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The APS-C chip in the Samsung NX1 was the largest BSI CMOS sensor we'd then seen. It would be another four years before one was used again, in the Fujifilm X-T3.
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Ten years ago today, in 2014, Samsung announced its flagship mirrorless camera, the NX1. Built around Samsung's own 28MP APS-C BSI-CMOS sensor, the NX1 arrived with a level of performance not previously seen in a mirrorless camera.
The NX1 featured a hybrid autofocus system with phase-detect AF points across 90% of the frame, 15fps burst shooting (along with an AF system that could keep up), 4K video and impressive wireless and Bluetooth connectivity. And, at a body-only price of $1499, it arrived at a competitive price for its class.
When I was assigned to lead the review of the NX1, Samsung was barely on my radar as a camera manufacturer. Of course, I knew Samsung manufactured cameras, but like many serious photographers, I had never used one. To be blunt, I was blown away by what the NX1 could do, and it turned out to be the most capable mirrorless camera I had experienced to date.
I had used ... Continue Reading »
DPReview Editors' Choice photo challenge: top picks
For our most recent Editors' Choice photo challenge, themed 'The Dog Days of Summer', we asked readers to share pictures showing how they embraced summer's hot, sweltering days. After submissions closed last week, our editors spent several days carefully reviewing all the entries and collectively selected our favorites.
With over 300 entries to choose from, our task was challenging, and we were reminded of how much talent exists within our DPReview community. Numerous photos could have made the cut – many more than we can present here – but we had to whittle it down to a manageable number.
On that note, we present our top 20 picks from this Editors' Choice photo challenge. And if we didn't get to feature your photo this time around, watch for our next photo challenge!
Sunset smile
Photographer: luka3rd
Description: My daughter enjoying the last sun rays on one of the summer evenings. It was taken in the village of Nea Skioni in Greece during our vacation in June of this year.
Equipment: Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
I think someone's watching...
Photographer: Orangutaan
Description: Friends pose for a shot during a much needed hot summer dip in the Burrard ... Continue Reading »
Images: SmallRig, Godox, Lexar
It's been a busy week here at DPReview – we've shot several videos for the YouTube channel (so stay tuned for those) and published our review of the Canon EOS R5 II. We're not the only ones, though; accessory makers have been putting out a lot of gear over the past few days, including some stainless steel SD cards, a new flash unit, and a YouTuber-inspired tripod.
Before we get to that, though, let's look at what deals are out there.
Deal of the Week: High-end, smaller sensors, low prices
Canon's EOS R7 is currently $200 off its list price, selling for $1,299. When we reviewed it last year, we called it "one of the most well-rounded, versatile, and capable APS-C mirrorless cameras for the money" but only gave it a Silver award because of the lack of great lens options for APS-C Canons. Since then, though, Sigma has announced two great, fast zooms for RF-S, along with a series of primes, which could all serve as excellent companions to the EOS R7.
Buy now:Buy at B&H PhotoBuy at AdoramaBuy w/ RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM at Amazon.com
The Silver award-winning Panasonic G9 II is also on sale at $250 off ... Continue Reading »
Winners of the 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards
This week, Royal Observatory Greenwich announced the winners of its Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. There are 11 categories, ranging from photos of skyscapes, the moon, galaxies, and more.
According to the observatory, there were over 3,500 entries for this year's competition.
Starting today, the winning images and runner-ups will be on display at a gallery in the National Maritime Museum. If you don't happen to live in Greenwich, you can also view the runners-up for each category on the museum's website.
Overall Winner: Distorted Shadows of the Moon’s Surface Created by an Annular Eclipse by Ryan Imperio
Distorted Shadows of the Moon’s Surface Created by an Annular Eclipse, shot by Ryan Imperio in Odessa, Texas, was crowned the overall winner of the contest, as well as the winner of the 'Our Sun' category. According to a press release from the Observatory, Imperio said 'The images selected each year are absolutely astonishing and I am both thrilled and honoured to have my photo among them. I had hoped my image would be shared in some way but never expected to be selected as a winner, let alone Overall Winner!’
About the image: This is ... Continue Reading »
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Image: Leica
Leica has announced the M11-D, a camera in the M11 family that omits a rear display, opting to put an ISO dial in its place. The company says the lack of a display will help users focus on "the elementary aspects of pictorial design such as composition, aperture, shutter speed and ISO."
Underneath the display-less back plate, though, the M11-D is still a modern digital camera. It has a 60MP sensor, with enough cache to shoot five full-resolution images per second, 256GB of internal storage, and the ability to use UHS-II SD cards up to 2TB in size. The camera also includes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi that you can use to connect it to a smartphone, and USB-C for data transfer and charging.
Image: Leica
The M-11D also includes Leica's 'Content Credentials' system, which will let people verify whether the images taken with it have been edited and, if so, what changes have been made.
This isn't the first time Leica has produced a digital camera without a screen and marketed it as a purer photography experience. There was a similar model in the M10 family as well. Like its predecessor, ... Continue Reading »
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Canon's EOS R5 II is the company's latest high-end, full-frame mirrorless camera, which now gains a Stacked CMOS sensor and many of the autofocus features of the company's new flagship R1 model.
