Editors' Choice Photo Challenge: The blue hour
In our most recent Editors' Choice Photo Challenge, we asked you to show us the 'blue hour', a period shortly before sunrise or after sunset when the sun is below the horizon but still provides enough light to make the sky appear deep blue in photos. Once again, we were seriously impressed with some of the images you entered.
This time around, we added an extra twist: all entries had to be shot after the day the challenge was announced, so all the photos you'll see in this slideshow were taken by your fellow readers after September 22nd.
If you didn't get a chance to enter this challenge, you can watch for our November Editors' challenge, which is coming soon and will be open to photos taken at any time.
Praia da Ursa - 6
Photographer: luCalretas
Description: This beach is near the "Cabo da Roca" cape in Sintra [Portugal], featuring beautiful and gigantic rock formations. It's difficult to get there, but the view is worthy.
Equipment: Sony a5100 + Sony 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Fifty Shades of Blue
Photographer: rshoub
Description: None provided.
Equipment: Sony RX10 III
Blue Hour Reflection
Photographer: Brighton Shooter
Description: After a heavy night's rainfall, a photo of Brighton's i360 tower and ... Continue Reading »
Well, everyone, we did it – another week is in the books, which means it's time to take a look at the new accessories that came across our radar. We've found some fun ones, including a somewhat unexpected Nikon product and some inexpensive but fun third-party batteries. But first, let's look at what's on sale this week.
The deals keep going
The Sony A7R V is currently $400 off.
Usually in this series, we like to point out the best camera deals around. This week, though, Amazon held its Prime Day event, and plenty of our favorite gear went on sale. While that event is technically over, most manufacturers seem to be keeping their gear on sale for the week, rather than limiting the savings to just two days. Since that's the case, I'll refer you to the Prime Day article my colleague Dale put together so you can get your deals fix.
NiSi's joining the magnetic filter game
Filter maker NiSi doesn't want you to spend all your time screwing and unscrewing filters from the front of your lens. The company has introduced its JetMag Pro system, which lets you screw on an adapter ring once, then use a variety of magnetically attaching filters.
The ... Continue Reading »
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Updated: October 10th, 2024
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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Yesterday, Panasonic fully unveiled the S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3, a compact lens that's the new kit option for the company's creator-focused S9 camera. We were able to put it to the test and shoot a sample gallery with it, which should give anyone considering it a good idea of how it performs.
One note on processing: our standard procedure for lens galleries is to export the JPEGs using Capture One, as it gives us more control over how lens corrections are applied than Adobe Camera Raw. However, we shot this gallery with the Panasonic S9, which currently isn't supported in Capture One, so we reverted to processing these images using ACR. We've worked to use settings similar to our standard C1 recipe while also using the lens' built-in distortion correction profile. No correction for vignetting was applied.
Click here to see the S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 gallery
Please do not reproduce any of these images on a website or any newsletter/magazine without prior permission (see our copyright page). We make ... Continue Reading »
NASA photo / Matthew Dominick
Hurricane Milton is barreling across the Gulf of Mexico toward the west coast of Florida, putting almost 15 million Florida residents under flood watches and prompting the evacuation of millions from the central part of the state.
Earlier today, NASA astronaut and photographer Matthew Dominick shared photos and video of Hurricane Milton through the window of the Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft. The spacecraft is currently waiting to undock from the International Space Station to return to Earth.
The National Hurricane Center continued to classify Milton as a Category 5 hurricane, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 265 km/h (165 mph) and warning of "life-threatening inundation from storm surge." However, the view from space belies the terrifying wind and rain on the ground, clearly showing the pinwheel shape of the hurricane with an identifiable eye at its center.
Additionally, Dominick posted a timelapse video from Dragon Endeavour on X, giving a sense of what it's like to pass directly over the hurricane.
Timelapse flying by Hurricane Milton about 2 hours ago. 1/6400 sec exposure, 14mm, ISO 500, 0.5 sec interval, 30fps pic.twitter.com/p5wBlC95mx
— Matthew Dominick (@dominickmatthew) October 8, 2024
In addition to Dominick's posts on X, NASA has shared two videos of the ... Continue Reading »
Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners
The Natural History Museum has announced the winners of its prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. This year, the museum received a record-breaking 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories and granted awards to 100 photos. The two Grand Title winners were selected from 18 category winners.
