Damien has been writing about photography and photographic equipment since 1997, and has been a professional photographer since 1987 - when digital photography was only a dream. He’s more-than-slightly obsessed with photography and all

How we test

Every piece of equipment that comes our way, whether a camera, a lens or an accessory, gets the same level of careful scrutiny. We discover what products are good at and what they are not so you don’t have to. Tests are not just made in the lab, but our technical findings are also investigated in practical situations to establish what readers can expect in real-world conditions.

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Leica D-Lux 4 Review

The Leica D-Lux 4 is a premium compact camera, with a wonderful f/2.0-capable lens. But with the prestigious Leica brand...

Casio EXILIM EX-G1 Review

The Casio EX-G1 is Casio’s first ruggedised compact. Freezeproof, waterproof, dustproof and shock resistant, but what are the pictures like?...