Elsa's gear list for the Olympics includes four Canon R1 bodies with a wide selection of lenses and additional accessories.
Image: Elsa Garrison
The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games have been underway for over a week now, and Getty Images photographer Elsa Garrison has been logging long hours on the ice to capture the action. We previously spoke with Elsa about her experiences as a sports photographer and the first woman staff photographer at Getty Images. Now she's sharing some behind-the-scenes looks at the gear she has on hand and how she's approaching photographing these Winter Games.
Elsa is currently in Milan to capture the ice events such as women's and men's ice hockey, all of the various figure skating competitions, speed skating and short track speed skating. "As a Minnesotan, I am most familiar with covering ice hockey," Elsa revealed. "It was one of the first sports I learned to cover when I began my sport photographic journey at age 15, so this sport feels like home to me." She also loves short track speed skating because it is so fast and chaotic.
"For the Opening Ceremony, I [was] one of two Getty Images photographers on the field of play to capture ... Continue Reading »
Kodak DCS army 1991-2001
Photo: Maoby
For last week's Question of the Week, the conversation shifted from camera disasters to something most are far more proud to display: the cameras you’ve chosen to keep. We noticed many of you stuck with the same brand or even era of camera, but many more had a surprisingly wide array of brands, lens types and some interesting nostalgic objects. Each collection felt less like a lineup of gear and more like a historic timeline of your unique photographic life.
Read on and view the wide array of cameras collected over the years by our readers.
Your impressive camera collections
Just one part of my collection.
Photo: vigi
icexe: The Nikkormat FTn was my very first "real" camera, bought during my college days back in the late 80s-early 90s. This thing is bullet-proof, surviving being tossed around in my backpack on various road and camping trips, punk rock concerts in seedy little nightclubs, drinks being spilled on it, and mud being splattered all over it. One time, it was stolen from my apartment in a break-in, but I later found it on the ground behind the apartment; the thieves probably dropped it in their hurry to flee with my stereo and ... Continue Reading »
Image: Google
Google has announced the Pixel 10a, the latest entry in the tech giant's smartphone lineup. The last iteration of the entry-level phone marked a move away from the Pixel's iconic camera bar, and now Google is taking things a step further with a camera array that's completely flush with the rest of the phone's back. Aside from the redesign, the 10a will be very familiar, as it shares most specs and features with the previous generation.
The smoothed-out design will be a big benefit to those who don't like using a case. The phone will now sit flat on surfaces; gone are the days of rocking when you set it down. And it won't get caught when you take it in or out of your pockets.
Image: Google
While Google flattened the camera array, the phone's body didn't get any thicker than the 9a. There also hasn't been a camera downgrade. Like the previous model, the 10a features a 48MP main camera with a Type 1/2 (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor and a 13MP ultra wide camera with a Type 1/3.1 (5.0 x 3.7mm) sensor. When asked how they achieved this, Google simply said that the team has the best engineers and ... Continue Reading »
Sony World Photography Awards category winners
The Sony World Photography Awards has announced the 10 category winners and 120 shortlisted photographers of its 2026 Open Competition. The contest, which is in its 19th year, aims to recognize the best single images taken in the past year. The 2026 edition received over 430,000 images from more than 200 countries and territories. The entries showcase a diverse range of imagery, including dramatic landscapes, humorous portraits and more.
The Open Photographer of the Year will be announced at the awards ceremony in London on April 16. The winner will receive a $5000 cash prize along with Sony imaging equipment. A selection of winning and shortlisted images will be on display as part of the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition at Somerset House from April 17 to May 4, 2026.
You can see all of the shortlisted images at the World Photography Organization website.
Architecture
Photographer: Markus Naarttijärvi
Image name: Industrial Layers
Description: Taken on a dark night, this view of the paper mill in Obbola, Sweden, reveals layers of shadows, concrete, clouds and sky.
