Photography Equipment Reviews

Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at Tamron's first lens to include both an Ultrasonic focusing motor and Vibration Compensation.

A telephoto lens covering the popular 70-300mm range with Low Dispersion glass and a built-in 1:2 Macro feature.

This Sigma telephoto zoom covers the popular 70-300mm range, costs around £310, and induces optical stabilisation.

This compact telephoto zoom for DSLRs with smaller image sensors costs £200 and includes optical stabilisation and a Hyper-Sonic focusing motor.

Mirrorless cameras tested and compared. We compare the Olympus PEN E-P3, Panasonic Lumix GF3, Samsung NX11, and Sony Alpha NEX-5.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Sony SEL P 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS lens designed for use with Sony NEX system cameras.

Joshua Waller reviews the new Panasonic Lumix GH2, one of the most compact Full HD Digital SLR style cameras available.

Joshua Waller reviews the new Samsung NX210 Mirrorless camera - the latest camera from Samsung with Wi-Fi built in.

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

It took Matt Grayson weeks of preparation like standing infront of the mirror practising jokes, hiring the tuxedo and drinking honey and lemon juice to improve his voice before being told that compering had been spelled incorrectly.

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?

Alun Davies takes the Gitzo Ocean Traveler Series 1 Carbon Fibre Tripod to the Ocean.

Joshua Waller reviews the new Pentax Q - the world's smallest compact system camera with interchangeable lenses, we test it with the f/1.9 Prime lens.

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.

We go hands-on with the new Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC lens - the brightest zoom lens available.

The Canon PowerShot A2300 is a digital compact with 5x optical zoom and 16 megapixel sensor, Daniel Bell gives us his verdict.

John Riley reviews the Olympus XZ-1, with an ultra bright 4x optical zoom lens and 10Mp sensor.

Joshua Waller reviews Panasonic's latest mirrorless camera - it comes bundled with the new 14-42mm X lens as the DMC-GX1X kit.

We have a hands-on look at the compact Canon Powershot N - the stylish camera features Wi-Fi, a touch screen and 8x optical zoom lens.

Sample photos from the new BenQ GH200 - with a 14.1 megapixel sensor, wide angle 12.5x optical zoom lens.

The new Samsung NX300 is a faster mirrorless camera from Samsung, featuring high speed shooting, focus and a large touch-screen. We find out if it's as fast as they say.