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  1. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><title>Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)</title><link>https://www.dpreview.com/</link><description>All articles from Digital Photography Review</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (c) 1998-2025 Digital Photograph Review</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:00:00 Z</lastBuildDate><image><url>https://www.dpreview.com/resources/images/logo-site-footer-light.png</url><title>Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)</title><link>https://www.dpreview.com/</link></image><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7727527751/do-you-need-a-dedicated-camera-bag</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7727527751/do-you-need-a-dedicated-camera-bag</link><title>Do you need a dedicated camera bag?</title><description>&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  7. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Abby Ferguson&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  11. &lt;p&gt;Photographers are often told that they need a specialized camera bag to carry their gear. There's certainly no shortage of options these days, with a long list of brands and styles available. And while it's important to keep your expensive camera gear safe even when out and about, a dedicated camera bag isn't necessarily the only way to do that. &lt;/p&gt;
  12. &lt;h2&gt;Can you put a camera in a backpack?&lt;/h2&gt;
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  16. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/7727527751/a_black_camera_instert_sits_partially_inside_a_red_backpack_placed_on_green_turf.jpeg" target="article-7727527751"&gt;&lt;img alt="a black camera instert sits partially inside a red backpack placed on green turf" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/7727527751/a_black_camera_instert_sits_partially_inside_a_red_backpack_placed_on_green_turf.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="a_black_camera_instert_sits_partially_inside_a_red_backpack_placed_on_green_turf.jpeg" srcset="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/7727527751/a_black_camera_instert_sits_partially_inside_a_red_backpack_placed_on_green_turf.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  20. &lt;p&gt;A camera insert can allow you to use any backpack as a camera bag.&lt;/p&gt;
  21. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Abby Ferguson&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  26. &lt;p&gt;Simply put, a dedicated camera bag isn't necessary for many people and situations. They are often bulky and heavy. They typically don't work well if you need to bring a lot of things other than camera gear, making them challenging to travel with. They can also be conspicuous, raising the risk of theft. Plus, it can be hard to get the fit right, and spending a lot of money on a bag just to avoid using it because it's uncomfortable is far from ideal.&lt;/p&gt;
  27. &lt;p&gt;Most people already have a backpack or bag that they like carrying around, and may have occasionally even used it to carry cameras that have been carefully wrapped in a jacket or other articles of clothing. While we wouldn't recommend that too often, and would strongly advise against just tossing your camera loose inside a pack, the bag you already have could serve your camera bag needs with a simple accessory. Instead of buying a new bag that can only be used with your cameras, you could buy a much more affordable camera insert that goes inside your favorite pack.&lt;/p&gt;
  28. &lt;p&gt;Many companies, including Peak Design, Wandrd, Lowepro, and more, make padded inserts allowing you to safely store your camera in any bag. They are easy to move around to different bags as needed, giving you much more flexibility. Plus, you can take it out and use your backpack or bag without any camera gear. Just be sure you aren't packing the insert at the bottom of your bag with a lot of weight on top; they offer padding for protection, but aren't crushproof.&lt;/p&gt;
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  36. &lt;p&gt;For casual outings when I'm traveling light, a small sling is plenty for my camera.&lt;/p&gt;
  37. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Abby Ferguson&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  42. &lt;p&gt;If you only have a small compact camera, an insert is likely more than you need. As long as you carefully consider where you are packing your camera in your bag, you should be okay without a specific case. Just ensure it won't have too much weight on it and that it won't get hit when setting the bag down or moving around.&lt;/p&gt;
  43. &lt;h2&gt;When should you use a dedicated camera bag?&lt;/h2&gt;
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  47. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/7727527751/a_camera_backpack_sits_open_with_cameras_and_lenses_inside.jpeg" target="article-7727527751"&gt;&lt;img border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/7727527751/a_camera_backpack_sits_open_with_cameras_and_lenses_inside.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="a_camera_backpack_sits_open_with_cameras_and_lenses_inside.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/7727527751/a_camera_backpack_sits_open_with_cameras_and_lenses_inside.jpeg 2x" alt="a camera backpack sits open with cameras and lenses inside"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  51. &lt;p&gt;For lots of gear, a dedicated camera bag or case is often a must.&lt;/p&gt;
  52. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Abby Ferguson&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  57. &lt;p&gt;Inserts in everyday bags work well for many people, but a dedicated camera bag is a smart move for some. Wedding and event photographers who need multiple bodies and a full kit of lenses, for example, should invest in a camera bag. After all, inserts are generally smaller and not made to handle a lot of gear.&lt;/p&gt;
  58. &lt;p&gt;All that gear will also be heavy, and you want a pack that will allow you to distribute the weight well, saving your back over time. Camera backpacks are typically made with that weight in mind (the good ones, at least), making them more comfortable when loaded up. That is especially useful if you'll be wearing the bag for long periods, too.&lt;/p&gt;
  59. &lt;p&gt;If you're a professional photographer, you likely need plenty of accessories when you head to shoots as well. You need to find a home for things like extra batteries, filters, a cleaning kit, flash and, of course, snacks. Camera backpacks often have better organization options than standard packs, helping you keep all your gear organized and easy to find.&lt;/p&gt;
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  63. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/7727527751/a_camera_is_in_a_yellow_camera_insert_in_a_blue_backpack.jpeg" target="article-7727527751"&gt;&lt;img border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/7727527751/a_camera_is_in_a_yellow_camera_insert_in_a_blue_backpack.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="a_camera_is_in_a_yellow_camera_insert_in_a_blue_backpack.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/7727527751/a_camera_is_in_a_yellow_camera_insert_in_a_blue_backpack.jpeg 2x" alt="a camera is in a yellow camera insert in a blue backpack"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  67. &lt;p&gt;The back panel on this bag provides faster access to my camera than a typical backpack with an insert would.&lt;/p&gt;
  68. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Abby Ferguson&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  73. &lt;p&gt;Many dedicated camera bags have another advantage over regular bags with inserts: quick access. An insert inside a bag requires you to take the bag off your back and open two things, potentially with some digging involved. Dedicated camera bags, though, typically make it easier to access your gear fast. Some even offer side access to get your camera out without even taking the pack off. So, if you need to keep your camera tucked away but still have easy access, a dedicated camera bag is the way to go. &lt;/p&gt;
  74. &lt;h2&gt;Consider how you'll be using the bag&lt;/h2&gt;
  75. &lt;p&gt;Whether or not you need a dedicated camera bag depends on your gear, where you'll be using it and your preferences. For travel and casual day trips, a camera insert in a normal backpack is likely a good move. However, a dedicated, well-designed camera bag will make a significant difference in comfort and organization for those carrying a lot of equipment, especially for long periods.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7727527751/do-you-need-a-dedicated-camera-bag" /><media:thumbnail url="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C213x0S3413x2560T1200x900~articles/7727527751/two_backpacks_sit_against_a_white_fence_on_green_turf.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/photography/6561560569/how-ryo-minemizu-captures-the-hidden-wonders-of-the-ocean-at-night</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/photography/6561560569/how-ryo-minemizu-captures-the-hidden-wonders-of-the-ocean-at-night</link><title>How Ryo Minemizu captures the hidden wonders of the ocean at night</title><description>&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  78. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/6561560569/a_larval_angler_fish_is_sourrounded_by_blackness.jpeg" target="article-6561560569"&gt;&lt;img alt="a larval angler fish is sourrounded by blackness" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="443" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/6561560569/a_larval_angler_fish_is_sourrounded_by_blackness.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="a_larval_angler_fish_is_sourrounded_by_blackness.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/6561560569/a_larval_angler_fish_is_sourrounded_by_blackness.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  82. &lt;p&gt;Larval smooth angler fish.&lt;/p&gt;
  83. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Ryo Minemizu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  88. &lt;p&gt;Underwater photography is a challenging genre to tackle. But the complexity is significantly amplified when you add subjects that are only a few millimeters large, and pitch-black nighttime conditions. Yet that's exactly what photographer and diver Ryo Minemizu is doing with his nighttime dives, also called blackwater dives. Minemizu took the time to answer some questions while on a sailboat in the Pacific Ocean, providing insight into how he captures incredibly unique creatures in the ocean.&lt;/p&gt;
  89. &lt;p&gt;When Minemizu started taking photographs while diving, he simply wanted to capture beautiful underwater landscapes and life forms easily visible to the naked eye. Eventually, though, he became more interested in what wasn't obvious, seeking out things that were often overlooked and fleeting moments that didn't get attention. "I was drawn not only to their beauty, but also to the strength and skill required for survival, and the deep significance of life itself," he said.&lt;/p&gt;
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  93. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/6561560569/a_Polka_dot_ribbonfish_is_illuminated_in_black_water.jpeg" target="article-6561560569"&gt;&lt;img alt="a Polka dot ribbonfish is illuminated in black water" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="472" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/6561560569/a_Polka_dot_ribbonfish_is_illuminated_in_black_water.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="a_Polka_dot_ribbonfish_is_illuminated_in_black_water.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/6561560569/a_Polka_dot_ribbonfish_is_illuminated_in_black_water.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  97. &lt;p&gt;Polka dot ribbon fish.&lt;/p&gt;
  98. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Ryo Minemizu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  103. &lt;p&gt;To find those fleeting moments, Minemizu has to dive in locations and times when most aren't venturing into the sea. Night dives opened up a new perspective, allowing him to capture creatures in, quite literally, new light. Minemizu also decided to focus on creatures that don't typically get attention. But that makes for tricky photographic scenarios. "Blackwater dive photography is arguably one of the most challenging and relatively new frontiers in the world of underwater macro photography," he said.&lt;/p&gt;
  104. &lt;blockquote class="pullQuote"&gt;"Blackwater dive photography is arguably one of the most challenging and relatively new frontiers in the world of underwater macro photography"&lt;/blockquote&gt;
  105. &lt;p&gt;The dark conditions are perhaps the most obvious challenge. Minemizu says that for blackwater dives, a rope with multiple lights attached is suspended beneath a buoy, but its main purpose is safety-related, not for photography. In fact, "lights suspended from the buoy should be as dim as possible to avoid any negative impact on the natural environment," he explains. Instead, he said that divers mainly search for subjects in complete darkness, only using handheld underwater lights as they find them.&lt;/p&gt;
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  113. &lt;p&gt;A string of lights hangs from a buoy, but only for safety reasons.&lt;/p&gt;
  114. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Ryo Minemizu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  119. &lt;p&gt;When it is time to light up a subject, Minemizu relies on five lights: two Marelux Apollo III 2.0 strobes for ultra-high-speed flash photography, two RGBlue (Super Natural Color) lights with high color rendering for use as target lights and for video recording in the dark ocean, and one INON LE-250 light used to illuminate subjects that exhibit phototaxis (when an organism moves in response to light). He uses the maximum flash sync speed to freeze movement, since the tiny creatures are constantly in motion. But it's not a set it and forget it situation. "Both the exposure and flash intensity are manually adjusted on site to suit the transparency of each subject," he explains.&lt;/p&gt;
  120. &lt;div style="padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;"&gt;&lt;iframe frameborder="0" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/219260054?badge=0&amp;amp;autopause=0&amp;amp;player_id=0&amp;amp;app_id=58479" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;" title="Black Water Dive underwater videography (short version)"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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  122. &lt;p&gt;While light is necessary in pitch-dark conditions, it can also have negative impacts. "Each subject has its own unique characteristics and behaviors," Minemizu explained. "For example, some would close their fins and begin to swim away the moment a light is pointed at them or quickly vanish into the darkness." As a result, he has to anticipate the subject's next move, rapidly assess how it will react to light and how it might behave, and make on-the-spot decisions about lighting. "This involves choosing the right color tone, the best angle for illumination and the appropriate light intensity," he said.&lt;/p&gt;
  123. &lt;p&gt;The size of his subjects is another significant challenge. Minemizu is primarily focused on photographing plankton, fish larvae and other minuscule creatures that only measure a few millimeters to a few centimeters. To show them at a large enough scale, Minemizu has to get very close to them. But the water between the lens and the subject adds more complexity. "Even small currents created during movement can disturb the subject’s posture, especially when operating near the minimum focusing distance," he explained.&lt;/p&gt;
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  131. &lt;p&gt;Zoea larva of the scarlet shrimp.&lt;/p&gt;
  132. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Ryo Minemizu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  137. &lt;p&gt;The constant motion also makes it difficult to find and track subjects. "One of the most important tasks is to find the subject through the viewfinder and keep track of it without losing sight," Minemizu said. To help with that, he explains that a standard macro lens with a shorter focal length (around a 50 to 60mm equiv lens) is more effective than longer lenses. Focus is also a unique challenge. Keeping an animal's eye in focus while it moves around on dry land can be difficult, but imagine keeping that critical focus on a tiny subject floating around in the dark while underwater. After all, both Minemizu and the subject are moving in the current, so he only gets a brief window to engage.&lt;/p&gt;
  138. &lt;p&gt;Naturally, there's the gear component to consider as well. Minemizu uses Nauticam housing and the Canon EOS R5 with the EF-EOS R converter. For lenses, he sticks with the EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM and EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro USM lenses. He's opted for APS-C lenses because the equivalent focal lengths are ideal for his subject matter, especially the 35mm lens. He says he's eagerly awaiting an "RF-mount standard macro lens that fully takes advantage of a full-frame sensor’s capabilities," however.&lt;/p&gt;
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  142. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/6561560569/a_camera_in_underwater_housing_with_lots_of_attachments_sits_in_front_of_water.jpeg" target="article-6561560569"&gt;&lt;img alt="a camera in underwater housing with lots of attachments sits in front of water" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="443" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/6561560569/a_camera_in_underwater_housing_with_lots_of_attachments_sits_in_front_of_water.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="a_camera_in_underwater_housing_with_lots_of_attachments_sits_in_front_of_water.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/6561560569/a_camera_in_underwater_housing_with_lots_of_attachments_sits_in_front_of_water.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  145. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;
  146. &lt;p&gt;Minemizu's setup weighs 14kg (31lbs), but is perfectly balanced for working underwater.&lt;/p&gt;
  147. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Ryo Minemizu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  152. &lt;p&gt;Minemizu says that on land, his setup weighs 14 kilograms (about 31 pounds). To manage that heft underwater, he adjusts the balance and weight using float arms so the camera is perfectly level and neutrally buoyant, meaning it isn't sinking or floating. Those float arms are attached to the top and bottom, making it easier to rotate the camera vertically.&lt;/p&gt;
  153. &lt;p&gt;Beyond all the technical challenges, blackwater dives introduce physical risk. For safety reasons, Minemizu says he limits his dives to 25 meters (82') at night, though most are between 10 and 20 meters (32.8 to 65.6'). Occasionally, the subject he's photographing will begin to descend to deeper water, and he'll need to decide whether to follow or not. "Following it too far can become dangerous," he said. "In such cases, I need to maintain discipline and accept that there are moments I must let go."&lt;/p&gt;
  154. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  157. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/6561560569/a_blue_larval_margined_flying_fish_swims_in_black_water.jpeg" target="article-6561560569"&gt;&lt;img alt="a blue larval margined flying fish swims in black water" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="472" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/6561560569/a_blue_larval_margined_flying_fish_swims_in_black_water.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="a_blue_larval_margined_flying_fish_swims_in_black_water.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/6561560569/a_blue_larval_margined_flying_fish_swims_in_black_water.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  160. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;
  161. &lt;p&gt;Larval margined flying fish.&lt;/p&gt;
