Cameras

3 simple tips to optimise your smartphone photography

I’m not the biggest fan of smartphone photography. Real purpose-built cameras just give you so much more in every way. There’s more depth of…

Xiaomi-backed Yi Cam 4K+ offers 4K/60fps video [Update]

Update: Yi Technology’s Facebook page said that a South African release is in the pipeline, as the Yi Cam 4K+ is set to be…

Buying a 360 camera? Keep these tips in mind before splashing out

2016 has been the year of virtual reality, by many accounts. But 360 photography has also seen some notable growth alongside VR technology. 360…

Fujifilm X70 brief review: small in stature, expensive in industry

Petite and durable are two words you can use to describe the Fujifilm x70. It’s small but is fitted with an all-metal body with…

Canon EOS 80D vs Canon EOS 70D: a worthwhile improvement?

The Canon EOS 70D was an impressive camera and naturally its updated version, the EOS 80D had a lot to live up to. The…

Fujifilm XT10 review: analogue aesthetic meets modern muscle

The Fujifilm XT10 is one of the best mirrorless cameras in the market right now. Released in 2015, after the release of the Fujifilm…

Canon EOS 80D gunning for developing photographers, movie makers

Canon has today announced its new DSLR camera — the EOS 80D — featuring a number of enthusiast features and a wad of new…

Pentax Q10 review: The world’s smallest, lightest CSC

The Pentax Q10 is the second in the Q series of compact system cameras (CSCs) that offer the flexibility of interchangeable lenses with a camera that…

Sony extends its E-mount lens collection with new high-end optics

Over the last few years, Sony has made solid insteps into the photographic area, especially with the NEX line-up taking the lead. But the…

Canon EOS 6D review: a 20.2MP monster

As soon as you pick up the 20.2MP Canon EOS 6D you notice that it’s quite a bit different from the Canon EOS 5D Mark…

Samsung Galaxy Camera review: Android magic

With a 4.8-inch Super HD Clear LCD touchscreen, the Samsung Galaxy Camera isn’t likely to be the smallest compact camera you’ll ever see, but it…

Canon G15 review: a decent upgrade of an old friend

After quite a significant waiting period, the Canon G12 has finally been upgraded in the shape of the 12.1 million pixel Canon PowerShot G15, unveiled at Photokina…

Samsung NX1000 review: performs as good as it looks

Mirrorless cameras are the next big thing. They are not completely there yet, but give the technology a chance. The Samsung NX1000 shows a…

Nikon announces new D5200 SLR

The Nikon Corporation has just announced its newest and third addition to the already very popular D5000 and D5100 range, the new D5200. What…

Formula One will make your head spin in the future with 360 degree camera

If you always thought your Formula One (F1) viewing experience was missing a little something, meet the ViewCam 360. Norwegian company Making View and…

Nikon shoots it up with new V2 mirrorless camera

With its V1 mirrorless cameras already selling up a storm, Nikon has announced its second generation V2 mirrorless camera. Putting the V1 into a…

Panasonic Lumix TZ25 review: the 16x travel zoom that’s fast and fun to use

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ25 replaces the Panasonic TZ18 as the affordable camera in the Panasonic’s TZ travel zoom range, with a price tag of…

Samsung Galaxy Camera hands-on: ready for a 16 megapixel Jellybean camera?

A class act The Galaxy Camera made its debut alongside the Note II at Samsung’s African launch event in Cape Town on 18 October…

GoPro Hero3 is the new camcorder of choice for action sport enthusiasts

The Hero3 is the latest release from GoPro, unveiled by the manufacturer at a launch event in San Francisco. This is the company’s flagship device…

5 tips for taking better photos with your point-and-shoot

Digital has made photography a lot easier to master. Gone are the days of not knowing what you have photographed or whether you have…

Fuji FinePix X10 review: A retro, rangefinder styled compact for enthusiast photographers

Updated: We’ve now subjected the Fuji X10 to a long-term test, and have updated our review with the results. Read the ‘Second opinion’ page to…

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W690 review: a great pocket camera

The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W690 was announced in February as part of a trio of stylish and slim compact cameras. Although it’s not quite as…

Sony Alpha a99: We get our hands on the first full-frame SLT

Many people have been waiting for a Sony Alpha a900replacement ever since it was first announced all the way back in 2008. That was the…

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