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Canon announced the EOS R6 III, its latest-generation enthusiast full frame camera, earlier this month, but to some, the news of what the company was doing with the previous generation was even more exciting. It's keeping the EOS R6 II in the lineup indefinitely – not just selling through remaining stock – but cutting the list price from $2499 to $2299.
For potential buyers, it raises the question of whether to go with the still extremely capable EOS R6 II or to spend the extra $500 to get the newer model with all its additional features and resolution. In this article, we'll go through the differences between the two models so you can decide which one is right for you or whether you should upgrade from one to the other.
Sensor
The EOS R6 III's sensor is a new, higher-resolution model.
The EOS R6 III uses a new 33MP FSI sensor, which provides around 16% more linear resolution than the 24MP model found in its predecessor. Despite having more pixels to read out, both cameras have very similar readout speeds, so you're not giving up rolling shutter performance in e-shutter mode ... Continue Reading »
Image: DJI
Hot on the heels of launching an entry-level drone and smartphone gimbal, DJI has announced yet another new product: the Osmo Action 6. The company's latest action camera promises to up the ante with a larger, custom-designed square sensor and a feature that most other action cameras can't match.
The DJI Osmo Action 6 gains a variable aperture lens, which is a standout in this field. It also features a wider maximum aperture of F2.0 (compared to the typical F2.8), which should improve low-light performance. It can also be adjusted to F4.0 for a deeper depth of field, though DJI didn't specify what increments are available.
In Auto mode, the camera offers various aperture range options, allowing for some additional creative control without requiring manual adjustments. For example, the Starburst mode promises to turn lights into starbursts by using a smaller aperture.
The Osmo Action 6 is compatible with DJI's Macro Lens and FOV Boost Lens. Image: DJI
How much of a difference the F2.0 to F4.0 aperture range actually makes for achieving different looks remains to be seen, but it's interesting that the company is adding the option at all. Action cameras are typically only used for capturing broad views while recording ... Continue Reading »
Owners of cameras like the X-H2S will be getting a more flexible way to use the company's famed Film Simulations.
Fujifilm has made several of its well-regarded Film Simulation color modes available as standardized LUT (Look Up Table) files. While they were released as part of the release of the Eterna 55, the company's new cinema camera, they can also be applied to footage from many recent Fujifilm cameras that can shoot F-Log2.
Those cameras have long been able to apply film simulations to video at the time of recording, but doing so was a commitment; once they were baked in, they were part of the footage forever. (Which could be especially noticeable with the less subtle ones like the black and white Acros or super-saturated Velvia.) This meant you had to choose between getting the aesthetic or flexibility. With the LUTs, though, you can apply the Film Simulation looks to video shot using F-Log2 in post, letting you experiment with which one works best and giving you more latitude to tweak the looks if you choose.
The LUTs only work with footage shot in the newer F-Log2 profile, which is available on most of the cameras released since the introduction of the ... Continue Reading »
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The Canon EOS R6 III's specs have prompted some people to wonder if its more expensive sibling is worth the extra.
Photo: Mitchell Clark
The Canon EOS R6 III takes over as Canon's mid-range, enthusiast-focused full-frame mirrorless model. It brings a number of updates and improvements over the Mark II, including faster readout, more extensive video capabilities and a higher resolution sensor.
This boost in pixel count closes some of the gap between the R6 series and the more expensive R5 series. The EOS R5 II has a list price of $4400 (a substantial 57% premium over the R6 III) but, given it's been on the market nearly a year and a half and the R6 III is just hitting the shelves, the delta between the two is often smaller.
So, what is the real-world difference? And does anyone really need the more expensive camera?
Image quality
The EOS R5 II is based around a 45MP Stacked CMOS sensor, which can be read-out in 1/160 sec in 14-bit mode, with relatively little impact on image quality. It maxes-out at 30 fps shooting.
By comparison, the EOS R6 III has an FSI sensor, that drops ... Continue Reading »
I captured this photo of a trio of metal sunflower sculptures while testing the Canon Powershot G9 X II back in 2017. I enjoyed the way these man-made objects blended into the natural environment.
Photo: Dale Baskin
Our November Editors' photo challenge theme is "Compact Camera Bonanza."