Key specifications:
45MP Stacked CMOS sensor
Eye-controlled AF subject selection
Up to 30fps continuous shooting with blackout free viewfinder
In-body stabilization rated at up to 8.5EV correction, coordinated with lens
Pre-burst capture (up to 0.5 sec in stills, 3 or 5 sec in video)
8K Raw video capture up to 60p
Canon C-Log2 profile
Waveforms and false color display
AF trained by machine learning for specific sports
AI-enhanced post-shot noise reduction or upscaling
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD
The Canon EOS R5 II is available, at a recommended sales price of $4299. This is a $400 increase over the original model (though less expensive in real terms if you account for inflation). A kit with the RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM has a suggested price of $5399.
There will also be a choice of three accessory grips, ... Continue Reading »
As part of DPReview.com's twenty fifth anniversary, we're looking back at significant launches from that time. And today we're looking at one of the most significant: the arrival, sixteen years ago today, of the world's first Mirrorless camera.
In early August 2008, Panasonic and Olympus had announced their plans to develop "significantly lighter and more compact interchangeable lens type digital camera systems," based on a variant of the Four Thirds system, but with a shorter flangeback distance. Or, as we called it: a mirrorless format and lens mount.
At first there were only diagrams showing that the lens mount would be smaller, not demonstrating how the new system would bring lenses closer to the sensor, so I had to quickly rough something up in Illustrator and then watch as it was used by countless other sites to show what had really changed.
Just over a month later, my colleague Lars and I found ourselves invited to Germany just before the Photokina trade show opened, to get our hands on the first example of this new technology: Panasonic's DMC-G1.
What was perhaps so striking about it is how familiar it felt: Panasonic had essentially made a miniature Canon Rebel, with a very similar form-factor ... Continue Reading »
Image: Nikon
Nikon has announced four look-up tables, or LUTs, that will 'apply the essence of RED’s color science' to N-Log footage shot with its mirrorless cameras, such as the Nikon Z8 or Z6.
Nikon says the LUTs will make it possible to 'achieve a look comparable to video shot on RED cinema cameras when working with N-Log footage.'
The pack includes a 'low contrast monochrome' LUT called Achromic and three versions a LUT called Film Bias. Nikon says the regular Film Bias LUT has 'warm colors and a satisfying level of contrast,' while the bleach bypass version has 'shallow tones and high contrast.' Film Bias Offset is meant to have 'deeply warm nostalgic colors.' You can view sample N-Log footage that we shot and applied the LUTs to below.
The LUTs are available as a free download from Nikon's website.
In theory, the LUTs – which are also available for Red cameras – could make it easier for editors to cut footage together from Red cameras and Nikon ones, provided they want to use the looks the LUTs create. However, Nikon's press release conspicuously does not say that N-Log footage graded with the LUTs will look the same as Red footage graded with the ... Continue Reading »
Image: Canon
Canon has announced its new RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM lens, a light and compact mid-range zoom with a constant F2.8 aperture. According to Canon, the lens is designed for both photo and video use and should appeal to photographers, videographers, and vloggers.
Optically, the lens is built around 15 elements in 12 groups, including two UD (ultra-low dispersion) and two aspherical elements. Its image stabilization system features a newly designed IS unit that allows for a lighter, smaller lens. Canon says it can deliver 7.5 stops of stabilization at the center and 7.0 stops at the corners when mounted on a camera with in-body image stabilization, and 5.5 stops on cameras without.
Another innovation can be found in the lens' autofocus system, which uses a new lead screw-type STM motor with a magnetic sensor to read the motor's rotational speed. According to Canon, this allows it to increase the rotational speed of the motor while maintaining high speed and precision. It also features "incredibly minimal" focus breathing for video work.
Although not an L lens, Canon claims the RF 28-70mm F2.8 has weather-resistant construction equivalent to an L-series lens.
In its press materials, Canon refers to the RF 28-70mm F2.8 as its ... Continue Reading »
Image: Canon
Canon has announced the Selphy QX20, a new entry in its lineup of portable printers. Like its predecessor, it can print pictures onto square 6.86cm x 6.86cm (2.7") paper, but the new generation adds the ability to print 5.3cm x 8.6cm (2.1" x 3.4") 'card size' images. It also gains the ability print without borders on three sides.
Currently, the square paper sells for $14.99 for a 20-pack. 20 pieces of the card size paper will cost the same, but it'll also be available in a 60-pack for $40.99. The Selphy QX20 can connect to Android and iOS devices over Wi-Fi, using Canon's Selphy Photo Layout app.
Image: Canon
Charging the QX20 should be a much nicer experience compared to the QX10. While the old model featured a micro USB plug and took around 120 minutes to charge, Canon says the QX20 can charge in around 80 minutes via the near-universal USB-C. It will print slightly faster as well; according to the company it'll take around 40 seconds per page, versus 43 seconds for the old model.
