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Nokia Lumia 1520 sensor test: Pushing the boundaries?

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Nokia has decided to take on rivals with larger screens but, with its smaller 4.3 x 5.8mm 20-Mpix CMOS sensor, can this model resoundingly beat them in image quality?  Read on to find out. ...

Samyang 16mm F2.0 ED AS UMC CS lens test: A worthy contender

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Samyang is earning a reputation for good quality yet sensitively priced, high-speed full-frame manual focus primes. Can this new APS-C only 24mm equivalent model offer similar value and optical quality? Read on to find out. ...

Canon EOS 1200D sensor test: Rebel with a cause?

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With an 18-Mpix CMOS sensor the Canon EOS 1200D, otherwise known as the Rebel T5 in the US and Kiss X70 in Asia, is the latest entry-level model DSLR from the maker. Read on to ...

Nikon 1 V3 sensor test: Ahead by design?

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After the initial interest surrounding the original Nikon 1 V1 and the somewhat lackluster follow-up to that in the form of the Nikon 1 V2, the firm has introduced, arguably, the most exciting looking and ...

Samyang 24mm F1.4 ED AS UMC (AE) lens test: Best 24mm lens for Nikon full-frame users?

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Following the recent review of the Canon mount model we’ve had the opportunity to test the Nikon mount version of ultra-high speed Samyang 24mm F1.4 prime. Unlike the Canon version this model has a built-in ...

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 ...

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