Updated October 1, 2025 Fixed lens cameras may be a bit niche, but there’s a reason they’re so popular amongst photographers. They often come with small, bright lenses that offer better image quality than most compact zooms, in a variety of focal lengths, matched to relatively large sensors to give you the perfect field of […]
Photo: Richard Butler Many cameras, especially entry-level models, most often come as a kit with a lens. Appropriately referred to as ‘kit’ lenses, they are typically ‘standard zooms’ offering a range from fairly wide angle to moderate telephoto (such as 18-55mm on APS-C cameras). The focal length range is versatile and works well for many […]
2025 Bird Photographer of the Year Winners The winners of the 2025 Bird Photographer of the Year contest have been announced, showcasing remarkable photographs of the avian species from around the world. This year, more than 33,000 images were submitted, with entries created by seasoned pros and those younger than 11 years old. The adult […]
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated: September 30, 2025 $2000 or the equivalent in your local currency is a lot to spend on a camera, especially when you’re just starting out. However, if you can spare the funds, it’s the price bracket where cameras start to […]
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Sony Sony has announced the FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM, a high-end full-frame macro lens that can achieve up to 1.4x reproduction on its own, and 2.8x reproduction when paired with a teleconverter. The lens is made of 17 elements […]
The Premiere on iPhone app allows for multi-track editing and a long list of additional features.Image: Adobe At the beginning of the month, Adobe announced that it was bringing its popular video editor to iPhones. Now, Premiere on iPhone is officially available for download – for free – giving content creators and editors a new […]
Image: MirageC / Moment via Getty Images Last week, we wanted to spark some potentially unexpected or controversial responses with our ‘Question of the week.’ We were curious about the cameras you hate on paper but love in real life. Alternatively, you could share about cameras you love on paper, but the hands-on experience didn’t […]
Photo: Abby Ferguson Have you ever noticed that sometimes your photographs turn out oddly blue or orange? This common situation has made countless beginner and enthusiast photographers scratch their heads in frustration. Luckily, it has an easily addressable cause: white balance issues related to the color of light in your scene. In this article, we’ll […]
The September Editors’ photo challenge The theme for our September Editors’ photo challenge was “Pixels in your pocket.” We asked you to share images captured with the camera that’s always with you: your smartphone, and the photographers who submitted photos clearly didn’t “phone it in.” Capturing everything from misty seasides to towering cliffs, in vibrant […]
Editor’s note: this article was originally published on September 16th, but has been updated to add the video above. As I was covering the iPhone announcement earlier this week, there was a moment in Apple’s presentation that made me double-take. Describing the new iPhone Air, the company said: “What might appear to be a single […]
