The Z5 II is an attractively priced mirrorless camera that inherits a lot of technology from much further up the Nikon food chain. Is this the best entry-level full-frame camera on the block? Find out now by reading our Z5II review, complete with sample images and videos...
We're bringing you this in-depth Nikon Z5 II vs Z5 head-to-head comparison to explain the differences and help you choose between these two entry-level full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The Nikon Z50 II is an attractively priced camera for vloggers, content creators, smartphone upgraders and stills photographers. Is this the best entry-level APS-C camera on the block? Find out now by reading our Z50II review, complete with sample images and videos...
Sony have just launched their new flagship mirrorless camera, the A1 II, a 50 megapixel, 8K video, 30fps burst shooting model that's designed to be the ultimate all-rounder. Is it a worthy replacement for the original Alpha 1 and can it challenge the likes of the Nikon Z8 and Canon EOS R5 Mark II? Find out by reading our Sony A1 II review so far, complete with full-size sample photos and videos.
At first glance the brand new Nikon Z50 II and the 5-year-old Nikon Z50 look very similar, so what has changed and which APS-C sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Nikon Z50 II versus the Z50.
The EOS R1 is Canon's new professional full-frame mirrorless camera for sports and action photographers. The R1 features a new 24.2 megapixel back-illuminated stacked sensor, dual image processors, 40fps burst shooting, 6K/60p Raw and 4K/120p video recording, a 9.44M dot viewfinder with eye-control autofocusing, and an integrated vertical grip design. Check out our Canon R1 review so far, complete with full-size sample JPEG and RAW photos!
The Nikon Z6 III is a new enthusiast full-frame hybrid mirrorless camera with a revolutionary partially stacked sensor and an amazing electronic viewfinder. Is this the best all-round prosumer mirrorless camera on the market? Find out now by reading our in-depth Nikon Z6 II review, complete with full size sample photos and videos...
The Leica SL3 is a brand new digital camera with a 60 megapixel sensor, 8K/30p video recording and a hybrid AF system. Does this premium take on a 35mm full-frame interchangeable lens camera deliver premium results? Find out now by reading our in-depth Leica SL3 review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos...
The Z 135mm f/1.8 S is the first release in a new "Plena" branded range of Nikon full-frame lenses for Z-eries mirrorless cameras. Despite only offering a humble f/1.8 maximum aperture, it promises to deliver some of the best bokeh of any Nikon lens, period. Can this £2699 / $2499 optic really deliver on that promise? Find out now by reading our Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena review.
The Z 85mm f/1.2 S is an incredibly fast telephoto prime lens for Nikon full-frame mirrorless cameras. Priced at a whopping £2999 / $2799, read our Nikon 85mm F1.2 review to find out if it's the ultimate 85mm lens for Nikon shooters, complete with full-size sample images.
Vintage, retro, heritage - Nikon are back with the Zf, a very modern 35mm full-frame digital camera housed inside a body that's clearly been inspired by the classic FM2 SLR from the 1980s. We take an in-depth look at the Nikon Zf in our full review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos.
The Sony A9 III and one of its main rivals, the Nikon Z8, both launched in 2023, have similar specifications, so which full-frame mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A9III versus the Nikon Z8.
The 2023 Sony A9 III and one of its main rivals, the Nikon Z9 from 2021, have similar specifications, so which full-frame sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our head-to-head comparison of the Sony A9III versus the Nikon Z9.
“The power of one frame” - that's the ethos of the new Sony A9 III, the first ever full-frame mirrorless camera to feature a global shutter. Why does that actually matter? This technological leap forwards allows the A9III to shoot at up to 1/80000th shutter speed with no distortion, provides flash-sync at any shutter speed, and offers a 120fps blackout-free burst mode at full 24 megapixel resolution. Read our early review of the revolutionary Sony A9 III to find out more, complete with sample photos.
The new Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III RXD is an affordable general purpose telephoto zoom lens for Nikon's Z-series range of full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras. Find out if this compact, lightweight zoom deserves a place in your camera bag by reading our Tamron 70-300mm for Nikon review, complete with full-size sample photos.
The Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is an ultra-telephoto zoom lens for Nikon's Z-series mirrorless cameras that is great for wildlife, bird and sports photography. And priced at £1799 / $1699, it won't break the bank either. Read our Nikon 180-600mm review complete with full-size sample photos to find out it's worth considering.
The Fujifilm GFX 100 II is a 100-megapixel, 8K video, 8-stop IBIS, 8fps continuous shooting, medium-format monster that is light enough to use all day, indoors and out. Find out just how good it is by reading our in-depth Fujifilm GFX 100 II review, complete with a gallery of full-size sample JPEG / Raw images and videos...
The Sony A7R V full-frame camera is a hybrid powerhouse that in some ways outperforms even the flagship Alpha 1 model. Can this exciting camera really meet the needs of all kinds of photographers? Read our in-depth Sony A7R V review to find out...
As the spiritual successor to the popular D850 DSLR, the new Z8 full-frame mirrorless camera could turn out to be one of the most important products that Nikon have ever released. Read our in-depth Nikon Z8 review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos, to find out more about this mirrorless marvel...
The Nikon Z8 that was announced in May 2023 and the Sony A7R V that was revealed in October 2022 have similar key specifications, so which of these flagship 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Nikon Z8 versus the Sony A7R V.
The new Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera packs virtually all of the features and performance of the flagship Z9 into a body that is 30% smaller.
Featuring the same 45.7 megapixel stacked sensor, 8K/60p video and 120fps burst shooting as the Z9, the new Z8 can additionally recognise and track aircraft and offers dual USB terminals for charging and tethering.
The Nikon Z8 is priced at £3,999 (UK) / €4,799 (ROI) body only and will be available from 25th May 2023.
The Nikon Z8 that was announced in May 2023 and the Sony Alpha 1 that was revealed in January 2021 have similar key specifications, so which of these flagship 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Nikon Z8 versus the Sony Alpha 1.
The Nikon Z8 that was announced in May 2023 and the Canon EOS R5 that was revealed in July 2020 have similar key specifications, so which of these flagship 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Nikon Z8 versus the Canon EOS R5.
The Nikon Z8 that was announced in May 2023 and the Nikon Z7 II that was revealed in October 2020 have similar key specifications, so which of these flagship 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Nikon Z8 versus the Nikon Z7 II.
The Nikon Z8 that was announced in May 2023 and the Nikon Z9 that was revealed in October 2021 have very similar key specifications, so which of these flagship 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Nikon Z8 versus the Nikon Z9.
The Nikon Remote Grip MC-N10 is a new accessory for videographers and moviemakers.
Running on two AA batteries, the MCN10 offers 12 hours of battery life. It has an ARRI standard rosette connection, is fully weather sealed, and uses a USB-C connection to the camera body.
Supporting the Z9, Z7II and Z6II mirrorless cameras, the Nikon Remote Grip MC-N10 will cost £439 when it goes on sale on Dec 1st 2022.
The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S is a brand new super-telephoto prime lens for Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras.
Featuring a built-in 1.4x tele-converter – the same as the Z 400mm f/4 – the focal length can be extended to 840mm. You can then also add Nikon's optional 2x teleconverter, providing a focal length of 1680mm.
The Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is a new super-telephoto lens for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Is this the prime lens that wildlife and sports photographer have been waiting for? Find out now by reading our in-depth Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 review, complete with full-size sample photos...
At first glance the brand new Fujifilm X-H2 and the 3-month-old Fujifilm X-H2S look identical, apart from their nameplates, so what has changed and which APS-C sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus the X-H2S.
The new Z30 is Nikon's third APS-C cropped-sensor mirrorless camera, following in the footsteps of the Z50 and Z fc models. This time around, though, it's primarily targeted at vloggers and content creators. Find out what it has to offer by reading our in-depth Nikon Z30 review complete with full-size sample photos and videos...
The X-H2S is the fastest, most capable APS-C sensor camera that Fujifilm have ever released, but it's also by far the most expensive. Find out exactly what this new flagship camera is capable of and who it's aimed at by reading our complete Fuji XH2S review complete with full-size JPEG, Raw and video samples.
Nikon have just launched the exciting new Z 400mm F4.5 VR S, a super-telephoto lens that weighs a mere 1245g and measures 23.4cm in length.
This new lens is fully compatible with Nikon's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, which provide a focal range of 560mm and 800mm respectively.
