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The Canon PowerShot V1 is a vlogging compact built around a large sensor and a 16-50mm equivalent zoom lens. Despite its focus on video, which extends to a cooling fan for extended capture periods, its similarity to the PowerShot G1 series of large-sensor enthusiast compacts has caught the attention of photographers.
Key features:
22MP Type 1.4 (18.4 x 12.3mm) Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor
16-50mm equiv. F2.8-4.5 zoom lens with 3EV ND filter
Full-width 4K up to 30p from 5.7K capture
4K/60p from a 1.4x crop
Up to 30 fps stills capture in e-shutter mode
Cooling fan for extended video recording
Wired or wireless video streaming
Multi-function hotshoe for flash or audio accessories
Fully-articulated rear touchscreen
Headphone and mic sockets
The Canon PowerShot V1 was originally announced as costing $899 in the US. Elsewhere, pricing was set at €999 and £959, including VAT. However, the US price has subsequently risen to $979.
Index:
What's new
Body and handling
In use: for vlogging
In use: for photography
Image quality
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
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When we reviewed the Panasonic S1RII, we chose to mainly focus on its stills performance, as Panasonic had already announced it was working on a software update to add several additional video modes. That update recently arrived, so we took the S1RII back to our studio scene to evaluate its performance across its wide variety of framerates and resolutions, including the newly added 8.1K open-gate mode.
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Let's start by looking at that mode, which records a 3:2, 8064 x 5376 image using (almost) the entire sensor. Unsurprisingly, it offers a noticeable increase in detail captured compared to the downsampled ~∼6K open-gate capture that Panasonic originally shipped with the camera, and the 6K open-gate modes found in its other models like the S5II/X and S9. Most people shooting in this mode will be doing so because they want flexibility to reframe their shots in post, and the higher resolution offers even more of that; you can crop in even further while still retaining a native 4K ... Continue Reading »
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Sony a7R V | Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 | F2.8 | 1/30 sec | ISO 400Photo: Mitchell Clark
This week, Tamron announced the 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2, a wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E mount and Nikon Z mount. We've gotten the chance to shoot with it in a variety of scenarios, and have put together a sample gallery to give you some idea of how it performs. We've also added a few new photos since we originally published the gallery alongside the announcement of the lens.
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Nikon has recently released a feature-packed update for the Z8, but its rollout appears to have hit a few snags with regards to third-party lenses.
Issues updating
Nikon users looking to update their camera's firmware should first remove any third-party lenses, according to warnings from Viltrox and Nikon. Failing to do so could cause issues with lens functionality.
A warning on the newly released Nikon Z8 firmware download page says, "Do not update the camera firmware with lenses other than Z-mount NIKKOR lenses or mount adapters other than FTZ II/FTZ attached." It goes on to say that not following that warning could cause "camera malfunction."
Viltrox also has a statement on its website saying essentially the same thing as Nikon. "We’ve recently become aware of a new notice issued by Nikon, advising users not to update their Nikon camera firmware while a third-party lens is attached, as this may cause potential issues or malfunctions," the statement reads, in part. Viltrox instructs users to reach out via [email protected] if they experience issues after a firmware update.
While the companies don't specify what the potential malfunction is, it appears that the Z8 update could impact communication between the camera and lens, causing issues with ... Continue Reading »
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We tried to make vlogging the main focus of our Canon PowerShot V1 review, but we know that its combination of a large sensor and unusually wide lens caught the attention of a lot of photographers.
We also thought about how it stacked up in that regard, and found it's a little closer to RX100 territory than G1 X levels of usability. Unfortunately it's not RX100-like in terms of size.
Of course if you really want a relatively small camera with an ultrawide lens, the V1 is one of your only choices. In which case, it's still worth considering, but we thought we should make clear what the experience is like, before you commit your money to it.
For more detail of our reasoning, check out:
The 'For Photographers' section of our Canon PowerShot V1 review Continue Reading »
The New York Times article focuses primarily on Kodak Apparel, a licensee of the Kodak name in South Korea
Photo: Kodak Apparel
An article in the New York Times draws attention to the way the Kodak brand is being used, now that the company itself has left the consumer photo market. It gives an interesting insight into the value of legacy photo brand names in a time when online retail is flooded with near-infinite choice and seemingly ephemeral branding.
