Camera Reviews and News

Welcome to the Camera Reviews and News section of SLR Lounge.  In this section, we’ll review cameras, lenses and accessories, announce rumors and releases, and discuss general topics surrounding purchases.

Panasonic Lumix S5 Review Compilation SLR Lounge

Panasonic Lumix S5 Review Compilation

David Crewe

After weeks of rumors and speculation, Panasonic has officially announced the release of the Lumix S5 (DC-S5 if you’re a ...

Sony ZV 1 Review vlogging camera versus full frame 60

Sony ZV-1 Review | The Perfect Compact Vlogging Camera? Almost…

Matthew Saville

The Sony ZV-1 is the best compact vlogging camera around, though it's not quite perfect, and some of the key differences might incline you to save up a little more for a Sony RX100-series camera instead.

fuji xf 50mm f1 release

Fujifilm Releases the XF50mm F1.0 | The Fastest AF Lens for Mirrorless Cameras

Alice Houstons

Fujifilm just announced the Fujinon XF50mm f/1.0 R WR lens, the world’s first f/1.0 autofocus lens for mirrorless cameras. At ...

Nikon Z mirrorless vs sony fe mirrorless full frame

Nikon Z-Mount Is The Best Mirrorless Platform, According To Sony Fan Logic!

Matthew Saville

Sony fans, remember when you said adapters made E-mount the best? Well, Nikon mirrorless is beating you at your own game now...

Camera Gear Reviews: Are They Honest? (Never Trust These Three Photographers!)

Matthew Saville

Here are three things to avoid, and three things to look for, in photography gear reviews...

DJI OM 4 Smartphone Stabilizer Announced SLR Lounge

Capture Magnetic Moments With The New DJI OM 4 Smartphone Stabilizer

David Crewe

The DJI OM 4 Makes The Most Of Your Smartphone Camera With A Sleek Folding Design, New Intelligent Features and a Novel Magnetic Phone Attachment

Peak Design Teams with L. Renee Blount Sony And Borrowlenses to Provide Gear Grants

Peak Design Teams with L. Renee Blount, Sony, & BorrowLenses To Provide Gear Grants for Black Photographers

David Crewe

Inspired and directed by the work of L. Renee Blount (https://journal.peakdesign.com/black-joy-in-the-outdoors-picture-it) Peak Design has teamed up with Sony & BorrowLenses ...

Laowa Venus Optics 50mm f2.8 2x ultra macro APO for MFT SLR Lounge

Laowa Launches 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO for MFT Cameras

David Crewe

Venus Optics just announced the release of Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens. The new 50mm lens is ...

DJI Makes Sweeping Cuts To Their Corporate and Consumer Workforce

David Crewe

One of the world’s largest Drone and Gimbal making companies have made some massive layoffs during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Reported ...

WANDRD FERNWEH Bag Review 10

FERNWEH Bag Review – The Biggest & Most Versatile Backpack WANDRD Makes!

Matthew Saville

This backpack is designed to help you get literally anywhere, with as much gear as you can carry and comfort as few other bags can offer...

Phocus 2 Brings iPhone Tethering to Hasselblad SLR Lounge

Phocus Mobile 2 Lets You Shoot Tethered With Hasselblad On Your iPhone

David Crewe

Phocus Mobile 2 for Hasselblad expands workflow portability with iPhone Connectivity

tripods vs monopods when to use each feature

Monopod Vs. Tripod | When to Use Each

Sean Lewis

What's the difference between a tripod and monopod (besides the number of legs), and when should you use each? Find out here.