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.

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Sirui K40x Ballhead Review: Is this the Perfect BallHead For Your Tripod?

Ryan Filgas

In my quest to find the perfect ballhead for my tripod, I stumbled across the Sirui K40X. What needs does this fill for me? I’ll get into details, but to begin It’s under $200, and looks like a gem...

DIY Tilt-Shift Lens Made With a Broken Canon 50mm f1.8 and Some Duct Tape

Hanssie

Sawing a broken 50mm 1.8 in half and using duct tape, photographer Witono Halim made a tilt shift lens for about $27.

The Nikon D810 – How Does It Fit Into Today’s Market?

Matthew Saville

While writing my review of the Nikon D810, the biggest difficulty I felt was definitely the struggle to compare it against such a vast array of competition.

Nikon D810 Full Review – The Repeat Champion Of DSLRs Indeed!

Matthew Saville

When I first read the specs on the new Nikon D810, I already knew we had a winner on our hands. Despite the folks who usually nay-say about these types of "incremental updates", the Nikon D800 and DD800e were already reigning champions in the world of digital photography...

Seeing Street Photography Through The Iconic Hasselblad 500

Kishore Sawh

Iconic cameras are the ones we dream about, and usually they are film. Here's what it's like to shoot the Hasselblad 500CM as you look through the viewfinder.

Western Digital My Passport Wireless 1TB – Full Review

We recently had the opportunity to test and review the new Western Digital My Passport Wireless, the 1TB version. Could this be a photographer's dream external drive?

Sony RX100 M3 Review – Is This My Perfect Point & Shoot Camera?

Tanya Goodall Smith

Tanya's full review of the Sony RX100 M3 is finally here! Is this her perfect point-and-shoot match?

Oben Tripod Review – CT-3451 Carbon Fiber Tripod with BE-113T

Alice Houstons

I spend a ton of time traveling and hiking to remote photography spots, so I am forever in search of lightweight, sturdy tripods. Because a majority of my photography is ultra-low-light night timelapse, I shoot with heavy full-frame DSLR equipment and large-aperture, high-quality lenses.

Our 5 Favorite Budget Stabilizers | Gear Talk Episode 6

Cha

We've picked the best stabilizers that are not only affordable, but that can also grow with you in your career.

Oben AC-1321 3-Section Aluminum Tripod Full Review

Tanya Goodall Smith

Looking for a lightweight, portable tripod for on-location shoots? The Oben AC-1321 3-Section Aluminum Tripod might be the right one for you. Check out our full review.

Syrp Genie Timelapse & Video Motion Control Review – Incredible Versatility and Reliability

Matthew Saville

For the serious videographer or timelapse photographer, motion is critical in creating content that stands out from the crowd. The Syrp Genie is a robust, highly adaptable device that allows anybody to add motion to their creative vision without breaking the bank or being limited by traditional motorized slider systems!

Vello EXT-CME AF Extension Tube Set – Full Review

I am always looking for ways to get more out of my EOS-M than just for video like I normally use them for. I figured macro photography could be a fun way to play with these little cameras, so I put in an order to B&H and below is the resulting review for these Vello EXT-CME AF Extension Tubes.