10-25-25 -

The DPReview team discusses the new Fujifilm X-T30 III
Earlier this week, Fujifilm released the X-T30 III, its latest entry-level, SLR-shaped mirrorless camera. It is a subtle update over its predecessor, adding a film simulation dial, more film simulations, updated video specs, a new processor and u...

10-24-25 -

The next chapter for the DPReview forums is coming soon. See what's changing.
Richard Drury/Digital Vision via Getty Images For over a quarter of a century, DPReview's forums have been home to some of the most insightful discussions about digital cameras and photography anywhere online. They serve not only as a liv...

10-24-25 -

Red gives clue to Red Code / N-Raw puzzle
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. The Nikon ZR uses the same sensor as the Z6III but becomes Nikon's first camera to be co-branded 'Red' Photo: Mitchell Clark Nikon's video division, Red, has pu...

10-24-25 -

From Hollywood to handmade: Jeff Bridges revives a panoramic film camera classic
Photo: SilverBridges GmbH SilverBridges, a company co-founded by Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges, recently unveiled the first prototype of the WideluxX panoramic film camera. The team showed off the WideluxX Prototype 0001 in a video rel...

10-24-25 -

It's not (just) alphabet soup what the letters on Fujifilm lenses mean
Photo: Pomma Partiew / Fujifilm While all brands tend to put quite a few letters in lens names, Fujifilm is among the worst offenders (though still not as bad as Tamron). Its Fujinon lenses tend to read a bit like alphabet soup, with lett...

10-23-25 -

The Leica M EV1 is a rangefinderless M
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...

10-23-25 -

Fujifilm X-T30 III adds fresh ingredients to familiar recipe
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10-23-25 -

Fujifilm's latest zoom goes unusually wide, but you'll probably have to wait ...
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Fujifilm Fujifilm has announced the XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS, a 20-50mm equiv. zoom that slots into its lineup of budget lenses for its APS-C cameras. It's ...

10-22-25 -

2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards finalists: gorillas dance, lions sing and d...
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 Finalists The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have announced the finalists of the 2025 competition. The shortlist includes 40 standalone images, 3 portfolio entries and 10 videos, each capturing laughable mome...

10-22-25 -

Question of the Week: defective lenses happen do you return, repair or live ...
Image: MirageC / Moment via Getty Images Welcome back to our Question of the Week series! If you're new here, this series aims to get our passionate community to share thoughts on all sorts of photography-related topics in our forum. We ...

10-22-25 -

A guide to preventing and fixing noisy photos
This photo has been brightened in Adobe Camera Raw. Sony a7 III | Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70 mm F4 ZA OSS | F4 | 1/50 sec | ISO 10,000 Photo: Abby Ferguson Noise is a common frustration among photographers, especially beginners. Show...

10-21-25 -

Peak Design is solving one of its users' biggest annoyances
The new Field Plate doesn't require a hex tool to install. Photo: Peak Design Peak Design has revealed a new version of its camera tripod plate that doesn't require any tools, fixing a common complaint its users had with a part used wi...

10-21-25 -

Realme's latest phone comes with a heaping helping of Ricoh GR branding
Image: Realme Realme has announced the GT 8 Pro, a smartphone that the company says was made in collaboration with Ricoh GR, with the goal of bringing some of the compact camera's street photography prowess to mobile photography. The phon...

10-21-25 -

Aura promises print-like visuals from its cordless e-paper photo display
Image: Aura Digital picture frame brand Aura has announced a new take on its frames with the Aura Ink. The new digital frame opts for a low-power e-paper display, enabling a cord-free design that isn't stuck to locations near outlets. Aur...

10-21-25 -

Tamron's all-in-one zoom goes wider, gets closer
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Tamron Tamron has announced the 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 full-frame lens for Sony mirrorless cameras. The G2 is a successor to the existing 28-200mm...

10-20-25 -

Ricoh is working on two exciting GR IV variants
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome appears to have a white light ring around the power button, rather than the green one found on standard GR IV – that's attention to det...

10-20-25 -

This 85mm lens might be Viltroxs next Evo-lution
Photo: Viltrox Viltrox has announced the first offering in a new lens lineup, the AF 85mm F2.0 Evo FE. The third-party lens maker is promising edge-to-edge clarity, fast autofocus, and a compact design from its latest prime lens for Sony ...

