Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

With the new Nikon D90 dominating the headlines, many photographers may not have noticed that a new kit lens was launched at the same time. Nikon now has quite a few standard zooms to go with its DX-format DSLRs, which include the D60, the D90 and D300. It could all get a little confusing, so here’s a quick update on what’s available.

First, there’s the basic 18-55mm kit lens sold with the Nikon D60 and, before that, the D40 and D40x. The latest version now has VR (Vibration Reduction). Next up is the oldest lens in the group, the 18-70mm. This appeared with Nikon’s first consumer DSLR, the D70. It’s a bit long in the tooth now, and doesn’t have VR, but it may still turn up as a kit lens with some retailers and, in particular, the old D80. The D80 was also sold with a longer-range zoom, the 18-135mm, though this too doesn’t have VR. …click here to read more

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The world’s first DSLR to offer movie recording to photographers, is the D90 feature-packed or just trying to do too much?

Gone are the times when cameras simply took photographs. In a world where there’s an increasing demand for products that can multi-task, it was inevitable that this ethos would eventually creep into the DSLR market. We already have camera-phones, all-in-one printers and PDAs, but for the most part, it’s taken several generations of evolution to get the balance right when it comes to performance. Often, if a product claims to be capable of fulfilling more than one purpose, it turns out to be a jack of all trades, yet a master of none. Is this the case with Nikon’s latest DSLR? Read on to find out. …click here to read more

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX250 looks, at first glance, just like many other compacts on the market. It has a surprisingly uninspiring squared-off design, juxtaposed with an all-metal build that enhances the camera’s appeal.

Upon closer inspection, however, the unassuming FX150 is actually a bit of a wolf in sheep’s clothing, as it features a comprehensive set of controls and shooting options that include manual control. Disappointingly, you only get ‘proper’ Shutter Priority control with just a minimal nod to aperture control. …click here to read more

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Zuiko Digital 25mm f2.8 Pancake

We live in the Zest Century, an era of high-tech auto focus zooms, and Olympus comes up with a fixed focal length lens that’s as retro as a bake-lite radio. What’s going on? Don’t knock fixed focal length tenses. Zooms may appear to make life simpler, but that doesn’t necessarily equate to quality. Yes, a fixed focal length tens is less flexible, but only in terms of composition.

This 25mm ‘pancake’ lens is so slim, it makes your Olympus DSLR not much larger than a prosumer compact. And its f2.8 maximum aperture is half a stop faster than the average zoom, even at its minimum focal length. …click here to read more

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Sony Alpha A900 - front face

The latest innovation from Sony proves the brand’s commitment to its loyal consumers, providing prosumer and professional photographers with the comprehensive tool to master their trade. The Sony Agoo sets a new benchmark for serious photo enthusiasts who demand the unrivaled quality and creative possibilities of full-frame imaging, using its full-frame 24.6 effective megapixel CMOS sensor Exmor T1 with on-chip A/D conversion and dual noise reduction for superlative, detail-packed images. …click here to read more

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