dpreview articles: Product Reviews & Previews

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R Butler, Timur Born | Published on May 7, 2012 |
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a complex camera, but a bit of tinkering around with the settings can reveal some handy features. Here are the ones we think it's worth being aware of.
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Four photographers spend some time shooting with the Leica M9-P and their favorite lenses. Read about their impressions of using gear that most of us can only dream about owning.
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Barney Britton | Published on Apr 19, 2012 |
On a recent trip to Samsung's Seoul headquarters Barnaby Britton got the opportunity to use the new 20MP NX20, and get a feel for how it performs. Click here to read his first impressions of the new flagship NX.
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Amadou Diallo | Published on Apr 3, 2012 |
We've had our hands on the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and its collection of lenses for some shooting time out in the field. In this article, staff writer Amadou Diallo offers his impressions of this rangefinder-styled interchangeable lens camera that has many captured the interest of many enthusiasts.
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Barney Britton | Published on Mar 22, 2012 |
We've had a production D800 in our Seattle office for a few days, and we've spent that time getting to grips with its feature set and exploring the potential of its 36MP sensor. In this article, reviews editor Barnaby Britton explains what Nikon's newest DSLR is like to use.
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Barney Britton | Published on Mar 7, 2012 |
A few days ago we took delivery of a factory-fresh production D4 in our Seattle offices and it's hardly been turned off since. In this article, which includes more than 40 'real world' samples, Barnaby Britton explains what the D4 is actually like to use.
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Barney Britton, Kelcey Smith | Published on Feb 25, 2012 |
Not long after samples of the Fujifilm X10 became available reports started surfacing of 'white orbs' appearing in images. Fujifilm subsequently released a firmware update that promises to address the issue. So does firmware version 1.03 banish the dreaded 'white orbs' for good?
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Barney Britton | Published on Feb 23, 2012 |
In the past few weeks Nikon has launched two major new DSLRs, the 16MP D4 and the 36MP D800. To get a feel for what the professionals think we asked four photographers, whose work and expertise spans a wide variety of genres to give us their take on the new cameras.
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Andy Westlake | Published on Feb 21, 2012 |
We used the European Olympus OM-D E-M5 press event to get some shooting time with one of the most discussed cameras of 2012. We hit the streets of Amsterdam to find out how its features work in real-world use and how well the Art Filters and processing options help you get the photo you want.
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Andy Westlake | Published on Feb 14, 2012 |
Lensbaby's Edge 80 takes a distinctly different approach to the company's previous optics, behaving much more like a conventional tilt lens. Here we take a closer look at how it works, and the kind of images it can give you.
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R Butler | Published on Jan 6, 2012 |
An overview of the Nikon D4 - the company's latest pro-level DSLR. The 16MP camera has a host of improvements for D3 and D3S shooters but its biggest changes make a play to attract serious video shooters.
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Josie Reavely | Published on Dec 21, 2011 |
Christmas is just around the corner, but if you're still struggling to find gifts for the photographer in your life, fear not - Josie Reavely has put together a guide to 10 quirky, inspiring stocking-fillers that will make perfect last-minute gifts for any photographer.
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R Butler | Published on Dec 20, 2011 |
Having used all the current crop of Mirrorless cameras extensively, we've prepared a roundup, summarizing their main strengths and weaknesses and highlighted what we believe are the standout cameras in each part of the market.
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Josie Reavely | Published on Dec 16, 2011 |
Studio lights are available in a wide variety of performance levels and price points. The following guide looks at ten pre-packaged studio lighting bundles that cover a range of applications and include everything you'll need to get started.
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Barney Britton | Published on Dec 15, 2011 |
The ranks of photographers' compacts have been swelled by the arrival of the likes of the Fujifilm X10, Canon G12 and Nikon CoolPix P7100. After extensive use of all these cameras, here we see where these latest offerings sit in comparison with the existing models.
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Barney Britton | Published on Dec 7, 2011 |
We're working on a review of the Canon PowerShot S100, but progress has been slower than we'd hoped. In this article Reviews Editor Barnaby Britton explains the delay, and shares his early impressions of the camera's handling, operation and image quality.
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Matt Golowczynski | Published on Dec 2, 2011 |
A color-managed workflow is vital if you want to maintain accuracy between camera capture, your computer monitor and your prints. The following guide examines ten of the best color management devices on the market, from kit-bag accessories to full calibration and profiling suites.
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Matt Golowczynski | Published on Nov 18, 2011 |
Photography can be an expensive hobby, but there are plenty of fantastic accessories available which won't break the bank. In this buyers' guide Matt Golowczynski focusses on ten accessories for less than $250 that deserve a place on your holiday season shopping list.
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Matt Golowczynski | Published on Nov 16, 2011 |
There are a huge number of lenses available from third-party manufacturers that at least match, and sometimes exceed the quality of more expensive alternatives from camera manufacturers. In this roundup, we highlight ten of the most interesting for enthusiast photographers.
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Barney Britton | Published on Oct 23, 2011 |
The Nikon V1 is the more enthusiast-oriented of two cameras in Nikon's brand new 1-system. Reviews Editor Barnaby Britton has been using the Nikon V1 since it arrived in the dpreview office and shares some initial impressions ahead of a full review.
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