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In my first Field Test for the new Fujifilm X-H1, I looked at the camera's revised design and its familiar image sensor. In the newly-published Field Test Part II, the focus shifts toward the X-H1's shooting experience, autofocus and overall performance for...
We've tested some really cool cameras over the years, but the Sony RX10 IV has to be among the very coolest! Designed as the ultimate one-size-fits-all camera, the RX10 IV impresses in most respects thanks to a combination of great image quality and absolutely mind-blowing levels of performance. Sony is not exaggerating...
The Fujifilm X-H1 is the newest flagship X Series camera. While there may be some familiar features, such as the 24MP X-Trans CMOS III and X-Processor Pro image processor, there is also a lot that is new, including a more rugged design, new electronic...
Well, here's something we don't typically review on IR: smartphones. When I bought the iPhone 8 Plus last fall, I decided to do an extensive Field Test more or less as an excuse to thoroughly try out the camera. I came out rather impressed with the quality, all things...
As we saw in my first Field Test, the Canon G1X Mark III includes a larger APS-C sensor than its predecessor, but the tradeoff is that the lens is shorter and slower. In my just-published second Field Test, I look at the G1X III's overall shooting experience,...
Not long after Sigma announced their new 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art zoom lens, we were able to get our hands on it and put it through its paces in the wild. While our lab testing results are still to come, I was able to Field Test the lens up here in Maine...
Every time I see the price point of Panasonic GH cameras, I still shake my head in disbelief. At $2500 for the GH5S, you're getting a monumentally powerful filmmaking tool that performs well above the...
The Canon G1X Mark III is very different from its predecessor. One of the biggest changes is the shift from a 12-megapixel, 1.5-inch type sensor to a 24-megapixel APS-C sensor. Along with this increase in megapixel count and sensor size, the built-in lens has...
The Light L16 is the first hardware device from a company who claims their clever multi-lens computational photography technology will be a "DSLR killer." After years of hype and teasers, we finally got our hands on one, and suffice it to say, the image quality and performance...
In my first two Panasonic G9 Field Tests, I tested the camera's primary imaging and video performance. The G9 performed very well in both respects. However, a camera is more than its biggest features.
In the case of the G9, it has many interesting features...
When one hears "Panasonic mirrorless camera" and "video recording," you probably immediately think of the GH5 or new GH5S, and for good reason -- they are amazing video cameras. With the recent G9 camera, however, Panasonic focused more on still photography...
The latest lens to join the Fujifilm GF lens lineup is the GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR, which I recently had the chance to use. This 35mm-equivalent prime is relatively compact for a GFX lens, weighing in at just over a pound (17.3 ounces/490 grams) and balances very...
Back in September, Fujifilm released their first 1:1 macro lens for their X series cameras, the XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR. The 120mm-equivalent macro lens delivers excellent close-up performance, including in the corners, but it also works well as a regular...
Panasonic's new G9 mirrorless camera employs a DSLR-like design but is part of a lightweight and relatively compact ecosystem. Even when paired with a 100-400mm lens (200-800mm-equivalent thanks to the Four Thirds sensor), the combination remains easy to travel with and...
In my first Field Test for the Fujifilm X-E3, I looked at the camera primarily with respect to its still imaging capabilities. I also looked at its design, autofocus and performance. The X-E3 also has video chops. I put the 4K-equipped camera's video features and...
Despite all the attention towards Sony full-frame cameras these days, they still make some darn good APS-C cameras. With the recent announcement of the E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens, the E-mount system is still alive and kicking all around. This new travel zoom lens joins a...
In my first Canon EOS M100 Field Test, I looked at the mirrorless camera's performance when capturing still images. It impressed me quite a lot. In the M100 Field Test Part II, I have focused on the camera's capabilities for video recording.
Thanks to its Dual Pixel...
Beginning photographers who are looking to move up from their smartphone or a small-sensored point-and-shoot camera yet are still wanting something that's small and lightweight have numerous options nowadays, one of which being Canon's refreshed, entry-level...
Does the Sony A7R III deserve the hype and excitement it has been getting across the photo community? After several days shooting with it and numerous hours working with both photos and videos produced by it, I have to say yes, it absolutely does. The Sony A7R III does a...
In our first two Nikon D850 Field Tests (you can read Part I here and Part II here) we looked at the full-frame DSLR primarily as a stills camera. In the newly-published Nikon D850 Field Test Part III, I have taken a look at it as a video camera.
The Nikon D850 includes a built-in 4K...