April Editor's photo challenge: RGB
In this month's Editor's photo challenge, we asked you to share your photos featuring a red, green and blue color palette. At this point, it's no surprise that the DPReview community delivered – far from leaving us blue or red with anger, the images we've featured here made us green with envy.
Our top picks on the following pages are presented in random order. You can see all the photos submitted here.
Girl With Llama
Photographer: JeffryzPhoto
Photographer's description: High up in the Andes Mountains of Peru near the Sacred Valley a girl walks with her pet llama. Even the llama is wearing red, green, blue, and white.
Equipment: Fujifilm X-T4 + Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Athens in full spring
Photographer: xenofon
Photographer's description: At the heart of Athens, a metropolis of 3.5 million people, nature can still be present with all its beauty and grandeur. Provided you have the will and the patience to look closely enough.
Equipment: Canon EOS R10 + Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Cadillac #40
Photographer: Sergio Image
Photographer's description: Going to see a race at the Sebring Raceway had been in my bucket list for many years. So to celebrate my retirement, my wife and I got the ... Continue Reading »
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Shooting with the Sigma BF in London
Photo: Al Power
Editor Richard Butler took the Sigma BF as a travel companion on his recent vacation to the UK. He wrote about the experience of using the camera, but we also wanted to highlight the sample images he shot.
Click here to read Richard's real-world shooting experience with the Sigma BF
The gallery includes a mixture of out-of-camera JPEGs, shot primarily in the Mono and Rich color modes, along with a handful of images reprocessed from Raw in the camera, with adjustments made to highlight or shadow response.
One photo per day with the Sigma BF
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In addition to his attempts to shoot one 'good' photo per day, Richard also spent a day on a photo walk around London with a friend from his earliest days of digital photography. These shots include more extensive use of the camera's black-and-white mode, again with some examples re-processed in-camera.
A photo walk in London
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Photos: Sissi Lu, PortKeys, Peak Design, Viltrox
Welcome to the accessory roundup! This week, we have a lot to go over, including a graphic novel about a famous photographer, a phone case that'll survive whatever conditions you find yourself in and a stylish on-camera flash. First, though, let's look at the deals
Deals of the week
Photo: Canon
The Canon EOS R6 II is one of our favorite cameras at its price point, and this week it's on sale for $200 off its MSRP putting it right at $2000.
Buy now:$1999 at Amazon.comBuy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
Image: Sony
If you find yourself wanting a bit – okay, a lot – more resolution, Sony's a7R V is also on sale to the tune of $400 off.
Buy now:Buy at Amazon.comBuy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
A flash with retro style
Image:Viltrox
Viltrox's latest on-camera flash, the Vintage Z1, is designed to fit in with retro-style cameras like the Nikon Zf or Fujifilm X-T series. It has a silver and leatherete finish and its power knob offers a pop of brass-color. Its manual control knob, which gives you access to its seven power levles, also has a bit of retro flaire. It has ... Continue Reading »
There's always an epic amount of work that goes on behind the scenes with any movie, far beyond just the filming portion. In a recent video shared on Kodak's YouTube, director Ryan Coogler (Creed, Black Panther) provides unique insight into some of that process, breaking down the different film formats and aspect ratios in conjunction with the release of his new movie, Sinners.
It's been an incredibly popular video on social media, with people saying it's like "a masterclass" in filmmaking and even making them want to go to film school. One Instagram user, redbikebluebike, even said, "Straight up film school for the public. Free tuition." On YouTube, TheUltimateKawai1 said, "I love this. This didn't feel like a throwaway thing where he was forced to do anything he wasn't comfortable with, this is a guy nerding out over film, educating people about the different formats and then explaining how they apply to his movie."
Indeed, Coogler covers a lot of ground in the video, offering information that goes well beyond this movie in particular. He shows off film strips representing each of the different film formats, from the tiny Super8 film used for home movies all the way up to large format ... Continue Reading »
It's firmware Friday. Once again, Sony and Nikon lead the charge with firmware updates. Nikon even surprised us with an update to a discontinued model. The Coolpix P1000, which has become a meme in photography circles for its insane zooming capabilities, may have been discontinued in March 2024, but that doesn't mean it's been forgotten.
