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DPReview: Some personal thoughts on a sad day… Featured Story
03/21, 16:23 EDT This is a sad day... It’s hard to convey the sense of shock and dismay I felt when a message from a colleague appeared this morning, telling me that DPReview was closing. I’m still trying to process it. IR and DPR grew up... (more)

DPReview announces shutdown amid Amazon restructuring Featured Story
03/21, 12:30 EDT DPReview.com has announced its closure after 25 years of operation. Digital Photography Review has been owned by Amazon since 2007. While the website has operated mostly independent from its parent company in the subsequent years,... (more)

Longtime Sony executive talks A-mount failure, skipping Micro Four Thirds, and early days of E-mount Featured Story
03/20, 15:00 EDT In a pair of interviews (1, 2) with Nikkei Business, Sony Vice Chairman Shigeki Ishizuka discussed the early days of Sony's camera business, including Sony's A-mount Alpha DSLR cameras, a potential move to Micro Four Thirds, and the... (more)

Panasonic Q&A at CP+ 2023: S5II/IIx rationale, PDAF and autofocus, Dual Combined Gain and more Featured Story
03/15, 17:04 EDT I’m writing this a few days after the CP+ 2023 photo trade show in Yokohama, Japan, sitting happily in a hotel room in northern Japan (Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima prefecture). It’s just the first of eight interviews with photo-industry... (more)

Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Review: A superb telephoto zoom for Nikon’s mirrorless Z system Featured Story
03/15, 14:45 EDT Click here to read our Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikkor Hands-on Review The Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikkor lens is unique among Nikon's Z mirrorless system. It's Nikon's first 100-400mm lens period, including the... (more)

Turning our favorite photographs into stunning prints
03/10, 11:00 EDT As photographers, no matter the specific discipline you may choose, we capture hundreds, thousands, of photographs year after year. And if you shoot digitally, what do you normally do with all of your photos? They probably end up on hard drives, or in Lightroom catalogs, maybe posted to... (more)

DPReview: Some personal thoughts on a sad day… Featured Story
03/21, 16:23 EDT This is a sad day... It’s hard to convey the sense of shock and dismay I felt when a message from a colleague appeared this morning, telling me that DPReview was closing. I’m still trying to process it. IR and DPR grew up together as the... (more)

DPReview announces shutdown amid Amazon restructuring Featured Story
03/21, 12:30 EDT DPReview.com has announced its closure after 25 years of operation. Digital Photography Review has been owned by Amazon since 2007. While the website has operated mostly independent from its parent company in the subsequent years, DPReview has... (more)

Longtime Sony executive talks A-mount failure, skipping Micro Four Thirds, and early days of E-mount Featured Story
03/20, 15:00 EDT In a pair of interviews (1, 2) with Nikkei Business, Sony Vice Chairman Shigeki Ishizuka discussed the early days of Sony's camera business, including Sony's A-mount Alpha DSLR cameras, a potential move to Micro Four Thirds, and the eventual... (more)

The latest Hubble observations uncover new details about the universe
03/20, 11:40 EDT Move over, James Webb Space Telescope, the venerable Hubble Space Telescope still has much to offer. NASA has announced that Hubble recently spotted an irregular galaxy that showcases an impressive, imposing star-forming region. As seen on... (more)

ZY Optics announces Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm F1.4 lens for Hasselblad X system
03/16, 11:29 EDT In 2017, Zhongyi Optics announced a pair of fast, manual-focus Mitakon prime lenses for the medium-format Fujifilm GFX mirrorless camera system. One of the lenses, the Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm F1.4, has now been announced in a new version for the... (more)

Webb captures stunning images of the brief, rare, and spectacular Wolf-Rayet phase of a massive star
03/16, 10:30 EDT The James Webb Space Telescope observed a rare Wolf-Rayet star last June, although NASA announced it this week. The star, WR 124, is showcased in unprecedented detail thanks to Webb's sophisticated imaging instruments. WR 124 is about 15,000... (more)

Panasonic Q&A at CP+ 2023: S5II/IIx rationale, PDAF and autofocus, Dual Combined Gain and more Featured Story
03/15, 17:04 EDT I’m writing this a few days after the CP+ 2023 photo trade show in Yokohama, Japan, sitting happily in a hotel room in northern Japan (Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima prefecture). It’s just the first of eight interviews with photo-industry executives that... (more)

Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Review: A superb telephoto zoom for Nikon’s mirrorless Z system Featured Story
03/15, 14:45 EDT Click here to read our Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikkor Hands-on Review The Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikkor lens is unique among Nikon's Z mirrorless system. It's Nikon's first 100-400mm lens period, including the company's DSLR lens... (more)

DxO announces PureRAW 3: New update improves the already excellent raw processing software
03/15, 10:00 EDT DxO has announced PureRAW 3, the newest version of DxO's excellent raw photo enhancement software. Built upon DeepPRIME XD technology, the major update to PureRAW offers photographers more control, an improved user interface, and a smoother... (more)

