The Canon FTb SLR: My new camera (from 1971)

Wish you could afford one of those amazing full-frame mirrorless cameras with a fast, juicy lens? You know what I’m talking about. Yeah. The Sony a7R III. Compact, easy to transport. Big, lush sensor. Creamy glass. Quick operation. Improved battery life. That’s the dream, right? But… It’s expensive. Too pricey for you and me. Right? …

Hands-on Review of the Canon 7D Mark II

There are lots of reviews of the Canon 7D Mark II that lean heavily into its specs, but that’s not what you’ll find here. I shoot photos and videos primarily to indulge my interests. It’s a hobby, and I make purchases largely based on emotion. These are the primary forces that drove me to buy this beefy camera. …

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera vs. Panasonic GH3

Boiling down the differences between the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera and the Panasonic GH cameras.

A Few Days with the Fuji X100

Sam Mallery tests out the new Fuji X100 video camera and compares it to the Panasonic Lumix GH2. Check out this review and more at sammallery.com

My First Week with the Panasonic GH2

My first impressions of the Panasonic GH2 after a week of hands-on use. Check out this story and more at sam-mallery.com.

How Good is a $250 HD Camera with 24p?

Sam Mallery taks a look st the Canon Vixia HF R100 and assess its quality. This story and more at sam-mallery.com