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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 photo that you took in a given year can be a difficult prospect, especially if you're then trying to write something meaningful about it. dpreview.com »
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. dpreview.com »
Apple has released its annual holiday film, A Critter Carol, that was shot entirely on its latest iPhone 17 Pro. Depicting a group of woodland critters who come together after a hiker drops his phone, the short film celebrates unexpected friendship. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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. dpreview.com »
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. dpreview.com »
Alfred Buckham was an aerial photographer who took to the skies at a time when pilots' lives were measured in weeks, not years. But he was also a master manipulator in the darkroom and paved the way for Adobe Photoshop and today's AI photo apps. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Apple TV viewers may have begun noticing a new mnemonic playing before a show streams. While it's easy to assume it is a computer-generated animation, it was in fact handmade by human creatives. [Read More] petapixel.com »
What's the most memorable photograph you've taken? 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. dpreview.com »
Sean Murray, the founder of Hello Games, was once one of the most derided figures in video gaming. In 2016, he and his studio released No Man's Sky, a game that was so disappointing at launch that it was jokingly called "One Man's Lie. petapixel.com »
A cut-in half Canon EF 400mm F2. 8L IS II lens from 2010, shown surrounded 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. dpreview.com »
Photo: Dan Zafra Photography has a way of leading us into rare and unrepeatable moments. Such was recently the case for photographer Dan Zafra, the co-founder of Capture the Atlas. While capturing the dark skies of New Zealand, Zafra witnessed red sprites flashing above the Milky Way. dpreview.com »
Sony has released major new firmware updates for its pair of flagship Alpha mirrorless cameras, the a1 II and the a9 III. Version 4.0 for both cameras adds improved autofocus performance thanks to Real-time Recognition AF+, among other enhancements. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Adobe Sneaks 2025 Disclosure: DPReview is attending Adobe Max, with Adobe covering travel and lodging expenses. This year at Adobe Max, the company held its traditional "Sneaks" show, where the engineers show off tech demos of features they've been working on that may eventually make it into production. dpreview.com »
Photographer and YouTube creator Mathieu Stern saw an incredible piece of cinematic and optical history show up on an auction site. While it was outside his price range, it was not beyond the reach of Atlas Lens Co. petapixel.com »
The September Editors' photo challenge The theme for our October Editors' photo challenge was "Fall Follies. " With the last wisps of summer in the air and days getting shorter, we challenged you to show us what makes fall special. dpreview.com »
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 Finalists The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have announced the finalists of the 2025 competition. The shortlist includes 40 standalone images, 3 portfolio entries and 10 videos, each capturing laughable moments with wildlife. dpreview.com »
Pure Street Photography Awards 2025 The winners of the Pure Street Photography Awards 2025 have been announced. David Campany, Creative Director at the International Center of Photography, New York, and Dimpy Bhalotia, founder of Pure Street Photography, award-winning photographer and Creative Director, co-judged this year's contest. dpreview.com »
Go Tokura, Executive Vice President, Head of Imaging Group, Chief Executive of Imaging Business Operations Photo: Richard Butler Full disclosure: I've just returned from a trip to Japan paid for by Canon. dpreview.com »
When Nikon added the gold ring to the lens mount of its 28-135mm f/4 PZ earlier this year, I was ecstatic. Finally, Nikon was leaning into its brand color. I was saddened to learn it would only do this on select products moving forward. petapixel.com »
The Nikon ZR had been in development for a few years and before the acquisition of RED Cinema in 2024. Still, Nikon used its new asset to enhance the camera, resulting in a model that is significantly more powerful and versatile than what was originally envisioned. [Read More] petapixel.com »
By every measure, Jasmine Qui is extremely creative. Her images have perspective; her short films make you feel something. But she's not immune to getting stuck in a creative rut. She was in one such rut when we first got in touch about contributing to our new video series with MPB about upgrading gear on a budget. dpreview.com »
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. dpreview.com »
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. dpreview.com »
An Airbnb guest says he was fined $10,000 for taking a selfie inside the viral Invisible House in Joshua Tree, California.
