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Nikon AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Preview: Compact telephoto zoom for Nikon DX shooters

Nikon has announced an updated version of their DX format telephoto zoom with Vibration Reduction (VR). Perfect for Nikon APS-C shooters looking for a second lens to get closer to the action, the new AF-S ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 sensor test: Potent point-and-shoot

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Panasonic’s latest iteration of the LX series premium compact eschews the usual 1/1.7-inch sensor for the larger Micro-Four-Thirds type found the firm’s mirrorless models. It also has a Leica 24-75mm f1.7-2.8 zoom, a traditional rangefinder ...

Best lenses for the Sony A6000: Primes and Zooms

We’ve tested the image quality of the 24-Mpix Sony A6000 with over 23 zoom and prime lenses. Read on to find out which of those models perform best with Sony’s current top-of-the-line APS-C mirrorless model. ...

Sony a7 II Preview: 5-axis image stabilisation for full frame Sony a7 II hybrid

A year on from launching the world's first full frame hybrid camera Sony have unveiled its successor, the a7 II. Claiming another world first the new Sony a7 II is the first full frame interchangeable ...

Panasonic DMC-GM5 sensor test: Updated model with built-in electronic viewfinder and hotshoe

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The new Panasonic GM5 sits alongside the existing GM1 as Panasonic’s ultra compact hybrid camera and features a 16Mp FourThirds CMOS sensor. The introduction of the GM5 offers consumers a super small hybrid with the ...

Google Nexus 6: Google’s latest handset storms in to the DxOMark Mobile top 10

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Google has launched the 6th generation of its Nexus smart phone featuring a massive 6-inch AMOLED display and whopping 2560x1440-pixel QHD resolution.Powered by a quadcore 2.7GHz processor and Snapdragon 805 chipset, the Nexus 6 runs ...

Leica T Sensor Review: Scores for Leica’s first mirrorless hybrid unveiled

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Utilising a 16Mp APS-C sensor, the Leica T is the first mirrorless hybrid option from the renowned German camera manufacturer. With a price tag of $1850 (body only), and lenses costing the same or more, ...

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens test: Updated EF-S telephoto zoom no improvement on predecessor

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The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is a telephoto zoom designed for use on Canon DSLRs featuring an APS-C sensor. A versatile 2nd lens to complement the standard 18-55mm kit lens, it offers an ...

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Preview: New twist action for Canon’s L series super telephoto zoom

Canon has announced an updated version of their compact super telephoto zoom lens. The new EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L II USM boasts a number of upgrades over its predecessor, which Canon claim improve both the ...

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor lens 18-300mm f3.5-6.3G ED VR test: Accessibly priced option

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With a slightly slower f6.3 maximum aperture at the long-end this new 18-300mm model is lighter and smaller than it’s pricier sibling. But, just how well does this reimagined model perform in the lab? Read ...

Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS lens test: Welcome addition to the range

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Sony introduced this ultra wide-angle full-frame zoom for the A7 series cameras at this year’s Photokina. With a constant f4 maximum aperture this new stabilized model looks compelling on paper, but just how well does ...

Pentax K-S1 Sensor Review: A ‘flashy’ new entry-level DSLR from Pentax

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The K-S1 is Pentax’s latest entry-level DSLR featuring a 20.1Mp APS-C CMOS sensor and Anti Aliasing filter simulator. Targeted towards consumers taking their first plunge into DSLR photography, the K-S1 boasts a compact design, flashing ...

Canon EOS 7D Mk II test: Low ISO performance lags behind rivals

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Equipped with a new 20-Mpix APS-C CMOS sensor and dual-pixel CMOS AF system, Canon’s latest DSLR is the long-overdue update to the flagship EOS 7D model. Read on to find out how the new 20-Mpix ...

Amazon Firephone: Amazon enters the Smartphone market with its first device

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Amazon has dived head-first into the competitive Smartphone market with its first device — the Amazon Firephone. Offering a 4.7in 1280x720 resolution screen, 2GB RAM Snapdragon 800 chipset, and Amazon’s own Fire OS, the Firephone ...

Best lenses for the Nikon D810: Part II – Wildlife and Landscape primes and zooms

In this second installment of lens recommendations for the Nikon D810, we’ve been analyzing the best performing models for landscape and wildlife photography. Admittedly when it comes to fast-paced photography there are better choices in ...

Canon PowerShot G7 X test: Has it got that X-tra something?

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Although not the first large sensor compact from the firm, the GX 7 is the first Canon compact to debut a 1-inch type sensor to rival the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 series. This 20Mpix BSI CMOS ...

Nikon D750 Sensor Review: Another Nikon sensor in the DxOMark top 10

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One of the hottest launches from this year’s Photokina trade show, the Nikon D750, has grabbed the attention of serious amateurs and pros alike. Boasting a newly developed 24.3Mp sensor, expanded ISO sensitivity range and ...

Best lenses for the Nikon D810: Exceptionally high sharpness and detail but no advance over D800E

Nikon’s mid-term refresh of the firm’s hugely popular D800 and D800E models resulted in a single model, the D810. Like the D800E it aims to maximize the resolution of the full-frame 36-Mpix CMOS sensor and ...

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