Photography Equipment Reviews

This top end lens from Nikon is another that looks like it requires a pilot’s licence to operate it! Bristling with knobs, buttons and switches, it takes a long study just to see them all. But are they of any use? We take a look.

Pacific's top of the range PF 3600 appears to be identical to the Microtek 3600, other than a different colour exterior. We see how it performs.

Sony DSC-P5 test

Canon ramp up the specification with the Canon EOS 550D. With an 18Mp CMOS sensor, +/- 5EV exposure compensation and SDXC memory card support. It promises a great deal and we see if it delivers in this test

When you're choosing a mid-level DSLR, should you go for the practical Canon EOS 50D or the fun Pentax K-7? With £120 price difference, is it worth the money to get all those features or is picture quality all you need?

The latest arrival on the system camera scene is the Sony NEX-3. It is on test here with Will Cheung.

Daniel Bell gives us his opinion the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7, a serious compact camera with 3.8x optical zoom and 10.1 megapixel MOS sensor.

Find out how the Lytro Light Field Camera performs in our review, the camera that lets you change focus after you've taken the photo.

We test the totally redesigned Nero Trigger, and have a party popping a few balloons in the process. Find out if we're still in party spirit at the end of the review.

Daniel Bell goes shooting with the full set of Pentax Q lenses and the Q10 mirrorless camera.

The Nikon Coolpix L310 is a budget super-zoom digital camera with a 14 megapixel sensor. Daniel Bell reviews.

Nikon have decided enough is enough with cameras that only suit one type of photographer at a time and have produced a camera that everyone can use. Matt Grayson thinks it's about time as he was getting bored waiting.

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 Macro DC lens test

Canon ramp up the specification with the Canon EOS 550D. With an 18Mp CMOS sensor, +/- 5EV exposure compensation and SDXC memory card support. It promises a great deal and we see if it delivers in this test

See the first full review of the K-x, the new DSLR from Pentax.

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC review.

Being the market leader in the fastest growing sector of the photographic market is a tough title to hold on to, especially with most major camera manufacturers announcing new entry-level products this year. Can Canon's latest entry-level offering, the EOS 400D, retain this position in the face of such fierce competition? In this review Gary Wolstenholme takes a look whether if anyone can, Canon can.

Matt Grayson saw the new Pentax K-7 DSLR. But is it any better than the K20D?

This is serious. This is the Olympus Stylus XZ-2, a noticeable upgrade to the XZ-1, but how does it perform? Find out in our review.

Free monitor calibration software for your eyes only. This software relies on your ability to see colour, brightness, and contrast, can it be any good?

We compare the new Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1, two new compact system cameras.

Daniel Bell reviews the Nikon Coolpix L820, a digital camera with a 16 megapixel sensor and 30x optical zoom lens.

The Camera Awesome iOS app is free, Daniel Bell investigates as to whether it is worth downloading.

In April 2004 I took delivery of the newest scanner in the Nikon stable, and it’s a pearl!

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 MkII lens.

The Sony NEX-5R has a 16.1 megapixel sensor, Wi-Fi and tiltable LCD screen. Daniel Bell reviews.

The Canon IXUS 140 has built-in Wi-Fi, 8x optical zoom and 16 megapixel sensor, Daniel Bell reviews.

The Panasonic Lumix TZ25 is Panasonic's latest update to their popular Pocket Zoom or Travel Zoom range and promises ultra fast focus speeds.