dpreview articles: Product Reviews & Previews
User Guide: Getting the most out of the Olympus E-M514924Shooting with the Leica M9-P61416First Impressions: Using the Fujifilm X-Pro11897First Impressions: Using the Nikon D80029513First Impressions: Using the Nikon D41456Fujifilm X10 'Orbs' Investigated. Does the Firmware Fix Work?59615Nikon D4 & D800: What do the Professionals Think?37418Lensbaby Edge 80 Quick Review72910 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Photographers417Mirrorless Roundup 201142423Buyer's Guide: 10 Home Studio Lighting Kits869Buyer's Guide: Enthusiast raw-shooting compact cameras27814First Impressions: Using the Canon PowerShot S1001874Buyer's Guide: 10 Essential Color Management Devices57410 Photography Accessories for Under $2506110Roundup: Third-party Lenses for Enthusiasts1748First Impressions: Using the Nikon V11300Canon EOS-1D X overview30245Olympus 45mm F1.8 first impressions4311Five of the best tripods for under $450768
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| Published on May 7, 2012 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on May 6, 2012 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Apr 19, 2012 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Apr 3, 2012 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Mar 22, 2012 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Mar 7, 2012 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Feb 25, 2012 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Feb 23, 2012 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Feb 21, 2012 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Feb 14, 2012 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Jan 6, 2012 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Dec 21, 2011 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Dec 20, 2011 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Dec 16, 2011 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Dec 15, 2011 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Dec 7, 2011 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Dec 2, 2011 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Nov 18, 2011 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Nov 16, 2011 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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| Published on Oct 23, 2011 | Product Reviews & Previews
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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