One downgrade from the previous model is that, in the US, the QX20 will only come in two colors: grey and white. The QX10 was available ... Continue Reading »
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Canon's EOS R5 II is the company's latest high-end, full-frame mirrorless camera, which now gains a Stacked CMOS sensor and many of the autofocus features of the company's new flagship R1 model.
Key specifications:
45MP Stacked CMOS sensor
Eye-controlled AF subject selection
Up to 30fps continuous shooting with blackout free viewfinder
In-body stabilization rated at up to 8.5EV correction, coordinated with lens
Pre-burst capture (up to 0.5 sec in stills, 3 or 5 sec in video)
8K Raw video capture up to 60p
Canon C-Log2 profile
Waveforms and false color display
AF trained by machine learning for specific sports
AI-enhanced post-shot noise reduction or upscaling
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD
The Canon EOS R5 II is available, at a recommended sales price of $4299. This is a $400 increase over the original model (though less expensive in real terms if you account for inflation). A kit with the RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM has a suggested price of $5399.
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The Fujifilm X-T50 is a classically-styled mid-level APS-C mirrorless camera. It's built around the 40MP X-Trans sensor used by the X-T5 and X-H2, and gains image stabilization.
It also gains the majority of the X-T5's features in a smaller, less expensive body.
Key specifications
40MP X-Trans BSI CMOS sensor
X-Processor 5 with majority of capabilities from X-T5
Image stabilization rated at up to 7.0EV
20 Film Simulation modes, including Reala ACE
Continuous shooting at up to 8fps (20 with E-shutter and crop)
Subject recognition AF
Tap to track AF in video mode
Video capture up to 6.2K/30 in 10-bit up to 4:2:2
Raw video out over HDMI
2.36M dot viewfinder with 0.62x magnification
Tilting rear touchscreen with 3.0" 1.84M dot LCD
Battery life rated up to 305 shots per charge (390 in eco mode)
UHS-II card slot
The X-T50 is available at a list price of $1399, representing a $500 increase over the X-T30 II and a $100 increase, relative to the 26MP, stabilized X-S20. It's also available with the retractable 15-45mm power zoom for ... Continue Reading »
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The EOS R1 is Canon's flagship mirrorless camera and is the first EOS body to receive the coveted 1-series moniker since the EOS-1D X Mark III in 2020, which is in line with Canon's regular release cadence for the EOS-1 series for the past decade. As with most other 1-series models, its features and specifications are aimed at sports photographers and photojournalists who need the highest-performing, most rugged camera available.
According to Canon, the EOS R1 is as reliable and durable as the 1D X Mark III but includes more advanced features than the EOS R3.
Key specifications
24.2MP Stacked CMOS Dual Pixel sensor
100% AF coverage with cross-type sensors
Up to 40fps blackout-free shooting (JPEG+Raw)
Pre-capture for photo and video (1/2 sec. for photos, 3 or 5 sec for video)
Eye-controlled AF with improved eye detection
AI-trained Autofocus and post-shot processing modes
6K/60p internal Raw video capture
DCI-4K capture up to 120fps
Canon C-Log2 gamma profile
Wi-Fi 6E and Ethernet connectivity
Canon says the EOS R1 will be available later in 2024 at a recommended price of $6300.
Index:
What's new?
How it compares
Body and controls
How it compares
Initial impressions
Specifications
Canon press release
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The Sony ZV-E10 II is the company's second-generation APS-C vlogging ILC. It brings a new sensor and larger battery, along with improved video specs.
Key features:
26MP APS-C BSI CMOS sensor
Full-width 4K at up to 30p
4K/60p from a 1.1x crop (5.6K capture)
10-bit video capture
S-Cinetone color mode and 'Creative Look' options
Imports LUTs for previewing, embedding or applying to S-Log3 footage
Three-capsule mic with automatic directional focus option
No mechanical shutter
The Sony ZV-E10 II will be available from early August at a recommended price of $999 body-only or $1099 with an updated 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II retracting power zoom. These prices represent a $300 increase over the original version. The ZV-E10 II will be available in black or white. The white version will come with a silver version of the 16-50mm PZ that won't be sold separately.
Buy now:$998 at Amazon.com$1098 w/ 16-50 at B&H Photo$1098 w/ 16-50 at Adorama
Index:
What's new
How it compares
Body & handling
Initial impressions vlogging video
Specifications
Press Release
What's new
New sensor
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The Leica D-Lux 8 is an updated 17MP enthusiast zoom compact camera that uses a series of crops of a Four Thirds sized sensor to give multiple aspect ratios. It's a gentle update of the D-Lux 7 with refreshed look, revised interface and a much-improved viewfinder.
Key Specifications
Up to 17MP images from a 22MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13mm) CMOS sensor
24-75mm equiv. 10.9-34mm F1.7-2.8 stabilized lens
2fps shooting with AF, up to 11fps without
Captures DNG Raw files
Larger, 2.36M dot OLED viewfinder
1.84M dot rear touchscreen
Updated user interface
UHS-II card compatibility
5Gbps USB-C port
The D-Lux 8 is one of the only enthusiast compacts on the market, but follows on from some of the best of their type. It combines a relatively large sensor, a bright F1.7-2.8 zoom and a high level of direct control for shutter speed, aperture value and ISO or exposure compensation. In many respects it's conceptually similar to Fujifilm's X100 series, but with a zoom.