10-19-25 -

Jungle specter: Photographing critically-endangered primates in the jungles o...
A huge silverback mountain gorilla weighing over 200kg (441lbs). Looking at it eye-to-eye, you simply can't deny we're related. Mgahinga National Park, Uganda. Canon EOS 5D IV + Canon 16–35mm F2.8 | F2.8 | 1/200 sec. | ISO 6400Photo: Erez...

10-18-25 -

The Nikon Film and Photo Contest 2025 celebrates inspiration, from everyday b...
The 2024-2025 Nikon Film and Photo Contest winners have been announced, marking the 40th edition of the competition. This year's contest was based around the theme "Inspire" and drew submissions from 180 countries and regions arou...

10-17-25 -

Honor has a wild idea for getting steady smartphone shots
Image: Honor Chinese technology startup Honor has unveiled a CGI video teaser showcasing a concept smartphone with a gimbal-mounted camera. Honor has dubbed it the "Robot Phone" and says it will share additional details at Mobil...

10-17-25 -

See the grain effect that's about to make the Nikon Zf even more retro
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.When Nikon showed us its two new DX lenses, it also let us try the Grain Effect processing that's about to arrive on the Nikon Zf. The option should arrive in a forthcomin...

10-17-25 -

What the FX do all the letters on Nikon's lenses mean?
Image: Nikon While Nikon lens names may not be the most complicated out there (that award probably goes to Tamron), they still aren't short of letters and abbreviations. And while its mirrorless lenses feature more streamlined lens names ...

10-16-25 -

Panasonic launches firmware, updates apps, gives the S9 an extra sheen and ad...
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Panasonic Panasonic has announced a slew of updates, including firmware updates for cameras, added app features and a 'Titanium Gold' version of its S9 mir...

10-16-25 -

Viltrox's new 50mm F1.4 Pro is light on your wallet, but heavy in your bag
Image: Viltrox Sony and Nikon mirrorless users now have another fast standard prime lens option thanks to Viltrox. The company has announced the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro lens, promising pro-level quality and features. Viltrox designed the 50mm AF...

10-16-25 -

Nikon is finally making a fast zoom for APS-C
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm (24-75 equiv.) F2.8 VR, its first APS-C zoom lens with a fast, constant aperture for its mirrorless Z mount. It's an important...

10-16-25 -

Nikon's 35mm Micro lens is made to get up close and personal
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Nikon Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z DX Micro 35mm F1.7, an APS-C macro lens with a roughly 53mm equiv. focal length and the ability to focus on subjects...

10-15-25 -

The M5 MacBook Pro's chip might not be "pro," but is that a bad thing?
Image: Apple Apple has announced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro, with the most substantial upgrade coming from the newly unveiled M5 chip. Though it's using a baseline chip, not a Pro or Max model, Apple promises a host of improvements to perf...

10-15-25 -

The new 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 lens combines budget price with premium features
Image: 7Artisans 7Artisans has released the AF 35mm F1.8 lens for full-frame Sony E, Nikon Z and Leica L mount cameras. The popular prime focal length lens comes at a budget price, yet offers features typically found on more premium mode...

10-15-25 -

Budget-friendly Laowa 200mm F2 packs telephoto reach in a lighter build
Image: Laowa Laowa has officially launched its 200mm F2 AF lens for full-frame cameras. The new telephoto prime for Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon EF mounts promises pro-level quality and features yet comes in at nearly half the price of the r...

10-15-25 -

The winners of the 2025 Nikon Small World competition capture the world beyon...
Nikon Small World 2025 Photomicrography Winners Nikon has announced the winners of its 2025 Small World photomicrography competition, gathering images from all around the world that show off the microscopic universe around us in shocking de...

10-15-25 -

Diamonds in the rough: the camera stores DPReview readers enjoy visiting the ...
Image: MirageC / Moment via Getty Images For our latest 'Question of the week,' we wanted to find out what camera stores near you were special hidden gems. Several of you naturally suggested B&H, which was the most common answer,...

10-14-25 -

This year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners are haunting and beautiful
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 Winners The Natural History Museum, London, has announced the winners of its 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, a range of images that showcase the variety of life on the planet in 19 ...

10-14-25 -

How to add DPReview as a Preferred Source on Google and why it matters
For the past couple of weeks, many of you have noticed a banner at the top of the page that says, "Add as a preferred source on Google." Let me tell you what that is and why it's there. There was a time when you could search Googl...

10-13-25 -

Fujifilm adds another camera to its audio-forward Instax
Image: Fujifilm Fujifilm has announced the Instax Mini LiPlay+, an update to its Mini LiPlay camera from 2019. The company calls it a "hybrid" camera; it features a digital sensor, but can also print out the images you take with...

