This is a detailed review of the classic Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S by one of our readers, Christian Duguay from Montreal, Canada. A quick note from Nasim: while I was going through testing some of the older manual focus lenses (including the 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S), Christian contacted me via...
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A Tour of B&H Photo Video
The B&H Photo Video mega store is definitely one of the must-see attractions of New York. If you have never been there before, I highly recommend to check it out, because it is one of those unique places that you will not experience anywhere else in the world. Last week,...
Fuji X-Trans Flare / Ghosting Issue
I love Fuji X-series cameras - they have exceptionally good image quality, superb handling and they are just a lot of fun to shoot with. I have completed reviewing all Fuji X cameras that I have had during the last few months, including the X-Pro1, X-E1, X-M1 and the X100S....
Nikon D610 Review
Since full-frame DSLR cameras typically have a 2-3 year life cycle before they are refreshed with newer models, the D610 was an unusual update, as it replaced a camera that was only 13 months old - something that typically only happens with entry-level/consumer DSLRs. The thing is, the Nikon D610...
Nikon D5300 Image Samples
With the release of the D5300, Nikon has also posted 5 sample images from the camera by Kwaku Alston. The below images are all copyright of Nikon and all EXIF data is retained in photographs. As before, the sensor performance of the D5300 looks pretty impressive. Please keep in mind...
The Potential Impact of Sony’s Full-Frame Mirrorless System on DSLRs
It has been a little over a year since Sony announced the world's first fixed lens 35mm full-frame mirrorless camera, the Sony RX1. Shortly after, Sony released another version of the same camera without an anti-aliasing filter and gave it a slightly different name - Sony RX1R, similar to what...
Sony NEX-7 Review
The Sony NEX-7 is considered to be the top of the line NEX-series camera, with the highest resolution 24 MP APS-C sensor, built-in OLED electronic viewfinder, tilt-screen, three dial interface and the highest price tag in the line. In this review, I will go over the features and capabilities of...
Fuji X100S Review
After the success of the original X100, Fuji upgraded the sensor and the hybrid viewfinder, added some new features, addressed a few important firmware issues and added the "S" to the label of the camera. The long-awaited Fuji X100S debuted with a lot of fanfare, thanks to its big supporters...
Fuji X-M1 Review
The Fujifilm X-M1 mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera was released on June 24, 2013 together with the Fujinon XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS lens. After the success of the X series cameras including the X100, X-Pro1 and X-E1, Fuji decided to expand the line of interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras by introducing a more...
Nikon D610 Announcement
Nikon has just announced the Nikon D610 camera, an update to the popular entry-level full-frame DSLR. It has been a little over a year since the Nikon D600 came out. Considering the typical refresh cycle of 2-3 years for lower-end camera bodies, this is a pretty unusual update that is...