The October Editors’ photo challenge The theme for our November Editor’s photo challenge was “Compact Camera Bonanza.” For this challenge, we asked you to share photos taken with compact, or fixed-lens, cameras, and wow, did you deliver! We’ve become accustomed to seeing outstanding photos in these challenges, but this month’s entries were particularly impressive. One […]
Photo: Abby Ferguson If you’re a beginner photographer who spends any time on the internet, chances are you’ve been bombarded with content saying that you need to learn Manual mode immediately. It’s a frequent refrain that “real” photographers exclusively shoot with manual controls, even from day one. While Manual mode certainly has its advantages and […]
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Product photos: Mitchell Clark We’ve had the chance to spend some time with Nikon’s updated 24-70mm F2.8 S II, which was announced earlier this year. It’s an update to an already-solid offering, but one that’s substantially lighter than its predecessor, while […]
Images: Nikon, Viltrox and Peak Design The start of the holiday shopping season is upon us, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals kicking off. In years past, deals on photography-related equipment, especially cameras and lenses, were rather lackluster. This year, however, actually brings some significant savings even on big-ticket items. We’ve combed discounts to […]
Photo: DuckShots We are officially entering the season of gift-giving, so it’s only fitting that our most recent community-based Question of the Week was focused on presents. Last week, we asked you all what the best and worst photograph-related gifts you’ve received are. We wanted to know what you’ve loved receiving, as well as gifts […]
Image: Laowa Venus Optics is expanding its tilt-shift lens lineup with the 35mm F2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro lens. The new manual focus offering is designed for full-frame cameras, with versions available for Z, E, RF and L mounts. It is also compatible with the GFX and XCD medium-format systems. As the name suggests, it […]
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. The Canon EOS R6 III promises 33MP resolution and decently fast readout speeds from an FSI CMOS sensor. Photo: Mitchell Clark We’ve received a production standard Canon EOS R6 III and have put it through our standard studio tests. As we […]
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Panasonic Panasonic has announced new firmware for its Lumix S1RII (Ver. 1.3), S1II (Ver. 1.2 ) and S1IIE (Ver. 1.2) cameras. The updated firmware promises an improved shooting experience and enhanced functionality with changes to autofocus performance, thermal control and […]
Photos from left to right: Omar Victor Diop, Susan Derges HonFRPS and Jaskirt Dhaliwal-Boora The Royal Photographic Society has announced the recipients of its 2025 Awards. The contest highlights significant contributions across both the art and science of photography, with awards for three pillars: The Art of Photography & Moving Images, The Science of Photography […]
Last week, the DPReview Editorial team hosted its first Ask Me Anything (AMA) event in the new forums. These AMA sessions are a great way to engage directly with our staff and pose those burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask. We addressed a diverse range of topics, including the demand for compact cameras, the […]
