Images: Leica
Leica has rolled out a new update, version 1.7, to its LUX iPhone app. It introduces a cinematic filter developed with British photographer Greg Williams. The update marks the debut of Leica's new "Artist Looks" series, which will feature collaborations with photographers known for their distinctive visual styles.
Williams, who has captured celebrities such as Daniel Craig and Margot Robbie, helped design the new look to emulate his signature aesthetic. It resembles scans of classic Kodak Tri-X 400 film. According to Williams, the goal of developing this filter was to allow users to create an image that “feels real — not overdone, not artificial,” like many contemporary smartphone filters.
The latest version of the LUX app also introduces new customization tools, including the ability to mark favorite looks for quicker access. Leica says this feature is designed to benefit users who frequently return to specific styles in their workflow. In addition to its iPhone availability, the Greg Williams Look will soon be accessible through the Leica FOTOS app, available on iOS and Android, allowing Leica camera owners to apply the Artist Look to their images.
Image: Leica
The Greg Williams Look is included in the app’s full version, which costs $6.99 per month ... Continue Reading »
Last month, Fujifilm released a brief teaser clip for a new camera with the slogan "Half the Size, Twice the Story." Earlier this morning, it followed up with another clip and an official release date of May 22, 2025, at 1:00 am EST (May 21, 10 pm PST). The brief video, clocking in at a little over 30 seconds, was posted on the company's YouTube channel. Using the same slogan fuels the speculation of it being a new half-frame model, possibly called the "X-Half."
The clip was shot on Fujifilm's GFX 100 II, drawing ire from some commenters who wanted to see footage from the actual camera being teased. Rumors surrounding the release suggest the camera will include several features inspired by analog photography. Among the most circulated guesses is a secondary display that resembles a film preview window, potentially with touch capabilities to switch between Fujifilm's signature film simulations.
The half-frame film format traditionally allowed film cameras to capture two vertical exposures on a single frame 35mm film, effectively doubling the number of photos per roll. It's unclear how Fujifilm might translate this into digital form. However speculation points to a 1-inch sensor that captures diptychs, aided by a vertically oriented ... Continue Reading »
Image: Bild Expo
B&H Photo has picked up where the Photo Plus show left off a few years ago with its Bild Expo. Taking place next month at the Javits Center in New York City, June 17–18, this two-day photography and content creation expo is free to attend. If you’re in the area or need an excuse to visit one of the US' most vibrant cities, here’s why it may be worth checking out.
Bild Expo has lined up more than 100 speakers, including Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario, whose book It’s What I Do is essential reading for any photographer. Conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier, popular YouTuber Peter McKinnon, and best-selling author Scott Kelby of KelbyOne are also on the schedule.
You'll also be able to check out some of the most sought-after gear. If you browse the exhibitor list, you’ll see that nearly every major creative brand will be represented: Sony, Nikon, Leica, Adobe, GoPro, Fujifilm and Canon are few of the many showing off their latest products. It’s a chance to get hands-on experience and see what suits your style.
Image: Bild Expo
For those who want hands-on experience, there will be interactive studios focused on lighting techniques, macro and sports photography. Photo ... Continue Reading »
Image: Nick Merc
For many parts of the world, now is one of the best times to pick up your camera and photograph birds. Migration season is here, which brings a wider variety of species through your area, including ones you may not see any other time of year. The trees haven't fully leafed out yet in many places, making birds easier to spot (and photograph). Plus, they are more active right now. If you're hoping to enter the world of bird photography, here are some apps and equipment suggestions to help you document these delightful creatures.
Apps for locating birds
Image: eBird
The first step to being successful with bird photography is knowing how to find and identify our avian friends. eBird is a good resource for finding birding hotspots around the world thanks to its vast user-contributed database. Its desktop version is great for exploring detailed maps and analyzing migration data. If you're looking to photograph a specific bird species, this is your first stop. Then, when you're in the field, eBird's mobile app (available for iOS and Android) is designed to log bird sightings.
If your main goal is to identify the birds you see, the Merlin Bird ID app is a ... Continue Reading »
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1II | Panasonic S Pro 16-35mm F4 @ 35mm | F4 | 1/160 sec | ISO 100Photo: Mitchell Clark
Earlier this week, Panasonic announced the S1II, a full-frame hybrid mirrorless camera with a 'partially stacked' sensor that gives it fast readout speeds and burst rates. We were able to spend some time shooting with it around Seattle in a variety of lighting conditions.
The gallery also includes a few examples taken with Panasonic's handheld in-camera multi-shot high-resolution mode, which puts out 96MP files.