Eastman Kodak, these days primarily an industrial printing business, licenses the classic Kodak name and branding to 44 different companies. Its name is now used on everything from clothing to eyeglass lenses (via RayBan maker, EssilorLuxottica), solar panels to camera straps, TVs and paint.
In the camera space alone, its name is used by JK Imaging, which makes Kodak-branded PixPro digital cameras (having previously used 'GE' branding). Prinics and C + A Global, which make Kodak-branded instant cameras for different markets, Meta Imaging, which makes 35mm film compacts and Reto Production, which makes the Kodak Ektar-branded half-frame film cameras.
The risks of licensing
And while this may sound like the company is just lending its name to anyone with a checkbook, there's a risk to picking the ... Continue Reading »
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Sony has increased US pricing for most of its imaging products, seemingly in response to tariffs levied by the country. While the company raised prices for some of its lenses and cameras back in May, it wasn't an across-the-board increase, as some gear, such as the a7R V, was untouched. However, that's no longer the case – very few products are left at the prices they were at the beginning of the year.
To see the changes, we looked at pricing at B&H, Sony's US website and Amazon, and compared those to launch prices and historical pricing at those sites. Of the items we looked at, the increases ranged from 7% to 34%, though the average fell right at 13%. Even gear that was initially unscathed by tariff pricing has now been impacted. The aforementioned Sony a7R V was still at its original MSRP of $3,900 in May, but it is now up to $4,200.
Sigma, Nikon and Canon have all increased prices by around 10%, which is in line with the 10% baseline tariff placed on imports from almost all countries. Sony's 13% isn't well beyond that, so it's possible there are multiple factors at play, or it could ... Continue Reading »
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Tamron has announced the 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2, a wide-angle full-frame zoom lens for Sony E mount and Nikon Z mount. It slots into the company's fast zoom lineup alongside its 28-75mm and 70-180mm F2.8 G2 lenses.
Tamron says the lens is a sequel to its 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD from 2019. Compared to that lens, the G2 obviously has a slightly wider zoom range and includes updates to the autofocus system. The older model used a stepper motor, while the new one uses the company's "VXD" linear motors. There's a single customizable function button.
The body is also moisture-resistant and includes a USB-C port that you can use to connect it to Tamron's lens customization software. The lens has a 67mm filter, the same as Tamron's 28-75mm and 70-180mm F2.8 lenses.
Optically, the 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has 16 elements in 12 groups and a 9-blade aperture that Tamron says is "almost perfectly circular up to two stops down from" its max setting. At the wide end, it has a minimum focusing distance of 0.19m (7.5"), and at the long end, it can ... Continue Reading »
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Figuring out your perfect travel photography setup is quite the balancing act, and often a constantly evolving task. It requires finding a sweet spot between portability (large gear isn't fun to lug around), versatility (travel can bring a wide range of photographic situations) and image quality. Here at DPReview, we are no strangers to travel, with all of us embarking on big trips fairly regularly for both work and vacation. That time spent traveling has allowed us to dial in our preferred cameras and lenses for trips. We're opening up our bags, giving you a glimpse into what we gear nerds like to take along (when we have a choice).
Dale Baskin
Fujifilm X100T | F3.2 | 1/340 sec | ISO 400 | Salvador da Bahia, BrazilPhoto: Dale Baskin
While I always choose the right tool for a specific job, I’ve learned to travel light when I don’t have demanding photo requirements. It wasn’t always that way.
In the past, I often took too much gear, driven by FOMO: a fear of missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime shot. I’d constantly worry about having the right lenses, a tripod, or accessories for every possible situation.
At some point, I realized I was putting more ... Continue Reading »
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Pretty though it is, the thing that really caught our eye about Fujifilm's recently announced X-E5 wasn't a design flourish or aesthetic detail, it was the fact that the company has been taking note of how its users are actually using their cameras.
The film recipe concept, using tweaked versions of the brand's film simulations to give bigger vibes and more expressive looks, is an entirely grassroots development. Up until now, users had had to use the cameras' custom settings banks to capture these recipes, but with the X-E5, there's a dedicated system specifically to do so.
And, intriguingly, Fujifilm has adopted the term 'recipe' directly from its community.
