Photography Equipment Reviews

Like to get close to the action but can't afford an SLR? You want a small compact with a mighty lens, as Duncan Evans investigates.

Next up in the autumn release schedule of DSLRs is the 12Mp offering from Sony. With its Exmor Sensor and BIONZ processor it�s considerably more advanced than Duncan Evans� feeble organic brain.

A flip-out articulating screen and a Live view, it’s almost like being in the pub watching football. Duncan Evans puts down his beer and picks up the new Four Thirds DSLR from Panasonic.

Matt Grayson takes a first look at the Canon EOS 1000D digital SLR. The brand new entry level model designed for beginners to photography and compact users looking to move into DSLR territory.

Matt Grayson gives the lowdown on a selection of budget compacts in the price range of £120 that are suitable for the happy snapper, first time buyer or as a gift.

Nearly every photographer has a prosumer model to back them up. Either as a camera to take on a day out or for if a full system is just too much to cope with. Now Matt Grayson takes four of the best and pits them against each other.

After finally getting hold of the Sony Alpha A900, Matt Grayson sees if it's just as good as everyone seems to think it is.

Matt Grayson gives the Fujifilm FinePix J10 the honour of him testing it.

Matt Grayson gets his hands on the much awaited Canon EOS 5D MkII.

Every product that uses electricity now has some connection to HD. Have Fujifilm jumped on the already overloaded bandwagon or can the S2000HD offer something the others can't? Matt Grayson investigates.

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?

Gary Wolstenholme reviews this new compact 17mm f/1.8 Micro Four Thirds lens from Olympus.

Canon Powershot SX130 IS review by Duncan Evans.

The Nikon D700 has been launched and London braces itself for Matt Grayson's imminent arrival.

We go hands-on with the new Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX20V and post sample photos from the compact 20x travel zoom camera with built in GPS.

Daniel Bell gives us his verdict on the GE G100, a compact digital camera with a 15x optical zoom lens and manual controls.

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

We go hands-on with the new Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm ASPH HD super zoom Micro Four Thirds lens.

John Riley casts his expert opinion on the SMC Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited lens.

Matt Grayson takes a look at the Sony DSC T100... er, we mean the DSC T200. Got a bit confused there, what with them looking identical.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM telephoto zoom lens.