Category: Camera gear

Old or new, getting hold of a quality digital camera still requires you to put down a decent chunk of change. In this article the highly regarded DPReview.com take a look at ten of the best DSLRs and ILCs available for under $1,000 £780. If you’re are looking to make the leap to an interchangeable lens camera this should give you[…]

The Nikon D600 and Canon EOS 6D are two of the most affordable full-frame sensor (ie the same size as 35mm film) cameras available. Here we compare the two cameras in our quick comparison review. If you are in the market for a full frame DSLR then this head to head comparison from ePHOTOzine.com should be useful.

To the beginner, there’s a bewildering array of cameras out there these days. They advertise a multitude of features often wrapped up in technical jargon and sales-speak. How do you sift through it all to find the camera that’s right for you? If you don’t know how to choose between Nikon or Canon, Sony or Pentax this article from PhotoTuts+[…]

If you’re using a Nikon D600, or are thinking of buying one, you should check out this useful page at Photography Bay

Your kids will get a lot more from their holiday if thay can share the fun of taking photos, not just watch Mum & Dad taking them. To ensure that the next wave of young photographers understand the performance and ergonomic advantages of using a real camera, you’ll need to get one into their hands as soon as possible. Here’s[…]

Most wildlife photographers, be they professional or amateur, will have a telephoto or zoom lens in their camera bag; there are so many occasions when you need to be able to bring your subject closer but you can’t get yourself physically closer. Unfortunately good telephoto lenses longer than 300mm are seriously expensive – thousands of pounds/dollars – so it is[…]

There are two different sizes of DSLR: Crop-frame and full-frame. While the sensor size in crop-frame versions vary from brand to brand, they are typically 1.5x smaller than their full-frame counterparts. The sensor in a full-frame camera is the same size as a photo produced on 35mm film. But what’s the advantage to having a bigger sensor? This article from Photography Talk looks[…]

Undecided on whether to buy the Canon EOS 100D or Canon EOS 700D?   Click here to read about the similarities and differences between Canon’s latest DSLRs, as revealed by What Digital Camera.

You’ve done it. You’ve made the jump and replaced your compact camera with a Digital Single Lens Reflex camera (DSLR) and in doing so you’ve embarked on a new adventure that will both inspire and frustrate you, but you’ll never stop learning. You’re excited and you’re itching to get out there and start snapping with your new gear; but maybe[…]

These magnificent bits of kit are the lowest priced models in each company’s range of full frame DSLRs. If you’re serious about your photography and nothing less than a DSLR with a full frame sensor will do, then these contenders from Nikon & Canon will be somewhere on your list  and this head to head comparison should help you come[…]

If you’re looking for a DSLR right on the cusp between the top consumer models and the professional models – often referred to as ‘prosumer’ models – these 2 will almost certainly be on your list. If you’re already committed to either stable your choice will be pretty straightforward, but if you’re just about to make the decision about which[…]