While there are some photographers who'd rather start with a completely blank canvas in a way that a LUT-based system would allow, the option to riff on existing, attractive color modes, created by engineers with lots of built-up experience in the field, has its own appeal.
Now let's hope Fujifilm extends a similar capability to its other current cameras, with one of those firmware updates that inspired the appropriation of the term 'kaizen' in the first place. Continue Reading »
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The Canon PowerShot V1 is a vlogging compact built around a large sensor and a 16-50mm equivalent zoom lens. Despite its focus on video, which extends to a cooling fan for extended capture periods, its similarity to the PowerShot G1 series of large-sensor enthusiast compacts has caught the attention of photographers.
Key features:
22MP Type 1.4 (18.4 x 12.3mm) Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor
16-50mm equiv. F2.8-4.5 zoom lens with 3EV ND filter
Full-width 4K up to 30p from 5.7K capture
4K/60p from a 1.4x crop
Up to 30 fps stills capture in e-shutter mode
Cooling fan for extended video recording
Wired or wireless video streaming
Multi-function hotshoe for flash or audio accessories
Fully-articulated rear touchscreen
Headphone and mic sockets
The Canon PowerShot V1 was originally announced as costing $899 in the US. Elsewhere, pricing was set at €999 and £959, including VAT. However, the US price has subsequently risen to $979.
Index:
What's new
Body and handling
In use: for vlogging
In use: for photography
Image quality
Conclusion
Sample gallery
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
102MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm) BSI CMOS sensor
35mm (28mm equiv) F4 lens w/ leaf shutter
5.76M dot OLED EVF
Weather sealed when using included filter ring and filter
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 has a recommended price of $4899. It comes 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
Image Quality
Autofocus
In Use
Conclusion
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 »
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The OM System OM-5 II is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera that uses the same stabilized 20MP sensor as its predecessor. It also features the same processor as the OM-5, so the list of new features is relatively subtle, but it gains some minor updates that make it feel a bit more modern.
Key Specifications
20MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor
50MP handheld high-res multi-shot mode
Up to 7.5EV stabilization with Sync IS lenses
Up to 30fps continuous shooting, configurable pre-capture
2.36M-dot 0.68x OLED viewfinder
IP53 dust and water resistance rating
USB-C for charging / data transfer
Updated menu system
The OM-5 II will retail for $1199 body-only, the same as its predecessor, and will be available at "the end of June." It will come in black, silver and a "sand beige" tan.
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
USB-C
When the OM-5 launched in 2022, its use of a micro USB port instead of a USB-C one felt like ... Continue Reading »
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The Fujifilm X-E5 is the latest mid-range rangefinder-style mirrorless camera to join the X-series. It takes several steps back towards the enthusaist-friendly outlook of the original X-E models and gains image stabiliation along the way.
Key specifications
40MP BSI CMOS APS-C sensor
Image stabilization rated to 7.0EV
Twin clickable command dials
Film simulation dial with 'recipe' option
2.36M dot EVF
1.04M dot rear up/down tilt LCD
Video up to 6.2K//30 (with 1.23x crop)
Continuous shooting up to 8fps, 13fps with e-shutter
Mic socket, headphones via USB
The Fujfilm X-E5 will be available in August at a recommended price of $1699, body only, or $1899 with the new 23mm F2.8R WR lens. The body-only price represents a $300 premium over the launch price of the similarly-specced X-T50. This difference doesn't exist outside the US. In the UK, for instance, the body-only price is the same £1299 the X-T50 launched at, and in Canada it's CAD $2000: a 5% increase over the X-T50's launch price.
Simply put, in most countries, the X-E5 matches the launch price of the X-T50, in ... Continue Reading »
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It's sad to say, but the golden age of compact cameras is pretty much over, thanks to the rise of smartphone cameras that are, in many cases, good enough for most people. Manufacturers seem to realize this, too; the major players have only released a small handful of compact zooms in the past few years, and most were very minor updates on old designs. The ones that remain can be difficult to find in stock, even when the companies that make them promise they're still a part of their lineups.
However, that doesn't mean the category is completely dead. Even today, there are several types of compact cameras, and some have capabilities that pretty much no phone can match. This list calls out the few that are still available and looks at what they're good for – because there are still cases where a compact camera is a great option.