Sports photography website SportsShooter.com announces that it will shut down
03/13, 15:45 EDT SportsShooter.com, a popular online resource for sports photographers, has announced that it will shut down this week on March 15. As reported by PetaPixel, SportsShooter.com's origins can be traced back to an email newsletter that USA Today... (more)

Sony launches retinal projection camera kit to aid photographers with visual impairments
03/13, 13:15 EDT Sony has announced a new retinal project camera system to help photographers with visual impairments. The Sony DSC-HX99 RNV is a kit that combines Sony's HX99 compact camera with a QD Laser Retissa Neoviewer. The Neoviewer is a specially designed... (more)

6 must-see photography-themed movies
03/13, 11:00 EDT The 95th Academy Awards were last night. Many fantastic films and talented people were honored. However, instead of focusing on the latest and greatest in cinema, DPReview published a slideshow of six films that feature photography as a narrative... (more)

Video: 7 Lightroom tips and tricks you might not have known
03/13, 10:15 EDT Adobe Lightroom Classic is an extremely popular all-in-one raw photo editor for many reasons, not the least of which is its diverse range of image editing tools. Lightroom uses intuitive sliders for many basic editing tasks and even includes... (more)

Canon R6 Mark II Gallery: Hit the trail with Canon’s versatile R6 II full-frame mirrorless camera
03/10, 16:30 EDT Click here to browse our updated Canon R6 II Gallery Back towards the end of last year, Canon announced its first "second-generation" model for one of its popular EOS R-series mirrorless cameras, the R6 II. The new Canon R6 Mark II builds upon the... (more)

Leica’s $5,800 Q2 camera was the most popular point-and-shoot at Lensrentals last year
03/10, 13:00 EDT New point-and-shoot cameras are few and far between. Gone are the days of Sony releasing a new version of its popular RX100 series every year or two. Likewise, Nikon Coolpix superzooms are rarely updated. However, the death of the point-and-shoot... (more)

Leica announces Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F5-6.3 lens for SL-System
03/09, 16:45 EDT Leica has announced its longest SL-System lens yet, the Vario-Elmar SL 100-400mm F5-6.3. The lens also sports the greatest zoom range of any SL-System lens at 4x, eclipsing the 3.75x zoom range of the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH. The new... (more)

ON1 announces Sky Swap AI 2023: AI-powered sky replacement technology for just $30
03/09, 16:30 EDT ON1 has announced a new standalone app and plugin that offers the company's impressive sky swap technology outside its flagship all-in-one photo editor, ON1 Photo RAW 2023. ON1 Sky Swap AI 2023 offers powerful artificial intelligence, impressive sky... (more)

Fujifilm announces Instax Mini 12 camera with new design and functionality
03/02, 13:00 EDT Fujifilm has announced a new Instax camera, the Instax Mini 12. The Instax Mini 12 carries over the main features of its predecessor, 2020's Instax Mini 11, but sports a new look and enhanced functionality. The most obvious change is the look of... (more)

Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery Updated: New real-world shots from Fujifilm’s 40MP mirrorless camera
03/01, 16:45 EDT Click here to see our updated Fuji X-T5 Gallery The Fujifilm X-T5 uses the same 40-megapixel backside-illuminated APS-C CMOS image sensor as the flagship X-H2. The cameras share more than their sensors. They also include identical imaging... (more)



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Olympus E-M5 III Review
image of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 III digital camera
20.4mp | Non-Zoom | $899
Though it was quite a wait between the previous E-M5 II and this new model, the refreshed Olympus E-M5 Mark III brings a lot to the table for Olympus owners and Micro Four Thirds shooters in general, as well as any photographer looking for a rugged, high-quality yet highly-portable mirrorless camera. In a lot of ways, the E-M5 III is essentially an E-M1 II crammed into an even smaller, lighter package, which is quite impressive. With an updated sensor, faster processor, phase-detect AF, better image stabilization and more, the compact E-M5 Mark III offers quite a bit of performance and quality in a form factor that won't weigh you down, nor hit too hard on the wallet. Read more in our in-depth Olympus E-M5 III review!


Canon EOS RP Review
image of the Canon EOS RP digital camera
26.2mp | 4.4x | $999
Big sensor, small price point. The compact EOS RP is Canon's second full-frame mirrorless camera, and while it lacks some bells and whistles, the RP lowers the barrier of entry into the full-frame world in a big way. The Canon RP is one of, if not the most, affordable full-frame cameras on the market today, selling right at $999. With a 26MP sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K video recording and a highly portable design, the little EOS RP is an amazing bang-for-your-buck camera. If you're thinking of making the leap into full-frame without busting your budget, be sure to check out our in-depth Canon EOS RP review for all the details!


Panasonic S1R Review
image of the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R digital camera
47.3mp | 4.4x | $3,698
Panasonic jumps into the fray with their first full-frame mirrorless camera, and the results are very impressive. The new Panasonic S1R is a powerful, DSLR-styled mirrorless camera with a fantastic, high-res 47MP full-frame sensor, built-in IBIS, 4Kp60 video and weather-sealing. The S1R proves to be an excellent pro-level camera for landscape, architectural, portrait and (in some cases) wildlife photographers who want high-quality, high-resolution image-making performance. The DFD-based AF system and a slower continuous burst speeds make it less ideal for fast action, yet it's still a fairly responsive camera given its resolution. For all the new details on Panasonic's high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera, head over to our Panasonic S1R review!


