Photography Equipment Reviews

We look at the versatile V4 boom arm from Velbon.

Daniel Bell gives us his verdict on Pentax's latest rugged outdoors camera, the Optio WG-2.

In a sector of the market that's becoming more crowded than a west end pub, Olympus introduce yet another model to its Four Thirds system. Peter Bargh drinks in the atmosphere and checks out the latest talent to see if it's a luxurious cocktail or a pint of watered down ale.

Like a knight galloping into battle on a white charger, Matt Grayson catches the train to London to see the new Nikon D300s.

Joshua Waller reviews the new 16 megapixel APS-C sensor, wide angle zoom lens unit for the Ricoh GXR system, equivalent to 24-85mm. Find out how it performs in our review.

David Clapp puts the Vanguard SBH-300 and SBH-250 Ballheads to the test.

The Pentax K-5 IIs offers the same 16 megapixel sensor as the K-5 II, but with the AA filter removed, does it offer sharper images? John Riley investigates in this full review.

The Kata HB-205 backpacks put to the test

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.

John Gravett of Lakeland Photographic Holidays takes the Nikon D3x out in the Lake District and puts it to the test.

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?

We review the 16x pocket travel zoom from Sony, with built in GPS, high speed shooting and an 18.2 megapixel sensor.

Sample photos from the 5th Ricoh GR digital camera in the series - this model features a 16 megapixel APS-C sensor.

We review the Lowepro Photo Hatchback 22L AW medium sized rucksack style bag with a tablet and drink pockets, plus a removable camera compartment.

Analysing stools is tricky at the best of times. Luckily this one's quite compact, with no pungent odour.

No sooner have Fujifilm wowed us with the EXR sensor, than they launch the HS10; a superzoom camera priced at £375 with 10.3Mp on a BSI-CMOS sensor, a 3in tilting screen, bags of features and a mind boggling 30x optical zoom.

The pocketable Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40 has a 20x optical zoom lens and built-in Wi-Fi. Daniel Bell reviews.

The Olympus VG-170 is a compact digital camera with an extra powerful flash, Daniel Bell reviews.

We compare the Canon EOS 100D and 700D Digital SLRs side by side.

Daniel Bell gets close up with his iPhone photography, with the Vtec iPhone 12x aluminium telephoto lens.

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