  162. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Ryo Minemizu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  167. &lt;p&gt;While Minemizu's images are beautiful, they also contribute to science. Some of the subjects he's photographed are entirely new scientific observations. "In order to recognize such cases on the spot, it is essential for me to have a broad knowledge of plankton, acquired through my own study," said Minemizu. He is working in collaboration with scientists from the Smithsonian Institution and conducting joint studies with universities and specialists studying jellyfish, cephalopod larvae, crustacean larvae and the larvae of various other invertebrates.&lt;/p&gt;
  168. &lt;p&gt;You can see more of Minemizu's incredible images &lt;a href="https://www.ryo-minemizu.com/" target="article-6561560569"&gt;on his website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
  169. &lt;div class="reviewWidgetPlaceholder" data-widget-url="https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/0297091292/ryo-minemizu-gallery"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;Sample gallery&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="note"&gt;This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click &lt;a target="blank" href="https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/0297091292/ryo-minemizu-gallery"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to open it in a new browser window / tab.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  170. &lt;div class="caption"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photos: Ryo Minemizu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/photography/6561560569/how-ryo-minemizu-captures-the-hidden-wonders-of-the-ocean-at-night" /><media:thumbnail url="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C0x1S3840x2880T1200x900~articles/6561560569/a_larval_angler_fish_is_sourrounded_by_blackness.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/articles/5761969200/panasonic-s1ii-video-stills-studio-scene</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/articles/5761969200/panasonic-s1ii-video-stills-studio-scene</link><title>Panasonic S1II video stills: so many options</title><description>&lt;div style="font-size: 12px; color: #888;"&gt;When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  173. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/5761969200/Panasonic_S1II_with_microphone.jpeg" target="article-5761969200"&gt;&lt;img alt="Panasonic S1II with microphone" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/5761969200/Panasonic_S1II_with_microphone.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Panasonic_S1II_with_microphone.jpeg" srcset="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/5761969200/Panasonic_S1II_with_microphone.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  176. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Richard Butler&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  180. &lt;div class="reviewWidgetPlaceholder" data-widget-url="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?widget=971"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;Image Comparison&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="note"&gt;This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click &lt;a target="blank" href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?widget=971"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to open it in a new browser window / tab.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  181. &lt;p&gt;With the S1II, Panasonic continues the tradition of offering "open gate" recording that uses the entire sensor area, which, like with the S5II, produces a roughly 6K 3:2 image (though the S1II's rolling shutter is substantially faster). This mode provides great levels of detail and more flexibility in post; if you're working on a 4K timeline, you have a fair amount of room to reframe a shot, and you can use the same footage for both landscape and vertical output.&lt;/p&gt;
  182. &lt;p&gt;The camera also has a 5.1K open gate mode with a little less resolution and detail. That cuts down on its flexibility, but allows for a first for full-frame Lumix cameras: open gate recording at 60p. The 5.1K 24p and 60p modes apparently have the same level of detail.&lt;/p&gt;
  183. &lt;p&gt;The camera's 4K modes are all oversampled from 6K capture, and have similar levels of detail to those of competitors like the Z6III and EOS R6 II, even at up to 60p. The S1II can't quite manage full-width 4K 120p, but the mode only requires a 1.24x crop, rather than a 1.5x crop like with the Z6III. So while there's some reduction in detail compared to the slower framerates, it does capture a tad more detail than the Nikon, and will come with a smaller change to your field of view.&lt;/p&gt;
  184. &lt;p&gt;If you don't prefer oversampling, the S1II also offers a 16:9 5.9K capture mode and a 1.89:1 5.8K capture mode, both of which are available at up to 60p. The extra resolution offers a bit more detail and more flexibility in post, though not quite as much as the 6K open-gate mode.&lt;/p&gt;
  185. &lt;h3&gt;Raw video&lt;/h3&gt;
  186. &lt;p&gt;Like the S1RII, the S1II can record ProRes Raw internally, capturing a native 5.8K region of the sensor at up to 30p, or a native DCI 4K region at up to 60p. This mode may be useful for those on professional shoots that need the utmost control over their footage, but for reasons we explained &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7204226950/panasonic-s1rii-video-studio-scene" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;in the S1RII writeup&lt;/a&gt;, Raw video isn't something that most shooters will likely find useful. In short, it doesn't offer the same benefits that stills shooters expect from Raw images versus JPEG ones, and it will require a lot of post-processing work, especially if you're using modern mirrorless lenses that have geometric distortion correction as part of their optical formula, as Panasonic's implementation of ProRes Raw doesn't embed them.&lt;/p&gt;
  187. &lt;hr&gt;
  188. &lt;p&gt;The S1II is absolutely bursting with video modes, so this overview is far from comprehensive. Our &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dc-s1ii-review#VT" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;chart detailing them&lt;/a&gt; in our initial review covers 166 different options, and it isn't even a complete list of all the configurations you can have. However, our testing shows that it's very capable of producing high-quality footage, even at fast framerates. Combine that with all the video assistance features that Panasonic includes, and it's one of the most flexible hybrid shooters we've seen.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/5761969200/panasonic-s1ii-video-stills-studio-scene" /><media:thumbnail url="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C427x0S3413x2560T1200x900~articles/5761969200/Panasonic_S1II_with_microphone.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/learn/7316242684/intro-to-photography-shutter-speed-101</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/learn/7316242684/intro-to-photography-shutter-speed-101</link><title>DPReview Intro to photography: What is shutter speed?</title><description>&lt;div&gt;
  189. &lt;div class="video"&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="326" id="videoFrame" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZM0rwT7Bwlw?rel=0&amp;amp;autohide=1&amp;amp;wmode=transparent&amp;amp;enablejsapi=1" width="580"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  190. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This video is part of our Intro to Photography series, where we break down some of the fundamental concepts of the image-making process. You can find a written version below.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  191. &lt;/div&gt;
  192. &lt;h2&gt;What is shutter speed?&lt;/h2&gt;
  193. &lt;p&gt;Shutter speed, along with aperture value, is one of the fundamental properties of exposure: ie, how much light your camera gets exposed to. A faster shutter speed helps freeze action, whereas a slower one lets in more light but can result in blurred movement.&lt;/p&gt;
  194. &lt;h3&gt;How do I choose my shutter speed?&lt;/h3&gt;
  195. &lt;p&gt;There are two important factors to consider when choosing a shutter speed: how fast is my subject moving? And if that's not a concern, how steadily can I hold the camera?&lt;/p&gt;
  196. &lt;p&gt;For sports and action, you'll need a very high shutter speed. For portraits of a subject who's posing, you can get away with something much slower, but in low light, there'll be a limit to how long you can hold the camera without shaking it, even if your camera or lens has image stabilization.&lt;/p&gt;
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  200. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 250px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/7316242684/Waterfall_low_shutter_speed.jpeg" target="article-7316242684"&gt;&lt;img alt="Waterfall low shutter speed" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="250" height="375" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS250x0~articles/7316242684/Waterfall_low_shutter_speed.jpeg" width="250" data-filename="Waterfall_low_shutter_speed.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS500x0~articles/7316242684/Waterfall_low_shutter_speed.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  201. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 250px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/7316242684/High_shutter_speed_freezing_motion.jpeg" target="article-7316242684"&gt;&lt;img alt="High shutter speed freezing motion" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="250" height="375" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS250x0~articles/7316242684/High_shutter_speed_freezing_motion.jpeg" width="250" data-filename="High_shutter_speed_freezing_motion.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS500x0~articles/7316242684/High_shutter_speed_freezing_motion.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  205. &lt;div class="caption"&gt;Left: a photo shot at a 30-second shutter speed. Right: a photo shot at a 1/1600 shutter speed&lt;/div&gt;
  206. &lt;p&gt;Working at the other extreme, long exposures can give some interesting creative effects: blurring the motion of crowds or traffic, or conveying a flowing effect with water, rather than freezing its movement.&lt;/p&gt;
  207. &lt;p&gt;Much of the time, you're more likely to want to set your shutter speed (or let your camera set the shutter speed) in response to your choice of aperture value and the light level in your scene.&lt;/p&gt;
  208. &lt;hr&gt;
  209. &lt;p&gt;We'll be continuing this series with more discussions on the fundamentals of exposure and photography. Check back soon for links to more entries!&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/learn/7316242684/intro-to-photography-shutter-speed-101" /><media:thumbnail url="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C825x392S2474x1856T1200x900~articles/7316242684/Slow_Shutter_Speed_panning_shot_of_track_cyclist.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/articles/6537125954/panasonic-s1ii-studio-scene-image-quality-partially-stacked</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/articles/6537125954/panasonic-s1ii-studio-scene-image-quality-partially-stacked</link><title>Panasonic S1II studio scene: how does the speedy Lumix perform?</title><description>&lt;div style="font-size: 12px; color: #888;"&gt;When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  212. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/6537125954/Panasonic_s1ii_sensor.jpeg" target="article-6537125954"&gt;&lt;img alt="Panasonic s1ii sensor" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/6537125954/Panasonic_s1ii_sensor.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Panasonic_s1ii_sensor.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/6537125954/Panasonic_s1ii_sensor.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  215. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Richard Butler&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  219. &lt;p&gt;With the release of the S1II, Panasonic became the second company to market a camera with a "Partially Stacked" sensor, which uses more sophisticated readout circuits to get data off the sensor faster than possible with existing BSI designs. (Though not nearly as fast as fully Stacked designs allow.) We've had the chance to put it in front of our studio test scene to see how it performs in terms of image quality and dynamic range.&lt;/p&gt;
  220. &lt;p&gt;Our &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/4553555371/introducing-the-test-scene" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;test scene is designed to simulate&lt;/a&gt; a variety of textures, colors, and detail types you'll encounter in the real world. It also has two illumination modes, full even light and low directional light, to see the effect of different lighting conditions.&lt;/p&gt;
  221. &lt;div class="reviewWidgetPlaceholder" data-widget-url="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?widget=972"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;Image Comparison&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="note"&gt;This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click &lt;a target="blank" href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?widget=972"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to open it in a new browser window / tab.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  222. &lt;p&gt;The S1II performs well at shooting our test scene, providing great image quality. Looking at base ISO Raws, the S1II captures similar levels of detail as the other 24MP full-frame cameras on the market&lt;span class="green"&gt;*&lt;/span&gt;, though Panasonic's JPEG engine doesn't seem to get rid of quite as much moiré artefacting as Nikon or Canon's.&lt;/p&gt;
  223. &lt;p&gt;Speaking of that JPEG engine, we've been pleased with Panasonic's colors for a while now, and the S1II is no exception; like the rest of its competition and the company's previous cameras, its colors are solid.&lt;/p&gt;
  224. &lt;p&gt;At mid ISOs to high ISOs the S1II's noise levels are competitive. Its JPEG engine does an admirable job of reducing noise while still retaining detail.&lt;/p&gt;
  225. &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="green"&gt;* The S1II's price puts it in competition with much slower, but higher-resolution cameras like the Sony a7CR and Panasonic's own S1RII; if you care more about image quality than speed, that's worth noting.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  226. &lt;h3&gt;Dynamic Range&lt;/h3&gt;
  227. &lt;p&gt;The S1II provides a good amount of dynamic range, giving you room to pull your shadows up without the detail being overwhelmed by noise. However, given the lack of chroma noise visible in our tests, it seems like there may be some noise reduction going on, either in ACR or in-camera. Either way, there's plenty to be squeezed out of the files, with no nasty surprises, though you will see the effects of a little extra read noise if you're shooting at base ISO to maximize dynamic range.&lt;/p&gt;
  228. &lt;hr&gt;
  229. &lt;p class="newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?attr144_0=panasonic_dcs1ii&amp;attr144_1=nikon_z6iii&amp;attr144_2=panasonic_dcs1ii&amp;attr144_3=nikon_z6iii&amp;attr146_0=100_6&amp;attr146_1=100_6&amp;attr146_2=100_4&amp;attr146_3=100_4&amp;normalization=full&amp;widget=920&amp;x=0.1486378205128205&amp;y=0.5047790018196582" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Exposure Latitude&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?attr134_0=panasonic_dcs1ii&amp;attr134_1=panasonic_dcs5ii&amp;attr134_2=panasonic_dcs1ii&amp;attr134_3=panasonic_dcs5ii&amp;attr136_0=2&amp;attr136_1=2&amp;attr136_2=1&amp;attr136_3=1&amp;attr403_0=1&amp;attr403_1=1&amp;attr403_2=1&amp;attr403_3=1&amp;normalization=full&amp;widget=962&amp;x=-0.0017470239405594859&amp;y=0.498646557" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;ISO Invariance&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  230. &lt;hr&gt;
  231. &lt;p&gt;This is still a relatively new sensor, but it seems like Panasonic is getting a lot out of it. The S1II's image quality is very similar to other 24MP full-frame cameras with much slower burst rates and less capable video specs. Speaking of, be sure to stay tuned: tomorrow we'll be taking a look at video stills from the S1II.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/6537125954/panasonic-s1ii-studio-scene-image-quality-partially-stacked" /><media:thumbnail url="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C156x0S3413x2560T1200x900~articles/6537125954/Panasonic_s1ii_sensor.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/news/2276388760/canon-rf-75-300-us-pricing-availability</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/news/2276388760/canon-rf-75-300-us-pricing-availability</link><title>Canon finally announces US pricing for its throwback 75-300mm lens</title><description>&lt;div style="font-size: 12px; color: #888;"&gt;When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  234. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2276388760/rf-75-300mm-f4-5.jpeg" target="article-2276388760"&gt;&lt;img border="0" data-aspect-ratio="4x3" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="442" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TC4x3S590x0~articles/2276388760/rf-75-300mm-f4-5.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="rf-75-300mm-f4-5.jpeg" alt="rf-75-300mm-f4-5"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  237. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: Canon&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  241. &lt;p&gt;Canon has &lt;a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/newsroom/2025/20250709-lens" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;finally announced&lt;/a&gt; US availability and pricing details for the RF 75-300mm F4.0-5.6, a budget full-frame lens that it &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/4231777760/canon-announces-rf-75-300mm-4p0-5p6" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;introduced earlier this year&lt;/a&gt;. When it initially launched in April, the company shared details about its global launch, but made no mention of the US market, potentially because it was waiting to see how tariffs would shake out.&lt;/p&gt;
  242. &lt;p&gt;The lens will cost $219 on its own, and will also be available as part of a "Double Zoom Lens Kit" for the &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-r100-review" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;EOS R100&lt;/a&gt;, which will include the camera, the RF 75-300mm, the RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 and a camera bag for $799. Both will be available sometime this month.&lt;/p&gt;
  243. &lt;p&gt;While the lens is technically new, it's essentially the same as the 26-year-old EF 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 III, just with a new mount. That lens has never been renowned for its image quality, but it does offer a lot of reach at a very accessible price.&lt;/p&gt;
  244. &lt;p&gt;Speaking of price, it appears that &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/3002673887/us-tariffs-loom-larger-threatening-chaos-for-camera-prices?utm_source=self-desktop&amp;utm_medium=marquee&amp;utm_campaign=traffic_source" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;US tariffs&lt;/a&gt; haven't made a huge impact on this lens; the EF version has been sold at $199 since well before the tariffs, and the RF version's higher price could just as easily be chalked up to the new housing as the cost to import it. &lt;/p&gt;
  245. &lt;div class="buybuttons"&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;p class="header-text"&gt;Buy now:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="buttons-wrapper"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01N9VPHE4?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;amp;linkCode=osi&amp;amp;th=1&amp;amp;psc=1" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$199  at Amazon.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  246. &lt;h3&gt;Canon RF 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 specifications:&lt;/h3&gt;
