In this article, I will show feature differences between the new Nikon D5300 and the previous generation D5200. What does the updated D5300 bring to the table and what are the key differences? Let's take a look! Please keep in mind that this Nikon D5200 vs D5300 comparison is purely...
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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...
What is Vignetting?
Vignetting, also known as "light fall-off" (sometimes spelled "light falloff") is common in optics and photography, which in simple terms means darkening of image corners when compared to the center. Vignetting is either caused by optics, or is purposefully added in post-processing in order to draw the viewer's eye away...
Fuji X-E1 Review
After the success of the X100 line and the release of the X-Pro1 (which initially received a rather mixed review from us due to its poor AF performance), Fuji introduced the X-E1 - basically a lower-end version of the X-Pro1. It was not an unexpected move, given how quickly Fuji...
Fuji X-Pro1 Review
Built on the success of the Fuji X100 and aimed at pros and photo enthusiasts that need a lightweight camera alternative to a DSLR with amazing image quality, the Fuji X-Pro1 is the first mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera from Fuji. Along with the X-Pro1, Fuji simultaneously introduced three prime lenses -...
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Review
This is an in-depth review of the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport, a high-end super-telephoto lens with a versatile zoom range and a wide constant aperture of f/2.8, designed for wildlife, sports and portrait photographers. This is the third iteration of the lens. Its predecessor, the Sigma 120-300mm...