Technical details: Fujifilm GFX100s II | GF110mm F2 LM WR | F2.8 | 1/18 sec | ISO 3200
Copyright: Markus Naarttijärvi, Sweden, Winner, Open Competition, Architecture, Sony ... Continue Reading »
DPReview has been selected as one of four founding Global Media Partners for CP+.
Each year in February, the camera industry gathers in Yokohama, Japan, for CP+ Expo, the industry's official trade show sponsored by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). What's more, DPReview has been selected as one of four founding Global Media Partners for CIPA's CP+ partnership program, bringing you exclusive news, insights, and hands-on access to the event.
CP+2026 runs from February 26th to March 1st. We've created a dedicated CP+ show page to help you track all the news from CP+ in one place. This is where you'll find our latest updates – including content that may not appear on our homepage – ranging from breaking news and hands-on impressions to behind-the-scenes looks at the event and more.
Let us know if there's anything specific you want us to watch for, and we'll keep our eye out!
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Photo: Mitchell Clark
Earlier this year, Nikon announced the Nikkor 24-105mm F4-7.1, a new, budget full-frame zoom lens designed to be kitted with its entry-level full-frame offering, the Z5II. We've put in some time with it to see how it performs.
As a note, while we've spent some time with the lens on a Z5II, our sample gallery was produced using the higher-resolution Z8; it's probably not a pairing you'll see often out in the wild, but we want to show the lens's image quality in as much detail as possible.
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Speaking of, I'll admit that I had certain expectations coming into shooting with this lens. If you've ever used an inexpensive lens with a wide focal range and a relatively slow, variable aperture, you're probably aware that it's not a formula for great image quality. Despite that, I found the 24-105mm to be decently sharp for most of the frame, even wide open. Vignetting was also quite a bit better than I'd have guessed; it's there at F4, and doesn't fully go away until F8, but even wide open it's not too noticeable unless you're specifically ... Continue Reading »
Mastering your autofocus settings lets you capture almost anything.
Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 @ 77mm | F2.8 | 1/1250 | ISO 110
Photo: Richard Butler
If you've recently picked up your first camera and find yourself frequently getting out of focus images, it may be a sign that you need to tweak your focus settings. While autofocus seems like it should be simple and straightforward, camera manufacturers offer a long list of settings to adjust autofocus performance for different situations. All of those options can be incredibly confusing, especially if you’re new to photography. In this guide, we'll break down the most basic focus terms and settings to help you identify which are best for you and the subjects you photograph most often.
Focus modes
Some cameras have a physical control for autofocus mode, but most will handle it through their on-screen menus.
The first autofocus setting to consider is your camera's autofocus mode, which changes how the camera behaves once it starts focusing. Most cameras offer Continuous Autofocus (often referred to as AF-C or AI Servo on Canon) and Single Autofocus (AF-S on many brands, and One Shot on Canon). Many cameras also offer Automatic or Hybrid Autofocus (often called AF-A or AI Focus on ... Continue Reading »
I photographed this pup during an event called "Barktoberfest," where people dressed their pets for Halloween and brought them to work. He was fascinated by my camera, and followed me around peering into the lens, just begging me to take his photo. Some dogs just love being in front of the camera.
Photo: Dale Baskin
Our February Editors' photo challenge theme is "Canine Capers."
This month, our Editor's challenge has gone to the dogs. Literally. We want to see your most impressive dog photography. Whether you've captured a soulful portrait, an action shot of a pup in flight, or your furry sidekick in an embarrassingly bad Halloween costume, we want to see it. Our favorites will be featured in an article on the DPReview homepage.
Photos can be submitted between Sunday, February 15, and Saturday, February 21 (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 read the full rules and ... Continue Reading »
A gigantic fin whale gently breaking the water's surface. What do you feel about the top-down shooting angle in this image? How does it compare to other top-down shots you've seen? (Disko Bay, Greenland)
DJI Mavic 3 Classic | ISO 100 | 1/400 sec | F4
Aerial photography has always offered a unique perspective, and recent technological advances have made this genre of photography more accessible than ever. But what are the implications for the wildlife we're trying to capture?
