The Oppo UDP-205 is a high-end 4k UHD Blu-Ray player with audiophile credentials. I tested it as a local network streamer, USB DAC, surround processor and even pre-amp connected direct to my power amps! Find out why it’s my ideal front-end in my review! …
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The Canon EF 24-105mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM is a general-purpose 4.4x zoom designed for full-frame DSLRs. It’s Canon’s third 24-105mm, but the first with STM motors for smooth and quiet focusing in live view and movies. With great quality at half the price of the L version, it’s a bargain!…
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The RX10 IV updates Sony’s high-end super-zoom retaining its predecessor’s 24-600mm / 25x zoom and OLED EVF, but inheriting the RX100 V’s sensor for phase-detect AF, 24fps bursts and 4k. There’s also a touchscreen and Bluetooth; here’s my review-so-far!…
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Fujifilm’s XF 10-24mm f4 is an ultra-wide zoom for its X-mount cameras. Delivering a 15-36mm equivalent range, it’s ideal for expansive landscapes, large architecture, or simply big group shots when you can’t step back any further. My review-so-far!…
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The MHXPRO-BHQ2, or XPRO for short, is Manfrotto’s top ball head, designed to quickly and smoothly adjust substantial loads before locking them securely in place. Weighing half a kilo and supporting loads up to 10kg, it’s a substantial and reliable option without costing the Earth.…
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Canon’s EF-S 18-135mm IS USM is a general-purpose zoom for cropped-sensor DSLRs It sports a flexible 7.5x / 29-216mm range taking you from wide to tele – ideal for travel and general use – and a new AF system that’s fast for action but smooth and quiet for movies. Check out my samples!…
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Sony’s FE 28mm f2 is a compact and affordable wide-angle for Sony mirrorless cameras. The size and weight make it a perfect companion for Sony’s smaller bodies, while a pair of optional adapters transform it into a 21mm ultra-wide or 16mm Fisheye. Check out my sample images!…
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The Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM is a compact and light-weight ultra-wide zoom for Canon’s cropped-frame DSLRs with APSC sensors. It’s smaller and more affordable than the EF-S 10-22mm USM, bringing ultra-wide photography to a wider audience. Check out my review-so-far!…
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The Instax Mini 9 is the latest affordable instant camera to use Fujifilm’s hugely popular Instax Mini film. It’s based on the best-selling Mini 8 and adds a selfie mirror and close-up accessory, as well as coming in five pastel colours. Find out if it’s the best low-cost instant camera in my review!…
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The Sony E PZ 18-105mm f4G OSS is a general-purpose 5.8x motorized zoom for Sony’s cropped-frame / APSC mirrorless cameras, including the A5000, A6000 and original NEX ranges, where it delivers a 27-158mm equivalent range. Check out my sample images from a trip to Thailand!…
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