The X-A2 is certainly right up there with the best APS-C sensor cameras on the market, so if image quality at a very affordable price is paramount, the X-A2 fits the bill.
The X-A2 is certainly right up there with the best APS-C sensor cameras on the market, so if image quality at a very affordable price is paramount, the X-A2 fits the bill.
It may look similar to the 3-year-old EM-5, but with a plethora of "under-the-hood" improvements, the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II far surpasses that camera, and in some ways the flagship OM-D E-M1 too.
The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR proved to be remarkably sharp in the image centre almost throughout the entire focal range, except at full 55mm telephoto where optimum sharpness isn't achieved unless stopping down to f/4.
Nikon's mid-range DSLR camera continues to evolve with the introduction of the D5500, which is smaller and significantly lighter than its predecessor whilst additionally offering a new touchscreen LCD/interface.
Priced at £1119.99 / $1499.99, the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R APD is something of a niche purchase, but if you spend a lot of time shooting portraits in the studio, this lens can definitely give you a creative edge.
If you can afford the hefty price-tag, then we can certainly recommend the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM as an excellent telephoto zoom lens for Canon full-frame DSLR owners that can very effectively take the place of several primes.
The Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR is very much a professional work-horse of a telephoto lens, offering stellar image quality, excellent construction and weather-proofing, quick, quiet and reliable auto-focusing, and very effective image stabilisation.
The Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM is a tiny prime lens that delivers surprisingly good image quality given its inexpensive price-point, making it a great moderate wide-angle addition to a compact, lightweight EOS kit.
The Canon EOS 7D Mark II is an excellent DSLR camera, with its APS-C sensor, cutting-edge auto-focusing system, fantastic viewfinder and outright speed making it a great fit for sports and wildlife photographers, especially as it doesn't cost the earth.
In short it’s very hard to find fault with the GM5, given what it is.
It's too big and heavy for comfortable use on some of the smaller Sony camera bodies, though, like the A5100 that we tested it with, being better suited to the A6000 or similarly-sized model.
The Sony A5100 is proof that appearances can be deceptive. Although it looks almost identical to the previous A500 model, the new A5100 is a much more capable camera, especially when it comes to focusing and recording video.
Combining the design and handling of the cheaper D610 with many of the more expensive D810's features, Nikon have clearly positioned the new full-frame D750 between the two.
Coming across very much like a DSLR in medium-format clothing, the Pentax 645Z combines intuitive handling with impeccable image quality in a body that's actually fairly portable compared to its peers.
Sigma continue to take a solitary path with the new DP2 Quattro, remaining the only camera manufacturer to use the Foveon sensor technology.
[W]hile the Nikon D810 is much less of a surprise than its illustrious predecessors, it is a more refined and simply better camera.
The Nikon 1 S2 is the new entry-level model in Nikon's compact system camera range, but it's actually a very capable camera that offers most of the same features as the mid-range J4 model at around [...]
The new Nikon 1 J4 offers a lot of the features from the flagship V3 model at a much more enticing price-point, making it a better-balanced camera that's our pick of the current Nikon 1 line-up.
As the first weather-resistant lens for the XF system, the new Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR offers an appealing combination of versatile zoom range, good image quality, excellent construction and handling, and fair value for money.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is a premium bridge camera for a premium price. And yet, for anyone who requires 4K-video shooting without the need to change lenses, the FZ1000 is a so far unique product within its bridge camera class.
If low-light shooting is your thing, then the Sony A7S should be right at the top of your shopping list.
If you can afford the hefty price-tag then we can highly recommend the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM as an excellent wide-angle zoom lens for Canon full-frame DSLR owners.
The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH is an excellent moderate wide-angle prime lens that is small and light enough to be carried in a coat pocket if required.
The Sony A77 II represents another significant leap forward for Sony's DSLR range, with a feature-set, handling and performance that continues to beat its main rivals.
