Articles tagged "review"

With a bigger battery and better video capabilities, the Fujifilm X-S20 could be the vlogging machine content creators have been waiting for.

The Sony a7CR is a high-resolution addition to the company's compact full-frame a7C series. So what did we make of it and where does it leave the a7 IV that it sits just above?

Lomography's LomoChrome '92 is designed to mimic the look of classic drugstore film that used to fill family photo albums. As we discovered, to shoot with it is to embrace the unexpected, from strange color shifts to odd textures and oversized grain.

The Sony a7C II refreshes the compact full-frame with a 33MP sensor, the addition of a front control dial, a dedicated 'AI' processor, 10-bit 4K/60p video and more. It's a definite improvement, but it helps if you value its compact form.

Why is the Peak Design Everyday Backpack so widely used? A snazzy design? Exceptional utility? A combination of both? After testing one, it's clear why this bag deserves every accolade it's received.

The new Wacom One 12 pen display, now in its second generation, offers photographers an affordable option to the mouse or trackpad, making processing images easy and efficient by editing directly on the screen.

For photographers who need advanced photo editing options, Pixelmator Pro for macOS offers layer-based editing, machine learning-powered adjustment and selection tools, and features such as Denoise and Super Resolution. It's also affordable.

The Peak Design Out Front pairs with the brand's line of Everyday smartphone cases and makes for a convenient action cam bike mount, too.

Peak Design's newest Camera Cubes allow you to turn any pack or bag into a camera-carrying accessory. If you want a bag that doesn't look like a camera bag or prefer to make your own DIY solutions, they're worth a look.

The Nikon Z8 is a $4000 Stacked-CMOS full-frame mirrorless camera that offers most of the capabilities of the range-topping Z9 but in a smaller, less expensive body.

The Wotancraft New Pilot is a super-tough, modular camera backpack with lots of configuration options – but it may not be the best choice if you're looking for a sleek and stylish bag.

From the middle of a war zone, Ukrainian software developer Skylum continues to grow and evolve its flagship imaging app, Luminar Neo. But is it ready to pry you away from your Creative Cloud subscription? Let's find out!

Fujifilm's Instax brand has been synonymous with instant film, but Fujifilm is flipping the script with their first all-digital Instax camera. Prints can still be made via optional transmission to a digital printer and Fujifilm is hoping younger users will flock to it.

The Canon EOS R50 is an entry-level, compact APS-C mirrorless camera. A 24MP RF-mount camera aiming to attract smartphone users and, perhaps, vloggers. We found a lot to like about this small, simple camera, but we're not sure where you go once you tire of the kit lens.

Tapping into machine learning technologies, Photomator is a photo editor that offers a step up from Apple Photos and an affordable alternative to Lightroom.

GoPro's latest flagship Hero12 Black action camera adds 'HDR' video, the ability to shoot Log and vertical video. Is it a worthy upgrade? Read our review to find out.

Pricey yet capable, the new Polaroid I-2 sports a sharp 98mm lens, autofocus, full manual controls and some fun creative features.

It's only received a minor bump in its version number, but ON1 Photo RAW 2023.5 bundles up almost a year's worth of updates. Is it time you consider swapping your a subscription for a copy?

Capture One Pro has come a long way since our last review, and now feels much more capable and responsive. Is it perhaps time you consider a move to this Adobe alternative?

The Sony a6700 is the company's latest high-end APS-C mirrorless camera, built around a 26MP BSI CMOS sensor and bringing the latest subject recognition AF and 10-bit video.

This pro-oriented plugin for Lightroom promises to learn to reproduce your editing style. Can it deliver?

The Canon EOS R8 is the company's entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera. It brings the sensor and autofocus from the EOS R6 II and combines them in a smaller, more affordable body. Here's our full look at this value-oriented Canon.

The latest release of DxO's Nik Collection has a wide array of useful tools for photographers. But are user interface improvements and a handful of new features worth the upgrade to version 6?

Canon's EOS R7 is a 33MP APS-C enthusiast mirrorless camera built around the RF mount. It brings advanced autofocus and in-body stabilization to the part of the market currently served by the EOS 90D. But is it any good?

The fast-developing field of machine learning promises to take over the tedious tasks of culling and editing photos so you can be behind the shutter button where you belong. But is it quite ready for prime time yet?

The Canon EOS R10 is a compact, mid-level 24MP APS-C mirrorless camera built around Canon's RF mount. We look into whether it offers more than your smartphone.

The Fujifilm X-T5 is the company's latest classically-styled APS-C mirrorless camera. It gains the 40MP sensor and AF system from the X-H2 but in a body with a more stills-focused slant. We've been putting it through its paces.

Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom impress in a lot of ways, but their noise reduction lags the competition and their lens corrections lack a real-world basis. DxO PureRAW 3 aims to come to their rescue without totally reinventing your workflow!

Fujifilm's X-H2 is a high-resolution stills and video camera, that sits alongside the high-speed X-H2S at the pinnacle of the company's range of X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. We dug into what it does and what it means.

Holy Stone produces dozens of low-cost drone models aimed at consumers. We look at the HS710 and HS175D to see if they stack up to other sub-250g offerings. Are these secretly great or more like toys?

The EOS R6 II arrives in one of the most competitive parts of the market, facing off against some very capable competition. We think it rises to the challenge.

In the middle of the OM System lineup, the OM-5 promises yesterday's top-tier performance in a lighter, more compact body. Rain or shine, it's hard to find a camera that does all the OM-5 can for the price.

The a7R V is the fifth iteration of Sony's high-end, high-res full-frame mirrorless camera. The new 60MP Mark IV, gains advanced AF, focus stacking and a new rear screen arrangement. We think it excels at stills.

DxO's latest flagship editing suite has Adobe-beating noise reduction in its Elite version, without the costly subscription. Should you cancel Creative Cloud and jump ship?

Earlier this year, DJI released the Mini 3 Pro. While it boasted quite a few advanced features, it was accompanied by a hefty price tag. DJI has pared down this offering a bit with their latest sub-250g release, the Mini 3. Is it worth the investment?

The latest iteration of ON1 Software's flagship Raw editor is jam-packed with AI smarts that aim to lighten your workload by taking subjects into account when making selections, applying presets, keywording and more. Find out if it's right for you in our review!

Almost one year ago, DJI debuted its Mavic 3 standard and Cine drones featuring a dual-camera setup. Today they've released their Classic, a less expensive single-camera sibling. Who's it for and is it a worthy addition to the Mavic family?

The Nikon Z30 is the company’s most vlogging-specific camera to date, offering full-width 4K/30p video and a fully-articulating screen. Check out what it offers and how it compares to its competition.

The Sony ZV-1F is a compact camera aimed at vloggers and video creators. It forgoes some of the features found on Sony's more advanced vlogging cameras, but arrives at a price point that should appeal to its target audience.

Digital film scanners can be pricey, so Lomo's latest scanners let shooters do it themselves. Whether you have a digital camera, or simply a smartphone, there's a DigitaLIZA that'll work with your kit. But are the results any good? Let's find out.

The Fujifilm X-H2S is the company's most ambitious APS-C camera, using a 26MP Stacked CMOS sensor to deliver the fastest shooting, best autofocus and most extensive video specs of any X-series camera yet. We tell you what you need to know in our full review.

The Panasonic GH6 is the latest in the company's line of video-focused Micro Four Thirds cameras. It brings a new, 25MP sensor and 10-bit 4K capture at up to 120p. We've put it to the test, both in the studio and out in the field.

Is the MSI Creator Z17 the MacBook Pro competitor Windows users were hoping for? In our tests it delivers big performance and offers a few good reasons why you might choose a 12th-Gen Intel laptop over a Mac.

The Autel EVO Nano+ drone weighs less than 250g, includes advanced features, and gets extra points for privacy. But is it enough to outclass the competition? We dive deep to find out where it excels and what it's like to fly.

As the number of lower-cost anamorphic lenses increases, Great Joy hopes to get ahead of the competition with a 50mm lens that provides full-frame camera users with a heady 1.8x squeeze factor. Not without its issues, it nonetheless presents excellent value for moviemakers.

It says Olympus on the front, but the OM System OM-1 is about the future, not the past. It may still produce 20MP files, but a quad-pixel AF Stacked CMOS sensor, 50 fps shooting with full AF and genuine, IP rated, weather sealing show OM Digital Solutions' ambition. See what we thought.

The Nikon Z9 uses a stacked CMOS sensor to power its first pro-level mirrorless camera. With firmware 2.0 now available, we've reviewed the fast-shooting stills and video camera designed to win-over Nikon's professional DSLR users.

For years, creatives have been asking Apple to release a mid-range standalone desktop tower that sits somewhere between the entry-level Mac mini and the unattainably expensive Mac Pro. With the Mac Studio, Apple has finally answered the call.

Apple's new Studio Display is an extremely color accurate IPS LCD with a bunch of unique features and exceptional build quality. But with a price tag of $1,600, you really have to value those extra features. For Apple, this is a missed opportunity to give the creative community a smaller, more affordable version of the Pro Display XDR.

The Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED is one of the most versatile creator laptops we've tested. This laptop combines top-tier performance and portability with an excellent RGB OLED display and some ingenious design cues that put it a step above the rest.