  247. &lt;div class="contentTable small"&gt;&lt;table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" class="contentTable"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="super" colspan="2"&gt;Principal specifications&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Lens type&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;Zoom lens&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Max Format size&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;35mm FF&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Focal length&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;75&amp;ndash;300 &lt;span class="unitsSuffix"&gt;mm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Image stabilization&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;No&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Lens mount&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;Canon RF, Canon RF-S&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="super" colspan="2"&gt;Aperture&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Maximum aperture&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;F4&amp;ndash;5.6&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Minimum aperture&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;F32&amp;ndash;45&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Aperture ring&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;No&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Number of diaphragm blades&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;7&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="super" colspan="2"&gt;Optics&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Elements&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;13&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Groups&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;9&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="super" colspan="2"&gt;Focus&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Minimum focus&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;1.50 &lt;span class="unitsSuffix"&gt;m&lt;/span&gt; (59.06&lt;span class="unitsSuffix"&gt;&amp;#8243;&lt;/span&gt;)&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Maximum magnification&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;0.25&lt;span class="unitsSuffix"&gt;&amp;#215;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Autofocus&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;Yes&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Motor type&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;Micromotor&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Full time manual&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;No&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Focus method&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;Extending front&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Distance scale&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;No&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;DoF scale&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;No&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="super" colspan="2"&gt;Physical&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Weight&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;507 &lt;span class="unitsSuffix"&gt;g&lt;/span&gt; (1.12 &lt;span class="unitsSuffix"&gt;lb&lt;/span&gt;)&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Diameter&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;71 &lt;span class="unitsSuffix"&gt;mm&lt;/span&gt; (2.8&lt;span class="unitsSuffix"&gt;&amp;#8243;&lt;/span&gt;)&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Length&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;146 &lt;span class="unitsSuffix"&gt;mm&lt;/span&gt; (5.75&lt;span class="unitsSuffix"&gt;&amp;#8243;&lt;/span&gt;)&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Materials&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;Plastic barrel, metal mount&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Sealing&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;No&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Colour&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;Black&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Zoom method&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;Rotary (extending)&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Power zoom&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;No&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Zoom lock&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;No&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Filter thread&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;58 &lt;span class="unitsSuffix"&gt;mm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Hood product code&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;ET-60&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Tripod collar&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;No&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th class="sub"&gt;Optional accessories&lt;/th&gt;&lt;td class="propertyValue"&gt;Soft Case LP1019&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:41:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/2276388760/canon-rf-75-300-us-pricing-availability" /><media:thumbnail url="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C120x0S720x540T1200x900~articles/2276388760/rf-75-300mm-f4-5.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/news/2050615972/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-fold-7-cameras</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/news/2050615972/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-fold-7-cameras</link><title>Samsung's latest foldable has fewer camera compromises than ever</title><description>&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  248. &lt;tbody&gt;
  249. &lt;tr&gt;
  250. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2050615972/Samsung-Z-Fold-7-opening.jpeg" target="article-2050615972"&gt;&lt;img alt="Samsung-Z-Fold-7-opening" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="330" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/2050615972/Samsung-Z-Fold-7-opening.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Samsung-Z-Fold-7-opening.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/2050615972/Samsung-Z-Fold-7-opening.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  251. &lt;/tr&gt;
  252. &lt;tr&gt;
  253. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: Samsung&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  254. &lt;/tr&gt;
  255. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  256. &lt;/table&gt;
  257. &lt;p&gt;Samsung has announced its latest folding smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. Both have improvements over their predecessors, but the higher-end Z Fold has one that's especially exciting for people who like taking pictures: it adopts the main camera from the company's flagship S25 Ultra, which it says will capture "4x more detail" and produce "44% brighter" images than the camera in the previous Z Fold.&lt;/p&gt;
  258. &lt;h2&gt;Galaxy Z Fold 7&lt;/h2&gt;
  259. &lt;p&gt;Compared to more traditional smartphones, foldables often &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/opinion/4446776971/opinion-pixel-9-pro-fold-weaker-cameras" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;compromise on camera performance&lt;/a&gt; because of space constraints; each half of the phone is usually substantially thinner than the typical candybar phone.&lt;/p&gt;
  260. &lt;p&gt;That's especially true for the Z Fold 7, which has slimmed down substantially compared to its predecessor: it's now 8.9mm thick when closed, compared to 12.1mm, and weighs 215g instead of 239g. Theoretically, this should make it more comfortable to use the front "cover" screen, as it'll be closer to the experience of using a non-folding phone. That display has also gotten an upgrade: it's 6.5" instead of 6.3", and slightly higher resolution.&lt;/p&gt;
  261. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  262. &lt;tbody&gt;
  263. &lt;tr&gt;
  264. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2050615972/Samsung-Z-fold-7-cameras.jpeg" target="article-2050615972"&gt;&lt;img alt="Samsung-Z-fold-7-cameras" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="350" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/2050615972/Samsung-Z-fold-7-cameras.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Samsung-Z-fold-7-cameras.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/2050615972/Samsung-Z-fold-7-cameras.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  265. &lt;/tr&gt;
  266. &lt;tr&gt;
  267. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;The Z Fold 7 has three rear cameras, and two selfie cameras.&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: Samsung&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  268. &lt;/tr&gt;
  269. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  270. &lt;/table&gt;
  271. &lt;p&gt;Despite the phone's thinness, the main camera has gotten some big improvements. The Z Fold 6 used the cameras from Samsung's mid-range S24+ flagship, which meant it's main camera was a 50MP Type 1/1.56 (50mm²) sensor behind an F1.8 lens. The Z Fold 7, meanwhile, gets the 200MP Type 1/1.3 (72mm²) sensor and F1.7 lens from Samsung's top-tier standard smartphone.&lt;/p&gt;
  272. &lt;p&gt;That means that, at least for the camera you're using most, you're not compromising by picking Samsung's foldable instead of its standard smartphone. That's good news for those who like big screens; the S25+ is no slouch with a 6.9" display, but that doesn't quite match the Z Fold 7's new 8" interior screen, which offers even more real estate than the 7.6" one found on its predecessor.&lt;/p&gt;
  273. &lt;p&gt;Of course, there are still trade-offs. For one, Samsung seems to have solved the space problem by just making the camera bump massive; &lt;a href="https://youtu.be/bMou1qUMHC4?t=211" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;YouTube reviewer MKBHD shows&lt;/a&gt; that the phone can't even come close to sitting flat on a table thanks to the protrusion. The phone's ultra-wide camera is also a downgrade compared to what you'd find on the S25 Ultra, and the Z Fold 7 doesn't have a "periscope" camera for even more zoom.&lt;/p&gt;
  274. &lt;div class="contentTable"&gt;
  275. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="contentTable"&gt;
  276. &lt;tbody&gt;
  277. &lt;tr&gt;
  278. &lt;th width="25%"&gt; &lt;/th&gt;
  279. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Galaxy Z Fold 7&lt;/th&gt;
  280. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Galaxy S25 Ultra&lt;/th&gt;
  281. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Galaxy Z Fold 6&lt;/th&gt;
  282. &lt;/tr&gt;
  283. &lt;tr&gt;
  284. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Main camera&lt;/th&gt;
  285. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;200MP&lt;br&gt;Type 1/1.3 (72mm²)&lt;br&gt;F1.7&lt;/td&gt;
  286. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;200MP&lt;br&gt;Type 1/1.3 (72mm²)&lt;br&gt;F1.7&lt;/td&gt;
  287. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;
  288. &lt;p&gt;50MP&lt;br&gt;Type 1/1.56 (50mm²)&lt;br&gt;F1.8&lt;/p&gt;
  289. &lt;/td&gt;
  290. &lt;/tr&gt;
  291. &lt;tr&gt;
  292. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Ultra-wide camera&lt;/th&gt;
  293. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;12MP&lt;br&gt;Type 1/2.5 (25mm²)&lt;br&gt;F2.2&lt;/td&gt;
  294. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;
  295. &lt;p&gt;50MP&lt;br&gt;Type 1/2.5 (25mm²)&lt;br&gt;F1.9&lt;/p&gt;
  296. &lt;/td&gt;
  297. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;12MP&lt;br&gt;Type 1/3.2 (15mm²)&lt;br&gt;F2.2&lt;/td&gt;
  298. &lt;/tr&gt;
  299. &lt;tr&gt;
  300. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Telephoto camera&lt;/th&gt;
  301. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;
  302. &lt;p&gt;10MP&lt;br&gt;Type 1/3.94 (10mm²)&lt;br&gt;F2.4&lt;/p&gt;
  303. &lt;/td&gt;
  304. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;10MP&lt;br&gt;Type 1/3.52 (12.5mm²)&lt;br&gt;F2.4&lt;/td&gt;
  305. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;10MP&lt;br&gt;Type 1/3.94 (10mm²)&lt;br&gt;F2.4&lt;/td&gt;
  306. &lt;/tr&gt;
  307. &lt;tr&gt;
  308. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Periscope camera&lt;/th&gt;
  309. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;N/A&lt;/td&gt;
  310. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;50MP&lt;br&gt;Type 1/2.52 (25mm²)&lt;br&gt;F3.4&lt;/td&gt;
  311. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;N/A&lt;/td&gt;
  312. &lt;/tr&gt;
  313. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  314. &lt;/table&gt;
  315. &lt;/div&gt;
  316. &lt;p&gt;Of course, cameras aren't the only thing Samsung changed this generation. The company says the Z Fold 7 has a thinner and lighter hinge, more durable glass for the cover display and a more powerful SOC with improvements to the tune of 38% in CPU and 26% in GPU compared to its predecessor. The selfie camera on the main screen is also now higher resolution, and provides a wider field of view.&lt;/p&gt;
  317. &lt;p&gt;Of course, none of this comes cheap. While the Z Fold series has always broken the bank, the latest iteration now starts at $1999 for a model with 256GB of storage, $100 more than its predecessor. You can pre-order it now, and it'll be available on July 25th.&lt;/p&gt;
  318. &lt;h2&gt;Z Flip 7&lt;/h2&gt;
  319. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  320. &lt;tbody&gt;
  321. &lt;tr&gt;
  322. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2050615972/galaxy-z-flip7-features-kv.jpeg" target="article-2050615972"&gt;&lt;img alt="galaxy-z-flip7-features-kv" border="0" data-aspect-ratio="4x3" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="442" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TC4x3S590x0~articles/2050615972/galaxy-z-flip7-features-kv.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="galaxy-z-flip7-features-kv.jpeg"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  323. &lt;/tr&gt;
  324. &lt;tr&gt;
  325. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: Samsung&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  326. &lt;/tr&gt;
  327. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  328. &lt;/table&gt;
  329. &lt;p&gt;The changes to Samsung's smaller, less expensive Z Flip phone are a bit more subtle. The main cameras – a wide 50MP Type 1/1.57 (50mm²) and ultra-wide 12MP Type 1/3.2 (15mm²) – are unchanged from its predecessor, and it's actually a gram heavier. However, for that minuscule increase in weight, you get a bigger battery and a much larger cover screen; 4.1" versus 3.4".&lt;/p&gt;
  330. &lt;p&gt;That front screen now basically runs edge-to-edge on the phone's front cover, and should be more responsive as it has a 120hz refresh rate, where the old one topped out at 60hz. It's also much brighter, peaking at 2600 nits instead of 1600.&lt;/p&gt;
  331. &lt;p&gt;The interior display is also a touch bigger at 6.9" versus 6.7". However, the biggest change is even deeper inside the phone: it now uses a Samsung-designed Exynos SOC, rather than a Qualcomm Snapdragon one. Historically, some Exynos-equipped models haven't performed as well compared to their Snapdragon counterparts, so it'll be interesting to see how the phone performs once reviewers get their hands on it.&lt;/p&gt;
  332. &lt;p&gt;Unlike the Z Fold, the Z Flip is the same price as its predecessor, starting at $1,099 for a 256GB model. It will also be available starting on July 25th.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:48:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/2050615972/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-fold-7-cameras" /><media:thumbnail url="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C0x0S2255x1691T1200x900~articles/2050615972/Samsung-Z-Fold-7-opening.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8908352381/nikon-z5ii-studio-scene</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8908352381/nikon-z5ii-studio-scene</link><title>Nikon Z5II image quality: a level of excellence we take for granted</title><description>&lt;div style="font-size: 12px; color: #888;"&gt;When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  333. &lt;tbody&gt;
  334. &lt;tr&gt;
  335. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/8908352381/Nikon_Z5II_lead_image.jpeg" target="article-8908352381"&gt;&lt;img alt="Nikon Z5II lead image" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/8908352381/Nikon_Z5II_lead_image.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Nikon_Z5II_lead_image.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/8908352381/Nikon_Z5II_lead_image.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  336. &lt;/tr&gt;
  337. &lt;tr&gt;
  338. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Mitchell Clark&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  339. &lt;/tr&gt;
  340. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  341. &lt;/table&gt;
  342. &lt;p&gt;We've put the Nikon Z5II through our studio scene as part of our upcoming review. And it's fair to say it doesn't present any major surprises. But we thought it's worth stepping back a bit to acknowledge what we perhaps risk taking for granted.&lt;/p&gt;
  343. &lt;p&gt;The Nikon Z5II is the company's entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera. Its launch price of $1699, body only, means it's not quite as inexpensive as the original Z5, but there are still only four full-frame digital cameras that have been launched for a lower price, so it's not uncompetitive.&lt;/p&gt;
  344. &lt;p&gt;But, whereas the original Z5 used a relatively elderly sensor to differentiate it from the higher-end Z6 II, the Z5II uses the same sensor as the more expensive Zf. And, while it's not the newest chip on the block, it's still being introduced in new models from Sigma and Panasonic, so shouldn't be considered unacceptably out-of-date.&lt;/p&gt;
  345. &lt;h3&gt;Studio test scene&lt;/h3&gt;
  346. &lt;div class="reviewWidgetPlaceholder" data-widget-url="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?widget=976"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;Image Comparison&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="note"&gt;This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click &lt;a target="blank" href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?widget=976"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to open it in a new browser window / tab.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  347. &lt;p&gt;The test scene throws up no surprises at all: detail capture is consistent with other 24MP full-frame cameras, as is noise performance at high ISO. Default JPEG color is the usual Nikon response: on the punchy side of accurate, which is a result a lot of people like.&lt;/p&gt;
  348. &lt;p&gt;JPEG sharpening pulls out a lot of fine detail, though false color isn't as well suppressed as in the Canon's files. Noise reduction smoothes away a little more detail than its peers, but overall, the results are very solid.&lt;/p&gt;
  349. &lt;p&gt;This is a well-known sensor, so the results aren't surprising, but until recently, you had to spend a fair amount more than this to get the same combination of IQ, handling and autofocus performance.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8908352381/nikon-z5ii-studio-scene" /><media:thumbnail url="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C57x0S3413x2560T1200x900~articles/8908352381/Nikon_Z5II_lead_image.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-compact-zoom-cameras</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-compact-zoom-cameras</link><title>The Best compact zoom cameras in 2025</title><description>&lt;div style="font-size: 12px; color: #888;"&gt;When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  350. &lt;tbody&gt;
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  352. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/7169536504/roundup-compact-zoom-cameras.jpeg" target="article-7169536504"&gt;&lt;img alt="roundup-compact-zoom-cameras" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="347" src="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/7169536504/roundup-compact-zoom-cameras.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="roundup-compact-zoom-cameras.jpeg"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  353. &lt;/tr&gt;
  354. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  355. &lt;/table&gt;
  356. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Updated July 9, 2025&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  357. &lt;p&gt;It's sad to say, but &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7036163416/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-compact-camera" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;the golden age of compact cameras is pretty much over&lt;/a&gt;, thanks to the rise of smartphone cameras that are, in many cases, good enough for most people. Manufacturers seem to realize this, too; the major players have only released a small handful of compact zooms in the past few years, and most were very minor updates on old designs. The ones that remain can be difficult to find in stock, even when the companies that make them promise they're still a part of their lineups.&lt;/p&gt;
