01-26-26 -

Photographing Mongolia in winter: part 2
DJI Mavic 3 Classic | 24mm F2.8 | ISO 100 | 1/320 sec | F5.6Photo: Erez Marom In part one of my series about photographing Mongolia in winter, I wrote about my experience shooting the Khongor Sand Dunes and Lake Khuvsgul. This time, I'd...

01-25-26 -

"Throwing my camera was the right thing to do": The photographers behind the ...
The photo John Abernathy took, showing his point of view as he was being surrounded by ICE officers, right before he threw his camera to another photographer.Photo: John Abernathy | Instagram: @john_abernathy_ By now, you've probably seen...

01-24-26 -

The DPReview team discusses the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome and Instax Mini Evo Ci...
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. We're back with the first episode of the DPReview team discussions show of the new year, and just in time. The first few weeks of the year have been relatively busy, with...

01-23-26 -

Why bad photos matter more than you think
This image from last year could have potential, but the composition just isn't very good in my opinion. Photo: Abby Ferguson I’ve been thinking a lot about growth in photography lately, especially how projects and challenges can push cr...

01-23-26 -

Why bad photos matter more than you think
This image from last year could have potential, but the composition just isn't very good in my opinion. Photo: Abby Ferguson I’ve been thinking a lot about growth in photography lately, especially how projects and challenges can push cr...

01-22-26 -

Leica M11-P studio scene: the rangefinder with resolution
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Mitchell Clark We recently got the opportunity to get a Leica M11-P (which is, at its heart, the same as the M11, M11-D and M EV1) in front of our studio s...

01-22-26 -

Leica M11-P studio scene: the rangefinder with resolution
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Mitchell Clark We recently got the opportunity to get a Leica M11-P (which is, at its heart, the same as the M11, M11-D and M EV1) in front of our studio s...

01-21-26 -

These are the photo projects that have kept you inspired and learning
Photo: Community member NiVoak For our most recent Question of the Week, we asked about a topic that's near and dear to my heart: photography projects. We wondered what projects you are taking on to spark creativity and move your photogra...

01-21-26 -

These are the photo projects that have kept you inspired and learning
Photo: Community member NiVoak For our most recent Question of the Week, we asked about a topic that's near and dear to my heart: photography projects. We wondered what projects you are taking on to spark creativity and move your photogra...

01-20-26 -

Nikon focuses on licensees as it files patent case against Viltrox
Viltrox has released a range of high-end lenses for Nikon Z-mount, including the 85mm F1.4 Pro. These appear to have been released without a license from Nikon. Photo: Viltrox Nikon has responded to reports of it taking legal action ag...

01-20-26 -

Nikon focuses on licensees as it files patent case against Viltrox
Viltrox has released a range of high-end lenses for Nikon Z-mount, including the 85mm F1.4 Pro. These appear to have been released without a license from Nikon. Photo: Viltrox Nikon has responded to reports of it taking legal action ag...

01-20-26 -

Adobe Premiere gets a cleaner name and some new tricks
Image: Adobe Adobe has announced Premiere 26, the latest version of its video editing software that brings a useful feature out of beta, adds support for the R3D NE Raw files that Nikon introduced with the video-focused ZR and comes with ...

01-20-26 -

Adobe Premiere gets a cleaner name and some new tricks
Image: Adobe Adobe has announced Premiere 26, the latest version of its video editing software that brings a useful feature out of beta, adds support for the R3D NE Raw files that Nikon introduced with the video-focused ZR and comes with ...

01-19-26 -

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 sample gallery and impressions
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Nikon Z8 | Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 | 180mm | F4 | 1/200 sec | ISO 125 Photos: Mitchell Clark Late last year, Tamron announced that it was bringing its venerable 70-1...

01-19-26 -

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 sample gallery and impressions
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Nikon Z8 | Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 | 180mm | F4 | 1/200 sec | ISO 125 Photos: Mitchell Clark Late last year, Tamron announced that it was bringing its venerable 70-1...

01-18-26 -

Our "Silly Signs" photo challenge is now open for submissions
I took this photo while touring Astoria, Oregon, solely to explore the sites featured in the 1985 movie The Goonies. The photo depicts the driveway sign leading up to the house where some of the Goonies kids lived. Photo: Mathew Anderson ...

01-18-26 -

Our "Silly Signs" photo challenge is now open for submissions
I took this photo while touring Astoria, Oregon, solely to explore the sites featured in the 1985 movie The Goonies. The photo depicts the driveway sign leading up to the house where some of the Goonies kids lived. Photo: Mathew Anderson ...

