I captured this photo of a trio of metal sunflower sculptures while testing the Canon Powershot G9 X II back in 2017. I enjoyed the way these man-made objects blended into the natural environment. Photo: Dale Baskin Our November Editors’ photo challenge theme is “Compact Camera Bonanza.” This month, we’re celebrating the power and creativity […]
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Canon brought an FSI sensor to a partially Stacked party. Last week, Canon announced the EOS R6 III, an update to its enthusiast-tier full-frame mirrorless camera. It gains a new sensor, much more capable video specs and upgrades to the autofocus […]
The new Pocket Printer in the Flash Print Bundle turns the Ace Pro 2 into an instant camera.Image: Insta360 Insta360 has unveiled four more accessory bundles for its Leica co-branded Ace Pro 2 action camera, along with updated firmware. The new print and videography kits, which include cinematic lenses, updated Leica color profiles, a screen […]
A VistaVision camera on the set of Bugonia.Image: Variety / Focus Features What are you willing to put up with to get the exact aesthetic you’re looking for? For some Hollywood directors like Yorgos Lanthimos or Paul Thomas Anderson, the answer is a lot, at least according to The Wall Street Journal. The publication recently […]
Image: DJI DJI has announced a new iteration of its tiny, beginner-friendly camera drone. The DJI Neo 2 introduces several changes designed to make the drone easier and safer to fly, such as obstacle sensing, a new display, and better wind resistance. DJI also gave a boost to the video specs, promising higher-quality footage from […]
What’s the most memorable photograph you’ve created? Last week, we asked you to look beyond specs and sensors and dig into the true heart of photography: the images that etch themselves into your memory. It wasn’t about the sharpest lens or the newest tech – it was about the stories and emotions behind the frame, […]
Photo: Meike Meike has announced the SE Series 85mm F1.8 Mark II lens for full-frame L mount, Z mount and E mount cameras. The third-party lens manufacturer promises improvements across the board with the updated model, while maintaining its budget-friendly price. Meike changed the optical design for the second iteration, with the new model featuring […]
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2017. We’re republishing it now as a resource for photographers looking for insight into capturing the Aurora during the current auroral event. After publishing my recent 2017 Gear of the Year article, in which I highlighted a lens I used for shooting the aurora borealis, numerous people […]
Photo: Sony Lens names can be quite complicated, with some brands including every detail about the lens in their name. Thankfully, Sony takes a more simplistic approach. Its lens names are generally concise and straightforward, without an extensive list of acronyms and abbreviations to decipher. Still, there are some terms included in Sony lens names […]
A cut-in half Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS II lens from 2010, shown surround by all the components from which it’s made, in the foyer of Canon’s Utsunomiya factory. Photo: Richard Butler “RF lenses are better,” said Go Tokura, head of Canon’s Imaging Group: “they are adjusted digitally, giving more consistent results.” These words tumbled […]
