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.

Nikon Z50 II Review | The Most Professional Beginner Camera?

Matthew Saville

The Nikon Z50 ii is one of the best all-around values of any digital camera we’ve ever used! The competition ...

Godox V100 Review | The Ultimate Hot Shoe Flash For Wedding & Event Photography

Matthew Saville

As wedding and portrait photographers, we are always in search of “the ultimate flash,” especially when we’re switching between indoor ...

Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 Review | F/1.4 For An Entry-Level Price

Matthew Saville

When Nikon first introduced their Z-mount mirrorless system, they did something unique: They made a whole collection of flagship grade ...

Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Review | Portrait Perfection?

Matthew Saville

A 135mm lens is an ultimate portrait lens, and the Nikon Nikkor 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is an ultimate 135mm ...

Nikon Z8 Review | The Most Versatile, Affordable Flagship Camera Ever

Matthew Saville

When the Nikon Z9 was first announced, it was obviously a game-changer. One of the first mirrorless cameras to be ...

Sony A9 III Review | A Global Game-Changer

Matthew Saville

The original Sony A9 was an absolute game-changer for me. I remember the moment with total clarity; I took the ...

Best AI Photo Retouching Options

Matthew Saville

AI has taken many industries by storm in recent years, and the world of photo editing is one of those ...

Nikon Z6 III Review | Flagship Performance On A Prosumer Budget?

Matthew Saville

I’ve been waiting eagerly for the Nikon Z6 III to arrive, and it did not disappoint! 3-D Tracking, Blazing fast ...

Luminar Neo Fall 2024 Review | Color Transfer, Color Masking, & Smart Search

Matthew Saville

The folks at Luminar Neo have released another major update to Luminar Neo, 1.21, and we’re reviewing it today! In ...

EMEET SmartCam S800 Review

Matthew Saville

As professional photographers, we have very high expectations for both cameras and lenses. So, what happens when a studio of ...

Zoner Photo Studio X | Using AI To Assist Your Photo Editing Workflow

Matthew Saville

With 2024 beginning to wrap up, it is clear that artificial intelligence has continued taking the world by storm, especially ...

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G Lens Review

Matthew Saville

I never thought I would genuinely love a “power zoom” lens this much, and yet here we are! In this ...