Our recommendations:
Enthusiast camera
Best enthusiast compact: Canon PowerShot G7X III
Best do-it-all compact: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Best interface: Leica D-Lux 8
Waterproof cameras
Best waterproof compact: OM System Tough TG-7
Long zoom camera
Best long-zoom camera: Sony RX10 IV
Best ultra-zoom camera: Nikon ... Continue Reading »
Photo: Dale Baskin
With summer approaching, many kids will soon head off to summer camp, toting duffel bags filled with sunscreen, bug spray, and, often, a camera to capture their memories. The Camp Snap ($70) is a point-and-shoot camera designed specifically for this purpose. It’s super simple – no LCD screen, no complex settings – and its price means it won’t be a disaster if it ends up at the bottom of a lake or covered in s'mores.
Crucially, its screen-free design helps address a common challenge: many camps restrict or ban smartphones and regular digital cameras, aiming for an immersive, screen-free experience for campers.
Key features
8 Megapixel resolution (4.6 x 3.2mm sensor)
35mm (equivalent) F1.8 lens
LED flash
4 GB microSD card included
USB-C port
Internal battery
Buy now:Buy at Camp Snap
The case for a dedicated summer camp camera
Summer camp can be one of the most magical experiences kids can have. I admit I might be biased; not only did I attend camp in my youth, but I also ran a summer camp for several years when I was a bit older. I won’t lie – it was probably the best job I ever had.
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The Canon EOS R50 V is a small mirrorless camera designed for vloggers and consumers looking to take video. It's built around the same 24MP APS-C sensor found in the more stills-oriented EOS R50.
Key Features
24MP Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor
Full-width 4K up to 30p, derived from 6K
4K 60P w/ 1.56x crop
Front-facing tally lamp
Dual record buttons and zoom toggle
Canon Log-3 profile, HDR PQ and HLG options
Extra 1/4-20" tripod thread for vertical shooting
The EOS R50 V is available for $649 body-only, and in a kit with the RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ power zoom lens for $849.
Index:
What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Video
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Buy now:Buy w/ 14-30mm at Amazon.comBuy w/ 14-30mm at B&H PhotoBuy w/ 14-30mm at Canon
What's New
Video-first design
Despite the camera's name associating it with the EOS R50, the two cameras actually have very different designs. The EOS R50 V lacks a viewfinder and built-in flash, has an almost entirely redesigned control scheme and features a headphone port, which its sibling ... Continue Reading »
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The Fujifilm X half is a JPEG-only compact camera with a fixed focal length and a vertically orientated sensor, designed to mimic the experience of shooting with a half-frame film camera. It prioritises fun over technical excellence.
Key features
Vertical 18MP, 8.8 x 11.7mm CMOS sensor
32mm equiv F2.8 lens
JPEG-only output
2-in-1 mode combining sequential shots into a 3:2 image
Tunnel-style optical viewfinder
Film Camera mode simulates the film camera experience
10 Film Simulations
18 Filters
Twin touchscreen interface
Date stamp option
880 shot per charge rating when using OVF
'Film advance' lever
Direct printing to Instax printers
The obvious reference point will, no doubt, be Fujifilm's own X100 series cameras, and we doubt Fujifilm will dislike the comparison, given their popularity. But, whereas the X100 cameras look a lot like miniature Leicas, the cute, boxy X half looks more like a Rollei 35.
The X half will have a recommended price of $849 and will be available in black, charcoal or silver. There's no obvious precedent for a camera like this and the uncertainty around 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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The Canon PowerShot V1 is a vlogging compact built around a large sensor and a 16-50mm equivalent zoom lens. Despite its focus on video, which extends to a cooling fan for extended capture periods, its similarity to the PowerShot G1 series of large-sensor enthusiast compacts has caught the attention of photographers.
Key features:
22MP Type 1.4 (18.4 x 12.3mm) Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor
16-50mm equiv. F2.8-4.5 zoom lens with 3EV ND filter
Full-width 4K up to 30p from 5.7K capture
4K/60p from a 1.4x crop
Up to 30 fps stills capture in e-shutter mode
Cooling fan for extended video recording
Wired or wireless video streaming
Multi-function hotshoe for flash or audio accessories
Fully-articulated rear touchscreen
Headphone and mic sockets
The Canon PowerShot V1 was originally announced as costing $899 in the US. Elsewhere, pricing was set at €999 and £959, including VAT. However, the US price has subsequently risen to $979.
