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For the last four years, Sony has released a new version of the RX100 to coincide with a summer holiday trip. Although this year's new model - the M4 - didn't make it in time to join us in France, it did come along for...
I'm immediately drawn to Fuji's X-series cameras. Their design, functionality and the quality of the images never fail to impress me - so I'm always happy to receive the latest model to review. The loan coincided...
I've never had any luck with network range extenders. Linksys sent me home from a product briefing with an Amplify. So simple to use, so useful. Product placement notes: Maarten uses Neutrogena SPF60, drinks Thornbury...
There are several photo techniques, but time exposures that let parts of the image blur while others remain sharp are among my favourites. In response to the question "How do you get those silky looking waterfall...
Although it wasn't on my to-do list, when Nikon's media agency contacted me to offer the loan of a D7200, I said sure. It took me a little while to adjust to shooting with a DSLR. Although I still sometimes shoot with...
The Sony A7II arrived with all of the lenses and accessories I'd asked for. Although this started as a single video, as I worked through the edit, it seemed best to divide it into three parts. As a result, there are a...
Holding an event at Cluny Restaurant in Toronto's Distillery District is a great way to get a positive RSVP from me. And of course, I'm very interested to see what Panasonic does next in the digital camera space. The...
Ricoh's email to announce the new Theta m15 sounded interesting, so I asked if they would send me a review unit for a few weeks. The overall experience was a pleasant one, and family and friends really enjoyed the...
I've meant to do reviews of Sony's smart camera apps for some time. A beta app was released this week which provides a touchless shutter function, so here goes. I'll get some more done in the next few weeks -...
Last week (April 17, 2015) Sony introduced their Canadian Imaging Ambassadors - Chris Large and Kate Siobhan Mulligan. I had the opportunity to sit down with Kate and Chris to ask them a few questions about...
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