The Sony a9 III is heralded as a revolutionary camera, but is all the hype warranted? DPReview's Richard Butler and Dale Baskin break down what's actually new and worth paying attention to.
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November 16
Sigma has formally launched its promised 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS, an internal zoom covering the classic portraits-to-sports range.
November 15
Nov 15, 2023
What’s the best camera for around $2000? This price point gives you access to some of the most all-round capable cameras available. Excellent image quality, powerful autofocus and great looking video are the least you can expect. We've picked the models that really stand out.
DJI's Air 3 and Mini 4 Pro are two of the most popular drones on the market, but there are important differences between the two. In this article, we'll help figure out which of these two popular drones is right for you.
November 14
Ricoh has announced the Pentax WG-90, a re-branded version of its WG-80 rugged, waterproof camera.
The Sony a7C II refreshes the compact full-frame with a 33MP sensor, the addition of a front control dial, a dedicated 'AI' processor, 10-bit 4K/60p video and more. It's a definite improvement, but it helps if you value its compact form.
November 13
Nov 13, 2023
Above $2500 cameras tend to become increasingly specialized, making it difficult to select a 'best' option. We case our eye over the options costing more than $2500 but less than $4000, to find the best all-rounder.
November 11
The iPhone 15 Pro allows users to capture 48MP photos in HEIF or JPEG format in addition to Raw files, while new lens coatings claim to cut down lens flare. How do the cameras in Apple's latest flagship look in everyday circumstances? Check out our gallery to find out.
November 10
Global shutters, that can read all their pixels at exactly the same moment have been the valued by videographers for some time, but this approach has benefits for photographers, too.
November 9
We had an opportunity to shoot a pre-production a9 III camera with global shutter following Sony's announcement this week. This gallery includes images captured with the new 300mm F2.8 GM OSS telephoto lens and some high-speed flash photos.
November 8
The Sony a9 III is a ground-breaking full-frame mirrorless camera that brings global shutter to deliver unforeseen high-speed capture, flash sync and capabilities not seen before. We delve a little further into the a9III to find out what makes it tick.
The "Big Four" Fashion Weeks – New York, London, Milan and Paris - have wrapped for 2023 but it's never too early to start planning for next season. If shooting Fashion Week is on your bucket list, read on. We'll tell you what opportunities are available for photographers and provide some tips to get you started.
November 7
Sony has announced the a9 III: the first full-frame camera to use a global shutter sensor. This gives it the ability to shoot at up to 120 fps with flash sync up to 1/80,000 sec and zero rolling shutter.
November 6
Nov 6, 2023
What’s the best camera for around $1500? These midrange cameras should have capable autofocus systems, lots of direct controls and the latest sensors offering great image quality. We recommend our favorite options.
November 4
This Sony offers up big camera performance in a small package. Check out for yourself how it performs when doing a little leaf peeping.
November 3
Today the International Photography Hall of Fame will induct three women and award one more in their 2023 ceremony. Here are their photos and stories.
First developed in the mid-1800s, salt prints may be considered an obscure 'alternative' photographic process. But all the more reason to make your own. Here's how.
November 2
Nov 2, 2023
Around $1000 is increasingly becoming the entry point for modern interchangeable lens cameras. We look at what you can get for your money, and which we think is best.
Canon has announced the RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens, a super-telephoto zoom designed to be lightweight, easy to handhold and accessible to users on a budget. It's also compatible with Canon's RF 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.
November 1
Why is the Peak Design Everyday Backpack so widely used? A snazzy design? Exceptional utility? A combination of both? After testing one, it's clear why this bag deserves every accolade it's received.
October 31
Photo books are easier to make and sell than ever, but how do you create one that will resonate with you and your readers? Here are some tips and ideas to get you started on your first book.
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Oct 31, 2023
Apple unveils the new M3 family of chips, upgrades the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros and the 24-inch iMac (finally).
October 30
October 28
Fujifilm's newest camera aims to bring modern AF, improved sensor stabilization and video recording technology into the medium format realm. Let's take a closer look at the GFX 100 II and everything it has to offer.