Celebrating its 60th year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London. You can visit the exhibition in person at the museum beginning Friday, October 11, and on tour around the UK and in Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, with more locations to be announced. The exhibition features all 100 winning images, videos showing the impact wildlife photography can have globally, and past Grand Title winners.
Here, we present some of our favorites, including the Grand Title and winners of many award categories.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Grand Title
The Swarm of Life by Shane Gross, CanadaWildlife Photographer of the Year: Grand TitleWinner, Wetlands: The Bigger Picture
Shane Gross looks under the surface layer of lily pads as a mass of western toad tadpoles swim past. Shane snorkeled in the lake for several hours through carpets of lily pads. This prevented ... Continue Reading »
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Image: Panasonic
Panasonic has announced an update to its Lumix Lab app, along with a slew of firmware updates for the Lumix S9, S5II, S5IIX and G9II. The S9's 1.1 update, in particular, adds quite a few new features that make it a more powerful video camera, but all the cameras should be getting a decent bump in usability.
Lumix Lab updates
Let's dive into the Lumix Lab app first since it involves all the cameras above, which is actually the first big change. When Panasonic launched the app alongside the S9, it was only compatible with that camera and the GH7. Owners of other cameras had to continue using the older Lumix Sync app, as did S9 or GH7 owners who wanted to use features like remote shooting or shutter control.
That's no longer the case: Lumix Lab now supports the S5II, S5IIX, and G9II and has shutter remote control and remote shooting features. The remote shooting mode even lets you change whether you're using the P, S, A, or M exposure modes without touching the dial on the camera; of course, when you disconnect the app, it reverts back ... Continue Reading »
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Image: Panasonic
Panasonic is launching the 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 lens that it teased with the launch of the Lumix S9 earlier this year. It claims the new lens is the smallest and lightest interchangeable zoom with autofocus for full-frame mirrorless cameras. While that's quite a few caveats, it is undoubtedly compact: the lens weighs 155g (5.5oz) and is 41mm (1.6") long when retracted.
Despite being an extending lens, Panasonic claims it's dust, splash, and freeze resistant and can be used in temperatures down to –10°C (14°F). The front element also has a fluorine coating for dirt and oil resistance.
While the lens is far from being a macro – it offers a maximum magnification of 0.28x at 21mm – it still has relatively close-focusing abilities and can focus on a subject at 15cm (5.9") in its 18-21mm focal range. Fully zoomed in, its closest focusing distance goes up to 35cm (13.8").
Image: Panasonic
The 18-40mm is made up of 8 elements in 7 groups and features 3 aspherical elements, 2 ED elements and a UHR element. It accepts 62mm filters.
Panasonic is making this lens the new kit lens for the S9. The creator-focused ... Continue Reading »
It's Prime Big Deals Days, Amazon's pre-holiday sales event, and DPReview has been keeping a close eye on camera prices from top brands. To help you navigate the hype, we're highlighting some of our recent Gold and Silver award-winning cameras on sale during the event. In some cases, it's not the first time these products have been priced this low, but these are still some of the best prices we've seen.
Similar deals may also be available from other retailers like B&H Photo and Adorama, as well as from manufacturers' own websites.
Gold Award winners
Canon EOS R5: $2899 (save $1000)
Although there's been a lot of hype over the new EOS R5 II in recent months, the original Canon EOS R5 is still a solid 45MP camera that can deliver incredible image quality.
Read our Canon EOS R5 review.
Buy now:
$2899 at Amazon
Canon EOS R6 II: $1999 (save $500)
The EOS R6 II is Canon's enthusiast-level workhorse camera. This 24MP full-frame camera includes features like 40fps burst shooting, Raw burst mode with pre-capture, and 4K/60p video capture that's oversampled from 6K video.
Read our Canon EOS R6 II review.
