Reviews

June 4, 2021

Epson SureColor P700 Photo Printer Review
If you're in the market for a 13-inch pro printer, the Epson P700 is one of the best we've tested
By Dan Havlik
Photo of Epson P700 printer
One of the things I’ve done, somewhat obsessively, while spending a lot of time indoors during the pandemic is print my photos. And the printer I’ve turned to again and again to make gorgeous 13-inch-wide prints over the past 12 months is the Epson SureColor P700 ($799), a surprisingly compact device that produces professional-quality photos... Read more
April 5, 2021

Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens Review
Compact and fast zoom for Sony's E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras packs a punch
By Dan Havlik
Photo of Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 lens
If you own a Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless camera and are looking for a high-performing all-around zoom lens to shoot with, you really can’t go wrong with the new Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070). I tested this relatively compact – 4.7 inches in length; 18.5 ounces in weight – and relatively affordable – $799 – Tamron... Read more
January 20, 2021

Canson Infinity Baryta Photographique II Photo Paper Review
This inkjet paper is designed to recreate the look and feel of a traditional, fiber-based darkroom print
By Dan Havlik
Box shot of Canson Infinity Baryta Photographique II
If you want your inkjet prints to have the look and feel of a classic, fiber-based silver halide photo, you’ll want to choose a baryta-type inkjet paper. And if you seek the very best of the baryta paper stocks out there right now, I’d recommend Baryta Photographique II from Canson Infinity. It’s that simple. I’ve been testing... Read more
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December 16, 2020

First Look Review: Canon EOS R5 And EOS R6
See how Canon’s two new full-frame mirrorless R-series cameras performed in the field
Terry Sullivan
When shooting photos, I found the color accuracy was spot-on with both the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 (used here). This year has been a dramatic one for everyone, including those in the camera industry. The coronavirus has affected every aspect of the economy and hit the camera world severely, resulting in one manufacturer, Olympus, stating that it will... Read more
October 24, 2018

Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Hands-On Review
Tamron "Megazoom" covers an impressive focal range
Text & Photography By David Schloss
Most professional photographers, myself included, tend to steer clear of superzoom or “megazoom” lenses, and for good reason. Generally speaking, it’s difficult if not impossible to serve the competing masters of affordability, compact size and image quality. I first encountered the Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD when the Tamron... Read more
June 27, 2018

Sony 400mm F2.8 GM OSS – Hands On Look At The New Sports Superstar

Many photographers, especially sports and wildlife shooters, have been anxiously anticipating the arrival of the Sony 400mm F2.8 GM OSS lens. This super-tele lens length is vital to capturing tack-sharp, smooth background images, and the lack of a lens this long is one of the last sticking points for many photographers looking to switch. Sony Read more…

David Schloss
Many photographers, especially sports and wildlife shooters, have been anxiously anticipating the arrival of the Sony 400mm F2.8 GM OSS lens. This super-tele lens length is vital to capturing tack-sharp, smooth background images, and the lack of a lens this long is one of the last sticking points for many photographers looking to switch. Sony will be... Read more
April 2, 2018

DJI Mavic Air Hands-On Review Of The Smallest Pro Drone
The Mavic Air may become the must-have drone for video and photo pros
By David Schloss
With the introduction of the tiny-yet-powerful Mavic Air drone, manufacturer DJI has created the first drone that I can confidently say belongs in the camera bag of every photo and video professional. While the company has previously offered drones this small, and has offered drones with this level of video power, this is the first time those have been... Read more
March 29, 2018

Nikon NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED Hands On Review
An update to a popular wide-angle prime lens results in an instant classic
David Schloss
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm 1.4 E ED lens replaces the venerable NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4D, bringing a modern optical and operational upgrade that gives the new lens an incredible range of sharpness, low levels of distortion, and faster focusing. The 28mm focal length is an interesting one, sitting within the range classic landscape-friendly zooms like a 24-70mm... Read more
March 20, 2018

Sony a7 III Hands-On Review
Sony's new "basic" camera is anything but
David Schloss
One of the quirky things about language is the way in which a turn of phrase conveys something in one culture yet has a slightly different nuance in another, leaving some things, as they say, lost in translation. When Sony announced its new a7 III at its global launch event in February and proudly proclaimed it to be its “basic model,” the camera... Read more
February 23, 2018

Power To Burn: Hands On With The Apple iMac Pro
Pros complained that Apple had abandoned them, now the company proves its commitment with its fastest Mac ever
By David Schloss
By the start of 2017, professional photographers and videographers were starting to get desperate, waiting for Apple to update their flagship computer, the Mac Pro. The company had last updated their high-end system in 2013, and some of the company’s (and the competitor’s) other products were starting to arrive with features not found on the now-aging... Read more