We'll have to do a lot more testing (and Raw editing support) before we can draw conclusions about image quality, but the gallery gives us an idea of what the camera can achieve.
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Yesterday, DJI announced the release of its Mavic 4 Pro drone. Notably missing were USD prices. This is because the Shenzhen, China-based company decided to hold off on selling its latest product in the US for an undetermined period of time. Oddly, pre-orders are available on popular reseller websites (and were at the time of launch), including B&H Photo and Adorama. Adding to the confusion, DJI responded to a post on X about pre-orders at B&H, saying, "This product is not yet available in the United States."
Despite all that, some lucky drone enthusiasts were fortunate if they were in or near New York City, as reported by The Verge. On Tuesday, the brick-and-mortar flagship Adorama and B&H Photo stores sold an undisclosed number of units to savvy consumers at their NYC-based locations. DJI's New York City location jumped on the trend today and posted on its official Facebook page that it would also sell a limited number of Mavic 4 Pro packages at its Fifth Avenue store.
DJI's New York City posted today on its Facebook page that it would sell the Mavic 4 Pro, while supplies last.
While the DJI store's sales rep would not confirm with DPReview how many ... Continue Reading »
Photo: Richard Butler
While flying with your camera gear in your carry-on bag is allowed – and recommended – it can be tricky to figure out how to pack it all. It can easily become a bit like a game of Tetris, though one that involves pricey equipment. While your carry-on bag won't have quite the journey a checked bag would, it's still important to pack carefully so you don't arrive at your destination with damaged gear.
How to protect your gear in your carry-on
Photo: Abby Ferguson
The easiest way to protect your gear is to invest in a quality camera bag with plenty of padding. Adjustable dividers positioned to cradle your setup are also ideal for keeping everything snug and in place so they don't crash into each other. Your carry-on bag will move a lot during your travels, so you want to keep things from moving around and potentially bouncing into each other as much as possible.
If you don't want a dedicated camera bag, there are other options, especially if you only have a few pieces of photography gear (even better if they are on the compact side). You could purchase a small travel pouch or case that fits inside ... Continue Reading »
Samsung has officially announced its highly anticipated and long-teased Galaxy S25 Edge phone. The new device borrows plenty of features from its other phones in the S lineup, packing them into a remarkably thin body. Samsung says it combines "precise design intentions with powerful performance."
The main selling point of the S25 Edge is, naturally, its slim design. The phone is just 5.8mm (0.23") thick and weighs 163g (5.7oz). For comparison, the Galaxy S25 is 7.2mm thick, while the S25 Ultra comes in at 8.2mm. The Ultra also weighs more, at 218g (7.7oz). Some compromises are made to cut down on the bulk, though.
The most notable compromise for photography enthusiasts is the lack of a telephoto camera. Instead, the Galaxy S25 Edge features just two cameras on the back, plus the standard selfie camera. The main camera shares specs with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, featuring the 200MP Type 1/1.3 (9.8 x 7.3mm) sensor and F1.7 aperture. To compensate for the missing telephoto camera, the main camera offers 2x and 10x crop modes, though the latter will use AI upscaling, while the former is sampling from a native region on the sensor. The phone also features a 12MP F2.2 ultra-wide camera that ... Continue Reading »
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The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1II is the company's second-generation, high-end 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera, now based around a partially stacked CMOS sensor, and the same body introduced as the S1RII.
Key specifications
24MP partially-stacked BSI CMOS sensor
Up to 70fps shooting, including Raw
1.5 seconds pre-burst capture
96MP multi-shot mode with in-cam combination and motion correction
10-bit HLG HEIF still images
In-body stabilization rated at up to 8.0EV of correction
Open-gate 6K video up to 30p
Full-width 5.9K or 4K up to 60p
4K/120p video with slight crop
6K Raw output over HDMI
Built-in fan for extended recording
External SSD output for video
V-Log with 15-stops in DR Boost mode
Arri C-Log3 paid upgrade option
4 channel and 32-bit float audio with XLR2 adapter
Bluetooth timecode sync
The Panasonic S1II will be available from June 2025 at a recommended price of $3199. As with the launch of the original S1, this is a around $600 more than the list price of its nearest competitors from Nikon or Canon.
Index:
What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Video capabilities
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
What's new
Partially-stacked CMOS sensor
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The Panasonic Lumix S1IIE is a 24MP full-frame camera aimed at stills and video shooters. It uses the same BSI sensor found in the Panasonic S5II and S5IIX but paired with the body of the S1II and S1RII, giving it some additional capabilities and features not found in the S5-series.
