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Samsung NX1 test: Hail the new king of APS-C hybrids!

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Packing a 28.2Mp APS-C sensor, 4K-video and 15fps burst shooting, the new Samsung NX1 is hot news on the hybrid scene. For a full overview of features and specifications, check out our NX1 Preview. And ...

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens test: Affordable EF all-rounder holds its own

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Canon has launched an affordable under-$1,000 EF-mount standard zoom for enthusiasts stepping up to full-frame who can’t afford a pro lens. At just $599, the new Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM features image stabilization ...

Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | A Canon EF test: Better by design

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After the highly successful 35mm and 50mm f1.4 Art models, how well does Sigma’s expected ultra-wide 24mm follow-up fare in our tests? Read on to find out. ...

Nikon D7200: The new APS-C champ

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Nikon’s latest flagship DX-format DSLR, the D7200, features a 24.2Mp APS-C image sensor and weather-resistant shell, as well as an improved autofocus and image buffer capabilities. Using the same or similar APS-C sensor previously tested ...

Canon 400mm f/4.0 DO IS II USM lens test: Upgraded model punches above its weight

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Canon has updated the original 400mm f4 DO lens using its new gapless diffractive optics construction, which promises high image quality. Read on to find out how well this new model performs. ...

Nikon 1 J5 Preview: New 20.8Mp sensor and 4k video

Nikon has launched a fifth generation model in its mid-range series of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The new Nikon 1 J5 is the first Nikon hybrid to feature a back-illuminated sensor that packs a 20.8Mp ...

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II sensor test: New features, but same sensor resolution

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Olympus’s latest mirrorless hybrid offering, the OM-D E-M5 Mark II, is an updated version of their original and hugely successful E-M5. Boasting a new weather-resistant shell and improvements to its handling and performance capabilities, the ...

Nikon D5500 sensor test: Low noise and class-leading dynamic range

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Besides being the first Nikon to feature a touchscreen LCD, the mid-range DX format Nikon D5500 is a mostly unremarkable update to the D3300, but as with that model, the performance of the 24-Mpix CMOS ...

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Review: Feather-weight prime punches above its weight

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Designed specifically for use on smaller APS-C sensor DSLRs, the new EF-S 24mm is a wide-angle pancake prime featuring Canon’s STM step autofocus motor for smooth video capture. At just $149, it looks like a ...

Nikon 20mm f/1.8G ED Review: Great results from Nikon’s latest wide-angle prime

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Whether it’s for landscape, architecture, or just to be able to squeeze a bit more into the frame, a wide-angle is an important lens for many photographers. They’re not the cheapest optics, however, and with ...

Nikon D7200 Preview: Performance boost for Nikon’s flagship APS-C DSLR

Nikon has unveiled the D7200 as its new flagship DX-format DSLR, featuring a 24.2Mp APS-C image sensor without an Optical Low Pass Filter. With a similar resolution and build to its predecessor, the D7100, the ...

Canon EOS M3 Preview: A revamp for Canon’s mirrorless EOS M3

Canon has announced a third-generation model of its mirrorless hybrid M range, cunningly named the EOS M3. Boasting features filtered down from Canon’s new entry-level DLRs, including a 24.2Mp APS-C sensor, together with a redesigned ...

Pentax lenses Preview: Three new zooms for the Pentax K mount

Pentax has unveiled three new weather-resistant zoom lenses for their DSLR K lens mount featuring High Definition (HD) coatings for enhanced image quality. Including a 18-50mm standard zoom as the new kit lens for the ...

Samsung NX500 Preview: The power of the NX1 in the palm of your hand

Samsung’s latest mirrorless hybrid, the NX500, manages to shoehorn many features from the larger NX1 DSLR style camera into a pocket-sized marvel. Packing a 28Mp APS-C sensor, 4k video capture, and impressive performance stats in ...

Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Preview: A classic reborn

Olympus has unveiled an updated Mark II version of their hugely popular OM-D E-M5 mirrorless hybrid camera.Continuing to feature a 16Mp Micro-Four-Thirds sensor, the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II offers enhanced image stabilization, a ...

Pentax K-S2 Preview: Entry-level Pentax DSLR gets an early update

Just six months after introducing the K-S1, Pentax has launched an updated model featuring a full weather-resistant shell and thankfully no flashing lights. Positioned as the world’s smallest dustproof and weather-resistant DSLR for outdoor enthusiasts ...

Olympus 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II Preview: Updated Olympus lens that promises to do it all

Olympus has unveiled anupdated version of its 14-150mm super-zoom for OM-D or Pen shooters who want to travel light. Tipping the scales at just 285g, this lightweight and compact all-rounder features a new weatherproof exterior ...

Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM A Preview: New wide-angle prime for full frame shooters

Japanese lens manufacturer Sigma has announced a new wide-angle prime in its Art line of optics designed to deliver high levels of artistic expression. With full-frame landscape, architectural or astronomical photographers the intended target market, ...

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