Photography Equipment Reviews

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.

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.

The only other DVD Gary Wolstenholme had seen before with a Monty in it was the full one. Here he takes a look at whether this offering should leave its hat on.

A camera with a zoom so large you don’t even have to get out of bed to photograph landscapes is reviewed by torpid Duncan Evans.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the brand new Panasonic Lumix G X VARIO 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH. Micro Four Thirds lens for Panasonic and Olympus cameras.

Sample photos from the Leica M Monochrom - the new black and white Leica with a full frame 18 megapixel sensor.

Sample photos from a production version of the Leica X2 - the camera features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C sensor and f/2.8 lens.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the brand new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 VC USD Lens with Vibration Correction and UltraSonic Silent Drive.

A Canon users review of the new Nikon D800. Paul Ward found that Nikon's latest camera, the D800 was enough to tempt even a die hard Canon user.

We have a look at the brand new Panasonic Lumix GF5 - the new camera has a number of new features and promises ultra fast focus speeds.

We've uploaded a number of full size sample photos from the new 36.3 megapixel Nikon D800 Digital SLR.

The Fujifilm X-Pro1 is Fujifilm's first compact system camera and features not only a hybrid optical / electronic viewfinder, but also a newly designed 16 megapixel sensor and three new lenses.

The Canon Powershot G1 X is the latest serious compact from Canon and features a large 14.3 megapixel sensor. Find out how it performs in our review.

The Sony NEX-7 is the highest resolution mirrorless camera with a 24.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, Joshua Waller finds out how it performs in our review.

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.

See the first full review of the K-x, the new DSLR from Pentax.

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

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?

The Fujifilm X-Pro1 is Fujifilm's first compact system camera and features not only a hybrid optical / electronic viewfinder, but also a newly designed 16 megapixel sensor and three new lenses.

Daniel Bell reviews the Olympus VR-340, a digital compact camera with 10x optical zoom.

We test the Velbon Ultra REXi L - a full size professional quality tripod with an ultra compact design.

We've uploaded a number of full size sample photos from the new 36.3 megapixel Nikon D800 Digital SLR.

We look at the new Collapsible Lightsphere from Gary Fong.

Going out on a big photographic excursion for work or pleasure can involve a lot of kit including your laptop. Here we have three rucksacks that take a laptop as well as a beating from the elements.

We have a look at the brand new Panasonic Lumix GF5 - the new camera has a number of new features and promises ultra fast focus speeds.