Key Features
24MP BSI CMOS sensor
Up to 30fps e-shutter shooting with C-AF and Raw
1.5 seconds pre-burst capture
96MP high-resolution multi-shot mode
10-bit HEIF recording
6K 4:2:0 open-gate recording up to 30p
Internal Raw recording
32-bit float recording via optional XLR 2 adapter
2.1M dot flip-out and tilting display
5.76M dot viewfinder
The S1IIE will be available starting in late June for a recommended price of $2499.
Index:
What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Initial impressions
Sample gallery
Specifications
What's New
As a blend of existing cameras, the S1IIE doesn't have anything entirely its own. However, some of the features are brand-new on the S1II, announced the same day as the S1IIE, so it's worth looking at what it inherited from that camera and the S1RII and what it keeps the ... Continue Reading »
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The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1II is the company's second-generation, high-end 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera, now based around a partially stacked CMOS sensor, and the same body introduced as the S1RII.
Key specifications
24MP partially-stacked BSI CMOS sensor
Up to 70fps shooting, including Raw
1.5 seconds pre-burst capture
96MP multi-shot mode with in-cam combination and motion correction
10-bit HLG HEIF still images
In-body stabilization rated at up to 8.0EV of correction
Open-gate 6K video up to 30p
Full-width 5.9K or 4K up to 60p
4K/120p video with slight crop
6K Raw output over HDMI
Built-in fan for extended recording
External SSD output for video
V-Log with 15-stops in DR Boost mode
Arri C-Log3 paid upgrade option
4 channel and 32-bit float audio with XLR2 adapter
Bluetooth timecode sync
The Panasonic S1II will be available from June 2025 at a recommended price of $3199. As with the launch of the original S1, this is a around $600 more than the list price of its nearest competitors from Nikon or Canon.
Index:
What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Video capabilities
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
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The Panasonic Lumix S1IIE is a 24MP full-frame camera aimed at stills and video shooters. It uses the same BSI sensor found in the Panasonic S5II and S5IIX but paired with the body of the S1II and S1RII, giving it some additional capabilities and features not found in the S5-series.
Key Features
24MP BSI CMOS sensor
Up to 30fps e-shutter shooting with C-AF and Raw
1.5 seconds pre-burst capture
96MP high-resolution multi-shot mode
10-bit HEIF recording
6K 4:2:0 open-gate recording up to 30p
Internal Raw recording
32-bit float recording via optional XLR 2 adapter
2.1M dot flip-out and tilting display
5.76M dot viewfinder
The S1IIE will be available starting in late June for a recommended price of $2499.
Buy now:Buy at B&H Photo
Index:
What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Initial impressions
Sample gallery
Specifications
What's New
As a blend of existing cameras, the S1IIE doesn't have anything entirely its own. However, some of the features are brand-new on the S1II, announced the same day as the S1IIE, so it's worth looking at what it inherited from that camera and the S1RII ... Continue Reading »
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85%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
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The Sigma BF is a minimalist 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera that offers distinctive design and an unconventional user interface.
Key specifications
24MP full-frame CMOS sensor
Phase detection AF with human and animal detection
Full-time HDR capture embedded in JPEGs
No mechanical shutter
3.2" 2.1M dot rear touchscreen
Pressure-sensitive buttons with haptic feedback
6K video up to 30p, 4K up to 30p
1080 up to 120p
Leica L-Log profile
Zebras and False Color exposure displays
230GB of internal memory
10Gbps USB-C port, external mic compatible
The Sigma BF is available in Black or Silver at a cost of $2000. Sigma has also made versions of all its i-series primes to match the silver version of the camera.
Index:
What is it?
Body and controls
Initial impressions
Shooting experience
Image quality
Autofocus
Video
Sample gallery
Specifications
Buy now:Buy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
Mar 13: Initial review published
Apr 21: Shooting experience and additional galleries added
May 12: IQ, AF, Video and conclusion added
What is it?
The Sigma BF is explicitly not trying to be a do-everything, Swiss Army Knife of a camera. Sony's a7C II already exists, bringing ... Continue Reading »
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Canon recently announced the EOS R50 V, a camera aimed at creators looking to shoot high-quality video without spending a ton of money. However, it made similar claims about the original EOS R50, which – unsurprisingly, given the name – the EOS R50 V shares a lot of DNA with. They have the same 24MP APS-C sensor and many of the same features.
So what are the differences between the two, and which one should you buy? We'll aim to break it down in this comparison.
Buy now:Buy w/ 14-30mm at Amazon.comBuy w/ 14-30mm at B&H PhotoBuy w/ 14-30mm at Canon
Design
Even at a glance, it's easy to tell that these cameras are aimed at different audiences. The EOS R50 looks like a small stills camera, with a relatively deep front grip and a prominent hump at the top for the electronic viewfinder and pop-up flash. On the top is a relatively standard stereo microphone.