We've rounded up the latest firmware changes for Sony's a7CR, a7S III and a7C II, along with updates for Nikon's Z50 and Zfc cameras. Lenses from Chinese manufacturers TTArtisan and 7Artisans also received improvements. Here's what came out this week.
Sony
a7CR Ver. 2.00 and a7S III Ver. 4.00 firmware updates are identical
You can download the software update using the Creators' App, which is available for iOS and Google Play.
Benefits and improvements
Shooting & Playback functions:
Allows you to set Recognition Target to Auto, enabling the camera to automatically select subjects such as humans and animals.
Introduces support for the Framing Stabilizer feature, which automatically adjusts the composition to keep the tracked subject in the same frame position during movie recording mode.
Adds Dynamic Active mode to SteadyShot for movie recording.
Allows you to add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips during or after movie recording.
Adds a function that automatically creates still images with Shot ... Continue Reading »
It's not a secret that many people are frustrated with the direction of Instagram. Its list of infractions is long: its default algorithmic feed isn't chronological and pushes content from people you don't follow, the content is over-commercialized, it can't accommodate certain crops, there are too many ads, too many videos and so on. But for so long, Instagram has been the primary platform for photographers and creatives to share their work and build a community. So, where does that leave us?
For those interested in staying involved with social media, Instagram's shifted focus has resulted in anything but a vacuum of options for photographers. Plenty of apps have popped up, and there's even been something of a resurgence of some old-school platforms.
Foto app
Images: Foto
The Foto app is one of the newest kids on the block that has popped up as an alternative to Instagram. It doesn't crop your photos or support videos, it's completely ad-free and the feed is chronological. Photos have the option for captions, and you can add and respond to comments on each post. Unlike other alternatives, you can publicly see the like count on each image, though some may consider that a negative. There are no ... Continue Reading »
Image: Skylum Software
Today, Skylum Software released version 1.24.0 of Luminar Neo, its AI-powered photo editing application. Dubbed its "Spring Upgrade," four new features have been added to streamline editing and improve photographers' workflows. This upgrade includes Auto Adjust tools, a Catalog Cache Cleaning option, an update to Atmosphere AI and a cleaner Export Menu that now supports DNG file formats.
Screenshot: Kara Murphy
Auto Adjust is a new addition to the Developer and Developer Raw tools. Powered by AI, it analyzes your image and automatically adjusts the Exposure, Highlights and Shadows sliders. It may also change the tone curve if necessary. These are minor tweaks, but they're meant to provide a stronger starting point for editing an image.
Catalog Cache Cleaning has been added to the Preferences menu. It offers a simple way to manually clear out cached data stored by the Luminar Neo catalog. Over time, cached files can build up and slow down an operating system's performance, especially if you're working with an extensive library of images. Clearing it should help speed things up.
Image: Skylum Software
The Atmosphere AI tool, designed to add fog, mist or haze to an image, has gotten a revamp to one of its components. Users were dissatisfied ... 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.
Index:
What's new
What's new for video
How it compares
Body and handling
Image Quality
Autofocus
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
Buy now:Buy at Amazon.comBuy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
Feb 25: Initial review published
Mar 31: Image quality and Autofocus results published
Apr 23: Autofocus section updated and conclusion added
What's new
New sensor
Rather than the 47MP used in the original S1R, or the 61MP chip used in Leica's SL3, Panasonic has opted for a slightly lower resolution but faster sensor for the S1RII.
It features dual ... Continue Reading »
Image: Adobe
Adobe Max London is underway, and with it comes announcements from Adobe for its editing platforms. Some of the changes were previously revealed in a blog post from the company. The rest are mostly subtle, but, as usual, aim to streamline and simplify the editing process.
