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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Samsung ST6500 Review

With a feature list that wouldn't look out of place on a camera £100 more expensive, the Samsung ST6500 certainly...

Nikon J1 Review

Nikon’s debut compact system camera boasts a long list of world firsts, fastests and bests. But it isn’t without controversy

Canon PowerShot S100 Review

UPDATED: Canon's S100 is a small, pocket-sized advanced compact that packs a larger than average 1/1.7in sensor, a 24-120mm zoom...

Sony NEX-5N Review

The Sony NEX-5N adds a high-spec 16.1MP sensor to the NEX-series. Can Sony retain its Compact System Camera image quality...