With its dependable build quality, impressive AF, excellent resolution and generally pleasing images, it’s a welcome addition to an admittedly crowded market.
With its dependable build quality, impressive AF, excellent resolution and generally pleasing images, it’s a welcome addition to an admittedly crowded market.
It would be harsh to label the X70 as a cut-down X100T, as this cracking compact carves out a niche all of its own in the Fujifilm line-up.
The result is a camera that may not be quite exemplary, but that will be very pleasing to use and dependable in a variety of situations for a lot of people.
If you’re prepared to invest in the extra quality that these lenses provide or intend to use existing glass, you’ll be rewarded with excellent images from a camera that’s perfect for the photo enthusiast looking for a high quality but lightweight camera.
Though initially the Canon 500D may seem like only a slight progression in the range, it offers far more than is expected. [...] It’s a truely deserving winner of our Gold Award.
[T]he Pen-F is probably the best Olympus camera yet to shoot with.
Indeed, this is one of those rare lenses with which it’s really quite difficult to find fault.
I must admit, I was a bit sceptical about this lens when I first heard about it, thinking there must have been one compromise too many to keep the lens at a competitive price point, but have to say I’ve been very pleasantly surprised.
Other than the battery life issue, the GM1 is a cracking little camera and would make a top choice for those stepping up from a basic point and shoot compact or those seeking a model that’s smaller and less cumbersome than the camera they already own.
If you’re looking for an advanced compact for hobby photography, or as a lighter camera to use alongside your DSLR then it remains one of the best choices on the market.
There’s no doubt the D800E is a slightly specialist offering, but if you think you’ll be able to take full advantage of the potential of the D800E, then the extra investment is worth it.
Nikon has really done proud with the D300. Finally here is a camera that surpasses the capabilities of the Nikon F6 film camera, and at a price that, while not cheap, is comparable to a pro film camera and relatively affordable.
In the hand the 7D feels like a very solid and well-built camera, enough to be used as a regular workhorse for the semi-pro, or second camera for a pro.
Ignore the lack of acronyms and look at its performance instead: Sony's f/1.4 has some weaknesses but elsewhere it's a real cracker.
As a new camera the Canon EOS 30D is a bit of a disappointment, but viewed as an upgrade to an already very good camera, it performs its role well.
It’s not cheap but it’s a hell of a hunk of glass, so expect at least £1,200 on the street.
Its compact size, straightforward handling, decent zoom range, great images, Wi-fi connectivity and the inclusion of a built-in EVF all combine to make the LF1 a great premium compact.
Thanks to a recent price-drop Nikon's new lens can almost be considered a bargain at the moment, albeit an expensive bargain.
That being the case, it is worth saying that this ‘modest’ lens is already remarkably free of chromatic aberration.
The expense may be a stumbling block for some, but the Canon Powershot S95 takes some absolutely stunning images, and the full manual control lens ring is especially useful.
[...] Sony's 20mm f/2.8 is a good-looking lens that returns a solid performance but it lacks any outstanding features.
Photographing with the D5100 on an almost daily basis for three months made me learn a lot more about myself as a photographer.
With a wealth of physical controls, the Canon PowerShot G5 X is aimed squarely at the enthusiast photographer.
Nikon has played a smart card with the D700, where professional credentials meet affordability.
