Reviews

There is a vast collection of photography related reviews (and previews) available on One Camera One Lens, this page allows you to browse them quickly and easily, in one place. All reviews are non-bias and based on user experience.


New Release! RapidRaw 1.6.0 Is Now Live – And It Is Amazing!

As you all know, we all love RapidRaw. It is quickly becoming the go-to editing software for those who like free and open source packages, as well as us who just love amazing editing tools! This release solidifies the reasoning why so many people are leaving Darktable and RawThreapee in their droves. RapidRaw is going…

Top 10 Posts Of 2026 So Far Tells A Story

I’ve been monitoring my posts this year, and it has been really interesting. My visitors and views have been consistent the last few years now, rising and dipping seasonally as they always have. The posts though in that top 10 have seen a gradual change. Let us take a look. #1 – Fujifilm Instax Mini…

RapidRaw 1.5.9- The Latest Update (July 2026)

There is a brand new update for RapidRaw! Version 1.5.9 has now been released and it has a feature that I have been asking for at last. Here is what is new in RapidRaw 1.5.9. “New Features” Manual clone and heal inpainting – At long last, the too l have been waiting for! While AI…

pReview Of The Sony RX10 V

The newly announced Sony RX10 V transforms bridge-camera performance by integrating a dedicated AI processing unit with its expansive 24-600mm equivalent lens, making it an incredibly versatile powerhouse for wildlife, birding, and portrait photography. I have been avidly watching videos and reading hands-on write ups to give you a little pReview of this new camera.…

New Lens First Look – The Tamron Z 35-100mm F/2.8

Alright, let’s talk about the Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD for the Nikon Z mount. Honestly, when you first pick this thing up, the biggest shocker is the size. If you’ve ever lugged around a traditional 70-200mm f/2.8 brick, or even a hefty 35-150mm, this little guy feels like an absolute featherweight. Weighing in…

Retropia Archivist Camera Bag – Real Use Review

I always love my camera bags. I own quite a few, and they all have their uses. From my backpack that I use to store all my lenses, to my daily carries which are over the shoulder bags. However, Retropia sent me their very stylish and practical Retropia Archivist Camera Bag. “The Design” I chose…

Darktable 5.6.0 Review

The release of Darktable 5.6.0 marks a massive leap forward for the open-source RAW developer, introducing a highly anticipated, modern toolkit while keeping its privacy-first core intact. Although I have not been using Darktable as my everyday editing software as much as I used to, I still check in on every new pre-release and release…

Nikon Z35mm F/1.4 and Nikon Z50mm F/1.4 Long-Term Review

I’ve had these two lenses since their release, and photographed many weddings, events and portraits with them, plus I’ve used them for general photography and more. It’s time to have a look at them an discuss them in more detail in my long-term review. First things first, if you want technical details or sharpness charts,…

When The Community Creates Beauty – Issue 2

There is something special about bringing communities together. Photographers of all levels of experience sharing their passion. No fights, no arguments, just mutual appreciation for something they enjoy. It may be their hobby, it may be their job, but over 20 photographers submitted their work for Issue 2 of Adventures In Photography magazine. The free,…

Things I’ve Learned About RapidRaw Using Your Raw Files.

Over the last couple of weeks I have been asking people to send me in raw files so that I could test out on RapidRaw (versions 1.5.4 and 1.5.5). I have been hearing people having several issues with files that are underexposed or overexposed or very noisy, so I had people send me in examples. …

Nikon ZF – A Long Term Review

I’ve been using my Nikon ZF for over a year now, for work and for play, so I thought it was about time that I gave it a long term review for those of you thinking about getting the Nikon ZF. I’ve taken thousands of images with it, used it for weddings, events, portraits, landscapes,…

Panasonic L10 – A Preview Of An Exciting New Camera

While we await that lovely new full frame Nikon point and shoot, Panasonic have just announced its imminent release of the new Panasonic Lumix L10 point and shoot, and it is looking like an exciting new camera! While some YouTube reviewers, especially those who usually review micro four thirds cameras are talking as if this…

Snapseed – The Worlds Most Popular Image Editor Has A Huge Update!

Snapseed is undoubtably the worlds most popular image editor, being installed on Android and Apple phones and tablets as seemingly the go-to image editor for both jpeg and raw editing on the go. “The Update” After years of relative silence, Google has finally supercharged Snapseed with its 4.0 update in 2026. This isn’t just a…

Rumoured: A Full Frame Nikon Point And Shoot

Nikon makes the finest cameras, and it’s quite strange that they have not released a new point and shoot camera. However, rumour has it that they are working on a beautiful new… full frame point and shoot fixed lens camera. There are a few great premium point and shoot cameras available, Fujifilm make their X100…

Darktable – A Look At AI And General Masking

Yesterdays article got me some amazing feedback, some of which was asking me why I did not think that Darktables AI masking was not in the same league as other software. Today we will look at the AI masking in Darktable, as well as its masking in general. Firstly, before we begin, you will need…

Why I’ve stopped using Darktable and use RapidRaw.

Long time readers of this website know that I have been quite the advocate for Darktable over the last decade or more. Darktable is free and open source software that is considerably more powerful than a free photo editing program should be. It is something I have relied on for my “me” images (i.e,  not…

The Nikon P1100 – Is It For Me?

Some of you may have been following me on my journey using and being around the Nikon P1100. Numerous wildlife and birding photographers that I know in person, and I know from online communities have been moving across from their interchangeable lens systems (be it micro four thirds, aps-c or full frame) and either moving…

What Is The Very Best Raw Editing Software In 2026?

Here is a question I get asked day in and day out, year in and year out; “Mark, what is the very best raw editing software that I should use?”. Today we will answer this question.  A bit of a backstory. As you all know, I am deeply involved in the photography world and part…

RapidRaw 1.5.4 Released – A Nice Update!

As you know, many of us are excited about RapidRaw, and the developer has just released a new update that has some great additions to an already amazing editing package. Here is a quick look at the new features, and feedback on how they work (if applicable). RapidRaw 1.5.4: Updates. I have tried out all…

On The Go Data Transfer Made Easy

I have been looking for a simple solution for data transfer that covers all the options I need when out and about with my camera, and stumbled across this little device that does it all! Today we look at the Type-C 4-in-1 multifunctional OTG adaptor! “What is it?” The Type-C 4-in-1 multifunctional OTG adaptor is…

RapidRaw (1.5.2) – A Review And Update

RapidRaw 1.5.2 represents a major milestone for this lightweight, open-source RAW editor available for Windows, Mac and Linux users. Developed by Swiss developer Timon Käch (CyberTimon), it has quickly evolved from a proof-of-concept into a high-performance alternative for photographers who find mainstream tools like Adobe Lightroom too bloated or expensive. At just under 30MB, RapidRaw…

My Birthday Week On “Film”: Flashback (Part 1)

Today, February 25th, is my 56th birthday. I have spent the week extensively testing out a new disposable “film” camera. It has been a joy, and I cannot wait to get my full review up on this incredible new camera. I have run 5 rolls of film through the new camera, using Classic, Mono, Beta…

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