05-09-25 -

Are cameras TSA approved?
Photo: Greggory DiSalvo / iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Summer is nearly upon us for those in the Northern Hemisphere, and with that comes travel and holidays for many. You likely want to document those vacations at least so...

05-09-25 -

Firmware Friday: minor updates keep entry-level gear in top shape
Images: Nikon, Viltrox, TTArtisan Firmware Friday is back, and there are a few minor, but necessary, updates for Nikon's Z30, especially if you're a blogger or content creator on the go. Lenses from Viltrox and TTArtisan also received som...

05-08-25 -

Capture One introduces new retouching features and a drastic logo change
Photo: Capture One Capture One, an editing software known for its Raw processing and tethered shooting features, has announced updates to its platform. The update brings a new retouching feature and a slightly updated workflow for managin...

05-08-25 -

Panasonic builds anticipation with teaser for May 13 product announcement
Panasonic is teasing an upcoming product announcement with a scheduled YouTube Livestream. The brand is holding details close to its chest, with the placeholder only revealing the Lumix branding. The caption doesn't reveal any additional informat...

05-08-25 -

Canon talks compact camera comeback, third-party lenses and new users
Canon's senior management team, left to right: Yasuhiko Shiomi, Go Tokura, Manabu Kato, Tetsushi Hibi Photo: Dale Baskin "More and more users are using these cameras for video shooting. We have to accommodate this video shooting,&q...

05-07-25 -

Sony quietly updates FX3 cinema camera with a minor hardware tweak
Pictured: Sony's FX3 camera in action. Due to the subtle updates, the FX3a should look and function essentially the same as the original. Image: Sony Sony has quietly introduced the FX3a, a revised version of its FX3 full-frame Cinema L...

05-07-25 -

Microsoft unveils an advanced AI lighting tool in Windows Photos
Image: Microsoft Microsoft unveiled new Surface devices yesterday, along with some improvements to its AI-powered creative apps. The Photos, Paint and Snipping tools were given new features that aim to make editing easier and more intuiti...

05-07-25 -

Sonys Xperia phone teaser promises Alpha camera tech in the flagship device
Sony is teasing a new flagship device, though this time in the smartphone realm. The company posted a very short video on its YouTube channel to announce the May 13th launch date of the next Xperia 1 phone. The new model, which will likely be cal...

05-07-25 -

A breakthrough for photography might have just come from an unexpected place
Download this image and open on a recent iPhone or in Preview in MacOS 15 (Sequoia) and the bright edges of the petals should glow. Sigma BF | Sigma 35mm F2 DN | F2.0 | 1/500sec | ISO 200 Photo: Richard Butler Modern displays in the la...

05-07-25 -

Prime and zoom lenses explained: pros, cons and how to decide
Photo: Abby Ferguson As you start to shop for lenses, you'll come across the terms "prime" and "zoom." But as with most gear decisions, understanding what those are, what their impact is and what you should choose isn'...

05-06-25 -

Sigma America announces a price increase on lenses due to US tariffs
Image: Sigma Sigma, a Japanese company that designs and manufactures lenses and accessories for a wide range of camera systems, including Sony, Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon and its own cameras is the latest to announce US pricing adjustments du...

05-06-25 -

DJI drops teaser clip ahead of next week's product launch
Early this morning, DJI released a teaser announcement on its social media channels. The video clip titled "Spin Your World" clocks in at less than 10 seconds. It opens with an aerial landscape shot of snowy mountains and a slight rolli...

05-06-25 -

Canon EOS R50 V vs EOS R50: which is better?
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.Canon EOS R50 vs R50 V Canon recently announced the EOS R50 V, a camera aimed at creators looking to shoot high-quality video without spending a ton of money. Howev...

05-05-25 -

Tamron is shifting where its lenses are made because of US Tariffs
Tamron recently built a second factory in Vietnam. Photo: Tamron Quarterly financial results for brands are trickling out, and a common theme so far is the impact of the US tariffs on production and pricing. Last week, Canon publicly di...

05-05-25 -

Beyond the kit lens: A beginner-friendly guide to choosing a lens
Photo: Abby Ferguson Interchangeable lens cameras, or cameras that let you swap out lenses, can unlock a lot of opportunities and new creative control for your photography. That's because different focal lengths (offering different fields...

05-04-25 -

May Editors' Photo Challenge announced: human-powered travel
Bikers rounding the corner during a bike race in the Seattle summer. The evening provided some excellent lighting and a chance to test a camera's autofocus tracking skills.Photo: Richard Butler The theme for our May Editors' challenge is ...