  358. &lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
  359. &lt;h3&gt;Our recommendations:&lt;/h3&gt;
  360. &lt;ul&gt;
  361. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#enthusiast"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Enthusiast camera&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
  362. &lt;ul&gt;
  363. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#canon_g7xiii"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Best enthusiast compact: Canon PowerShot G7X III&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  364. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#sony_dscrx100m7"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Best do-it-all compact: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  365. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#leica_dlux8"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Best interface: Leica D-Lux 8&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  366. &lt;/ul&gt;
  367. &lt;/li&gt;
  368. &lt;/ul&gt;
  369. &lt;ul&gt;
  370. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#waterproof"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Waterproof cameras&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
  371. &lt;ul&gt;
  372. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#omsystem_tg7"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Best waterproof compact: OM System Tough TG-7&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  373. &lt;/ul&gt;
  374. &lt;/li&gt;
  375. &lt;/ul&gt;
  376. &lt;ul&gt;
  377. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#longzoom"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Long zoom camera&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
  378. &lt;ul&gt;
  379. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#nikon_cpp1100"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Best ultra-zoom camera: Nikon Coolpix P1100&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  380. &lt;/ul&gt;
  381. &lt;/li&gt;
  382. &lt;/ul&gt;
  383. &lt;ul&gt;
  384. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#vlogging"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vlogging cameras&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
  385. &lt;ul&gt;
  386. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#powershot_v1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Best vlogging compact: Canon PowerShot V1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  387. &lt;/ul&gt;
  388. &lt;/li&gt;
  389. &lt;/ul&gt;
  390. &lt;hr&gt;
  391. &lt;h2 id="enthusiast" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;Enthusiast compacts&lt;/h2&gt;
  392. &lt;p&gt;The final niche in which it's difficult for a smartphone to compete is for enthusiast photography. No matter how good smartphone image quality gets, it's difficult for a phone to provide the feeling of connection to the process of taking photos that an enthusiast compact with lots of direct controls can offer.&lt;/p&gt;
  393. &lt;p&gt;We've picked cameras with large sensors that deliver good image quality, zoom lenses and direct controls. Some have built-in electronic viewfinders for shooting when it's bright outside, again giving a more pleasant experience than a smartphone.&lt;/p&gt;
  394. &lt;hr&gt;
  395. &lt;h2 id="canon_g7xiii" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;Best enthusiast compact: Canon PowerShot G7 X III&lt;/h2&gt;
  396. &lt;p class="roundupSection topSpecs"&gt;20MP Type 1 Stacked CMOS sensor | 24-100mm equiv. F1.8-2.8 lens | 4K/30p video capture&lt;/p&gt;
  397. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  400. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/7169536504/canon_g7xiii.jpeg" target="article-7169536504"&gt;&lt;img alt="canon g7xiii" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/7169536504/canon_g7xiii.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="canon_g7xiii.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/7169536504/canon_g7xiii.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  401. &lt;/tr&gt;
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  403. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Dan Bracaglia&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  404. &lt;/tr&gt;
  405. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  406. &lt;/table&gt;
  407. &lt;div class="buybuttons"&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;p class="header-text"&gt;Buy now:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="buttons-wrapper"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07TKNCQZL?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;amp;linkCode=osi&amp;amp;th=1&amp;amp;psc=1" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$1969  at Amazon.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  408. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we like:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Nice grip and well-placed controls&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;4K/30p recording with live streaming to YouTube&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fast burst shooting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  409. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we don't:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lens is soft at wide-angle&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Limited battery life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contrast-detect only autofocus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  410. &lt;p&gt;The Canon PowerShot G7 X III is an enthusiast compact built around a 20MP Type-1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Stacked CMOS sensor with a bright 24-100mm equivalent F1.8-2.8 zoom.&lt;/p&gt;
  411. &lt;p&gt;The large sensor, and zoom that covers a really useful range help set it apart from a smartphone but it's clicking control dial around the lens and the dedicated exposure compensation dial that really help you feel you're in the driving seat of the photo-taking process that makes us enjoy it so much.&lt;/p&gt;
  412. &lt;p&gt;This camera is frequently out of stock, but Canon has told investors it was ramping up production of its compacts, citing the popularity of the G7 X III, and has assured us it's still in production.&lt;/p&gt;
  413. &lt;div class="pullQuote"&gt;"If you're after a pocketable high-quality compact, the Canon G7 X Mark III is well worth a look"&lt;/div&gt;
  414. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;Though it's jacket-pocketable, the G7 X Mark III has a decent-sized grip and feels secure in the hand. The 'clicky' control rings around the lens and on the rear of the camera give good control over aperture, shutter speed and ISO, and the exposure compensation dial on the top plate is a nice touch. The touchscreen interface on its tilting 3" LCD is polished and responsive.&lt;/div&gt;
  415. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;Overall, we're impressed by the upgrades on this model. The Mark III brings improved video and continuous shooting performance while maintaining excellent controls and a competitive price point. If you do a lot of wide-angle shooting, there are options with better lenses, but if you're after a pocketable high-quality compact, the Canon G7 X Mark III is well worth a look.&lt;/div&gt;
  416. &lt;p class="newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-powershot-g7x-mark-iii-review" target="article-7169536504"&gt;Read our Canon PowerShot G7X III review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  417. &lt;hr&gt;
  418. &lt;p class="newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?attr18=daylight&amp;attr13_0=canon_g7xiii&amp;attr13_1=sony_dscrx100m5&amp;attr13_2=canon_g5xii&amp;attr13_3=sony_dscrx100m7&amp;attr15_0=raw&amp;attr15_1=raw&amp;attr15_2=raw&amp;attr15_3=raw&amp;attr16_0=125&amp;attr16_1=125&amp;attr16_2=125&amp;attr16_3=100&amp;attr171_0=1&amp;attr171_1=1&amp;attr171_2=1&amp;normalization=full&amp;widget=714&amp;x=-0.00117536751&amp;y=0.315052032" target="article-7169536504"&gt;See the Canon PowerShot G7X III studio scene&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  419. &lt;hr&gt;
  420. &lt;div class="reviewWidgetPlaceholder"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;Sample gallery&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="note"&gt;This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article&amp;#39;s permalink in a browser to view this content.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  421. &lt;hr&gt;
  422. &lt;h3 style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;What about the PowerShot V1?&lt;/h3&gt;
  423. &lt;p&gt;Canon's &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-powershot-v1-review" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;PowerShot V1&lt;/a&gt; may tempt photographers hungry for a new compact thanks to its pairing of a large Type 1.4 (18.4 x 12.3mm) sensor and ultra-wide angle 16-50mm equiv. lens. However, we wouldn't recommend it unless you really need that lens or plan to shoot just as many videos as stills; the controls simply aren't engaging for photography enthusiasts.&lt;/p&gt;
  424. &lt;h2 id="sony_dscrx100m7" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;Best do-it-all compact: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII&lt;/h2&gt;
  425. &lt;p class="roundupSection topSpecs"&gt;20MP Type 1 Stacked CMOS sensor | 24-200mm equiv. F2.8-4.5 lens | Hybrid AF system&lt;/p&gt;
  426. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  429. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/7169536504/sony_rx100vii.jpeg" target="article-7169536504"&gt;&lt;img alt="sony rx100vii" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/7169536504/sony_rx100vii.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="sony_rx100vii.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/7169536504/sony_rx100vii.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  430. &lt;/tr&gt;
  431. &lt;tr&gt;
  432. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Dan Bracaglia&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  433. &lt;/tr&gt;
  434. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  435. &lt;/table&gt;
  436. &lt;div class="buybuttons"&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;p class="header-text"&gt;Buy now:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="buttons-wrapper"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07VPQV7BY?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;amp;linkCode=osi&amp;amp;th=1&amp;amp;psc=1" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$2048  at Amazon.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  437. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we like:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Industry-leading autofocus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent image quality&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Oversampled 4K video&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  438. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we don't:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;User interface can be overwhelming&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Low light performance limited by slow lens&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Slippery grip&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Expensive&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  439. &lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3Ram9MX" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"&gt;Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII&lt;/a&gt; is built around a 20MP Stacked CMOS sensor and a long, flexible 24-200mm equivalent lens. It's not as bright at the long end as the zooms on the now-discontinued Mark VA or the Canon G7 X III, but it provides a lot more reach, still in a compact package.&lt;/p&gt;
  440. &lt;p&gt;Like the Canon, the RX100 VII can be difficult to find, but Sony tells us it's still making it. It also uses micro USB to charge instead of the near-ubiquitous and, in the EU, legally-mandated USB-C. US buyers should also be conscious of price; the camera launched at $1200, but when it's available, it now seems to be selling for around $1700, though Sony hasn't said if this is the result of tariffs or other factors.&lt;/p&gt;
  441. &lt;div class="pullQuote"&gt;"The RX100 VII is the most capable pocketable camera ever made"&lt;/div&gt;
  442. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The RX100 VII has a limited number of direct controls, but offers extensive customization for making the most of them. A touchscreen can be used for choosing a focus point or initiating AF tracking in video. The camera also includes the single-press pop-up viewfinder we liked so much on its predecessor.&lt;/div&gt;
  443. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The RX100 VII is easily the most-capable compact camera on the market thanks to its great image and video quality, fast shooting, versatile lens and a highly-capable, easy-to-use AF system, though all of that comes with a high price tag.&lt;/div&gt;
  444. &lt;p class="newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx100-vii-review/" target="article-7169536504"&gt;Read our Sony RX100 VII review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  445. &lt;hr&gt;
  446. &lt;p class="newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?attr18=daylight&amp;attr13_0=sony_dscrx100m7&amp;attr13_1=sony_dscrx100m6&amp;attr13_2=panasonic_dczs200&amp;attr13_3=canon_g5xii&amp;attr15_0=raw&amp;attr15_1=raw&amp;attr15_2=raw&amp;attr15_3=raw&amp;attr16_0=100&amp;attr16_1=125&amp;attr16_2=125&amp;attr16_3=125&amp;attr171_0=1&amp;attr171_1=1&amp;attr171_2=1&amp;attr171_3=1&amp;normalization=full&amp;widget=705&amp;x=0&amp;y=0" target="article-7169536504"&gt;See the Sony DSC-RX100 VII studio scene&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  447. &lt;hr&gt;
  448. &lt;div class="reviewWidgetPlaceholder"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;Sample gallery&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="note"&gt;This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article&amp;#39;s permalink in a browser to view this content.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  449. &lt;hr&gt;
  450. &lt;h2 id="leica_dlux8" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;Best interface: Leica D-Lux 8&lt;/h2&gt;
  451. &lt;p class="roundupSection topSpecs"&gt;17MP crop of Four Thirds sensor | 24-75mm equiv F1.7-2.8 | 4K video&lt;/p&gt;
  452. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  455. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/7169536504/Leica-D-Lux-8-with-lens-extended.jpeg" target="article-7169536504"&gt;&lt;img alt="Leica-D-Lux-8-with-lens-extended" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/7169536504/Leica-D-Lux-8-with-lens-extended.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Leica-D-Lux-8-with-lens-extended.jpeg" srcset="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/7169536504/Leica-D-Lux-8-with-lens-extended.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  456. &lt;/tr&gt;
  457. &lt;tr&gt;
  458. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Richard Butler&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  459. &lt;/tr&gt;
  460. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  461. &lt;/table&gt;
  462. &lt;div class="buybuttons"&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;p class="header-text"&gt;Buy now:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="buttons-wrapper"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DGWHH21F?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;amp;linkCode=osi&amp;amp;th=1&amp;amp;psc=1" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$3449  at Amazon.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  463. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we like:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Photo-focused interface&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Large sensor&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bright lens&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  464. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we don't:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Zoom is laggy and slow&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lens not always sharpest&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  465. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The Leica D-Lux 8 is an enthusiast compact with one of the largest sensors with a fixed zoom lens.&lt;/div&gt;
  466. &lt;p&gt;The D-Lux 8 combines an enjoyable shooting experience with a large sensor and bright lens. It's expensive, for sure – a situation &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/0674790744/leica-d-lux-8-tariff-price-changes-us-lux-grip-iphone" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;made even worse&lt;/a&gt; for US buyers thanks to tariffs – but it is one of the few enthusiast compacts to receive a refresh in recent years, so we felt it deserved a spot on this list.&lt;/p&gt;
  467. &lt;div class="pullQuote"&gt;"The D-Lux 8 is a lovely camera to shoot with and offers a lot of image quality in a compact package"&lt;/div&gt;
  468. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The D-Lux 8 has an elegant and photo-focused interface, with dedicated dials for shutter speed and aperture, and a couple of buttons that are easy to customize. It's engaging and enjoyable to shoot with.&lt;/div&gt;
  469. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The D-Lux 8 is a lovely camera to shoot with and offers a lot of image quality in a compact package. But, for us, its image quality doesn't live up to its promise, or its price tag.&lt;/div&gt;
  470. &lt;p class="newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/leica-d-lux8-review" target="article-7169536504"&gt;Read our Leica D-Lux 8 review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  471. &lt;hr&gt;
  472. &lt;p class="newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?attr18=daylight&amp;attr13_0=leica_dlux8&amp;attr13_1=sony_dscrx100m5&amp;attr13_2=fujifilm_x100vi&amp;attr13_3=ricoh_griii&amp;attr15_0=jpeg&amp;attr15_1=jpeg&amp;attr15_2=jpeg&amp;attr15_3=jpeg&amp;attr16_0=100&amp;attr16_1=125&amp;attr16_2=125&amp;attr16_3=100&amp;normalization=full&amp;widget=944&amp;x=0&amp;y=0" target="article-7169536504"&gt;See the Leica D-Lux 8 studio scene&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  473. &lt;hr&gt;
  474. &lt;div class="reviewWidgetPlaceholder"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;Sample gallery&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="note"&gt;This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article&amp;#39;s permalink in a browser to view this content.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  475. &lt;hr&gt;
  476. &lt;h2 id="waterproof" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;Waterproof cameras&lt;/h2&gt;
  477. &lt;p&gt;Waterproof cameras are another specialty that smartphones can't necessarily displace. Many flagship phones are waterproof to a decent degree but you shouldn't try to submerge them to any appreciable depth or use them in salt water. Waterproof cameras also tend to be pretty rugged, designed to withstand a lot more mistreatment than a phone will withstand, meaning you can carry them with you at all times, without ever having to worry about it. Great for bikers, climbers and custodians of small, inquisitive but not necessarily careful children.&lt;/p&gt;
  478. &lt;h2 id="omsystem_tg7" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;Best waterproof camera: OM System Tough TG-7&lt;/h2&gt;
  479. &lt;p class="roundupSection topSpecs"&gt;25-100mm equiv. F2.0-4.9 lens | 12MP Type 1/2.3 sensor | Waterproof to 15m (50ft)&lt;/p&gt;
  480. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  483. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/7169536504/omsystem_tg7.jpeg" target="article-7169536504"&gt;&lt;img alt="omsystem tg7" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="443" src="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/7169536504/omsystem_tg7.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="omsystem_tg7.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/7169536504/omsystem_tg7.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  484. &lt;/tr&gt;
  485. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  486. &lt;/table&gt;
  487.  
