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.

Increase Revenue by Offering a Photo Booth Service

Pye

As a photographer, by offering more products, you can increase the value of your studio. In this article, I want to show you a Photo Booth that is affordable, easy to use, and attractive to your clients.

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Topaz DeNoise | Do You Need A Noise Reduction Plug-in?

Max Bridge

If you shoot with a camera which is not a high ISO demon (Sony a7S) then a noise reduction plug-in may be for you.

Pixifi – Software To Streamline Your Studio

J. Cassario

When I started my photography business 4 years ago, learning how to keep track of everything was the biggest struggle.

Sony a7R II vs Canon 5DS | A Quick Comparison

Cha

We have 2 new high megapixel hitters, the Canon 5DS and the Sony a7R II. There's not enough room in this bakery for 2 high megapixel cameras, so which one takes the cake? Find out in this video and article!

Toshiba Canvio Aerocast | Reviewed

On the review table today, we have the Toshiba Canvio Aerocast, a 1TB harddrive with a built-in battery, WiFi connectivity, and more importantly, an SD card slot.

A Quick Review of The Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art Lens

Pye

The Sigma 24-35mm f/2 has a lot of photographers contemplating whether or not they need a wide zoom lens that opens to f/2. In the video and article below, I'm going to share with you the lens's strengths and weaknesses, as well as how I use it, and if this might be a good lens for you.

Shooting With Underwater Camera Housing | The Ikelite Gear Review

Pye

Greetings! Today, I’m going to talk about the Ikelite 5D Mark III Underwater Housing. This is one of the products ...

Lowepro ProTactic SH 200 AW Review

The ProTactic SH 200AW, as Lowepro describes it, is a modern, photojournalist style shoulder bag designed to fit a professional DSLR with a classic 70-200mm lens kit, two to three extra lenses or speedlights, up to a 13-inch laptop and tablet, smartphone, and accessories.

Canon 5DS vs. Canon 5D Mark III | Gear Review And Comparison

Pye

In this video, I'll take you through the comparisons between the Canon 5DS versus the 5D Mark III, discuss my experience with it, and answer the biggest question concerning the 5DS, "Is it worth it?"

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Photigy Membership Review

Max Bridge

Photigy is an online educational resource specifically aimed at teaching product photography. So, what makes Photigy so good? How is it different? And why should you part with your cash?

Mooli London Hampton Bag Review | A Stylish, Yet Functional Designer Camera Bag

Hanssie

The Hampton Bag is currently about halfway through their Kickstarter Campaign with about half of their goal raised. I was able to test out a review copy of the bag for a week and I'm pretty sure I don't want to give it back.

Xcellon DRD-401 | 4-Bay RAID Enclosure Review

Let's face it, photography is a hobby/career that demands loads of storage, and the amount we all need keeps going higher as the megapixels increase year after year. Here's a solution to keep all your files safe.