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Canon G7X comprehensive hands on review
Cameras with one-inch sensors seem to provide a good compromise between sensor/camera size and quality. I was interested to see how Canon's implementation performed. I do my best to be objective. The camera was...
Panasonic DMC-GH4 comprehensive hands on review
It took a while before I was able to borrow the Panasonic GH4 - a camera I'd been looking forward to for some time. I hadn't reviewed the GH3, so this was my first exposure. The GH4 truly leads the pack, particularly...
Epson SureColor P600
I was certainly surprised when the Epson P600 arrived. It's big, and it came with a box full of ink cartridges and paper - both sheets and rolls. I couldn't wait to plug it in and get it started. As with any new...
Cycling the Danube
There are many kinds of cycling trips. You may wish to follow in the spandex clad trails of the Tour de France, or opt for a fully catered five-star guided tour. That is not how my partner Kim and I roll. We look for...
Panasonic LX 100 comprehensive hands on review
I first saw the LX100 at a Panasonic media briefing, and wasn't really impressed - but that was before I got my hands on it. This camera is so packed with useful functions that this video got out of hand. There's the...
Nikon 1 S2 detailed hands on review
Although they've been around for a while, I'd not had the opportunity to experience a Nikon 1 series camera. It's winter in Toronto, so walking around High Park and Harbourfront seemed like good opportunities to take...
Sony Hi-Res Audio reviewed NWZ-A17 player, MDR-1A headphones
Whether it's the slow speed of cassette tapes, the high compression of MP3 files or the excruciating sound of cheap earbuds, portable music has not often been associated with quality. It seems to me that much of the...
Fuji X100T detailed hands-on review
Fuji continues to expand and improve their lineup. The X100T is a third-generation release of a well-regarded product. When they offered to lend me one to review, I happily accepted. Prices are quoted in Canadian...
Sony A5100 detailed hands on review
I was anxious to review the A5100 as, with the exception of a viewfinder, it seemed so similar to the A6000 and I wanted to understand the differences. Sony was very helpful and loaned me one from the first batch that...
Fuji X30 Hands On Review
The Fuji X30 is a premium compact camera that takes great pictures, but has a few shortcomings. Fuji had invited journalists and loyal customers to drop by their Toronto offices to see what they'd been showing at...