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Test: AR.Drone, an alternative for aerial photography?

Aerial photography has always been an expensive endeavour, finds Richard Kilpatrick, but the AR.Drone, though more of a toy than a work tool, provides an affordable alternative.

Accessories 24 Nov 2011 secure

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Precision shift: Testing Cambo's Wide RS Anniversary pancake camera

Cambo has pulled out all the stops for its handsome Wide RS Anniversary, a limited-edition version of its acclaimed pancake camera. Adam Woolfitt tests it with Leaf’s 80-megapixel back and two Schneider...

Medium Format Cameras 30 Sep 2011

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Third strike: Olympus E-P3 tested

Olympus has improved on the original Pen camera with the E-P3, finds Kevin Carter, prioritising performance over resolution.

Cameras 07 Sep 2011

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Tested: Canon EOS 600D

The Canon EOS 600D may be aimed at the enthusiast market but, finds David Kilpatrick, its 18-megapixel resolution sensor and wealth of advanced features make it worthy of anyone’s attention. And at this...

DSLRs 18 Aug 2011

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Fujifilm's wide angle medium format GF670W

It was one thing introducing an analogue medium format camera, but it’s an even bigger surprise to find Fujifilm following up two years later with a wide-angle version of its fixed-lens rangefinder,...

Cameras 16 Aug 2011

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Tested: Rode Video Mic Pro

Small but perfectly formed, Rode’s Pro compact shotgun microphone is a boon to HDSLR filmmakers, finds Edmond Terakopian

Accessories 15 Aug 2011

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Tested: Lomo LC-Wide

“Technically incorrect” isn’t usually much of a strong selling point for a camera, but for Lomo aficionados it’s become a badge of honour. Richard Kilpatrick tries out the latest incarnation, featuring...

Plastic Cameras 15 Aug 2011

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Apple’s MacBook Air v iPad 2

Weight loss is high up most photographers’ wish lists when it comes to packing essential gear, but is Apple’s latest ultra-portable computer, or even its revolutionary tablet device, serious solutions?...

Accessories 15 Aug 2011

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Tested: Silver Efex Pro 2

Black-and-white conversions are what Silver Efex Pro does best. But, finds Kevin Carter, with the arrival of version 2 comes a host of new tools for digital darkroom.

Software 26 Jul 2011

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Light of the night: testing Leica's Noctilux-M f/0.95 lens

The ultra-fast aperture of the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH is only half the story, says Edmond Terakopian, when he takes this record-breaking aspherical lens out on assignment.

Prime Lenses 20 Jul 2011

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Big 
glass: The best long fast lenses for action photographers

Their use of rare materials and complex construction means they command premium prices. All the same, long fast lenses are almost obligatory for action photographers. David Kilpatrick provides a guide...

Lenses 27 Jun 2011

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Tested: Nikon's AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon’s acclaimed 35mm f/1.4 wide-angle finally got updated to include autofocus. Kevin Carter finds out whether it was worth the two-decade wait.

Prime Lenses 19 May 2011

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Tested: Capture One Pro 6

Phase One users are already familiar with Capture One Pro as their raw converter of choice, but has the workflow software kept up with its competition enough to appeal to other camera users? BJP tests...

Software 17 May 2011

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Eighty megapixels to go: Leaf's Aptus II 12 tested

Leaf’s latest digital back, the Aptus II 12, delivers a whopping resolution that the company claims eliminates any worries about Moiré. Adam Woolfitt finds himself edging closer to the Holy Grail of...

Medium Format Cameras 05 Apr 2011

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Kodak's new Portra 400 film on test

Kodak is making bold claims for the latest version of its Portra negative film, which ditches the NC and VC variants of old in favour of a single choice with finer grain

Accessories 18 Mar 2011

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A budget-friendly viewfinder for HDSLRs

Accessory viewfinders are finding an eager market among HDSLR filmmakers. Kevin Carter tests a budget alternative.

Accessories 13 Mar 2011

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