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Jan 23, 2025 | photographynews.co.uk | Will Cheung |Big Test

Tiny, feature-rich and aggressively priced, the Fujifilm X-M5 is aimed at snappers and creators looking to move on from their smartphones for a more pleasurable all-round imaging experience. Does it deliver on this goal? At a glanceThe Fujifilm X-M5 has much to commend it, and I can see this attracting many new users to the brand’s X Series. Many X-M5 buyers might not venture any deeper, simply enjoying what they have, but some will.

Jan 23, 2025 | photographynews.co.uk | Pete Townshend |Big Test

We spend some time with the Benro Supadupa 72 monopod carbon fibre monopod, but is it supadupa or supadud? Find out with our reviewAt a glanceIt’s clear that this bit of kit has been thoughtfully designed by photographers for photographers and, as such, it felt intuitive to use. When combined with such light weight and high quality, the result was a monopod that puts as little as possible between you and the shot.

Jan 23, 2025 | photographynews.co.uk | Roger Payne |Big Test

Bristling with the latest tech, does Canon’s new flagship mirrorless model set the standard for the others to follow? Find out in our review of the EOS R1At a glanceFantastic camera with excellent capabilities that truly have the ability to be a game changer in the sports and wildlife genres for professionals, however, if you don’t need the blistering speed required by pros, the cheaper EOS R5 Mk II may be a better option.

Jan 22, 2025 | photographynews.co.uk | Pete Townshend |Big Test

Read our review of the Lowepro ProTactic Lite 250 AW III bag to find out if it delivers the same quality as its predecessorAt a glanceThis bag is designed for off-duty photographers so if you’re looking for a specialist gear carrier out of the box, this isn’t it. However, true to the ProTactic brand, with some added accessories, the ProTactic Lite BP 250 AW III offers the versatility to be anything you want it to be, and we love it for that.

Jan 17, 2025 | photographynews.co.uk | Pete Townshend |Big Test

In this review of the Hasselblad 75mm, the latest addition to the Portable series, we find out whether this small and light prime carries weight in the medium format sectorAt a glanceHasselblad has trodden the balance well with the XCD 3,4/75P. It is small, light and cheap enough to hold its own against stiff competition in the medium format sector while upholding Hasselblad’s reputation for awesome quality.