The Leica D-Lux8 is available from July 2 at a recommended price ... Continue Reading »
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The Pentax 17 is the first Pentax film camera in two decades. It's a half-frame camera, meaning it captures two vertical frames in the space usually used for a single horizontal image on 35mm film. The number '17' in the name refers to the width of the 17 x 24mm frame that it captures.
Key features and specifications
Half-frame image capture (17 x 24mm)
37mm (equiv) FOV F3.5 lens
Zone focusing system with 6 zones
Circular leaf shutter (F3.5-16)
Built-in flash (6m/20ft at ISO100)
Optical tunnel viewfinder with frame lines
Exposure from 1/350 sec to 4 sec (+ Bulb)
Supports films from ISO 50 to ISO 3200
The Pentax 17 will be available in late June at a suggested retail price of $499. A bundle that includes one roll of Ilford HP5 Plus 400 B&W film, one roll of Kodak UltraMax 400 color film, two film processing coupons and a two-year extended warranty (for a total of three years) will sell for $599.
Buy now:$499 at B&H Photo$499 at Adorama
Who it's for
Before discussing the camera's features and performance, it's worth examining who the Pentax 17 is aimed at. Ricoh says it's seen a renewed interest in ... Continue Reading »
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The Nikon Z6III is the company's third-generation full-frame mirrorless camera, bringing a faster 24MP sensor that boosts the autofocus and video capabilities of this stills/video hybrid.
Key specifications
24MP "Partially Stacked" CMOS sensor
14fps with mech shutter, 20fps e-shutter up to 1000 Raw files
Up to 60fps JPEG in full resolution, 120fps with APS-C crop
In-body image stabilization rated at up to 8.0 stops
5.76M dot EVF with high brightness and wide color gamut
Fully articulated 3.2" 2.1M dot rear screen
6K/60p N-Raw video, 6K/30p ProRes Raw
5.4K/60p H.265 video
Pre-burst capture, pixel-shift high-res mode
The Nikon Z6III will be available from late June at a price of $2500. This is a $500 increase over the previous Z6 models but brings it into line with the likes of Canon's EOS R6 II and Sony's a7 IV, with which it directly competes.
Buy now:$2496 at Amazon.com$2497 at B&H Photo$2497 at Adorama
Index:
What's new?
How it compares
Body and controls
Initial impressions
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
What's new
24MP "Partially Stacked" CMOS sensor
Nikon's image of the Z6III's sensor, showing the extensive ... Continue Reading »
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The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7 is the latest in Panasonic's line of high-end cameras historically aimed at video shooters. We say 'historically' because the GH7 makes a strong case for being a true photo-video hybrid. It includes flagship video features like internal ProRes RAW recording, 32-bit float audio, and 4K/120p capture, along with all the photography features found on Panasonic's more recent G9 II model.
Key specifications
25.2MP BSI CMOS sensor with parallel readouts
Phase hybrid autofocus
ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ internal recording
32-bit Float audio capture
Arri LogC3 gamma profile (optional paid upgrade - see below)
UHD or DCI 4K in 10-bit 4:2:2 at up to 60p
Slow-mo UHD or DCI 4K in 10-bit 4:2:0 at up to 120 fps
5.7K full-width capture at up to 60p
5.8K Full-sensor 'open gate'/anamorphic capture at up to 30p
60 fps burst shooting with AF and pre-capture
External SSD recording
Real-time LUT support for photos and video
Lumix Lab app integration
1 x CFexpress Type B, 1 x UHS-II SD slot
Tilting/fully-articulating rear screen
Built-in fan for unlimited recording
The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7 has a suggested retail price of $2199, the same as the GH6 at launch in 2022. It is expected to ship in July ... Continue Reading »
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The Panasonic Lumix S9 is the newest addition to Panasonic's line of full-frame mirrorless cameras, though it differs considerably from previous models. It's the first in the series to diverge from the traditional DSLR form factor. More significantly, it's the first full-frame Lumix camera aimed squarely at social media content creators.
The basic premise of the S9 is that it's designed to simplify and speed-up the social media workflow. The goal is to allow content creators to generate photos or videos ready to publish straight out of the camera without additional editing in other applications.
Key specifications
24MP BSI CMOS sensor with on-sensor phase detection
4K 3:2 open-gate video in 25 or 30p (4:2:0 10-bit) with new 'MP4 (Lite)' codec
6K 3:2 open-gate video at up to 30p (4:2:0 10-bit)
6K or DCI/UHD 4K from full sensor width up to 30p
DCI/UHD 4K up to 60p (with APS-C crop)
Dedicated LUT button to apply LUTs in real time (photos and video)
Tight integration with the new Lumix Lab smartphone app
Dual ... Continue Reading »
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The Sony a9 III is the company's latest high-speed pro sports camera. It features a Stacked CMOS sensor capable of shooting at 120 fps and able to capture all its pixels' data simultaneously: the long hoped-for 'global' shutter.
