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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.

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3 Reasons I’m NOT So Excited About the Canon 1DX Mark III

Pye

Although this is quite a powerful camera system, it may not be what consumers wanted or expected.

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Watch How The Sigma fp, The World’s Smallest Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Is Made

David Crewe

Want to see how Sigma packed so much power into their latest and smallest full frame camera? Take a look at this BTS video showing how the Sigma fp camera is made.

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WANDRD Duo Daypack Review – Possibly Their Best Bag Yet

David Crewe

The DUO Daypack really is the perfect bag to help balance work and life. Whether you are commuting to work, out on a photo shoot, or just out exploring, the DUO let’s you live your life the way you want to.

Polar Pro Filters Summit Landscape Kit – An Innovative New Filter System

Matthew Saville

If you're into landscape photography, especially if you shoot video or time-lapse video, then you need to know about square filter systems!

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Olympus Is Rumored To (Maybe) Shut Down Their Camera Division Within a Year

David Crewe

Olympus Financial results are leading to many rumors and speculations about a potential shutdown or sell-off of it's camera division, possibly in as soon as 8 months!

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The New 47.3 Megapixel Leica SL2 is a Literal Powerhouse and You’d Be Crazy to Pass It Up

Alice Houstons

Two months ago, photos and specs of the new Leica SL2 surfaced and seemed like a dream. Now that dream has become a reality! Leica has made their official announcement of the new groundbreaking SL2 camera, standing at 47.3 megapixels and capable of shooting still images at up to 20fps, 4K video at 60fps, and do we even need to say the slow-mo capture rates? We do! 1080p HD slow motion at up to 180fps!

Canon EOS Ra

Canon Shoots for the Stars with a New EOS R Optimized for Astrophotography

Jason Henington

Canon is set to release a new version of the Canon EOS R focused on astrophotography. The camera will be called the EOS Ra. The modified EOS R will feature an added filter to allow roughly four times more transmission of h-Alpha wavelengths.

Fujifilm X-T3 Review | 8 Things You’ll Love, 7 Things You Might Not

Matthew Saville

After 1 year on the market, the X-T3 proves to be flagship contender. Here's what we like and don't like.

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Pelican Photography Collection Launches ‘Vault’ – Affordable, Lightweight, & Dependable Carry Solutions for Camera Gear

David Crewe

Rugged durability meets lightweight mobility with unmatched protection for camera gear. The Newly Launched Vault by Pelican Photography Collection exclusively at B&H looks like it may be an ultimate solution for protecting your gear while on the road.

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Tamron Is Working On More Lenses For Sony E-Mount

David Crewe

Tamron let it slip during PPE 2019, that they're working on 6 more lenses for the Sony E-Mount system! What do you think they could be and when will we see them?

Canon RF 85 1.2L USM Review

Canon RF 85 f/1.2L USM Review | The Best 85mm Ever?

Jason Henington

After putting the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM through its paces, I can say that this is simply the best 85mm lens I've ever used.

Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS lens Defocus Smoothing Technology Overview

Take A Look At What The Defocus Smoothing Technology in Canon’s New RF 85mm f/1.2 Does To Your Bokeh

David Crewe

Get a quick overview about the Defocus Smoothing (DS) Technology that is engineered in Canon’s RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS lens to help capture stunning portraits that showcase beautifully soft, eye-catching bokeh