Index:
What's new
Body and handling
In use: for vlogging
In use: for photography
Image quality
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Buy now:$979 at Amazon.comBuy ... 
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When we reviewed the Panasonic S1RII, we chose to mainly focus on its stills performance, as Panasonic had already announced it was working on a software update to add several additional video modes. That update recently arrived, so we took the S1RII back to our studio scene to evaluate its performance across its wide variety of framerates and resolutions, including the newly added 8.1K open-gate mode.
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Let's start by looking at that mode, which records a 3:2, 8064 x 5376 image using (almost) the entire sensor. Unsurprisingly, it offers a noticeable increase in detail captured compared to the downsampled ~∼6K open-gate capture that Panasonic originally shipped with the camera, and the 6K open-gate modes found in its other models like the S5II/X and S9. Most people shooting in this mode will be doing so because they want flexibility to reframe their shots in post, and the higher resolution offers even more of that; you can crop in even further while still retaining a native 4K ... 
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Sony a7R V | Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 | F2.8 | 1/30 sec | ISO 400Photo: Mitchell Clark
This week, Tamron announced the 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2, a wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E mount and Nikon Z mount. We've gotten the chance to shoot with it in a variety of scenarios, and have put together a sample gallery to give you some idea of how it performs. We've also added a few new photos since we originally published the gallery alongside the announcement of the lens.
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Nikon has recently released a feature-packed update for the Z8, but its rollout appears to have hit a few snags with regards to third-party lenses.
Issues updating
Nikon users looking to update their camera's firmware should first remove any third-party lenses, according to warnings from Viltrox and Nikon. Failing to do so could cause issues with lens functionality.
A warning on the newly released Nikon Z8 firmware download page says, "Do not update the camera firmware with lenses other than Z-mount NIKKOR lenses or mount adapters other than FTZ II/FTZ attached." It goes on to say that not following that warning could cause "camera malfunction."
Viltrox also has a statement on its website saying essentially the same thing as Nikon. "We’ve recently become aware of a new notice issued by Nikon, advising users not to update their Nikon camera firmware while a third-party lens is attached, as this may cause potential issues or malfunctions," the statement reads, in part. Viltrox instructs users to reach out via 
The New York Times article focuses primarily on Kodak Apparel, a licensee of the Kodak name in South Korea
Photo: Kodak Apparel
An article in the New York Times draws attention to the way the Kodak brand is being used, now that the company itself has left the consumer photo market. It gives an interesting insight into the value of legacy photo brand names in a time when online retail is flooded with near-infinite choice and seemingly ephemeral branding.
Eastman Kodak, these days primarily an industrial printing business, licenses the classic Kodak name and branding to 44 different companies. Its name is now used on everything from clothing to eyeglass lenses (via RayBan maker, EssilorLuxottica), solar panels to camera straps, TVs and paint.
In the camera space alone, its name is used by JK Imaging, which makes Kodak-branded PixPro digital cameras (having previously used 'GE' branding). Prinics and C + A Global, which make Kodak-branded instant cameras for different markets, Meta Imaging, which makes 35mm film compacts and Reto Production, which makes the Kodak Ektar-branded half-frame film cameras.
The risks of licensing
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Sony has increased US pricing for most of its imaging products, seemingly in response to tariffs levied by the country. While the company raised prices for some of its lenses and cameras back in May, it wasn't an across-the-board increase, as some gear, such as the a7R V, was untouched. However, that's no longer the case – very few products are left at the prices they were at the beginning of the year.
To see the changes, we looked at pricing at B&H, Sony's US website and Amazon, and compared those to launch prices and historical pricing at those sites. Of the items we looked at, the increases ranged from 7% to 34%, though the average fell right at 13%. Even gear that was initially unscathed by tariff pricing has now been impacted. The aforementioned Sony a7R V was still at its original MSRP of $3,900 in May, but it is now up to $4,200.
