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Pentax 645Z Review
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51.4mp | $8,500
Medium-format cameras offer truly spectacular resolution, but until now, it's always come alongside a difficult compromise. With the Pentax 645Z, that changes. Building on 2010's 645D, the Pentax 645Z offers features that are rare or in some cases unique in a medium-format camera. Pick up its weather-sealed body, and you'll find both live view and video capture on offer, not to mention an extremely wide sensitivity range, 27-point phase-detect autofocus system -- and compared to rivals, very swift performance too! And of course, you'll get the incredible detail-gathering capability of medium-format, plus a really big, bright viewfinder. Is it time you considered moving up from full-frame? Read our Pentax 645Z review, and find out!


Nikon V3 Review
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18.4mp | 3.0x | $1,197
Nikon's 1-series cameras are popular with some for their compact nature, but its flagship models have had a hard time competing with larger-sensored cameras. The company aims to turn all that around with the Nikon V3, a camera that brings improved image quality, stupendously fast autofocus, and absolutely jaw-dropping speed. But the 1"-type sensor size remains: Can the V3 persuade enthusiasts to look past its limits and see its advantages? Find out in our Nikon V3 review!


Samsung NX30 Review
image of the Samsung NX30 digital camera
20.3mp | 3.1x | $1,000
Despite the 'flagship' moniker, Samsung's newest high-end NX camera packs a punch with its performance, at a very affordable street price more in line with upper entry-level to lower mid-level DSLRs. The Samsung NX30 is a strong contender for those looking for a relatively compact, high-performance camera at a great value. While the NX-mount lens lineup is a little lacking at the moment, which might dissuade some more advanced users who need more specialized lenses, the NX30 and available native lenses are more than capable for capturing everything from general lifestyle, portrait and travel photos, to even a good amount of action and sports, while built-in Wi-Fi with NFC makes it easy to share these images. Read more in our Samsung NX30 review!


Sony RX100 III Review
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20.2mp | 2.9x | $788
It was clear from its heritage that the Sony RX100 III would be an exciting camera, given that both its predecessors earned our Pocket Camera of the Year award, two years running. But that level of success also meant some mighty big shoes to fill. Sony's pocket-friendly shooter line are in a class of their own, and we shot all three models side-by-side to determine once and for all -- which is the best compact camera that money can buy? Did the RX100 III have what it took to steal the crown? Read our Sony RX100 III review, and find out!


Panasonic GH4 Review
image of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 digital camera
16.1mp | Non-Zoomx | $2,192
The Panasonic GH4 takes the impressive specs and performance of the GH3 and kicks them up a notch -- a big notch -- with faster burst shooting, quicker AF, and a host of other improvements, not to mention tons of new video features. With 4K video, higher bitrate Full HD, focus peaking, zebras, a plethora of image tweaking adjustments and clean, uncompressed HDMI output, the GH4 is at home in the hands of not only advanced and professional still photographers, but also in the hands of advanced and professional videographers. Read more in our in-depth Panasonic GH4 review!


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Samsung NX1 First Shots: First production tests from Samsung's new super-camera
Featured Story 11/11, 18:52 EST The Samsung NX1 "uber camera," the company's first truly pro-level NX body, has arrived at IR HQ and was immediately escorted to the lab for a run through its paces. We've just now published our First Shots set of lab sample image for all your pixel-peeping pleasure. With a brand new backside-illuminated 28.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor... (more)

Canon launches totally redesigned EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens
Featured Story 11/11, 11:00 EST Wildlife and sports shooters, among others, will be thrilled by a new addition to Canon's EF-mount lens lineup today. The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM zoom lens is a far-reaching telephoto that replaces the existing EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM with a full-on redesign. Priced at US$2,200 or thereabouts -- some US$500 more than... (more)

Canon 7D Mark II: Full set of lab samples with final production firmware, more real-world gallery photos
Featured Story 11/11, 10:09 EST After spending some time out in California with Dave Etchells and the opening of the new Canon Experience Center, the 7D Mark II has returned. Now sporting final-production firmware since the last time the camera visited our test lab, we've updated our Samples page with re-done First Shots as well as the accompanying complete series of... (more)

Hands-on at Canon's new "Experience Center" in Southern California
Featured Story 11/10, 22:28 EST Have you ever wondered what the view was like through a $14,000 800mm f/5.6 super-telephoto? How about a $45,000 30-300mm Cinema lens? If you're anywhere near Costa Mesa, CA, now's your chance to find out! We recently toured Canon's new "Experience Center" in Southern California, and came away drooling over the gear on display, and... (more)

