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Olympus OM-D E-M10 sensor test: Mini marvel

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Following on from the firm’s hugely popular E-M5 and E-M1 models Olympus has introduced a new ‘entry-level’ model, the E-M10, sharing most of the features of both siblings. Read on to find out how the ...

Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS lens test: Balanced performer

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Recently announced in a black finish, the original chrome-bodied version was the first telephoto zoom for the firm’s NEX mirrorless models and was intended to complement the 18-55mm kit lens.  Read on to find out ...

New glass for the Nikon 1 series

Launched alongside the Nikon 1 V3 hybrid camera on the 13th March 2014, the VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom and VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 are two new lenses for the CX-format Nikon 1 series. Boosting the number ...

Nikon 1 V3 – Setting new standards for performance

Launched on the 13th March 2014, the Nikon 1 V3 is the new flagship model in Nikon’s ‘pro’ range of mirrorless hybrid cameras. With a new 18.4Mp sensor and impressive performance specs, does the Nikon ...

Samsung NX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens test: Value option?

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Kit lenses aren’t the most exciting models in a maker’s line-up but, with its i-Function feature, this is one of the more interesting and better made of its type. But, how well does it perform ...

Samyang 24mm F1.4 lens test: Best 24mm lens for Canon full-frame EOS users?

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We’ve had the opportunity to test the new ultra-high speed Samyang 24mm F1.4 prime, and thought we would alter our usual review format to take a look at the best lenses for Canon full-frame users. ...

Nikon D4s sensor test: Master of Darkness?

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Nikon’s mid-term revision to their flagship full-frame D4 series camera includes an updated 16-Mpix CMOS sensor and the new Expeed 4 processor amongst a raft of other, mostly subtle refinements. Read on to find out ...

Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS lens test: Good value?

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As the first zoom offered for the new full frame A7r and A7 the mid-range moderate speed Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* 24-70mm f4 is a key lens for Sony. Read on to find out how well ...

Best lenses for the 20-MPix Sony Alpha A3000: Primes and Zooms

Continuing our series of lens recommendations for new camera models, we’ve had the opportunity to assess the new entry-level Sony A3000 - the first of a new DSLR form-factor from the firm to adopt the ...

RED Epic Dragon test: First camera to break the 100-point DxOMark sensor score barrier!

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The highly configurable RED Epic Dragon is the latest version of the firm’s original Epic-M Digital Still and Motion Camera (DSMC). Although we are more used to analyzing still cameras at DxOMark, we’ve had a ...

Leica X Vario sensor test: Formidable low-light performance

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Leica’s latest addition to the range of APS-C X cameras adopts a 16-Mpix sensor and useful 28-70mm equivalent Vario-Elmar zoom. Read on to find out how well it performs. ...

Leica S sensor test: Consummate performer?

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Leica’s re-imagined S medium format camera adopts the 30 x 45mm 37.5-Mpix CCD of the original Leica S2 but adds improved image processing, built-in GPS and a number of other refinements. Read on to find ...

Sony Alpha A5000 sensor test: Seriously small, but big on performance?

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With Sony dropping the NEX branding from their mirrorless models, adopting a 20-Mpix APS-C CMOS sensor in a small form factor the new Alpha a5000 appears to continue the NEX lineage. Read on to find ...

Olympus Stylus 1 sensor test

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Bearing a striking resemblance to the firm’s hugely popular mirrorless OM-D E-M5 the Stylus 1 is in fact a high-end digital compact camera complete with EVF and a high speed constant aperture 28-300mm equivalent zoom. ...

Pentax HD DA 20-40mm f2.8-4 ED Limited lens test: Prime performance in a zoom

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When Pentax announced the revised HD Limited primes, the firm also revealed the first HD Limited zoom. Read on to find out how this exciting new addition to the range performs.  ...

Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di VC USD Canon mount lens test: New contender

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Tamron has released a new modestly priced, stabilized super-telephoto zoom for both full-frame and APS-C cameras, the SP 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di VC USD. How does this $1,100 model compare against the slightly shorter-range Sigma and ...

Nikon D3300 sensor test: Revised entry-level model

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Nikon’s incremental revisions to their entry-level D3000 series cameras means the latest model, the Nikon D3300 can compete with most other models in the range and should prove tempting against rival offerings. Read on to ...

Sigma 150-500mm f5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Sony and Pentax mount lens test: Versatile super-telephoto zoom

Sigma are well known for their accessibly priced models and at just under $1,100 the 150-500mm f5-6.3 APO seems like a promising alternative to the premium offerings from the camera makers. Although one of the ...

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