mirrorless camera reviews

Samsung NX500 vs NX1

Samsung NX500 vs. NX1 The Samsung NX500 and NX1 are the latest generation APS-C cameras from technology giant Samsung. Although they share the same 28MP – APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor, there are a few key differences that you need to be aware of before deciding which one is right for you. Body and weather sealing The biggest difference […]

Samsung NX500 camera review

Samsung NX500 review Introduction Samsung is trying to break into the semi-professional photography market. The first promising sign of their plan was the announcement of a fast f/2.8 medium zoom 16-50mm lens just about a year ago. And the curtain was fully unveiled last year at the Photokina exhibition where they released their flagship NX1 […]

Samsung NX500: specs, price and availability

Samsung NX500: specs, price, and availability The rumored Samsung NX500 will be unveiled at CP+ in Japan next week though we’ll have to wait until March for shipping to start. The body will be available in the usual NX-line colors of black, white and brown. Unfortunately, just like the NX300, there is no incorporated viewfinder. […]

Fuji X-T1 at Ghent festival of light 2015

Fuji X-T1 at Ghent festival of light 2015 Sensor vs. lens stabilisation or both? Getting the best performance out of your camera isn’t about setting it to Auto and hoping for the best, is it? I prefer setting my Fuji X-T1 to ISO 200 in good light, with an appropriate aperture and choosing if and […]

landscapes and cityscapes with the Sony A7r

Landscapes and cityscapes with the Sony A7r Landscape photography requires a different toolset than portrait, macro or street photography. Although the mirror-less camera world is moving fast, landscapes are more of a waiting game. You need to take your time to frame and focus your shots, preferably in manual mode with a tripod and a set […]

Tamron SP 15-30MM 5-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

Tamron SP 15-30MM 5-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Introduction and history Tamron announced the development of fast f/2.8 ultra-wide angle zoom lens with their Vibration Compensation (VC) at Photokina last year. The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD is now in production and available for pre-order online for $1199. This Tamron is a full frame lens available for […]

Italian fishing village with the Fuji XT1

Italian fishing village with the Fuji XT1 Bored in Rome Fiumicino is not far from Rome and is the town where Rome’s International Airport is. When the local government was looking for a place to locate Italy’s international airport hub in the 1950’s this small fishing town was suddenly put on the world map. […]

photographing airports with the Fuji X-T1

Photographing airports with the Fuji X-T1 Airports are intriguing places for photography. The transient nature of travel and the symmetry of the infrastructure give you lots of opportunities for interesting compositions. I love visiting and exploring new countries and cultures, but the hours of waiting until boarding can be quite annoying. Luckily, I carry my Fuji […]

All roads lead to Rome with the Fuji XT1

All roads lead to Rome with the Fuji XT1 As you might have read in my earlier posts, the Fuji XT1 is my favourite camera for travel. I recently purchased their new tele-zoom XF 40-150mm f/2.8 and using a lens like this can give you a new perspective on one of the most photographed cities in the world. When visiting this […]

Boxing day with the Sony A7II

Boxing day with the Sony A7II Are you interested in more pictures like these? Check out my photography stories here. I was at first not going to review the Sony A7II. The 24.3MP Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor are the same as in the original A7. After reviewing three different models in the same line-up […]

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