Its offers 5.5 stops of built-in optical image stabilisation, increasing to 6 stops when paired with the flagship Z9 camera.
The new Z 400mm F4.5 VR S is only slightly larger than the Z 70-200m F2.8 and the Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6, whilst being much more affordable than the Z 400mm F2.8 lens.
The Nikon Z 400mm lens will go on sale on July 14th 2022 priced at £3299 / 3699 Euros.
Nikon have just launched the Z30, a new mirrorless camera aimed squarely at vloggers.
Offering 4K/30p and FHD 120p video with up to 125 minute maximum recording time (Full HD), the new Z30 is targeting a brand new market for Nikon.
This camera has a 20.9 megapixel DX-format sensor that's very similar to the existing Z50, so the stills and video quality and resolution will be essentially the same, with a maximum ISO of 51200 for stills and 25600 for video.
The Fujifilm X-H2S is the most powerful APS-C camera ever released, but it's also the most expensive too. We got hands-on with the XH2s recently, so find out what we think of this new speed-demon by reading our first impressions...
At first glance the brand new flagship Fujifilm X-H2S and the 2-year-old Fujifilm X-T4 have similar specifications, so which APS-C sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S versus the X-T4.
At first glance the brand new flagship Fujifilm X-H2S and the 4-year-old Fujifilm X-H1 look very similar, so what has changed and which APS-C sensor mirrorless camera is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S versus the X-H1.
The new OM-1 flagship is both the last ever Olympus camera and the first ever OM System camera. Confused? Well no need to worry, as we take an in-depth look at what this new Micro Four Thirds flagship has to offer in our OM System OM-1 review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos...
The new Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 is the sixth standard zoom lens for Z-series camera users, offering a fast maximum aperture at an affordable price-point. Find out if there are any compromises by reading our in-depth Nikon Z 28-75mm review, complete with full-size sample photos...
The Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 is a fast wide-angle prime lens for Nikon's FX full-frame and DX APS-C mirrorless camera systems. Priced at just £259 / $299, how does this affordable prime lens perform on a full-frame camera like the 45 megapixel Nikon Z9 that we tested it with? Find out now by reading our in-depth Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 review, complete with full-size sample photos…
The Nikon Z9 is a professional level, full-frame mirrorless camera for photographers and videographers that features a 45 megapixel stacked BSI sensor, 8K/30p and 4K/120p video recording, 30fps burst shooting and a dual-grip design. Read our in-depth Nikon Z9 review complete with full-size sample photos and videos to find out just what this flagship camera is capable of...
The OM System OM-1 that was announced on 15th February 2022 and the older Olympus E-M1 III and E-M1X models have similar key specifications, so which of these Micro Four Thirds sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X.
The Leica M11 is a brand new digital rangefinder camera for 2022, offering a 60 megapixel full-frame BSI CMOS sensor, 64Gb built-in memory, longer battery life and USB-C charging. Oh, and did we mention that Leica have dropped the removable baseplate, a feature that has adorned M-series cameras for literally decades? Find out if this is the best ever fusion of old and new tech by reading our in-depth Leica M11 review, complete with full-size sample photos.
The Canon EOS R3 is a professional full-frame mirrorless camera for sports and action photographers that features a 24 megapixel stacked BSI sensor, 6K/60p Raw and 4K/120p video recording, 30fps burst shooting, eye-control autofocusing and a dual-grip design. Read our in-depth Canon R3 review complete with full-size sample photos and videos to find out just what the all-action R3 is capable of...
The Nikon Z9 has just been unveiled, a new flagship 35mm full-frame mirrorless camera that will sit above the Z7 II and Z6 II in Nikon's Z-series range.
Canon have revealed their answer to the Sony Alpha 1 and the Nikon Z9 in the shape of the new EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera.
The Canon R3 will feature a brand new, Canon-developed 24.1 megapixel back illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, DIGIC X imaging processor, 6K/60p RAW video recording and oversampled 4K/120p video for up to six hours of regular video, 30fps burst shooting with full AF/AE tracking, and an integrated grip design with professional levels of weather-proofing.
The EOS R3 features Canon's most advanced autofocusing system ever, with Auto Focus (AF) tracking for motorsports including racing cars and motorbikes, focusing in extreme darkness at light levels down to -7EV, and an innovative new autofocus Eye Control Function.
