The Sony FE 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 G Master is a telephoto zoom for its full-frame mirrorless cameras. It delivers the longest reach of Sony’s e-mount lenses and boasts high performance for subjects near and far. I’ve been using the FE 100-400mm at a variety of events on Alpha A9 and A7r Mark II bodies. Check out my experiences and images so far!…
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The Panasonic Lumix GX800 / GX850 is an entry-level mirrorless camera that’s aimed at anyone upgrading from a phone or compact camera. It features a 16 Megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, 1080p or 4k video, built-in Wifi and a touchscreen that flips up by 180 degrees for selfie shooting. Find out if it’s for you in my review!…
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Geared tripod heads let you fine-tune your camera’s position in three axes with a twist of the appropriate knobs, but have traditionally been large, heavy and expensive accessories. Bucking the trend is Manfrotto’s XPRO, the lightest and most affordable geared head to date. In my review I compared it against the Junior 410 geared head. …
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The Fujifilm VPB-XT2 Vertical Power Booster is a dedicated battery grip for the XT2 body. It goes beyond basic grips by tripling the life, extending movie clips, boosting AF, shortening lag and accelerating the top mechanical burst speed from 8 to 11fps while also providing a headphone jack and AC power. Find out why it’s the must-have accessory for (almost) every XT2 owner in my review!…
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The Fujifilm XT20 is a mid-range mirrorless camera that takes the 24 Megapixel sensor, image processor and AF of the XT2, and complements them with a touchscreen and popup flash. So you get the quality of the XT2 in a smaller and more affordable body – find out if it’s for you in my in-depth review!…
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The D7500 is Nikon’s latest upper mid-range DSLR, successor to the D7200 and slotting between the D5600 and D500. It inherits the 20.9 Megapixel sensor and image processor of the D500, to deliver the same image quality and 4k video. The 51 point AF of the D7200 remains, but it now shoots faster at 8fps. It loses the twin SD slots but gains a tilting touchscreen and SnapBridge. Check out my preview for more details.…
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Of all the countries in Southeast Asia, Thailand has a special place in my heart. It was the first country I’d visited in the region, introducing me to travel which felt truly exotic. Twenty years later I returned, determined to find the best streetfood in Bangkok. Here’s my guide to finding it, photographing it and of course eating it!…
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The Lumix GH5 is Panasonic’s flagship camera, aimed at enthusiasts and video pros. It features a 20 Megapixel sensor that’s stabilized in the body, there’s twin SD slots, quicker focusing, 9fps bursts, Wifi and Bluetooth. But it’s the video that really impresses: unlimited 4k up to 60p with internal recording. Check out my in-depth Lumix GH5 review!…
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Canon’s EOS M5 is a mid-range mirrorless featuring a 24 Megapixel APSC sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, built-in OLED electronic viewfinder and a tilting 3.2in touchscreen. It’ll shoot at 7fps with CAF, film 1080 60p video, and offers an always-on low-power Bluetooth link. Is it the mirrorless for you? Find out in Gordon’s review.…
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The Canon EF 11-24mm f4L USM is a high-end ultra-wide zoom lens designed for Canon’s full-frame EOS DSLRs. It’s the World’s widest rectilinear zoom lens, boasting minimal geometric distortion despite the extreme coverage. Ideal for shooting large buildings inside and out, expansive landscapes or simply very large group shots, find out how it performs in my Canon 11-24mm review!…
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