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July 7, 2026

Review: DJI Avata versus Avata 2 First Person View Drones

Amy Moore & Sam Butcher compare each Avata drone’s speed, performance and video on a go-karting racetrack.

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July 3, 2026

Review: Sony A7 III Full-frame Mirrorless Camera

The Sony A7 III is still hugely popular for everyday shooting, but is it still worth buying? Amy Moore finds out.

July 3, 2026

Best Bridge Cameras in 2026

Discover five of the best all-in-one cameras in 2026, with expert tips on finding the right fit for your shooting style.

The front of the Panasonic S1R II on a black and red background with a reflection.

July 3, 2026

Review: Panasonic S1R II Full-frame Mirrorless Camera

Can the Panasonic S1R II tame wild horses in UK's Dartmoor National Park? Full review, video and images by Amy Moore.

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July 1, 2026

Review: Olympus PEN-F | Best Retro Mirrorless Camera?

Discover why the Olympus PEN-F is one of the best film-like mirrorless cameras for street and travel photography.

June 30, 2026

Review: Fujifilm GFX100RF Medium Format Compact Camera

The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a rare breed: fixed lens, medium format and compact. Amy Moore puts it to the test.

Nikon Z5 II full-frame mirrorless camera (body only) with two NIKKOR Z lenses against a pink studio background

June 23, 2026

Review: Nikon Z5 II | An Entry-Level Full-Frame Camera?

In our hands-on review, find out how the Nikon Z5 II performs and whether it's worth buying.

Close-up of a Fujifilm X-T30 mirrorless camera with Fujinon lens on a vibrant pink background, highlighting design, controls and compact photography gear aesthetics.

June 22, 2026

Review: Fujifilm X-T30, A Compact APS-C Camera

Compact, creative and still powerful: Maartje Hensen tests the Fujifilm X-T30 on the streets of Amsterdam

Fujifilm X-Pro 3 with XF 35mm lens on a black fabric background CROPPED

June 19, 2026

In the Field: Fujifilm X-Pro 3 vs X-Pro 2 for Sports Photography

Sports documentary photographer Dan King takes two mirrorless cameras for a spin at a cycling race at Strade Bianche.

Slam Dunk festival main stage, shot by Emily Jade with the Canon EOS R6.

June 19, 2026

In the Field: Canon EOS R6 for Live Music Photography

Music photographer Emily Jade reviews the full-frame mirrorless Canon EOS R6 for capturing bands at Slam Dunk Festival.

Photo of a used Nikon Z8 full-frame mirrorless camera from MPB with a Nikkor Z 14-30 f/4 lens on a dark background.

June 18, 2026

In the Field: Nikon Z8 for Landscape Photography

Alex Armitage evaluates the Nikon Z8’s features, performance and image quality in this in-depth camera review.

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June 18, 2026

Learn: 5 Differences Between CCD & CMOS Sensors

By the mid-2000s, CCDs were replaced by CMOS sensors. Here’s why some photographers are using older CCD cameras today.

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Review: DJI Avata versus Avata 2 First Person View Drones

Review: Sony A7 III Full-frame Mirrorless Camera

Best Bridge Cameras in 2026

Review: Panasonic S1R II Full-frame Mirrorless Camera

Review: Olympus PEN-F | Best Retro Mirrorless Camera?

Review: Fujifilm GFX100RF Medium Format Compact Camera

Review: Nikon Z5 II | An Entry-Level Full-Frame Camera?

Review: Fujifilm X-T30, A Compact APS-C Camera

In the Field: Fujifilm X-Pro 3 vs X-Pro 2 for Sports Photography

In the Field: Canon EOS R6 for Live Music Photography

In the Field: Nikon Z8 for Landscape Photography

Learn: 5 Differences Between CCD & CMOS Sensors

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