Reviews

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  February 2, 2025

  Canon EOS 850D / Rebel T8i review

  : out of 5

  Andy Westlake discovers if the Canon EOS 850D / Rebel T8i has what it takes to succeed in a world now dominated by mirrorless cameras.

  by Andy Westlake

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  February 2, 2025

  Urth Variable ND64-1000 Filter Plus+ review: strong for video, less good for photography

  : out of 5

  Variable neutral density filters are more versatile than standard filters. Angela Nicholson takes a close look at a high-end, high-strength offering from Urth.

  by Angela Nicholson

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  February 1, 2025

  Fujifilm X-S20 Review – Vlogging mastermind

  : out of 5

  Joshua Waller tests the Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm's 26.1MP APS-C mirrorless camera, with enhanced battery life, enhanced video recording, including a new vlogging mode. How does it perform?

  by Joshua Waller

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  February 1, 2025

  Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS Twist Carbon Fibre Tripod review

  : out of 5

  Jeremy Waller reviews the Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS Twist Carbon Fibre tripod - does it offer enough to be worth the purchase?

  by Jeremy Waller

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  January 30, 2025

  Google Pixel 7a Review: king of budget phone cameras?

  : out of 5

  The Google Pixel 7a had a completely updated camera system - but can this budget offering still compete? Joshua Waller reviews.

  by Joshua Waller

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  January 29, 2025

  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Review

  : out of 5

  Canon’s focus is now on its EOS R mirrorless system, but if you feel for a top-end DSLR, look no further than the great value for money EOS 5D Mark IV. This exceptional full-frame DSLR…

  by Michael Topham

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  January 25, 2025

  Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 FE review: tiny, cheap, and a little bit weird

  : out of 5

  It’s the smallest and cheapest autofocus lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Andy Westlake finds out whether this tiny ‘body cap lens’ is more than just a gimmick.

  by Andy Westlake

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  January 24, 2025

  Pentax WG-8 review – made for tough adventures

  : out of 5

  Sitting just beneath the range topping WG-6 in Pentax’s toughened camera line up, does the WG-8 offer enough over and above the simultaneously released WG-1000 to justify almost double the price tag?

  by Gavin Stoker

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  January 23, 2025

  Sony Alpha A1 review – top marks A1

  : out of 5

  Sony’s ground-breaking high-resolution, high-speed flagship delivers remarkable performance; but with a price to match

  by Andy Westlake

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  January 23, 2025

  Pergear 100mm F2.8 2X Macro – larger than life on a budget 

  Aliz Kovacs-Zoldi shares her experience using the fully manual Pergear 100mm F/2.8 2x Macro lens

  by Alíz Kovács-Zöldi