This month, we're celebrating the power and creativity of the compact camera. Share your best shots taken with a camera with a built-in lens – no interchangeable lenses allowed! Our favorite images will be featured in an article on DPReview later this month. (Please note that photos taken with smartphones, drones or tablets do not qualify for this challenge.)
Photos can be submitted between Sunday, November 16, and Saturday, November 22 (GMT). The challenge is open to photos captured at any time.
Important: Images MUST include a title and a caption of at least 25 words to be eligible. We need to be able to share the story behind your photo. We will consider both photos and captions when selecting our winners, so make sure to tell us that story!
Visit the challenge page to enter your photos for a chance to be featured on the DPReview homepage later this month.
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Canon brought an FSI sensor to a partially Stacked party.
Last week, Canon announced the EOS R6 III, an update to its enthusiast-tier full-frame mirrorless camera. It gains a new sensor, much more capable video specs and upgrades to the autofocus system.
Our initial review goes in-depth on how the EOS R6 III compares to its predecessor, so we'll largely avoid re-treading that ground here. Instead, we'll discuss the three major competitors: the Nikon Z6III, Panasonic S1II, and Sony a7 IV.
Price
In the US, the EOS R6 III, Z6 III, and a7 IV are all priced similarly, with the S1 II standing out as substantially more expensive than the rest. It's less of an outlier globally, though, with it and the EOS R6 III sitting at a few hundred pounds higher than the other two models.
Canon EOS R6 III
Nikon Z6III
Sony a7 IV
Panasonic S1II
MSRP (US / UK)
$2800 / £2800
$2700 / £2500
$2700 / £2400
$3200 / £2900
The one thing we'll note about the EOS R6 II is that Canon is keeping it in its lineup for $2299. It's still an extremely capable camera, and those mainly shooting stills will likely want to ... Continue Reading »
The new Pocket Printer in the Flash Print Bundle turns the Ace Pro 2 into an instant camera.Image: Insta360
Insta360 has unveiled four more accessory bundles for its Leica co-branded Ace Pro 2 action camera, along with updated firmware. The new print and videography kits, which include cinematic lenses, updated Leica color profiles, a screen hood, a portable printer and more, are aimed at helping users get more out of the tiny camera.
Perhaps the most interesting of the new accessories is in the Flash Print Bundle. The kit includes a pocket-sized printer that Insta360 says is the first portable printer made specifically for action cameras. Unlike many tiny instant printers, it doesn't use Instax Mini film. Instead, it creates three-inch, dye-sublimation prints from what Insta360 says is a "signature paper cartridge" with 10 sheets per pack.
Image: Insta360
Interestingly, the prints feature not just an Insta360 Ace Pro 2 logo on the edge, but also appear to list the camera's sensor size, aperture, and Leica-branded lens name. At the time of writing, you can only buy cartridge refills (for $10 per pack) through the Insta360 website, so it isn't clear how widespread or long-lasting support for the printer will be.
Beyond the printer, the ... Continue Reading »
A VistaVision camera on the set of Bugonia.Image: Variety / Focus Features
What are you willing to put up with to get the exact aesthetic you're looking for? For some Hollywood directors like Yorgos Lanthimos or Paul Thomas Anderson, the answer is a lot, at least according to The Wall Street Journal. The publication recently put out a story titled "The Biggest Diva in Hollywood Is a Camera," going over the on-set headaches brought on by using old VistaVision cameras on productions like Bugonia and One Battle After Another.
The issues are numerous: film jams and other "moody" behaviors that occasionally required some percusive maintenance to fix, and the racket that comes with running 35mm film horizontally, rather than vertically, through the camera. The article recounts ruined takes, on-set slowdowns and the need for insulated boxes and special software to keep the sounds of the camera from ruining dialogue. Overall, it turns out that using cameras whose heyday was in the 50s can be a bit of a pain.
Presumably, those issues didn't come as a surprise to the directors
Well... duh. I could've told you that, and I don't even have an IMDB page (yet). Presumably, those issues didn't come as a surprise ... Continue Reading »
Image: DJI
DJI has announced a new iteration of its tiny, beginner-friendly camera drone. The DJI Neo 2 introduces several changes designed to make the drone easier and safer to fly, such as obstacle sensing, a new display, and better wind resistance. DJI also gave a boost to the video specs, promising higher-quality footage from the palm-sized device.
