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.

Venus Optics Laowa Releases 6 Popular Lenses for L Mount Systems SLR Lounge

Venus Optics Have Released 6 Of Their Popular Lenses For The L-Mount

David Crewe

Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma fp shooters have gotten some good news today; Venus Optics, have added the L-mount option on ...

Weebill S Zyun Tech Handheld Gimbal Review 01

Zhiyun-Tech Weebill-S Review | Best Gimbal for the Price?

Pye

One of the most noticeable differences between professional and amateur video footage involves motion and stability. Shaky footage screams low ...

Gnarbox 2.0 Released

GNARBOX 2.6.0 Review Update – A Rugged and Very Improved Solution for On-Site Photo & Video Backups and Editing

David Crewe

The Gnarbox 2.6.0 update has been officially released addressing and fixing the only major "con" we had in our review. We found it to be a solid backup & editing solution for not only Photographers, but also cinematographers as well!

Lensbaby OMNI Flare Expansion Pack 21

Lensbaby Announces Flare Expansion Pack for OMNI Creative Filter System

David Crewe

Today Lensbaby has announced the availability of the new Flare Expansion Pack for the OMNI Creative Filter System. The new Flare ...

Build a Traveling Portrait Studio for 1000 Westcott SLR Lounge

Build A Portrait Studio for $1,000

David Crewe

In this write up we’ll go over how you can create amazing portraits anywhere with a lighting kit that can fit into a suitcase, and costs just around $1000

sony a9ii review

Sony A9 II Review | Staying One Generation Ahead Of The Competition!

Matthew Saville

Sony is into its second generation of flagship action sports cameras, while the competition is still struggling to deliver their first generation. But, is the A9 II worth $4500?

Canon EOS R6 Hands on Photo Video Shoots and Specs Review SLR Lounge

Canon EOS R6 Hands-on Photo + Video Shoots and Specs Review

David Crewe

In this latest quick video from Vanessa Joy, she jumps into her testing of the newly announced Canon EOS R6 ...

canon rf mirrorless 100 500mm telephoto zoom

Canon Announces 4 New Full-Frame Mirrorless Lenses, One Printer

Matthew Saville

Today Canon is also introducing four new RF lenses and two RF lens teleconverters: The Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS ...

eosr5 vs eosr vs 5dm4

Canon 5D Mark IV vs. EOS R vs. R5/6: Which One Should You Buy?

Pye

There has been big buzz around the Canon R5/R6 with a rumored 8K/30p video as well as ‘advanced animal AF.’ ...

Aquatech Underwater Housing Launched for Hasselblad X1D II 50 C SLR Lounge

Hasselblad Launches A New Underwater Housing Solution From Aquatech For The X1D II 50C

David Crewe

The reaches of Hasselblad cameras now go further and deeper with its collaboration with AquaTech in their new REFLEX Water ...

Laowa 9mm f5.6 FF RL Lens Announced SLR Lounge

Venus Optics Launches The World’s Widest Rectilinear Lens for Full Frame Cameras – The Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL

David Crewe

Venus Optics has unveiled the new Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens, the world’s widest rectilinear lens for full-frame cameras. ...

Canon EOS RP review affordable full frame mirrorless camera

Canon EOS RP Long-Term Review | Almost The Perfect Vlogging & Travel Camera, But Not Quite

Matthew Saville

It may not seem very attractive on paper, but in the real world it has been a delight to use, offering convenience, capability, and an incredible value for $900...