Photography Equipment Reviews
Buying the right camera, lens, accessory or software to suit your photography is really important. Our product reviews offer independent views with hands-on opinion and honest verdicts aimed to give you all the important information you need to make the best buying decisions.
Search
Casio EX-F1
Sit down Hamilton. On your bike, Coulthard. Matt Grayson is here with the Casio EX-F1, a camera so fast it makes your back hurt.
- 27 May 2008
- From £533.00
Fujifilm FinePix Z10fd Review
Gwyneth Paltrow once led a mirrored existence in Sliding Doors. Matt Grayson would like to point out the Fujifilm FinePix Z10fd also features a sliding door but doesn't have Joey Boswell from Bread directing it.
- 15 Oct 2008
- From £74.00
Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye
We take a look at the circular fisheye lens from Sigma - the world’s only 8mm lens with full autofocus capability.
- 11 Sep 2006
Budget group
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.
- 12 Sep 2007
Kodak EasyShare M863
Matt Grayson has a butchers at the EasyShare M863 from Kodak. A small, cheerful camera for the happy snapper crowd.
- 25 Apr 2008
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Review
Micro Four Thirds is proving itself a worthy adversary to APS-C sensor DSLRs and Panasonic are still on the offensive with the Lumix DMC-G10.
- 7 May 2010
- From £479.00
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Review
The Ricoh WG-4 is the tough, waterproof, compact camera from Ricoh and features a 4x optical zoom lens as well as built in GPS.
- 7 May 2014
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Close your bedroom curtains! Matt Grayson is testing the Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd with 18x optical zoom.
- 2 Jul 2008
- From £266.00
Kodak Easyshare C913
In times of financial crisis, it can be a good idea to look at cameras that aren't as expensive. Matt Grayson is on hand to do all the dirty work for you.
- 23 Jan 2009
- From £60.00
Olympus FE-290
Like Danny DeVito, the Olympus FE-290 is small and wide. Matt Grayson wonders whether it will also be able to forge a successful career in comedy acting without actually being funny.
- 31 Oct 2007
- From £170.00
Fujifilm FinePix J50
With a name like a bottle of juice, will Matt Grayson drink in the features of the J50 from Fujifilm or will he need to squeeze out a decent performance?
- 2 Oct 2008
- From £94.00
18 May 2017 5:31pm
Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Review
John Riley reviews the new Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD lens for Nikon and Canon APS-C DSLR cameras.28 Feb 2017 3:38PM
18 May 2017 3:27pm
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS Review
John Riley reviews the new Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF G Master OSS portrait lens for Sony E mount cameras.16 May 2017 1:53PM
18 May 2017 2:49am
Canon EOS 800D Full Review
Read our full review of the new Canon EOS 800D Digital SLR with built-in guide mode, and faster continuous shooting.15 May 2017 10:00AM
17 May 2017 5:50pm
Soligor 400mm f/6.3 T2 Lens Review
John Riley has a look at this classic telephoto lens, the Soligor 400mm f/6.3 T2.16 May 2017 9:00AM
15 May 2017 9:50pm
7 Free Ebook for Photographers To Get Inspired
PhotoWhoa have 7 free photography eBooks photographers can download and they focus on a variety of photographic subjects.1 Mar 2017 3:34PM
15 May 2017 6:40pm
Artistic Pelican Image Awarded POTW Accolade
Beautiful artistic pelican image awarded Photo of the Week accolade.15 May 2017 11:21AM
15 May 2017 4:15pm
3 Basic Techniques For Lighting Anything
Here are 3 great lighting techniques you can use to light almost anything.11 May 2017 10:00AM
15 May 2017 2:56pm
18 Top Landscape Photography Books To Educate & Inspire You
Pick up a few landscape photography tips and tricks from professionals in these 18 top landscape photography themed books.15 May 2017 8:00AM
14 May 2017 6:10pm
Top 35 Best Lenses For Micro Four Thirds Cameras 2017
We round-up the Top 35 Best lenses for Micro Four Thirds cameras you can purchase right now.5 May 2017 8:00AM
Nikon Coolpix L310 Digital Camera Review
The Nikon Coolpix L310 is a budget super-zoom digital camera with a 14 megapixel sensor. Daniel Bell reviews.
- 20 Jun 2012
- 6 Comments
- From £30.00
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC
- 2 Aug 2005
- 3 Comments
- From £349.99
Nikon Coolpix P80 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.
- 6 May 2008
- 17 Comments
- From £281.99
Canon EOS 5D Mark I Vs II Vs III Review
We compare the Canon EOS 5D Trilogy: Mark I, Mark II and Mark III to see how far we've come since the first affordable full frame digital SLR was announced in 2005.
- 27 Feb 2013
- 2 Comments
- From £2,173.90
Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Review
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
- 6 Mar 2010
- 6 Comments
- From £899.99
Pentax K-x Digital SLR Review
See the first full review of the K-x, the new DSLR from Pentax.
- 11 Oct 2009
- 57 Comments
- From £599.99
Canon EOS 400D
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.
- 20 Nov 2006
- 6 Comments
Canon IXUS 265 HS Review
Gary Wolstenholme tests the compact Canon IXUS 265 HS, to see what this 12x zoom camera with Wi-Fi has to offer.
- 12 May 2014
- From £249.00
Panasonic Lumix GX8 Full Review
Reviewed in detail, the 20 megapixel Panasonic Lumix GX8 with 4K video and built in image stabilisation.
- 23 Jul 2015
- 28 Comments
- From £1,298.50
Panasonic Lumix G80 Review
We review the Panasonic Lumix G80 / G85, which has just been announced, and is Panasonic's weather-sealed DSLR-styled mirrorless camera with 4K video and 5-axis image stabilisation.
- 19 Sep 2016
- 6 Comments
- From £799.99
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 Lens Review
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 compact prime lens, with a field of view equivalent to a 41mm lens on a 35mm camera and a bright f/2.8 aperture.
- 5 Aug 2013
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO Lens Review
Gary Wolstenholme reviews this bright f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO.
- 3 Feb 2015
- 7 Comments
- From £1,149.00
Filter Comparison Review
We compare a number of filters to see if it is worth paying more, or whether you can save money by buying cheap on eBay.
- 21 Aug 2015
- 3 Comments
Sigma SD1 Merrill Digital SLR Review
Sigma believe they hold the key to the ultimate image quality, the Foveon X3 sensor, recording 3 colours at every pixel does this camera deliver? Joshua Waller finds out.
- 13 Feb 2012
- 21 Comments
- From £13,000.00
Panasonic GH5 Micro Four Thirds Video Review
David Thorpe reviews Panasonic's flagship GH5 MFT camera that's billed as the ultimate video and stills camera.
- 23 May 2017
- From £1,899.99
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Review
Daniel Bell reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3, it has a 10x optical zoom lens, 16.1 megapixel sensor and 720p HD video recording.
- 27 Jan 2014
- From £80.00
Nikon D600 Hands-On Preview
Martin Jordan gets his hands on the brand new, full frame, Nikon D600.
- 14 Sep 2012
- 4 Comments
- From £469.00
19 May 2017 6:54am
7 Essential Zoo Photography Tips
Take your camera along to the zoo for some close-up animal photography.19 May 2017 12:10AM