First, a new Select Landscape feature is coming to Adobe Lightroom. This tool will automatically detect and create masks for common landscape elements like plants, sky, water and more. Such automatic masking tools in Lightroom (and Photoshop) were previously limited to obvious subjects like people, so selective edits on landscapes still required more time-consuming manual edits. This should speed up the editing process for landscape photographers.
The Select Details actions can save you some tedious manual work.
Image: Adobe
For Photoshop users, Select Details will make it easier to select finer details like hair, facial features and clothes. Masking out hair is a tedious task that can be difficult to get right. Portrait photographers will appreciate anything that eases that process, so if this works as well as Adobe promises, it will be a welcome update.
Adobe says the Select Background tool will provide even more precise results, even with complex images.
Image: Adobe
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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.
Index:
What's new
What's new for video
How it compares
Body and handling
Image Quality
Autofocus
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
Buy now:Buy at Amazon.comBuy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
Feb 25: Initial review published
Mar 31: Image quality and Autofocus results published
Apr 23: Autofocus section updated and conclusion added
What's new
New sensor
Rather than the 47MP used in the original S1R, or the 61MP chip used in Leica's SL3, Panasonic has opted for a slightly lower resolution but faster sensor for the S1RII.
It features dual ... Continue Reading »
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The Nikon Z5II is a full-frame mirrorless camera built around a 24MP BSI CMOS sensor. It's an update to Nikon's entry-level full-frame Z5 and is essentially a version of the Zf that trades retro styling for a more conventional design.
Key Features
24MP BSI full-frame CMOS sensor
In-body image stabilization, rated up to 7.5EV
Autofocus subject detection with support for 9 subject types
11 fps Raw w/ mechanical shutter
30fps JPEG-only mode with pre-release capture
3.69M dot 60Hz EVF with 3000-nit peak brightness
4K/30 full-width, 60p w/ 1.5x crop
10-bit N-Log or N-Raw capture
Dual UHS-II card slots
Downloadable color mode presets via Imaging Cloud
The Z5II will be available in April and will retail for $1699 – a $300 increase over its predecessor in absolute terms, though a very similar price when considering inflation and its greater ambitions. Kits will also be available with a 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens for $1999, or with a 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR for $2499.
Buy now:Buy at Amazon.comBuy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
Index:
What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Initial ... Continue Reading »
Photo: Dale Baskin
On a recent trip to Japan, I found myself in one of those situations universally dreaded by travelers: showing up for an international flight with a pocketful of unspent local currency and nowhere to spend it except a duty-free shop. I was swimming in a Scrooge McDuckian sea of unused Yen.
The idea of bringing home yet another Toblerone bar, that triangular brick of duty-free despair, was soul crushing. I desperately searched for something – anything – else to needlessly throw my money at.
Then I saw the Hello Kitty Toy Camera, a small rangefinder-shaped camera complete with an optical viewfinder and removable memory card. You can find these toy cameras all over Japan at stores like Bic Camera, but I never considered buying one until I was in a use-it-or-lose-it cash scenario.
Watch our hands-on review of the Hello Kitty toy camera.
Given the choice of drowning my sorrows in yet another Toblerone bar, snagging a box of Tokyo Bananas or dropping a pocketful of Yen on the Hello Kitty camera, my duty to DPReview came first. Which is why, dear readers, I'm going to tell you about yet another camera you never knew you didn't want.
Key specifications
1.3MP Type 1/10 CMOS ... Continue Reading »
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The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a 100-megapixel medium format digital camera with a fixed 28mm equivalent F4 lens.
Key features
Medium format (44 x 33 mm) 102MP sensor
35mm (28mm equiv) F4 lens w/ leaf shutter
5.76M dot OLED EVF
Weather sealed when using filter ring and filter (included)
Subject recognition autofocus
Aspect ratio dial
3.2" tilting rear touchscreen
4K video up to 30fps
Built-in 4EV ND filter
14 film simulations
The GFX100RF will retail for $4899 and will be available starting April 24th. It will come in either black or black and silver, and includes a braided strap, filter ring, filter and a color-matched square lens hood.
