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Canon 7D Mark II Preview: New flagship Canon APS-C DSLR unveiled

Canon APS-Cshooters will be pleased to see the announcement of the Canon 7D Mark II as their new flagship APS-C DSLR. Whilst the original version pushed many boundaries when launched, 5 years on it’s now ...

Sony A5100 sensor test: Uncompromising performance

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Sitting directly above the current entry-level A5000 this new model boasts a similar 24-Mpix Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor with on-chip phase detection pixels covering over 90% of the image frame and Bionz X image processor ...

Samsung NX1 Preview: Samsung up the stakes in the hybrid APS-C game

Samsung has unveiled the new Samsung NX1 as a new ‘pro’ mirrorless hybrid camera. Featuring a 28.2Mp APS-C BSI CMOS sensor, 4K video capture direct to SD card and 15fps burst shooting with fulltime autofocus, ...

Nikon D750 Preview: New Nikon 24.3Mp full frame ‘consumer’ DSLR

Nikon have launched a new full frame FX ‘consumer’ DSLR. Representing a new product line, the new Nikon D750 sits between Nikon’s full frame consumer D610 and professional D810 DSLR and shares features and specs ...

Nikon 20mm f/1.8G ED Preview: Nikkor FX 20mm wide-angle gets a G update

Alongside the new D750 Nikon have unveiled a new FX mount wide-angle prime lens for Nikon full frame cameras. The new Nikon 20mm f/1.8G ED offers a ‘fast’ f/1.8 maximum aperture, ED and AS glass ...

Sony Xperia Z3: New Sony flagship Smartphone tested

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Just like their cameras, Sony Smartphones are coming thick and fast. Only months since unveiling the Xperia Z2, Sony have now unveiled a new flagship Xperia Smart Phone, the Sony Xperia Z3. With a release ...

Fujifilm X100T Preview: ‘World’s first’ Electronic Rangefinder

Fujifilm has launched the 3rd generation of its X100 premium digital compact series, the Fujifilm X100T. The latest incarnation features a hybrid rangefinder-style viewfinder, 16.3Mp X-Trans sensor, fixed 23mm f/2 lens and more customisable control. ...

Canon EF16-35mm F4L IS USM lens test: Canon’s best wide-angle zoom yet?

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Canon has been instrumental in offering lightweight f4 lenses for professional users, and this new ultra-wide angle zoom L-series model is the first from the maker to include stabilization.  Read on to see how well ...

Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 Apo Planar T* Canon ZE and Nikon ZF.2 mount lens tests: World’s best performing 85mm portrait lens?

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Launched a little over 2-years ago, the first Zeiss Otus model was a triumph in optical and mechanical perfection, and now Zeiss has added a second model to the range, and high speed 85mm with ...

ZEISS Otus 1.4/85 Preview: Second lens in ZEISS’s new Otus range

ZEISS has launched a new f/1.4 85mm short telephoto prime lens for high-end fashion, advertising, product or architectural photography. Available in ZEISS’s ZE mount for Canon EF, or ZF.2 for Nikon F mount, the new ...

Zeiss Loxia 2/35 & 2/50 E mount Preview: Two ‘fast’ full-frame prime lenses for the Sony a7 series

Zeiss have unveiled two new ‘Loxia’ full frame E mount lenses for the Sony a7 series. Both lenses feature a ‘fast’ f/2 maximum aperture, manual focus and function to deactivate the mechanical aperture for shooting ...

Pentax K-S1 Preview: Pentax lights the way with new entry-level DSLR

Pentax has launched a new entry-level DSLR featuring an unconventional design with flashing green LED lights in the handgrip. Boasting some ‘user-friendly’ modifications and available in 12 colours, Pentax are hoping the new K-S1 appeals ...

Fujifilm X30 Preview: Premium compact gets an upgrade

Fujifilm has updated one of its pro/enthusiast fixed lens compacts with the launch of the X30. Replacing the X20 the heart of this 3rd generation model remains similar to its predecessor featuring a 12Mp X-Trans ...

Sony a5100 Preview: The world’s smallest interchangeable lens camera

Sony have launched the a5100 hybrid compact system camera featuring a 24.3Mp APS-C sensor, touch screen LCD and Bionz X image processor. Billed as the world’s smallest interchangeable lens camera there’s big expectations for this ...

HTC One M8: 4.1Mp sensor ranks outside the DxOMark top 10

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Just 12 months on from the launch of its predecessor HTC have unveiled a new flagship Smartphone in the shape of the HTC One M8. Boasting fast processing, a massive 5.0in screen and a sleek ...

Nikon D810 sensor test: New DxOMark leader

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Nikon has enjoyed phenomenal success with both the Nikon D800 and D800E models, and particularly so with latter model with its unusual optical low-pass filter that cancels out the anti-aliasing effects. So it comes as ...

Best lenses for the Canon EOS-1D X: Best primes and zooms

With a full-frame 18-Mpix CMOS sensor and twin Digic 5+ processers that’s capable of continuous bursts of up 12 fps – the fastest of any professional DSLR currently - the Canon EOS-1 Dx is the ...

Tamron Superzooms Preview: Three new third-party super zooms for full frame, Micro Four Thirds, and Canon EOS M cameras

Super zooms offer an incredible focal range from wide-angle through to telephoto in a single lens. With a good line up of super zooms already under their belt, third-party lens manufacturer Tamron have bolster their ...

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