MOTHRA observing at night. Each mount is equipped with a wide area web cam. Besides the mount in the foreground two others are visible. The skies at El Sauce Observatory in Chile are among the best on Earth for astronomy. The Milky Way is clearly visible, as well as the Large Magellanic Cloud, the patch just right of center. The Large Magellanic Cloud is a neighboring galaxy of the Milky Way.Image: Dragonfly FRO
A new telescope called MOTHRA (Modular Optical Telephoto Hyperspectral Robotic Array) looks less like an observatory and more like a photography gearhead’s fever dream. The system consists of 1140 high-end Canon telephoto lenses, all aimed at the night sky. Instead of a single giant mirror, the rig stitches together the views from every lens to chase down some of the faintest structures in the universe.
This isn't the first time a collection of lenses has been used to function as a single giant telescope. The MOTHRA project stems from the Dragonfly Telephoto Array concept, first commissioned in 2013. It started with eight commercially available Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS II USM lenses and gradually expanded to two clusters of 24 lenses each. The bug-themed names probably hint at the ... Continue Reading »
Pictured: a bounty of riches in 2026.Photo: Richard Butler
If you've shopped for any sort of electronic device recently or have kept up with the news, you've likely caught wind that there's something up with memory chips. But what exactly is going on, and will it affect photographic gear too?
What's happening with the chips?
The inescapable tech story over the past few years has been the emergence of generative AI systems. For reasons that are, frankly, mostly boring, the companies making the AI models need tons of memory and storage to train them. And because investors have been feverishly throwing money at anything branded "AI," they can get their hands on as much as they want. Which is to say: most of it.
RAM vs. memory vs. storage
RAM, aka memory, is the short-term storage that computers and cameras use to store temporary data. Typically, data stored in RAM will disappear once the device is turned off. It's made with DRAM chips.
Storage, meanwhile, is more permanent. That job is handled by devices like SD cards, SSDs, and hard drives. Solid-state storage is typically made using NAND chips.
There are currently three companies making the chips that end up in almost every device with memory and ... Continue Reading »
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Ricoh GR IV Monochrome | F2.8 | 1/640 sec | ISO 320Photo: Richard Butler
We're hard at work on finishing up our review of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, a version of the company's latest enthusiast compact with its color filter array removed. We've already seen how it performs in our studio, but in the process of testing it, we've also taken it out and about to capture the world (minus a bit of color).
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Laowa is continuing to be the torchbearer for bringing tilt-shift lenses to modern mirrorless mounts. The company's latest release is the 17mm F4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift / Shift, which is available for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm GFX, Hasselblad XCD and L mount, though the latter comes with a pretty big caveat that we'll cover in a bit.
There are two versions of the lens, both of which use the same optics: 18 elements in 12 groups, with four extra-low dispersion lenses, two glass aspherical elements and five ultra high refraction glass elements. They both have 14-bladed apertures.
One just supports shifting, which gives you the ability to change perspective while keeping the camera level, which can be especially helpful when shooting architecture. The shift-only model supports 11mm of shift in either direction on full-frame system, or 8mm on a medium format camera.
Image: Laowa
The tilt-shift model bumps that up to 12mm of shift on a full-frame, and adds 12° of tilt (10° on medium format), giving you the ability to manipulate the plane of focus. You can use that to either maximize your depth of field without having to worry about diffraction or to create the miniature effect that ... Continue Reading »
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You can now use Frame.io, the video and image workflow platform that integrates with several pieces of editing software, to automatically upload stills files from certain Nikon cameras to the cloud. The software has supported this kind of workflow for video files for a while, but the new JPEG and Raw support could be convenient if you have a Z6III, Z8, Z9 or ZR.
While some cameras from companies like Fujifilm and Panasonic can connect directly to the Adobe-owned service, that's not quite what's going on with Nikon's implementation. As Frame.io's update notes say: "Using NX MobileAir (iOS and Android), images upload directly from the camera to Frame.io—no need to remove cards or manually transfer files before sharing. From there, editors can move seamlessly into Adobe Lightroom for immediate editing and delivery." It feels a bit funny to describe images as being uploaded "directly" when you need another app in the mix to do it, but theoretically it should be relatively hands-off once you establish the connection.
Nikon offers similar capability with its Imaging Cloud service
If this all sounds familiar, it may be because Nikon offers similar capability ... Continue Reading »
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Adobe has announced that its "AI Assistant" for Photoshop is now available in public beta. It's designed to let you describe how you want your image changed to a chatbot, and either have the program carry out the edits for you or tell you how to do them. And, if you're willing to use generative AI, you can even draw on your image to have it add new elements or remove existing ones.