There's also a 5.76 million dot electronic viewfinder with 120fps refresh rate, 5-axis IBIS providing up to 8-stops of protection against camera shake, and a fully articulating 4.1-million dot touch-screen display, and compatibility with Canon’s Mobile File Transfer smartphone app.
The Canon EOS R3 is priced at £5,879.99 / €6,689.99 / $5,999.00 and it will be available in November 2021.
The Canon EOS R3 that was announced today is a brand new flagship camera that sits above last years Canon EOS R5. Which of these 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Canon R3 versus the Canon R5.
The brand new Canon EOS R3 that was announced today and the Nikon Z9 that was revealed earlier in 2021 have similar key specifications, so which of these flagship 35mm full-frame sensor mirrorless cameras is right for you? We take a closer look in our detailed head-to-head comparison of the Canon R3 versus the Nikon Z9.
The KeyMission 170 is Nikon's first attempt at an action camera, featuring 4K video recording and a 170-degree lens. Can it compete with the similarly priced GoPro Hero 5? Find out by reading our Nikon KeyMission 170 review.
Born out of a successful Kickstarter campaign, the Lomo Instant is the most advanced instant camera on the planet. Using the widely available Fujifilm Instax Mini film, the Lomo Instant offers advanced features like manual aperture control, a built-in flash, and a bulb mode for long exposures. Read our Lomo Instant review now...
The Lytro Illum is a new light field camera aimed at professional photographers. Boldly billed as "a new medium capable of capturing visual experiences in their purest form", is it worth adding the Lytro Illum to your kitbag? Read our Lytro Illum review to find out...
The new Kodak PixPro SP360 is an actioncam with a difference - it can capture a complete 360-degree view of the world. Is the Kodak PixPro SP360 worth considering alongside, or even instead of, the mighty GoPro? Read our in-depth Kodak PixPro SP360 review to find out...
The Canon IXUS 155 is a new stylish and affordable point-and-shoot compact camera. Stand-out features include a 20 megapixel sensor, 10x 24-240mm zoom lens, and a metal body, all for just £110. Read our in-depth Canon IXUS 155 review now...
The FinePix F900EXR is the range-topping camera from Fujifilm, sporting a 20x lens with a versatile focal range of 25-500mm. The 16 megapixel F900 EXR also features fast phase-detection autofocusing, wireless image transfer, GPS support, full 1080p movies, a high-contrast 3 inch LCD screen and 8fps continuous shooting. Read our in-depth Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR review now...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 is one of the most stylish budget cameras on the market. Priced at less than £90 / $100, the Panasonic XS1 is a mere 17.6mm thick, making it the World's thinnest camera. But does all this style come at the expense of any real substance? Read our Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 review to find out...
The Sony Xperia Z is a brand new smartphone that offers a lot of technologies from Sony's CyberShot camera range. The Xperia Z has a 13 megapixel sensor, 28mm fixed lens with fast f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video, sweep panoramas, a range of picture effects and 10fps burst shooting. Read our Sony Xperia Z review to find out if it really can replace a compact camera...
Ahead of our full review, here are 54 sample JPEG photos and a movie taken with the new Nikon Coolpix P510 compact camera.
The Nikon Coolpix P510 is a bridge style compact camera with an astonishing 42x, 24-1000mm f/3-5.6 zoom lens.
We've selected our top picks for this year's Holiday season, all the way from the cheapest digital compact up to the most expensive DSLR and everything in between. So no matter what your budget, make sure that you consult the Photography Blog Holiday Gift Guide for 2011 before splashing out your hard-earned cash.
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has launched a digital photography contest for US residents. The “Best Shots” competition is now open for entries and photo submissions will be accepted until 23 December. Entrants can submit one photo in each of four categories: people, travel, pets and cell phone shots. A slate of expert judges will select the finalists, and winners will be determined by an online popular vote running from 9-12 January 2012. The grand prize winner, to be announced on 13 January at the 2012 International CES, will receive a Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera kit. As always, we suggest that you read the rules before entering your work.