The EOS R50 V does away with the viewfinder and flash, giving it a much boxier and slightly larger design. Its grip is less prominent, though this has the effect of ... Continue Reading »
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Updated May 1, 2025
By the time you're spending over $2,500, you're looking at getting one of the best cameras around. You should expect it to deliver exceedingly detailed images and capture high-end video, all without having to compromise much on speed for when the action picks up.
For most applications, a camera around $2000 will be more than enough, but if you and your photography need the very highest image quality or some specialist capability, the cameras in this guide are among the best we've yet seen. There are a handful of dedicated sports/photojournalism cameras or luxury models above the $4000 upper limit we've set ourselves, but these are usually such singular offerings that we're assuming you don't need our help in choosing if you're seriously considering them.
At this level, there aren't really any bad picks, so if you have any investment at all in the lens system of one company, this should probably be the deciding factor for you. But we'll highlight the particular strengths we found in each camera, just in case you are planning to switch systems.
Our recommendations:
Best high-end camera: Canon EOS R5 II
Another great ... Continue Reading »
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Updated May 1, 2025
Landscape photography is a demanding medium, requiring cameras with high resolution and dynamic range. When considering what cameras should make it on this list, we look at factors like weather-sealing, battery life and operability on a tripod.
We've selected cameras that are most likely to deliver the best possible image quality if you're going to spend hours hiking to the perfect location and waiting for the perfect light. For some picks, we've also considered the best image quality you can get at a certain size and weight of camera body.
Our picks:
Best camera for landscapes: Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Best for landscapes and more: Panasonic S1RII
Best camera that's also good for landscapes: Canon EOS R5 II
The bargain option: Nikon Z7 II
Best compact option: Fujifilm X-T5
Best camera for landscapes: Fujifilm GFX 100S II
102MP BSI medium format sensor | In-body image stabilization | 5.76M dot viewfinder
Photo: Mitchell Clark
Buy now:$4999 at Adorama$4999 at B&H Photo
What we like:Excellent detail captureVery high tonal quality Ready-to-go JPEG or malleable Raws
What we don't:Autofocus not especially fastVideo prone to rolling shutter
The GFX 100S II uses the same sensor as the GFX 100 II, ... Continue Reading »
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91%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RII is the company's latest high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera, now beefed-up with 8K video capabilities and improved autofocus.
Key features
Full-frame 44MP dual gain CMOS sensor
Up to 40fps continuous shooting with pre-burst capture (e-shutter only)
8.1K/8K video at up to 30p
5.76M dot viewfinder
Flip-out and tilt rear screen
ProRes 422 and ProRes RAW capture
Capture to CFExpress Type B, UHS II SD or external SSD
Multi-shot high res mode up to 177MP
32-bit float audio via optional XLR 2 adapter
The S1RII is available now with a recommended retail price of $3300.
Index:
What's new
What's new for video
How it compares
Body and handling
Image Quality
Autofocus
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
Buy now:Buy at Amazon.comBuy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
Feb 25: Initial review published
Mar 31: Image quality and Autofocus results published
Apr 23: Autofocus section updated and conclusion added
What's new
New sensor
Rather than the 47MP used in the original S1R, or the 61MP chip used in Leica's SL3, Panasonic has opted for a slightly lower resolution but faster sensor for the S1RII.
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The Nikon Z5II is a full-frame mirrorless camera built around a 24MP BSI CMOS sensor. It's an update to Nikon's entry-level full-frame Z5 and is essentially a version of the Zf that trades retro styling for a more conventional design.
Key Features
24MP BSI full-frame CMOS sensor
In-body image stabilization, rated up to 7.5EV
Autofocus subject detection with support for 9 subject types
11 fps Raw w/ mechanical shutter
30fps JPEG-only mode with pre-release capture
3.69M dot 60Hz EVF with 3000-nit peak brightness
4K/30 full-width, 60p w/ 1.5x crop
10-bit N-Log or N-Raw capture
Dual UHS-II card slots
Downloadable color mode presets via Imaging Cloud
The Z5II will be available in April and will retail for $1699 – a $300 increase over its predecessor in absolute terms, though a very similar price when considering inflation and its greater ambitions. Kits will also be available with a 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens for $1999, or with a 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR for $2499.
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What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Initial ... Continue Reading »
Photo: Dale Baskin
On a recent trip to Japan, I found myself in one of those situations universally dreaded by travelers: showing up for an international flight with a pocketful of unspent local currency and nowhere to spend it except a duty-free shop. I was swimming in a Scrooge McDuckian sea of unused Yen.