Buy now:
$1999 at Amazon
Nikon Z8: $3496 (save $500)
The 45MP Nikon Z8 is one of the most impressive mirrorless ... Continue Reading »
Images: pexar, SmallRig, Nikon
Welcome to this week's accessory roundup. If we're being honest, it's been a bit of a dry one out there for accessory news; manufacturers have likely been busy getting ready for the upcoming Amazon Prime Day event that starts on October 8th, and the busy sales season that'll follow the month after. However, we've dug deep and found some accessory news for you. Before we get to that though, let's go back to talking deals for list a moment...
OM Cameras on sale
The OM-5, OM System's compact Micro Four Third camera, is currently on sale for $1,000, $200 off its MSRP. When we reviewed it, we appreciated its capable stabilization, size, and weather sealing. While it certainly has some drawbacks like using microUSB instead of USB-C and the company's older menu system, the less expensive price takes the sting out of those a bit.
Buy now:$860 at Amazon.com
The company's high-end camera, the OM-1 II, is also $400 off, bringing its price to right under $2,000, body-only.
Buy now:$860 at Amazon.com
Taking a slight – okay, massive – step up in size, weight, and price, the Nikon Z8 is also $400 off. It's one of the most powerful full-frame cameras ... Continue Reading »
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Updated: October 10th, 2024
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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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 is available at a recommended 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 handling
Image quality
Autofocus
Video
Conclusion
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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85%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
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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 has 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 is available in black or white. The white version comes with a silver version of the 16-50mm PZ that isn't to 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
Video Quality
Image Quality
Conclusion vlog
Specifications
Press Release
What's new
New sensor
The ZV-E10 II uses the same 26MP BSI CMOS sensor we've seen in ... Continue Reading »
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89%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
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The Leica Q3 43 is a variant of the company's full-frame prime lens compact, with a 43mm F2 lens mounted in front of a 60MP BSI CMOS sensor.
In almost every other respect, it's a match for the original, 28mm Q3. The longer lens, grey leatherette coating and a number engraved into the hotshoe are the things that set the two apart.
Key specifications
43mm F2 image stabilized lens
60MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor
Options to crop in to 60, 75, 90, 120 or 150mm equiv focal lengths
5.76M dot OLED EVF with 0.79x magnification
3" tilt touchscreen LCD with 1.8 million dots
Native ISO range of 100-100,000 (ISO 50 manually selectable)
Hybrid autofocus (PDAF + contrast AF with DFD)
Continuous shooting up to 15fps (7fps with AF-C)
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 and dynamic range tools for JPEG mode
IP52-rated dust and water resistant
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with connection to Leica Fotos app
Wireless ... Continue Reading »
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93%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
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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 »
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85%Overall scoreJump to conclusion
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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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What's new:
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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 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 »
Editors' Choice Photo Challenge: The blue hour
In our most recent Editors' Choice Photo Challenge, we asked you to show us the 'blue hour', a period shortly before sunrise or after sunset when the sun is below the horizon but still provides enough light to make the sky appear deep blue in photos. Once again, we were seriously impressed with some of the images you entered.
This time around, we added an extra twist: all entries had to be shot after the day the challenge was announced, so all the photos you'll see in this slideshow were taken by your fellow readers after September 22nd.
If you didn't get a chance to enter this challenge, you can watch for our November Editors' challenge, which is coming soon and will be open to photos taken at any time.
Praia da Ursa - 6
Photographer: luCalretas
Description: This beach is near the "Cabo da Roca" cape in Sintra [Portugal], featuring beautiful and gigantic rock formations. It's difficult to get there, but the view is worthy.
Equipment: Sony a5100 + Sony 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Fifty Shades of Blue
Photographer: rshoub
Description: None provided.
Equipment: Sony RX10 III
Blue Hour Reflection
Photographer: Brighton Shooter
Description: After a heavy night's rainfall, a photo of Brighton's i360 tower and ... 
Well, everyone, we did it – another week is in the books, which means it's time to take a look at the new accessories that came across our radar. We've found some fun ones, including a somewhat unexpected Nikon product and some inexpensive but fun third-party batteries. But first, let's look at what's on sale this week.
The deals keep going
The Sony A7R V is currently $400 off.
