Sony’s Alpha A7s Mark II is a full-frame mirrorless camera that specializes in high performance in low light. Announced in September 2015, it’s the successor to the original Alpha A7s and becomes the sixth full-frame mirrorless camera from Sony. The A7s Mark II takes the 12 Megapixel full-frame sensor of the A7s and fits it…
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The Olympus PEN F is a rangefinder-styled mirrorless camera with a stabilized 20 Megapixel sensor and a built-in electronic viewfinder. Launched in January 2016, it shares a number of design cues from the original Olympus PEN film camera from the 1960s, but unlike the existing PEN series, the new PEN F is the first to…
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The Fujifilm XF 90mm f2 is yet another superb quality lens for the X-system: a bright telephoto prime that delivered excellent results across the board in my tests. Most commonly the 135mm equivalent focal length will be used for portraiture, at which the XF 90mm excels, capturing crisp and fine details of the subject with…
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The Fujinon XF 35mm f2 is a compact prime lens with standard coverage that performs much better than you might expect. With its tapered design and f2 aperture, you might assume the XF 35mm f2 plays second fiddle to the more serious-looking XF 35mm f1.4 which helped launch the system almost four years earlier –…
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Long exposures are a great technique for seascapes. My favourite time is the blue hour following sunset. Here’s Brighton’s West Pier.…
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Sony’s RX100 IV is its latest compact with a big sensor. Now with 4k and ultra-slow motion video, find out if it’s the best version yet in my preview.…
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The Canon PowerShot G9X is a slim compact with a larger than average 1in sensor. Announced in October 2015 alongside the higher-end G5X, it’s aimed at those who want a step-up in quality over a phone or typical point-and-shoot, but in the smallest possible body. Canon’s certainly covering all bases with the PowerShot G series…
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The Fujifilm XF 16mm f1.4 is a bright wide-angle prime lens for X-series mirrorless cameras. It delivers fixed coverage equivalent to 24mm to capture comfortably wider views than 28mm, without the distortion of shorter, ultra-wide focal lenses. My in-depth review!…
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Fujifilm’s XT10 is a lighter version of the XT1 mirrorless camera, bringing its quality to a broader audience. Find out how they differ in my review.…
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The Olympus OMD EM10 Mark II is a compact mirrorless camera, aimed at hobbyists who want a step-up in quality and flexibility without breaking the bank – or their backs. Announced in September 2015, it’s the fifth OMD body from Olympus, a range that’s differentiated from their PEN series by their built-in electronic viewfinders. Successor…
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