The idea of bringing home yet another Toblerone bar, that triangular brick of duty-free despair, was soul crushing. I desperately searched for something – anything – else to needlessly throw my money at.
Then I saw the Hello Kitty Toy Camera, a small rangefinder-shaped camera complete with an optical viewfinder and removable memory card. You can find these toy cameras all over Japan at stores like Bic Camera, but I never considered buying one until I was in a use-it-or-lose-it cash scenario.
Watch our hands-on review of the Hello Kitty toy camera.
Given the choice of drowning my sorrows in yet another Toblerone bar, snagging a box of Tokyo Bananas or dropping a pocketful of Yen on the Hello Kitty camera, my duty to DPReview came first. Which is why, dear readers, I'm going to tell you about yet another camera you never knew you didn't want.
Key specifications
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The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a 100-megapixel medium format digital camera with a fixed 28mm equivalent F4 lens.
Key features
Medium format (44 x 33 mm) 102MP sensor
35mm (28mm equiv) F4 lens w/ leaf shutter
5.76M dot OLED EVF
Weather sealed when using filter ring and filter (included)
Subject recognition autofocus
Aspect ratio dial
3.2" tilting rear touchscreen
4K video up to 30fps
Built-in 4EV ND filter
14 film simulations
The GFX100RF will retail for $4899 and will be available starting April 24th. It will come in either black or black and silver, and includes a braided strap, filter ring, filter and a color-matched square lens hood.
Buy now:Buy at Amazon.comBuy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
Index:
What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Initial impressions
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press Release
What's New
Fixed lens medium format body
The GFX100RF occupies a new space in Fujifilm's lineup and comes with a new design. It's essentially the long-rumored 'medium format X100,' in that it takes the formula of classic styling, direct controls and a wideangle prime lens permanently mounted on the front.
Don't take the ... Continue Reading »
Images: Leica
Leica has rolled out a new update, version 1.7, to its LUX iPhone app. It introduces a cinematic filter developed with British photographer Greg Williams. The update marks the debut of Leica's new "Artist Looks" series, which will feature collaborations with photographers known for their distinctive visual styles.
Williams, who has captured celebrities such as Daniel Craig and Margot Robbie, helped design the new look to emulate his signature aesthetic. It resembles scans of classic Kodak Tri-X 400 film. According to Williams, the goal of developing this filter was to allow users to create an image that “feels real — not overdone, not artificial,” like many contemporary smartphone filters.
The latest version of the LUX app also introduces new customization tools, including the ability to mark favorite looks for quicker access. Leica says this feature is designed to benefit users who frequently return to specific styles in their workflow. In addition to its iPhone availability, the Greg Williams Look will soon be accessible through the Leica FOTOS app, available on iOS and Android, allowing Leica camera owners to apply the Artist Look to their images.
Image: Leica
The Greg Williams Look is included in the app’s full version, which costs $6.99 per month ... 
Image: Bild Expo
B&H Photo has picked up where the Photo Plus show left off a few years ago with its Bild Expo. Taking place next month at the Javits Center in New York City, June 17–18, this two-day photography and content creation expo is free to attend. If you’re in the area or need an excuse to visit one of the US' most vibrant cities, here’s why it may be worth checking out.
Bild Expo has lined up more than 100 speakers, including Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario, whose book It’s What I Do is essential reading for any photographer. Conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier, popular YouTuber Peter McKinnon, and best-selling author Scott Kelby of KelbyOne are also on the schedule.
You'll also be able to check out some of the most sought-after gear. If you browse the exhibitor list, you’ll see that nearly every major creative brand will be represented: Sony, Nikon, Leica, Adobe, GoPro, Fujifilm and Canon are few of the many showing off their latest products. It’s a chance to get hands-on experience and see what suits your style.
Image: Bild Expo
For those who want hands-on experience, there will be interactive studios focused on lighting techniques, macro and sports photography. Photo ... 
Image: Nick Merc
For many parts of the world, now is one of the best times to pick up your camera and photograph birds. Migration season is here, which brings a wider variety of species through your area, including ones you may not see any other time of year. The trees haven't fully leafed out yet in many places, making birds easier to spot (and photograph). Plus, they are more active right now. If you're hoping to enter the world of bird photography, here are some apps and equipment suggestions to help you document these delightful creatures.
Apps for locating birds
Image: eBird
The first step to being successful with bird photography is knowing how to find and identify our avian friends. eBird is a good resource for finding birding hotspots around the world thanks to its vast user-contributed database. Its desktop version is great for exploring detailed maps and analyzing migration data. If you're looking to photograph a specific bird species, this is your first stop. Then, when you're in the field, eBird's mobile app (available for iOS and Android) is designed to log bird sightings.
