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Canon PowerShot G16 First Impressions Review

26 Sep

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Canon’s PowerShot G16 might not be a massive upgrade compared to its predecessor, but it is a a solid camera that evolves the G-series in some interesting ways. In this article, we take a look at the G16’s real-world performance and dig into its new Wi-Fi feature as well as taking a critical look at its improved video mode. We’ve also added many more images to our previously-published gallery of real-world samples. Click through for a link to our first-impressions review. 

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Nikonos reborn? Our first impressions review of the submersible Nikon AW1

19 Sep

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The Nikon 1 System has been around for a couple of years now, but the emergence of the AW1 signals a radical departure from what has been the norm. Functionally very similar to the 14MP J3 which Nikon announced earlier this year, the AW1 is waterproof to 15m (49ft), shockproof from 2m (6.6 ft), and freezeproof. It’s being announced alongside two equally rugged lenses, and a range of colorful silicone skins for underwater and wet weather use. We had the opportunity to use the new camera recently, and we’ve put together a first impressions review covering its design, operation and key features. Click through for a link. 

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Olympus O-MD E-M1: First Impressions Review

10 Sep

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The O-MD E-M1 has just been announced and takes its place as both Olympus’ flagship Micro Four Thirds camera and the successor to the E-5 DSLR. We’ve been spending some time with a production unit, taking the new 16.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor for a spin in a variety of conditions. Follow the link to learn more about this high-end mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.

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6 September, 2013 – Blackmagic Cinema Camera First Impressions

06 Sep

Imagine if your DSLR, and indeed all affordable cameras had very small sensors, and could only shoot JPGs; highly compressed and in a limited colour space. Imagine if only very expensive medium format cameras could shoot raw with large sensors.

That’s been the case till recently in the world of video. Small sensors, no depth of field to speak of, restricted colour space, and baked JPG type images. Not a pretty picture – literally.

Now a small Australian company, Blackmagic, has a series of moderately priced cameras that can shoot raw video. We have been working with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera in MFT mount, and our First Impressions report is now online.

"Having been to Antarctica with Michael and Kevin, I would say after having traveled the world and shot nearly my entire life as an exhibiting photographer,  it was one of my highlights in my life and I talk about it, all the time.  The images and experience of seeing something visionary and nearly extinct from the world, to see and experience the wildlife and scenery that does not fear humans is amazing.  The images I shot there won me two Smithsonian awards and nearly 18 other international awards". – Tim Wolcott

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 First Impressions Review

01 Aug

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Prior to its announcement today, we had the opportunity to use Panasonic’s new high-end Lumix DMC-GX7 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. As well as a redesigned 16MP Live MOS sensor, the GX7 features a tilting camcorder-style EVF, a tiltable rear LCD screen and a silent mode designed to capture full-resolution still images without the mechanical shutter. Click through for our hands-on first impressions review. 

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First impressions and photos from Nokia’s 41MP Lumia 1020

24 Jul

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Nokia’s Lumia 1020 is the company’s second attempt at a 41-megapixel camera phone, and it’s been generating a lot of hype. As the follow-up to last year’s 808 PureView phone, Nokia’s latest has much to prove. The 808 remains one of the best smartphones we’ve ever looked at in terms of its photographic capabilities, so we’ve been keen to get our hands on the 1020 which melds Nokia’s innovative ‘oversampling’ technology with a more modern Windows operating system. We offer our first look at the Lumia 1020 on connect.dpreview.com.

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27 June, 2013 – Sony Rx1N Initial Impressions

27 Jun

Last year the Sony Rx1 took the industry by surprise, and photographers were somewhat astonished. A pocket-sized 24MP full frame camera with a superb Zeiss lens. It was a wow, though an expensive wow.

Today Sony has upped the ante a bit more by introducing the Rx1N, the same camera but this time without an AA filter, for that little bit of extra resolution. My first impressions review is now online.

"Michael’s and Jeff’s tutorial videos are absolutely awesome, not only because of the information transmitted but also because of the casual, conversational style which somehow really makes things stick in your memory."


The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

 
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First impressions and real-world samples from the Pentax K-50

13 Jun

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Fresh from the Pentax Ricoh launch event in New York, we’ve put together a real-world samples gallery from the Pentax K-50. The 16MP mid-range DSLR builds on the very likeable K-30 and promises improved image processing. We take a closer look at the K-50 and its similar sibling, the K-500, to see just what they bring to the table, as well as presenting a selection of full-resolution sample images.

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First impressions shooting with the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM

10 Jun

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We’ve just published our first impressions of shooting with the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 EX DC lens. We’ve tried to express just why we’re so excited about this lens, which offers APS-C DSLR users access to some of the depth-of-field and low-light capabilities that full-frame shooters get from their F2.8 zooms. We’re hoping to hear about pricing and availability soon so, in the meantime and in the light of our first impressions, what would you expect to pay for this lens?

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Roger Cicala gives first impressions on new Zeiss Touit 32mm F1.8

04 Jun

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Roger Cicala of Lensrentals has published a blog post in which he gives his first impressions of the new Carl Zeiss 32mm F1.8 ‘Touit’ lens, in Sony E-mount. Unlike Roger’s normal approach, where he exhaustively tests multiple samples of the same lens, he was only able to look at a single example of the 32mm F1.8 on the Sony NEX-7. Click through for some details of his findings, and a link to the full article at the lensrentals blog.

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