The Panasonic Lumix FT5 / TS5 is a rugged waterproof compact designed for use in the water and other outdoor environments. It’s waterproof to a depth of 13 metres, can withstand a drop from 2 metres and is freeze-proof down to -10C. It has a 4.6x zoom lens with a focal range equivalent to 28-128mm,…
Read moreOlympus has a well-deserved reputation as one of the pioneers of rugged compact cameras. Though the company has been producing waterproof cameras for a lot longer, the popular TOUGH series was launched in 2009. The TOUGH TG-2 was launched in January 2013 and replaces the TOUGH TG-1 which at that point was less than a…
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The first thing to say about the Nikon 1 AW1’s handling is that when it’s out of the water it neither looks, nor handles like a waterproof camera. By that I mean that it looks and feels much the same as any system camera designed for use on dry land although, as I’ve mentioned, it’s…
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The Fujinon XF 56mm f1.2 R is a fast prime lens for Fujifilm’s X-mount cameras that delivers a full-frame equivalent focal length of 84mm; this makes it perfect for short telephoto work including portraiture, especially with the bright focal ratio.…
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The Nikkor 35mm f1.8G ED fills the last gap in Nikon’s 35mm line-up: a lens designed for full-frame DSLRs, but pitched at a more affordable price-point than the flagship model. Nikon already offers the gold-ringed AF-S 35/1.4G for professional use and the AF-S DX Nikkor 35/1.8G for owners of its DX-format APS-C models. Until now,…
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Digital Retro is a coffee table book by Cameralabs’ Editor Gordon Laing that tells the story behind 44 vintage computers of the 70s and 80s: a unique period in the history of computing when a bewildering array of machines battled for supremacy in a melting pot which would shape the industry.…
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The Nikon D3300 is the company’s latest entry-level DSLR. Announced in January 2014, it replaces the best-selling D3200 and like that model is aimed at beginners or those looking for a step-up in quality and control over a point-and-shoot camera without breaking the bank. Externally the D3300 body is almost exactly the same as its…
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Fujifilm’s XT1 is a high-end mirrorless camera aimed at enthusiasts. Classically-styled yet thoroughly modern, it delivers great results.…
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