  488. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we like:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bright, wideangle lens&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Built-in GPS, compass and manometer&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Raw image capture allowing creating edits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Range of accessories&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  489. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we don't:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;12MP is fairly low&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lens isn't very bright at long end&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Limited battery life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Relatively expensive&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  490. &lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3Rc9Wao" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"&gt;OM System Tough TG-7&lt;/a&gt; is a rugged, waterproof compact with a 25-100mm equivalent zoom lens. It is fully waterproof down to a depth of 15m (50 ft).&lt;/p&gt;
  491. &lt;p&gt;The OM System isn't the only rugged waterproof still on the market, nor the cheapest, but it has several major factors in its favor. The first is that it lets you shoot Raw images, which gives you the ability to correct the white balance, which even the best cameras tend to get wrong when shooting underwater. Another factor is that there is a range of accessories for the TG-7, including a light guide that directs light from the built-in flash into a circle around the lens, letting you illuminate close-up objects.&lt;/p&gt;
  492. &lt;div class="pullQuote"&gt;"The TG-7 is relatively expensive but packs in a host of useful features that help it stand out"&lt;/div&gt;
  493. &lt;p&gt;Beyond this there are a few details that different users may find handy: it has an unusually wide-angle lens with a bright maximum aperture, helping the performance underwater and in low light. It also has a built-in GPS, compass and pressure sensor that lets you log your adventures. These all add up to a camera that's worth the added expense, we feel.&lt;/p&gt;
  494. &lt;p class="newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/0925537683/hands-on-with-om-system-s-tough-tg-7-rugged-camera" target="article-7169536504"&gt;Read our hands-on with the OM System TG-7 article&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  495. &lt;hr&gt;
  496. &lt;div class="reviewWidgetPlaceholder"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;Sample gallery&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="note"&gt;This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article&amp;#39;s permalink in a browser to view this content.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  497. &lt;hr&gt;
  498. &lt;h2 id="longzoom" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;Long zoom cameras&lt;/h2&gt;
  499. &lt;p&gt;Perhaps the greatest weakness of smartphones is their lack of zoom capabilities. Many of the best phones have a camera with a slightly longer focal length and then try to crop into their images and use AI algorithms to try to approximate the fine detail to give the impression of zooming, but this has its limits.&lt;/p&gt;
  500. &lt;p&gt;Dedicated cameras aren't constrained by the need to slip into your pocket, which can afford them the space to have an optical zoom lens to gain you more reach than your smartphone can deliver. There can be a trade-off: the small sensors required to put lots of zoom in a relatively small camera will be outshone by the computational cleverness that smartphones bring to bear on their images. But superzoom cameras can gain you the kind of reach that no current smartphone can get near.&lt;/p&gt;
  501. &lt;h2 id="nikon_cpp1100" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;Best ultra-zoom camera: Nikon Coolpix P1100&lt;/h2&gt;
  502. &lt;p class="roundupSection topSpecs"&gt;16MP 1/2.3&amp;quot; BSI-CMOS sensor | 24-3000mm equiv. F2.8-8 lens | 4K video capture&lt;/p&gt;
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  506. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/7169536504/nikon_cpp1000_alt.jpeg" target="article-7169536504"&gt;&lt;img alt="nikon cpp1000 alt" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/7169536504/nikon_cpp1000_alt.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="nikon_cpp1000_alt.jpeg" srcset="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/7169536504/nikon_cpp1000_alt.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  509. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Barney Britton&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  510. &lt;/tr&gt;
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  512. &lt;/table&gt;
  513. &lt;div class="buybuttons"&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;p class="header-text"&gt;Buy now:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="buttons-wrapper"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B083TBYQTF?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;amp;linkCode=osi&amp;amp;th=1&amp;amp;psc=1" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$999  at Amazon.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  514. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we like:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Focal range cannot be matched by any camera&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Respectable image quality, given camera's purpose&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Raw support&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Well-built, with logical control layout&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  515. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we don't:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Large and unbalanced when zoom is extended&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lens is slow at long end, reducing sharpness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;No touchscreen&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Poor battery life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  516. &lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/COOLPIX-Superzoom-Stabilization-Connectivity-Rotating/dp/B0DWSYJLGJ?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Nikon Coolpix P1100&lt;/a&gt; is a very slightly refreshed version of the P1000, with the biggest difference being the adoption of a USB connector. Its Type 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55mm) sensor will be out-performed by a good smartphone's clever merging of multiple images but the Nikon's gargantuan 24-3000mm equiv. lens is its selling point.&lt;/p&gt;
  517. &lt;p&gt;The small sensor means image quality isn't the camera's strength, but its frankly ludicrous zoom reach means it can photograph distant subjects in a way no other device (smartphone or dedicated camera) can.&lt;/p&gt;
  518. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The P1100 is a large camera that weighs a substantial 1.4kg (3.2lbs). We found it can be difficult to compose a photo at 3000mm equiv since the stabilization can't fully correct hand movement. A 'snapback' function quickly zooms out so you can locate your subject. The P1100's fully articulating LCD, is not touch-enabled. Connectivity to smartphones works well.&lt;/div&gt;
  519. &lt;div class="pullQuote"&gt;"When it comes to zoom power, there's no camera that comes close to Nikon's Coolpix P1100"&lt;/div&gt;
  520. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The P1100's image quality depends greatly on the focal length. Photos are generally on par with other small-sensored cameras, with pleasant colors and a bit too much noise reduction. It offers Raw, though, so you can choose your noise/detail balance and modestly brighten shadows. Heat haze, coupled with the lens's slow maximum aperture limit image quality at the longest focal lengths.&lt;/div&gt;
  521. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The P1100 has very good video quality for a camera with point-and-shoot roots. It can capture 4K video at 30p (with no crop) as well as 1080/60p and time-lapse/super-lapse clips. There's a manual exposure mode, a zoom microphone and a socket for addition an external mic. Electronic Vibration Reduction is available at 1080p and below.&lt;/div&gt;
  522. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;When it comes to zoom power, nothing comes close to Nikon's Coolpix P1100. Whether it's taking a portrait from 2 blocks away or getting up close and personal with a bird in the distance, this lens can do it. That said, while other cameras can't match that lens, many will offer better image and video quality for the same money, especially those with larger sensors.&lt;/div&gt;
  523. &lt;hr&gt;
  524. &lt;p class="newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-coolpix-p1000" target="article-7169536504"&gt;Read our review of the existing P1000 model&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  525. &lt;hr&gt;
  526. &lt;p class="newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?attr18=daylight&amp;attr13_0=nikon_cpp1000&amp;attr13_1=sony_dscrx10iii&amp;attr13_2=canon_sx60hs&amp;attr13_3=panasonic_dmcfz80&amp;attr15_0=jpeg&amp;attr15_1=jpeg&amp;attr15_2=jpeg&amp;attr15_3=jpeg&amp;attr16_0=100&amp;attr16_1=100&amp;attr16_2=100&amp;attr16_3=80&amp;normalization=full&amp;widget=635&amp;x=0&amp;y=0" target="article-7169536504"&gt;See the Nikon Coolpix P1000 studio scene&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  527. &lt;hr&gt;
  528. &lt;h3&gt;In memoriam&lt;/h3&gt;
  529. &lt;p&gt;Since we last updated this guide, our pick for the best long-zoom camera, the &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx10-iv" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Sony RX10 IV&lt;/a&gt;, appears to have been fully discontinued. It was essentially the only high-end long zoom camera on the market, with a large Type-1 (13.2 x 8.8mm) Stacked CMOS sensor and a 24-600mm equivalent F2.8-4.0 zoom lens, and competent (though not cutting-edge) autofocus. If you're looking for a camera with excellent reach and image quality, it may be worth poking around for a used model; it's unclear whether we'll see the likes of this camera again.&lt;/p&gt;
  530. &lt;hr&gt;
  531. &lt;h2 style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 23px;"&gt;Vlogging cameras&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
  532. &lt;p&gt;Smartphones are great for vlogging, but a dedicated vlogging camera can shoot better quality video, have more sophisticated microphones (and provide options for connecting better mics), and can autofocus very reliably, dependably delivering YouTube-ready footage.&lt;/p&gt;
  533. &lt;h2 id="powershot_v1"&gt;Best vlogging compact: Canon PowerShot V1&lt;/h2&gt;
  534. &lt;p class="roundupSection topSpecs"&gt;16-50mm F2.8-4.5 zoom | 22MP 18x12mm Dual Pixel CMOS sensor | 4K/60 with crop&lt;/p&gt;
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  538. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/6722870528/Canon_PowerShot_V1_beauty_shot.jpeg" target="article-6722870528"&gt;&lt;img alt="Canon PowerShot V1 beauty shot" border="0" height="394" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/6722870528/Canon_PowerShot_V1_beauty_shot.jpeg?v=5735" width="590"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  542. &lt;div class="buybuttons"&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;p class="header-text"&gt;Buy now:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="buttons-wrapper"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F252G9JG?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;amp;linkCode=osi&amp;amp;th=1&amp;amp;psc=1" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$1278  at Amazon.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  543. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we like:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Attractive output in stills and video&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Versatile wide-angle zoom&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fan for extended video recording&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  544. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we don't:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Relatively large body&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Full width video has appreciable rolling shutter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Optimized for vlogging vs stills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  545. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The &lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Ultra-Wide-Angle-Vlogging-Streaming/dp/B0F252G9JG"&gt;Canon PowerShot V1&lt;/a&gt; is a mid-sized vlogging compact with a relatively large sensor and wide zoom lens.&lt;/div&gt;
  546. &lt;p&gt;It offers a competitive suite of vlogging features, a built-in ND filter and good stabilization options. It's also comfortable to hold pointing towards you, and lets you access key settings from the touchscreen. It includes microphone and headphone jacks and a fan for extended recording sessions.&lt;/p&gt;
  547. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;AF performance is good, with reliable tracking AF and effective subject recognition. The camera is generally pretty responsive, with the zoom reacting quickly to input.&lt;/div&gt;
  548. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The V1's wide lens means you can crop-in for its 4K/60p mode and still maintain a wide-angle view. The full-sensor footage exhibits quite high levels of rolling shutter, so you may have to use the cropped 50/60p mode for capturing shots with lots of movement.&lt;/div&gt;
  549. &lt;p&gt;The V1 is a capable option with a useful zoom range, and while its slower sensor may not be the greatest for capturing fast action, it has all the features you'd need to start capturing the world around you.&lt;/p&gt;
  550. &lt;hr&gt;
  551. &lt;p class="newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-powershot-v1-review" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Read our full PowerShot V1 review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  552. &lt;hr&gt;
  553. &lt;h3&gt;Why you should trust us&lt;/h3&gt;
  554. &lt;p&gt;This buying guide is based on cameras used and tested by DPReview's editorial team. We don't select a camera until we've used it enough to be confident in recommending it, usually after our extensive review process. The selections are purely a reflection of which cameras we believe to be best: there are no financial incentives for us to select one model or brand over another.&lt;/p&gt;
  555. </description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:45:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-compact-zoom-cameras" /><media:thumbnail url="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C0x0S463x347T1200x900~articles/7169536504/roundup-compact-zoom-cameras-43.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/news/5628372591/prime-day-deals-on-camera-accessories-our-editors-would-actually-buy</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/news/5628372591/prime-day-deals-on-camera-accessories-our-editors-would-actually-buy</link><title>Prime Day deals on camera accessories our editors would actually buy</title><description>&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  558. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/5628372591/ssds_memory_cards_and_cleaning_kits_are_repeated_diagonally_on_a_white_background.jpeg" target="article-5628372591"&gt;&lt;img alt="ssds memory cards and cleaning kits are repeated diagonally on a white background" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/5628372591/ssds_memory_cards_and_cleaning_kits_are_repeated_diagonally_on_a_white_background.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="ssds_memory_cards_and_cleaning_kits_are_repeated_diagonally_on_a_white_background.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/5628372591/ssds_memory_cards_and_cleaning_kits_are_repeated_diagonally_on_a_white_background.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  562. &lt;p&gt;Today marks the beginning of Amazon Prime Day (or really Prime Week), which means discounts on just about anything you could imagine. Instead of bombarding you with many long lists of Prime Day deals, we'll be sharing some of the things we would actually recommend buying, and some we may even be adding to our own carts.&lt;/p&gt;
  563. &lt;p&gt;First up are accessories that are worth picking up when they are on sale. We've looked at the pricing history for each item to ensure it's actually a deal, so you can trust you'll be saving money. We'll update this throughout the week, so be sure to check back, and if you see anything worth sharing, let us know so we can spread the word.&lt;/p&gt;
  564. &lt;h2&gt;Memory cards&lt;/h2&gt;
  565. &lt;p&gt;I try to buy memory cards exclusively during shopping holidays like Prime Day or Black Friday. They aren't fun or exciting, so I like to avoid paying full price for them. Luckily, there are almost always fantastic deals on these during Prime Day, and this year is no exception. Some of these are even the lowest prices they've been on Amazon in the last three months.&lt;/p&gt;
  566. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/SanDisk-256GB-Extreme-UHS-II-Memory/dp/B0BXH1V287?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II V60 Memory Card&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $60 (was $80)&lt;/p&gt;
  567. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/SanDisk-256GB-Extreme-UHS-II-Memory/dp/B0DLWS1CY9?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II V90 Memory Card&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $180 (was $263)&lt;/p&gt;
  568. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/SanDisk-128GB-Extreme-UHS-I-Memory/dp/B09X7CFXSX?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $30 (was $45)&lt;/p&gt;
  569. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Lexar-Professional-Photographer-Videographer-LSDSIPR128G-B2NNU/dp/B0CCSZXSKQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lexar 128GB (2-PK) Professional Silver Pro SDXC, UHS-II, V60 Memory Card&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $52 (was $80)&lt;/p&gt;
  570. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/PNY-128GB-Elite-X-Memory-2-Pack/dp/B09XZ6BCYG/ref=sr_1_14?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PNY 128GB Elite-X Class 10 U3 V30 SDXC (2 Pack) Memory Card&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $20 (was $26)&lt;/p&gt;
  571. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/SanDisk-Extreme-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter/dp/B0DFX1XFFH?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SanDisk 2TB Extreme microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $165 (was $200)&lt;/p&gt;
  572. &lt;hr&gt;
  573. &lt;h2&gt;Hard drives and SSDs&lt;/h2&gt;
  574. &lt;p&gt;Hard drives are another item I avoid buying unless they are on sale. So, come Prime Day, I look out for any deals on portable SSDs or desktop drives to help me keep my work backed up while saving some money. Since they are higher-priced items, there are generally steep discounts during Prime Day.&lt;/p&gt;
  575. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/SAMSUNG-Portable-Professionals-MU-PG4T0B-AM/dp/B0CHFSZX9W/ref=sr_1_5?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Samsung T9 Portable SSD 4TB&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $266 (was $550)&lt;/p&gt;
  576. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/SAMSUNG-Portable-SSD-2TB-MU-PC2T0T/dp/B0874XWW23/ref=sr_1_6?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Samsung T7 Portable SSD, 2TB&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $120 (was $200)&lt;/p&gt;
  577. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Western-Digital-Passport-Protection-Encryption/dp/B08F1VVBL9/ref=sr_1_11?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Western Digital 2TB My Passport SSD&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $130 (was $200)&lt;/p&gt;
  578. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1550572-REG/wd_wdbwlg0140hbk_nesn_14tb_elements_desktop_usb.html" target="article-5628372591"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Western Digital 14TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $170 at B&amp;amp;H (was $380)&lt;/p&gt;
  579. &lt;hr&gt;
  580. &lt;h2&gt;Cleaning and protection&lt;/h2&gt;
  581. &lt;p&gt;While cleaning tools aren't expensive at full price, saving a little something is always nice. Rugged cases, on the other hand, are rather expensive. Pelican cases rarely go on sale, but there are some discounts on ones with padded dividers this Prime Day, making it a great time to pick one up.&lt;/p&gt;
  582. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Vault-Pelican-Multi-Purpose-Equipment-Electronics/dp/B09QJLDJSL?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;Pelican Vault V600 Hard Case With Padded Dividers&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;$160 (was $200)&lt;/p&gt;
  583. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Pelican-Vault-Standard-Equipment-Dividers/dp/B08MQNG4C3?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pelican Vault V550 Hard Case With Padded Dividers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $128 (was $160)&lt;/p&gt;
  584. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Concept-Cleaning-Nikon-D5200-Cameras/dp/B00JL4IWXI?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;K&amp;amp;F Concept 4-in-1 Camera Cleaning Kit&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;$17 (was $22)&lt;/p&gt;
  585. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Concept-Cleaning-Double-Sided-Camera-Fingerprint/dp/B0C1GC6NDZ?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;K&amp;amp;F Concept Professional Lens Cleaning Pen&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $12 (was $18)&lt;/p&gt;
  586. &lt;hr&gt;
  587. &lt;h2&gt; Mobile accessories&lt;/h2&gt;