Usually in this series, we like to point out the best camera deals around. This week, though, Amazon held its Prime Day event, and plenty of our favorite gear went on sale. While that event is technically over, most manufacturers seem to be keeping their gear on sale for the week, rather than limiting the savings to just two days. Since that's the case, I'll refer you to the Prime Day article my colleague Dale put together so you can get your deals fix.
NiSi's joining the magnetic filter game
Filter maker NiSi doesn't want you to spend all your time screwing and unscrewing filters from the front of your lens. The company has introduced its JetMag Pro system, which lets you screw on an adapter ring once, then use a variety of magnetically attaching filters.
The ... 
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Updated: October 10th, 2024
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 ... 
NASA photo / Matthew Dominick
Hurricane Milton is barreling across the Gulf of Mexico toward the west coast of Florida, putting almost 15 million Florida residents under flood watches and prompting the evacuation of millions from the central part of the state.
Earlier today, NASA astronaut and photographer Matthew Dominick shared photos and video of Hurricane Milton through the window of the Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft. The spacecraft is currently waiting to undock from the International Space Station to return to Earth.
The National Hurricane Center continued to classify Milton as a Category 5 hurricane, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 265 km/h (165 mph) and warning of "life-threatening inundation from storm surge." However, the view from space belies the terrifying wind and rain on the ground, clearly showing the pinwheel shape of the hurricane with an identifiable eye at its center.
Additionally, Dominick posted a timelapse video from Dragon Endeavour on X, giving a sense of what it's like to pass directly over the hurricane.
Timelapse flying by Hurricane Milton about 2 hours ago. 1/6400 sec exposure, 14mm, ISO 500, 0.5 sec interval, 30fps pic.twitter.com/p5wBlC95mx
— Matthew Dominick (@dominickmatthew) October 8, 2024
In addition to Dominick's posts on X, NASA has shared two videos of the ... 
Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners
The Natural History Museum has announced the winners of its prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. This year, the museum received a record-breaking 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories and granted awards to 100 photos. The two Grand Title winners were selected from 18 category winners.
Celebrating its 60th year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London. You can visit the exhibition in person at the museum beginning Friday, October 11, and on tour around the UK and in Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, with more locations to be announced. The exhibition features all 100 winning images, videos showing the impact wildlife photography can have globally, and past Grand Title winners.
Here, we present some of our favorites, including the Grand Title and winners of many award categories.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Grand Title
The Swarm of Life by Shane Gross, CanadaWildlife Photographer of the Year: Grand TitleWinner, Wetlands: The Bigger Picture
Shane Gross looks under the surface layer of lily pads as a mass of western toad tadpoles swim past. Shane snorkeled in the lake for several hours through carpets of lily pads. This prevented ... 
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Panasonic has announced an update to its Lumix Lab app, along with a slew of firmware updates for the Lumix S9, S5II, S5IIX and G9II. The S9's 1.1 update, in particular, adds quite a few new features that make it a more powerful video camera, but all the cameras should be getting a decent bump in usability.
Lumix Lab updates
Let's dive into the Lumix Lab app first since it involves all the cameras above, which is actually the first big change. When Panasonic launched the app alongside the S9, it was only compatible with that camera and the GH7. Owners of other cameras had to continue using the older Lumix Sync app, as did S9 or GH7 owners who wanted to use features like remote shooting or shutter control.
That's no longer the case: Lumix Lab now supports the S5II, S5IIX, and G9II and has shutter remote control and remote shooting features. The remote shooting mode even lets you change whether you're using the P, S, A, or M exposure modes without touching the dial on the camera; of course, when you disconnect the app, it reverts back ... 
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Panasonic is launching the 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 lens that it teased with the launch of the Lumix S9 earlier this year. It claims the new lens is the smallest and lightest interchangeable zoom with autofocus for full-frame mirrorless cameras. While that's quite a few caveats, it is undoubtedly compact: the lens weighs 155g (5.5oz) and is 41mm (1.6") long when retracted.
Despite being an extending lens, Panasonic claims it's dust, splash, and freeze resistant and can be used in temperatures down to –10°C (14°F). The front element also has a fluorine coating for dirt and oil resistance.
While the lens is far from being a macro – it offers a maximum magnification of 0.28x at 21mm – it still has relatively close-focusing abilities and can focus on a subject at 15cm (5.9") in its 18-21mm focal range. Fully zoomed in, its closest focusing distance goes up to 35cm (13.8").
