Photography Equipment Reviews

Despite what other magazines say, Matt Grayson also got a look at the Canon EOS 500D.

Joshua Waller puts the latest Canon DSLR, the EOS 600D through a series of tests with real world photographs.

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

Bag yourself a DSLR bargain. We test three top-performing DSLRs that offer brilliant value for money at under £400 each. Our test reveals the best buy.

The Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 offers a wide-angle zoom option for both EF and EF-S fit cameras. Boasting an Ultra-Sonic Motor and full manual focus control, does it compare well against established 3rd party options?

A 5.6x standard zoom for Canon EF-S compatible cameras, which provides an angle of view equivalent to a 24-136mm lens on a 35mm camera, plus a 4-stop image stabiliser.

A compact telephoto zoom lens covering the popular 70-300mm range, which has a diffractive optical element, Image Stabiliser and Ultrasonic focus motor.

A compact macro lens for EF-S compatible Canon SLRs which provides life-size magnification at its closest focus.

After retiring the D40, Nikon have replaced it with the D5000. What does the new model do that the other didn't and is it worth upgrading?

Sony finally go it alone with the Alpha A230. Matt Grayson gives his views.

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?

Like a Chinese puzzle box, getting it right with the Powershot S5 IS can produce some pretty sensational results. Luckily for Matt Grayson, the S5 doesn't allow demonic creatures to swarm through a dimensional rift inflicting pain and misery on him. Phew.

Joshua Waller reviews the new entry level Samsung NX1000, with plastic body, built in Wi-Fi and 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor.

The Canon IXUS 125 HS is one of the smallest IXUS models available, we find out how this ultra compact performs.

Gary Wolstenholme tests the Samsung 60mm f/2.8 NX i-Function macro lens.

The Epson Stylus Photo PX810 FW offers the whole package for the professional photographer who only needs A4. With a scanner, fax machine and wi-fi connectivity, does it justify the £295 price tag?

The Sony Cybershot DSC-WX300 is a pocketable digital camera, yet packs a large 20x optical zoom lens and Wi-Fi. Daniel Bell reviews.

Available for under £160, is Sony's 30mm macro lens the perfect macro lens for photographers on a budget?

Full size sample photos from the new Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12mm T* lens for mirrorless cameras.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Zuiko Digital Micro Four Thirds lens.