DJI's Neo drone is the company's entry-level offering meant for true beginners. However, the original had a tendency to run into obstacles mid-flight, since it could only collect data about what was beneath it, rather than around it. The Neo 2, however, aims to make controlling the drone less stressful, as it can now sense obstacles in any direction, thanks to its "monocular vision system," forward-facing LiDAR and downward-firing infrared sensors. As a result, it's able to sense obstacles in real time to avoid collisions.
The Neo 2 still supports gesture control, or it can be controlled via the DJI smartphone app or compatible DJI controllers. Image: DJI
Another improvement that enables easier drone control comes from improved handling in windy conditions. The original Neo could withstand moderate breezes of 20–28 kph (13-18 mph) while the Neo 2 can handle winds of 29–38 kph (19-24 mph). ... Continue Reading »
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The Canon EOS R6 III is an enthusiast-class camera with a new 32MP full-frame CMOS sensor, aimed at photographers and videographers who need high burst rates and fast readout speeds.
Key specifications
32MP full-frame CMOS sensor
Built-in image stabilization rated to 8.5EV
40fps burst rate w/ pre-capture
3.0", 1.62M dot fully-articulating screen
7K recording up to 60p (Canon Cinema Raw Lite)
Oversampled 4K <60p, 4K 120p
3:2 Open Gate recording up to 30p
The Canon EOS R6 III will be available from late November at a recommended price of $2799, a $300 premium over the Mark II's launch price. The EOS R6 II will formally drop to a $2299 price point. There'll also be a variant costing $100 more, designed to work with the professional stop-motion software, Dragonframe.
The EOS R6 III will be available as a kit with the RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM for around $3150 and with the RF 24-105mm F4.0 L IS USM for $4050.
Index:
What's new?
What is it?
In Context
Body and handling
Video
Initial Impressions
Sample gallery
Press release
Specifications
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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 retails for $1199 body-only, the same as its predecessor, and is available now. It comes 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
Image Quality
Autofocus
Video
In Use
Conclusion
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 a huge omission, ... Continue Reading »
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The Leica M EV1 is a full-frame manual focus mirrorless camera with a 60MP BSI sensor. It's shaped like the company's other M-series models but has no optical viewfinder or rangefinder mechanism, relying instead on an electronic viewfinder.
Key specifications
60MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor
60, 36 or 18MP output, Raw or JPEG
5.76M dot OLED EVF with 0.76x magnification
Two-way Fn switch on front
2.33M dot LCD rear touchscreen
64GB of internal storage
2.4/5Ghz Wi-Fi
The Leica M EV1 is available everywhere except the USA, where gaining FCC approval has caused a delay. Once cleared for sale in the US, it will be available at a recommended price of $8995.
Index
What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Initial impressions
Leica M EV1 specifications
Press release
What's new
The Leica M EV1 features a new, diamond-patterned leatherette coating.
There's not much that's new on the M EV1, other than the concept of removing the rangefinder and optical viewfinder that goes with it, and replacing it with an EVF. Leica points out this isn't the first M-series camera to go without ... Continue Reading »
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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 will be available from November 2025 at a recommended price of $999. There will also be 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
Video
Initial impressions
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
Buy now:$999 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 autofocus. ... Continue Reading »
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Updated Oct 22, 2025
Well over a decade after Panasonic introduced the first mirrorless camera, they now dominate 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 mirrorless camera: Nikon Z6III
Best high-end mirrorless camera: Canon 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 with Real-time Tracking | 4K video capture
Photo: Richard Butler
Buy now:Buy at ... Continue Reading »
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Updated: October 13, 2025
These days, you can get a lot of camera for around $2500, though in the US tariffs have made great deals in this price range a little harder to come by. The picks on our list 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 they're worth keeping around and adapting to a new system, or whether you'd be better off selling them and using the proceeds to buy modern equivalents of your most-used lenses. This option also gives ... Continue Reading »
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Updated October 8, 2025
$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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Updated October 1, 2025
Fixed lens cameras may be a bit niche, but there's a reason they're so popular amongst photographers. They often come with small, bright lenses that offer better image quality than most compact zooms, in a variety of focal lengths, matched to relatively large sensors to give you the perfect field of view for your style of shooting.
Our picks range from pocketable models to larger cameras that you'll have to you'll have to consciously decide to take with you. They also cover a wide range of prices; while there sadly aren't any budget options, some come with much higher price tags than others, reaching well into the thousands of dollars.
