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Fujifilm instax mini 99 review

28 Mar 2024 Gordon Laing

The instax mini 99 is an instant camera designed for Fujifilm’s instax mini film. It’s aimed at anyone who wants more control than a budget model, like the Mini 12, while remaining a fully analogue camera. Here's my review!

Nikon Z 28-400mm f4-8 VR review so far

28 Mar 2024 Thomas

The Nikon Z 28-400mm f4-8 VR boasts a huge 14.3x zoom range but weighs only 725g. It should be a versatile lens for travel and nature photography. See how its features compare in our preview.

Sigma 50mm f1.2 DG DN Art review

26 Mar 2024 Gordon Laing

The Sigma 50mm f1.2 DG DN Art is a standard prime lens with a bright aperture for Sony E and Leica L mount cameras. See why it's one of the best 50's to date in my review!

Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN Sports review

13 Mar 2024 Gordon Laing

The Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN OS Sports is a light and compact super-telephoto prime lens aimed at sports, wildlife and aviation photographers. Here's my full review!

Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C review

07 Mar 2024 Gordon Laing

The Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C is a medium format camera with 100 Megapixels, built-in 1TB SSD, tilting screen, and a modular design that lets you breathe new life into vintage lenses or use modern optics for some of the best-looking images I’ve seen. Check out my in-depth review!

Lomography Lomomatic 110 review

06 Mar 2024 Gordon Laing

The Lomomatic 110 from Lomography is a new pocket-sized camera that takes 110 film cartridges. Find out how I got on re-living my 1970's film fantasy in my review!

Fujifilm X100 VI review

20 Feb 2024 Gordon Laing

The Fujifilm X100 VI is the highly-anticipated successor to the X100 V, packing their latest 40 Megapixel APSC sensor and IBIS into a body only a fraction thicker and heavier. I went hands-on with the X100 VI for my review so far!

NONS SL660 instant SLR review

05 Feb 2024 Gordon Laing

The NONS SL660 is a fully analogue, manual SLR camera designed for instax Square film. In my review I'll show you how practical it is for those who want more control over their instant photography!

Sony Cyber-shot F717 retro review

02 Feb 2024 Gordon Laing

Back in 2002, Sony launched the Cyber-shot F717, the fourth model in the series to use an L-shaped design with a twisting body. It built on the earlier F707 to deliver one of the best in the series to date and gained later popularity for its infra-red capabilities. Find out how it performs 22 years later in my retro review!

Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f2.8 Macro review

10 Jan 2024 Gordon Laing

The Lumix S 100mm f2.8 is a compact macro lens with 1:1 close-up capabilities. It’s designed for the full-frame L-mount system, including bodies from Panasonic, Sigma and Leica. Find out how it performs in my review!

Nikon Z 600mm f6.3 VR S review

09 Jan 2024 Thomas

The Z 600mm f6.3 VR S is Nikon's third long telephoto designed for compact build and light weight. In my full review I compare size, weight, features, and performance with Nikon's other long telephoto lenses.

Fujifilm X100V long term review

31 Dec 2023 Gordon Laing

This is my long-term review of the Fujifilm X100V, a camera that’s become a bit of a modern classic, not to mention a regular companion on my own trips for several years. As the X100V approaches its fourth birthday, a successor is inevitable, but it’s worth discussing what makes it special and equally what it doesn’t do so well.

Nikon D80 RETRO review

29 Dec 2023 Gordon Laing

The Nikon D80 is a classic DSLR from 2006 with one of the last large CCD sensors in the series. Find out why it's become the best DSLR under $99 in my retro review!

Sony A9 III review so far

30 Nov 2023 Gordon Laing

The Sony Alpha 9 III is a supremely quick 24 MP full-frame camera, with a global shutter that allows 120fps bursts, flash sync up to 1/80,000 and photos and videos that are free from distortion. Here's my review so far!

Black Friday best camera deals 2023

22 Nov 2023 Gordon Laing

It's that time of year when we're bombarded by bargain offers, so I've sifted through the deals to find the best buys on Canon gear!

Voigtlander 50mm f1 Nokton review

20 Nov 2023 Gordon Laing

The Voigtlander 50mm f1 Nokton may have a standard focal length, but the f1 aperture is a whole stop brighter than 1.4 and allows dramatic, buttery bokeh. I tested the version for Canon EOS R!

In Camera book - perfect photos out-of-camera

19 Nov 2023 Gordon Laing

In Camera is a book by Cameralabs' Gordon Laing. It celebrates the art of JPEG photography with 100 of his travel images, all presented out-of-camera. No filter, no Photoshop, just pure photography! A great gift for beginner or advanced photographers!

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 review

17 Nov 2023 Gordon Laing

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a compact camera aimed at vloggers and content creators. It continues the concept of previous models, but improves on them in every regard. Find out why you'll want it in our review!

Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 Di III VC G2 review

06 Nov 2023 Thomas

The 70-180mm f2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 is the second generation of Tamron’s small and light telephoto zoom. Designed for Sony’s E-mount mirrorless cameras Tamron added optical image stabilization plus a highly configurable focus set button, custom switch, and focus ring. Can it improve upon the optical qualities of its predecessor? Find out in my full review!

Canon RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 review so far

02 Nov 2023 Gordon Laing

The Canon RF 200-800 f6.3-9 IS USM is a super-telephoto zoom for EOS R cameras. Could it be ideal for distant wildlife and sports? Find out in my review so far!

Canon RF 24-105mm f2.8L IS USM Z review so far

02 Nov 2023 Gordon Laing

The Canon RF 24-105 f2.8L IS USM Z is a high-end zoom aimed at those who shoot photos and video. It looks set to be be popular at events and weddings. Here's my review so far.

Canon RF-S 10-18mm f4.5-6.3 review so far

02 Nov 2023 Gordon Laing

The Canon RF-S 10-18mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM is a compact ultra-wide angle zoom for EOS R cameras with cropped APS-C sensors. Find out more in my review so far!

Canon EOS D30 RETRO review

30 Oct 2023 Gordon Laing

The EOS D30 was the first DSLR built entirely by Canon. Teased in the Year 2000 and sporting 3.25 Megapixels, it was ground-breakingly affordable. Find out its story and how it performs 23 years later in my latest retro review!

Kingnovy 7in mini laptop review

23 Oct 2023 Gordon Laing

Can a $200 mini laptop from AliExpress really be the best option for photographers who want to travel light? I find out in my review of the Kingnovy 7in mini laptop!

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