If your main goal is to identify the birds you see, the Merlin Bird ID app is a ... 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1II | Panasonic S Pro 16-35mm F4 @ 35mm | F4 | 1/160 sec | ISO 100Photo: Mitchell Clark
Earlier this week, Panasonic announced the S1II, a full-frame hybrid mirrorless camera with a 'partially stacked' sensor that gives it fast readout speeds and burst rates. We were able to spend some time shooting with it around Seattle in a variety of lighting conditions.
The gallery also includes a few examples taken with Panasonic's handheld in-camera multi-shot high-resolution mode, which puts out 96MP files.
We'll have to do a lot more testing (and Raw editing support) before we can draw conclusions about image quality, but the gallery gives us an idea of what the camera can achieve.
See the sample gallery
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Image: DJI
Yesterday, DJI announced the release of its Mavic 4 Pro drone. Notably missing were USD prices. This is because the Shenzhen, China-based company decided to hold off on selling its latest product in the US for an undetermined period of time. Oddly, pre-orders are available on popular reseller websites (and were at the time of launch), including B&H Photo and Adorama. Adding to the confusion, DJI responded to a post on X about pre-orders at B&H, saying, "This product is not yet available in the United States."
Despite all that, some lucky drone enthusiasts were fortunate if they were in or near New York City, as reported by The Verge. On Tuesday, the brick-and-mortar flagship Adorama and B&H Photo stores sold an undisclosed number of units to savvy consumers at their NYC-based locations. DJI's New York City location jumped on the trend today and posted on its official Facebook page that it would also sell a limited number of Mavic 4 Pro packages at its Fifth Avenue store.
DJI's New York City posted today on its Facebook page that it would sell the Mavic 4 Pro, while supplies last.
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Photo: Richard Butler
While flying with your camera gear in your carry-on bag is allowed – and recommended – it can be tricky to figure out how to pack it all. It can easily become a bit like a game of Tetris, though one that involves pricey equipment. While your carry-on bag won't have quite the journey a checked bag would, it's still important to pack carefully so you don't arrive at your destination with damaged gear.
How to protect your gear in your carry-on
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The easiest way to protect your gear is to invest in a quality camera bag with plenty of padding. Adjustable dividers positioned to cradle your setup are also ideal for keeping everything snug and in place so they don't crash into each other. Your carry-on bag will move a lot during your travels, so you want to keep things from moving around and potentially bouncing into each other as much as possible.
If you don't want a dedicated camera bag, there are other options, especially if you only have a few pieces of photography gear (even better if they are on the compact side). You could purchase a small travel pouch or case that fits inside ... 
Samsung has officially announced its highly anticipated and long-teased Galaxy S25 Edge phone. The new device borrows plenty of features from its other phones in the S lineup, packing them into a remarkably thin body. Samsung says it combines "precise design intentions with powerful performance."
The main selling point of the S25 Edge is, naturally, its slim design. The phone is just 5.8mm (0.23") thick and weighs 163g (5.7oz). For comparison, the Galaxy S25 is 7.2mm thick, while the S25 Ultra comes in at 8.2mm. The Ultra also weighs more, at 218g (7.7oz). Some compromises are made to cut down on the bulk, though.
The most notable compromise for photography enthusiasts is the lack of a telephoto camera. Instead, the Galaxy S25 Edge features just two cameras on the back, plus the standard selfie camera. The main camera shares specs with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, featuring the 200MP Type 1/1.3 (9.8 x 7.3mm) sensor and F1.7 aperture. To compensate for the missing telephoto camera, the main camera offers 2x and 10x crop modes, though the latter will use AI upscaling, while the former is sampling from a native region on the sensor. The phone also features a 12MP F2.2 ultra-wide camera that ... 
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The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1II is the company's second-generation, high-end 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera, now based around a partially stacked CMOS sensor, and the same body introduced as the S1RII.
Key specifications
24MP partially-stacked BSI CMOS sensor
Up to 70fps shooting, including Raw
1.5 seconds pre-burst capture
96MP multi-shot mode with in-cam combination and motion correction
10-bit HLG HEIF still images
In-body stabilization rated at up to 8.0EV of correction
Open-gate 6K video up to 30p
Full-width 5.9K or 4K up to 60p
4K/120p video with slight crop
6K Raw output over HDMI
Built-in fan for extended recording
External SSD output for video
V-Log with 15-stops in DR Boost mode
Arri C-Log3 paid upgrade option
4 channel and 32-bit float audio with XLR2 adapter
Bluetooth timecode sync
The Panasonic S1II will be available from June 2025 at a recommended price of $3199. As with the launch of the original S1, this is a around $600 more than the list price of its nearest competitors from Nikon or Canon.
