Photography Equipment Reviews

We've started to survey the specialist processing outlets that advertise in the photographic magazines.

Kat Landreth from www.pareandfocus.com reviews the latest version of GIMP - the free image editing package.

Jeff Cable was recently looking for a studio flash replacement, he chose the Hensel Expert Pro 500 Plus, find out why here.

Nik Software have released their Snapseed software for many platforms including Windows, Mac and Android, on test here is the iOS version.

David Clapp shows us how to pack, what to pack and how to stay safe while travelling with our kit.

The Photoflex TritonFlash is a truly portable studio flash, but does small mean limited? Peter Bargh puts it to the test.

Having already taken a look at Phase One's budget RAW processing solution, Capture One LE, Gary Wolstenholme turns his attention to Capture One PRO to see if the extra cost is justified by the additional features.

The Genesis system from Elemental is aimed at the budget photographer but with high end products. With a kit that boasts 2x 400w flash heads and an array of accessories, is the Genesis 8 kit worth the £429 price tag?

Ian Farrell went with Canon to the Mercedes Benz World in Weybridge to put the Canon PowerShot SX210 to the test.

David Clapp finds out how easy it is to start your own stock library with Stockbox Photo.

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?

Fujifilm's GF670 Professional is a 6x6/6x7 medium format camera in a compact case, making it idea for landscape and travel. Peter Bargh packs one in his day bag to see what the beast is capable of.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the new version of Nikon's 35mm prime lens, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G Lens.

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.

We take a look at the new Sony Apha A77 and A65 and see what the differences are between the two new top of the range SLT translucent mirror cameras from Sony.

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

The Nikon Coolpix A and Ricoh GR both offer a wide-angle f/2.8 lens and a 16 megapixel APS-C sensor. We find out the difference in this comparison. Updated with test images.

We test the brand new Canon EOS M Mirrorless Camera - Canon's entry into the mirrorless camera market with an APS-C sized 18 megapixel sensor.

Elinchrom seem to have hit the nail on the head when it comes to quality budget studio lighting. Peter Bargh checks out their latest offering - the D-lite 4

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the compact Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.

We review the new Nikon Coolpix P330, the camera that wants you to take it seriously.