  588. &lt;p&gt;Whether you're a content creator or simply looking to up your &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/learn/7395344133/what-mobile-accessories-are-good-for-travel-photography" target="article-5628372591"&gt;smartphone photography&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/learn/9582092182/what-are-the-best-smartphone-accessories-for-shooting-travel-videos" target="article-5628372591"&gt;videography&lt;/a&gt; game, there are some excellent deals on mobile accessories right now. &lt;/p&gt;
  589. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Insta360-Flow-Pro-White-Built/dp/B0DPKRKLHY/ref=sr_1_6?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-5628372591"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Smartphone Gimbal&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $136 (was $160)&lt;/p&gt;
  590. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/DJI-6941565997517-Osmo-Mobile-Gimbal/dp/B07FTG84SW/ref=sr_1_3?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-5628372591"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Smartphone Gimbal&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $126 (was $149)&lt;/p&gt;
  591. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Belkin-Portable-Wireless-Compatible-Kickstand/dp/B0CTJCHX2F/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-5628372591"&gt;Belkin Portable Charger&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;$75 (was $100)&lt;/p&gt;
  592. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Anker-PowerCore-Essential-Technology-Output%EF%BC%88Black%EF%BC%89/dp/B0D5CQ9CHQ/ref=sr_1_5?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-5628372591"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Anker Portable Charger&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $30 (was $55)&lt;/p&gt;
  593. &lt;hr&gt;
  594. &lt;h2&gt;Miscellaneous&lt;/h2&gt;
  595. &lt;p&gt;Finally, there are plenty of other accessories worth picking up that don't fit neatly in the categories above. Here are more items worth considering this Prime Day, including my favorite way to easily display photos in my home (the Aura Carver).&lt;/p&gt;
  596. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Digital-Picture-Unlimited-Storage-Anywhere/dp/B09X2CL5HG?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-5628372591"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Aura Carver Mat 10" Digital Picture Frame&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $141 (was $179)&lt;/p&gt;
  597. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Concept-Reflector-Photography-Collapsible-Translucent/dp/B0CJ8PNJLJ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;K&amp;amp;F Concept 5-in-1 Light Reflector 32"(80cm) Photography Diffuser &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;$18 (was $23)&lt;/p&gt;
  598. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/stores/page/70D3EE46-1728-4123-90BD-47E441B0E326?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-5628372591"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;500+ SmallRig products&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; Up to 30% off&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:43:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/5628372591/prime-day-deals-on-camera-accessories-our-editors-would-actually-buy" /><media:thumbnail url="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C213x0S3413x2560T1200x900~articles/5628372591/ssds_memory_cards_and_cleaning_kits_are_repeated_diagonally_on_a_white_background.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/news/3002673887/us-tariffs-loom-larger-threatening-chaos-for-camera-prices</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/news/3002673887/us-tariffs-loom-larger-threatening-chaos-for-camera-prices</link><title>Brace for impact: US tariffs loom larger, threatening chaos for camera prices</title><description>&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  601. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3002673887/American_flag_with_percent_sign_to_indicate_tariffs.jpeg" target="article-3002673887"&gt;&lt;img alt="American flag with percent sign to indicate tariffs" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="393" src="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/3002673887/American_flag_with_percent_sign_to_indicate_tariffs.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="American_flag_with_percent_sign_to_indicate_tariffs.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/3002673887/American_flag_with_percent_sign_to_indicate_tariffs.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  604. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;takasuu / iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images&lt;/td&gt;
  605. &lt;/tr&gt;
  606. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  607. &lt;/table&gt;
  608. &lt;p&gt;US President Donald Trump has signaled his intent to move forward with new tariffs that will go into effect on August 1st, impacting imports from several countries. &lt;a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-japan-south-korea-tariff-25-2c725e8f06367e20f9300c1081ea4ec0" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;As reported by the Associated Press&lt;/a&gt;, Trump announced the tariffs by posting copies of letters addressed to leaders of several countries, including Japan and Thailand – where many camera and lens manufacturers build products – on social media.&lt;/p&gt;
  609. &lt;p&gt;According to the letters, imports from Japan to the US will face tariffs of 25% and imports from Thailand will face tariffs of 36%.&lt;/p&gt;
  610. &lt;p&gt;The new tariffs aren't entirely unexpected. The Trump administration &lt;a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm257z1y2q9o" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;initially announced&lt;/a&gt; tariffs aimed at numerous countries back on April 2nd, including 24% on Japanese goods and 36% on imports from Thailand. However, it subsequently placed a &lt;a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/09/business/reciprocal-tariff-pause-trump" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;90-day pause&lt;/a&gt; on full tariff amounts on April 9th, setting a universal baseline tariff of 10%.&lt;/p&gt;
  611. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  614. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3002673887/Letter-from-US-President-Donald-Trump-to-Japan-announcing-new-tariffs.jpeg" target="article-3002673887"&gt;&lt;img alt="Letter-from-US-President-Donald-Trump-to-Japan-announcing-new-tariffs" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="386" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/3002673887/Letter-from-US-President-Donald-Trump-to-Japan-announcing-new-tariffs.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Letter-from-US-President-Donald-Trump-to-Japan-announcing-new-tariffs.jpeg" srcset="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/3002673887/Letter-from-US-President-Donald-Trump-to-Japan-announcing-new-tariffs.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  615. &lt;/tr&gt;
  616. &lt;tr&gt;
  617. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;On Monday, US President Donald Trump posted copies of letters to leaders of several countries to &lt;a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114812854233087572" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Truth Social&lt;/a&gt; announcing new tariffs to go into effect on August 1st, including this letter to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru.&lt;/td&gt;
  618. &lt;/tr&gt;
  619. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  620. &lt;/table&gt;
  621. &lt;p&gt;As a result, US consumers have experienced increased prices on some camera products, with companies like &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/7667872201/sigma-america-announces-a-price-increase-on-lenses-due-to-us-tariffs/1"&gt;Sigma&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/1800280847/nikon-and-canon-move-ahead-with-us-price-rises-in-response-to-tariffs/1"&gt;Canon, Nikon&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/7831556788/more-sony-products-have-increased-in-price-because-of-us-tariffs"&gt;Sony&lt;/a&gt; raising prices accordingly over the past few months.&lt;/p&gt;
  622. &lt;p&gt;The new August 1st deadline effectively adds three additional weeks to the 90-day pause announced in April, though given the unpredictability we've seen until now, it's possible that things could change again before the new tariffs go into effect. If not, US consumers could experience additional price hikes on many photography products due to the additional tariffs.&lt;/p&gt;
  623. &lt;p&gt;It's important to note that not all cameras and lenses are produced in these countries. Many companies have moved a significant portion of manufacturing to other Asian countries in recent years, including China, which is experiencing its own trade conflict with the US. Notably, &lt;a href="https://www.tamron.com/global/news/detail/20250221154837.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Tamron began operating a new factory in Vietnam&lt;/a&gt; in February. Last week, the Trump administration announced &lt;a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gd66q0q7go" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;a new trade deal &lt;/a&gt;to charge 20% tariffs on imports from that country, less than the 46% tariffs originally announced in April.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:41:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/3002673887/us-tariffs-loom-larger-threatening-chaos-for-camera-prices" /><media:thumbnail url="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C213x0S3413x2560T1200x900~articles/3002673887/American_flag_with_percent_sign_to_indicate_tariffs.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/news/2535130771/cameras-and-lenses-dpreview-staff-would-recommend-buying-on-prime-day</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/news/2535130771/cameras-and-lenses-dpreview-staff-would-recommend-buying-on-prime-day</link><title>Cameras and lenses DPReview staff would recommend buying on Prime Day</title><description>&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  624. &lt;tbody&gt;
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  626. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2535130771/cameras_and_lenses_are_arranged_diagonally_on_a_white_background.jpeg" target="article-2535130771"&gt;&lt;img border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/2535130771/cameras_and_lenses_are_arranged_diagonally_on_a_white_background.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="cameras_and_lenses_are_arranged_diagonally_on_a_white_background.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/2535130771/cameras_and_lenses_are_arranged_diagonally_on_a_white_background.jpeg 2x" alt="cameras and lenses are arranged diagonally on a white background"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  627. &lt;/tr&gt;
  628. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  629. &lt;/table&gt;
  630. &lt;p&gt;Amazon Prime Day is officially underway through July 11, and with it comes discounts of all sorts. Those sales include a selection of cameras and lenses, so if you're looking to upgrade your kit, pick up a new camera or expand your lens selection, now is a good time to do so. &lt;/p&gt;
  631. &lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, most camera brands recently increased prices in the US because of tariffs, and, as a result, many of the Prime Day deals are just a dip back to pre-tariff pricing. But that's still better than nothing, and it would be smart to buy now before prices go back up. Additionally, if there were better deals on other websites, we've linked to those instead. We'll also be updating this throughout the week, so be sure to check back to see what's new. &lt;/p&gt;
  632. &lt;h2&gt;Sony cameras and lenses&lt;/h2&gt;
  633. &lt;p&gt;Sony has the most gear on sale this Prime Day. This isn't an exhaustive list, with many additional models on sale. All of the &lt;a href="https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/interchangeable-lens-cameras/c/all-interchangeable-lens-cameras" target="article-2535130771"&gt;camera&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/c/lenses" target="article-2535130771"&gt;lens deals&lt;/a&gt; are also live on Sony's website, so you can check them out there, too. Some of the items below are older generation models, but they are still worth picking up in our opinion.&lt;/p&gt;
  634. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Sony-Full-frame-Interchangeable-Mirrorless-Camera/dp/B08V226T8Q/ref=sr_1_3?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;Sony a1&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;$5398 (was $5900)&lt;/p&gt;
  635. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="ttps://www.amazon.com/Sony-Full-Frame-Mirrorless-Interchangeable-Camera/dp/B0BKLQFFSF?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sony a7R V&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $3798 (was $4200)&lt;/p&gt;
  636. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Sony-Mirrorless-Interchangeable-Resolution-Continuous/dp/B0973H3N8V/ref=sr_1_3?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;Sony a7R IV&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;$2998 (was $3400)&lt;/p&gt;
  637. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Sony-Full-frame-Interchangeable-Mirrorless-Camera/dp/B08DP4NKGN/ref=sr_1_3?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;Sony a7S III&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;$3498 (was $3800)&lt;/p&gt;
  638. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Sony-Full-frame-Mirrorless-Interchangeable-Camera/dp/B09JZT6YK5/ref=sr_1_3?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sony a7 IV&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $2198 (was $2700)&lt;/p&gt;
  639. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Sony-Alpha-Full-Frame-Interchangeable-Camera/dp/B0CGTWZGWB/ref=sr_1_3?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sony a7C II&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $2198 (was $2400)&lt;/p&gt;
  640. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Sony-Alpha-6700-Interchangeable-Recognition/dp/B0CBN8Y77Z/ref=sr_1_1?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sony a6700&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $1398 (was $1500)&lt;/p&gt;
  641. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/interchangeable-lens-cameras/aps-c/p/zve10m2b" target="article-2535130771"&gt;Sony ZV-E10 II&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;$1000 at Sony (was $1100)&lt;/p&gt;
  642. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Sony-FE-24-50mm-F2-8-G/dp/B0CVSLTYLK/ref=sr_1_2?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;Sony 24-50mm F2.8 G&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; $1098 (was $1200)&lt;/p&gt;
  643. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Sony-FE-20-70mm-Lens/dp/B0BSHFF5WX/ref=sr_1_2?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sony 20-70mm F4 G&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $1098 (was $1200)&lt;/p&gt;
  644. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Sony-24-70mm-F2-8-Standard-SEL2470GM/dp/B01BESQYJW/ref=sr_1_4?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;Sony 24-70 mm F2.8 GM&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;$1598 (was $1698)&lt;/p&gt;
  645. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Sony-70-200mm-2-8-OSS-Lens/dp/B01IDQEQ34/ref=sr_1_4?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $1048 (was $2150)&lt;/p&gt;
  646. &lt;hr&gt;
  647. &lt;h2&gt;Canon cameras and lenses&lt;/h2&gt;
  648. &lt;p&gt;Canon's deals aren't specifically labeled as Prime Day ones, but there are still some deals worth checking out. Unfortunately, it's a very short list.&lt;/p&gt;
  649. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Canon-EOS-R5-Mark-Body/dp/B0D9KNWMZH/ref=sr_1_1?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;Canon EOS R5 II&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;$3999 (was $4299)&lt;/p&gt;
  650. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class="a-size-large product-title-word-break" id="productTitle"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Canon-EOS-Mark-Mirrorless-Oversampling/dp/B0BL7ZVY78?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;Canon EOS R6 Mark II&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class="a-size-large product-title-word-break" id="productTitle"&gt;$1899 (was $1999)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  651. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Canon-Mirrorless-Vlogging-Processor-Detection/dp/B0B27KKNZV?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;&lt;span class="a-size-large product-title-word-break"&gt;Canon EOS R7&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;$1499 (was $1599)&lt;/p&gt;
  652. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Canon-Mirrorless-Processor-High-Speed-Lightweight/dp/B0B27NSHB4?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Canon EOS R10&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $949 (was $1049)&lt;/p&gt;
  653. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Canon-Full-frame-Interchangeable-lightweight-3380C132/dp/B086TTTZR5?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;Canon EOS RP + RF24-105mm Lens F4-7.1 is STM Lens&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; $999 (was $1399)&lt;/p&gt;
  654. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1733226-REG/canon_rf_135mm_f_1_8_l.html" target="article-2535130771"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Canon RF135mm F1.8 L is USM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $1799 at B&amp;amp;H (Was $2299)&lt;/p&gt;
  655. &lt;hr&gt;
  656. &lt;h2&gt;Nikon cameras and lenses&lt;/h2&gt;
  657. &lt;p&gt;Nikon also has very limited items on sale right now, unfortunately. But we've done some digging to find out what deals there are. Like the other brands, most of these prices are simply back to pre-tariff prices, though.&lt;/p&gt;
  658. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Nikon-Professional-full-frame-mirrorless-stills/dp/B0C4Q71JBY/ref=sr_1_3?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;Nikon Z8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; $3697 (was $4000)&lt;/p&gt;
  659. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Nikon-Full-Frame-mirrorless-Internal-Recording/dp/B0D77SL8CY/ref=sr_1_3?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-2535130771"&gt;Nikon Z6 III&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;$2197 (was $2500)&lt;/p&gt;
  660. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1597168-REG/nikon_z_7_ii_mirrorless.html" target="article-2535130771"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nikon Z7 II&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $1947 at B&amp;amp;H (was $2297)&lt;/p&gt;
  661. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1578224-REG/nikon_nikkor_z_14_24mm_f_2_8.html" target="article-2535130771"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $2047 at B&amp;amp;H (was $2497)&lt;/p&gt;
  662. &lt;hr&gt;
  663. &lt;h2&gt;Instant cameras&lt;/h2&gt;
  664. &lt;p&gt;Instant cameras can be a fun change of pace. Polaroid currently has its offerings on sale, including some bundles with film.&lt;/p&gt;
  665. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Polaroid-Generation-I-Type-Instant-Camera/dp/B0BVNMK48Q?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Polaroid Now 2nd Generation I-Type Instant Camera + Film Bundle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $115 (was $150)&lt;/p&gt;
  666. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Polaroid-Now-Generation-Bluetooth-Controlled/dp/B0DB3LP26Y?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Polaroid Now+ Generation 2 - Camera + Film Bundle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $145 (was $175)&lt;/p&gt;
  667. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Polaroid-Generation-I-Type-Instant-Camera/dp/B0DTTMZDFR?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Polaroid Now+ 3rd Generation I-Type Instant Film Camera&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $120 (was $140)&lt;/p&gt;
  668. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Polaroid-Generation-I-Type-Instant-Camera/dp/B0DTTNFT97?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Polaroid Now 3rd Generation I-Type Instant Film Camera&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $102 (was $120)&lt;/p&gt;
  669. &lt;hr&gt;
  670. &lt;h2&gt;Action cameras&lt;/h2&gt;
  671. &lt;p&gt;If you're looking to document your adventures this summer, an action camera may be the way to go. Luckily, some of the best out there are on sale during Prime Day.&lt;/p&gt;
  672. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/DJI-Essential-Waterproof-Performance-Long-Lasting/dp/B0DS2B3P2B?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $199 (was $289)&lt;/p&gt;
  673. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/GoPro-HERO13-Black-Action-Bundle/dp/B0F7STY29N?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GoPro HERO13 Black Action Bundle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $329 (was $500)&lt;/p&gt;
  674. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/Insta360-Standard-Bundle-Waterproof-Stabilization/dp/B0DBQBMQH2?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" target="article-null"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Insta360 X4 Standard Bundle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; $349 (was $500)&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:39:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/2535130771/cameras-and-lenses-dpreview-staff-would-recommend-buying-on-prime-day" /><media:thumbnail url="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C213x0S3413x2560T1200x900~articles/2535130771/cameras_and_lenses_are_arranged_diagonally_on_a_white_background.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8016861721/minolta-costco-and-how-trademarks-change-hands</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8016861721/minolta-costco-and-how-trademarks-change-hands</link><title>How the Minolta name just reappeared at Costco</title><description>&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  675. &lt;tbody&gt;
