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

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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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Digital SLR Reviews

Digital SLR camera reviews & specs: Canon, Casio, Contax, Fuji, Kodak, Konica, Minolta, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung, Sigma, Sony

Sony A58 Review

The Sony A58 replaces two existing models at the entry-level end of its range. Has the consolidation been worth it?...

Nikon D5200 Review

The Nikon D5100 was well received by beginners and mid-level enthusiasts. Can the new Nikon D5200 go one better or...

Canon EOS 6D Review

The Canon EOS 6D is targeted at enthusiast photographers looking at making the jump to full frame. Is it the...

Nikon D600 Review

The Nikon D600 is one of the most affordable full-frame DSLRs ever, so is it the camera we’ve all been...

Pentax K-30 Review

The Pentax K-30 is the latest addition in the company's DSLR range. With stiff competition in the mid-range DSLR market,...