12-24-25 -

2025 by the numbers: what DPReview got up to this year
2025 by the numbers As 2025 comes to a close, we're looking back at what happened this past year. We've already shared our favorite gear and photos, but now let's zoom out and look at the bigger picture: the numbers and stats for 2025. We t...

12-23-25 -

2025: Our year in stories, reviews and more
This year saw the release of several extremely competent full frame hybrid cameras such as the Panasonic S1II, Canon EOS R6 III and Sony a7 V, show above.Photo: Mitchell Clark As we come to the end of the year, it can be fun to take a tri...

12-22-25 -

The US government's de facto ban on new DJI drones is here
DJI's next drone likely won't be authorized for sale in the US.Image: DJI The US government has placed a de facto ban on the import and sale of new drones and drone parts made outside of its borders, including ones from popular manufactur...

12-22-25 -

The best cameras under $3000 in 2026
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated: December 22, 2025 These days, midrange cameras go for around $2500-3000, though in the US tariffs have made great deals in this price range a little harder...

12-21-25 -

Dale's photo of the year: Everglades adventures
An anhinga spreads its wings in a tree to dry at sunset in Everglades National Park in Florida. Unlike many birds in aquatic environments, anhingas don't have waterproof oil on their feathers, so they spend a lot of time with their wings sp...

12-21-25 -

Canon EOS R6 III sample photos and videos: quietly competent
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click here to open it in a new browser window / tab. This week, we released our review of Canon's EOS R6 ...

12-20-25 -

The DPReview team looks back at our predictions for 2025 how'd we do?
As we enter the New Year, we're looking back on our predictions for 2025. Were they firecrackers or duds?Photo: Mitchell Clark Last year, some of the DPReview editorial staff sat down with a mission: figuring out what we expected camera...

12-19-25 -

The DPReview community in 2025
Image: Just_Super / E+ via Getty Images DPReview community, we wanted to provide you with a brief update on various community-focused initiatives over the past year. Spoiler alert - a lot's been happening! The health of our community mean...

12-19-25 -

We tested the Sony a7 V's dynamic range for ourselves: is this the peak?
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Mitchell Clark There's been a lot of talk about the Sony a7 V's dynamic range performance since PhotonsToPhotos released its data on it, showing that it, l...

12-18-25 -

Mathew's Photo of the year: Computer game industry adventures
Photo: Mathew Anderson and Adam Savage at SXSW 2025 game industry conference track. When the team asked me to contribute to their Photo of the Year series, I wanted to showcase a scene that would help the community gain a deeper understan...

12-18-25 -

This year in camera tech: the advances that shaped 2025
HDR imagery should allow a more lifelike version of images with interesting highlights. Photo: Richard Butler We often see concern expressed that there's no real innovation in the industry or that, horrors of horrors, there's more progr...

12-17-25 -

Lensrentals' figures hint at Canon/stills and Sony/video lockout
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS: Lenrentals' most-rented lens of 2025. Image: Canon It's that time of year when Lenrentals gives a glimpse into the trends it's seen during the year with its annual list of most-rented gear. This years' numbers...

12-17-25 -

Question of the week: What is the most significant photography lesson you lea...
Image: Westend61 / Westend61 via Getty Images Welcome back to our Question of the Week series! This reader-focused series aims to get our photographic community to share thoughts on all sorts of photography-related topics in our forums. ...

12-17-25 -

Gear of the Year - Abby's choice: the Hasselblad X2D II 100C
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Abby Ferguson 2025 was inadvertently the year of medium format photography for me. It started with my husband gifting me a medium format film camera for Ch...

12-17-25 -

Viltrox is bringing its fast 35mm Lab lens to Nikon users
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Viltrox Viltrox has announced that its AF 35mm F1.2 Lab lens, previously released for E-mount, is available for Z-mount cameras. As a result, Nikon users n...

12-16-25 -

Ricoh's latest, haziest version of the GR IV is here
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Ricoh Ricoh has announced that the GR IV HDF is officially coming in January, slightly later than the "winter 2025" date the company gave when ...

12-16-25 -

Ricoh's latest, haziest version of the GR IV is nearly here
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Ricoh Ricoh has announced that the GR IV HDF is officially coming in January, slightly later than the "winter 2025" date the company gave when ...

12-16-25 -

Canon EOS R6 III in-depth review: no need for hype, just deliver
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article's permalink in a browser to view this content. Product Photos: Mit...

