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.
Canon 5D mark III Shooting 24fps RAW Video!
In just under a month since they discovered the RAW movie capability in the Canon 5D mark III, the guys at Magic Lantern managed to successfully output a 24fps RAW video. The result? Well, take a look.
Lowel GL-1 Official Review – Rapid Gear Review Season 1 Ep 1
With both power and portability, the Lowell GL-1 hot light packs quite a punch in a very convenient package, but is it worth it?
Review: The Versatile and Unique Vanguard Abeo Pro 283CGH with Built-in Cable Release Trigger
So what makes Abeo Pro 238CGH tripod so special? The central column can slide out and tilt over to just about any angle you want. Moreover, the pistol grip head has a built-in cable release trigger.
Oldies But Goodies: Nikon 300mm F4 AF ED
Everyone loves to get latest new lenses, and for good reason – they feature the latest and greatest features and improve your chances of getting a quality image. But the thing about new lenses is that they are rather expensive. In this new series Oldies but Goodies we are going to focus on older lenses that are still great quality optics and can save you quite a bit of money.
How to Upgrade RAM and Hard Drives on the Asus G75VW-DS73
In this video, we will demonstrate how to upgrade your hard drive and RAM in the Asus G75VW. One of the major benefits of the Asus "Republic of Gamers" line of machines is that they are very, very easy to upgrade.
Gear Review: The Stylish and Secure InCase DSLR Pro Pack Backpack
The InCase DSLR Pro Pack is one of the more stylish camera backpacks available right now that happens to be one of the more secure backpacks because of its rear-access camera compartment. So is it the ultimate everyday go-to camera bag? Check out our review!
DXOMark Collects The Best Lenses For The Nikon D800
DXOMark is always a great source for camera and lens testing data. Recently, they have been collecting the best lenses for the Nikon D800, and categorizing them into wide, standard, and telephoto ranges.
Nikon D7100 Field Review: Breaking The Mold, Again
Nikon seems to be the champion of "trickle-down features". What does that mean? Over the ~4 generations of Nikon DSLRs that have come out in the past decade or so, Nikon has had the habit of taking flagship features from their high-end pro cameras, and putting those features in the more affordable model cameras. When the Nikon D300 came out along side the flagship D3, it was a $1800 camera with roughly the same autofocus system as a $5,000 camera.
Leica: Is it really worth the price tag?
No doubt if you have been into photography for any amount of time you have heard of the Leica and the expensive price tag that the name demands. I, like most of you, have never even touched a leica but I assumed the image quality and features were top notch for such a price. That was until I saw these latest rankings courtesy of DxOMark in which the Leica M9, M9 P, and M-E Typ 220 earned really bad scores when compared to other DSLRs.
Yongnuo YN560: A Look at the King of Low Budget Speedlights
Let’s face it, we all know that Photography is en expensive hobby. No doubt one of the first things you noticed besides the obvious prices of camera bodies and lenses was the price of name brand speedlights. When you are just a hobbyist, or just starting your business out you have to be careful where you spend your limited budget on gear – That Is where Yongnuo comes in.
Pentax MX-1 Review via Barcelona Street Photography
I’ve recently reviewed the Fuji X-Pro 1 followed by Sigma’s DP2 Merrill. Both cameras have innovative APSc sensors and incredible image quality. To return to a compact camera sized Bayer sensor was always going to mean a noticeable drop in image quality. But testing the far more affordable Pentax MX-1, I’ve had a lot of fun. Let’s find out why.
Is The Nikon D7100 Going To Replace The D300s and The Pro DX Series? Maybe Not!
When the Nikon D7100 was announced, I was definitely impressed by pretty much every one of it's features. Namely, this is by far the most affordable camera body to EVER have flagship autofocus, of any DSLR manufacturer ever.