Buy now:Buy at Amazon.comBuy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
Index:
What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Initial impressions
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press Release
What's New
Fixed lens medium format body
The GFX100RF occupies a new space in Fujifilm's lineup and comes with a new design. It's essentially the long-rumored 'medium format X100,' in that it takes the formula of classic styling, direct controls and a wideangle prime lens permanently mounted on the front.
Don't take the ... Continue Reading »
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The Sigma BF is a minimalist 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera that offers distinctive design and an unconventional user interface.
Key specifications
24MP full-frame CMOS sensor
Phase detection AF with human and animal detection
No mechanical shutter
3.2" 2.1M dot rear touchscreen
Pressure-sensitive buttons with haptic feedback
6K video up to 30p, 4K up to 30p
1080 up to 120p
Leica L-Log profile
Zebras and False Color exposure displays
230GB of internal memory
10Gbps USB-C port, external mic compatible
The Sigma BF is available in Black or Silver at a cost of $2000. Sigma has also made versions of all its i-series primes to match the silver version of the camera.
Buy now:Buy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
Index:
What is it?
Body and controls
Initial impressions
Sample gallery
Specifications
What is it?
The Sigma BF is explicitly not trying to be a do-everything, Swiss Army Knife of a camera. Sony's a7C II already exists, bringing an EVF, multiple dials, a mechanical second-curtain shutter mechanism and in-body image stabilization, for a list price just 10% higher than the BF's.
But if Sigma was trying to ... Continue Reading »
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Updated February 21, 2025
It's sad to say, but the golden age of compact cameras is pretty much over, thanks to the rise of smartphone cameras that are, in many cases, good enough for most people. Manufacturers seem to realize this, too; we last updated this list in 2023, and since then, there haven't really been any new additions to it. The ones that remain can also be difficult to find in stock, even when the companies that make them say they're still a part of their lineups.
However, that doesn't mean the category is completely dead. Even today, there are several types of compact cameras, and some have capabilities that pretty much no phone can match. This list calls out the few that are still available and looks at what they're good for – because there are still cases where a compact camera is a great option.
Our recommendations:
Enthusiast camera
Best enthusiast compact: Canon PowerShot G7X III
Best do-it-all compact: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Best interface: Leica D-Lux 8
Waterproof cameras
Best waterproof compact: OM System Tough TG-7
Long zoom camera
Best long-zoom camera: Panasonic FZ1000 II
Best ultra-zoom camera: Nikon Coolpix P1100
Vlogging cameras
Best vlogging compact Sony ... Continue Reading »
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89%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
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, optional 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 gain readouts
Phase-detection autofocus
ProRes RAW / HQ internal recording
32-bit Float audio capture via optional accessory
Arri LogC3 gamma profile (optional paid upgrade - see below)
UHD or DCI 4K in 10-bit 4:2:2 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
LUT support for photos and video
1 x CFexpress Type B, 1 x UHS-II SD slot
Tilting/fully-articulating rear screen
Built-in fan for unlimited recording
The Panasonic ... Continue Reading »
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Updated: February 14, 2025
These days, $2000 gets you a lot of camera. 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 the types of lenses you'd like to shoot with. 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 look at that during your lens research.
Speaking of lenses, it's also worth considering that the latest lens designs for mirrorless cameras regularly out-perform 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 you a path to switching brands, if you feel there's a compelling reason to do ... Continue Reading »
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Updated February 13, 2025
Travel can expose you to once-in-a-lifetime sights and experiences, and a good camera can be the perfect way to preserve those memories. We've looked at a range of models that offer great image quality, good autofocus and excellent video, so you'll be prepared to capture whatever you run into.
We've also tried to select relatively small cameras so they don't interfere with your trip, though it's worth touching briefly on lens size. If you choose a system with a Four Thirds or APS-C sensor, you'll be able to use lenses that are lighter and more compact than their full-frame counterparts. Full-frame sensors, however, offer the potential for even better image quality, so it's worth considering whether portability or image quality matters more to you and doing some research on what types of lenses you'd like to use and how big the full-frame versions are.
