Photography Equipment Reviews

John Riley reviews the SMC Pentax-FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Limited lens.

Christmas is coming! We test three great value for money, feature-rich compacts that make for perfect presents.

Cathy Taylor tests two cameras both capable of panoramic photography, one film, one digital, and sees how they perform.

We review the brand new Canon EOS Mark III Digital SLR - the highly anticipated upgrade to the Mark II, how does it perform? Find out in our review.

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.

A compact Micro Four Thirds lens compatible SLR-styled camera sporting a 12.1 megapixel Live-MOS sensor, built in EVF and swiveling LCD screen.

Duncan Evans takes a look at the pocket-friendly Casio Exilim TRYX TR100 that packs a big punch into a small format - what 'Tryx' are hiding up its sleeves?

Daniel Bell takes a look at two 24x optical zoom cameras from Panasonic.

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?

Canon's latest DSLR aimed at advanced enthusiasts boasts a high resolution 18Mp CMOS sensor, Full HD video recording and an articulated swivel screen for live view shooting from any angle.

Daniel Bell reviews the Nikon Coolpix S9500, a digital compact camera with built-in Wi-Fi and 22x optical zoom.

Sample photos from the new Sony Cyber-shot HX50, taken in our studio.

The Canon Powershot SX10 is an advanced, super zoom camera. It has a wide angle, 20x optical zoom lens and an impressive set of controls, including manual exposure and focusing. It also has a custom mode, flip out and twist LCD screen, hot shoe and image stabilisation. David Tymon from Cameras.co.uk has reviewed.

DataColor has released the Spyder Capture Pro box set to deliver the best complete solution for colour management.

Daniel Bell reviews the Nikon Coolpix L320, it has a 16 megapixel sensor and 26x optical zoom.

Daniel Bell reviews the Olympus TG-830, a compact camera which is waterproof to 10m, shockproof to 2.1m, freezeproof to -10°C and crushproof to 100kg.

The HTC One offers less megapixels than any other smartphone currently available, but is this a good thing? Find out in our review.

Daniel Bell reviews the Nikon Coolpix S6500, a compact camera with 12x optical zoom and built-in Wi-Fi.

The Panasonic Lumix GF6 is a new all singing, all dancing, mirrorless camera with 16mp, Wi-Fi, and a 3inch touch screen. Find out how it performs in our review.