12-15-25 -

Nikon is still adding features to the Z9, four years after launch
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Nikon Nikon has announced a new firmware update, 5.30, for the Z9, promising a "significant improvement" to the autofocus system's performance wh...

12-15-25 -

Readers' Choice Awards: Vote now for the best camera of 2025
Readers' Choice: Best camera of 2025 2025 was another exciting year for cameras. In addition to a variety of models that fit into easy-to-define categories, including high-end workhorses, enthusiast mirrorless, and entry-level bodies, we sa...

12-15-25 -

Readers' Choice Awards: Vote now for the best prime lens of 2025
Readers' Choice: Best prime lens of 2025 We saw some exciting lenses in 2025. Established manufacturers upped the ante with new F1.2 and F1.4 lenses, and even a couple of F2 telephotos, while up-and-coming Chinese lens manufacturers deliver...

12-15-25 -

Readers' Choice Awards: Vote now for the best zoom lens of 2025
Readers' Choice: Best zoom lens of 2025 In addition to the usual assortment of new and updated models, we saw some head-turning zoom lenses in 2025, including fast-aperture zooms, versatile zooms for APS-C and medium format, some heavy-hitt...

12-14-25 -

Our "Shades of Gray" photo challenge is now open for submissions
I took this photo of the Abraham Lincoln statue inside the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, in 2020 while writing an article about using anamorphic lenses on smartphones for wide-format photography. This image was captured using a Moment...

12-13-25 -

The DPReview team discusses our picks for our 2025 awards
Last week, we announced the winners of DPReview's Annual Awards for 2025. As always, the process for selecting them can be a bit contentious, with some heated (but still respectful) debate among the team. This year, we thought it'd be fun to give...

12-12-25 -

Partially stacked sensors quietly deliver the IQ breakthrough we've been hopi...
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. The dynamic range data for the Sony a7 V (black) gives a hint to how it's delivering its excellent results in mechanical shutter mode (blue). Image: Photos to Photo...

12-12-25 -

Between art and work: reflections on purpose and identity as a photographer
A self-portrait I created during grad school. Photo: Abby Ferguson Confession: this year has been a complicated one for me and my relationship with photography. It's been a year of conflicting emotions and unanswered questions about how t...

12-11-25 -

A free upgrade from Sony unlocks 4K120 recording on the ZV-E10 II
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Sony Sony has released an update for its ZV-E10 II that unlocks better slow-motion capabilities from the tiny vlogging-focused camera. While the addition o...

12-11-25 -

A free upgrade from Sony unlocks 4K120 recording on the ZV-E10 II
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Sony Sony has released an update for its ZV-E10 II that unlocks better slow-motion capabilities from the tiny vlogging-focused camera. While the addition o...

12-11-25 -

Gear of the Year - Mitchell's Choice: the optically audacious Sony FE 50-150m...
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Images: Sony / Mitchell Clark It's not terribly often that I get to test something that's unlike any other piece of equipment I've used before, but from the momen...

12-11-25 -

Gear of the Year - Mitchell's Choice: the optically audacious Sony FE 50-150m...
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Images: Sony / Mitchell Clark It's not terribly often that I get to test something that's unlike any other piece of equipment I've used before, but from the momen...

12-11-25 -

Abby's Photo of the year: fall on film
My favorite photo from this past year was of my favorite season, in one of my favorite places and taken with my current favorite camera. Mamiya RB67 | Kodak Portra 400 I am a notoriously indecisive person and rather hate making decision...

12-11-25 -

Abby's Photo of the year: fall on film
My favorite photo from this past year was of my favorite season, in one of my favorite places and taken with my current favorite camera. Mamiya RB67 | Kodak Portra 400 I am a notoriously indecisive person and rather hate making decision...

12-10-25 -

Your most impactful gear and technique choices revealed
Photo by synyan In this week's Question of the week, members of the community said the biggest positive changes to their photography came from simplifying their gear and embracing a few smart tools and habits, rather than chasing specs al...

12-10-25 -

Your most impactful gear and technique choices revealed
Photo by synyan In this week's Question of the week, members of the community said the biggest positive changes to their photography came from simplifying their gear and embracing a few smart tools and habits, rather than chasing specs al...

12-10-25 -

Adobe's flagship software is now available in ChatGPTs conversational interface
Image: Adobe Earlier this year, Adobe made it possible to use third-party AI models in Photoshop, but now, the reverse is also true, and the company is bringing its own tools to AI chat platforms. Adobe is integrating Photoshop, Adobe Exp...