05-03-25 -

Accessory Roundup: new cages for new cameras
Images: PGYTech, SmallRig, Chimera, Epson Another week down, another chance to check out some new accessories. This time around, we've got some massive printers, a wildly fast SD card, cages for new cameras and more. But first, as always,...

05-02-25 -

Showcase your skills: 8 photography contests to enter in May
The month of May brings new opportunities to get your work seen by a large, international audience. While they sometimes get flak, photography competitions, when judged fairly and conducted with integrity, offer exposure to industry decisio...

05-02-25 -

Magnum master printer reveals the art and precision behind the prints
Printing images successfully in a darkroom requires lots of skill, especially if you're printing iconic photographs for Magnum Photos. Such is the case for Pablo Inirio, a Magnum master printer. This video profile of Inirio briefly walks through ...

05-01-25 -

Neewer's powerful Q6 outdoor flash is available for pre-order
Image: Neewer Neewer announced that its new outdoor studio flash, designed to overpower even midday sunlight and fill large softboxes, is available for pre-order. The company says the Neewer Q6 offers 600Ws output, a consistent 5700K colo...

05-01-25 -

This Chinese camera company has halted shipments to the US it may not be the...
Photo: Yinwei Liu / Moment via Getty Images QHYCCD, a Chinese astronomy camera company, recently announced on its Facebook page that it will no longer ship cameras to the US because of the tariffs. "This was not an easy decision for ...

05-01-25 -

Leica is celebrating its 100th anniversary with limited edition M11 cameras
Leica will be releasing limited edition M11 cameras in six cities for its 100th anniversary. Image: Leica Leica is no stranger to limited edition cameras. It celebrated 70 years of the M series with a $23,000 platinum-plated kit and has...

04-30-25 -

This is the audience the camera makers are hoping to reach
The terms 'content creator' and 'creators' are quite the buzzwords these days. Content creation is so popular that many manufacturers have specifically said they want to appeal to people who claim those titles and are putting out cameras for thos...

04-30-25 -

Bold and vibrant: Winners of the 2025 Color Photography Contest announced
2025 Color Photography Contest winners The 2025 Color Photography Contest winners have been announced, highlighting colorful diversity around the world. The contest, hosted by the 1839 Awards, aims to celebrate images that honor color photo...

04-30-25 -

Bold and vibrant: Winners of the 2025 Color Photography Contest announced
2025 Color Photography Contest winners The 2025 Color Photography Contest winners have been announced, highlighting colorful diversity around the world. The contest, hosted by the 1839 Awards, aims to celebrate images that honor color photo...

04-30-25 -

Simple steps to capturing great Northern Lights photos
When the right conditions align, you can capture the Aurora in most mid-latitudes. ISO 2500 | 13.0 sec | F2.5 | 14mm Photo: Kara Murphy Witnessing the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, in person is magical. While it can seem intimida...

04-30-25 -

Simple steps to capturing great Northern Lights photos
When the right conditions align, you can capture the Aurora in most mid-latitudes. ISO 2500 | 13.0 sec | F2.5 | 14mm Photo: Kara Murphy Witnessing the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, in person is magical. While it can seem intimida...

04-29-25 -

Adobe analyzes landscape photography subreddit, identifies top locations in t...
Adobe examines the popular Landscape Photography subreddit Image: Adobe Adobe is known for its popular Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom photo editing software, so it doesn't come as a big surprise that it would want to get to know some of it...

04-29-25 -

Adobe analyzes landscape photography subreddit, identifies top locations in t...
Adobe examines the popular Landscape Photography subreddit Image: Adobe Adobe is known for its popular Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom photo editing software, so it doesn't come as a big surprise that it would want to get to know some of it...

04-29-25 -

Canon revives 26-year-old lens for RF, everywhere except US
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.Canon has announced an RF-mount version of its 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 low-cost full-frame tele zoom lens. Though there are no details yet of a US release. The company says the ...

04-29-25 -

Canon revives 26-year-old lens for RF, everywhere except US
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Canon Canon has announced an RF-mount version of its 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 low-cost full-frame tele zoom lens. Though there are no details yet of a US release....

04-28-25 -

Canon publicly discusses the US tariffs: "we will raise prices"
Image: Canon "We will raise prices and are in the process of estimating the timing and amount of the increase," said Canon, when asked about the impact of tariffs in the US. The response came to questions from analysts at the co...

04-28-25 -

Canon publicly discusses the US tariffs: "we will raise prices"
Image: Canon "We will raise prices and are in the process of estimating the timing and amount of the increase," said Canon, when asked about the impact of tariffs in the US. The response came to questions from analysts at the co...

04-28-25 -

The German Society for Nature Photography announces its 2025 competition winners
GDT reveals its Nature Photographer of the Year winners The German Society of Nature Photographers (GDT) revealed the winners and finalists of its annual Nature Photographer of the Year competition. Unlike its European Wildlife Photographer...