The Kodak Z990 is a new ultra-zoom digital camera sporting a 28-840mm, 30x optical lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and optical image stabilization. Other stand-out features of the Z990 include a 12 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, ISO range of 125-6400, PASM shooting modes, RAW support, and a 3 inch LCD screen. Read the world's first in-depth Kodak EasyShare Z990 Review.
The Casio EX-FH25 is a super-zoom camera with a difference - its high-speed capabilities mean that it can take 30 still photos every second and even shoot 1,000fps video footage. The 10 megapixel EX-FH25 has a 20x lens with a focal range of 26-520mm, large 3 inch LCD screen and a wealth of automatic shooting modes to make your life easier. Read our comprehensive Casio EX-FH25 review to find out if this is the right high-zoom camera for you...
Tired of seeing the world in plain old two dimensions? Then Fujifilm have the answer - enter stage left the World's first 3D camera that doesn't require those dorky glasses, the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. This remarkable device uses two lenses, two image sensors and a special LCD screen to create an utterly convincing stereoscopic 3D photograph. And the W1 also doubles up as a perfectly functional 2D point and shoot camera too. Mark Goldstein catches a glimpse of the future as he reviews the Fujifilm W1...
Iridient Digital have released RAW Developer 1.8.4, which adds support for new digital cameras including the Olympus E-P1 and the Pentax K-7. Other newly supported models include the Canon EOS 500D, the Kodak Z980, the Nikon D5000, the Olympus E-450, the Sony A230, A330 and A380, the Panasonic GH1 and the Phase One 40+. Furthermore, the program can now handle DNG files generated by scanners. The new release also boasts a number of improvements over the previous version, plus a couple of bug fixes related to Hasselblad and Leaf images. Note that RAW Developer is a Mac only application.
Website: Iridient RAW Developer Release Notes
Adobe today released the final Photoshop Lightroom 2.4 and Camera Raw 5.4 updates. Both updates bring additional raw file support to 31camera and camera back models including the Canon EOS 500D, Nikon D5000. In addition, Adobe released an update to its Digital Negative specification. DNG 1.3 now includes opcodes, a defined list of operations and their parameters for performing complex activities in the raw file conversion process. By utilising opcodes, photographers can maintain the advantages of raw mosaic data, giving them increased opportunity to improve their photographs with the maximum amount of image data preserved. The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.4 update is available as a free download for existing Lightroom 2 customers and Camera Raw 5.4 is available as a free download for existing customers of Photoshop CS4, Photoshop Elements 7, Premiere Elements 7 and Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac. Click through / read on for the full list of newly supported cameras and backs.
Website: Lightroom 2.4 & ACR 5.4 Updates
Website: DNG Specification
The Kodak EasyShare Z980 is the latest super-zoom camera on the block, offering a 24x image-stabilized optical lens with a remarkable 26-624mm focal length. Other key features include a 1cm macro mode, electronic viewfinder, PASM shooting modes, external flash hotshoe and RAW file support. With an official price of $399 / £379, can the Kodak EasyShare Z980 challenge the likes of the Panasonic DMC-FZ28, Olympus SP-590UZ, Nikon Coolpix P90 and Canon PowerShot SX1/10 IS? Read our expert review to find out...
Adobe has released its Photoshop Camera Raw 5.4 Release Candidate, available immediately as a free download for existing customers of Photoshop CS4, Photoshop Elements 7, Premiere Elements 7 and Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac. The Camera Raw 5.4 Release Candidate extends raw file support to an additional 26 camera and camera back models including the Canon EOS 500D (EOS Rebel T1i), Epson R-D1x, Kodak EasyShare Z980, Nikon D5000, Olympus E-620, Olympus E-450, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1, Sigma DP2 and 18 Hasselblad models.
Website: Adobe Camera Labs
Forget the new car, holiday or house extension - a mere £5499.99 / €7728.00 / $7999.95 will buy you the shiny new Nikon D3x. This 24.6 megapixel camera is the highest-resolution DSLR on the market, bettering the Sony A900 and Canon EOS 5D Mark II. As well as it's headline-grabbing megapixel count, the D3x also boasts a 51-point auto-focus system, 920,000-dot 3-inch LCD screen, 50-6400 ISO range and 16-bit image processing. Gavin Stoker discovers if the Nikon D3x really is the best ever DSLR...