April 15
Blackmagic Design announces Ursa Cine 12K, teases 17K version

The Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K is available now, starting at $14,995.

Full-frame Foveon sensor "still at design stage" says Sigma CEO, "but I'm still passionate"

"We have not made any significant progress since last year," says Sigma owner and CEO Kazuto Yamaki, when asked about the planned full-frame Foveon camera. But he still believes in the project and discussed with us what such a camera could still offer.

April 13
World's largest camera: 3.1 gigapixels for epic timelapse panos of the universe

The Legacy Survey of Space and Time camera recently completed by the US Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory risks making your camera setup seem inadequate.

A nature photography tour of Madagascar, Part 1: Andasibe

In this first article of a new series, globetrotting landscape and nature photographer Erez Marom takes us to the island nation of Madagascar, sharing his experience photographing lemurs and chameleons.

April 12
Atomos announces Ninja Phone for connecting camera to iPhone for monitoring and recording

With similar goals to its standalone Ninja monitors/recorders, the Phone Ninja connects a camera's HDMI out to a compatible iPhone for live view, recording, live streaming and file transfer.

Our favorite pictures from the North American eclipse: DPReview Editors' Challenge results

The best of the best from the DPReview community, see our favorite photos you made from the North American eclipse.

April 11
Godox announces $50 retro-style flash

The manual Lux Elf Retro uses a single-point hot shoe, making it compatible with most camera systems.

The Conservation Alliance is auctioning a Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition as a fundraiser; bidding is open

Trying to get your hands on the Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition? The Conservation Alliance is auctioning one as a fundraiser, bundled with products and services from Peak Design, SmugMug and Flickr.

April 10
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5II review

The Panasonic Lumix S5II launched the second generation of Panasonic’s full-frame mirrorless camera system and was the first Panasonic to feature phase detect autofocus. As our review reveals, it’s a heck of an all-around camera for both still and video shooters.

Panasonic adds pre-burst and cameras-to-cloud to S5II and S5II X

Panasonic has announced forthcoming firmware for its Lumix DC-S5II and S5II X that will add a series of features, including pre-shot buffering, proxy recording and direct upload to Adobe's Frame.io collaboration platform.

April 9
Canon announces EOS R50 Vlogging Kit for $1000

The EOS R50 vlogging creator kit repackages the existing camera, a lens tripod grip and a remote control.

Viltrox releases AF 56mm F1.7 APS-C lens for Fujifilm and Nikon cameras

Viltrox goes ultra budget friendly with the latest fast prime lenses for X-mount and Z-mount.

April 8
How to watch the total solar eclipse live, even if you're not in North America

North America will experience a total eclipse today, gradually turning a band from Mexico to Canada as dark as night as the moon's shadow casts across the Earth below. If you're not in the path of the total eclipse and still want to see, fret not, we have you covered. Check out the live stream!

April 6
OM System's focus on the outdoors leaves door open for PEN

OM System's focus on outdoor photography isn't just about wildlife and "adventurous" photography, its VP for Brand Strategy and Product Planning tells us.

April 5
We want to see your best North American eclipse photos: DPReview Editors' Challenge

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. If you plan to photograph the event using proper safety precautions, enter your photos into our DPReview Challenge for a chance to be featured in an upcoming Editors' Picks gallery on our homepage.

April 4
NASA-backed project wants your photos of 'The Great American Eclipse'

Scientists are hoping for a large set of images to aid research on measuring the shape of the sun and testing theories of gravity and relativity.

Hands-on with Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a fast sub-$1500 prime lens for Sony E and Leica L mounts. We got our hands on the lens to see how what it offers.

April 3
TTArtisan offers 35mm F1.8  “nifty fifty-ish” for APS-C Sony E-mount

TTArtisan has announced the launch of its AF 35mm F1.8 lens for Sony’s APS-C E-Mount cameras. Costing less than $150, this “nifty fifty” equivalent adds another option for anyone looking for a budget prime lens.

Hands-on with the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR

Nikon's Nikkor 28-400mm F4-8 VR is one of the most flexible zooms ever made for a full-frame system. Having had a chance to shoot with it a little, we take a look at what it offers.

April 2
Fujifilm releases firmware updates for X and GFX-series cameras

Several models, including the recently released X100VI, receive bug fixes and minor improvements.

The most important camera gear of 2024 (so far)

As we bid March adieu, it's a good time to take stock of the wealth of new cameras and lenses announced so far this year. Here's a list of everything we've seen, updated for April 2024!

April 1
25 years of April Fools at DPReview

April Fools Day pranks and internet media go together like butter and toast. During our 25th anniversary year, join us as we look back at some of our favorite gags.

March 30
Behind the photo: Capturing Tambora, an ancient volcano

Landscape photographer Erez Marom shares a story about mistakes, drone crashes, coincidences and a resulting shoot that allowed him to capture a panoramic image of the Tambora Volcano in Indonesia.

March 29
Nikon 28-400mm F4-8 pre-production sample gallery

Earlier this week, Nikon announced the Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR, a superzoom lens for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. We had an opportunity to shoot a small sample gallery around Seattle's Capitol Hill using a pre-production copy of the lens.

March 28
Ulanzi’s 52mm MagFilter Magnetic Filters offers interchangeable filters for smartphones

Ulanzi's latest smartphone camera accessory is a MagSafe-enabled holder with six filter options ranging from an ND filter to a selection of color effect filters.