Key features
24MP global shutter Stacked CMOS sensor
High speed shooting up to 120 fps
Pre-burst capture of up to 1 sec before the shutter is fully pressed
4K up to 60p from 6K capture, full-width sub-sampled 4K/120
Shutter speeds up to 1/80,000 with flash sync across the full range
9.44M dot (2048 x 1536px) OLED viewfinder with 0.9x magnification
2.0M dot rear LCD with tilting cradle on a fully articulated hinge
The a9 III is available now at a recommended price of $6000. This is a $1500 increase over the previous iteration from 2019. A matching VG-C5 battery grip that provides space for two batteries is available for an additional $398.
Buy now:$5998 at Amazon.com$5998 at B&H Photo$5998 at Adorama
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What's new
How it compares
Body & handling
Image quality
Autofocus and action ... Continue Reading »
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The APS-C chip in the Samsung NX1 was the largest BSI CMOS sensor we'd then seen. It would be another four years before one was used again, in the Fujifilm X-T3.
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Ten years ago today, in 2014, Samsung announced its flagship mirrorless camera, the NX1. Built around Samsung's own 28MP APS-C BSI-CMOS sensor, the NX1 arrived with a level of performance not previously seen in a mirrorless camera.
The NX1 featured a hybrid autofocus system with phase-detect AF points across 90% of the frame, 15fps burst shooting (along with an AF system that could keep up), 4K video and impressive wireless and Bluetooth connectivity. And, at a body-only price of $1499, it arrived at a competitive price for its class.
When I was assigned to lead the review of the NX1, Samsung was barely on my radar as a camera manufacturer. Of course, I knew Samsung manufactured cameras, but like many serious photographers, I had never used one. To be blunt, I was blown away by what the NX1 could do, and it turned out to be the most capable mirrorless camera I had experienced to date.
I had used ... 
DPReview Editors' Choice photo challenge: top picks
For our most recent Editors' Choice photo challenge, themed 'The Dog Days of Summer', we asked readers to share pictures showing how they embraced summer's hot, sweltering days. After submissions closed last week, our editors spent several days carefully reviewing all the entries and collectively selected our favorites.
With over 300 entries to choose from, our task was challenging, and we were reminded of how much talent exists within our DPReview community. Numerous photos could have made the cut – many more than we can present here – but we had to whittle it down to a manageable number.
On that note, we present our top 20 picks from this Editors' Choice photo challenge. And if we didn't get to feature your photo this time around, watch for our next photo challenge!
Sunset smile
Photographer: luka3rd
Description: My daughter enjoying the last sun rays on one of the summer evenings. It was taken in the village of Nea Skioni in Greece during our vacation in June of this year.
Equipment: Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
I think someone's watching...
Photographer: Orangutaan
Description: Friends pose for a shot during a much needed hot summer dip in the Burrard ... 
Images: SmallRig, Godox, Lexar
It's been a busy week here at DPReview – we've shot several videos for the YouTube channel (so stay tuned for those) and published our review of the Canon EOS R5 II. We're not the only ones, though; accessory makers have been putting out a lot of gear over the past few days, including some stainless steel SD cards, a new flash unit, and a YouTuber-inspired tripod.
Before we get to that, though, let's look at what deals are out there.
Deal of the Week: High-end, smaller sensors, low prices
Canon's EOS R7 is currently $200 off its list price, selling for $1,299. When we reviewed it last year, we called it "one of the most well-rounded, versatile, and capable APS-C mirrorless cameras for the money" but only gave it a Silver award because of the lack of great lens options for APS-C Canons. Since then, though, Sigma has announced two great, fast zooms for RF-S, along with a series of primes, which could all serve as excellent companions to the EOS R7.
Buy now:Buy at B&H PhotoBuy at AdoramaBuy w/ RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM at Amazon.com
The Silver award-winning Panasonic G9 II is also on sale at $250 off ... 
Winners of the 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards
This week, Royal Observatory Greenwich announced the winners of its Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. There are 11 categories, ranging from photos of skyscapes, the moon, galaxies, and more.
According to the observatory, there were over 3,500 entries for this year's competition.
Starting today, the winning images and runner-ups will be on display at a gallery in the National Maritime Museum. If you don't happen to live in Greenwich, you can also view the runners-up for each category on the museum's website.
Overall Winner: Distorted Shadows of the Moon’s Surface Created by an Annular Eclipse by Ryan Imperio
Distorted Shadows of the Moon’s Surface Created by an Annular Eclipse, shot by Ryan Imperio in Odessa, Texas, was crowned the overall winner of the contest, as well as the winner of the 'Our Sun' category. According to a press release from the Observatory, Imperio said 'The images selected each year are absolutely astonishing and I am both thrilled and honoured to have my photo among them. I had hoped my image would be shared in some way but never expected to be selected as a winner, let alone Overall Winner!’
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Leica has announced the M11-D, a camera in the M11 family that omits a rear display, opting to put an ISO dial in its place. The company says the lack of a display will help users focus on "the elementary aspects of pictorial design such as composition, aperture, shutter speed and ISO."