When you open a picture in Photoshop for web or mobile and activate the assistant, it analyzes the image to come up with some suggested edits: things like brightening the foreground or cropping in on the subject. The suggestions come in two categories: do it for me, or show me how. If you have your own edits in mind, you can also type what you want done into the box, and it will either go off and do it or tell you what you should do, sometimes complete with links to the tools you'll need.
The company has been working on the feature behind closed doors for a while now, teasing it early last year before finally announcing it at its Max conference in October. When I spoke ... Continue Reading »
Photo: Abby Ferguson
Google recently released its latest entry-level smartphone, the Pixel 10a. The updates are modest overall, with the most visible change being a redesigned camera array that now sits flush with the back of the phone. We took the 10a on a recent trip to Japan for CP+ to see how its cameras handled a variety of situations.
Despite the slimmer design, the camera hardware is unchanged from the Pixel 9a. Like the previous model, it features a 48MP main camera with a Type 1/2 (~31mm²) sensor and a 13MP ultra wide camera with a Type 1/3.1 (~19mm²) sensor. Google has carried over some of the AI-focused photography features from the 10‑series phones, such as Auto Best Take and Camera Coach, which aim to help users capture stronger images with less effort. Otherwise, the Pixel 10a feels very familiar if you have used the 9a.
"The Pixel 10a feels very familiar if you have used the 9a."
That similarity extends to image quality. You would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between photos from the 9a and 10a. In good light, the phone's two cameras perform well enough. When the light gets dim, though, along comes the noise. That's especially evident ... Continue Reading »
Mitchell and Abby got to experience the (overwhelming) magic of a Yodobashi camera store for the first time on their trip to CP+. Photo: Abby Ferguson
The DPReview team recently returned from CP+, the camera industry's official trade show held in Yokohama, Japan. Most of our focus was, naturally, on the show and interviewing executives from the major camera and lens companies. However, we also had some time before and after CP+ to wander around, taking photographs and checking out some of Japan's camera store offerings.
This trip marked Abby's first time in Japan, and it was a second journey to the country for me (Mitchell). Now that we've been back for a bit, we wanted to take some time to reflect on our experiences there beyond CP+.
Seeing a new place through the same lens
Nikon Z8 | Viltrox 35mm F1.2 Lab | F8 | 1/400 sec | ISO 64 | Processed in Capture OnePhoto: Mitchell Clark
Mitchell's thoughts
If you've spent any time on gear-related forums such as ours, there's a bit of advice you've probably seen pop up anytime someone asks about upgrading their equipment: you should spend the money you would've spent on a camera/lens on taking a trip with your ... Continue Reading »
Dale Baskin shopping for that perfect camera.
Photo: Mitchell Clark
Get ready for another AMA (Ask 'Me' Anything) with the DPReview editorial team!
The CP+ Japan trip team
Dale Baskin (Managing Editor)
Mitchell Clark (Reviews Editor)
Abby Ferguson (News Editor)
On Wednesday, March 11th, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. UTC (9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific Time / 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time), our team will join you in the forums to answer questions live about their trip to Japanese camera stores. You can ask anything related to the used stores we visited, cameras we may have seen, what we thought of Japan, and the state of the camera industry around it all.
Click here to participate in the AMA
Meanwhile, check out this epic camera store adventure at Yodobashi Camera in Tokyo:
And this one, where Abby hunts for her dream film camera:
Dale also had a camera-buying adventure of his own.
We're looking forward to chatting with you in the forums this Wednesday! Continue Reading »
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As we're working on reviewing the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, we've put it in front of our studio test scene to see how it performs. And, while it's one thing to know intellectually that the lack of a color filter array improves certain aspects of image quality, it's impressive to see it actually in action.
Our test scene is designed to simulate a variety of textures, colors, and detail types you'll encounter in the real world. It also has two illumination modes, full even light and low directional light, to see the effect of different lighting conditions.
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Like its color sibling, the GR IV Monochrome's 26MP BSI CMOS captures a very good level of detail in its Raws. However, thanks to the lack of demosaicing, the black and white images look noticably sharper, even compared to the files from the higher-resolution Fujifilm X100VI.
The Monochrome doesn't have a noise advantage if you compare its base ISO performance to that of the color version, but its base ISO ... Continue Reading »
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Updated March 5th, 2026
Well over a decade after Panasonic introduced the first mirrorless camera, it's a design that now dominates the interchangeable lens camera market. They include cameras designed for a wide range of photo and video pursuits and models at everything from budget to professional price points.
