Author: Mike Lowe

The Leica X1 has a large DSLR-like APS-C CMOS sensor in a compact body for the ultimate quality, but is the X1 the ultimate luxury fixed-lens compact? The What Digital Camera Leica X1 review…

The Ricoh GXR 24-72mm f/2.5-4.4 lens unit is the second of Ricoh’s current GXR lenses. The What Digital Camera GXR 24-72mm review sees how it shapes up…

The Ricoh GXR is an entirely new concept camera with interchangeable all-in-one lens-and-sensor units. What Digital Camera reviews the 50mm f/2.5 macro lens unit…

The Canon A495 is a new budget compact, following in the footsteps of the mighty A480. But does it live up to the prestige of its previous model? The What Digital Camera Canon A495 review…

The Sony a850 is a pro-spec, stripped-down version of the Sony a900. As the most affordable full-frame DSLR to the market, does the Sony Alpha a850 really open full-frame shooting to the masses? The What Digital Camera Sony Alpha DSLR-a850 review finds out…

The Sony a550 is the newest mid-level of Sony’s recent releases, with an array of top features including high sensitivity to ISO 12800. We test out if the a550 is a true performer or more a gap-filler in the What Digital Camera Sony Alpha a550 review…

Sony’s ultra-wideangle has a fixed f2.8 aperture to set it apart from the crowd. But at £1400 is it worth every penny? The What Digital Camera Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM lens review…

The Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 is a lightweight, compact Four Thirds lens gets the What Digital Camera review treatment…

Sony’s low-range 11-18mm is an affordable offering, but does its shorter zoom range hinder the performance? The What Digital Camera Sony DT 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 lens review takes a look…

Pentax SMC DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL (IF) offers a wide zoom range, but is it any good? The What Digital Camera Pentax SMC DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL (IF) lens review reveals…