12-10-25 -

Adobe's flagship software is now available in ChatGPTs conversational interface
Image: Adobe Earlier this year, Adobe made it possible to use third-party AI models in Photoshop, but now, the reverse is also true, and the company is bringing its own tools to AI chat platforms. Adobe is integrating Photoshop, Adobe Exp...

12-10-25 -

Viltrox is adding versatility to the viral fixed-lens camera
The Tele Conversion Lens (TCL) gives X100 series photographers a 50mm equivalent focal length. Image: Viltrox Viltrox has announced two conversion lenses for the Fujifilm X100 series of cameras. The TCL-X100VI (Tele Conversion Lens) and W...

12-10-25 -

Viltrox is adding versatility to the viral fixed-lens camera
The Tele Conversion Lens (TCL) gives X100 series photographers a 50mm equivalent focal length. Image: Viltrox Viltrox has announced two conversion lenses for the Fujifilm X100 series of cameras. The TCL-X100VI (Tele Conversion Lens) and W...

12-09-25 -

Nikon is bringing nine Red-flavored "recipes" to some of its cameras
Photo: Mitchell Clark Nikon has announced that it's bringing nine "Imaging Recipe" color profiles inspired by popular color grading looks for its Red cinema cameras. The company says it'll let users get cinematic-looking videos ...

12-09-25 -

Nikon is bringing nine Red-flavored "recipes" to some of its cameras
Photo: Mitchell Clark Nikon has announced that it's bringing nine "Imaging Recipe" color profiles inspired by popular color grading looks for its Red cinema cameras. The company says it'll let users get cinematic-looking videos ...

12-09-25 -

From Iceland to Australia, 25 breathtaking Aurora photos win top honors in 20...
2025 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year The Northern Lights Photographer of the Year competition has announced its 2025 winners. Hosted by travel photography blog Capture the Atlas, this marks the 8th year of the contest and highlight...

12-09-25 -

From Iceland to Australia, 25 breathtaking Aurora photos win top honors in 20...
2025 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year The Northern Lights Photographer of the Year competition has announced its 2025 winners. Hosted by travel photography blog Capture the Atlas, this marks the 8th year of the contest and highlight...

12-09-25 -

Richard's Photo of the year: Pink, exclamation mark
Hasselblad X2D II 100C | XCD 35-100mm F2.8-4 E @ 100mm | F4.0 | 1/180 sec | ISO 3200 Please download the original and view on an HDR display, where the light on the right of the subject's face is rendered more realistically.Photo: Richard B...

12-09-25 -

Richard's Photo of the year: Pink, exclamation mark
Hasselblad X2D II 100C | XCD 35-100mm F2.8-4 E @ 100mm | F4.0 | 1/180 sec | ISO 3200 Please download the original and view on an HDR display, where the light on the right of the subject's face is rendered more realistically.Photo: Richard B...

12-09-25 -

The best of the best: Our Editors' top 24 photo challenge winners of 2025
Our favorite pictures from this year's Editors' photo challenges One of the secret pleasures of being the Managing Editor of DPReview is that I get to run our monthly Editor's photo challenges. Each month, we challenge readers to show us th...

12-09-25 -

The best of the best: Our Editors' top 24 photo challenge winners of 2025
Our favorite pictures from this year's Editors' photo challenges One of the secret pleasures of being Managing Editor of DPReview is that I get to run our monthly Editor's photo challenges. Each month, we challenge readers to show us their ...

12-08-25 -

Gear of the Year - Dale's choice: Adobe Project Indigo
I captured this night photo of the Kiggins Theatre, in Vancouver, Washington, during the annual DB Cooper conference. Adobe's Project Indigo app did a great job of rendering the photo the way I would have expected from a DSLR or mirrorless ...

12-08-25 -

Gear of the Year - Dale's choice: Adobe Project Indigo
I captured this night photo of the Kiggins Theatre in Vancouver, Washington, during the annual DB Cooper conference. Adobe's Project Indigo app did a great job of rendering the photo in a way I would have expected from a DSLR or mirrorless ...

12-08-25 -

Martin Parr, acclaimed documentary photographer and mentor, dies at 73
Photo: Tristan Fewings / Stringer / Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images Martin Parr, a highly acclaimed British documentary photographer, passed away at the age of 73 on December 6. Parr was best known for his images that captured...

12-08-25 -

Martin Parr, acclaimed documentary photographer and mentor, dies at 73
Photo: Tristan Fewings / Stringer / Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images Martin Parr, a highly acclaimed British documentary photographer, passed away at the age of 73 on December 6. Parr was best known for his images that captured...