Canon 90D Review
image of the Canon EOS 90D digital camera
32.5mp | 7.5x | $1,199
At first glance, the Canon 90D just looks like a classic Canon DSLR. It offers comfortable ergonomics, great durability, lots of physical controls, and familiarity and user-customization, plus compatibility with a veritable boatload of Canon EF lenses. Under the hood, however, there are lots of improvements over the previous model, particularly with image resolution, AF, burst shooting and video recording. Sure the Canon 90D has some drawbacks, but it's still capable of taking great photos, shooting pleasing high-res video, and has excellent AF and performance. For all the details, see our in-depth Canon 90D review!


Sony A7R IV Review
image of the Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R IV digital camera
61.0mp | Non-Zoom | $3,164
The Sony A7R IV is a thoroughly impressive camera. Its high-res 61MP sensor captures images with incredible detail. With swift burst shooting, top-notch high ISO performance, fast AF, Real-Time Eye AF tracking, 4Kp30 video and in-body image stabilization, the Sony A7R IV is way more versatile that one might think. The image files, however, are cumbersome, and the resolution is likely more than what most people need. And at around $3500 body-only, the A7R IV certainly isn't cheap. However, given all that it offers, it's hard not to recommend the A7R IV if you have the cash and need the resolving power. Read more in our in-depth Sony A7R IV review!


Panasonic G95 Review
image of the Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 digital camera
20.3mp | 5.0x | $698
Borrowing the higher-res 20MP sensor from the G9, more advanced video features from the GH5 and featuring an updated body design, the refreshed Panasonic G95 answers the call for a versatile and capable hybrid mirrorless camera designed for stills and video shooters alike. The G95 offers excellent image quality, fast performance, excellent video, and robust weather sealing, all at a reasonable price point. The G95 hits a nice sweet spot for enthusiasts and intermediate-level creators looking for a well-rounded, multimedia-focused camera that doesn't break the bank. Read more in our in-depth Panasonic G95 review!


Panasonic LX100 II Review
image of the Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II digital camera
17.0mp | 3.1x | $798
It might look a lot like its predecessor, but the Panasonic LX100 II offers a significant upgrade in image quality and generous performance in a take-anywhere body that'll slip easily into your coat pocket. It's perhaps not the best choice for video shooters, but still imaging fans will find lots to love, whether they prefer shooting raw or JPEG. And despite a compact body, there are generous controls and plenty of customization options to tune it to your tastes. Read on and find out if it's for you in our in-depth Panasonic LX100 II review.


Fujifilm GFX 100 Review
image of the Fujifilm GFX 100 digital camera
102.0mp | Non-Zoom | $9,999
With twice the resolution of earlier GFX models, the Fujifilm GFX 100, unsurprisingly, offers outstanding image quality. What's more, is that besides the 102MP sensor, the GFX 100 provides a shockingly impressive set of features, performance, video specs and build quality to make it unlike any other medium-format camera on the market. With features like in-body image stabilization, phase-detect AF, Cinema 4K video up to 30p, and weather-sealed construction, the Fuji GFX 100 is arguably the most versatile medium-format camera on the market. Its usability is hampered somewhat by performance limitations and a still-limited native GF lens lineup, but in the end, the Fujifilm GFX 100 is still a very unique camera, offering an enticing combination of resolution and performance that simply isn't found elsewhere on the market. Read more in our Fuji GFX 100 review!


Fujifilm X-T30 Review
image of the Fujifilm X-T30 digital camera
26.1mp | 3.0x | $799
The Fuji X-T30 is an impressive camera, not only for its image quality and performance but also for its price point. By and large, the X-T30 is a smaller, more affordable alternative to the rugged X-T3. Packing in the same 26MP X-Trans sensor, image processor and autofocus system as the X-T3, as well as similar high-res video shooting capabilities, the X-T30 is surprisingly robust in capabilities and features. Image quality is excellent, and autofocus performance is fast, accurate and responsive. And yet Fuji's priced the camera at just $800 body-only. If you're looking for a compact, easy-to-carry mirrorless cameras and don't need or want the extra bulk or weather-sealing of the X-T3, the X-T30 is a fantastic choice that'll also save you a nice chunk of change. Read more in our in-depth Fuji X-T30 Review!


Nikon Z6 Review
image of the Nikon Z6 digital camera
24.5mp | 2.9x | $1,597
The Nikon Z6 is a terrific, well-rounded full-frame mirrorless camera. Basically, there isn't a lot to complain about when it comes to the Z6. The body is compact and robust yet features lots of physical controls and a familiar Nikon design. With excellent overall features, impressive image quality, nice build quality and design as well as a very competitive price point, the Nikon Z6 is a great all-around package. And while at this point in time, the Z6 appeals perhaps a bit more towards current Nikon owners, the Z6 is still a compelling camera for anyone looking to jump into the full-frame camera arena. Read more in our in-depth Nikon Z6 review!


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