01-18-26 -

Important settings to change on any new camera
Photo: Abby Ferguson Getting a new camera is always exciting, even if it's only new to you. So much so that it can be tempting to jump right into using it without much, if any, setup. However, despite the urge to get started right away, i...

01-18-26 -

Important settings to change on any new camera
Photo: Abby Ferguson Getting a new camera is always exciting, even if it's only new to you. So much so that it can be tempting to jump right into using it without much, if any, setup. However, despite the urge to get started right away, i...

01-17-26 -

Do photographers need the fastest external SSD? We tested three to find out
We put the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Samsung T7 Shield, USB4 SanDisk Extreme Pro and Thunderbolt 5 OWC Envoy Ultra head-to-head.Photo: Mitchell Clark These days, there are an overwhelming number of options when it comes to buying an external SSD to e...

01-17-26 -

Do photographers need the fastest external SSD? We tested three to find out
We put the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Samsung T7 Shield, USB4 SanDisk Extreme Pro and Thunderbolt 5 OWC Envoy Ultra head-to-head.Photo: Mitchell Clark These days, there are an overwhelming number of options when it comes to buying an external SSD to e...

01-17-26 -

Do photographers need the fastest external SSD? We tested three to find out
We put the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Samsung T7 Shield, USB4 SanDisk Extreme Pro and Thunderbolt 5 OWC Envoy Ultra head-to-head.Photo: Mitchell Clark These days, there are an overwhelming number of options when it comes to buying an external SSD to e...

01-16-26 -

From whales to coral reefs, this photo contest showcases underwater excellence
2025 DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition DivePhotoGuide (DPG) has announced the winners of its Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2025. The contest consists of nine image categories, including wide angle, macro, over-under, compa...

01-16-26 -

From whales to coral reefs, this photo contest showcases underwater excellence
2025 DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition DivePhotoGuide (DPG) has announced the winners of its Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2025. The contest consists of nine image categories, including wide angle, macro, over-under, compa...

01-15-26 -

Timed-to-perfection moments from the World Sports Photography Awards
2026 World Sports Photography Awards The winners of the 2026 World Sports Photography Awards have been announced, highlighting impeccable timing, dramatic lighting and memorable moments. The contest showcases work from sports photographers ...

01-15-26 -

Timed-to-perfection moments from the World Sports Photography Awards
2026 World Sports Photography Awards The winners of the 2026 World Sports Photography Awards have been announced, highlighting impeccable timing, dramatic lighting and memorable moments. The contest showcases work from sports photographers ...

01-15-26 -

Sony a7 V video studio scene: what do you really need?
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Mitchell Clark We've taken a look at how the Sony a7 V performs when it comes to stills, now it's time to turn our attention to video. The company's latest...

01-15-26 -

Sony a7 V video studio scene: what do you really need?
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Mitchell Clark We've taken a look at how the Sony a7 V performs when it comes to stills, now it's time to turn our attention to video. The company's latest...

01-14-26 -

Breaking Leica's monopoly: Ricoh releases GR IV Mono
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Product photos: Richard Butler Ricoh has released a monochrome version of its GR IV enthusiast compact camera. The GR IV Monochrome features the same 26MP BSI CMOS ...

01-14-26 -

Breaking Leica's monopoly: Ricoh releases GR IV Mono
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article's permalink in a browser to view this content. Product photos: ...

01-14-26 -

Breaking Leica's monopoly: Ricoh releases GR IV Mono
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article's permalink in a browser to view this content. Product photos: ...

01-14-26 -

Question of the week: What projects are you undertaking to move your photogra...
All photographers inevitably deal with creative droughts or periods when they feel their skills have plateaued. At the end of last year, I wrote about part of why (and how) that's manifested for me over the past few years. For me, one common tool ...

01-13-26 -

Fujifilm fully raises the curtain on the cinematic Instax
Image: Fujifilm Last week, Fujifilm Japan launched a surprising and rather controversial new offering in its Instax lineup, the Instax Mini Evo Cinema. The company has now announced the global release of the hybrid camera, providing more ...

01-13-26 -

Fujifilm fully raises the curtain on the cinematic Instax
Image: Fujifilm Last week, Fujifilm Japan launched a surprising and rather controversial new offering in its Instax lineup, the Instax Mini Evo Cinema. The company has now announced the global release of the hybrid camera, providing more ...