Underneath the display-less back plate, though, the M11-D is still a modern digital camera. It has a 60MP sensor, with enough cache to shoot five full-resolution images per second, 256GB of internal storage, and the ability to use UHS-II SD cards up to 2TB in size. The camera also includes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi that you can use to connect it to a smartphone, and USB-C for data transfer and charging.
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The M-11D also includes Leica's 'Content Credentials' system, which will let people verify whether the images taken with it have been edited and, if so, what changes have been made.
This isn't the first time Leica has produced a digital camera without a screen and marketed it as a purer photography experience. There was a similar model in the M10 family as well. Like its predecessor, ... 
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Canon's EOS R5 II is the company's latest high-end, full-frame mirrorless camera, which now gains a Stacked CMOS sensor and many of the autofocus features of the company's new flagship R1 model.
Key specifications:
45MP Stacked CMOS sensor
Eye-controlled AF subject selection
Up to 30fps continuous shooting with blackout free viewfinder
In-body stabilization rated at up to 8.5EV correction, coordinated with lens
Pre-burst capture (up to 0.5 sec in stills, 3 or 5 sec in video)
8K Raw video capture up to 60p
Canon C-Log2 profile
Waveforms and false color display
AF trained by machine learning for specific sports
AI-enhanced post-shot noise reduction or upscaling
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD
The Canon EOS R5 II is available, at a recommended sales price of $4299. This is a $400 increase over the original model (though less expensive in real terms if you account for inflation). A kit with the RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM has a suggested price of $5399.
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As part of DPReview.com's twenty fifth anniversary, we're looking back at significant launches from that time. And today we're looking at one of the most significant: the arrival, sixteen years ago today, of the world's first Mirrorless camera.
In early August 2008, Panasonic and Olympus had announced their plans to develop "significantly lighter and more compact interchangeable lens type digital camera systems," based on a variant of the Four Thirds system, but with a shorter flangeback distance. Or, as we called it: a mirrorless format and lens mount.
At first there were only diagrams showing that the lens mount would be smaller, not demonstrating how the new system would bring lenses closer to the sensor, so I had to quickly rough something up in Illustrator and then watch as it was used by countless other sites to show what had really changed.
Just over a month later, my colleague Lars and I found ourselves invited to Germany just before the Photokina trade show opened, to get our hands on the first example of this new technology: Panasonic's DMC-G1.
What was perhaps so striking about it is how familiar it felt: Panasonic had essentially made a miniature Canon Rebel, with a very similar form-factor ... 
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Nikon has announced four look-up tables, or LUTs, that will 'apply the essence of RED’s color science' to N-Log footage shot with its mirrorless cameras, such as the Nikon Z8 or Z6.
Nikon says the LUTs will make it possible to 'achieve a look comparable to video shot on RED cinema cameras when working with N-Log footage.'
The pack includes a 'low contrast monochrome' LUT called Achromic and three versions a LUT called Film Bias. Nikon says the regular Film Bias LUT has 'warm colors and a satisfying level of contrast,' while the bleach bypass version has 'shallow tones and high contrast.' Film Bias Offset is meant to have 'deeply warm nostalgic colors.' You can view sample N-Log footage that we shot and applied the LUTs to below.
The LUTs are available as a free download from Nikon's website.
In theory, the LUTs – which are also available for Red cameras – could make it easier for editors to cut footage together from Red cameras and Nikon ones, provided they want to use the looks the LUTs create. However, Nikon's press release conspicuously does not say that N-Log footage graded with the LUTs will look the same as Red footage graded with the ... 
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Canon has announced its new RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM lens, a light and compact mid-range zoom with a constant F2.8 aperture. According to Canon, the lens is designed for both photo and video use and should appeal to photographers, videographers, and vloggers.
Optically, the lens is built around 15 elements in 12 groups, including two UD (ultra-low dispersion) and two aspherical elements. Its image stabilization system features a newly designed IS unit that allows for a lighter, smaller lens. Canon says it can deliver 7.5 stops of stabilization at the center and 7.0 stops at the corners when mounted on a camera with in-body image stabilization, and 5.5 stops on cameras without.
Another innovation can be found in the lens' autofocus system, which uses a new lead screw-type STM motor with a magnetic sensor to read the motor's rotational speed. According to Canon, this allows it to increase the rotational speed of the motor while maintaining high speed and precision. It also features "incredibly minimal" focus breathing for video work.
Although not an L lens, Canon claims the RF 28-70mm F2.8 has weather-resistant construction equivalent to an L-series lens.
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Canon has announced the Selphy QX20, a new entry in its lineup of portable printers. Like its predecessor, it can print pictures onto square 6.86cm x 6.86cm (2.7") paper, but the new generation adds the ability to print 5.3cm x 8.6cm (2.1" x 3.4") 'card size' images. It also gains the ability print without borders on three sides.
Currently, the square paper sells for $14.99 for a 20-pack. 20 pieces of the card size paper will cost the same, but it'll also be available in a 60-pack for $40.99. The Selphy QX20 can connect to Android and iOS devices over Wi-Fi, using Canon's Selphy Photo Layout app.
