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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

The GFX 100S is Fujifilm's fourth mirrorless medium-format camera, offering a 102 megapixel sensor, 4K/30p video recording, and 6-stops of 5-axis in-body image stabilisation (IBIS).

No heavier or bigger than a 35mm full-frame DSLR, the Fuji GFX 100S can acquire focus in as little as 0.18 seconds down to -5.5EV low-light, features a a PASM dial and a 1.8-inch sub LCD monitor on its top plate.

For the first time on any Fujifilm camera, the GFX 100S offers the brand new Nostalgic Negative Film Simulation, said to be reminiscent of American New Colour Photography which emerged in the 1970s.

The GFX100S will be available from 4th March 2021 priced at £5499 / $5999 body only.

The GFX 100S is Fujifilm's fourth mirrorless medium-format camera, offering a 102 megapixel sensor, 4K/30p video recording, and 6-stops of 5-axis in-body image stabilisation (IBIS). No heavier or bigger than a 35mm full-frame DSLR, the Fuji GFX 100S can acquire focus in as little as 0.18 seconds down to -5.5EV…

Fujifilm have just unveiled the X-E4, an APS-sensor mirrorless camera that features the same image sensor, processor and auto-focus system as the flagship X-T4 model, in a lighter, more compact and much cheaper body.

It features the same 26.1-megapixel, X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor, fast 0.02 sec autofocusing, and fantastic colour science found in the professional X Series cameras, but weighs in at just 364g and measures 121.3mm x 72.9mm x 32.7mm, making it the most compact interchangeable-lens camera using Fuji's 4th generation sensor and processor.

Available in March 2021, the Fuji XE4 comes in black or silver priced at £799 / $849 body only or £949 with the new XF 27mm F2.8 R WR prime lens.

We've published a comparison of the X-E4 with the previous X-E3 and also a comparison of the X-E4 with the X-S10, which is the next model up the Fujifilm X-series ladder.

Fujifilm have just unveiled the X-E4, an APS-sensor mirrorless camera that features the same image sensor, processor and auto-focus system as the flagship X-T4 model, in a lighter, more compact and much cheaper body. It features the same 26.1-megapixel, X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor, fast 0.02 sec autofocusing, and fantastic colour…

The new Fujifilm X-E4 replaces the 3-year-old X-E3 as Fujifilm's retro-styled, mid-range APS-C sensor mirrorless camera for 2021. So what exactly has changed in the 3 years since the launch of the X-E3, and is the older model still worth considering? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Fujifilm XE4 versus the XE3.

The brand new Fujifilm X-E4 that was announced today and the recent Fujifilm X-S10 have very similar specifications, so which of these mid-range APS-C sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Fuji XE4 versus the XS10.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

The new flagship Sony Alpha 1 full-frame interchangeable-lens mirrorless camera can shoot 50 megapixel images at 30fps.

It has a brand new 50.1-megapixel stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor and an upgraded BIONZ XR imaging processing engine with eight times more processing power.

It features 15-stops of dynamic range, 120 times p/sec AF/AE calculations (double the speed of the Alpha 9 II), and completely blackout free shooting.

The Sony A1 has a 9.44 million dot OLED viewfinder with a refresh rate of 240fps, 0.9x magnification and an eye-point of 25mm, 5.5-stops of 5-axis IBIS, and anti-flicker shooting with both mechanical and electronic shutter.

The camera features 759 phase detection points in a high-density focal plane phase-detection AF system covering approximately 92% of the image area and provides Real-time Eye AF for birds for the very first time.

It offers 8K/30p 10-bit 4:2:0 XAVC HS video recording with 8.6K oversampling, in addition to 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 and FullHD at 240fps movie shooting capabilities, and can output 16-bit Raw video over HDMI.

There is a 30 minute time limit in the 8K/30p and 4K/60p video modes.

Flash sync is improved, with the Alpha A1 supporting up to 1/200 sec with the electronic shutter or 1/400 sec with the mechanical shutter.

The improved Pixel Shift Multi Shooting combines 16 different images into one 199 megapixel photo.

The Alpha 1 has two memory card slots that both support UHS-I and UHS-II SDXC/SDHC cards as well as new CFexpress Type A cards.

The Sony Alpha 1 will be available in Europe in March 2021 priced at £6,500 / $6,500 / 7,300Euros.

