Slow sensor readout speed can lead to ‘rolling shutter’ or ‘jello’ effects, which can affect both stills photography and video. But how bad is the Lumix S1R II’s readout speed, has Panasonic really dropped the ball here and will it really affect your results – or is it the Internet just going crazy with yet another thing to start yelling about?
Five things they don’t tell you about image stabilization (which is annoying)
Image stabilization is a great thing to have in a camera. It might even make you choose a camera with in-body-stabilization over one that doesn’t have it, even if the rest of the specs aren’t as good. Nobody likes camera shake, right? But image stabilization, whether its in-camera IBIS or lens IS, isn’t always the life-saver it seems.
The classy Nikon Zf gets a version 2 firmware update with some intriguing new options
The Nikon Zf is the company’s second retro-inspired mirrorless camera. The APS-C format Nikon Z fc was the first, but the Zf is a full frame camera with noticeably better build quality and finish. It was clearly a class act from the start, but Nikon’s version 2 firmware update, just announced, adds new features that could really strike a chord with this camera’s audience.
How does this keep happening – manufacturers launching cameras they can’t supply?
The culprit this time is the Fujifilm X-M5. Launched back in October 2024, the X-M5 looks a solid little vlogging camera at a very affordable price. It doesn’t have an electronic viewfinder or in-body stabilization, but it does offer open gate 6K video and 4K 60p with only a modest 1.18x crop. It’s also a very nicely made little camera. But, in April 2025, SIX MONTHS after its launch, where can you actually buy one?
3 Legged Thing Luna review
3 Legged Thing Luna verdict: 4.8 stars The 3 Legged Thing Luna looks expensive for a light stand, but it’s made of carbon fibre, works like a dream and has a degree of adaptability my old light stands just don’t have. I especially like the dual-size mounting screw on the top, the detachable boom arm and the tall maximum height. I think it’s brilliant.
The Nikon Z5II is here, and I have to say I’m impressed
The original Nikon Z5 hung around for a while as a decent but basic entry-level camera in Nikon’s full frame mirrorless line-up. Now, after much anticipation, the Nikon Z5II is here – and the new model is a substantial upgrade in terms of autofocus, video and even ergonomics. Well done Nikon!
The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a spectacular camera, but has an earlier classic been forgotten?
I’m full of admiration for Fujifilm’s latest medium format camera. The GFX100RF builds on the viral success of the XF100 VI to take its modern digital-retro roadmap to the next level. With its 100MP medium format sensor, analog controls, fixed 28mm equivalent lens and aspect ratio dial (I would love it for just that ALONE), this is a camera guaranteed to drive luxury camera fans and influencers wild. But amidst all this latest excitement, I do think an earlier model has been cruelly overlooked.
Is the new Canon EOS R50 V a godsend to creators or just clever but confusing marketing?
The entry level vlogging/content creator market is looking very, very crowded right now. Camera companies aren’t just competing with each other, but with cameras in their own line-ups. And the Canon EOS R50 V seems a prime example, taking some things away from an existing model, adding some new things and creating an even more confusing set of choices than ever. It might be a great camera, of course, so let’s run through the specs to try to see what’s going on.
The Canon RF 20mm F1.4L VCM is the latest addition to Canon’s hybrid lens range
But just what is different about these hybrid Canon lenses compared to the regular ones we’re already using quite happily for video? A few things, as it turns out, including manual iris rings, electronic parfocal focusing, focus breathing suppression and optional Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2 and PZ-E2B add-ons.
Canon PowerShot V1 launched, with predictable design but impressive specs
The Canon PowerShot V1 is a video/vlogging compact camera with a vari-angle screen and no EVF and a fixed 3x zoom lens. How many MORE of these box-shaped ‘creator’ cameras can the industry churn out? A lot more, probably, so the PowerShot V1 does need to do things a little differently to stand out from all those that have gone before.