01-13-26 -

Eric Fossum earns the prestigious Draper Prize for pioneering the CMOS image ...
Image: Draper Eric Fossum, the inventor of the modern CMOS image sensor and a longtime friend of DPReview, was recently awarded the 2026 Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering. The award, which is granted every two years by the Nation...

01-13-26 -

Eric Fossum earns the prestigious Draper Prize for pioneering the CMOS image ...
Image: Draper Eric Fossum, the inventor of the modern CMOS image sensor and a longtime friend of DPReview, was recently awarded the 2026 Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering. The award, which is granted every two years by the Nation...

01-13-26 -

Apples new Creative Cloud competitor lets you edit photos, music and video
Image: Apple Apple has announced a new app bundle for creatives dubbed Apple Creator Studio. The subscription serves as somewhat of an alternative to Adobe's Creative Cloud, as it includes apps for photo, video and music editing, plus App...

01-13-26 -

Apples new Creative Cloud competitor lets you edit photos, music and video
Image: Apple Apple has announced a new app bundle for creatives dubbed Apple Creator Studio. The subscription serves as somewhat of an alternative to Adobe's Creative Cloud, as it includes apps for photo, video and music editing, plus App...

01-13-26 -

Will SD cards remain forever stuck in the past?
With no sign of faster SD cards, the CFexpress format is currently coming out on top. Photo: Richard Butler This year's CES trade show came and went with no apparent progress for the SD memory card format, despite higher speeds and capa...

01-13-26 -

Will SD cards remain forever stuck in the past?
With no sign of faster SD cards, the CFexpress format is currently coming out on top. Photo: Richard Butler This year's CES trade show came and went with no apparent progress for the SD memory card format, despite higher speeds and capa...

01-12-26 -

Portrait of Britain: Celebrating the faces that define a nation
Portrait of Britain Vol. 8 Winners The British Journal of Photography has announced the winners of Portrait of Britain Vol. 8. The contest, which began in 2016, aims to celebrate the diverse mosaic of individuals who make up Great Britain b...

01-12-26 -

Portrait of Britain: Celebrating the faces that define a nation
Portrait of Britain Vol. 8 Winners The British Journal of Photography has announced the winners of Portrait of Britain Vol. 8. The contest, which began in 2016, aims to celebrate the diverse mosaic of individuals who make up Great Britain b...

01-12-26 -

DPReview Reader's Choice Awards 2025: Product of the Year
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.Product of the Year 2025: the results The final round of voting has closed, and it's time to reveal the winners of our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards! Beginning in Dec...

01-12-26 -

DPReview Reader's Choice Awards 2025: Product of the Year
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.Product of the Year 2025: the results The final round of voting has closed, and it's time to reveal the winners of our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards! Beginning in Dec...

01-11-26 -

Finding your way out of a creative drought with photo projects
An image from my third 365 project, taken in 2012. Photo: Abby Ferguson Every photographer inevitably goes through periods where they hit a wall. That wall can come from all kinds of things, including a lack of inspiration, growth stagnat...

01-11-26 -

Finding your way out of a creative drought with photo projects
An image from my third 365 project, taken in 2012. Photo: Abby Ferguson Every photographer inevitably goes through periods where they hit a wall. That wall can come from all kinds of things, including a lack of inspiration, growth stagnat...

01-11-26 -

Announcing our January 2026 photo challenge: "Silly Signs"
I came across this sign in a park in St. Petersburg, Russia, many years ago. It says, "Attention! Keep an eye on your things." While the message is serious and a good reminder to tourists, I always thought the illustration was cre...

01-11-26 -

Announcing our January 2026 photo challenge: "Silly Signs"
I came across this sign in a park in St. Petersburg, Russia, many years ago. It says, "Attention! Keep an eye on your things." While the message is serious and a good reminder to tourists, I always thought the illustration was cre...

01-10-26 -

Photographing Mongolia in winter: part 1
The Khongor Sand Dunes in Mongolia, partially covered by snow and ice. DJI Mavic 2 Pro | ISO 100 | 1/200 sec | F8Photo: Erez Marom Today, I'd like to talk about my experience shooting landscapes and wildlife in Mongolia. Known for its r...

01-10-26 -

Photographing Mongolia in winter: part 1
The Khongor Sand Dunes in Mongolia, partially covered by snow and ice. DJI Mavic 2 Pro | ISO 100 | 1/200 sec | F8Photo: Erez Marom Today, I'd like to talk about my experience shooting landscapes and wildlife in Mongolia. Known for its r...