Author archives: Gordon Laing

Panasonic Lumix CM1

10th April 2015

Written by Gordon Laing

The Lumix CM1 is an Android smartphone with a difference, packing a large 1in sensor. Is it the best phone for photographers?…

The Lumix GM5 is a tiny mirrorless camera, packing an electronic viewfinder, hotshoe, touchscreen and Wifi. Is this the small camera for you?…

If you want a big view of Paris, it’s hard to beat Montparnasse Tower. But if you’re shooting at night, make sure you have a tall tripod!…

Can mirrorless cameras really be used for pro sports photography? I found out by shooting several stages at the Tour de France!…

The D5500 is aimed at photographers looking for a step-up from a budget DSLR without the expense or complication of a higher-end model.…

Fujifilm’s XF 16-55mm f2.8 is a high quality general-purpose zoom for X-mount bodies with weather-proofing. Find out if it’s the lens for you.…

The SX710 HS is Canon’s 30x pocket superzoom, with a 25-750mm range, 20 Mpixels and Wifi with NFC. I compare it to the Lumix TZ70 / ZS50.…

The Lumix TZ70 / ZS50 is Panasonic’s flagship pocket super-zoom, packing a 30x range, built-in viewfinder, Wifi / NFC and a sensible 12 Mpixels.…

The A7 Mark II is Sony’s fourth full-frame mirrorless and builds-on the original A7 with better AF and built-in stabilisation. See how it compares.…

Canon’s EOS 7D Mark II brings pro-level AF, build and speed to a more affordable level, making it one of the most confident DSLRs around.…