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Charging the QX20 should be a much nicer experience compared to the QX10. While the old model featured a micro USB plug and took around 120 minutes to charge, Canon says the QX20 can charge in around 80 minutes via the near-universal USB-C. It will print slightly faster as well; according to the company it'll take around 40 seconds per page, versus 43 seconds for the old model.
One downgrade from the previous model is that, in the US, the QX20 will only come in two colors: grey and white. The QX10 was available ... 
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The Fujifilm X-T50 is a classically-styled mid-level APS-C mirrorless camera. It's built around the 40MP X-Trans sensor used by the X-T5 and X-H2, and gains image stabilization.
It also gains the majority of the X-T5's features in a smaller, less expensive body.
Key specifications
40MP X-Trans BSI CMOS sensor
X-Processor 5 with majority of capabilities from X-T5
Image stabilization rated at up to 7.0EV
20 Film Simulation modes, including Reala ACE
Continuous shooting at up to 8fps (20 with E-shutter and crop)
Subject recognition AF
Tap to track AF in video mode
Video capture up to 6.2K/30 in 10-bit up to 4:2:2
Raw video out over HDMI
2.36M dot viewfinder with 0.62x magnification
Tilting rear touchscreen with 3.0" 1.84M dot LCD
Battery life rated up to 305 shots per charge (390 in eco mode)
UHS-II card slot
The X-T50 is available at a list price of $1399, representing a $500 increase over the X-T30 II and a $100 increase, relative to the 26MP, stabilized X-S20. It's also available with the retractable 15-45mm power zoom for ... 
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The EOS R1 is Canon's flagship mirrorless camera and is the first EOS body to receive the coveted 1-series moniker since the EOS-1D X Mark III in 2020, which is in line with Canon's regular release cadence for the EOS-1 series for the past decade. As with most other 1-series models, its features and specifications are aimed at sports photographers and photojournalists who need the highest-performing, most rugged camera available.
According to Canon, the EOS R1 is as reliable and durable as the 1D X Mark III but includes more advanced features than the EOS R3.
Key specifications
24.2MP Stacked CMOS Dual Pixel sensor
100% AF coverage with cross-type sensors
Up to 40fps blackout-free shooting (JPEG+Raw)
Pre-capture for photo and video (1/2 sec. for photos, 3 or 5 sec for video)
Eye-controlled AF with improved eye detection
AI-trained Autofocus and post-shot processing modes
6K/60p internal Raw video capture
DCI-4K capture up to 120fps
Canon C-Log2 gamma profile
Wi-Fi 6E and Ethernet connectivity
Canon says the EOS R1 will be available later in 2024 at a recommended price of $6300.
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The Sony ZV-E10 II is the company's second-generation APS-C vlogging ILC. It brings a new sensor and larger battery, along with improved video specs.
Key features:
26MP APS-C BSI CMOS sensor
Full-width 4K at up to 30p
4K/60p from a 1.1x crop (5.6K capture)
10-bit video capture
S-Cinetone color mode and 'Creative Look' options
Imports LUTs for previewing, embedding or applying to S-Log3 footage
Three-capsule mic with automatic directional focus option
No mechanical shutter
The Sony ZV-E10 II will be available from early August at a recommended price of $999 body-only or $1099 with an updated 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II retracting power zoom. These prices represent a $300 increase over the original version. The ZV-E10 II will be available in black or white. The white version will come with a silver version of the 16-50mm PZ that won't be sold separately.
Buy now:$998 at Amazon.com$1098 w/ 16-50 at B&H Photo$1098 w/ 16-50 at Adorama
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Initial impressions vlogging video
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Press Release
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The Leica D-Lux 8 is an updated 17MP enthusiast zoom compact camera that uses a series of crops of a Four Thirds sized sensor to give multiple aspect ratios. It's a gentle update of the D-Lux 7 with refreshed look, revised interface and a much-improved viewfinder.
Key Specifications
Up to 17MP images from a 22MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13mm) CMOS sensor
24-75mm equiv. 10.9-34mm F1.7-2.8 stabilized lens
2fps shooting with AF, up to 11fps without
Captures DNG Raw files
Larger, 2.36M dot OLED viewfinder
1.84M dot rear touchscreen
Updated user interface
UHS-II card compatibility
5Gbps USB-C port
The D-Lux 8 is one of the only enthusiast compacts on the market, but follows on from some of the best of their type. It combines a relatively large sensor, a bright F1.7-2.8 zoom and a high level of direct control for shutter speed, aperture value and ISO or exposure compensation. In many respects it's conceptually similar to Fujifilm's X100 series, but with a zoom.
The Leica D-Lux8 is available from July 2 at a recommended price ... 
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The Pentax 17 is the first Pentax film camera in two decades. It's a half-frame camera, meaning it captures two vertical frames in the space usually used for a single horizontal image on 35mm film. The number '17' in the name refers to the width of the 17 x 24mm frame that it captures.