We've used and tested just about every current mirrorless camera on the market and picked out what we think are the stand-out models. We'll start with the most affordable models, then work our way up from there. In general terms, as you move up the price ladder, you'll see larger sensors with better image quality, higher resolution, faster burst rates, and more capable video specs. We'll explain why we've chosen each camera and try to explain the advantages and disadvantages of each choice.
Our picks:
Best affordable kit: Sony a6100
Best value around $1000: Nikon Z50II
Best APS-C mirrorless camera: Fujifilm X-T5
Best value full-frame: Nikon Z5II
Best mid-priced full-frame mirrorless camera: Nikon Z6III
Most capable mid-range mirrorless: Canon EOS R6 III
Best high-end mirrorless camera: Canon EOS R5 II
Compact high-resolution: Sony a7CR
IQ above all else: GFX 100S II
Best affordable kit: Sony a6100
24MP APS-C sensor | Hybrid AF ... Continue Reading »
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Updated: March 4, 2026
These days, midrange cameras go for around $2500-3000, though in the US tariffs have made great deals in this price range a little harder to come by. For that money, you get something that's incredibly capable; our picks are high-spec options that are excellent for stills and video, and many have autofocus systems that come close to the performance of professional sports cameras.
Choosing a camera means committing to the ecosystem of lenses that are available for it, so we advise looking into the price and availability of your preferred kit. It's also worth noting that some camera manufacturers are more restrictive of what options third-party lens makers can provide, so be sure to consider that during your lens research.
Speaking of lenses, it's also worth considering that the latest lens designs for mirrorless cameras regularly outperform their older DSLR counterparts. If you have any lenses already, you may want to think about whether it's worth adapting them, or if you'd be better off selling them to help you buy modern equivalents of your most-used lenses. This option also gives you a path to switching brands, ... Continue Reading »
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Updated February 25, 2026
Travel can expose you to once-in-a-lifetime sights and experiences, and a good camera can be the perfect way to preserve those memories. We've looked at a range of models that offer great image quality, good autofocus and excellent video, so you'll be prepared to capture whatever you run into.
We've also tried to select relatively small cameras so they don't interfere with your trip, though it's worth touching briefly on lens size. If you choose a system with a Four Thirds or APS-C sensor, you'll be able to use lenses that are lighter and more compact than their full-frame counterparts. Full-frame sensors, however, offer the potential for even better image quality, so it's worth considering whether portability or image quality matters more to you and doing some research on what types of lenses you'd like to use and how big the full-frame versions are.
Our recommendations
Portable full-frame: Sony a7CR
All-round compact capability: Sony a6700
The great travel kit: Fujifilm X-T50 with 16-50mm F2.8-4.8
The ready-for-anything option: OM System OM-3
The stylish travel companion: Nikon Zf
Best pocketable travel camera: Ricoh GR IV
The classic choice: Fujifilm X100VI
The best video camera for travel: ... Continue Reading »
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Updated: February 24, 2026
Whether you're just sharing clips with friends or you're launching an online on-camera career, vlogging matters. And there's a point at which your smartphone may not give you the look, control, or flexibility you're after. With 180-degree selfie screens, wide-angle lenses, microphone inputs and great video quality, more and more dedicated cameras are catering to people who want to take video of themselves and post it online.
The meaning of vlogging has changed over the years, so our picks cover a variety of styles – we'll explain what makes each camera good for vlogging, and what key features each has that make taking video of yourself easier. We've also included videos shot on the cameras in question when we have them to give you an idea of what kind of performance to expect.
Our recommendations:
Best camera for vlogging on the move: DJI Osmo Pocket 3
A self-contained vlogging kit: Canon PowerShot V1
For ambitious vloggers and videographers: Sony ZV-E10 II
Best high-end vlogging pick: Nikon ZR
Best camera for vlogging on the move: DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Photo: Richard Butler
$519 at B&H
$519 at Amazon
$519 at Adorama
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 is a ... Continue Reading »
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91%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
The Sony a7 V is an enthusiast-tier camera with a new, full-frame, 33MP 'partially stacked' CMOS sensor, with a focus on high burst rates, capable autofocus and a complete suite of video features.
Key Specifications
33MP full frame 'partially stacked' sensor
IBIS rated to 7.5EV in the center
AI-derived recognition for six subject types
"Blackout-free" continuous shooting at 30fps
Configurable pre-burst capture up to 1 second
3.2" tilting/fully-articulating display
Dual USB-C ports for power and data
4K up to 60p derived from 7K capture, 4K up to 120p with 1.5x crop
AI-based auto-framing in video
Sony says the a7 V is available now with a recommended retail price of $2899, body only, making it $400 more expensive than the Mark IV, back in 2021.
Index:
What's new?
In context
Body and handling
Image quality
Autofocus
Video
In-use
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press Release
Buy now:Buy at Amazon.comBuy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
What's new?
