gear comparison

    Can the 108mp Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra stand up against a $6,000 pro DSLR?
    Feb 10, 2021 John Aldred

    I said I wasn’t going to post any more of these. The “winner” in pretty much all cases is obvious. Or is it? There is…

    Reality check – Comparing the Sony A1 vs A7S III vs A9 II
    Jan 28, 2021 John Aldred

    So, Sony has announced a new camera – something they do with some regularity. But this one’s different. The Sony A1 is their first camera…

    Is it really worth getting the Nikon Z5 or should you just go for the Z6 II?
    Jan 18, 2021 John Aldred

    The Nikon Z5 is an interesting little camera. A full-frame Nikon mirrorless camera, with a relatively low price tag that seems to tick most of…

    How comparing yourself to other photographers can be good for you
    Dec 28, 2020 Dunja Đuđić

    Most of us have been taught that we shouldn’t compare ourselves to others. And indeed, it can be harmful and toxic, making us feel all…

    Comparing a $40K RED Gemini to the $1.1K iPhone 12 Pro Max
    Nov 26, 2020 John Aldred

    Yeah, yeah, I know. You’re sick of seeing these. But you knew it was coming, right? And to be fair, with the iPhone 12 Pro…

    How good is IBIS? This A6600 vs X-T4 vs E-M1 III vs GH5 “IBIS showdown” finds out
    Jul 27, 2020 John Aldred

    With so many manufacturers now offering some pretty decent levels of in-body image stabilisation in their mirrorless cameras, how do they all stack up against…

    Canon 85mm f/1.2 RF vs. EF: Which one is the winner?
    Jun 25, 2020 Dunja Đuđić

    The 85mm is the favorite lens of many portrait photographers. The 85mm f/1.2 RF was introduced last year, and it has become a choice of…

    The curse of “Comparisonitis” – 7 tips to make you less miserable
    Feb 11, 2020 Ellie Cotton

    “Comparisonitis” is the phenomenon of comparing yourself negatively to others; feeling that your life, love, work, holidays, house, or just the tidyness of your undersink…

    Test explores which rechargeable AA batteries work the best over the long term
    Dec 30, 2019 John Aldred

    AA batteries are becoming less common amongst photographers as they once were as more flash systems switch to lithium-ion power solutions, but they haven’t disappeared…

    Watch this side-by-side comparison of 10 $100 or less vintage 50mm lenses
    Aug 3, 2019 John Aldred

    The ubiquitous 50mm lens has been a staple of photography for many years. And a lot of those older 50mm lenses really aren’t all that…