The Leica SL Typ 601 is the German manufacturer’s first foray into the full-frame mirrorless world, offering a 24MP CMOS sensor in a weather-sealed, milled-aluminum body. Three SL lenses have been introduced for the system, but an M-mount adapter opens up a number of possibilities for the camera. We took advantage of some limited time to shoot with the SL and the Summilux-M 35mm F1.4 ASPH and 50mm F1.4 – see what the combination looks like. Read more
Tag: samples
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Wide lens, right price? Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED real-world samples
Earlier this year Nikon expanded a series of F1.8 primes with the 24mm F1.8G ED, sitting alongside 20mm and 35mm models. Compact and lightweight, it hits a $ 750 price point that’s relatively reasonable, considering the F1.4 version retails for over $ 2000. We’ve spent some time shooting with the new 24mm prime – take a look at its performance out and about. Read more
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Maui Style: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 real-world samples posted
Fall weather has arrived here in Seattle, so what better time to head for the Valley Isle of Maui? The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 superzoom, which features an 25-600mm equiv. F2.8 lens and weather-sealed body, somehow found itself in a suitcase. You can see how it handled the tropical weather in our real-world sample gallery.
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Canon EOS M3 real-world samples
The Canon EOS M3 has been available in European and Asian markets for some time, but it’s making its debut on US store shelves next month. The M3 is Canon’s most serious mirrorless camera yet, offering a 24.2MP APS-C sensor, twin control dials, 3″ tilting LCD and built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Welcoming it to our shores, we took the M3 out during some of our last long days of summer. Read more
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Show off: Sony Cyber-shot RX10 II slow-motion and 4K video samples
The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 II offers some impressive video capture capabilities including the option to record in 4K. And like the RX100 IV, the RX10 II can capture slow motion video at 240, 480 or 960fps, the latter of which gives the equivalent of 40x super slow motion. Read more
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North by Northwest: Sony Alpha 7R II real-world samples from Portland
The Sony Alpha 7R II is one of the most talked-about cameras of the year so far. And with a 42MP BSI full-frame sensor, 5-axis image stabilization rated to 4.5 stops and 4K UHD video recording it’s easy to understand why. Up to now we’ve only had access to pre-production models, but that all changed this week. Read more
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Hot Shots: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II real-world samples
Sony’s Cyber-shot RX10 II looks a lot like its predecessor, with a similar form factor and the same 24-200mm equivalent F2.8 lens. However, it adds some interesting new technology in the form of a 20MP stacked CMOS sensor, enabling 4K video, 14 fps burst shooting and slow-motion video recording. We recently got our hands on a full-production model – take a look at some initial real-world samples. See gallery
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Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 LM WR real-world samples
Fujifilm announced the XF 90mm F2 in May, adding a 137mm equiv. focal length to its X-system’s arsenal. We’ve been spending some quality time outdoors with the 90mm, take a look at how it performs against real-world subjects. Read more
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Olympus Tough TG-4 studio and real-world samples posted
Olympus’ TG-series Tough cameras have been a popular choice among enthusiasts looking for a rugged compact. The TG-4 is waterproof to 15m/50ft, as well as shockproof and crushproof, and includes Raw support. See how it performs out and about and in our studio compared to other rugged compacts. Read more
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Motorola Moto X Style preview and samples
The Moto X Style is Motorola’s brand new flagship smartphone and replaces the 2014 edition of the Moto X, using a 1/2.3″ 21MP BSI CMOS sensor and F2.0 lens. We’ve had a chance to try the new model before launch, and we took it out to capture a range of sample shots in varying light conditions. Read more