Reviews
Below, you’ll find an archive of reviews previously published on Photography Bay. They have been grouped by category based on camera-type or accessory category, and are (hopefully) alphabetized well within those respective categories.
This page is updated on a rolling basis, and hands-on reviews will be replaced with full reviews if and when those products receive closer inspection.
DSLR Reviews
- Canon 1D Mark IV v. Nikon D3s Autofocus Performance (Part 1)
- Canon 1D Mark IV v. Nikon D3s Autofocus Performance (Part 2)
- Canon 1D Mark IV v. Nikon D3s Autofocus Performance (Part 3)
- Canon 1D Mark IV v. Nikon D3s Autofocus Performance (Part 4)
- Canon 1D Mark IV v. Nikon D3s ISO Performance (Part 1)
- Canon 1D Mark IV v. Nikon D3s ISO Performance (Part 2)
- Canon 1D Mark IV v. Nikon D3s ISO Performance (Part 3)
- Canon 1D X (hands-on)
- Canon 50D
- Canon 60D
- Canon 7D
- Canon 5D Mark II
- Canon Rebel T1i
- Canon Rebel T2i
- Canon Rebel T3i
- Canon Rebel XSi
- Leica M9 (hands-on)
- Nikon D3s (hands-on)
- Nikon D4 (hands-on)
- Nikon D700
- Nikon D300s
- Nikon D7000
- Nikon D5000
- Nikon D5100
- Nikon D5200 (hands-on)
- Nikon D3000
- Nikon D3100
- Nikon D60
- Sony A55
- Sony A330
- Sony A350
- Sony A550
- Sony A700
- Sony A850 and A900
Interchangeable Lens & Large Sensor Camera Reviews
- Canon EOS M
- Canon G1 X (hands-on)
- Fuji X100
- Fuji X100S (hands-on)
- Fuji X-Pro1 (hands-on)
- Olympus E-P1
- Olympus E-PL1
- Panasonic G2
- Panasonic G10
- Panasonic GF1
- Panasonic GH1
- Panasonic GX1
- Samsung NX10
- Samsung NX11 (hands-on)
- Samsung NX300 (hands-on)
- Sony NEX-C3
- Sony NEX-5
- Sony NEX-5N
- Sony RX1 (hands-on)
Point & Shoot Camera Reviews
- Canon PowerShot A2200 (hands-on)
- Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
- Canon PowerShot G11
- Canon PowerShot G12
- Canon PowerShot N (hands-on)
- Canon PowerShot S90
- Canon PowerShot S95
- Casio EX-FC100 (hands-on)
- Casio EX-FH100 (hands-on)
- Casio EX-H15 (hands-on)
- Fuji Finepix F80EXR
- Fuji Finepix F200EXR (hands-on)
- Fuji Finepix HS10
- Fuji Finepix S1800 and S2550HD
- Fuji Finepix XP10
- Fuji Finepix Z700EXR
- Fuji Instax Mini 25 and Mini 7S (hands-on)
- Fuji X20 (hands-on)
- Kodak EasyShare Z950
- Kodak EasyShare Z981
- Leica X1 (hands-on)
- Nikon Coolpix L22
- Nikon Coolpix L110
- Nikon Coolpix P100
- Nikon Coolpix P300
- Nikon Coolpix P500
- Nikon Coolpix P7000
- Nikon Coolpix P7100
- Nikon Coolpix S3000
- Nikon Coolpix S640
- Olympus SP-600UZ
- Olympus SP-800UZ
- Olympus XZ-1
- Panasonic FH20 (hands-on)
- Panasonic ZS10
- Pentax MX-1 (hands-on)
- Pentax Optio E90, H90 and I-10 (hands-on)
- Pentax Optio W90 (hands-on)
- Polaroid SC1630 (hands-on)
- Polaroid Z340 Instant Digital Camera (hands-on)
- Samsung Galaxy Camera (hands-on)
- Samsung TL225
- Samsung TL350 (hands-on)
- Samsung TL500
- Sony Cyber-shot H55 (hands-on)
- Sony Cyber-shot HX1 (hands-on)
- Sony Cyber-shot HX5V
- Sony Cyber-shot HX7V (hands-on)
- Sony Cyber-shot HX100V
- Sony Cyber-shot RX100
- Sony Cyber-shot TX5 (hands-on)
- Sony Cyber-shot TX7
- Sony Cyber-shot TX100V (hands-on)
- Sony Cyber-shot W310
- Sony Cyber-shot WX1
- Sony Cyber-shot WX9 (hands-on)
- Sony Cyber-shot WX10 (hands-on)
Video Camera / Camcorder Reviews
- Aiptek i2 3D (via Tech Tilt)
- Canon VIXIA HF M30 (via Tech Tilt)
- Canon VIXIA HF S21 (via Tech Tilt)
- Canon XA10 (hands-on via Tech Tilt)
- ContourROAM
- Flip MinoHD
- Flip SlideHD (via Tech Tilt)
- Flip UltraHD
- JVC GZ-MG750BU (via Tech Tilt)
- JVC GY-HMQ10 4K Camcorder (hands-on)
- Panasonic HDC-HS700 (via Tech Tilt)
- Panasonic HDC-TM90 (via Tech Tilt)
- Samsung HMX-U20 (via Tech Tilt)
- Sanyo VPC-CA102 Xacti (via Tech Tilt)
- Sony Handycam DCR-SR88 (via Tech Tilt)
- Sony Handycam HDR-CX350V (hands-on via Tech Tilt)
- Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V (hands-on via Tech Tilt)
- Sony Handycam NEX-VG10 (overview via Tech Tilt)
- Sony Handycam NEX-VG10 (first impressions via Tech Tilt)
- Sony HDR-AS15 Action Cam (hands-on)
- Sony HXR-MC50U
Lens Reviews
- Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye
- Lensbaby
- Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN & 30mm f/2.8 EX DN (hands-on)
- Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN
Mobile Apps and Accesories
Monopod Reviews
Tripod & Head Reviews
- Benbo Trekker MK3 Tripod & Head
- Benro C0190 Travel Flat Tripod
- Gitzo Traveler 6x Tripod & G1178M Ball Head
- Gorillapod Focus & Ballhead X
- Gorillapod Magnetic
- Gorillapod SLR Zoom Tripod
- Joby GripTight iPhone Tripod Head
- Manfrotto 190XB Tripod & 486RC2 Ball Head
- Manfrotto 190XDB Tripod
- Oben AC-1300 Tripod
- Oben AC-1310 Tripod
- Oben AC-1400 Tripod
- Oben AC-1410 Tripod
- Slik Pro 700DX Tripod
- Tamrac ZipShot Tripod
- Vanguard Auctus Plus 323CT Carbon Fiber
- Vanguard BBH Pro Series Ball Heads (hands-on)
- Vanguard GH-200 Pistol-Grip Ball Head (hands-on)
- Vanguard SBH-250 Ball Head
Lighting Equipment Reviews
- Bower SFD926 TTL Flash
- Elinchrom BX 500Ri Monolight Kit
- Flashpoint 500C LED Dimmable Light
- Flashpoint II Model 320M w/ DC Battery Pack
- Flashpoint DG600 300 w/s Monolight
- Honl Photo Speed System
- Impact EX100A Monolight Kit
- MicroSync Radio Flash Triggers
Video Gear Reviews
- ARRI Fresnel 3-Light Kit (via Tech Tilt)
- Focus 35 Skater Dolly
- HDSLR Audio: Shotgun Mic Shootout (via Tech Tilt)
- Hoodman Cinema Kit HoodLoupe 3.0
- Ikan Elements Starter Fly Kit
- M-Audio AV30 Desktop Monitors
- Manfrotto 501HDV Fluid Video Head
- Manfrotto 560B & 561B Fluid Video Monopods
- Manfrotto 700RC2 Fluid Video Head (via Tech Tilt)
- Olympus LS-100 XLR Audio Recorder (hands-on)
- SteddiePod (via Tech Tilt)
- Trapezist Portable Mini-Jib Review
- Varavon Armor Mini Rig & ProFinder
- Varizoom VZ-TK75A Tripod
- Zacuto Quick Draw (via Tech Tilt)
- Zacuto Z-Finder (via Tech Tilt)
- Zoom H4n, Tascam DR-100 MkII & Olympus LS-100 Comparison
Camera Bag Reviews
- Crumpler 8 Million Dollar Home
- Crumpler Sinking Barge
- Lowepro DSLR Video Fastpack 250 AW Review
- Pelican ProGear S130 Laptop/Camera Backpack
- Think Tank Photo Airport Addicted v. 2.0
- Think Tank Photo CityWalker 20
- Think Tank Photo Digital Holster 10 v.2.0
- Think Tank Photo Retrospective 30
- Think Tank Photo Rotation 360
- Think Tank Photo Streetwalker HardDrive
- Think Tank Photo Urban Disguise 40 v.2.0
- Vanguard Heralder 38 Shoulder Bag
- Vanguard Skyborne 53 Backback
Software Reviews
- Alien Skin Blow Up 2
- Alien Skin Bokeh 2
- Alien Skin Exposure 4
- Alien Skin Eye Candy 7
- Elgato Turbo.264 HD
- FxFactory v4 Video Effects Plug-in
- Kubota Photoshop Actions and Dashboard 3 Pro
- Photo Mechanic
- PluralEyes (via Tech Tilt)
- SmugWallet iPhone App
- Tiffen Dfx 3 Video & Photo Plug-in
- Topaz B&W Effects
- XEffects Tech Transitions for FCP X
Book Reviews
- Arizona Highways Photography Guide
- The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion
- The Complete Idiots Guide to Photography Essentials
- Digital Wedding Photographer’s Planner
- Digital Wedding Photography Secrets
- Fast Track Photographer
- Fundamentals of Photography
- The Hot Shoe Diaries
- The Lean Forward Moment
- Lights, Camera, Capture
- Mastering HD Video with Your DSLR
- Photo Fusion
- Speedliter’s Handbook
- Strobist Photo Trade Secrets Vol. 1 & 2
- Understanding Exposure
- Understanding Photography Field Guide
Accessories Reviews
- Apple 15″ MacBook Pro 2.66GHz Core i7
- Canon 5D Mark II Battery Grips: BG-E6 vs. Third-Party Grips
- Capture Camera Clip System
- ColorRight Custom White Balance Tool
- The Cotton Carrier
- The Cotton Carrier (Retake Review)
- CustomSLR C-Loop
- ExpoDisc White Balance Tool
- G-Tech G-Drive Mini Hard Drive
- ioSafe Extreme Rugged Hard Drive
- Nasty Clamps
- Newer Technology Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet (via Tech Tilt)
- Pearstone TTL Hot Shoe Flash Cable
- Photofast CF and SD Cards
- PhotoFast G-Monster X-Drive USB 3.0
- Spider Holster
- SpiderPro Camera Holster
- Vello BG-C2 and BG-C4 Battery Grips for 5D Mark II and 7D
- WD My Passport Edge USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
- WD My Book Essential USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
- WD My Book VelociRaptor Duo Thunderbolt Drive
- WD My Passport Studio 2TB Portable Hard Drive
- WD TV Live Hub
- Wiebetech ToughTech Duo Portable RAID Hard Drive