Sigma, Nikon and Canon have all increased prices by around 10%, which is in line with the 10% baseline tariff placed on imports from almost all countries. Sony's 13% isn't well beyond that, so it's possible there are multiple factors at play, or it could ... 
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Tamron has announced the 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2, a wide-angle full-frame zoom lens for Sony E mount and Nikon Z mount. It slots into the company's fast zoom lineup alongside its 28-75mm and 70-180mm F2.8 G2 lenses.
Tamron says the lens is a sequel to its 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD from 2019. Compared to that lens, the G2 obviously has a slightly wider zoom range and includes updates to the autofocus system. The older model used a stepper motor, while the new one uses the company's "VXD" linear motors. There's a single customizable function button.
The body is also moisture-resistant and includes a USB-C port that you can use to connect it to Tamron's lens customization software. The lens has a 67mm filter, the same as Tamron's 28-75mm and 70-180mm F2.8 lenses.
Optically, the 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has 16 elements in 12 groups and a 9-blade aperture that Tamron says is "almost perfectly circular up to two stops down from" its max setting. At the wide end, it has a minimum focusing distance of 0.19m (7.5"), and at the long end, it can ... 
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Figuring out your perfect travel photography setup is quite the balancing act, and often a constantly evolving task. It requires finding a sweet spot between portability (large gear isn't fun to lug around), versatility (travel can bring a wide range of photographic situations) and image quality. Here at DPReview, we are no strangers to travel, with all of us embarking on big trips fairly regularly for both work and vacation. That time spent traveling has allowed us to dial in our preferred cameras and lenses for trips. We're opening up our bags, giving you a glimpse into what we gear nerds like to take along (when we have a choice).
Dale Baskin
Fujifilm X100T | F3.2 | 1/340 sec | ISO 400 | Salvador da Bahia, BrazilPhoto: Dale Baskin
While I always choose the right tool for a specific job, I’ve learned to travel light when I don’t have demanding photo requirements. It wasn’t always that way.
In the past, I often took too much gear, driven by FOMO: a fear of missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime shot. I’d constantly worry about having the right lenses, a tripod, or accessories for every possible situation.
At some point, I realized I was putting more ... 
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The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a 100-megapixel medium format digital camera with a fixed 28mm equivalent F4 lens.
Key features
102MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm) BSI CMOS sensor
35mm (28mm equiv) F4 lens w/ leaf shutter
5.76M dot OLED EVF
Weather sealed when using included filter ring and filter
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 has a recommended price of $4899. It comes 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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What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Image Quality
Autofocus
In Use
Conclusion
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.
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The OM System OM-5 II is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera that uses the same stabilized 20MP sensor as its predecessor. It also features the same processor as the OM-5, so the list of new features is relatively subtle, but it gains some minor updates that make it feel a bit more modern.
Key Specifications
20MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor
50MP handheld high-res multi-shot mode
Up to 7.5EV stabilization with Sync IS lenses
Up to 30fps continuous shooting, configurable pre-capture
2.36M-dot 0.68x OLED viewfinder
IP53 dust and water resistance rating
USB-C for charging / data transfer
Updated menu system
The OM-5 II will retail for $1199 body-only, the same as its predecessor, and will be available at "the end of June." It will come in black, silver and a "sand beige" tan.
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What's new?
How it compares
Body and handling
Initial Impressions
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
What's New
USB-C
When the OM-5 launched in 2022, its use of a micro USB port instead of a USB-C one felt like ... 
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The Fujifilm X-E5 is the latest mid-range rangefinder-style mirrorless camera to join the X-series. It takes several steps back towards the enthusaist-friendly outlook of the original X-E models and gains image stabiliation along the way.
Key specifications
40MP BSI CMOS APS-C sensor
Image stabilization rated to 7.0EV
Twin clickable command dials
Film simulation dial with 'recipe' option
2.36M dot EVF
1.04M dot rear up/down tilt LCD
Video up to 6.2K//30 (with 1.23x crop)
Continuous shooting up to 8fps, 13fps with e-shutter
Mic socket, headphones via USB
The Fujfilm X-E5 will be available in August at a recommended price of $1699, body only, or $1899 with the new 23mm F2.8R WR lens. The body-only price represents a $300 premium over the launch price of the similarly-specced X-T50. This difference doesn't exist outside the US. In the UK, for instance, the body-only price is the same £1299 the X-T50 launched at, and in Canada it's CAD $2000: a 5% increase over the X-T50's launch price.