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The 18-40mm is made up of 8 elements in 7 groups and features 3 aspherical elements, 2 ED elements and a UHR element. It accepts 62mm filters.
Panasonic is making this lens the new kit lens for the S9. The creator-focused ... 
It's Prime Big Deals Days, Amazon's pre-holiday sales event, and DPReview has been keeping a close eye on camera prices from top brands. To help you navigate the hype, we're highlighting some of our recent Gold and Silver award-winning cameras on sale during the event. In some cases, it's not the first time these products have been priced this low, but these are still some of the best prices we've seen.
Similar deals may also be available from other retailers like B&H Photo and Adorama, as well as from manufacturers' own websites.
Gold Award winners
Canon EOS R5: $2899 (save $1000)
Although there's been a lot of hype over the new EOS R5 II in recent months, the original Canon EOS R5 is still a solid 45MP camera that can deliver incredible image quality.
Read our Canon EOS R5 review.
Buy now:
$2899 at Amazon
Canon EOS R6 II: $1999 (save $500)
The EOS R6 II is Canon's enthusiast-level workhorse camera. This 24MP full-frame camera includes features like 40fps burst shooting, Raw burst mode with pre-capture, and 4K/60p video capture that's oversampled from 6K video.
Read our Canon EOS R6 II review.
Buy now:
$1999 at Amazon
Nikon Z8: $3496 (save $500)
The 45MP Nikon Z8 is one of the most impressive mirrorless ... 
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Welcome to this week's accessory roundup. If we're being honest, it's been a bit of a dry one out there for accessory news; manufacturers have likely been busy getting ready for the upcoming Amazon Prime Day event that starts on October 8th, and the busy sales season that'll follow the month after. However, we've dug deep and found some accessory news for you. Before we get to that though, let's go back to talking deals for list a moment...
OM Cameras on sale
The OM-5, OM System's compact Micro Four Third camera, is currently on sale for $1,000, $200 off its MSRP. When we reviewed it, we appreciated its capable stabilization, size, and weather sealing. While it certainly has some drawbacks like using microUSB instead of USB-C and the company's older menu system, the less expensive price takes the sting out of those a bit.
Buy now:$860 at Amazon.com
The company's high-end camera, the OM-1 II, is also $400 off, bringing its price to right under $2,000, body-only.
Buy now:$860 at Amazon.com
Taking a slight – okay, massive – step up in size, weight, and price, the Nikon Z8 is also $400 off. It's one of the most powerful full-frame cameras ... 
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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 is available at a recommended 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 handling
Image quality
Autofocus
Video
Conclusion
Sample gallery
Specifications
Press release
What's new
24MP "Partially Stacked" CMOS sensor
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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 has 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 is available in black or white. The white version comes with a silver version of the 16-50mm PZ that isn't to 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
Video Quality
Image Quality
Conclusion vlog
Specifications
Press Release
What's new
New sensor
The ZV-E10 II uses the same 26MP BSI CMOS sensor we've seen in ... 
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The Leica Q3 43 is a variant of the company's full-frame prime lens compact, with a 43mm F2 lens mounted in front of a 60MP BSI CMOS sensor.
In almost every other respect, it's a match for the original, 28mm Q3. The longer lens, grey leatherette coating and a number engraved into the hotshoe are the things that set the two apart.
Key specifications
43mm F2 image stabilized lens
60MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor
Options to crop in to 60, 75, 90, 120 or 150mm equiv focal lengths
5.76M dot OLED EVF with 0.79x magnification
3" tilt touchscreen LCD with 1.8 million dots
Native ISO range of 100-100,000 (ISO 50 manually selectable)
Hybrid autofocus (PDAF + contrast AF with DFD)
Continuous shooting up to 15fps (7fps with AF-C)
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 and dynamic range tools for JPEG mode
IP52-rated dust and water resistant
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with connection to Leica Fotos app
Wireless ... 
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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, ... 
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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.
Index:
What's new?
How it compares
Body and controls
How it compares
Initial impressions
Specifications
Canon 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 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 ...