Panasonic Leica 25mm f1.4 review
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Written by Gordon Laing
The Leica 25mm f1.4 is a standard prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras and one of my favourites in the range. Great quality.…
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Panasonic Leica 25mm f1.4 review
Sony Alpha SLT A77 II
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Written by Gordon Laing
The Sony Alpha SLT A77 II is semi-pro camera with fast continuous autofocus and shooting. Announced in May 2014, it comes almost three years after its predecessor, and indeed some time since the last SLT model. With all the focus on the mirrorless models, particularly the full-frame A7 series, you could be forgiven for assuming…
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Sony Alpha A7s
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Written by Gordon Laing
The Sony Alpha A7s is a mirrorless system camera with a full-frame sensor. Announced in April 2014 it comes six months after the Alpha A7 and A7r, with all three sharing the same compact body, FE lens mount and full-frame sensor size. What makes the A7s different from its siblings is its resolution and video…
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Fujinon XF 56mm f1.2 R review
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Written by Gordon Laing
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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Digital Retro – The Evolution and Design of the Personal Computer
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Written by Gordon Laing
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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Nikon D3300 review
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Written by Gordon Laing
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 XT1
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Written by Gordon Laing
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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Sony Cyber-shot HX60V
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Written by Gordon Laing
The Sony Cyber-shot HX60V is a point-and-shoot travel camera with a big 30x optical zoom. Announced in February 2014, it’s the successor to the best-selling Cyber-shot HX50V, which was the first camera of its size to squeeze-in a 30x optical range. Sony’s opted for the if-it-ain’t-broke-don’t-fix-it approach to the HX60V which shares a great deal…
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Olympus STYLUS 1
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Written by Gordon Laing
The Olympus STYLUS 1 is a DSLR-styled but compact bridge camera with a 10.7x 28-300mm range, constant f2.8 aperture, built-in viewfinder and a larger sensor than most rival models. Announced in October 2013 it represents a new product line for Olympus although the company has considerable experience with super-zoom cameras. At first glance the STYLUS…
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Sony Cyber-shot RX10
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Written by Gordon Laing
The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 is a high-end bridge camera with an 8.3x 24-200mm range, constant f2.8 aperture and a 20 Megapixel sensor that’s larger than those in most compact cameras. Announced in October 2013, it joins the best-selling RX100 and RX100 II, sharing the latter’s back-illuminated 1in sensor, but putting a longer zoom in front…
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