Image: Panasonic Many of Panasonic’s lens names can look downright intimidating. Case in point, the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4-5.6 ASPH POWER O.I.S. lens. It’s certainly a mouthful, and can be a head-scratcher in terms of what everything means. In this article, we’ll be breaking down Panasonic’s lens terminology to help you […]
My favorite photo I took this year is a reminder that being in the right place at the right time can make all the difference between a good shot and a great one.Sony a7R V | Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM | 150mm | F2 | 1/320 sec | ISO 800 Picking out your favorite […]
Image: Westend61 / Westend61 via Getty Images Welcome back to our Question of the Week series! This reader-focused series aims to get our photographic community to share thoughts on all sorts of photography-related topics in our forums. We pose questions about gear, favorite camera stores, advice, problem-solving and more, and you share your thoughts and […]
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. The Sigma BF isn’t a template all other cameras should follow – there are plenty of times a camera designed around a viewfinder is valuable – but it’s a fascinating take on what a picture-taking device can be. Photo: Al Power […]
Image: Sony Sony announced its a7 V camera today, and included in that announcement was the new version of its standard zoom kit lens. The FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II is a subtle upgrade to meet the demands of Sony’s latest camera, making it a well-rounded kit for creatives who do it all. The primary […]
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Sample gallery This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article's permalink in a browser to view this content. Product photos: Mitchell Clark The Sony a7 V is an enthusiast-tier camera with a new, full frame, 33MP […]
Mt. Jefferson, a volcano in the Cascade Mountains, is illuminated at sunset near Sisters, Oregon, on November 18, 2025. I had my Olympus OM-1 with me when the sunset suddenly became very intense, and I managed to snap this photo in the brief time before the light faded away. Photo: Dale Baskin The DPReview community […]
The 2025 DPReview Annual Awards After careful consideration, healthy debate and a few heated arguments, we’re proud to announce the winners of the 2025 DPReview Annual Awards. While innovation in the camera industry is often a gradual process, the steady pace of advancement has yielded a diverse range of cameras and lenses this year. We’ve […]
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 […]