Our picks:
Best fixed lens camera for patient people: Fujifilm X100 VI
The super X100: Sony DSC-RX1R III
Best pocketable fixed lens camera: Ricoh GR IV
The Rolls-Royce of fixed lens camera: Leica Q3 43
The just-for-fun fixed lens: Fujifilm X half
Best fixed lens camera for patient people: Fujifilm X100VI
40MP BSI CMOS APS-C X-Trans sensor | 35mm equiv F2 lens | Hybrid viewfinder
Image: Richard Butler
Buy now:$2179 at Amazon.com$1599 at Adorama$1599 at B&H Photo
What we like:Excellent build qualitySubject-detection autofocusNow ... Continue Reading »
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Updated: September 30, 2025
$2000 or the equivalent in your local currency is a lot to spend on a camera, especially when you're just starting out. However, if you can spare the funds, it's the price bracket where cameras start to get really good. You can expect powerful but easy-to-use autofocus systems, cameras that make it easier than ever to learn the craft of photography, and even some more advanced and capable options.
While this article used to only consider cameras up to $1500, because of inflation (and, in the US, tariffs), this class of camera has risen in price; if a camera cost $1500 when it was introduced in 2019, its successor may now cost around $1800.
The biggest decision will likely be whether to go with a full-frame camera – a name that comes from their sensors being the same size as a frame of 35mm film – or a camera with a smaller APS-C or Micro Four Thirds sensor.
Essentially, choosing a sensor size comes with trade-offs between size, price, and image quality, as well as features. You can get some pretty advanced cameras in all three sensor ... Continue Reading »
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The Ricoh GR IV is a photographer's compact built around a 26MP APS-C sensor with a fixed 28mm equiv. F2.8 lens. It's the fourth entry in the GR series (though that was preceded by the long-running GR Digital series and film models prior to that), and includes elements from previous GR cameras that had been dropped by its predecessor.
Key Specs:
25.74MP APS-C sensor
18.3mm F2.8 lens (28mm equiv)
Magnesium alloy body
Built-in 2EV ND
5-axis image stabilization
53GB internal storage and UHS-I Micro SD slot
3.0" 1.04M dot LCD (720 x 480 px)
FullHD (1080) video up to 60p
262g with memory card and battery
The GR IV is available at an MSRP of $1499. This price represents a substantial increase from the GR III's $899 2018 launch price, though is less of a jump from the former market rate for the special editions of that camera, which go for around $1100 (when you can find them in stock).
Index:
What's new
How does it compare?
Body and handling
Image Quality
Autofocus
In Use
Conclusion
Sample Gallery
Specifications
Press Release
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Canon announced the EOS R6 III, its latest-generation enthusiast full frame camera, earlier this month, but to some, the news of what the company was doing with the previous generation was even more exciting. It's keeping the EOS R6 II in the lineup indefinitely – not just selling through remaining stock – but cutting the list price from $2499 to $2299.
For potential buyers, it raises the question of whether to go with the still extremely capable EOS R6 II or to spend the extra $500 to get the newer model with all its additional features and resolution. In this article, we'll go through the differences between the two models so you can decide which one is right for you or whether you should upgrade from one to the other.
Sensor
The EOS R6 III's sensor is a new, higher-resolution model.
The EOS R6 III uses a new 33MP FSI sensor, which provides around 16% more linear resolution than the 24MP model found in its predecessor. Despite having more pixels to read out, both cameras have very similar readout speeds, so you're not giving up rolling shutter performance in e-shutter mode ... 
Image: DJI
Hot on the heels of launching an entry-level drone and smartphone gimbal, DJI has announced yet another new product: the Osmo Action 6. The company's latest action camera promises to up the ante with a larger, custom-designed square sensor and a feature that most other action cameras can't match.
The DJI Osmo Action 6 gains a variable aperture lens, which is a standout in this field. It also features a wider maximum aperture of F2.0 (compared to the typical F2.8), which should improve low-light performance. It can also be adjusted to F4.0 for a deeper depth of field, though DJI didn't specify what increments are available.
In Auto mode, the camera offers various aperture range options, allowing for some additional creative control without requiring manual adjustments. For example, the Starburst mode promises to turn lights into starbursts by using a smaller aperture.
