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Panasonic Lumix TZ200: A new take on the ultra-compact travel camera

Panasonic's new Lumix TZ200 is a pocket camera just a tax larger than the Sony RX100 but with a zoom range from 24-360mm. Could this extended reach from a slower lens prove more attractive for travellers  than the Sony's faster f/1.8-2.8 lens but with a much tighter 23-70mm zoom?

Finding the Big Five on safari with some unusual camera gear

Kevin's search for The Big Five continues on safari in Welgehoven Game Reserve with “The Small Twosome” in the Leica X Vario and Lumix FZ200.

On Safari: Chasing the Big Five with a couple of venerable fixed-lens compacts

In 2024, the author and family went on a South Africa safari, staying at Welgevonden Game Reserve, encountering diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, and documenting experiences with cameras.

Ten days in Turkey: Ephesus and Pamukkale

When Kevin exchanged modern airport terminals for ancient ruins — and one of the world’s natural wonders.

Leica V Lux 4: Australia Day in mid summer

A hot muggy Australia Day in high summer and Wayne digs out the old Leica V Lux 4 for a bit of zooming from the Harbour Bridge. He proves that there's life yet in them thar old snappers....

Ten best enthusiast cameras of 2018 (including 2½ Leicas)

At last, a ten-best list that includes a Leica — not to mention some other cameras that are on Mike's radar. Read on....

Choosing a mirrorless system camera: The alternative view

Following his December article on choosing a mirrorless camera system, Mike was taken to task on his statements on the relative merits of full-frame and micro four-thirds. He's revisiting the debate with some facts and a further dose of opinion...