Index:
What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Video capabilities
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
What's new
Partially-stacked CMOS sensor
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The Panasonic Lumix S1IIE is a 24MP full-frame camera aimed at stills and video shooters. It uses the same BSI sensor found in the Panasonic S5II and S5IIX but paired with the body of the S1II and S1RII, giving it some additional capabilities and features not found in the S5-series.
Key Features
24MP BSI CMOS sensor
Up to 30fps e-shutter shooting with C-AF and Raw
1.5 seconds pre-burst capture
96MP high-resolution multi-shot mode
10-bit HEIF recording
6K 4:2:0 open-gate recording up to 30p
Internal Raw recording
32-bit float recording via optional XLR 2 adapter
2.1M dot flip-out and tilting display
5.76M dot viewfinder
The S1IIE will be available starting in late June for a recommended price of $2499.
Index:
What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Initial impressions
Sample gallery
Specifications
What's New
As a blend of existing cameras, the S1IIE doesn't have anything entirely its own. However, some of the features are brand-new on the S1II, announced the same day as the S1IIE, so it's worth looking at what it inherited from that camera and the S1RII and what it keeps the ... 
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The Sigma BF is a minimalist 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera that offers distinctive design and an unconventional user interface.
Key specifications
24MP full-frame CMOS sensor
Phase detection AF with human and animal detection
Full-time HDR capture embedded in JPEGs
No mechanical shutter
3.2" 2.1M dot rear touchscreen
Pressure-sensitive buttons with haptic feedback
6K video up to 30p, 4K up to 30p
1080 up to 120p
Leica L-Log profile
Zebras and False Color exposure displays
230GB of internal memory
10Gbps USB-C port, external mic compatible
The Sigma BF is available in Black or Silver at a cost of $2000. Sigma has also made versions of all its i-series primes to match the silver version of the camera.
Index:
What is it?
Body and controls
Initial impressions
Shooting experience
Image quality
Autofocus
Video
Sample gallery
Specifications
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Mar 13: Initial review published
Apr 21: Shooting experience and additional galleries added
May 12: IQ, AF, Video and conclusion added
What is it?
The Sigma BF is explicitly not trying to be a do-everything, Swiss Army Knife of a camera. Sony's a7C II already exists, bringing ... 
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Canon recently announced the EOS R50 V, a camera aimed at creators looking to shoot high-quality video without spending a ton of money. However, it made similar claims about the original EOS R50, which – unsurprisingly, given the name – the EOS R50 V shares a lot of DNA with. They have the same 24MP APS-C sensor and many of the same features.
So what are the differences between the two, and which one should you buy? We'll aim to break it down in this comparison.
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Design
Even at a glance, it's easy to tell that these cameras are aimed at different audiences. The EOS R50 looks like a small stills camera, with a relatively deep front grip and a prominent hump at the top for the electronic viewfinder and pop-up flash. On the top is a relatively standard stereo microphone.
The EOS R50 V does away with the viewfinder and flash, giving it a much boxier and slightly larger design. Its grip is less prominent, though this has the effect of ... 
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By the time you're spending over $2,500, you're looking at getting one of the best cameras around. You should expect it to deliver exceedingly detailed images and capture high-end video, all without having to compromise much on speed for when the action picks up.
For most applications, a camera around $2000 will be more than enough, but if you and your photography need the very highest image quality or some specialist capability, the cameras in this guide are among the best we've yet seen. There are a handful of dedicated sports/photojournalism cameras or luxury models above the $4000 upper limit we've set ourselves, but these are usually such singular offerings that we're assuming you don't need our help in choosing if you're seriously considering them.
At this level, there aren't really any bad picks, so if you have any investment at all in the lens system of one company, this should probably be the deciding factor for you. But we'll highlight the particular strengths we found in each camera, just in case you are planning to switch systems.
Our recommendations:
Best high-end camera: Canon EOS R5 II
Another great ... 
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Landscape photography is a demanding medium, requiring cameras with high resolution and dynamic range. When considering what cameras should make it on this list, we look at factors like weather-sealing, battery life and operability on a tripod.
We've selected cameras that are most likely to deliver the best possible image quality if you're going to spend hours hiking to the perfect location and waiting for the perfect light. For some picks, we've also considered the best image quality you can get at a certain size and weight of camera body.