Tamron announces 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 for Nikon Z mount

Tamron has announced it will sell its popular 28-75mm F2.8 G2 fast standard zoom for Nikon's Z-mount.

Sony announces major firmware upgrades for a1, a9 III, a7S III and a7 IV

Sony has announced major firmware updates for four of its current full-frame range, bringing many features and behaviors up to its latest standards and adding C2PA authenticity verification capabilities for pro users.

March 27
Ricoh creates GR III HDF and GR IIIx HDF with highlight diffusion filters

Ricoh has developed a "highlight diffusion filter" that slots into the optical path of new versions of the GR III and GR IIIx premium compacts, giving images a soft effect.

Meike 55mm F1.4 APS-C, a $200 autofocus lens that promises bang for the buck

Meike’s first autofocus APS-C is available in X-mount, E-mount and Z-mount.

Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art sample gallery

The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a fast, comparatively lightweight prime lens aimed at travel, portrait and street photographers. We ran the new lens through its paces in and around Seattle.

Nikon announces the Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR, a superzoom for Z-mount

Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR, a superzoom lens with a 14.2x zoom range for Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

March 26
Sigma announces 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art for E- and L-mounts

Sigma has announced the 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art, a sub-$1500 wide-aperture normal prime lens for Sony E and Leica L mounts.

March 25
Fujifilm US cancels suspicious X100VI Limited Edition orders. How to order the camera (Updated)

Fujifilm US has canceled a large number of X100VI Limited Edition orders from the last week, citing "suspicious" details in the orders. Buyers will have a second chance to snag one through a raffle. We'll update this article with information on the US and other markets as it becomes available.

Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II review

The latest Lumix puts a Four Thirds sensor in a full-frame body with boosted AF and a wealth of stills and video capabilities to create a Swiss Army Knife of a Micro Four Thirds camera.

March 23
The real meaning of kaizen: Fujifilm X100VI shows we've all been getting it wrong

The Japanese concept of kaizen is often used to describe firmware updates but there's a better example right under our noses.

March 22
How to photograph an eclipse (and why you shouldn't try)

Astronomy expert and photographer Dr. Tyler Nordgren thinks you should "see your first eclipse, photograph your second." But if you do plan on taking photos, here are a few tips from someone who's been there.

PhotoCube PD+ aims to make physical backups of your phone photos a breeze

Would you pay a premium to back up your phone photos to microSD card instead of the cloud?

March 21
Tiffen announces MagSafe compatible filter system for iPhone

Tiffen's Smartphone 58mm Filter Mount for iPhone uses Apple's MagSafe system to quickly attach filters to your iPhone 14 or 15.

Leica reveals limited edition black Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4

Leica has announced it will make 200 black anodized versions of its M-Summilux 35mm F1.4, a 1960's design reintroduced in 2022, at a cost of $10,495.

Updated: 7 best instant cameras

Instant cameras continue to grow in popularity. There's more than just FujiFilm's Instax line to choose from, with offerings from Kodak, Leica, Lomography, Canon, Polaroid and some indie projects joining the fray. With prices ranging from $50 to several $100s, it can be hard to pick one out, but fear not, we've cut through the noise to break down which ones are worth the price of admission.

March 20
Sample gallery: The Panasonic Lumix S5IIX goes to Japan

We're working on finishing up our review of the Panasonic S5II and S5IIX cameras, so when we went to Japan last month to attend the CP+ camera expo, we took the S5IIX along for the ride for some additional testing. Check out our sample gallery, and stay tuned for our review in the coming weeks.

Samsung S24 Ultra software update to fix camera bug

Since its launch in January, users have complained of a camera bug on Samsung S24 Ultra. In a recent post on its community forum, Samsung acknowledged the bug, noting the company is working on a fix.

March 19
7Artisans 50mm F1.8, its first autofocus lens, now shipping

7Artisans' first autofocus lens, a 50mm F1.8 for full-frame Sony E-mount bodies, is now available. From a spec point of view, this "nifty fifty" offers a metal chassis, STM lens motor, aperture ring and support for all of Sony's autofocus features.

"We wouldn’t be here without the X100”: Yuji Igarashi on where Fujifilm goes next

Following the launch of the X100 VI, we interviewed Fujifilm's Yuji Igarashi and Jun Watanabe about the importance of the series, how they balance stills and video and what's going to drive the industry next.

Logitech's Mevo Core is a Micro Four Thirds live-streaming camera

Today, Logitech announced the Mevo Core, a 4K-capable live-streaming camera built around a Micro Four Thirds sensor and lens mount.

March 18
Sony a9 III sample gallery update

We've continued to push through the final review of Sony's a9 III, accumulating a fair few images along the way. See how Sony's latest sports shooter fares with sports and still-life subjects alike in our latest sample gallery.

March 16
Review recap: What we put to the test in 2024 (so far)

We're almost a quarter of the way through the year already! Here's a recap of the reviews and testing we've done this year so far, with more (and more and more) to come as the year goes on!

March 15
Kate Middleton's Photoshop manipulation is a wake up call to the threat of misinformation

With nearly 20 edits to a now infamous photo altered by the UK royal family, it's a reminder of just how easy and normalized misinformation can become if we don't call it out and preserve the need for truth in images.

March 14
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II added to studio scene

As part of our ongoing review, we've added the Panasonic G9 II to our studio test scene. This allows you to compare its performance and download Raw files.

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