Are the reviews at DCresource, DPreview and Cameras uk any good?

torque6 · 8th July 2008

Hi all,

I am new to the community and have been reading up on cameras reviews. I came across some of the sites. Not sure if they are of any good and unbiase. Would appreciate some experts comments or suggestion on other good references.

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/ca...ew/index.shtml
http://www.dpreview.com/
http://www.cameras.co.uk/

thanks

Simon_84 · 8th July 2008

the top 2 are quite detailed in their explainations.

but dcresource seems to be favouring canon a bit better than other brands and their iso night shots with canon is mostly taken with one of their own L lens where else the other brands are taken with kit lens instead.

dpreview in recent years is starting to branch away from canon as they realised that other brands are closing up the gap in technology already.
hardly can go wrong with cams that are highly recommended by dpreview cos they state the cons of each cam so that you understand the flaws better before going for it.

dont underestimate the flaws both website state in their reviews cos they will bound to affect you in the future one way or the other.

yyD70S · 8th July 2008

DPreview is generally good...

second only to CS.

Here, we have "real users' feedbacks".

Originally Posted by torque6

Hi all,

I am new to the community and have been reading up on cameras reviews. I came across some of the sites. Not sure if they are of any good and unbiase. Would appreciate some experts comments or suggestion on other good references.

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/ca...ew/index.shtml
http://www.dpreview.com/
http://www.cameras.co.uk/

thanks

night86mare · 8th July 2008

i only use dpreview and imaging resource

but take note, even these have an obvious slant, so READ THE DETAILED REPORT

and decide for yourself, do not read the conclusion, this is where all the slants and bias will shine through, sometimes even when the strengths are good they will downplay it and emphasize the faults. for whatever reason, well, these sites are still commercial. cheers.

felixcat8888 · 8th July 2008

Can read reviews but then must use own initiative to go to shops to "feel" the cams you are interested in to know what you want.

torque6 · 8th July 2008

yes, i agree, i usually read and compare the pics before deciding on a camera. Thanks for all the help.

synapseman · 9th July 2008

It's basically all one man's opinion. Take it with a pinch of salt.

8th July 2008	#1
torque6 New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	Are the reviews at DCresource, DPreview and Cameras uk any good? Hi all, I am new to the community and have been reading up on cameras reviews. I came across some of the sites. Not sure if they are of any good and unbiase. Would appreciate some experts comments or suggestion on other good references. http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/ca...ew/index.shtml http://www.dpreview.com/ http://www.cameras.co.uk/ thanks

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Simon_84 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: bukit batok Posts: 1,316	Re: Are the reviews at DCresource, DPreview and Cameras uk any good? the top 2 are quite detailed in their explainations. but dcresource seems to be favouring canon a bit better than other brands and their iso night shots with canon is mostly taken with one of their own L lens where else the other brands are taken with kit lens instead. dpreview in recent years is starting to branch away from canon as they realised that other brands are closing up the gap in technology already. hardly can go wrong with cams that are highly recommended by dpreview cos they state the cons of each cam so that you understand the flaws better before going for it. dont underestimate the flaws both website state in their reviews cos they will bound to affect you in the future one way or the other. Last edited by Simon_84; 8th July 2008 at 09:13 AM.

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night86mare Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in your mind Posts: 19,275	Re: Are the reviews at DCresource, DPreview and Cameras uk any good? i only use dpreview and imaging resource but take note, even these have an obvious slant, so READ THE DETAILED REPORT and decide for yourself, do not read the conclusion, this is where all the slants and bias will shine through, sometimes even when the strengths are good they will downplay it and emphasize the faults. for whatever reason, well, these sites are still commercial. cheers. __________________ Gallery \| Dreamscapes 09 Pentaxian 伪君子之所以更可憎

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felixcat8888 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Delta Posts: 3,661	Re: Are the reviews at DCresource, DPreview and Cameras uk any good? Can read reviews but then must use own initiative to go to shops to "feel" the cams you are interested in to know what you want. __________________ Ricoh XR-P,Chinon CP-7m,Pentax Z-1SE/MZ-S/K20D+16-50mm F2.8+FA43mm F1.9 Limited,Metz 58 AF-1P

8th July 2008	#6
torque6 New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Are the reviews at DCresource, DPreview and Cameras uk any good? yes, i agree, i usually read and compare the pics before deciding on a camera. Thanks for all the help.

9th July 2008	#7
synapseman Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 2,088	Re: Are the reviews at DCresource, DPreview and Cameras uk any good? It's basically all one man's opinion. Take it with a pinch of salt. __________________ The synapseman uses Sony Alpha system & Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2.