Our recommendations
Portable full-frame: Sony a7CR
All-round compact capability: Sony a6700
The great travel kit: Fujifilm X-T50 with 16-50mm F2.8-4.8
The ready-for-anything option: OM System OM-3
The stylish travel companion: Nikon Zf
The classic choice: Fujifilm X100VI
Best pocketable travel camera: Ricoh GR III
Portable full-frame: Sony a7CR
61MP BSI CMOS ... Continue Reading »
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83%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
Product photos: Richard Butler
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 at a recommended price ... Continue Reading »
April Editor's photo challenge: RGB
In this month's Editor's photo challenge, we asked you to share your photos featuring a red, green and blue color palette. At this point, it's no surprise that the DPReview community delivered – far from leaving us blue or red with anger, the images we've featured here made us green with envy.
Our top picks on the following pages are presented in random order. You can see all the photos submitted here.
Girl With Llama
Photographer: JeffryzPhoto
Photographer's description: High up in the Andes Mountains of Peru near the Sacred Valley a girl walks with her pet llama. Even the llama is wearing red, green, blue, and white.
Equipment: Fujifilm X-T4 + Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Athens in full spring
Photographer: xenofon
Photographer's description: At the heart of Athens, a metropolis of 3.5 million people, nature can still be present with all its beauty and grandeur. Provided you have the will and the patience to look closely enough.
Equipment: Canon EOS R10 + Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Cadillac #40
Photographer: Sergio Image
Photographer's description: Going to see a race at the Sebring Raceway had been in my bucket list for many years. So to celebrate my retirement, my wife and I got the ... 
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Shooting with the Sigma BF in London
Photo: Al Power
Editor Richard Butler took the Sigma BF as a travel companion on his recent vacation to the UK. He wrote about the experience of using the camera, but we also wanted to highlight the sample images he shot.
Click here to read Richard's real-world shooting experience with the Sigma BF
The gallery includes a mixture of out-of-camera JPEGs, shot primarily in the Mono and Rich color modes, along with a handful of images reprocessed from Raw in the camera, with adjustments made to highlight or shadow response.
One photo per day with the Sigma BF
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In addition to his attempts to shoot one 'good' photo per day, Richard also spent a day on a photo walk around London with a friend from his earliest days of digital photography. These shots include more extensive use of the camera's black-and-white mode, again with some examples re-processed in-camera.
A photo walk in London
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Photos: Sissi Lu, PortKeys, Peak Design, Viltrox
Welcome to the accessory roundup! This week, we have a lot to go over, including a graphic novel about a famous photographer, a phone case that'll survive whatever conditions you find yourself in and a stylish on-camera flash. First, though, let's look at the deals
Deals of the week
Photo: Canon
The Canon EOS R6 II is one of our favorite cameras at its price point, and this week it's on sale for $200 off its MSRP putting it right at $2000.
Buy now:$1999 at Amazon.comBuy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
Image: Sony
If you find yourself wanting a bit – okay, a lot – more resolution, Sony's a7R V is also on sale to the tune of $400 off.
Buy now:Buy at Amazon.comBuy at AdoramaBuy at B&H Photo
A flash with retro style
Image:Viltrox
Viltrox's latest on-camera flash, the Vintage Z1, is designed to fit in with retro-style cameras like the Nikon Zf or Fujifilm X-T series. It has a silver and leatherete finish and its power knob offers a pop of brass-color. Its manual control knob, which gives you access to its seven power levles, also has a bit of retro flaire. It has ... 
Remembering Wildlife reveals winning images for its 10th Anniversary book
Copyright: © Tristan Dicks/Remembering Wildlife
Remembering Wildlife, a book series focused on conservation, has revealed the 20 winning photos that will be featured in its forthcoming 10th anniversary edition, 10 Years of Remembering Wildlife. The new book, set for release on October 6th, will be the series' most ambitious project yet. It'll bring together images spanning a decade of photographers' work to raise awareness for endangered species.