The Osmo Action 6 is compatible with DJI's Macro Lens and FOV Boost Lens. Image: DJI
How much of a difference the F2.0 to F4.0 aperture range actually makes for achieving different looks remains to be seen, but it's interesting that the company is adding the option at all. Action cameras are typically only used for capturing broad views while recording ... 
Owners of cameras like the X-H2S will be getting a more flexible way to use the company's famed Film Simulations.
Fujifilm has made several of its well-regarded Film Simulation color modes available as standardized LUT (Look Up Table) files. While they were released as part of the release of the Eterna 55, the company's new cinema camera, they can also be applied to footage from many recent Fujifilm cameras that can shoot F-Log2.
Those cameras have long been able to apply film simulations to video at the time of recording, but doing so was a commitment; once they were baked in, they were part of the footage forever. (Which could be especially noticeable with the less subtle ones like the black and white Acros or super-saturated Velvia.) This meant you had to choose between getting the aesthetic or flexibility. With the LUTs, though, you can apply the Film Simulation looks to video shot using F-Log2 in post, letting you experiment with which one works best and giving you more latitude to tweak the looks if you choose.
The LUTs only work with footage shot in the newer F-Log2 profile, which is available on most of the cameras released since the introduction of the ... 
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The Canon EOS R6 III's specs have prompted some people to wonder if its more expensive sibling is worth the extra.
Photo: Mitchell Clark
The Canon EOS R6 III takes over as Canon's mid-range, enthusiast-focused full-frame mirrorless model. It brings a number of updates and improvements over the Mark II, including faster readout, more extensive video capabilities and a higher resolution sensor.
This boost in pixel count closes some of the gap between the R6 series and the more expensive R5 series. The EOS R5 II has a list price of $4400 (a substantial 57% premium over the R6 III) but, given it's been on the market nearly a year and a half and the R6 III is just hitting the shelves, the delta between the two is often smaller.
So, what is the real-world difference? And does anyone really need the more expensive camera?
Image quality
The EOS R5 II is based around a 45MP Stacked CMOS sensor, which can be read-out in 1/160 sec in 14-bit mode, with relatively little impact on image quality. It maxes-out at 30 fps shooting.
By comparison, the EOS R6 III has an FSI sensor, that drops ... 
I captured this photo of a trio of metal sunflower sculptures while testing the Canon Powershot G9 X II back in 2017. I enjoyed the way these man-made objects blended into the natural environment.
Photo: Dale Baskin
Our November Editors' photo challenge theme is "Compact Camera Bonanza."
This month, we're celebrating the power and creativity of the compact camera. Share your best shots taken with a camera with a built-in lens – no interchangeable lenses allowed! Our favorite images will be featured in an article on DPReview later this month. (Please note that photos taken with smartphones, drones or tablets do not qualify for this challenge.)
Photos can be submitted between Sunday, November 16, and Saturday, November 22 (GMT). The challenge is open to photos captured at any time.
Important: Images MUST include a title and a caption of at least 25 words to be eligible. We need to be able to share the story behind your photo. We will consider both photos and captions when selecting our winners, so make sure to tell us that story!
Visit the challenge page to enter your photos for a chance to be featured on the DPReview homepage later this month.
Enter your photo in the challenge 
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Canon brought an FSI sensor to a partially Stacked party.
Last week, Canon announced the EOS R6 III, an update to its enthusiast-tier full-frame mirrorless camera. It gains a new sensor, much more capable video specs and upgrades to the autofocus system.
Our initial review goes in-depth on how the EOS R6 III compares to its predecessor, so we'll largely avoid re-treading that ground here. Instead, we'll discuss the three major competitors: the Nikon Z6III, Panasonic S1II, and Sony a7 IV.
Price
In the US, the EOS R6 III, Z6 III, and a7 IV are all priced similarly, with the S1 II standing out as substantially more expensive than the rest. It's less of an outlier globally, though, with it and the EOS R6 III sitting at a few hundred pounds higher than the other two models.
Canon EOS R6 III
Nikon Z6III
Sony a7 IV
Panasonic S1II
MSRP (US / UK)
$2800 / £2800
$2700 / £2500
$2700 / £2400
$3200 / £2900
The one thing we'll note about the EOS R6 II is that Canon is keeping it in its lineup for $2299. It's still an extremely capable camera, and those mainly shooting stills will likely want to ... 