New sensor
Like its predecessor, the a7 V features a 33MP sensor, but with extra readout circuitry to improve readout speeds (which were one of the a7 IV's weak points). ... Continue Reading »
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Updated February 12, 2026
$1000 might sound like a lot of money for a camera, but it's probably the least we'd recommend spending if you want to go beyond phone photography, especially as photography equipment is steadily getting more expensive. The picks on this list will give you more control than a phone and offer a more satisfying photographic experience.
At this price point, your options will be entry-level interchangeable lens cameras or larger-sensor compact cameras with built-in lenses. Compacts offer more control than a phone and a greater zoom range, but likely won't offer a huge jump in image quality compared to the latest flagship phones (despite their typically larger sensors).
Meanwhile, an interchangeable lens camera won't be as easy to carry around and comes with the added expense of lenses. However, they can make you feel even more involved in the photographic process, and the flexibility of swappable lenses will let you learn and grow into different types of photography as you develop your passion. They also feature much larger sensors than phones and the majority of compacts.
It's worth noting that camera makers sometimes assume that beginners will ... Continue Reading »
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86%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
The Fujifilm X-T30 III is the company's latest entry-level, SLR-shaped mirrorless camera, with its latest color mode recipes and autofocus.
Key specifications
26MP X-Trans APS-C BSI CMOS sensor
Film simulation dial with recipe positions
Tilt up/down rear screen
2.36M dot EVF
4K/60 video with 1.18x crop, 6.2K/30 full-sensor capture
315 shot-per-charge battery life, 425 in power saving mode
The X-T30 III is available at a recommended price of $999. There is also the option to buy the camera with a new, unusually wide, 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS zoom lens, which will cost around $1150.
Index
What's new?
What is it?
How it compares
Body and handling
Image Quality
Autofocus
Video
In Use
The Auto Experience
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
Buy now:Buy at Amazon.comBuy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
What's new?
The Film Simulation dial on the camera's shoulder has three custom positions that can be assigned to film simulations or the simulation-and-parameter-tweak combinations known as 'recipes.'
The X-T30 III, as the name implies, is an iterative update of the existing X-T30 II. It gains the latest Fujifilm processor, which brings subject recognition ... 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.
Update, Jan 2026: In light of the significant improvement in autofocus performance we experienced with the latest firmware on the S1II, we've re-tested the S1RII with its Ver. 1.3 update. The improvements to the S1RII appear to be much more subtle, so we've made slight adjustments to phrasing but don't feel it warrants a revision to the score or award.
Index:
What's new
What's new for video
How it compares
Body and handling
Image Quality
Autofocus
Video
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
Buy now:Buy at Amazon.comBuy ... Continue Reading »
We put the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Samsung T7 Shield, USB4 SanDisk Extreme Pro and Thunderbolt 5 OWC Envoy Ultra head-to-head.Photo: Mitchell Clark
These days, there are an overwhelming number of options when it comes to buying an external SSD to expand your computer's storage (an increasingly important ability as Raw sizes and video bitrates balloon). The highest-end options use protocols like Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 to achieve blistering speeds, but this raises the question: do photographers need all that performance?
We tested several SSDs across a range of price points to see if each one had more to offer for photographers, or if the returns quickly diminished.
What we tested and how we tested them
For this article, we used a 1TB Samsung T7 Shield as our sample for USB 3.2 Gen 2, a 2TB SanDisk Extreme Pro to represent USB4 and a Thunderbolt 5 2TB OWC Envoy Ultra. The tests were carried out on a 2024 MacBook Pro with an M4 Pro processor, which supports Thunderbolt 5, and we tested each SSD one at a time, using the cable it came with.
While this isn't meant to act as a review for the specific SSDs we used for our testing, the results can't ... Continue Reading »
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Ricoh has released a monochrome version of its GR IV enthusiast compact camera. The GR IV Monochrome features the same 26MP BSI CMOS sensor and 28mm equiv F2.8 lens as the color version, but is black-and-white only.
Key specifications
26MP BSI CMOS sensor with no color filter array
On-sensor phase detection
ISO 160-409,600
In-lens shutter allows flash sync to 1/4000th sec
E-shutter allows use of F2.8 at up to 1/16,000 sec
Built-in red filter, giving punchier blues.
53GB of internal memory
250 shot-per-charge battery rating
UHS-I Micro SD memory card slot
The GR IV Monochrome will sell for a recommended price of $2199. This is a 46% premium over the list price of the standard GR IV, suggesting Ricoh feels that the mono version will have a smaller audience to foot the development costs. The MSRP in the UK is £1599, which is only a 33% mark-up over the standard version's original list price.
