Photography Equipment Reviews

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

The Velbon GEO E540 is part of the professional carbon fibre range and offers a few sweet features such as a quick release centre-column lever and supplied bag that doubles up as a ballast bag for windy days.

We look at the versatile V4 boom arm from Velbon.

What has 17 legs and a big head? Matt Grayson doing a tripod group test.

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.

Wooden tripods are popular for some, and look great, but are they worth the cost? Both financial and effort?

A review of the new Manfrotto MKC3-H02 compact photo movie tripod with video head.

We test the compact photo kit tripod from Manfrotto, with 5 sections and aluminium construction, the tripod is easily transported.

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?

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.

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.

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS review.

David Clapp takes a look at the new Nikon G/EOS adapter.

Can you buy a usable full-frame fisheye lens for less money than a marque?

We test the latest GPS Travel zoom, the Sony Cybershot HX9v vs Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR vs Canon Powershot SX230 HS vs Panasonic Lumix TZ20.

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 Canon Powershot D10 is waterproof and shockproof. That should stop it shrivelling up in the freezing Blighty oceans. Matt Grayson investigates.