The new Pocket Printer in the Flash Print Bundle turns the Ace Pro 2 into an instant camera.Image: Insta360
Insta360 has unveiled four more accessory bundles for its Leica co-branded Ace Pro 2 action camera, along with updated firmware. The new print and videography kits, which include cinematic lenses, updated Leica color profiles, a screen hood, a portable printer and more, are aimed at helping users get more out of the tiny camera.
Perhaps the most interesting of the new accessories is in the Flash Print Bundle. The kit includes a pocket-sized printer that Insta360 says is the first portable printer made specifically for action cameras. Unlike many tiny instant printers, it doesn't use Instax Mini film. Instead, it creates three-inch, dye-sublimation prints from what Insta360 says is a "signature paper cartridge" with 10 sheets per pack.
Image: Insta360
Interestingly, the prints feature not just an Insta360 Ace Pro 2 logo on the edge, but also appear to list the camera's sensor size, aperture, and Leica-branded lens name. At the time of writing, you can only buy cartridge refills (for $10 per pack) through the Insta360 website, so it isn't clear how widespread or long-lasting support for the printer will be.
Beyond the printer, the ... 
A VistaVision camera on the set of Bugonia.Image: Variety / Focus Features
What are you willing to put up with to get the exact aesthetic you're looking for? For some Hollywood directors like Yorgos Lanthimos or Paul Thomas Anderson, the answer is a lot, at least according to The Wall Street Journal. The publication recently put out a story titled "The Biggest Diva in Hollywood Is a Camera," going over the on-set headaches brought on by using old VistaVision cameras on productions like Bugonia and One Battle After Another.
The issues are numerous: film jams and other "moody" behaviors that occasionally required some percusive maintenance to fix, and the racket that comes with running 35mm film horizontally, rather than vertically, through the camera. The article recounts ruined takes, on-set slowdowns and the need for insulated boxes and special software to keep the sounds of the camera from ruining dialogue. Overall, it turns out that using cameras whose heyday was in the 50s can be a bit of a pain.
Presumably, those issues didn't come as a surprise to the directors
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DJI has announced a new iteration of its tiny, beginner-friendly camera drone. The DJI Neo 2 introduces several changes designed to make the drone easier and safer to fly, such as obstacle sensing, a new display, and better wind resistance. DJI also gave a boost to the video specs, promising higher-quality footage from the palm-sized device.
DJI's Neo drone is the company's entry-level offering meant for true beginners. However, the original had a tendency to run into obstacles mid-flight, since it could only collect data about what was beneath it, rather than around it. The Neo 2, however, aims to make controlling the drone less stressful, as it can now sense obstacles in any direction, thanks to its "monocular vision system," forward-facing LiDAR and downward-firing infrared sensors. As a result, it's able to sense obstacles in real time to avoid collisions.
The Neo 2 still supports gesture control, or it can be controlled via the DJI smartphone app or compatible DJI controllers. Image: DJI
Another improvement that enables easier drone control comes from improved handling in windy conditions. The original Neo could withstand moderate breezes of 20–28 kph (13-18 mph) while the Neo 2 can handle winds of 29–38 kph (19-24 mph). ... 
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The Canon EOS R6 III is an enthusiast-class camera with a new 32MP full-frame CMOS sensor, aimed at photographers and videographers who need high burst rates and fast readout speeds.
Key specifications
32MP full-frame CMOS sensor
Built-in image stabilization rated to 8.5EV
40fps burst rate w/ pre-capture
3.0", 1.62M dot fully-articulating screen
7K recording up to 60p (Canon Cinema Raw Lite)
Oversampled 4K <60p, 4K 120p
3:2 Open Gate recording up to 30p
The Canon EOS R6 III will be available from late November at a recommended price of $2799, a $300 premium over the Mark II's launch price. The EOS R6 II will formally drop to a $2299 price point. There'll also be a variant costing $100 more, designed to work with the professional stop-motion software, Dragonframe.
The EOS R6 III will be available as a kit with the RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM for around $3150 and with the RF 24-105mm F4.0 L IS USM for $4050.
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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 retails for $1199 body-only, the same as its predecessor, and is available now. It comes in black, silver and a "sand beige" tan.
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USB-C
When the OM-5 launched in 2022, its use of a micro USB port instead of a USB-C one felt like a huge omission, ... 