The new flagship Sony Alpha 1 full-frame interchangeable-lens mirrorless camera can shoot 50 megapixel images at 30fps. It has a brand new 50.1-megapixel stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor and an upgraded BIONZ XR imaging processing engine with eight times more processing power. It features 15-stops of dynamic range, 12…

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

The Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a new standard prime lens for EOS R full-frame mirrorless cameras. Priced at just £$200, it's also the cheapest native RF lens currently available. Read our in-depth Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM review complete with full-size sample images to find out if it's worth the modest outlay...

Friday, January 15, 2021

Fujifilm's X-series camera system is maturing, so much so that they've started to refresh and improve some of their original lenses. One such lens is the new Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR, which adds weather-proofing, improved OIS, a better aperture ring and a slight weight reduction to the 2014 original. Read our review of the 2021 XF 10-24mm lens to find out what this ultra-wide-angle zoom has to offer...

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM is a brand new, ultra-fast moderate wide-angle prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame and APS-C cameras. Offering a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 in a compact and lightweight design, is this premium lens worth the asking price? Read our in-depth Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM review to find out...

Friday, January 8, 2021

The Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is a long standard or a a short telephoto prime lens for Sony's full-frame E-mount camera system. The auto-focusing Sigma 65mm F2 offers 9 aperture blades, superlative build quality, a traditional aperture ring and weatherproofing. Read our in-depth Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN review now with full-size sample images...

Thursday, January 7, 2021

The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN is a moderate wide-angle prime lens with plenty of character, offering impeccable build-quality and vintage design and handling that really helps to make it stand out from the crowd. But should you spend £549 / $639 on this 35mm lens, rather than one of the other dozen or so alternatives on the market? Read our expert review of the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN mirrorless camera lens with full-size sample images to find out...

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S is a professional standard prime lens for Nikon's Z-series full-frame mirrorless cameras. Is this "nifty-fifty" lens really worth the £2,299 / $2,099 asking price? Find out now by reading our in-depth Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S review, complete with full-size sample images...

Monday, January 4, 2021

Smartphone gimbals are now two-a-penny, so why should you buy the new DJI OM 4 instead of its many competitors? And do you even really need to stabilize your phone video at all? Find out now by reading our in-depth DJI OM 4 review.

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Want a tiny, lightweight 4K stabilised video camera that you can carry with you everywhere? Then look no further than the new DJI Pocket 2, which features a built-in gimbal with 3-axis motorised stabilisation in a body that weighs a mere 117g. Carry on reading our in-depth DJI Pocket 2 review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos, to find out what we thought...

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

The Nikon Z7 II full-frame mirrorless camera is the 2020 update of the original Z7 model, principally improving the autofocusing, buffer and video and adding a second memory card slot. Are these changes enough for it to compete with its main rivals like the Sony A7R IV and the Canon EOS R5? Find out now by reading our in-depth Nikon Z7 II review, complete with full size sample photos and videos...

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

The Leica Q2 Monochrom is a 35mm full-frame compact camera with a 28mm fixed focal length lens that exclusively only shoots in black and white. With a price tag of £5000 / $6000, is this a niche product that no one will buy, or somebody's idea of a dream camera? Find out now by reading our in-depth Leica Q2 Monochrom review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos...

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

At the end of November Fujifilm released Firmware Version 3.00 for the GFX 100 medium format camera. Not content with providing 100 megapixel images straight out of the camera, Fujifilm have added a brand new feature called Pixel Shift. This is a special Multi-Shot function that can be used to create 400 megapixel images! How does the GFX 100 with version 3.00 firmware do this? Read on to find out and see some full-size sample images...

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and Raw photos and a 4K/60p video taken with the brand new Nikon Z7 II full-frame mirrorless camera.

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

The new Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III RXD is a general purpose telephoto zoom lens for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras that won't break the bank. Find out if this compact and lightweight lens is worth a look by reading our Tamron 70-300mm for Sony review, complete with full-size sample photos.

Thursday, December 3, 2020

The new Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV is the successor to 2017's E-M10 III camera, principally adding a flip-down LCD screen, 20 megapixel sensor, 15fps burst shooting, better continuous auto-focusing and USB-C charging. Find out how it performs in our Olympus EM10 IV review, complete with with full-size sample photos and videos.

Monday, November 30, 2020

The Pixel 4a 5G is the first Google smartphone with 5G connectivity, but what does it offer the keen photographer? Find out now by reading our in-depth Google Pixel 4a 5G review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos..