Gear Talk
Ricoh GR - APS-C sensor compact
Smallest APS-C sensor camera ever - 28mm f2.8 lens.
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Preview
Dang - this thing will sell like crazy - but is it for you?
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Mirrorless cameras are not for me
Mirrorless technology has developed quickly - and there are some AWESOME models on the market.
Drobo Mini - complete set up
Step by step setup of the Drobo Mini.
Sh*t street photographers say (Spoof)
It's all the right gear and technique... Leica + wide angle.
Drobo 5D speed test vs Drobo S
Speed to initialise / load up, and transfer speed tested, including USB2.0, USB3.0 and Thunderbolt.
Pocket Wizard Plus X
New Kid on the block - looks like great value with same range and many of same functions as higher models.
Carl Zeiss 55mm F1.4 OTUS- $4k High-end SLR lens Distagon T*
$4000 for a manual focus 55mm f1.4?? (Cheap compared to Leica) But Damn... it does look amazing...
Nikon D7100
24mp, 51 point AF, advanced video, 7fps = this looks like a contender. Launch price $1200
Lowepro Pro Roller X300
Damn - this is a MASSIVE roller. Can fit EVERYTHING in it. check it out.
Drobo 5D setup & migrating HDDs
Here I show unboxing, setting up, installing mSATA SSD and migrating HDDs from older Drobo S.
How to kill a Nikon D4 & 24-70mm f2.8
Well, damn. Rushing and careless - I managed to badly damage the D4 and destroy the 24-70mm
Worlds best Cameras - Grand Prix
Each year the Japanese industry votes on the best camera of the year. Here I walk you through the last 30 years winners.
Whats in my bags - overseas assignment
International travel, several portrait shoots, 2 workshops and a bunch of reporting from CP+ - here I run through all the gear I am taking and why.
Canon 50mm shootout - 1.8 vs 1.4 vs 1.2L
How will these fair? A HUGE range in terms of price.
Packing for an indoor portrait photo shoot
What's in my bag for a nude portrait shoot? In this case - two shoots back to back?
Nikon D5200 Complete user guide
Full demostration of all controls, menus and set up of custom menus.
3 Legged Thing Frank - Extreme testing
Includes torture test... of sorts.... weight testing... and Tina!
Fuji X-E1 review - vs X Pro 1
The X-E1 is like the Z Pro 1 at fighting weight - trimmed of a few features to reduce the price. But how does it compare?
Black Rapid FastenR T1 Tripod adapter
How to use your black rapid and your tripod quick release plate together.
Portrait Lens shoot out! - used vs budget vs prestige
70-200mm 2.8 vs 55-200mm kit lens vs 70-210mm Exacta used MF lens.
The Best and Worst of 2012
Best DSLR, Best Mirrorless, trend, brand and ugliest camera, most out of touch brand...
Holiday gift guide - camera accessories
Gift Ideas that photographers will appreciate and actually use.
Holiday gift guide - camera accessories
Gift Ideas that photographers will appreciate and actually use.
Lens Porn - Canon 85mm f1.2L
Adults only. Few things get the blood pumping like truly fast glass. Here I play with the Canon 85mm f1.2L.
Professional photography - minimum gear required
What is the minimum gear needed to make money? Is a D7000 ok for commercial work?
What batteries I use (and viewer response)
In Australia I recommend Digital Camera Warehouse: http://goo.gl/WVkR9
New Canon 24-70mm F4 IS announced (vs f2.8 vII)
New 24-70mm f4 IS lens announced -- here discussed in comparison to the 24-70mm f2.8 version 2 that Canon recently released.
Wide Angle vs Tele - Depth of Field
Looking at getting a fast lens? Not sure about depth of field, bokeh and focal length?
Nikon D5200 is here! (vs D5100 & D3200)
Just announced - the new D5200 has a couple of subtle but important upgrades. Let's compare it to the D3200 and D5100.
Trolls & Fanboys (rant)
BOTH hugely annoying, but not really in the same category in my mind. Please share your experiences.
How to Kill a Nikon 24-70mm
How could you possibly damage this tank of a lens?
Canon-Leica Frankenstein - with f0.95 lens!
What a dream video rig! Canon 5Dii, modified to take Leica M Lenses - fitted with a 50mm f0.95 lens.
Photography News & Reviews channel launched
Subscribe to Photography News & Reviews here: http://www.youtube.com/user/PhotoNewsReviews for all the latest and full coverage of Photokina 2012.
World first Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II review (vs original)
Hands on review & comparison to the original 24-70mm f2.8. Includes full crops and testing.
What to buy? Nikon 105mm DC vs 105mm Micro VR
Both great lenses - what is best? what to buy? I compare focus speeds, sharpness, bokeh and magic powers to give my recommendation.
Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 OS super zoom - image samples
Phenomenal range and focus speed - and great value!
Photokina 2012 - The worlds biggest photography expo
All news & reviews from Photokina will go up on my new channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/PhotoNewsReviews
Nikon 24-70mm F2.0 G ED IF AF-S - My dream lens!
F2.0 constant aperture zoom - my dream lens.... please make it!
Fuji X Pro 1 final thoughts
Check out the new FujiFilm Fine Pix X Pro 1 interchangeable lens system. It is amazing!
Practical realities of D800 file size
Travelling whilst shooting extensively with the D800E has raised some issues.
Macbook Pro vs Apple care.... round 2
On and on it goes. After the screen issue, then the trackpad (sent back and not fixed), then second attempt another issue....
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
TIPA Rugged camera of the year 2012.
Use Leica M lenses on your Fuji X Pro-1
The Fujifilm M-Mount Adapter will let you use your Leica M lenses on the X Pro 1
How big can you print? - Nikon D800E
With 36mp to burn, how big an image can you print at top quality??
Nikon D4x
The super high res king of Nikon lineup is 4 years old - where is the replacement?
Nikon D800 vs D800E - which is best for you?
I discuss the pros and cons of the D800 vs D800E, what I recommend depending on your shooting style, and why I opted for the E model.
Nikon D800E video test - 1080P
Full HD video, tested on FX & DX lenses, hand held and on tripod.
36mp Nikon D800 - file size, storage and processor demand
Live test of file size and the strain of processing these images.
Hands on with MY D800E
You know all about it - see it and hear my thoughts here.
Nikon 18-300 f3.5-5.6G ED VR - Preview
This new killer DX zoom from Nikon is sure to be a big hit
Nikon 24-85mm f3.5-4.5G ED VR - Preview
This new medium tele zoom has VR and ED glass!
Pentax K30 Intro (vs Canon T4i)
Pentax have kicked a goal here - on paper at least
New Mac Book Pro w retina display - kills off the 17 inch!
The new Mac Book Pro range offer great connectivity, speed improvements and a crazy new retina display option - but no more 17inch model!!
10 best camera sensors
Medium format, FX & DX sensors - which are the highest rated models on the market?
Drobo Gen 2 - 1 year follow up
I got my Drobo in June 2011 & today I give you my thoughts having used it for a year.
Canon EOS T4i (650D) Announced
Replacement for the 550D will sit between 600D and the 60D.
The D4 vs D800 dilemma
What a wonderful choice to have to make - but still a tricky one!
D800 in crop mode - improved performance?
What advantage does using a high res FX camera in DX Mode offer?
Nikon D4 vs D800 - HIGH ISO
Includes side by side 100% crops. How do they compare?
SUPER telephoto Bokeh Showdown
600mm f4, 400mm f4, 300mm f2.8, 200-400mm zoom, 200mm f2!
Fujifilm X10 Review
Hands on review after 4 weeks with this premium compact camera.
Amateurs buying 'Pro gear' - Rant
Noobs buying up big on D4 & D800... is it a waste, is it frustrating - who cares?
Antler Liquis luggage
Preparing for my SE Asia tour - it is time for some new luggage!
Nikon Coolpix P310 Review & test images
Fast f1.8 lens and a unique design.
Nikon Holy Trinity of lenses
14-24mm + 24-70mm + 70-200mm f2.8 zoom lenses.
BlackRapid straps compared
Which straps suits your needs? RS Sport? RS4 RS7? Compare them here.
Fujifilm X10 Introduction
Hands on with this premium compact camera.
Nikon 200mm f2 vs 70-200 f2.8 - Bokeh showdown!
Nikon 200mm f2 vs 70-200 f2.8 - whose bokeh is best?
24-70mm f2.8 Showdown! - VC & hand holding
Special edition testing the VC capabilities of the Tamron in still and video.
King of BOKEH - 4 great Nikon lenses
Today I throw 4 heavyweight Nikon lenses against each other - the 50mm 1.2, 85mm 1.4g, 105 f2DC and 70-200 2.8 VRII.
24-70mm f2.8 Showdown! 2 - FOCUS
Canon L vs Nikon ED vs Tamron VC vs Sigma HSM - what is best for you? How do they compare?
Cokin Landscape filter set #2 - P Series
Includes set up & photos using the filters.
24-70mm f2.8 Showdown! Part 1 - Intro & specs
Canon L vs Nikon ED vs Tamron VC vs Sigma HSM - what is best for you? How do they compare?
Tamron vs Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
Worlds first hands on comparison of the new Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 with built in stabilisation to the Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8 ED.
Tamron 24-70mm VC - Hands on
Worlds first review of the WORLDS FIRST 24-70mm f2.8 with built in stabilisation!
Bokeh Showdown! Series introduction
BOKEH Showdown! This series will throw lenses against each other in a head to head comparison.
Nikon 28mm f1.8G - Preview
New fast wide angle prime Nikkor - is it right for you?
Nikon D3200 vs D3100 vs D5100
What best suits your needs?
Nikon D3200 Announced!
24.2 megapixel, ENTRY LEVEL camera - wow times are changing fast!
Lensbaby Composer PRO + Edge 80 optic
Introducing the Lensbaby Composer Pro and the Edge 80 f2.8 Optic.
Lensbaby Composer + Fisheye optics
how to use the Lensbaby Composer, and how to change the optics, using the Optics system Fisheye.
50mm Shoot Out! Part 4 - BOKEH!
1.8D vs 1.8G vs 1.4G vs 1.2 - what is best for you? How do they compare?
Lensbaby Composer walkabout - GET YOUR GEAR OUT!
Lensbaby are crazy fun and creative to work with.
Nikon 28-300mm ED Zoom lens
The 28-300 is the FX version of the wildly popular (and fabulous) 18-200 DX Lens.
Meet Alamby - Nikon D4
The competition is over - Meet Alamby!
Nikon S3300 - review and test images
First in my new series of point and shoot cameras - the Nikon S3300 offers decent image quality at a bargain price.
Canon 60Da announced - pricing and application vs Nikon D800s
Interesting camera - and for astrophotographers