In this article, I'd like to share my thoughts about wildlife photography from the air, namely, using a manned aircraft (helicopter or light plane) or a drone. Photographing animals from the air is a somewhat controversial subject, both in terms of how the images look and the moral implications.
"A photographer shouldn't shoot wildlife from the air if doing so causes any serious distress or harm to the animals."
Let's address the second controversy first, since people tend to have strong feelings about it.
A photographer shouldn't shoot wildlife from the air if doing so causes any serious distress or harm to the animals. This means, for example, that if a bear is hunting, disturbing it with a buzzing drone and ruining the chase – and ... Continue Reading »
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This week, we published our review of the Fujifilm X-T30 III, the company's entry-level, SLR-shaped camera with a now venerable 26MP APS-C sensor. It's shown up in enough of the company's cameras that there are few surprises left when it comes to the image quality, but we still like to share some of the images we take with a camera during the review process.
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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
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. This brings it into line with the X-M5 and X-T50.
It ... 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
2025
Feb 25: Initial review published
Mar ... 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
What is it?
As the name implies, the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is a black-and-white only ... Continue Reading »
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Updated: December 22, 2025
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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91%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
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, subsampled 4K 120p
3:2 Open Gate recording up to 30p
The Canon EOS R6 III is available at a recommended price of $2799, a $300 premium over the Mark II's launch price. The EOS R6 II has formally dropped to a $2299 price point. There is also a variant costing $100 more, designed to work with the professional stop-motion software, Dragonframe.
The EOS R6 III is 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
Image quality
Autofocus
Video Capabilities
Video performance
In use
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Press release
Specifications
What's new?
New sensor
The 33MP ... Continue Reading »
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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 60p derived from 7K capture, 4K 120p with 1.5x crop
AI-based auto-framing in video
Sony says the a7 V will be available from late December 2025 at a recommended retail price of around $2899.
Index:
What's new?
In context
Body and handling
Video
Initial assessment
Sample gallery
Press release
Specifications
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). We've seen this "partially stacked" technology in 24MP cameras like the Nikon Z6III and Panasonic S1II, but here it's being applied to a higher-resolution sensor.
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Editor's note: This review is based on Panasonic's November 2025 v1.2 firmware update for the S1II, which was provided to DPReview ahead of its public release.
91%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1II is the company's second-generation, high-end 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera, now based around a partially stacked CMOS sensor, and the same body introduced as the S1RII.
Key specifications
24MP partially-stacked BSI CMOS sensor
Up to 70fps shooting, including Raw
1.5 seconds pre-burst capture
96MP multi-shot mode with in-cam combination and motion correction
10-bit HLG HEIF still images
In-body stabilization rated at up to 8.0EV of correction
Open-gate 6K video up to 30p
Full-width 5.9K or 4K up to 60p
4K/120p video with slight crop
6K Raw output over HDMI
Built-in fan for extended recording
External SSD output for video
V-Log with 15-stops in DR Boost mode
Arri C-Log3 paid upgrade option
4 channel and 32-bit float audio with XLR2 adapter
Bluetooth timecode sync
The Panasonic S1II is available now at a recommended price of $3199. As with the launch of the original S1, this is around $400 more than the ... Continue Reading »
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The Leica Q3 Monochrom is a black-and-white only version of the company's 61MP full-frame fixed 28mm lens camera.
Key specifications
61MP BSI CMOS sensor with no color filter
Reduced res JPEGs or Raws at 36MP or 18MP
28mm F1.7 lens
5.76M dot OLED EVF with 0.79x magnification
3" tilt touchscreen LCD with 1.84 million dots
8K video capture in UHD or DCI ratios up to 30p (H.265)
Apple ProRes 422HQ support for 1080p video capture up to 60p
AI-assisted perspective control mode
IP52-rated dust and water resistant
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
The Leica Q3 Monochrom will be available from today at a recommended price of $7790.
Index:
What is it
How it compares
Body and handling
Initial assessment
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
What is it?
