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 RAW Image Size and Dynamic Range Comparison

Matthew Saville

Question: Are all RAW image qualities and file sizes created equal? As a Nikon user, I've asked myself this question a few times over the years now because there are all kinds of RAW compression options. But on Canon DSLRs there is something different these days, there is mRAW.

The Big Panasonic GH3 Review Pt. 1 with Comparison to GH2

fotosiamo

The Panasonic GH3 is the most advanced, professional-grade quality Micro 4/3 camera. We had several days to see if it's a worthy upgrade to the beloved GH2. In Part 1 we take a look at the build and details, and compare it to the GH2 in a still life studio test.

Review: FStopper’s How To Become A Professional Commercial Wedding Photographer DVD

fotosiamo

FStopper's How To Become A Professional Commercial Wedding Photographer DVD tutorial is arguably the most comprehensive DVD workshop on how to start and succeed in the wedding photography business. Take a look at what makes this DVD tutorial an essential collection for wedding photographers.

Dust Donut: Add a Weather Seal to Your Canon Lenses

Do you wish you can make all your Canon lenses weathersealed? Well here's some good news: the Dust Donut on Kick Starter is a precise-fitting weathersealed O-ring can weatherseal your Canon lenses at the lens mount.

Our Top 3 Image Storage Solutions For Your Studio

Pye

In this article, we will be discussing the pros and cons of our three favorite image storage solutions for your studio.

Nikon 28mm f/1.8 AFS-G N Lens Review

Matthew Saville

Nikon's 28m f/1.8 is the third and most recent of the new f/1.8 AFS-G primes, the first two being the 50mm f/1.8 AFS-G and 85mm f/1.8 AFS-G. Both of those lenses delivered great overall build quality and fantastic images, so my standards were set very high for this 28mm.

Metabones Lens Adapter for Micro 4/3 & NEX Cameras Increases Max F-Stop & Widens Focal Length!

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The new Metabones Speed Booster lens adapter for Sony E-Mount and Micro 4/3 cameras will make a full-frame lens gain 1-stop in max aperture, widen its focal length, and increase its MTF resolution. Amazing!

Gear Review: The ASUS G75VW-DS73 The Gaming Laptop used for Creative Professionals

Pye

The ASUS G75VW-DS73 is definitely our favorite photography laptop workstation for heavy-duty retouching. Not only does it have the sheer power, but it also has a good price tag for all that performance.

Canon 6D Review | Field Test: Canon’s highest quality DSLR yet!

Matthew Saville

Canon shooters, photography enthusiasts, aspiring pros, ...are you on a quest for the ultimate DSLR? You've probably already upgraded once or twice. You traded in your Rebel for a 40D, or a 7D. You traded that in for a 5D, or a 5D mk2...

Ultra-Wide Lens News & Thoughts: 14-24mm VS 16-35mm f/2.8?

Matthew Saville

So, the rumored (and patented) Canon 14-24mm f/2.8 L has not yet appeared. A rumor floated a while ago that January 8th (during the CES trade show) would be a big announcement day for Canon, but alas only point-and-shoots were delivered. Plus a couple $4,000-$5,000 cinema lenses.

Giotto’s Silk Road YTL Tripod has New Innovative Design

fotosiamo

The new Giotto SIlk Royad YTL tripod brings a truly new and unique innovation to the tripod market.

Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L Mark II Final Review

Pye

After extensive use on the field with real life clients, we can honestly say that the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L mark II lives up to its expectation and it is a worthy upgrade to the classic 24-70mm mark I.