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It's sad to say, but the golden age of compact cameras is pretty much over, thanks to the rise of smartphone cameras that are, in many cases, good enough for most people. Manufacturers seem to realize this, too; the major players have only released a small handful of compact zooms in the past few years, and most were very minor updates on old designs. The ones that remain can be difficult to find in stock, even when the companies that make them promise they're still a part of their lineups.
However, that doesn't mean the category is completely dead. Even today, there are several types of compact cameras, and some have capabilities that pretty much no phone can match. This list calls out the few that are still available and looks at what they're good for – because there are still cases where a compact camera is a great option.
Our recommendations:
Enthusiast camera
Best enthusiast compact: Canon PowerShot G7X III
Best do-it-all compact: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Best interface: Leica D-Lux 8
Waterproof cameras
Best waterproof compact: OM System Tough TG-7
Long zoom camera
Best long-zoom camera: Sony RX10 IV
Best ultra-zoom camera: Nikon ... 
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With summer approaching, many kids will soon head off to summer camp, toting duffel bags filled with sunscreen, bug spray, and, often, a camera to capture their memories. The Camp Snap ($70) is a point-and-shoot camera designed specifically for this purpose. It’s super simple – no LCD screen, no complex settings – and its price means it won’t be a disaster if it ends up at the bottom of a lake or covered in s'mores.
Crucially, its screen-free design helps address a common challenge: many camps restrict or ban smartphones and regular digital cameras, aiming for an immersive, screen-free experience for campers.
Key features
8 Megapixel resolution (4.6 x 3.2mm sensor)
35mm (equivalent) F1.8 lens
LED flash
4 GB microSD card included
USB-C port
Internal battery
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The case for a dedicated summer camp camera
Summer camp can be one of the most magical experiences kids can have. I admit I might be biased; not only did I attend camp in my youth, but I also ran a summer camp for several years when I was a bit older. I won’t lie – it was probably the best job I ever had.
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The Canon EOS R50 V is a small mirrorless camera designed for vloggers and consumers looking to take video. It's built around the same 24MP APS-C sensor found in the more stills-oriented EOS R50.
Key Features
24MP Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor
Full-width 4K up to 30p, derived from 6K
4K 60P w/ 1.56x crop
Front-facing tally lamp
Dual record buttons and zoom toggle
Canon Log-3 profile, HDR PQ and HLG options
Extra 1/4-20" tripod thread for vertical shooting
The EOS R50 V is available for $649 body-only, and in a kit with the RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ power zoom lens for $849.
Index:
What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Video
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Buy now:Buy w/ 14-30mm at Amazon.comBuy w/ 14-30mm at B&H PhotoBuy w/ 14-30mm at Canon
What's New
Video-first design
Despite the camera's name associating it with the EOS R50, the two cameras actually have very different designs. The EOS R50 V lacks a viewfinder and built-in flash, has an almost entirely redesigned control scheme and features a headphone port, which its sibling ... 
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The Fujifilm X half is a JPEG-only compact camera with a fixed focal length and a vertically orientated sensor, designed to mimic the experience of shooting with a half-frame film camera. It prioritises fun over technical excellence.
Key features
Vertical 18MP, 8.8 x 11.7mm CMOS sensor
32mm equiv F2.8 lens
JPEG-only output
2-in-1 mode combining sequential shots into a 3:2 image
Tunnel-style optical viewfinder
Film Camera mode simulates the film camera experience
10 Film Simulations
18 Filters
Twin touchscreen interface
Date stamp option
880 shot per charge rating when using OVF
'Film advance' lever
Direct printing to Instax printers
The obvious reference point will, no doubt, be Fujifilm's own X100 series cameras, and we doubt Fujifilm will dislike the comparison, given their popularity. But, whereas the X100 cameras look a lot like miniature Leicas, the cute, boxy X half looks more like a Rollei 35.
The X half will have a recommended price of $849 and will be available in black, charcoal or silver. There's no obvious precedent for a camera like this and the uncertainty around the ... 
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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.
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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 ...