The Q3 Monochrom is an updated version of the Q2 Monochrom based, as the name implies, on the newer Q3 camera. This means it has the same lens as the Q2 but with the excellent 61MP BSI CMOS sensor and Maestro IV processor from the newer camera, bringing features such as perspective correction.
However, unlike the color Q3, it does not ... Continue Reading »
Elsa's gear list for the Olympics includes four Canon R1 bodies with a wide selection of lenses and additional accessories.
Image: Elsa Garrison
The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games have been underway for over a week now, and Getty Images photographer Elsa Garrison has been logging long hours on the ice to capture the action. We previously spoke with Elsa about her experiences as a sports photographer and the first woman staff photographer at Getty Images. Now she's sharing some behind-the-scenes looks at the gear she has on hand and how she's approaching photographing these Winter Games.
Elsa is currently in Milan to capture the ice events such as women's and men's ice hockey, all of the various figure skating competitions, speed skating and short track speed skating. "As a Minnesotan, I am most familiar with covering ice hockey," Elsa revealed. "It was one of the first sports I learned to cover when I began my sport photographic journey at age 15, so this sport feels like home to me." She also loves short track speed skating because it is so fast and chaotic.
"For the Opening Ceremony, I [was] one of two Getty Images photographers on the field of play to capture ... 
Kodak DCS army 1991-2001
Photo: Maoby
For last week's Question of the Week, the conversation shifted from camera disasters to something most are far more proud to display: the cameras you’ve chosen to keep. We noticed many of you stuck with the same brand or even era of camera, but many more had a surprisingly wide array of brands, lens types and some interesting nostalgic objects. Each collection felt less like a lineup of gear and more like a historic timeline of your unique photographic life.
Read on and view the wide array of cameras collected over the years by our readers.
Your impressive camera collections
Just one part of my collection.
Photo: vigi
icexe: The Nikkormat FTn was my very first "real" camera, bought during my college days back in the late 80s-early 90s. This thing is bullet-proof, surviving being tossed around in my backpack on various road and camping trips, punk rock concerts in seedy little nightclubs, drinks being spilled on it, and mud being splattered all over it. One time, it was stolen from my apartment in a break-in, but I later found it on the ground behind the apartment; the thieves probably dropped it in their hurry to flee with my stereo and ... 
Image: Google
Google has announced the Pixel 10a, the latest entry in the tech giant's smartphone lineup. The last iteration of the entry-level phone marked a move away from the Pixel's iconic camera bar, and now Google is taking things a step further with a camera array that's completely flush with the rest of the phone's back. Aside from the redesign, the 10a will be very familiar, as it shares most specs and features with the previous generation.
The smoothed-out design will be a big benefit to those who don't like using a case. The phone will now sit flat on surfaces; gone are the days of rocking when you set it down. And it won't get caught when you take it in or out of your pockets.
Image: Google
While Google flattened the camera array, the phone's body didn't get any thicker than the 9a. There also hasn't been a camera downgrade. Like the previous model, the 10a features a 48MP main camera with a Type 1/2 (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor and a 13MP ultra wide camera with a Type 1/3.1 (5.0 x 3.7mm) sensor. When asked how they achieved this, Google simply said that the team has the best engineers and ... 
Sony World Photography Awards category winners
The Sony World Photography Awards has announced the 10 category winners and 120 shortlisted photographers of its 2026 Open Competition. The contest, which is in its 19th year, aims to recognize the best single images taken in the past year. The 2026 edition received over 430,000 images from more than 200 countries and territories. The entries showcase a diverse range of imagery, including dramatic landscapes, humorous portraits and more.
The Open Photographer of the Year will be announced at the awards ceremony in London on April 16. The winner will receive a $5000 cash prize along with Sony imaging equipment. A selection of winning and shortlisted images will be on display as part of the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition at Somerset House from April 17 to May 4, 2026.
You can see all of the shortlisted images at the World Photography Organization website.
Architecture
Photographer: Markus Naarttijärvi
Image name: Industrial Layers
Description: Taken on a dark night, this view of the paper mill in Obbola, Sweden, reveals layers of shadows, concrete, clouds and sky.
