Sigma’s 56mm F1.4 is a superb crop-sensor lens for Canon, Sony and more – it’s the best portrait lens I’ve tested in this format By Timothy Coleman published 25 June 25 It's tiny, lightweight, and ideal for portraiture
I tested the Fujifilm X half retro compact, and it's double the fun – I'm still smiling By Timothy Coleman last updated 3 July 25 Fujifilm's X half is a digital reimagining of the half frame film camera, complete with vertical photos and a unique Film Roll mode.
xTool M1 Ultra 4-in-1 laser engraver review By Alastair Jennings published 7 October 24 A complete 4-in-1 machine that laser cuts, prints, offers blade cutting, and can even draw with pens.
Thermal Master P2 camera review By Alastair Jennings published 11 December 24 Touted as one of the world's smallest thermal cameras, the P2 transforms your smartphone into a fully featured thermal camera.
Canon's hefty ultra-wide zoom lens for pros doesn't disappoint, but its excellence relies heavily on lens corrections By James Abbott published 4 February 25 The Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM is an impressive professional lens, but it's also expensive, heavy and relies on lens corrections.
Ricoh GR IIIx HDF review: a street shooter with a dreamy diffusion filter By Chris Rowlands published 7 October 24 The Ricoh GR IIIx HDF swaps out the ND filter for a dreamy highlight diffusion filter, but is otherwise practically identical to the GR IIIx
Canon EOS R1 review: a five star high-speed powerhouse for pros, with a sky-high price By James Abbott published 25 January 25 The Canon EOS R1 is a high-speed professional camera built to withstand the rigors of professional use, but it comes at a high cost many will struggle to justify.
Thermal Master P3 thermal camera review By Mark Pickavance published 17 August 25 The Thermal Master P3 is a thermal camera that connects to a phone or PC using USB.
I tested Agfaphoto's low-cost DJI Pocket 3 rival – here's how it stacks up for vlogging By Rod Lawton published 6 August 25 The Realimove MC3X is a no-fuss, easy-to-use gimbal camera that works well
I tested Sony's new 50-150mm f/2 zoom lens – and it's so good, I'm tempted to switch to Sony By Timothy Coleman published 29 May 25 Following the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM, the 50-150mm is another pro Sony zoom lens with a constant maximum f/2 aperture, and it doesn't skip a beat.
I tested DJI’s new RS 4 Mini camera gimbal, and its Intelligent Tracking Module is a game-changer for content creators By Chris Rowlands published 20 February 25 The RS 4 Mini is a compact gimbal that adds subject-tracking smarts to almost any camera or smartphone
Forget Peak Design – I’ve just found my new favorite travel tripod, and it costs less than its main rival By Timothy Coleman published 19 June 25 Heipi's updated 3-in-1 Travel Tripod W28S makes the popular Peak Design Travel Tripod look primitive and limited, and it costs much less.
Bambu Lab H2D 4-in-1 3D printer review By Alastair Jennings published 25 March 25 Bring a compact multifunctional manufacturing hub to your office, workshop or home
Using La Pavoni's Europiccola lever espresso machine is a labor of love, but the steep learning curve made me a better at-home barista By Josephine Watson published 15 September 25 Pull the lever, Kronk!
I tested Nikon's updated 24-70mm f/2.8 pro zoom for a month, and it's a 5-star lens by every metric By Timothy Coleman published 6 November 25 The Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II is Nikon's first second-gen Z-mount lens, with a new optical design, slimmer profile and internal zoom – but is it a big enough upgrade to tempt owners of the original?
The Brinno BCC5000 is an amazing construction timelapse camera kit, just short of its full potential By James Abbott published 6 July 25 The Brinno BCC5000 Time Lapse Bundle takes long-form timelapse capture to new levels thanks to advanced features, functionality and a weatherproof housing.
Sony A1 II review – a refined flagship By Timothy Coleman last updated 20 December 24 Sony's flagship A1 II has largely the same core tech as the A1, but an improved design à la the A9 III.
Sonus Faber Lumina II review: Italian-made stereo speakers that deliver an engaging sound and an indulgent finish (if that's your bag) By Simon Lucas published 18 February 25 Sonus Faber has added an entry-level alternative to its wide-ranging catalog of balanced, rewarding stereo speakers that deliver a detailed and engaging sound.
I tested Doogee's V Max LR - a rugged phone that's identical to the V Max Play with one big difference that also makes it cheaper By Mark Pickavance published 7 December 25 The Doogee V Max LR is a monster rugged phone built for those in the construction industry.
I tested the Flashback ONE35 "re-disposable" camera, and it's a novel idea let down by a shoddy app By Jake Tucker published 9 February 25 The retro Camp Snap is a digital compact camera without a screen, and it’s just what you need.
I tested the Panasonic Lumix S1 II for a month, and it’s an incredibly powerful mirrorless camera for video, with Canon and Sony-beating features By Timothy Coleman published 4 July 25 The Panasonic Lumix S1 II is an incredibly powerful hybrid camera that's geared for video, with a partially stacked sensor, 6K 60p / 4K 120p recording, and highly effective image stabilization.
The CZUR ET24 Pro isn’t a perfect book scanner, but those who need one don’t have many choices By Mark Pickavance published 4 December 25 The CZUR ET24 Pro is a scanner designed to efficiently capture books up to A3 in size.
Nikon ZR review: cinema cameras just got a major new player By Timothy Coleman last updated 18 December 25 Sony, Panasonic, Canon... take note
Thermal Master Thor002 thermal imaging camera review By Mark Pickavance published 7 July 25 The Thermal Master Thor002 is a standalone thermal camera that can capture still images and video to explore the temperatures in any scene.
Nikon Z6 III review - an exquisite all-rounder that’s close to perfection By Amy Davies published 26 July 24 The Nikon Z6 III is a powerful all-rounder for those who like to shoot stills and video - but it's not cheap
The DJI Osmo Nano delivers all the pro features I actually need in an action camera, without the gimmicks By Lauren Scott published 23 September 25 DJI's new Osmo Nano is a tiny modular action camera that's big on quality, with stabilized 4K video and 10-bit color depth. It's less intuitive than Insta360's Go Ultra, but costs way less.
I took the awesome Dwarf III smart telescope on vacation and captured some of my favorite space photos ever By Marc McLaren published 8 November 25 The DwarfLabs Dwarf III is a mini marvel: small and light enough to take in airline carry-on luggage but capable of seriously impressive astrophotography.
I tested Sony’s 28-70mm f/2 GM lens and it’s the best standard zoom I’ve ever used By Chris Rowlands published 12 May 25 Fast, sharp and versatile – this standard zoom ticks every box
TOOCAA L2 20W laser engraver and cutter review By Alastair Jennings published 16 February 25 Feature-packed laser engraver with intuitive design and studio software that rivals the market leaders
Blackmagic Pyxis 6K review - a filmmaker’s workhorse with quality full-frame sensor By Jon Devo published 24 January 25 Blackmagic Design's first box-style camera combines robust build quality with impressive imaging capabilities, though it needs accessories to reach its full potential.