Our picks:
Best camera for landscapes: Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Best for landscapes and more: Panasonic S1RII
Best camera that's also good for landscapes: Canon EOS R5 II
The bargain option: Nikon Z7 II
Best compact option: Fujifilm X-T5
Best camera for landscapes: Fujifilm GFX 100S II
102MP BSI medium format sensor | In-body image stabilization | 5.76M dot viewfinder
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Buy now:$4999 at Adorama$4999 at B&H Photo
What we like:Excellent detail captureVery high tonal quality Ready-to-go JPEG or malleable Raws
What we don't:Autofocus not especially fastVideo prone to rolling shutter
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The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RII is the company's latest high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera, now beefed-up with 8K video capabilities and improved autofocus.
Key features
Full-frame 44MP dual gain CMOS sensor
Up to 40fps continuous shooting with pre-burst capture (e-shutter only)
8.1K/8K video at up to 30p
5.76M dot viewfinder
Flip-out and tilt rear screen
ProRes 422 and ProRes RAW capture
Capture to CFExpress Type B, UHS II SD or external SSD
Multi-shot high res mode up to 177MP
32-bit float audio via optional XLR 2 adapter
The S1RII is available now with a recommended retail price of $3300.
Index:
What's new
What's new for video
How it compares
Body and handling
Image Quality
Autofocus
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
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Feb 25: Initial review published
Mar 31: Image quality and Autofocus results published
Apr 23: Autofocus section updated and conclusion added
What's new
New sensor
Rather than the 47MP used in the original S1R, or the 61MP chip used in Leica's SL3, Panasonic has opted for a slightly lower resolution but faster sensor for the S1RII.
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The Nikon Z5II is a full-frame mirrorless camera built around a 24MP BSI CMOS sensor. It's an update to Nikon's entry-level full-frame Z5 and is essentially a version of the Zf that trades retro styling for a more conventional design.
Key Features
24MP BSI full-frame CMOS sensor
In-body image stabilization, rated up to 7.5EV
Autofocus subject detection with support for 9 subject types
11 fps Raw w/ mechanical shutter
30fps JPEG-only mode with pre-release capture
3.69M dot 60Hz EVF with 3000-nit peak brightness
4K/30 full-width, 60p w/ 1.5x crop
10-bit N-Log or N-Raw capture
Dual UHS-II card slots
Downloadable color mode presets via Imaging Cloud
The Z5II will be available in April and will retail for $1699 – a $300 increase over its predecessor in absolute terms, though a very similar price when considering inflation and its greater ambitions. Kits will also be available with a 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens for $1999, or with a 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR for $2499.
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What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Initial ... 
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On a recent trip to Japan, I found myself in one of those situations universally dreaded by travelers: showing up for an international flight with a pocketful of unspent local currency and nowhere to spend it except a duty-free shop. I was swimming in a Scrooge McDuckian sea of unused Yen.
The idea of bringing home yet another Toblerone bar, that triangular brick of duty-free despair, was soul crushing. I desperately searched for something – anything – else to needlessly throw my money at.
Then I saw the Hello Kitty Toy Camera, a small rangefinder-shaped camera complete with an optical viewfinder and removable memory card. You can find these toy cameras all over Japan at stores like Bic Camera, but I never considered buying one until I was in a use-it-or-lose-it cash scenario.
Watch our hands-on review of the Hello Kitty toy camera.
Given the choice of drowning my sorrows in yet another Toblerone bar, snagging a box of Tokyo Bananas or dropping a pocketful of Yen on the Hello Kitty camera, my duty to DPReview came first. Which is why, dear readers, I'm going to tell you about yet another camera you never knew you didn't want.
Key specifications
1.3MP Type 1/10 CMOS ... 
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The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a 100-megapixel medium format digital camera with a fixed 28mm equivalent F4 lens.
Key features
Medium format (44 x 33 mm) 102MP sensor
35mm (28mm equiv) F4 lens w/ leaf shutter
5.76M dot OLED EVF
Weather sealed when using filter ring and filter (included)
Subject recognition autofocus
Aspect ratio dial
3.2" tilting rear touchscreen
4K video up to 30fps
Built-in 4EV ND filter
14 film simulations
The GFX100RF will retail for $4899 and will be available starting April 24th. It will come in either black or black and silver, and includes a braided strap, filter ring, filter and a color-matched square lens hood.
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Index:
What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Initial impressions
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press Release
What's New
Fixed lens medium format body
The GFX100RF occupies a new space in Fujifilm's lineup and comes with a new design. It's essentially the long-rumored 'medium format X100,' in that it takes the formula of classic styling, direct controls and a wideangle prime lens permanently mounted on the front.
Don't take the ...