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Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH Power OIS

The Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH Power OIS is an excellent partner to the recently launched OM-D E-M5, currently the only body to match the lens' environmental sealing. The lens itself is part of Panasonic's premium 'X' badged lenses, and is sold at a premium price of around $1,000. The range given in 35mm equivalents is not uncommon, with the 24-70mm F2.8 L lens being one of Canon's most popular walking ranges and even more pricey.

Canon 5D Mark III

In 2005, Canon released what was heralded as the first "affordable" (for non professionals) full-frame 35mm digital SLR, the Canon EOS 5D. This in itself was enough buzz to sell a higher resolution, more expensive, mid-range camera than the EOS 20D. The subsequent Mark II model, released in 2008, …

Nikon D4

The Nikon D4 has a number of small but noticeable improvements over its high-speed predecessor, the Nikon D3s. An improved viewfinder offers 100% coverage, an improved 51-point autofocus system also allows dropping down to 9-point or 21-point modes, and the new 16MP full-frame sensor supports improved dynamic range.

Nikon D800 / D800E

The Nikon D800, despite not being one of Nikon's single-digit flagships, is currently the highest-resolution 35mm digital SLR on the market with its 36MP CMOS sensor. An almost identical model, the D800E, differs only in the absence of a functional low-pass filter to increase resolution at the cost…

Pentax K-01

The Pentax K-mount mirrorless camera is out and reviewed, and has been generally underwhelming. While it has been well received in build and image quality, many of the theoretical benefits of a mirrorless system are missing: fast bursts, small and light cameras. There seems to be little reason at this point to spend $750 on the K-01 body rather than one of the excellent Pentax digital SLRs.