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This page list formal in-depth reviews and Guides at diglloyd.com (but many free articles are also available). Reset your expectations; these professional reviews are a cut above anything else you’ve experienced.

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These offerings are presented in web format and are to be read in a web browser such as Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer. The presentation takes advantage of cross-linking, mouse-overs, bookmarks, larger images and updates—features simply not possible in a printed book. This offers a richer and more productive learning experience.

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In-depth reviews take considerable time to prepare, containing high quality, objective information based on usage under field conditions. Save your time and money—get the detailed facts before purchasing photographic equipment, and then use the review as a reference after you’ve made the purchase. These reviews are of a quality and thoroughness you just won’t find anywhere else, either on the web or in print.

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na 28 November 2007 Zeiss ZF Lenses—All about the Zeiss ZF lens line including the 25/2.8 Distagon, 35/2 Distagon, 50/1.4 Planar, 50/2 Makro-Planar, 85/1.4 Planar and 100/2 Makro-Planar—six alternative lenses for your Nikon or Canon camera.
na 15 July 2007 Diglloyd Guide to Digital Infrared—Everything about how to shoot infrared photos using a digital camera.
na 28 December 2007 Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II—How does Canon’s new 14mm prime lens stack up? Complete analysis, and includes a comparison with the Nikon 14-24/2.8G zoom.
13 June 2005 The Sharpest Image—A comprehensive exploration of tripod stability, vibration reduction, and what is required to achieve sharp pictures.   Includes mirror lockup, shooting mode, shooting technique, vibration reduction analysis, tripod comparison, and more!  The results should concern anyone who uses long focal-length lenses.  This is an extensive article, with numerous examples and techniques discussed, along with important tips and advice on getting the maximum sharpness from your images.
17 July 2005 28mm Shift Lenses—A comprehensive comparative review of the Schneider 28mm/f2.8 PC Super Angulon, the PC-Nikkor 28mm/f4, and the PC-Nikkor 28mm/f3.5.  This is the first in a series of high-quality lens reviews for those who want a complete picture of how a lens performs before they buy.

7 Dec 2005 D2x vs EOS—Three-way comparison: Nikon D2X , Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II.   These top-flight digital SLRs offer similar features and resolution, but the EOS bodies use full-frame sensors while the D2X uses a 2/3 frame sensor.  How do these cameras compare in terms of features and image quality? Resolution charts, field shots, color rendition, long exposures, noise, high ISO performance, bokeh, background blur, depth of field, are all compared in the most thorough review ever seen on the web or elsewhere! Don't miss this review: find out which camera is best for youbefore you buy.

16 Dec 2005 Raw-file Converters—An eight-way comparison (7 per camera) of Nikon Capture, Digital Photo Professional, Raw Shooter 1.1.3, Raw Developer 1.4, Adobe Camera Raw 3.2, DXO Optics Pro 3.5, Phase One Capture One Pro and Mac OS 10.4.3 Preview.  This review investigates the ability of these raw converters to extract detail from D2x NEF and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II files while minimizing digital artifacts, such as color aliasing. Many samples are included.

na 08 July 2006 D200 vs D2X —A comparative review of Nikon’s flagship cameras. Can the D200 save you $2500? NOW FREE.
08 April 2005  The Nikon D2X Compared With the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II. No longer available. See D2x vs EOS above.

Planned reviews

  Nikon D3 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. Comparing the latest Nikon and Canon offerings. Postponed, pending web site updates, will likely fall under a subscription format.

Stitching With Shift Lenses–How to create very high-resolution images using your digital camera and a shift lens.  All the tips, techniques and "gotchas" explained as well as what lenses and equipment to get.

This review has been postponed.

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