Key features and specifications
Half-frame image capture (17 x 24mm)
37mm (equiv) FOV F3.5 lens
Zone focusing system with 6 zones
Circular leaf shutter (F3.5-16)
Built-in flash (6m/20ft at ISO100)
Optical tunnel viewfinder with frame lines
Exposure from 1/350 sec to 4 sec (+ Bulb)
Supports films from ISO 50 to ISO 3200
The Pentax 17 will be available in late June at a suggested retail price of $499. A bundle that includes one roll of Ilford HP5 Plus 400 B&W film, one roll of Kodak UltraMax 400 color film, two film processing coupons and a two-year extended warranty (for a total of three years) will sell for $599.
Buy now:$499 at B&H Photo$499 at Adorama
Who it's for
Before discussing the camera's features and performance, it's worth examining who the Pentax 17 is aimed at. Ricoh says it's seen a renewed interest in ... 
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The Nikon Z6III is the company's third-generation full-frame mirrorless camera, bringing a faster 24MP sensor that boosts the autofocus and video capabilities of this stills/video hybrid.
Key specifications
24MP "Partially Stacked" CMOS sensor
14fps with mech shutter, 20fps e-shutter up to 1000 Raw files
Up to 60fps JPEG in full resolution, 120fps with APS-C crop
In-body image stabilization rated at up to 8.0 stops
5.76M dot EVF with high brightness and wide color gamut
Fully articulated 3.2" 2.1M dot rear screen
6K/60p N-Raw video, 6K/30p ProRes Raw
5.4K/60p H.265 video
Pre-burst capture, pixel-shift high-res mode
The Nikon Z6III will be available from late June at a price of $2500. This is a $500 increase over the previous Z6 models but brings it into line with the likes of Canon's EOS R6 II and Sony's a7 IV, with which it directly competes.
Buy now:$2496 at Amazon.com$2497 at B&H Photo$2497 at Adorama
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Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
What's new
24MP "Partially Stacked" CMOS sensor
Nikon's image of the Z6III's sensor, showing the extensive ... 
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The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7 is the latest in Panasonic's line of high-end cameras historically aimed at video shooters. We say 'historically' because the GH7 makes a strong case for being a true photo-video hybrid. It includes flagship video features like internal ProRes RAW recording, 32-bit float audio, and 4K/120p capture, along with all the photography features found on Panasonic's more recent G9 II model.
Key specifications
25.2MP BSI CMOS sensor with parallel readouts
Phase hybrid autofocus
ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ internal recording
32-bit Float audio capture
Arri LogC3 gamma profile (optional paid upgrade - see below)
UHD or DCI 4K in 10-bit 4:2:2 at up to 60p
Slow-mo UHD or DCI 4K in 10-bit 4:2:0 at up to 120 fps
5.7K full-width capture at up to 60p
5.8K Full-sensor 'open gate'/anamorphic capture at up to 30p
60 fps burst shooting with AF and pre-capture
External SSD recording
Real-time LUT support for photos and video
Lumix Lab app integration
1 x CFexpress Type B, 1 x UHS-II SD slot
Tilting/fully-articulating rear screen
Built-in fan for unlimited recording
The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7 has a suggested retail price of $2199, the same as the GH6 at launch in 2022. It is expected to ship in July ... 
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The Panasonic Lumix S9 is the newest addition to Panasonic's line of full-frame mirrorless cameras, though it differs considerably from previous models. It's the first in the series to diverge from the traditional DSLR form factor. More significantly, it's the first full-frame Lumix camera aimed squarely at social media content creators.
The basic premise of the S9 is that it's designed to simplify and speed-up the social media workflow. The goal is to allow content creators to generate photos or videos ready to publish straight out of the camera without additional editing in other applications.
Key specifications
24MP BSI CMOS sensor with on-sensor phase detection
4K 3:2 open-gate video in 25 or 30p (4:2:0 10-bit) with new 'MP4 (Lite)' codec
6K 3:2 open-gate video at up to 30p (4:2:0 10-bit)
6K or DCI/UHD 4K from full sensor width up to 30p
DCI/UHD 4K up to 60p (with APS-C crop)
Dedicated LUT button to apply LUTs in real time (photos and video)
Tight integration with the new Lumix Lab smartphone app
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The Sony a9 III is the company's latest high-speed pro sports camera. It features a Stacked CMOS sensor capable of shooting at 120 fps and able to capture all its pixels' data simultaneously: the long hoped-for 'global' shutter.
Key features
24MP global shutter Stacked CMOS sensor
High speed shooting up to 120 fps
Pre-burst capture of up to 1 sec before the shutter is fully pressed
4K up to 60p from 6K capture, full-width sub-sampled 4K/120
Shutter speeds up to 1/80,000 with flash sync across the full range
9.44M dot (2048 x 1536px) OLED viewfinder with 0.9x magnification
2.0M dot rear LCD with tilting cradle on a fully articulated hinge
The a9 III is available now at a recommended price of $6000. This is a $1500 increase over the previous iteration from 2019. A matching VG-C5 battery grip that provides space for two batteries is available for an additional $398.
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