Enthusiast photographers have been waiting in agony for a replacement to the Canon EOS 7D for five years. Their wishes have finally been granted – and in a big way – with the arrival of the EOS 7D Mark II. With a new sensor, improved AF system, faster image processor, and Full HD video, we think that it was worth the wait. For a lot more on the 7D II, read our detailed First Impressions Review.
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Special FX: Nikon D750 First impressions review
The D750 is Nikon’s latest FX format camera, which borrows features from the D810 and marries them with a 24MP sensor, offering a faster frame-rate than any non-professional full-frame Nikon DSLR. Aimed squarely at enthusiasts and full-frame upgraders the D750 boasts a comprehensive video and still photography specification which includes a tilting rear LCD screen and (on paper) an improved version of the 51-point AF system found in the D810. We’ve been using a pre-production camera for a few days – click through for our first impressions.
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Self portrait: Olympus PEN E-PL7 First Impressions Review
At first glance the Olympus PEN E-PL7 looks like yet another compact, selfie-friendly mirrorless camera — but looks can be deceiving. The innards of the camera come largely from the excellent OM-D E-M10, and Olympus touts the E-PL7’s autofocus system as its best yet. For all the details on the latest PEN, check out our First Impressions Review.
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X-Trans excellence? Fujifilm X30 First Impressions Review
Fujifilm’s new X30 premium compact is an intriguing piece of kit, with a larger-than-average sensor and reasonably fast lens. While not a revolutionary upgrade to the X20, it still provides some nice improvements. After some play time, we’ve put together a First Impressions Review that spells out what’s new and what’s not.
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What’s NEX? Sony Alpha a5100 first impressions review
As Sony introduces the Alpha a5100 interchangeable lens camera, it officially leaves behind the NEX moniker its mirrorless line originated with. The a5100 picks up where the NEX-5 series leaves off, combining the 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor of the a6000 and the more compact footprint of the NEX-5T. The a5100 also inherits many of the a6000’s good qualities, including its impressive autofocus system. The a5100 also one-ups its big brother by offering 1080/60p video at 50Mbps. We took a hands-on, preliminary look at the a5100. Read more
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Nikon D810: A sport photographer’s impressions
UK-based sports photographer Guy Swarbrick specializes in shooting cycling events, but this summer he got the opportunity to shoot the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Scotland. Just before the games he took delivery of Nikon’s latest full-frame DSLR the D810, and in this article he shares his experiences of using the camera. Click through to read his impressions of the D810, and take a look at some of his pictures.
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Real-world samples added to Sony SLT-A77 II First Impressions
The Sony SLT-A77 II is that company’s latest DSLR using translucent mirror technology. With a 24MP CMOS sensor, it has a newly-designed 79-point AF system and offers 12fps continuous shooting with autofocus. That’s all very impressive on paper, but what’s it like in the real world? We’ve pulled together a sample gallery and added it to our a77 II First Impressions Review. See gallery
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5 July, 2014 – Pentax 645Z First Impressions
There has been a lot of chatter lately about the Sony 50mp CMOS chip and the cameras it has been put it. Phase One and Hassleblad have both announced 50mm versions of their backs in the last few months. Pentax announced theirs too and just last week started to ship the Pentax 645Z. We we managed to get our hands one and Michael with Nick Devlin take this new camera through its paces. Is it all the camera everyone was hoping for? Now you can find out by reading Pentax 645Z First Impressions Review.
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One of a kind? Nikon 1 V3 First Impressions Review
The Nikon 1 V3 offers an 18.4 megapixel 1″-type CMOS sensor, a significant gain in resolution over its 14.2 megapixel V2 predecessor. Since its introduction the 1 system has offered impressive auto focus and burst shooting capabilities so it’s no surprise that the V3 excels in these areas – it offers 20 fps burst shooting with continuous AF and a Hybrid AF system using 171 contrast-detect and 105 phase-detect points. It’s the most promising mirrorless camera Nikon has offered enthusiasts yet, and our full review is underway. In the meantime, take a look at our first impressions and shooting experience.
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Budget M43: Kodak Pixpro S-1 First Impressions Review
Kodak is arguably the most famous name of all in photography, but it ultimately failed to manage the transition from film to digital, and ended up exiting the consumer imaging business altogether in 2013. But now JK Imaging, which licenses the Kodak name, has created an interchangeable lens camera. The Pixpro S-1 is an entry-level model that’s designed to attract budding photographers who are buying their first system camera. Click through to read our first impressions.