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Latest comments, thoughts and reaction to our recently reviewed Photographic Equipment, including the Pentax KP Review.

Pentax KP Review

We review the new Pentax KP, the 24 megapixel DSLR from Pentax, with a number of unique features including pixel shift resolution, ultra high ISO of ISO819200, 5-axis image stabilisation and a removable grip.

Well said l have a K70 great camera been through all sorts of weather as well, l am also now looking for a decent KP now to add to my Pentax family...👍

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Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM A Lens Review

Gary Wolstenholme finds out if the Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens could potentially replace three wide angle primes in someone's kit bag.

Thank you!
Bought it after your and some other recommendations and have taken in 13 months more than 5000 pictures with it. wAnd that is me, who doesn't shoot much wide angle usually. It has be come a train companion, a flower lens mushrooms to architecture, you name it. Agree to Jacques, it needs definitely a say 55-105 companion!
I had the 135 art for a while, compared to this one it is clumsy to use, too bulky and limited. So this 24-35 is usually accompanied by my 150 f/2.8 or the 85 1.4 (the old one)

Made by annettep38 on 26 Jun 2022 11:07AM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm F/1.7 Lens Review

John Riley has been putting the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 Micro Four Thirds lens for the Lumix G Series through its paces.

Yes, thank you. I have looked into that but I think that it is too new to be on the rental lists. I will wait a few weeks.

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Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm F/1.7 Lens Review

John Riley has been putting the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 Micro Four Thirds lens for the Lumix G Series through its paces.

Quote:I am intending to buy this lens for my Panasonic GX-7 which is permanently converted to infrared.
However. Until I know that this lens does not suffer from an IR 'hotspot' I will wait for futher reports.
I do not want to invest in it and risk it as it will only be used for IR.

Hi altitude. I think you can try renting it s ok you can make a decision before committing yourself to it by a purchase.

pablophotographer

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OM System OM-1 Review

The OM-1 is the latest top of the range Micro Four Thirds camera to be introduced and it's also the first to feature the new OM System branding. John Riley has been putting it to the test at this year's Whitby Goth festival to find out how it performs.

Quote:Video recording can continue for as long as the battery holds out

Unlike earlier models, the OM-1 can be powered via the USB-C port, while the internal battery is charging. So with a big external battery, it should be possible to do video indefinitely. The external power source can run it while charging the internal battery, which can run it while the external power source itself is recharging from the mains or a vehicle.

Made by Bytesmiths on 22 Jun 2022 6:10PM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply

Canon RF 14-35mm F/4L IS USM Lens Review

John Riley has been putting the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM lens through its paces. Read on to find out how this widest RF lens to date performs.

Is someone making a mistake? A 20D is an old 8MP Canon body. Don´t you mean 20MP?

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Canon RF 14-35mm F/4L IS USM Lens Review

John Riley has been putting the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM lens through its paces. Read on to find out how this widest RF lens to date performs.

We don't have a reservoir of camera bodies, just imagine the cost of continually replacing them as upgrades become available. The most suitable current body is supplied along with the lens for review purposes. Actually, there are plenty of high quality mirrorless and DSLR bodies around that are 20MP or thereabouts. Excellent results are absolutely possible.

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Canon RF 14-35mm F/4L IS USM Lens Review

John Riley has been putting the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM lens through its paces. Read on to find out how this widest RF lens to date performs.

"coupling it up with the 20.1MP Canon R6"

What's the point were all your 20D bodies tied up?

Made by tonytruckee on 22 Jun 2022 2:17AM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm F/1.7 Lens Review

John Riley has been putting the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 Micro Four Thirds lens for the Lumix G Series through its paces.

I am intending to buy this lens for my Panasonic GX-7 which is permanently converted to infrared.
However. Until I know that this lens does not suffer from an IR 'hotspot' I will wait for futher reports.
I do not want to invest in it and risk it as it will only be used for IR.

Made by altitude50 on 21 Jun 2022 1:32PM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply