Photo: Mitchell Clark A lot of gear passes through our hands throughout the course of a year, and we wouldn't blame you if you missed some of the coverage. That's why we've made this article, which we'll keep updated throughout the year with all the cameras, lenses, and other pieces of gear that we've used.
Be sure to check back; we're always working on the next review or sample gallery.
Index:
January
February
January
Canon RF 24mm F1. 4 L VCM sample gallery
Canon RF 24mm F1. 4 L VCM | F5. 6 | 1/100 sec | ISO 100
Photo: Mitchell Clark
We got to test Canon's latest fast, wide-angle lens in a variety of scenarios, including on a trip to Mississippi, far from the gloom of the Pacific Northwest winter. While there's plenty of controversy around the amount of software correction the lens does, we invite you to see the results for yourselves.
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Panasonic GH7 sample gallery
Olympus 40-150mm F2. 8 Pro | F2. 8 | 1/400 sec | ISO 1000
Photo: Dale Baskin
We're still hard at work on our review of the Panasonic GH7. As part of the process, we took it to Florida and managed to nab some great shots of birds, planes, and more. While the camera is aimed at video creators, it's also clearly no slouch when it comes to photography.
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Leica D-Lux 8 studio scene
Photo: Richard Butler
As an enthusiast-class compact, Leica's D-Lux 8 is a rare breed these days. As part of our review process, we shot our standard studio scene with it to help illustrate the type of image quality you can expect from it.
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Leica SL3-S initial review
Photo: Richard Butler
The first big camera release of 2025 was the SL3-S, an SLR-style mirrorless camera from Leica, which focuses on speed. While the regular SL3 features a 60MP sensor, which can only manage 5fps with continuous autofocus, the S model uses a 24MP sensor capable of 30fps shooting. It has a lot of DNA from the Panasonic S5IIX, but has Leica's stellar build quality and user interface. You can read more about it in our initial review.
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Nikon Z50II review
Photo: Richard Butler
In January, we finished our review of the Nikon Z50II, an update to the company's APS-C camera, which aims to be a great hybrid option for those who shoot both stills and videos. We found that, while it features the same processor and autofocus system as higher-end options like the Z6III, it doesn't quite live up to the standards those cameras set. Still, it's a solid offering, especially given its sub-$1,000 price.
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February
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1. 2 pre-production sample gallery
Photo: Mitchell Clark
We got the opportunity to shoot with a pre-production model of the Nikon Z 35mm F1. 2 for a few hours. While our sample gallery only includes out-of-camera JPEGs and isn't necessarily an indicator of exactly how a final production lens will perform, it does show the type of photos that a lens this fast and wide can produce.
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OM System OM-3 Review
Photo: Mitchell Clark
It's not often that we get the chance to fully review a camera in time for its launch, but the stars aligned with the OM System OM-3, which is essentially the guts of the company's flagship OM-1 II, fit into a retro-style body. The end result isn't perfect, but if you're looking for a travel camera that can handle almost anything you throw at it, it's a hard option to ignore.
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. dpreview.com2025-2-9 23:00