Index
What is it
Body and handling
Initial impressions
Specifications
Press release
Buy now:Buy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
What is it?
As the name implies, the ... Continue Reading »
MOTHRA observing at night. Each mount is equipped with a wide area web cam. Besides the mount in the foreground two others are visible. The skies at El Sauce Observatory in Chile are among the best on Earth for astronomy. The Milky Way is clearly visible, as well as the Large Magellanic Cloud, the patch just right of center. The Large Magellanic Cloud is a neighboring galaxy of the Milky Way.Image: Dragonfly FRO
A new telescope called MOTHRA (Modular Optical Telephoto Hyperspectral Robotic Array) looks less like an observatory and more like a photography gearhead’s fever dream. The system consists of 1140 high-end Canon telephoto lenses, all aimed at the night sky. Instead of a single giant mirror, the rig stitches together the views from every lens to chase down some of the faintest structures in the universe.
This isn't the first time a collection of lenses has been used to function as a single giant telescope. The MOTHRA project stems from the Dragonfly Telephoto Array concept, first commissioned in 2013. It started with eight commercially available Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS II USM lenses and gradually expanded to two clusters of 24 lenses each. The bug-themed names probably hint at the ... 
Pictured: a bounty of riches in 2026.Photo: Richard Butler
If you've shopped for any sort of electronic device recently or have kept up with the news, you've likely caught wind that there's something up with memory chips. But what exactly is going on, and will it affect photographic gear too?
What's happening with the chips?
The inescapable tech story over the past few years has been the emergence of generative AI systems. For reasons that are, frankly, mostly boring, the companies making the AI models need tons of memory and storage to train them. And because investors have been feverishly throwing money at anything branded "AI," they can get their hands on as much as they want. Which is to say: most of it.
RAM vs. memory vs. storage
RAM, aka memory, is the short-term storage that computers and cameras use to store temporary data. Typically, data stored in RAM will disappear once the device is turned off. It's made with DRAM chips.
Storage, meanwhile, is more permanent. That job is handled by devices like SD cards, SSDs, and hard drives. Solid-state storage is typically made using NAND chips.
There are currently three companies making the chips that end up in almost every device with memory and ... 
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Ricoh GR IV Monochrome | F2.8 | 1/640 sec | ISO 320Photo: Richard Butler
We're hard at work on finishing up our review of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, a version of the company's latest enthusiast compact with its color filter array removed. We've already seen how it performs in our studio, but in the process of testing it, we've also taken it out and about to capture the world (minus a bit of color).
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Image: Laowa
Laowa is continuing to be the torchbearer for bringing tilt-shift lenses to modern mirrorless mounts. The company's latest release is the 17mm F4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift / Shift, which is available for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm GFX, Hasselblad XCD and L mount, though the latter comes with a pretty big caveat that we'll cover in a bit.
There are two versions of the lens, both of which use the same optics: 18 elements in 12 groups, with four extra-low dispersion lenses, two glass aspherical elements and five ultra high refraction glass elements. They both have 14-bladed apertures.
One just supports shifting, which gives you the ability to change perspective while keeping the camera level, which can be especially helpful when shooting architecture. The shift-only model supports 11mm of shift in either direction on full-frame system, or 8mm on a medium format camera.
Image: Laowa
The tilt-shift model bumps that up to 12mm of shift on a full-frame, and adds 12° of tilt (10° on medium format), giving you the ability to manipulate the plane of focus. You can use that to either maximize your depth of field without having to worry about diffraction or to create the miniature effect that ... 
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Image: Frame.io
You can now use Frame.io, the video and image workflow platform that integrates with several pieces of editing software, to automatically upload stills files from certain Nikon cameras to the cloud. The software has supported this kind of workflow for video files for a while, but the new JPEG and Raw support could be convenient if you have a Z6III, Z8, Z9 or ZR.
While some cameras from companies like Fujifilm and Panasonic can connect directly to the Adobe-owned service, that's not quite what's going on with Nikon's implementation. As Frame.io's update notes say: "Using NX MobileAir (iOS and Android), images upload directly from the camera to Frame.io—no need to remove cards or manually transfer files before sharing. From there, editors can move seamlessly into Adobe Lightroom for immediate editing and delivery." It feels a bit funny to describe images as being uploaded "directly" when you need another app in the mix to do it, but theoretically it should be relatively hands-off once you establish the connection.
Nikon offers similar capability with its Imaging Cloud service
If this all sounds familiar, it may be because Nikon offers similar capability ... 
Image: Adobe
Adobe has announced that its "AI Assistant" for Photoshop is now available in public beta. It's designed to let you describe how you want your image changed to a chatbot, and either have the program carry out the edits for you or tell you how to do them. And, if you're willing to use generative AI, you can even draw on your image to have it add new elements or remove existing ones.
When you open a picture in Photoshop for web or mobile and activate the assistant, it analyzes the image to come up with some suggested edits: things like brightening the foreground or cropping in on the subject. The suggestions come in two categories: do it for me, or show me how. If you have your own edits in mind, you can also type what you want done into the box, and it will either go off and do it or tell you what you should do, sometimes complete with links to the tools you'll need.
The company has been working on the feature behind closed doors for a while now, teasing it early last year before finally announcing it at its Max conference in October. When I spoke ... 
Photo: Abby Ferguson
Google recently released its latest entry-level smartphone, the Pixel 10a. The updates are modest overall, with the most visible change being a redesigned camera array that now sits flush with the back of the phone. We took the 10a on a recent trip to Japan for CP+ to see how its cameras handled a variety of situations.
Despite the slimmer design, the camera hardware is unchanged from the Pixel 9a. Like the previous model, it features a 48MP main camera with a Type 1/2 (~31mm²) sensor and a 13MP ultra wide camera with a Type 1/3.1 (~19mm²) sensor. Google has carried over some of the AI-focused photography features from the 10‑series phones, such as Auto Best Take and Camera Coach, which aim to help users capture stronger images with less effort. Otherwise, the Pixel 10a feels very familiar if you have used the 9a.
"The Pixel 10a feels very familiar if you have used the 9a."
That similarity extends to image quality. You would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between photos from the 9a and 10a. In good light, the phone's two cameras perform well enough. When the light gets dim, though, along comes the noise. That's especially evident ... 
Mitchell and Abby got to experience the (overwhelming) magic of a Yodobashi camera store for the first time on their trip to CP+. Photo: Abby Ferguson
The DPReview team recently returned from CP+, the camera industry's official trade show held in Yokohama, Japan. Most of our focus was, naturally, on the show and interviewing executives from the major camera and lens companies. However, we also had some time before and after CP+ to wander around, taking photographs and checking out some of Japan's camera store offerings.
This trip marked Abby's first time in Japan, and it was a second journey to the country for me (Mitchell). Now that we've been back for a bit, we wanted to take some time to reflect on our experiences there beyond CP+.
Seeing a new place through the same lens
Nikon Z8 | Viltrox 35mm F1.2 Lab | F8 | 1/400 sec | ISO 64 | Processed in Capture OnePhoto: Mitchell Clark
Mitchell's thoughts
If you've spent any time on gear-related forums such as ours, there's a bit of advice you've probably seen pop up anytime someone asks about upgrading their equipment: you should spend the money you would've spent on a camera/lens on taking a trip with your ... 
Dale Baskin shopping for that perfect camera.
Photo: Mitchell Clark
Get ready for another AMA (Ask 'Me' Anything) with the DPReview editorial team!
The CP+ Japan trip team
Dale Baskin (Managing Editor)
Mitchell Clark (Reviews Editor)
Abby Ferguson (News Editor)
On Wednesday, March 11th, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. UTC (9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific Time / 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time), our team will join you in the forums to answer questions live about their trip to Japanese camera stores. You can ask anything related to the used stores we visited, cameras we may have seen, what we thought of Japan, and the state of the camera industry around it all.
Click here to participate in the AMA
Meanwhile, check out this epic camera store adventure at Yodobashi Camera in Tokyo:
And this one, where Abby hunts for her dream film camera:
Dale also had a camera-buying adventure of his own.
We're looking forward to chatting with you in the forums this Wednesday! 
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Photo: Richard Butler
As we're working on reviewing the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, we've put it in front of our studio test scene to see how it performs. And, while it's one thing to know intellectually that the lack of a color filter array improves certain aspects of image quality, it's impressive to see it actually in action.
Our test scene is designed to simulate a variety of textures, colors, and detail types you'll encounter in the real world. It also has two illumination modes, full even light and low directional light, to see the effect of different lighting conditions.
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Like its color sibling, the GR IV Monochrome's 26MP BSI CMOS captures a very good level of detail in its Raws. However, thanks to the lack of demosaicing, the black and white images look noticably sharper, even compared to the files from the higher-resolution Fujifilm X100VI.
The Monochrome doesn't have a noise advantage if you compare its base ISO performance to that of the color version, but its base ISO ... 
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Updated March 5th, 2026
Well over a decade after Panasonic introduced the first mirrorless camera, it's a design that now dominates the interchangeable lens camera market. They include cameras designed for a wide range of photo and video pursuits and models at everything from budget to professional price points.