04-28-25 -

The German Society for Nature Photography announces its 2025 competition winners
GDT reveals its Nature Photographer of the Year winners The German Society of Nature Photographers (GDT) revealed the winners and finalists of its annual Nature Photographer of the Year competition. Unlike its European Wildlife Photographer...

04-28-25 -

This $249 phone features four cameras with a dedicated telephoto lens
Image: Nothing British tech brand Nothing only recently announced the Phone 3a and 3a Pro, but it is already back again. This time, it's releasing the CMF Phone 2 Pro. Nothing launched its CMF sub-brand less than a year ago, so this offer...

04-28-25 -

This $249 phone features four cameras with a dedicated telephoto lens
Image: Nothing British tech brand Nothing only recently announced the Phone 3a and 3a Pro, but it is already back again. This time, it's releasing the CMF Phone 2 Pro. Nothing launched its CMF sub-brand less than a year ago, so this offer...

04-28-25 -

Adobe's Content Authenticity enters public beta, but with some flaws
Image: Adobe Last week, Adobe announced that it's opening up the beta for its Content Authenticity app, which launched in private beta last year. This means more people will be able to access the tool's features, which let you add secure ...

04-28-25 -

Adobe's Content Authenticity enters public beta, but with some flaws
Image: Adobe Last week, Adobe announced that it's opening up the beta for its Content Authenticity app, which launched in private beta last year. This means more people will be able to access the tool's features, which let you add secure ...

04-28-25 -

A legendary sports photographer shares the tools and techniques she uses to g...
Getty Images staff photographer Elsa Garrison is a legend in the sports world, so much so that she's generally known simply by her first name. We previously shared a conversation with Elsa, who provided some insight into her background, career an...

04-28-25 -

A legendary sports photographer shares the tools and techniques she uses to g...
Getty Images staff photographer Elsa Garrison is a legend in the sports world, so much so that she's generally known simply by her first name. We previously shared a conversation with Elsa, who provided some insight into her background, career an...

04-27-25 -

Red, Green and Blue: the winners of our April Editors' photo challenge
April Editor's photo challenge: RGB In this month's Editor's photo challenge, we asked you to share your photos featuring a red, green and blue color palette. At this point, it's no surprise that the DPReview community delivered – far fro...

04-27-25 -

Red, Green and Blue: the winners of our April Editors' photo challenge
April Editor's photo challenge: RGB In this month's Editor's photo challenge, we asked you to share your photos featuring a red, green and blue color palette. At this point, it's no surprise that the DPReview community delivered – far fro...

04-26-25 -

Sigma BF sample galleries: out-of-town and out-of-camera
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Shooting with the Sigma BF in London Photo: Al Power Editor Richard Butler took the Sigma BF as a travel companion on his recent vacation to the UK. He wrote ab...

04-26-25 -

Sigma BF sample galleries: out-of-town and out-of-camera
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Shooting with the Sigma BF in London Photo: Al Power Editor Richard Butler took the Sigma BF as a travel companion on his recent vacation to the UK. He wrote ab...

04-26-25 -

Accessory Roundup: the latest comic book character is... a famous photographer?
Photos: Sissi Lu, PortKeys, Peak Design, Viltrox Welcome to the accessory roundup! This week, we have a lot to go over, including a graphic novel about a famous photographer, a phone case that'll survive whatever conditions you find yours...

04-26-25 -

Accessory Roundup: the latest comic book character is... a famous photographer?
Photos: Sissi Lu, PortKeys, Peak Design, Viltrox Welcome to the accessory roundup! This week, we have a lot to go over, including a graphic novel about a famous photographer, a phone case that'll survive whatever conditions you find yours...

04-25-25 -

Slideshow: Remembering Wildlife reveals winning images for its 10th Anniversa...
Remembering Wildlife reveals winning images for its 10th Anniversary book Copyright: © Tristan Dicks/Remembering Wildlife Remembering Wildlife, a book series focused on conservation, has revealed the 20 winning photos that will be featur...

04-25-25 -

Remembering Wildlife reveals winning images for its 10th Anniversary book
Remembering Wildlife reveals winning images for its 10th Anniversary book Copyright: © Tristan Dicks/Remembering Wildlife Remembering Wildlife, a book series focused on conservation, has revealed the 20 winning photos that will be featur...

04-25-25 -

Remembering Wildlife reveals winning images for its 10th Anniversary book
Remembering Wildlife reveals winning images for its 10th Anniversary book Copyright: © Tristan Dicks/Remembering Wildlife Remembering Wildlife, a book series focused on conservation, has revealed the 20 winning photos that will be featur...