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When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Nikon Nikon has temporarily suspended its Nikon Authenticity Service program, which provided Z6III owners with the ability to sign their images with C2PA Content Credentials. dpreview.com »
It takes a lot these days to make a music video or visualizer stand out, but that's exactly what Deftones and UK-based artist and researcher Edd Carr were able to do. The video for Cut Hands, seen above, was created with more than 2100 hand-printed cyanotypes, an analog process that required a massive undertaking by Carr. dpreview.com »
When Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was released in 2002, the iconic flying car scene filmed at the picturesque Glenfinnan viaduct with a Jacobite steam train instantly captivated cinema fans. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Image: Nothing Nothing, a British tech brand, was caught trying to pass off stock images taken by professional photographers as samples taken by the Phone 3. The Verge reports that five sample images were licensed photos taken with different cameras. dpreview.com »
The August Editors' photo challenge The theme for our August Editors' photo challenge was "Road Trip," and we asked you to share your favorite moments on the open highway or road trip adventure. dpreview.com »
The August Editors' photo challenge The theme for our August Editors' photo challenge was "Road Trip," and we asked you to share your favorite moments on the open highway or road trip adventure. dpreview.com »
This Film Friday, we're taking a look at film in the cinema world. The Tested Team YouTube channel has produced two videos touring the American Society of Cinematographers museum. Emmy Award-winning cinematographer, director and producer Steve Gainer is the curator of the museum, and takes the host of the show through the museum, discussing some of the cameras that are on display. dpreview.com »
The executive producer of The Stringer documentary has suggested that photo editor Horst Faas changed the credit on the famous Napalm Girl photo out of loyalty to Nick Ut. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Photographer Paul Nicklen is one of the most famous nature documentarians of the age, but he recently revealed how his career was nearly cut short. [Read More] petapixel.com »
An acclaimed photographer, whose images were discovered when he was 81 and working as a cleaner, has passed away.
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When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. It turns out the RX1R III takes the kinds of photos I like to take, and does so in a package I can carry around, without too much inconvenience or intimidating would-be subjects. dpreview.com »
The Sony RX1R II was such a unique product for its time, offering high resolution mated to a stunning Zeiss lens, all in a compact size. However, it was always a premium product that demanded an exorbitant price. petapixel.com »
The July Editors' photo challenge For our July Editors photo challenge, we set our sights on "Landscape Photography" and asked you to share your most stunning landscape images. As always, you delivered! DPReview photographers covered the globe to capture stunning scenes with land, sky and water, including impressive stitched panoramas. dpreview.com »
An investigation by technology magazine Wired has found that the "raw" surveillance footage released by the FBI showing Jeffrey Epstein's prison cell was edited -- likely with Adobe Premiere Pro. [Read More] petapixel.com »
When I was in college, my photojournalism professor always taught me to shoot without using a flash. Honestly, I never questioned him on it, and instead, I just did it. It wasn't until years later where I was testing cameras and thought to use the flash instead because I liked the look. thephoblographer.com »
Back in February 2020, it was reported that Fujifilm dropped ambassador Tatsuo Suzuki over a promotional video the brand released, which prompted criticism of the Japanese photographer's shooting style. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Throughout the lives of most adults reading this article, we've known capitalism to primarily target women and the hard-earned money they've made. To do that, they often make women feel awful about themselves so that they can sell solutions. thephoblographer.com »
Today marks the beginning of Amazon Prime Day (or really Prime Week), which means discounts on just about anything you could imagine. Instead of bombarding you with many long lists of Prime Day deals, we'll be sharing some of the things we would actually recommend buying, and some we may even be adding to our own carts. dpreview.com »
Amazon Prime Day is officially underway through July 11, and with it comes discounts of all sorts. Those sales include a selection of cameras and lenses, so if you're looking to upgrade your kit, pick up a new camera or expand your lens selection, now is a good time to do so. dpreview.com »
Gordon Laing of Cameralabs just published his newest Retro Review, this time looking at what he describes as Canon's first "truly desirable-looking consumer compact," 1998's PowerShot A5. [Read More] petapixel.com »
I almost didn't write this review. But a little over a year ago, I bought a special edition of the Lomography Lomomatic 110 camera. There was no press or influencer discount -- I bought it outright. thephoblographer.com »
Nearly a year ago, I finished our Pentax 17 camera review. And back then, I gave it an Editor's Choice award. The Pentax 17 is the camera that finally made me empathize with Mets fans. You see, when I was much younger, I'd root for the Yankees because I knew that I'd always get lunch money when betting against my friends. thephoblographer.com »
I've been reviewing camera gear for over 15 years now. Every now and again, I think back about products and brands that the site hasn't featured in a while. So on a random whim, I thought about one specific company: Vinta. thephoblographer.com »
A recent video shared by All Arts TV profiles the late Beuford Smith, a self-taught street photographer who captured iconic images in New York City in the 1960s and beyond. The video was the inaugural episode of the publication's new "The Darkroom MCs" series and is one of the last interviews Smith gave before his passing on June 7, 2025. dpreview.com »
Before George Lucas became one of the most influential figures in modern cinema, he was a teenager immersed in Modesto, California’s street racing culture during the early 1960s. petapixel.com »
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. OM System's latest camera won't work with the FL-LM3, a flash loved by the company's users. There was some question about compatibility: charts on OM System's website said it wouldn't work with the recently-announced OM-5 II, but users wondered whether it was a mistake, since the flash was compatible with the OM-5, a camera that is physically very similar to its successor. dpreview.com »