Technical details: Fujifilm GFX100s II | GF110mm F2 LM WR | F2.8 | 1/18 sec | ISO 3200
Copyright: Markus Naarttijärvi, Sweden, Winner, Open Competition, Architecture, Sony ... 
DPReview has been selected as one of four founding Global Media Partners for CP+.
Each year in February, the camera industry gathers in Yokohama, Japan, for CP+ Expo, the industry's official trade show sponsored by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). What's more, DPReview has been selected as one of four founding Global Media Partners for CIPA's CP+ partnership program, bringing you exclusive news, insights, and hands-on access to the event.
CP+2026 runs from February 26th to March 1st. We've created a dedicated CP+ show page to help you track all the news from CP+ in one place. This is where you'll find our latest updates – including content that may not appear on our homepage – ranging from breaking news and hands-on impressions to behind-the-scenes looks at the event and more.
Let us know if there's anything specific you want us to watch for, and we'll keep our eye out!
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Photo: Mitchell Clark
Earlier this year, Nikon announced the Nikkor 24-105mm F4-7.1, a new, budget full-frame zoom lens designed to be kitted with its entry-level full-frame offering, the Z5II. We've put in some time with it to see how it performs.
As a note, while we've spent some time with the lens on a Z5II, our sample gallery was produced using the higher-resolution Z8; it's probably not a pairing you'll see often out in the wild, but we want to show the lens's image quality in as much detail as possible.
Jump to Sample Gallery
Speaking of, I'll admit that I had certain expectations coming into shooting with this lens. If you've ever used an inexpensive lens with a wide focal range and a relatively slow, variable aperture, you're probably aware that it's not a formula for great image quality. Despite that, I found the 24-105mm to be decently sharp for most of the frame, even wide open. Vignetting was also quite a bit better than I'd have guessed; it's there at F4, and doesn't fully go away until F8, but even wide open it's not too noticeable unless you're specifically ... 
Mastering your autofocus settings lets you capture almost anything.
Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 @ 77mm | F2.8 | 1/1250 | ISO 110
Photo: Richard Butler
If you've recently picked up your first camera and find yourself frequently getting out of focus images, it may be a sign that you need to tweak your focus settings. While autofocus seems like it should be simple and straightforward, camera manufacturers offer a long list of settings to adjust autofocus performance for different situations. All of those options can be incredibly confusing, especially if you’re new to photography. In this guide, we'll break down the most basic focus terms and settings to help you identify which are best for you and the subjects you photograph most often.
Focus modes
Some cameras have a physical control for autofocus mode, but most will handle it through their on-screen menus.
The first autofocus setting to consider is your camera's autofocus mode, which changes how the camera behaves once it starts focusing. Most cameras offer Continuous Autofocus (often referred to as AF-C or AI Servo on Canon) and Single Autofocus (AF-S on many brands, and One Shot on Canon). Many cameras also offer Automatic or Hybrid Autofocus (often called AF-A or AI Focus on ... 
I photographed this pup during an event called "Barktoberfest," where people dressed their pets for Halloween and brought them to work. He was fascinated by my camera, and followed me around peering into the lens, just begging me to take his photo. Some dogs just love being in front of the camera.
Photo: Dale Baskin
Our February Editors' photo challenge theme is "Canine Capers."
This month, our Editor's challenge has gone to the dogs. Literally. We want to see your most impressive dog photography. Whether you've captured a soulful portrait, an action shot of a pup in flight, or your furry sidekick in an embarrassingly bad Halloween costume, we want to see it. Our favorites will be featured in an article on the DPReview homepage.
Photos can be submitted between Sunday, February 15, and Saturday, February 21 (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!
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A gigantic fin whale gently breaking the water's surface. What do you feel about the top-down shooting angle in this image? How does it compare to other top-down shots you've seen? (Disko Bay, Greenland)
DJI Mavic 3 Classic | ISO 100 | 1/400 sec | F4
Aerial photography has always offered a unique perspective, and recent technological advances have made this genre of photography more accessible than ever. But what are the implications for the wildlife we're trying to capture?
