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Sony A6000 Image Quality Analysis—our take on how this hot camera stands up to the competition

 
 

You've been beating our doors down for information and images on the wildly popular Sony A6000, and we love it! Bringing you timely analysis and information is our raison d'etre, and all the more so for these more popular models.

We therefore present to you the next in our series of posts for the A6000: our Image...

The Panasonic GH4 has landed in our lab! First Shots now posted

 
 

Dating back to the Panasonic GH1, the GH line of cameras has been targeted at videographers while sporting rich feature sets generally found on more expensive professional video rigs. The Panasonic GH4 is the latest in this popular line and has just completed the first pass through our test lab.

We'll be bringing you a...

You make the call - Is the D4S the fairest of them all? Nikon D4S First Shots posted (w/ISO 409,600!)

 
 

The Nikon D4S has an interesting dilemma: there are no other cameras in our Comparometer that go up to ISO 409,600, and therefore no competition to duel in that premium high altitude. Ah well, there are still a myriad of intriguing comparisons for you to make with our lab test First Shots from Nikon's flagship...

Olympus Stylus 1 - our full review is complete!

 
 

It's finally finished - our full and complete Olympus Stylus 1 review is ready and waiting for you. In it you'll find the final installment of our Shooter's Report where we'll explore more features and delve into testing the Stylus 1's capable lens against a competing bridge camera as well as a Micro Four Thirds option...

Canon 5D Mark III dynamic range approaches Nikon D800 with Dual ISO hack, but not without consequences

Much to the envy of the dedicated 5D Mark III shooter, Nikon's D800 and D800E DSLRs enjoy eye-watering dynamic range, making them ideal for landscape photographers. Thanks to the friendly hackers from Magic Lantern, there's an intriguing hack to significantly boost the dynamic range of the Mark III. It works incredibly well, but there are drawbacks....

This is what happens when you up- and download a YouTube video 1,000 times

 
 

This video's an oldie but a goodie, and some of us here at IR hadn't see this before -- and chances are, that goes for our readers as well. Have you ever wondered what YouTube does with your videos once you've uploaded them? You didn't think they'd just leave them alone, did you. And you'd be right not to. Because...

Google may add RAW file support to Android cameras soon, according to interview

Not long a go a short snippet of code was discovered that gave away that Google was working on implementing RAW file capability into its Android mobile operating system -- we reported back then. In an interview with CNet that was published yesterday, Google spokeswoman Gina Scigliano has now confirmed that Google is indeed working on implementing such functionality into future...

Sony NEX-5T captures the magic with great real-world images—even in low light

 
 

The Sony NEX series of compact system cameras has been around for quite a long time now, yet they still amaze me when I look at one or pick one up to shoot. I'm wrapping up my review of the latest model, the Sony NEX-5T, and this tiny little, lightweight body just feels great in my hands, yet somehow sports a super-large...

Initial Sony NEX-5T analysis: Find out how this mid-level mirrorless camera’s images stack up

 
 

Our in-depth Sony NEX-5T review is coming soon, but we've just published our initial image comparison and print quality analysis to tide you over while you wait! Sony NEX-series cameras have been among our favorite mirrorless models, and this latest mid-level shooter -- which replaces last year's NEX-5R -- holds up well...

Initial Panasonic GX7 analysis: Big improvement at high ISOs, rivaling other top Micro Four Thirds models

 
 

We're getting nearer to publishing our Panasonic GX7 review, and while we're finishing up the final touches on our IR Lab test results and real-world shooter's report, we thought you'd like to see our initial analysis on the camera's image and print quality. We know many of you are very interested in this new mirrorless...

Initial Olympus E-M1 analysis: Does Oly’s new flagship camera make the grade?

 
 

Earlier this year, we said that we'd like to do a better job of bringing our readers along the journey with us as we review the latest digital cameras to hit the IR Lab. That includes sharing image comparisons and print quality analysis earlier in the review process. After all, we know you're hungry for information on...