Photography Equipment Reviews

After winning a trophy using the Manfrotto 190CX Pro4 tripod, award winning technical writer Matt Grayson gives his review.

David Clapp puts Vanguard's BBH-200 Ball Head to the test out on location.

Peter Bargh takes the Giottos MTL9351B Professional Aluminium Tripod with MH5011 three way head out in the field for a thorough ePHOTOzine test.

ePHOTOzine put the lightweight Hama Traveller Mini Pro to the test.

John Gravett of Lakeland Photographic Holidays tests the Hejnar PHOTO Arca style quick release system with a Manfrotto 405 / 410 head adaptor.

We review the Cullman Nanomax 230T - a mini aluminium tripod with a 10 year warranty.

Elemental have taken an innovative system approach to their latest tripod, the Epod Diversity. Will Cheung checks it out.

We review the new Giottos Vitruvian VGRN 9255 Tripod with MH5400-MH652 Head and built in monopod.

In this test, we take a look at the Velbon CX640, a lightweight yet tall tripod with a 4kg load capacity and pan handle for panning or video work.

There's no two ways about it. Either you're a ball & socket man, or you live and shoot by the three-way pan & tilt head.

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 new compact camera from Sony features an 8x optical zoom lens and colourful rear screen. Daniel Bell reviews.

We review the new Giottos Vitruvian VGRN 9255 Tripod with MH5400-MH652 Head and built in monopod.

A test of the Giottos Silk Road YTL 9253 aluminium tripod which has a new designed centre column to allow a more compact storage size.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30 / DMC-ZS20 features a 20x optical zoom lens, GPS positioning and built in map, could this be the perfect compact travel camera? Joshua Waller finds out.

The Nikon Coolpix S630 curves like a Falcata, but is it as sharp as it's design? Matt Grayson finds out.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews this bright telephoto prime lens from Carl Zeiss, the Apo-Sonnar T* 135mm f/2.

Daniel Bell reviews the Acme Made Slick Case For iPad & iPad 2, made from neoprene to protect from liquids and stains.

After paving the way to new photographic standards in their recent DSLRs, can Nikon do the same with their flashguns? Matt Grayson is on hand to test the new SB-900.

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

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