Mike Tomkins

Jan 23, 2024 | dpreview.com | Mike Tomkins

The Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR is a very compact, portable, wide-angle prime lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. It makes a great walkaround lens and is well-suited for uses like travel and street photography, as well as things such as moderately wide landscapes and environmental portraiture. The XF 23mm F2 R WR carries a list price of $450.

Oct 6, 2023 | dpreview.com | Mike Tomkins

It's been almost six years now since iOS and macOS software developer Macphun first decided to enter the Windows market. Six years later and having changed its name to Skylum Software, the Ukrainian company's flagship Luminar Neo package has matured significantly and gained a loyal following. Yet until now, we've never reviewed the application for ourselves. Today, that changes. So what is Luminar Neo?

Sep 5, 2023 | dpreview.com | Mike Tomkins

Late last year I took a look at Photo RAW 2023, ON1 Software's long-running image management and editing toolkit. Photo RAW can trace its roots back to mid-2016 and has made big leaps and bounds in that time. And development hasn't slowed in the past eight months, with ON1 releasing a couple of significant updates to the Windows/macOS application since our last review.

Aug 14, 2023 | dpreview.com | Mike Tomkins

It's been a few years since we took a look at Capture One, but today we address that with a look at the popular photography suite's current version. First created to accompany digital camera backs from the Danish company Phase One, Capture One is nowadays made by a separate company. The eponymously-titled Pro 23 software is available for either Windows or macOS and is compatible with a wide range of camera brands, including most higher-end gear.

Jul 31, 2023 | dpreview.com | Mike Tomkins

For a professional photographer, every press of your shutter button can prove to be something of a double-edged sword. Sure, each extra shot you take is a new opportunity to turn your vision into reality or to sell another of your creations. But each time that shutter fires, you're also increasing your editing workload, and with it the time you'll need to spend in front of a monitor rather than behind your viewfinder.