For the first time, the project will spotlight multiple species rather than focusing on one. This book will showcase not only the winning competition entries but also standout images from the previous nine titles. It will also feature a dedicated section highlighting the plight of the world's most trafficked mammal, the pangolin. The cover image of a pangolin was captured by Tristan Dicks.
All profits from the sale of the book will fund pangolin conservation efforts. Since launching in 2016 with Remembering Elephants, the entire series has sold over 55,000 copies and donated over $1.5 million to 79 conservation projects across 34 countries. This competition drew over 4,500 entries from photographers worldwide, with winners representing Australia, Brazil, the United States, Kenya and Namibia, to name a few.
Founded ... 
It's firmware Friday. Once again, Sony and Nikon lead the charge with firmware updates. Nikon even surprised us with an update to a discontinued model. The Coolpix P1000, which has become a meme in photography circles for its insane zooming capabilities, may have been discontinued in March 2024, but that doesn't mean it's been forgotten.
We've rounded up the latest firmware changes for Sony's a7CR, a7S III and a7C II, along with updates for Nikon's Z50 and Zfc cameras. Lenses from Chinese manufacturers TTArtisan and 7Artisans also received improvements. Here's what came out this week.
Sony
a7CR Ver. 2.00 and a7S III Ver. 4.00 firmware updates are identical
You can download the software update using the Creators' App, which is available for iOS and Google Play.
Benefits and improvements
Shooting & Playback functions:
Allows you to set Recognition Target to Auto, enabling the camera to automatically select subjects such as humans and animals.
Introduces support for the Framing Stabilizer feature, which automatically adjusts the composition to keep the tracked subject in the same frame position during movie recording mode.
Adds Dynamic Active mode to SteadyShot for movie recording.
Allows you to add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips during or after movie recording.
Adds a function that automatically creates still images with Shot ... 
It's not a secret that many people are frustrated with the direction of Instagram. Its list of infractions is long: its default algorithmic feed isn't chronological and pushes content from people you don't follow, the content is over-commercialized, it can't accommodate certain crops, there are too many ads, too many videos and so on. But for so long, Instagram has been the primary platform for photographers and creatives to share their work and build a community. So, where does that leave us?
For those interested in staying involved with social media, Instagram's shifted focus has resulted in anything but a vacuum of options for photographers. Plenty of apps have popped up, and there's even been something of a resurgence of some old-school platforms.
Foto app
Images: Foto
The Foto app is one of the newest kids on the block that has popped up as an alternative to Instagram. It doesn't crop your photos or support videos, it's completely ad-free and the feed is chronological. Photos have the option for captions, and you can add and respond to comments on each post. Unlike other alternatives, you can publicly see the like count on each image, though some may consider that a negative. There are no ... 
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Today, Skylum Software released version 1.24.0 of Luminar Neo, its AI-powered photo editing application. Dubbed its "Spring Upgrade," four new features have been added to streamline editing and improve photographers' workflows. This upgrade includes Auto Adjust tools, a Catalog Cache Cleaning option, an update to Atmosphere AI and a cleaner Export Menu that now supports DNG file formats.
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Auto Adjust is a new addition to the Developer and Developer Raw tools. Powered by AI, it analyzes your image and automatically adjusts the Exposure, Highlights and Shadows sliders. It may also change the tone curve if necessary. These are minor tweaks, but they're meant to provide a stronger starting point for editing an image.
Catalog Cache Cleaning has been added to the Preferences menu. It offers a simple way to manually clear out cached data stored by the Luminar Neo catalog. Over time, cached files can build up and slow down an operating system's performance, especially if you're working with an extensive library of images. Clearing it should help speed things up.
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The Atmosphere AI tool, designed to add fog, mist or haze to an image, has gotten a revamp to one of its components. Users were dissatisfied ... 
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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.
Index:
What's new
What's new for video
How it compares
Body and handling
Image Quality
Autofocus
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
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Feb 25: Initial review published
Mar 31: Image quality and Autofocus results published
Apr 23: Autofocus section updated and conclusion added
What's new
New sensor
Rather than the 47MP used in the original S1R, or the 61MP chip used in Leica's SL3, Panasonic has opted for a slightly lower resolution but faster sensor for the S1RII.