  676. &lt;tr&gt;
  677. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/8016861721/Minolta_MND23_product_image.jpeg" target="article-8016861721"&gt;&lt;img alt="Minolta MND23 product image" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="442" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/8016861721/Minolta_MND23_product_image.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Minolta_MND23_product_image.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/8016861721/Minolta_MND23_product_image.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  678. &lt;/tr&gt;
  679. &lt;tr&gt;
  680. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;A Minolta? But didn't they leave the camera business years ago? The re-emergence of the Minolta brand in the US highlights some interesting quirks of the laws around trademarks.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: Minolta&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  681. &lt;/tr&gt;
  682. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  683. &lt;/table&gt;
  684. &lt;p&gt;In the wake of our look at the way &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/9612289313/kodak-s-brand-has-found-new-life-with-surprising-audiences" target="article-8016861721"&gt;Eastman Kodak&lt;/a&gt; allows its brand to be used on everything from solar panels to T-shirts, we've been looking at the way other historic camera brands are now being used.&lt;/p&gt;
  685. &lt;p&gt;In the case of Kodak, the company licensing the name has a continuous link back to the one that built the brand in the first place. Eastman Kodak may have sold its photo film business as part of its bankruptcy restructuring, but today's corporate entity is still based in Rochester, New York, and still focused on the way products sold in its name reflect on the rest of its business. This isn't always the case, though.&lt;/p&gt;
  686. &lt;h3&gt;Use it or lose it&lt;/h3&gt;
  687. &lt;p&gt;In most countries, trademarks only remain valid if they're being used and actively protected. If you aren't using a trademark or it can be shown that you aren't making efforts to defend it, then someone else can come along and challenge its use.&lt;/p&gt;
  688. &lt;p&gt;This is currently happening in Europe and the UK, where a Dubai-based property developer is &lt;a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/feb/14/james-bond-in-battle-to-keep-hold-of-007-super-spys-name"&gt;arguing that the trademark James Bond hasn't been used&lt;/a&gt; by its owners for more than five years and hence should be cancelled. There's a comparable process in the US: &lt;a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2017/08/23/545546014/episode-652-the-hydrox-resurrection" target="article-8016861721"&gt;an episode of NPR's Planet Money&lt;/a&gt; looked at the story of a man who's made a business out of challenging abandoned trademarks and re-launching previously defunct confectionery brands.&lt;/p&gt;
  689. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  690. &lt;tbody&gt;
  691. &lt;tr&gt;
  692. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/8016861721/KonicaMinolta_7D_front_image.jpeg" target="article-8016861721"&gt;&lt;img alt="KonicaMinolta 7D front image" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="443" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/8016861721/KonicaMinolta_7D_front_image.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="KonicaMinolta_7D_front_image.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/8016861721/KonicaMinolta_7D_front_image.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  693. &lt;/tr&gt;
  694. &lt;tr&gt;
  695. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;
  696. &lt;p&gt;One of the last Konica Minolta products was the Dynax / Maxxum 7D, the world's first DSLR to feature in-body image stabilization. The company using the Minolta name today is not connected to the original Konica Minolta, which still operates in an array of industries.&lt;/p&gt;
  697. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: DPReview.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  698. &lt;/td&gt;
  699. &lt;/tr&gt;
  700. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  701. &lt;/table&gt;
  702. &lt;p&gt;It's through this process that Minolta-branded cameras have started to appear recently in US stores such Costco, BestBuy and B&amp;amp;H Photo. The original owner, Konica-Minolta, &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/0271598423/konicaminoltaout" target="article-null"&gt;sold its camera business to Sony in 2006&lt;/a&gt;, which initially used its technologies in a series of A-mount DSLRs before moving to its own E-mount mirrorless system, developed internally.&lt;/p&gt;
  703. &lt;p&gt;With Konica-Minolta out of the industry, Californian brand-licensing company JMM Lee Properties &lt;a href="https://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=92061151&amp;pty=CAN" target="article-null"&gt;challenged the trademark&lt;/a&gt; in 2015 and was awarded &lt;a href="https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=86515392" target="article-null"&gt;the right to use it for a range of photographic goods&lt;/a&gt;. JMM Lee's business model appears to be finding and claiming abandoned brand names, which it then licenses to other companies. For instance, if you want to get into the power tool business, JMM Lee can license you the Renault brand name for the US market.&lt;/p&gt;
  704. &lt;h3&gt;'Minolta,' by Shenzen Soda Digital for Elite Brands&lt;/h3&gt;
  705. &lt;p&gt;The Minolta brand is currently being licensed to New York-headquartered Elite Brands Inc, the US importer of Samyang lenses. So the cameras currently appearing in Costco are made for Elite Brands, which also licenses the Bell + Howell brand for some products.&lt;/p&gt;
  706. &lt;p&gt;Some of the Minolta-branded cameras share their specs with models offered by Asia Optical, a Taiwanese OEM manufacturer that has been making Kodak-branded cameras for JK Imaging for &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/4338905698/kodak-reborn-a-look-at-jk-imaging-s-2014-lineup" target="article-null"&gt;over a decade&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
  707. &lt;p&gt;Other models include the $99 Minolta MND23, a camera described as a 48MP point and shoot with 16X digital zoom and the ability to capture 4K UHD video. &lt;a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/596f7ec6f7e0ab1f9b47f627/t/67ae4a2c08467c412460fe1a/1739475505073/MND23+User+Manual+%28152x110mm%29.pdf" target="article-null"&gt;A closer look at the specs&lt;/a&gt; shows it to have a 13MP sensor from Sony Semiconductor (very probably a Type 1/3, 17mm² chip) that can shoot 4K resolution at up to 10fps.&lt;/p&gt;
  708. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  709. &lt;tbody&gt;
  710. &lt;tr&gt;
  711. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/8016861721/Minolta_MND70_product_image.jpeg" target="article-8016861721"&gt;&lt;img alt="Minolta MND70 product image" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="443" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/8016861721/Minolta_MND70_product_image.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Minolta_MND70_product_image.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/8016861721/Minolta_MND70_product_image.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  712. &lt;/tr&gt;
  713. &lt;tr&gt;
  714. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;
  715. &lt;p&gt;The Minolta MND70 shares its specs with the Songdian DC203S, made by Shenzhen Soda Digital Technology.&lt;/p&gt;
  716. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: Minolta&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  717. &lt;/td&gt;
  718. &lt;/tr&gt;
  719. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  720. &lt;/table&gt;
  721. &lt;p&gt;The 3.37mm F2.2 lens and the presence of a second, 'selfie' sensor on the back of the camera matches the specs of a lens that appears in a variety of products from Chinese maker &lt;a href="https://www.sonida.com/en/product/dc306-2/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Shenzhen Soda Digital Technology Co.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  722. &lt;p&gt;And, similarly, the camera sold for $179 as the &lt;a href="https://www.minoltadigital.com/cameras-cat/mnd70" target="article-null"&gt;Minolta MND70&lt;/a&gt; shares all its key specs, though with &lt;a href="https://www.sonida.com/en/product/dc203s/" target="article-null"&gt;the same company's DC203&lt;/a&gt;. Just to give an idea of what that means for the well regarded Minolta name, Amateur Photographer's (and formerly DPReview's) Technical Editor bought a DC202, which lacks the 203's Wi-Fi and selfie camera, for around £40 (∼$54). He described it as '&lt;a href="https://amateurphotographer.com/review/the-worst-camera-ive-ever-used-sonida-dc202-fake-x100-review/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;the worst camera I've ever used&lt;/a&gt;."&lt;/p&gt;
  723. &lt;hr&gt;
  724. &lt;p&gt;With thanks to forum user &lt;a class="item" data-bw-event-track="true" data-bw-id="bw-f738d9a6-b2cd" data-bw-imp-id="f738d9a6-b2cd-4dde-8535-79a548963c31" data-bw-nonce="e4feca3a-b43f-4ab1-8a3a-1659382208d8" href="https://www.dpreview.com/members/5477630541"&gt;ishwanu&lt;/a&gt; for background on the trademark cases.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8016861721/minolta-costco-and-how-trademarks-change-hands" /><media:thumbnail url="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C1x0S1784x1338T1200x900~articles/8016861721/Minolta_MND23_product_image.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-cameras-for-vlogging</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-cameras-for-vlogging</link><title>Best cameras for vlogging in 2025</title><description>&lt;div style="font-size: 12px; color: #888;"&gt;When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  725. &lt;tbody&gt;
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  727. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;img alt="best-cameras-for-vlogging-32-590px" border="0" height="393" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/articles/6722870528/best-cameras-for-vlogging-32-590px.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="best-cameras-for-vlogging-32-590px.jpeg"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  728. &lt;/tr&gt;
  729. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  730. &lt;/table&gt;
  731. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Updated: July 8th, 2025&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  732. &lt;p&gt;Whether you're just sharing clips with friends or you're launching an online on-camera career, vlogging matters. And there's a point at which your smartphone may not give you the look, control, or flexibility you're after. With 180-degree selfie screens, wide-angle lenses, microphone inputs and great video quality, more and more dedicated cameras are catering to people who want to take video of themselves and post it online.&lt;/p&gt;
  733. &lt;p&gt;The meaning of vlogging has changed over the years, so our picks cover a variety of styles – we'll explain what makes each camera good for vlogging, and what key features each has that make taking video of yourself easier. We've also included videos shot on the cameras in question when we have them to give you an idea of what kind of performance to expect.&lt;/p&gt;
  734. &lt;hr&gt;
  735. &lt;h3&gt;Our recommendations:&lt;/h3&gt;
  736. &lt;ul&gt;
  737. &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#dji_osmo"&gt;Best camera for vlogging on the move: DJI Osmo Pocket 3&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  738. &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#powershot_v1"&gt;A self-contained vlogging kit: Canon PowerShot V1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  739. &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#zv-e10ii"&gt;For ambitious vloggers and videographers: Sony ZV-E10 II&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  740. &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#zve1"&gt;Best high-end vlogging pick: Sony ZV-E1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  741. &lt;/ul&gt;
  742. &lt;hr&gt;
  743. &lt;h2 id="dji_osmo"&gt;Best camera for vlogging on the move: DJI Osmo Pocket 3&lt;/h2&gt;
  744. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  745. &lt;tbody&gt;
  746. &lt;tr&gt;
  747. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/6722870528/2024-Update/Osmo-Pocket-3-screen-rotated.jpeg" target="article-6722870528"&gt;&lt;img alt="Osmo-Pocket-3-screen-rotated" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/6722870528/2024-Update/Osmo-Pocket-3-screen-rotated.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="2024-Update/Osmo-Pocket-3-screen-rotated.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/6722870528/2024-Update/Osmo-Pocket-3-screen-rotated.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  748. &lt;/tr&gt;
  749. &lt;tr&gt;
  750. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Richard Butler&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  751. &lt;/tr&gt;
  752. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  753. &lt;/table&gt;
  754. &lt;a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1788803-REG/dji_cp_os_00000301_01_osmo_pocket_3.html" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$519 at B&amp;amp;H&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
  755. &lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Stabilization-Rotatable-Touchscreen-Photography/dp/B0CG19QXWD" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$519 at Amazon&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
  756. &lt;a href="https://www.adorama.com/djiop3.html" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$519 at Adorama&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
  757. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com:443/DJI-Stabilization-Rotatable-Touchscreen-Photography/dp/B0CG19QXWD?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;ref=nosim" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3&lt;/a&gt; is a stabilized handheld vlogging camera, designed for on-the-move vlogging. It’s built around a type 1 (13.2 x 8.8mm) sensor mounted on a tiny gimbal, meaning it can deliver stabilized footage with smoother motion than any conventional camera or phone.&lt;/p&gt;
  758. &lt;p&gt;The small sensor means the Pocket 3 works better in well-lit situations, though a reasonably bright F2.0 lens means it’s usable indoors, too.&lt;/p&gt;
  759. &lt;p&gt;It can shoot 4K 16:9 video or, by rotating the screen into the upright position, 3K vertical 9:16 footage. A small joystick lets you control the camera’s movement, and tapping the joystick button flips between the camera pointing toward you or away from you.&lt;/p&gt;
  760. &lt;p&gt;Its reliance on contrast-detection autofocus means its focus can be prone to hunting, though its face-detection mode works well enough that this is rarely a problem when talking to the camera.&lt;/p&gt;
  761. &lt;p&gt;In addition to the smooth stability of its gimbal and its genuine pocketability, one of the Osmo’s main benefits is that it’s compatible with a series of Bluetooth microphones, meaning you can capture good-quality audio without the need for additional transmitters or receivers.&lt;/p&gt;
  762. &lt;p&gt;The video quality isn’t always the highest, and the autofocus can occasionally lead to frustration, but overall the quality and convenience of the Pocket 3 as a package is really hard to beat.&lt;/p&gt;
  763. &lt;p class="newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/0716733687/hands-on-with-the-dji-osmo-pocket-3" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Read our hands-on impressions of the Osmo Pocket 3&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  764. &lt;hr&gt;
  765. &lt;h2 id="powershot_v1"&gt;A self-contained vlogging kit: Canon PowerShot V1&lt;/h2&gt;
  766. &lt;p class="roundupSection topSpecs"&gt;16-50mm F2.8-4.5 zoom | 22MP 18x12mm Dual Pixel CMOS sensor | 4K/60 with crop&lt;/p&gt;
  767. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  768. &lt;tbody&gt;
  769. &lt;tr&gt;
  770. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/6722870528/Canon_PowerShot_V1_beauty_shot.jpeg" target="article-6722870528"&gt;&lt;img alt="Canon PowerShot V1 beauty shot" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/6722870528/Canon_PowerShot_V1_beauty_shot.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Canon_PowerShot_V1_beauty_shot.jpeg" srcset="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/6722870528/Canon_PowerShot_V1_beauty_shot.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  771. &lt;/tr&gt;
  772. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  773. &lt;/table&gt;
  774. &lt;div class="buybuttons"&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;p class="header-text"&gt;Buy now:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="buttons-wrapper"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F252G9JG?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;amp;linkCode=osi&amp;amp;th=1&amp;amp;psc=1" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$1278  at Amazon.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  775. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we like:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Attractive output in stills and video&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Versatile wide-angle zoom&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fan for extended video recording&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  776. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we don't:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Relatively large body&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Full width video has appreciable rolling shutter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Optimized for vlogging vs stills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  777. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The &lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Ultra-Wide-Angle-Vlogging-Streaming/dp/B0F252G9JG"&gt;Canon PowerShot V1&lt;/a&gt; is a mid-sized vlogging compact with a relatively large sensor and wide zoom lens.&lt;/div&gt;
  778. &lt;p&gt;It offers a competitive suite of vlogging features, a built-in ND filter and good stabilization options. It's also comfortable to hold pointing towards you, and lets you access key settings from the touchscreen. It includes microphone and headphone jacks and a fan for extended recording sessions.&lt;/p&gt;
  779. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;AF performance is good, with reliable tracking AF and effective subject recognition. The camera is generally pretty responsive, with the zoom reacting quickly to input.&lt;/div&gt;
  780. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The V1's wide lens means you can crop-in for its 4K/60p mode and still maintain a wide-angle view. The full-sensor footage exhibits quite high levels of rolling shutter, so you may have to use the cropped 50/60p mode for capturing shots with lots of movement.&lt;/div&gt;
  781. &lt;p&gt;The V1 is a capable option with a useful zoom range, and there's a lot to be said for an all-in-one option. You do give up some flexibility for other types of filmmaking, but it should cover most of your bases when it comes to vlogging.&lt;/p&gt;
  782. &lt;p class="newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-powershot-v1-review" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Read our full PowerShot V1 review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  783. &lt;hr&gt;
  784. &lt;p&gt;We also considered Sony's range of entry-level vlogging cameras with Type 1 sensors, the &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-zv-1-review" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;ZV-1&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-zv-1f-review" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;ZV-1F&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-zv-1-mark-ii-review" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;ZV-1 II&lt;/a&gt;. The latter is the best pick of the bunch, given its wideangle zoom lens and built-in ND, but it's hard to recommend. Its quality will be slightly better than that of a flagship phone, but if you're going to be carrying an extra gadget around anyway, it's probably best to spend a bit more for a more flexible or capable camera.&lt;/p&gt;
  785. &lt;h2 id="zv-e10ii"&gt;For ambitious vloggers and videographers: Sony ZV-E10 II&lt;/h2&gt;
  786. &lt;p class="roundupSection topSpecs"&gt;26MP APS-C sensor | Full-width 4K/24p, 1.1x crop 4K/60p video | Fully articulating screen&lt;/p&gt;
  787. &lt;div class="video"&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="326" id="videoFrame" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WoU2GJymzaQ?rel=0&amp;amp;autohide=1&amp;amp;wmode=transparent&amp;amp;enablejsapi=1" width="580"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  788. &lt;div class="video"&gt;
