Tests / Reviews Archives

Elinchrom ELC500 TTL studio flash

Posted on August 2, 2020 By David Kilpatrick

In the ELC TTL heads, Elinchrom has combined most of the key features of mains studio flash with the functions of the ELB 500 TTL portable kit.

Equipment Reviews, Flash units, Photo Techniques, Studio, Studio Lighting, Techniques, Technology, Tests / Reviews

Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS

Posted on July 28, 2020 By David Kilpatrick

The neatest solution for sharp long tele shots on Sony A6000 series APS-C Excellent full aperture performance from 70 to 350mm OSS stabilisation works with […]

Lenses - E mount, Tests / Reviews

Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 G OSS Macro lens review

Posted on March 18, 2019 By David Kilpatrick

In the last few weeks I’ve found myself replying to Facebook Sony user group posts where new owners building their systems have asked about the […]

Lenses - E mount, Tests / Reviews, Troubleshooting

The Alpha 580 – a three-way view

Posted on December 22, 2010 By David Kilpatrick

David Kilpatrick’s review of the Sony Alpha 580 includes detailed comparisons of features and functions with other Sony DSLR, SLT and NEX cameras via The […]

Features, Tests / Reviews, Uncategorized

Lightroom 3 Beta 2 – the high ISO wunderkind

Posted on March 26, 2010 By David Kilpatrick

I’m not going to bore you with countless 100% clips. Just open this one file. It is a 100% screen shot of a tiled view […]

software, Tests / Reviews, Uncategorized

Nikon D3S video: dark, rain and wind 400mm f/2.8

Posted on November 25, 2009 By David Kilpatrick

As part of my tests of the Nikon D3S (British Journal, report in December, with additional material by Richard Kilpatrick who is shooting with Nikon […]

Techniques, Tests / Reviews, Uncategorized

Nikon D5000 short film with pull focus

Posted on June 4, 2009 By David Kilpatrick

Though autofocus is not possible with live video in any current true DSLR (the Panasonic GH1 promises this) it is possible to use pull-focus effects […]

Techniques, Tests / Reviews, Uncategorized

Sigma’s DP2 – Camera less obscure

Posted on May 21, 2009 By Richard Kilpatrick

Sigma’s DP1 was launched in 2007 (with production models available in 2008) to great critical acclaim. occupying a unique spot in the marketplace by combining […]