A range of general test shots are shown over the next two pages. In some cases, the full size image has been reduced for bandwidth purposes, and a crop taken from the original full resolution image has been placed below it to show the overall image quality. Some other pictures may be clicked to view the original full-size image.

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Here's the usual test shot of the west window of Exeter cathedral to compare detail and sharpness with other cameras. See below for a full-res crop or click to download the full-sized version.

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The level of detail is very good towards the middle of the frame.

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The lens produces relatively little barrel distortion at wide angle.

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Centre sharpness could be better, and there is some distortion and chromatic aberration.

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There is quite a bit of blurring in the corners of the frame.

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