In this article, I'd like to share my thoughts about wildlife photography from the air, namely, using a manned aircraft (helicopter or light plane) or a drone. Photographing animals from the air is a somewhat controversial subject, both in terms of how the images look and the moral implications.
"A photographer shouldn't shoot wildlife from the air if doing so causes any serious distress or harm to the animals."
Let's address the second controversy first, since people tend to have strong feelings about it.
A photographer shouldn't shoot wildlife from the air if doing so causes any serious distress or harm to the animals. This means, for example, that if a bear is hunting, disturbing it with a buzzing drone and ruining the chase – and ... 
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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
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. This brings it into line with the X-M5 and X-T50.
It ... 
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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
2025
Feb 25: Initial review published
Mar ... 
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
What is it?
As the name implies, the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is a black-and-white only ... 
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Updated: December 22, 2025
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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91%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
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, subsampled 4K 120p
3:2 Open Gate recording up to 30p
The Canon EOS R6 III is available at a recommended price of $2799, a $300 premium over the Mark II's launch price. The EOS R6 II has formally dropped to a $2299 price point. There is also a variant costing $100 more, designed to work with the professional stop-motion software, Dragonframe.
The EOS R6 III is 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
Image quality
Autofocus
Video Capabilities
Video performance
In use
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Press release
Specifications
What's new?
New sensor
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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 60p derived from 7K capture, 4K 120p with 1.5x crop
AI-based auto-framing in video
Sony says the a7 V will be available from late December 2025 at a recommended retail price of around $2899.
Index:
What's new?
In context
Body and handling
Video
Initial assessment
Sample gallery
Press release
Specifications
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). We've seen this "partially stacked" technology in 24MP cameras like the Nikon Z6III and Panasonic S1II, but here it's being applied to a higher-resolution sensor.
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Editor's note: This review is based on Panasonic's November 2025 v1.2 firmware update for the S1II, which was provided to DPReview ahead of its public release.
91%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1II is the company's second-generation, high-end 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera, now based around a partially stacked CMOS sensor, and the same body introduced as the S1RII.
Key specifications
24MP partially-stacked BSI CMOS sensor
Up to 70fps shooting, including Raw
1.5 seconds pre-burst capture
96MP multi-shot mode with in-cam combination and motion correction
10-bit HLG HEIF still images
In-body stabilization rated at up to 8.0EV of correction
Open-gate 6K video up to 30p
Full-width 5.9K or 4K up to 60p
4K/120p video with slight crop
6K Raw output over HDMI
Built-in fan for extended recording
External SSD output for video
V-Log with 15-stops in DR Boost mode
Arri C-Log3 paid upgrade option
4 channel and 32-bit float audio with XLR2 adapter
Bluetooth timecode sync
The Panasonic S1II is available now at a recommended price of $3199. As with the launch of the original S1, this is around $400 more than the ... 
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The Leica Q3 Monochrom is a black-and-white only version of the company's 61MP full-frame fixed 28mm lens camera.
Key specifications
61MP BSI CMOS sensor with no color filter
Reduced res JPEGs or Raws at 36MP or 18MP
28mm F1.7 lens
5.76M dot OLED EVF with 0.79x magnification
3" tilt touchscreen LCD with 1.84 million dots
8K video capture in UHD or DCI ratios up to 30p (H.265)
Apple ProRes 422HQ support for 1080p video capture up to 60p
AI-assisted perspective control mode
IP52-rated dust and water resistant
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
The Leica Q3 Monochrom will be available from today at a recommended price of $7790.
Index:
What is it
How it compares
Body and handling
Initial assessment
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
What is it?
The Q3 Monochrom is an updated version of the Q2 Monochrom based, as the name implies, on the newer Q3 camera. This means it has the same lens as the Q2 but with the excellent 61MP BSI CMOS sensor and Maestro IV processor from the newer camera, bringing features such as perspective correction.
However, unlike the color Q3, it does not ...