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Adobe Max London is underway, and with it comes announcements from Adobe for its editing platforms. Some of the changes were previously revealed in a blog post from the company. The rest are mostly subtle, but, as usual, aim to streamline and simplify the editing process.
First, a new Select Landscape feature is coming to Adobe Lightroom. This tool will automatically detect and create masks for common landscape elements like plants, sky, water and more. Such automatic masking tools in Lightroom (and Photoshop) were previously limited to obvious subjects like people, so selective edits on landscapes still required more time-consuming manual edits. This should speed up the editing process for landscape photographers.
The Select Details actions can save you some tedious manual work.
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For Photoshop users, Select Details will make it easier to select finer details like hair, facial features and clothes. Masking out hair is a tedious task that can be difficult to get right. Portrait photographers will appreciate anything that eases that process, so if this works as well as Adobe promises, it will be a welcome update.
Adobe says the Select Background tool will provide even more precise results, even with complex images.
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The Nikon Z5II is a full-frame mirrorless camera built around a 24MP BSI CMOS sensor. It's an update to Nikon's entry-level full-frame Z5 and is essentially a version of the Zf that trades retro styling for a more conventional design.
Key Features
24MP BSI full-frame CMOS sensor
In-body image stabilization, rated up to 7.5EV
Autofocus subject detection with support for 9 subject types
11 fps Raw w/ mechanical shutter
30fps JPEG-only mode with pre-release capture
3.69M dot 60Hz EVF with 3000-nit peak brightness
4K/30 full-width, 60p w/ 1.5x crop
10-bit N-Log or N-Raw capture
Dual UHS-II card slots
Downloadable color mode presets via Imaging Cloud
The Z5II will be available in April and will retail for $1699 – a $300 increase over its predecessor in absolute terms, though a very similar price when considering inflation and its greater ambitions. Kits will also be available with a 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens for $1999, or with a 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR for $2499.
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What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
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On a recent trip to Japan, I found myself in one of those situations universally dreaded by travelers: showing up for an international flight with a pocketful of unspent local currency and nowhere to spend it except a duty-free shop. I was swimming in a Scrooge McDuckian sea of unused Yen.
The idea of bringing home yet another Toblerone bar, that triangular brick of duty-free despair, was soul crushing. I desperately searched for something – anything – else to needlessly throw my money at.
Then I saw the Hello Kitty Toy Camera, a small rangefinder-shaped camera complete with an optical viewfinder and removable memory card. You can find these toy cameras all over Japan at stores like Bic Camera, but I never considered buying one until I was in a use-it-or-lose-it cash scenario.
Watch our hands-on review of the Hello Kitty toy camera.
Given the choice of drowning my sorrows in yet another Toblerone bar, snagging a box of Tokyo Bananas or dropping a pocketful of Yen on the Hello Kitty camera, my duty to DPReview came first. Which is why, dear readers, I'm going to tell you about yet another camera you never knew you didn't want.
Key specifications
1.3MP Type 1/10 CMOS ... 
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The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a 100-megapixel medium format digital camera with a fixed 28mm equivalent F4 lens.
Key features
Medium format (44 x 33 mm) 102MP sensor
35mm (28mm equiv) F4 lens w/ leaf shutter
5.76M dot OLED EVF
Weather sealed when using filter ring and filter (included)
Subject recognition autofocus
Aspect ratio dial
3.2" tilting rear touchscreen
4K video up to 30fps
Built-in 4EV ND filter
14 film simulations
The GFX100RF will retail for $4899 and will be available starting April 24th. It will come in either black or black and silver, and includes a braided strap, filter ring, filter and a color-matched square lens hood.
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Index:
What's new
How it compares
Body and handling
Initial impressions
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press Release
What's New
Fixed lens medium format body
The GFX100RF occupies a new space in Fujifilm's lineup and comes with a new design. It's essentially the long-rumored 'medium format X100,' in that it takes the formula of classic styling, direct controls and a wideangle prime lens permanently mounted on the front.