10-13-25 -

New photo app Irys offers an ad-free, algorithm-free alternative to Instagram
Image: Iris Renowned street and portrait photographer Alan Schaller has created a new social media app called Irys, designed to create a calmer, ad-free alternative to algorithm-driven, engagement-focused photo sharing apps like Instagram...

10-13-25 -

The best cameras under $2500 in 2025
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated: October 13, 2025 These days, you can get a lot of camera for around $2500, though in the US tariffs have made great deals in this price range a little hard...

10-12-25 -

iPhone 17 Pro camera upgrade: is it worth leaving your 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16 ...
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. The iPhone 17 Pro Max has Apple's newest technology, but is it worth upgrading from your current iPhone Pro? Photo: Dale Baskin Each year, Apple's iPhone launch...

10-12-25 -

Our October "Fall Follies" photo challenge is open for submissions
A woman and her dog frolic in the autumn leaves in Almirante González Fernández Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Canon PowerShot G7 | F4.8 | 1/200 sec. | ISO 400Photo: Dale Baskin Our October Editors' photo challenge, "Fall Fol...

10-11-25 -

AI-powered mirrorless camera maker adds Nano Banana, tries to avoid slip-ups
Alice doesn't live here anymore: Camera Intelligence's second-gen camera will be called Caira. Image: Camera Intelligence Camera Intelligence, the UK startup previously responsible for the Alice camera, has announced its second-generati...

10-10-25 -

Sirui's new 35mm F1.4 is a fast, wide autofocus prime for (almost) everyone
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Sirui Sirui has announced the Aurora 35mm F1.4, a full-frame, autofocus lens that won't break the bank and is available in a variety of mounts: Sony E, Nik...

10-10-25 -

Tamron 18-300mm sample gallery: versatility in a compact package
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Canon EOS R7 | Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 | 18mm | F3.5 | 1/1600 | ISO 320Photo: Abby Ferguson In August, Tamron announced that its 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VX...

10-08-25 -

The Pure Street Photography Awards 2025 celebrate candid moments around the w...
Pure Street Photography Awards 2025 The winners of the Pure Street Photography Awards 2025 have been announced. David Campany, Creative Director at the International Center of Photography, New York, and Dimpy Bhalotia, founder of Pure Stree...

10-08-25 -

DxO introduces Premium Support with 24/7 expert help for photographers
Image: DXO DxO has announced a new subscription service called Premium Support, designed to give photographers priority access to technical support. The program offers direct contact with DxO experts 24 hours a day, seven days a week, inc...

10-08-25 -

DxO introduces Premium Support with 24/7 expert help for photographers
Image: DXO DxO has announced a new subscription service called Premium Support, designed to give photographers priority access to technical support. The program offers direct contact with DxO experts 24 hours a day, seven days a week, inc...

10-08-25 -

Question of the week: What is your favorite camera store?
Image: MirageC / Moment via Getty Images Welcome back to our Question of the Week series, where we invite you – our passionate community – to share your thoughts on a photography-related topic in the forum! So far, we've heard your in...

10-08-25 -

Question of the week: What is your favorite camera store?
Image: MirageC / Moment via Getty Images Welcome back to our Question of the Week series, where we invite you – our passionate community – to share your thoughts on a photography-related topic in the forum! So far, we've heard your in...

10-08-25 -

Prime Day deals on cameras, lenses and accessories actually worth checking out
Amazon's Big Deal Days, the company's second shopping holiday of the year, is underway. The deals run through October 8, with discounts across any category you could imagine. Some of these discounts just bring things back down to pre-tariff...

10-08-25 -

Prime Day deals on cameras, lenses and accessories actually worth checking out
Amazon's Big Deal Days, the company's second shopping holiday of the year, is underway. The deals run through October 8, with discounts across any category you could imagine. Some of these discounts just bring things back down to pre-tariff...

10-07-25 -

Reebok x Kodak collection brings nostalgia to a new generation
Photo: Reebok/Kodak Kodak has partnered with Reebok, a shoe manufacturer and clothing brand, to launch a line of shoes and apparel featuring its iconic red logo. Both brands enjoyed significant popularity in past decades, but this collabo...

10-07-25 -

Reebok x Kodak collection brings nostalgia to a new generation
Photo: Reebok/Kodak Kodak has partnered with Reebok, a shoe manufacturer and clothing brand, to launch a line of shoes and apparel featuring its iconic red logo. It might not be the first time the brands have collaborated, either. Accordi...