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The Leica M EV1 is a full-frame manual focus mirrorless camera with a 60MP BSI sensor. It's shaped like the company's other M-series models but has no optical viewfinder or rangefinder mechanism, relying instead on an electronic viewfinder.
Key specifications
60MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor
60, 36 or 18MP output, Raw or JPEG
5.76M dot OLED EVF with 0.76x magnification
Two-way Fn switch on front
2.33M dot LCD rear touchscreen
64GB of internal storage
2.4/5Ghz Wi-Fi
The Leica M EV1 is available everywhere except the USA, where gaining FCC approval has caused a delay. Once cleared for sale in the US, it will be available at a recommended price of $8995.
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What's new
The Leica M EV1 features a new, diamond-patterned leatherette coating.
There's not much that's new on the M EV1, other than the concept of removing the rangefinder and optical viewfinder that goes with it, and replacing it with an EVF. Leica points out this isn't the first M-series camera to go without ... 
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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 will be available from November 2025 at a recommended price of $999. There will also be 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.
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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 autofocus. ... 
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Updated Oct 22, 2025
Well over a decade after Panasonic introduced the first mirrorless camera, they now dominate 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 mirrorless camera: Nikon Z6III
Best high-end mirrorless camera: Canon 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 with Real-time Tracking | 4K video capture
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Updated: October 13, 2025
These days, you can get a lot of camera for around $2500, though in the US tariffs have made great deals in this price range a little harder to come by. The picks on our list 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 they're worth keeping around and adapting to a new system, or whether you'd be better off selling them and using the proceeds to buy modern equivalents of your most-used lenses. This option also gives ... 
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Updated October 8, 2025
$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.
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Updated October 1, 2025
Fixed lens cameras may be a bit niche, but there's a reason they're so popular amongst photographers. They often come with small, bright lenses that offer better image quality than most compact zooms, in a variety of focal lengths, matched to relatively large sensors to give you the perfect field of view for your style of shooting.
Our picks range from pocketable models to larger cameras that you'll have to you'll have to consciously decide to take with you. They also cover a wide range of prices; while there sadly aren't any budget options, some come with much higher price tags than others, reaching well into the thousands of dollars.
Our picks:
Best fixed lens camera for patient people: Fujifilm X100 VI
The super X100: Sony DSC-RX1R III
Best pocketable fixed lens camera: Ricoh GR IV
The Rolls-Royce of fixed lens camera: Leica Q3 43
The just-for-fun fixed lens: Fujifilm X half
Best fixed lens camera for patient people: Fujifilm X100VI
40MP BSI CMOS APS-C X-Trans sensor | 35mm equiv F2 lens | Hybrid viewfinder
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Updated: September 30, 2025
$2000 or the equivalent in your local currency is a lot to spend on a camera, especially when you're just starting out. However, if you can spare the funds, it's the price bracket where cameras start to get really good. You can expect powerful but easy-to-use autofocus systems, cameras that make it easier than ever to learn the craft of photography, and even some more advanced and capable options.
While this article used to only consider cameras up to $1500, because of inflation (and, in the US, tariffs), this class of camera has risen in price; if a camera cost $1500 when it was introduced in 2019, its successor may now cost around $1800.
The biggest decision will likely be whether to go with a full-frame camera – a name that comes from their sensors being the same size as a frame of 35mm film – or a camera with a smaller APS-C or Micro Four Thirds sensor.
Essentially, choosing a sensor size comes with trade-offs between size, price, and image quality, as well as features. You can get some pretty advanced cameras in all three sensor ... 
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The Ricoh GR IV is a photographer's compact built around a 26MP APS-C sensor with a fixed 28mm equiv. F2.8 lens. It's the fourth entry in the GR series (though that was preceded by the long-running GR Digital series and film models prior to that), and includes elements from previous GR cameras that had been dropped by its predecessor.
Key Specs:
25.74MP APS-C sensor
18.3mm F2.8 lens (28mm equiv)
Magnesium alloy body
Built-in 2EV ND
5-axis image stabilization
53GB internal storage and UHS-I Micro SD slot
3.0" 1.04M dot LCD (720 x 480 px)
FullHD (1080) video up to 60p
262g with memory card and battery
The GR IV is available at an MSRP of $1499. This price represents a substantial increase from the GR III's $899 2018 launch price, though is less of a jump from the former market rate for the special editions of that camera, which go for around $1100 (when you can find them in stock).
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