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The Sigma BF is a minimalist 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera that offers distinctive design and an unconventional user interface.
Key specifications
24MP full-frame CMOS sensor
Phase detection AF with human and animal detection
No mechanical shutter
3.2" 2.1M dot rear touchscreen
Pressure-sensitive buttons with haptic feedback
6K video up to 30p, 4K up to 30p
1080 up to 120p
Leica L-Log profile
Zebras and False Color exposure displays
230GB of internal memory
10Gbps USB-C port, external mic compatible
The Sigma BF is available in Black or Silver at a cost of $2000. Sigma has also made versions of all its i-series primes to match the silver version of the camera.
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Index:
What is it?
Body and controls
Initial impressions
Sample gallery
Specifications
What is it?
The Sigma BF is explicitly not trying to be a do-everything, Swiss Army Knife of a camera. Sony's a7C II already exists, bringing an EVF, multiple dials, a mechanical second-curtain shutter mechanism and in-body image stabilization, for a list price just 10% higher than the BF's.
But if Sigma was trying to ... 
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Updated February 21, 2025
It's sad to say, but the golden age of compact cameras is pretty much over, thanks to the rise of smartphone cameras that are, in many cases, good enough for most people. Manufacturers seem to realize this, too; we last updated this list in 2023, and since then, there haven't really been any new additions to it. The ones that remain can also be difficult to find in stock, even when the companies that make them say they're still a part of their lineups.
However, that doesn't mean the category is completely dead. Even today, there are several types of compact cameras, and some have capabilities that pretty much no phone can match. This list calls out the few that are still available and looks at what they're good for – because there are still cases where a compact camera is a great option.
Our recommendations:
Enthusiast camera
Best enthusiast compact: Canon PowerShot G7X III
Best do-it-all compact: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Best interface: Leica D-Lux 8
Waterproof cameras
Best waterproof compact: OM System Tough TG-7
Long zoom camera
Best long-zoom camera: Panasonic FZ1000 II
Best ultra-zoom camera: Nikon Coolpix P1100
Vlogging cameras
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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, optional 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 gain readouts
Phase-detection autofocus
ProRes RAW / HQ internal recording
32-bit Float audio capture via optional accessory
Arri LogC3 gamma profile (optional paid upgrade - see below)
UHD or DCI 4K in 10-bit 4:2:2 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
LUT support for photos and video
1 x CFexpress Type B, 1 x UHS-II SD slot
Tilting/fully-articulating rear screen
Built-in fan for unlimited recording
The Panasonic ... 
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Updated: February 14, 2025
These days, $2000 gets you a lot of camera. 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 the types of lenses you'd like to shoot with. 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 look at that during your lens research.
Speaking of lenses, it's also worth considering that the latest lens designs for mirrorless cameras regularly out-perform 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 you a path to switching brands, if you feel there's a compelling reason to do ... 
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Updated February 13, 2025
Travel can expose you to once-in-a-lifetime sights and experiences, and a good camera can be the perfect way to preserve those memories. We've looked at a range of models that offer great image quality, good autofocus and excellent video, so you'll be prepared to capture whatever you run into.
We've also tried to select relatively small cameras so they don't interfere with your trip, though it's worth touching briefly on lens size. If you choose a system with a Four Thirds or APS-C sensor, you'll be able to use lenses that are lighter and more compact than their full-frame counterparts. Full-frame sensors, however, offer the potential for even better image quality, so it's worth considering whether portability or image quality matters more to you and doing some research on what types of lenses you'd like to use and how big the full-frame versions are.
Our recommendations
Portable full-frame: Sony a7CR
All-round compact capability: Sony a6700
The great travel kit: Fujifilm X-T50 with 16-50mm F2.8-4.8
The ready-for-anything option: OM System OM-3
The stylish travel companion: Nikon Zf
The classic choice: Fujifilm X100VI
Best pocketable travel camera: Ricoh GR III
Portable full-frame: Sony a7CR
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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 at a recommended price ...