October 27
Photos of small objects can have a huge impact! Browse through the winners of this year's Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition.
October 26
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camera newsOct 26, 2023
Leica has announced the M11-P, a low-key version of its 60MP full-frame rangefinder. In addition to the standard no-red-dot 'P' modifications, it becomes the first camera to store cryptographically-signed authenticity metadata in its files.
October 25
The compact Lumix full-frame cameras get a big new feature from the latest firmware upgrade.
DJI announced the Osmo Pocket 3, the latest in its series of handheld gimbal cameras. This newest Pocket model features a camera with a larger Type 1 sensor and a 2-inch rotatable touchscreen for vertical or horizontal framing.
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sample galleryOct 25, 2023
Sigma's 56mm F/1.4 DC DN lens is finally available for the Nikon DX Z-mount system. For $500, this is quite possibly the best telephoto prime for the Z50, Z30 and Z fc.
October 24
Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones share many components and features. However, there are also plenty of differences between the two models, especially in terms of camera and imaging features. We take a closer look so you can decide which of the two Pixels is best for you.
October 23
For photographers who need advanced photo editing options, Pixelmator Pro for macOS offers layer-based editing, machine learning-powered adjustment and selection tools, and features such as Denoise and Super Resolution. It's also affordable.
October 22
CEWE, one of Europe's leading photo printing providers, announced the winners of its annual CEWE Photo Awards contest, which drew over 500,000 submissions from 147 countries. View the winners of the contest's ten categories.
October 21
Unlike smartphones, the OM System TG-7 is designed to take a licking and keep on ticking, whether on land or underwater. See what photos you can expect from it in a variety of conditions in this sample gallery.
October 20
The Peak Design Out Front pairs with the brand's line of Everyday smartphone cases and makes for a convenient action cam bike mount, too.
October 19
Canon Japan shows all EOS M cameras as discontinued models, formally bringing the end of the EF-M system, after eleven years.
Adobe just announced the latest version of its consumer-friendly Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2024. The updates address ease of use and a streamlined workflow. Plus, there's no subscription. Both applications are available as perpetual licenses
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Oct 19, 2023
Leica has announced the Super Vario Elmarit SL 14-24mm F2.8 ASPH and Super Apo Summicron SL 21mm F2, adding two ultra-wideangle lenses for the L-mount.
October 18
Nikon's latest Z-mount lens is a 600mm you can handhold for hours for wildlife and sports photography or pack away for travel when you want to leave the monopod and tripod at home. We got our hands on a pre-production model to learn what's new in this $4800 lens.
October 17
We got a chance to shoot Nikon's Nikkor 600mm F6.3 VR S for a few hours on a rainy Seattle day. See how the company's latest compact 'Phase Fresnel' lens performs.
October 16
The Nikon Z8 is a $4000 Stacked-CMOS full-frame mirrorless camera that offers most of the capabilities of the range-topping Z9 but in a smaller, less expensive body.
October 15
We've been shooting Google's two newest smartphones on two continents: from the parks of Madrid to the mountains of Washington state and the streets of Seattle. See what the search giant's latest cameras are capable of.
October 14
Landscape photographer Erez Marom outlines when and where you should break the rule of thirds in your landscapes and how long exposures relate to composition.
October 13
Julia Icenogle is a self-taught night photographer from Kansas, and based in Seattle. She sat down with us recently to speak about her work, what inspires her to go out into the wilderness at night, and how preparation is the key to success.
October 12
Color accuracy is critical for modern creative work, but many creatives have no idea what a colorimeter is actually doing when you put it on your display. In this article, we'll go over the basics of colorimetry so you can understand how we measure and plot color, and how colorimeters use this science to confirm your display's color accuracy.
We get some hands-on time with a pre-production version of the Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S, a super-telephoto prime that cuts down on weight through the use of a fresnel lens element. How does the lens perform, is it really as light as Nikon claims, is there any chromatic aberration? We explore these questions and more in our latest DPRTV episode.
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