We've used and tested just about every current mirrorless camera on the market and picked out what we think are the stand-out models. We'll start with the most affordable models, then work our way up from there. In general terms, as you move up the price ladder, you'll see larger sensors with better image quality, higher resolution, faster burst rates, and more capable video specs. We'll explain why we've chosen each camera and try to explain the advantages and disadvantages of each choice.
Our picks:
Best affordable kit: Sony a6100
Best value around $1000: Nikon Z50II
Best APS-C mirrorless camera: Fujifilm X-T5
Best value full-frame: Nikon Z5II
Best mid-priced full-frame mirrorless camera: Nikon Z6III
Most capable mid-range mirrorless: Canon EOS R6 III
Best high-end mirrorless camera: Canon EOS R5 II
Compact high-resolution: Sony a7CR
IQ above all else: GFX 100S II
Best affordable kit: Sony a6100
24MP APS-C sensor | Hybrid AF ... 
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Updated: March 4, 2026
These days, midrange cameras go for around $2500-3000, though in the US tariffs have made great deals in this price range a little harder to come by. For that money, you get something that's incredibly capable; our picks are high-spec options that are excellent for stills and video, and many have autofocus systems that come close to the performance of professional sports cameras.
Choosing a camera means committing to the ecosystem of lenses that are available for it, so we advise looking into the price and availability of your preferred kit. It's also worth noting that some camera manufacturers are more restrictive of what options third-party lens makers can provide, so be sure to consider that during your lens research.
Speaking of lenses, it's also worth considering that the latest lens designs for mirrorless cameras regularly outperform their older DSLR counterparts. If you have any lenses already, you may want to think about whether it's worth adapting them, or if you'd be better off selling them to help you buy modern equivalents of your most-used lenses. This option also gives you a path to switching brands, ... 
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Updated February 25, 2026
Travel can expose you to once-in-a-lifetime sights and experiences, and a good camera can be the perfect way to preserve those memories. We've looked at a range of models that offer great image quality, good autofocus and excellent video, so you'll be prepared to capture whatever you run into.
We've also tried to select relatively small cameras so they don't interfere with your trip, though it's worth touching briefly on lens size. If you choose a system with a Four Thirds or APS-C sensor, you'll be able to use lenses that are lighter and more compact than their full-frame counterparts. Full-frame sensors, however, offer the potential for even better image quality, so it's worth considering whether portability or image quality matters more to you and doing some research on what types of lenses you'd like to use and how big the full-frame versions are.
Our recommendations
Portable full-frame: Sony a7CR
All-round compact capability: Sony a6700
The great travel kit: Fujifilm X-T50 with 16-50mm F2.8-4.8
The ready-for-anything option: OM System OM-3
The stylish travel companion: Nikon Zf
Best pocketable travel camera: Ricoh GR IV
The classic choice: Fujifilm X100VI
The best video camera for travel: ... 
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Updated: February 24, 2026
Whether you're just sharing clips with friends or you're launching an online on-camera career, vlogging matters. And there's a point at which your smartphone may not give you the look, control, or flexibility you're after. With 180-degree selfie screens, wide-angle lenses, microphone inputs and great video quality, more and more dedicated cameras are catering to people who want to take video of themselves and post it online.
The meaning of vlogging has changed over the years, so our picks cover a variety of styles – we'll explain what makes each camera good for vlogging, and what key features each has that make taking video of yourself easier. We've also included videos shot on the cameras in question when we have them to give you an idea of what kind of performance to expect.
Our recommendations:
Best camera for vlogging on the move: DJI Osmo Pocket 3
A self-contained vlogging kit: Canon PowerShot V1
For ambitious vloggers and videographers: Sony ZV-E10 II
Best high-end vlogging pick: Nikon ZR
Best camera for vlogging on the move: DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Photo: Richard Butler
$519 at B&H
$519 at Amazon
$519 at Adorama
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 is a ... 
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91%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
The Sony a7 V is an enthusiast-tier camera with a new, full-frame, 33MP 'partially stacked' CMOS sensor, with a focus on high burst rates, capable autofocus and a complete suite of video features.
Key Specifications
33MP full frame 'partially stacked' sensor
IBIS rated to 7.5EV in the center
AI-derived recognition for six subject types
"Blackout-free" continuous shooting at 30fps
Configurable pre-burst capture up to 1 second
3.2" tilting/fully-articulating display
Dual USB-C ports for power and data
4K up to 60p derived from 7K capture, 4K up to 120p with 1.5x crop
AI-based auto-framing in video
Sony says the a7 V is available now with a recommended retail price of $2899, body only, making it $400 more expensive than the Mark IV, back in 2021.
Index:
What's new?
