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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Canon Rebel T5i Review: A High Value Bargain

Michelle Ford

Nowadays, entry level DSLR does not mean you're only getting basic, limited functions. Canon's latest Rebel T5i is full of desired functions such as 1080P HD movie, touch screen articulated screen, and 18 MP sensor.

Westcott 50″ Recessed Mega JS Apollo First Impressions

Quite a while back I talked about my purchase of a knockoff ebay brand Chinese umbrella softbox. This was (and is still) a great addition to my kit which saved me a ton of money over the true Westcott Apollo version. A few weeks back though I found a great deal on the Westcott 50" Mega Apollo and I had to get one to check it out.

Photography Gloves | To Wear or Not?

Christopher

As the weather continues to cool down this winter, many in our community have been asking about the gloves that ...

Nikon D5300 Initial Review and Sample Images

Matthew Saville

When Nikon announced that they would be taking the AA filter out of the advanced beginner DSLR series and giving ...

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MagMod Gear Review

Pye

Using Flash Head Modifiers In our studio we are huge fans of using gels and grids in order to execute ...

Best Rechargeable AA Batteries for Flash and Photography – The Ultimate Guide Part II

Pye

In this the ultimate stress test for batteries, we test 14 rechargeable batteries to see which batteries have the fastest full power flash recycling time.

Vivitar 285HV Review | Rapid Gear Review

Pye

Portable Off-Camera Flash Portable off-camera flash photography has become incredibly popular among professionals, enthusiasts, and amateur photographers. Budget friendly manual ...

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MeFOTO Tripods Rapid Gear Review

Pye

Introduction In our studio one of our most crucial pieces of gear are our tripods. Tripods give us the flexibility ...

The Profoto RFi Softbox System Review – Rapid Gear Review

Pye

In this review, we take a look at the Profoto RFi Softbox and Octabox to see how well they live up to Profoto's reputation for light quality and build quality.

Photek Sunbuster Umbrella Review – Rapid Gear Review

Pye

Photek Sunbuster Often times when we’re shooting during the day in direct sunlight, we need to modify our lighting because ...

Canon 200mm F/2.8L Prime Lens | Oldies But Goodies

Today on OBG (Oldies But Goodies) we are going to be taking a look at an older piece of Canon L glass that you prime lens shooters out there may want to consider picking up. That lens is the Canon EF 200mm F/2.8L USM, a lens which has been replaced in Canon's lineup by the newer Canon 200mm F/2.8L II USM.

Sony a7R Low Light Performance | A Night Out in Nashville

fotosiamo

The Sony a7R takes great images in daylight, but how does it fare in low light environment? We took the a7R to a Ben Folds concert and to the streets of nighttime Nashville to find out.