We’d expect image quality from Canon’s EOS Rebel T6s and T6i (760D and 750D) to be very similar, and so far the 24.2MP APS-C DSLRs haven’t surprised us in our studio tests. The real differences between these two models is in the user experience, as the T6s provides advanced touches like a top-panel LCD and rear quick control dial for easier access to exposure settings. We delve into what it’s like using each of these cameras in our shooting experience. Read more
Tag: impressions
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Fujifilm X-T10 First Impressions & Image Samples
The Fujifilm X-T10 shares a similar relationship to the X-T1 that the OM-D E-M10 shares with its siblings – advanced features borrowed from a higher-spec model in a compact body. The X-T10 uses the X-T1’s 16MP APS-C X-Trans sensor but offers slightly downgraded hardware and lacks weather-sealing. We’ve had the X-T10 in our hands long enough to get familiar with it and put together some first impressions. Read more
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Dynamic range test added to Canon EOS 5DS R First Impressions Review
Canon’s EOS 5DS R tops anything we’ve seen in its class for resolution, but that’s only part of the image quality equation. We put its 50MP sensor to the test in our Raw dynamic range studio and real-world tests. Take a look at the kind of performance you might expect from the 5DS R’s (enormous) Raw files. Read more
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And Now For Something Different: Voigtländer 40mm f/2.8 Heliar samples and impressions
Voigtländer is one of the oldest names in photography, with a long history of making cameras and lenses. Recently, the company has turned its focus from affordable M-mount lenses to lenses with digital cameras in mind. We recently got our hands on the 40mm VM f/2.8 Heliar, made specifically for full-frame and APS-C Sony E-mount cameras. Read more
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Nikon D7200 First Impressions updated
Our Nikon D7200 First Impressions Review gets a significant update today with dynamic range test results, studio scene analysis and a detailed breakdown of the camera’s controls and menus. The D7200 is Nikon’s flagship crop-sensor DSLR, with a 24MP sensor, updated 51-point AF system and much-improved continuous shooting buffer depth. We’re hard at work on the full review – take a look at how the D7200 has performed so far in our testing. Read more
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Better, buffer: Nikon D7200 First Impressions Review posted
Nikon’s D7200 has some big shoes to fill. The D7100 was one of our favorite midrange DSLRs of the past few years, and though it’s by no means a radical upgrade, the D7200 presents some notable new features. It has a 24.2MP CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter, an updated 51-point AF system sensitive to -3EV, a much larger buffer that can take up to 27 Raw images at 6 fps, and Wi-Fi with NFC. Read more
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 II First Impressions Review updated with shooting experience
Our first impressions review of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II covered the cameras updates, physical features and (of course) our first impressions on using it. Now that we’ve had some more time with the camera, we’ve put together some more thoughts on shooting with the E-M5 II – from grey Seattle to the bright sunshine of Bermuda. Read more
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Rebels with a cause: Canon EOS Rebel T6s / T6i First Impressions Review
Canon has just refreshed the top part of its entry-level Rebel series and it’s looking more serious than ever before. The Canon EOS Rebel T6s and its Rebel T6i sibling use the same 24.2MP APS-C sensor and offer a new Hybrid CMOS AF III system with sensor-based phase detection for improved live view focusing. We’ve spent some time with both models – take a look at a comparison between the models and our impressions on handling them. Read more
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Nifty Fifty: Canon EOS 5DS / 5DS R First Impressions Review
Canon’s two newest professional DSLRs, the 50 megapixel EOS 5DS and 5DS R, share the distinction of offering the highest resolution available in the full-frame class. We’ve had our hands on the new cameras – take a look at what’s new and find out our initial impressions. Read more
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 II First Impressions Review posted
At a glance the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II appears relatively unchanged from its predecessor, so you have to look a little closer to see how much work Olympus has put into the new model. The E-M5 II uses a redesigned 16MP Four Thirds sensor and offers a 40MP high-resolution shot mode powered by its 5-axis image stabilization. See its high-resolution mode in action and learn more about the subtle improvements included in the E-M5 II in our First Impressions Review. Read more