In context
Body and handling
Image quality
Autofocus
Video
In-use
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press Release
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What's new?
New sensor
Like its predecessor, the a7 V features a 33MP sensor, but with extra readout circuitry to improve readout speeds (which were one of the a7 IV's weak points). ... 
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Updated February 12, 2026
$1000 might sound like a lot of money for a camera, but it's probably the least we'd recommend spending if you want to go beyond phone photography, especially as photography equipment is steadily getting more expensive. The picks on this list will give you more control than a phone and offer a more satisfying photographic experience.
At this price point, your options will be entry-level interchangeable lens cameras or larger-sensor compact cameras with built-in lenses. Compacts offer more control than a phone and a greater zoom range, but likely won't offer a huge jump in image quality compared to the latest flagship phones (despite their typically larger sensors).
Meanwhile, an interchangeable lens camera won't be as easy to carry around and comes with the added expense of lenses. However, they can make you feel even more involved in the photographic process, and the flexibility of swappable lenses will let you learn and grow into different types of photography as you develop your passion. They also feature much larger sensors than phones and the majority of compacts.
It's worth noting that camera makers sometimes assume that beginners will ... 
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86%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
The Fujifilm X-T30 III is the company's latest entry-level, SLR-shaped mirrorless camera, with its latest color mode recipes and autofocus.
Key specifications
26MP X-Trans APS-C BSI CMOS sensor
Film simulation dial with recipe positions
Tilt up/down rear screen
2.36M dot EVF
4K/60 video with 1.18x crop, 6.2K/30 full-sensor capture
315 shot-per-charge battery life, 425 in power saving mode
The X-T30 III is available at a recommended price of $999. There is also the option to buy the camera with a new, unusually wide, 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS zoom lens, which will cost around $1150.
Index
What's new?
What is it?
How it compares
Body and handling
Image Quality
Autofocus
Video
In Use
The Auto Experience
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
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What's new?
The Film Simulation dial on the camera's shoulder has three custom positions that can be assigned to film simulations or the simulation-and-parameter-tweak combinations known as 'recipes.'
The X-T30 III, as the name implies, is an iterative update of the existing X-T30 II. It gains the latest Fujifilm processor, which brings subject recognition ... 
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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.
Update, Jan 2026: In light of the significant improvement in autofocus performance we experienced with the latest firmware on the S1II, we've re-tested the S1RII with its Ver. 1.3 update. The improvements to the S1RII appear to be much more subtle, so we've made slight adjustments to phrasing but don't feel it warrants a revision to the score or award.
Index:
What's new
What's new for video
How it compares
Body and handling
Image Quality
Autofocus
Video
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
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We put the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Samsung T7 Shield, USB4 SanDisk Extreme Pro and Thunderbolt 5 OWC Envoy Ultra head-to-head.Photo: Mitchell Clark
These days, there are an overwhelming number of options when it comes to buying an external SSD to expand your computer's storage (an increasingly important ability as Raw sizes and video bitrates balloon). The highest-end options use protocols like Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 to achieve blistering speeds, but this raises the question: do photographers need all that performance?
We tested several SSDs across a range of price points to see if each one had more to offer for photographers, or if the returns quickly diminished.
What we tested and how we tested them
For this article, we used a 1TB Samsung T7 Shield as our sample for USB 3.2 Gen 2, a 2TB SanDisk Extreme Pro to represent USB4 and a Thunderbolt 5 2TB OWC Envoy Ultra. The tests were carried out on a 2024 MacBook Pro with an M4 Pro processor, which supports Thunderbolt 5, and we tested each SSD one at a time, using the cable it came with.
While this isn't meant to act as a review for the specific SSDs we used for our testing, the results can't ... 
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Ricoh has released a monochrome version of its GR IV enthusiast compact camera. The GR IV Monochrome features the same 26MP BSI CMOS sensor and 28mm equiv F2.8 lens as the color version, but is black-and-white only.
Key specifications
26MP BSI CMOS sensor with no color filter array
On-sensor phase detection
ISO 160-409,600
In-lens shutter allows flash sync to 1/4000th sec
E-shutter allows use of F2.8 at up to 1/16,000 sec
Built-in red filter, giving punchier blues.
53GB of internal memory
250 shot-per-charge battery rating
UHS-I Micro SD memory card slot
The GR IV Monochrome will sell for a recommended price of $2199. This is a 46% premium over the list price of the standard GR IV, suggesting Ricoh feels that the mono version will have a smaller audience to foot the development costs. The MSRP in the UK is £1599, which is only a 33% mark-up over the standard version's original list price.
Index
What is it
Body and handling
Initial impressions
Specifications
Press release
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What is it?
As the name implies, the ...