Sony A7S Image Quality Analysis: How does the low-res, high ISO A7S stack up against the competition?
Featured Story 11/07, 11:21 EST We've just completed our comparative analysis of the Sony A7S's image quality performance as well as print quality chops. Having only a 12-megapixel full-frame sensor, the Sony A7S is rather unique among modern cameras, which tend to pack more and more pixels onto their imaging chips and result in stunningly large image... (more)

Nikon launches season 2 of its Behind the Scenes educational video series
11/10, 08:54 EST Earlier this year, Nikon launched its Behind the Scenes video series featuring useful photography tips and tricks from professional photographers Joe McNally, Corey Rich and Tamara Lackey. The series consisted of 15 short videos that covered topics such as lighting, time-lapse photography, video and more. Following up on the popular first... (more)

Lytro Platform makes light field technology accessible for 'innovative organizations'
11/07, 17:41 EST When Lytro first announced its original light field camera, the device caused a lot of stir. Some believed that it would usher in a new age of photography, while others quickly discarded the camera as a gimmick. The truth is somewhere in between, at least at this stage. While the light field technology certainly is exciting and brings new... (more)

Camera Deals of the Day: Nikon D750 Kit $2997; Canon 7D Mark II Kit + Free CamRanger Bundle $2149; Sony A7/A7R Trade-In Bonus and more!
11/07, 17:27 EST Happy Friday everyone! Time for a new rundown of camera deals! On the docket today are some great DSLR deals for Canon and Nikon models, including the new 7D Mark II and D750! The Sony A7 and A7R Trade-in Program over at Adorama is back and in addition to some instant rebates on these cameras, there's an extra bonus for trading in your old... (more)

Sigma dp2 Quattro Shooter's Report part II: Performance, lens quality and the Foveon Detail Dive
11/07, 16:23 EST Foveon sensors are all about the detail, and our reviewer Eamon Hickey has just completed the second and final installment of his dp2Q Shooter's Report with much more to explore in the coveted fine detail department. Also in this report he discusses more about the AF performance, lens quality and higher ISO performance as compared to its predecessors. Dive into Eamon's dp2Q Shooter's Report... (more)

Uniqball tripod head keeps all your shots on the level
11/06, 09:56 EST I recently discovered a type of ballhead I had never seen before in the weekly newsletter from B&H. It's called Uniqball, and the maker claims it combines the features of a leveling base, a pan-tilt head, and a gimbal into one small, light head. I got a test sample, and my first reaction on seeing it was "how pretty!" The machining is all... (more)

Canon 7D Mk II "may be the best weather-sealed camera" according to Roger Cicala
11/05, 17:34 EST Roger Cicala has done it again. Another innocent camera has fallen victim to this madman's camera dissection craziness. But it was for a good cause -- namely to see whether Canon's claim that the 7D Mark II's weather sealing was "4 times better" than on the original 7D would hold up to scrutiny. And hold up it did indeed. In a recent blog post over at... (more)

Amazon now offers Prime subscribers free unlimited space for their photos
11/04, 15:26 EST With tablets and small laptops becoming more powerful all the time, many of us use portable computers as an on-the-go solution for photo editing. With that comes a culprit though: storage. SSDs, while getting more affordable all the time, all still considerably more expensive than classic spinning drives when it comes to large capacities. If... (more)

Canon 7D Mark II Sample Gallery: Production model hits the trails in our first batch of real-world shots
11/03, 18:21 EST After a brief experience at Photokina with the Canon 7D Mark II, the long-awaited update to Canon's flagship APS-C model, we've finally gotten our hands on a final production version of this hot speed-demon DSLR and just published our first batch of sample gallery photos! Taking it out for a spin this past weekend for some early morning... (more)

Think Tank Photo's new Perception backpacks and Digital Holster 5 are for the mirrorless photographer on the go
11/03, 14:06 EST At Photo Plus Expo 2014 in New York City, Think Tank Photo has announced a new backpack series that is aimed at users of mirrorless cameras. It's called the Perception series, and ThinkTank touts it as its smallest and lightest backpack series. Coming in three sizes and two colors, the Perception backpacks offer space for a mirrorless camera... (more)

Fujifilm X30 sample gallery images posted!
11/03, 14:00 EST One of the first cameras I reviewed for Imaging Resource was the classic-looking, oh-so-retro Fujifilm XF1. It sported the same size 2/3" X-Trans sensor (version I) as the X30, as well as the same 12mp resolution, a similar fixed-lens 4x zoom (slightly different range) and of course also proudly displayed the nifty notion that a camera... (more)

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