  789. &lt;div class="buybuttons"&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;p class="header-text"&gt;Buy now:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="buttons-wrapper"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0D92VDW76?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;amp;linkCode=osi&amp;amp;th=1&amp;amp;psc=1" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$1498  at Amazon.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  790. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we like:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reliable, accurate autofocus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Good rolling shutter performance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Plenty of video options, including 10-bit&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  791. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we don't:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;No in-body stabilization &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Doesn't includes Sony's latest and greatest AF&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Not fun for photography&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  792. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The &lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-ZVE10-Interchangeable-Mirrorless/dp/B0D92VDW76"&gt;Sony ZV-E10 II&lt;/a&gt; is focused on vlogging, with solid 4K/24p and 4K/60p shooting capabilities, and a suite of features for taking footage of yourself.&lt;/div&gt;
  793. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The ZV-E10 II has an excellent grip, easy-to-hit buttons and a touchscreen that lets you control the most important settings without turning the camera around. The zoom rocker is great for power zoom lenses.&lt;/div&gt;
  794. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;Subject tracking autofocus is fast, sticky, and accurate, though it doesn't have all the modes available on other Sony cameras. Product showcase prioritizes items held up in front of your face and has lots of options. Menus are easy to learn and responsive, and battery life is good.&lt;/div&gt;
  795. &lt;div class="pullQuote"&gt;The ZV-E10 II pairs useful, video-focused features with excellent hardware, making it an excellent vlogging camera depending on your style.&lt;/div&gt;
  796. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The rolling shutter performance is good, bordering on excellent. The lack of IBIS can make handheld footage look shakey, and electronic stabilization is only useful for stable shots. The built-in microphone is good, and the camera has headphone and mic jacks.&lt;/div&gt;
  797. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The ZV-E10 II brings many – but not all – of the a6700's vlogging features to a more compact and less expensive body. If you can live without IBIS and built-in ND, it's a solid interchangeable lens vlogging camera.&lt;/div&gt;
  798. &lt;/div&gt;
  799. &lt;p class="video newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-zv-e10-ii-vlogging-camera-review" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Read our full review of the Sony ZV-E10 II&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  800. &lt;hr&gt;
  801. &lt;h3&gt;Potential alternatives?&lt;/h3&gt;
  802. &lt;p&gt;We also considered Canon's (noticeably cheaper) &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-r50-v-review-vlogging-camera" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;EOS R50V&lt;/a&gt;, but chose the Sony because of its much faster sensor that provides better rolling shutter performance and requires less cropping to shoot at 4K/60. We also looked at &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-z30-review" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Nikon's Z30&lt;/a&gt;, but its lack of headphone socket and 10-bit video means we lean towards the Sony. The &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-z50ii-review" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Nikon Z50II&lt;/a&gt; has strong video specs and some of the features the Z30 lacks, such as a headphone jack, but its form factor and heavy crop in its 4K/60 mode make it not particularly well-suited to vlogging.&lt;/p&gt;
  803. &lt;h2 id="zve1"&gt;Best high-end vlogging camera: Sony ZV-E1&lt;/h2&gt;
  804. &lt;p class="roundupSection topSpecs"&gt;Full-width 4K/60p, 120p with minor crop | Auto cropping/framing modes | Subject recognition AF&lt;/p&gt;
  805. &lt;div class="video"&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="326" id="videoFrame" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fYhGLnIklE4?rel=0&amp;amp;autohide=1&amp;amp;wmode=transparent&amp;amp;enablejsapi=1" width="580"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  806. &lt;div class="buybuttons"&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;p class="header-text"&gt;Buy now:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="buttons-wrapper"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BZWNWCZ9?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;amp;linkCode=osi&amp;amp;th=1&amp;amp;psc=1" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$2998  at Amazon.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  807. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we like:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;4K footage up to 120p&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Auto-cropped modes aid one-person operation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective autofocus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  808. &lt;div class="roundupSection prosCons"&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What we don't:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Recording times can be short in warm conditions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;12MP resolution not optimal for stills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cropped footage is upscaled to 4K&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  809. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The &lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Full-Frame-Interchangeable-Mirrorless-Camera/dp/B0BZWNWCZ9"&gt;Sony ZV-E1&lt;/a&gt; is a full-frame E-mount mirrorless camera aimed at vloggers and ambitious content creators.&lt;/div&gt;
  810. &lt;p&gt;It has pretty much everything a vlogger would need: Sony's class-leading autofocus, a front tally light, a stabilized sensor, 4K/60 with no crop and excellent rolling shutter performance. It also has features that make shooting alone easier, such as its auto framing mode that dynamically zooms in on the subject in a frame, much like a cameraperson would, and the product showcase mode that overrides the face detection AF when you're clearly trying to show the camera something.&lt;/p&gt;
  811. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The ZV-E1 has two command dials, both on the back of the camera, which makes manual video control a little fiddly, there's a touchscreen-led interface to encourage more automated presenter/operator working, though.&lt;/div&gt;
  812. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The ZV-E1's subject recognition system is highly reliable. The lack of a fan means it's much more susceptible to overheating than the otherwise similar FX3. It adds automated modes that crop and follow a recognized subject around the frame, adding dynamism to single-operator footage.&lt;/div&gt;
  813. &lt;div class="pullQuote"&gt;"The ZV-E1 has some clever automated modes but can be a bit fiddly to operate. It's hard to match the power for the price, though"&lt;/div&gt;
  814. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The camera's 4K footage (up to 120p) is detailed with relatively little rolling shutter, but you'll want to use the strongest level of image stabilization (with crop) for hand-held shooting as it's a little juddery in less intensive modes.&lt;/div&gt;
  815. &lt;div class="roundupSection roundupSection"&gt;The ZV-E1 tries to marry the capability of the FX3 cinema camera with automated ease-of-use, but can end up being quite confusing in the auto modes and quite fiddly if you try to take a more hands-on approach. It's hard to match the power for the price, though.&lt;/div&gt;
  816. &lt;p class="newsLink"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-zv-e1-preview" target="article-2850094334"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Read our initial review of the Sony ZV-E1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  817. &lt;hr&gt;
  818. &lt;h3&gt;A cheaper competitor&lt;/h3&gt;
  819. &lt;p&gt;If your budget doesn't quite stretch as far as the ZV-E1 requires, the &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-s9-in-depth-review" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Panasonic S9&lt;/a&gt; may be a decent option that costs around $1000 less. It, too, has a stabilized, full-frame sensor, though it lacks a headphone jack and some of the vlogging-specific features Sony includes. While its sensor can shoot at higher-than-4K resolutions for more flexibility in post, its slower readout means you'll have to deal with a crop when shooting 4K/60, and will have to be aware of rolling shutter.&lt;/p&gt;
  820. &lt;div class="buybuttons"&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;p class="header-text"&gt;Buy now:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="buttons-wrapper"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00GLP2RUY?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;amp;linkCode=osi&amp;amp;th=1&amp;amp;psc=1" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$1820  at Amazon.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  821. &lt;h3&gt;Why you should trust us&lt;/h3&gt;
  822. &lt;p&gt;This buying guide is based on cameras used and tested by DPReview's editorial team. We don't select a camera until we've used it enough to be confident in recommending it, usually after our extensive review process. The selections are purely a reflection of which cameras we believe to be best: there are no financial incentives for us to select one model or brand over another.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:50:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-cameras-for-vlogging" /><media:thumbnail url="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C0x0S2223x1667T1200x900~articles/6722870528/best-cameras-for-vlogging-43.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1160162529/how-to-keep-your-camera-safe-when-using-sunscreen-and-bug-spray</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1160162529/how-to-keep-your-camera-safe-when-using-sunscreen-and-bug-spray</link><title>How to keep your camera safe when using sunscreen and bug spray</title><description>&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  825. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/1160162529/a_hand_spritzes_liquid_from_a_spray_bottle_on_their_arm_in_golden_light.jpeg" target="article-1160162529"&gt;&lt;img border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/1160162529/a_hand_spritzes_liquid_from_a_spray_bottle_on_their_arm_in_golden_light.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="a_hand_spritzes_liquid_from_a_spray_bottle_on_their_arm_in_golden_light.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/1160162529/a_hand_spritzes_liquid_from_a_spray_bottle_on_their_arm_in_golden_light.jpeg 2x" alt="a hand spritzes liquid from a spray bottle on their arm in golden light"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  827. &lt;tr&gt;
  828. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Jaromir / Moment via &lt;a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/man-while-applying-insect-repellent-royalty-free-image/1927045430" target="article-1160162529"&gt;Getty Images&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  832. &lt;p&gt;Summertime is ripe with photographic opportunities thanks to longer days and warmer weather. Many of us flock to the outdoors this time of year, whether to capture landscapes, document weddings or photograph animals. But with this extra time outside with our cameras comes added risk to our gear due to chemicals found in bug spray and sunscreen. While those products may be essential for protecting your body, they can damage your expensive gear. If you'll be lathering up with sunscreen or bug spray this summer, here are some things to remember.&lt;/p&gt;
  833. &lt;h2&gt;Impacts of DEET bug spray&lt;/h2&gt;
  834. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
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  837. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/1160162529/multiple_bottles_of_bug_spray_sit_on_a_rock_in_a_garden.jpeg" target="article-1160162529"&gt;&lt;img border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="417" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/1160162529/multiple_bottles_of_bug_spray_sit_on_a_rock_in_a_garden.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="multiple_bottles_of_bug_spray_sit_on_a_rock_in_a_garden.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/1160162529/multiple_bottles_of_bug_spray_sit_on_a_rock_in_a_garden.jpeg 2x" alt="multiple bottles of bug spray sit on a rock in a garden"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  838. &lt;/tr&gt;
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  840. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Lokibaho / iStock Unreleased via &lt;a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/insect-repellent-lotions-and-bug-sprays-royalty-free-image/458620939" target="article-1160162529"&gt;Getty Images&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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  844. &lt;p&gt;Many bug sprays use DEET to keep pesky (and potentially dangerous) pests away. While that's sometimes necessary to stay safe, DEET is a plasticizer. That means it can soften, deform or even dissolve certain plastics and rubber, especially if you're using a &lt;a href="https://www.repellentinfo.org/sites/default/files/Concentration.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;high-concentration version&lt;/a&gt; of it.&lt;/p&gt;
  845. &lt;p&gt;Of course, cameras and lenses are largely made up of plastics and rubber, so exposing your gear to DEET-based bug spray can result in deterioration of your gear. Damage from DEET could simply take the form of dissolved labels on buttons and markings on your lenses. But it could be far more substantial, potentially melting parts of your camera or lens body.&lt;/p&gt;
  846. &lt;p&gt;Even a small amount of DEET on your hands could be enough to have an impact. To keep your gear safe, don't spray bug spray anywhere near cameras or lenses. It's best to keep the camera in your bag or the car until you're done applying. If you get DEET bug spray on your hands, wash them off as well as you can before handling your camera. Also, if you use the viewfinder, make sure you don't get any DEET on your face.&lt;/p&gt;
  847. &lt;blockquote class="pullQuote"&gt;Even a small amount of DEET on your hands could be enough to have an impact.&lt;/blockquote&gt;
  848. &lt;p&gt;If DEET bug repellent gets on your camera, make sure to act quickly. The sooner you clean it off, the less damage there will be. Don't use a dry cloth to wipe it off, either, as that could spread the chemical and potentially push it into seams or textured surfaces, causing more damage. Instead, lightly dampen a clean cloth and gently blot to remove the DEET. Use a fresh corner of the fabric for different parts of the camera to avoid spreading it.&lt;/p&gt;
  849. &lt;p&gt;If you want to be extra cautious, you can avoid DEET altogether by using a Picaridin-based bug spray – &lt;a href="https://drs.illinois.edu/Page/SafetyLibrary/Repellent" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;research has found&lt;/a&gt; that it doesn't damage plastics – or by wearing clothing treated with Permethrin. While both chemicals (&lt;a href="https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/deet#safety" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;and DEET&lt;/a&gt;) have been &lt;a href="https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/reg_actions/registration/fs_PC-070705_01-May-05.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;proven to be safe for use on humans&lt;/a&gt;, we couldn't find any conclusive studies about their safety for pets, so it's worth exercising some caution when using these products around cats or dogs. Always read the safety label for whatever insect repellent you're using.&lt;/p&gt;
  850. &lt;h2&gt;Take care with sunscreen, too&lt;/h2&gt;
  851. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  852. &lt;tbody&gt;
  853. &lt;tr&gt;
  854. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/1160162529/a_person_sprays_sunscreen_on_their_shoulder_whil_at_the_beach.jpeg" target="article-1160162529"&gt;&lt;img border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/1160162529/a_person_sprays_sunscreen_on_their_shoulder_whil_at_the_beach.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="a_person_sprays_sunscreen_on_their_shoulder_whil_at_the_beach.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/1160162529/a_person_sprays_sunscreen_on_their_shoulder_whil_at_the_beach.jpeg 2x" alt="a person sprays sunscreen on their shoulder whil at the beach"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  855. &lt;/tr&gt;
  856. &lt;tr&gt;
  857. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Oscar Wong / Moment via &lt;a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/close-up-of-young-woman-spraying-sun-cream-on-her-royalty-free-image/2183641694" target="article-1160162529"&gt;Getty Images&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  858. &lt;/tr&gt;
  859. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  860. &lt;/table&gt;
  861. &lt;p&gt;While sunscreen isn't as harmful as DEET, it isn't very kind to cameras, either. Some chemicals found in certain sunscreens may potentially interact with plastics, causing them to degrade faster, though there is limited research on the subject. However, all sunscreens can cause discoloration and leave residue. Plus, it can make things downright slippery, which isn't ideal when working with expensive gear. And that greasy residue on your lens won't be great for image quality if it's on your lens.&lt;/p&gt;
  862. &lt;p&gt;As with bug repellent, it's best to apply sunscreen well away from your camera. That's especially true of aerosol sunscreens, which go everywhere. Once you're done applying, be sure to wash your hands, ideally with soapy water or hand sanitizer, to break down the oils.&lt;/p&gt;
  863. &lt;p&gt;If you get sunscreen on your camera, you'll want to clean it off as soon as possible. When you're still out and about, you can use hand wipes or a cloth with some hand sanitizer to clean it off. You could also use a cloth with a small amount of dishwashing liquid and water.&lt;/p&gt;
  864. &lt;p&gt;If there's sunscreen on your lens, make sure you use a cleaning solution made for optics, as you don't want to remove the special coatings. Disposable lens wipes are always ideal to have on hand in such situations, as then you don't have to worry about spreading it around more the next time you use your lens cloth.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:34:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1160162529/how-to-keep-your-camera-safe-when-using-sunscreen-and-bug-spray" /><media:thumbnail url="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C213x0S3413x2560T1200x900~articles/1160162529/a_hand_spritzes_liquid_from_a_spray_bottle_on_their_arm_in_golden_light.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/articles/9347697689/fujifilm-x-half-studio-scene</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/articles/9347697689/fujifilm-x-half-studio-scene</link><title>Just a bit of fun? You can now scrutinize the Fujifilm's X half images more than makes sense</title><description>&lt;div style="font-size: 12px; color: #888;"&gt;When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  865. &lt;tbody&gt;
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  867. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/9347697689/Fujifilm_X_half_and_X100_VI_close-up.jpeg" target="article-9347697689"&gt;&lt;img alt="Fujifilm X half and X100 VI close-up" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/9347697689/Fujifilm_X_half_and_X100_VI_close-up.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Fujifilm_X_half_and_X100_VI_close-up.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/9347697689/Fujifilm_X_half_and_X100_VI_close-up.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  868. &lt;/tr&gt;
  869. &lt;tr&gt;
  870. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;
  871. &lt;p&gt;Don't let the similarities fool you: there is essentially no overlap between what the X100 and X half cameras offer.&lt;/p&gt;
  872. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Richard Butler&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  873. &lt;/td&gt;
  874. &lt;/tr&gt;
  875. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  876. &lt;/table&gt;
  877. &lt;p&gt;The Fujifilm X half isn't a camera where &lt;em&gt;absolute&lt;/em&gt; image quality is fundamental to its appeal. And if that idea seems anathema to you - 'a camera? where image quality isn't neccessarily paramount?' - I'd suggest you don't read any further.&lt;/p&gt;
  878. &lt;p&gt;To some extent, it doesn't really make sense to subject the X half to our standard testing: it's like analyzing the nutritional value figures of cotton candy / candyfloss / fairy floss.&lt;/p&gt;
  879. &lt;p&gt;However, given the X half uses a sensor that's many times larger than those used in the likes of the Yashica Y35 – and other cameras designed for fun, as much as photographic competency – we thought it was worth seeing how it performs. Especially as it also costs a fair bit more than most other 'fun' cameras on the market.&lt;/p&gt;
  880. &lt;blockquote class="pullQuote"&gt;It's like analyzing the nutritional value figures of candyfloss&lt;/blockquote&gt;
  881. &lt;p&gt;Also, given its stylistic similarities with the larger, much more serious X100 cameras, we wanted to be able to make clear just how big the difference is.&lt;/p&gt;
  882. &lt;p&gt;So, despite being aware of the foolishness of the task, we committed outselves to trying to align and shoot a camera whose small, low-res screen and lack of custom white balance setting meant it was likely to be something of a handful. And whose images come out the wrong way 'round.&lt;/p&gt;
  883. &lt;p&gt;In practice we were pleasantly surprised: quickly discovering a Kelvin white balance setting that gave a near-perfectly neutral result, and finding its contrast-detection AF gave very consistent results, shot-to-shot. A quick look at the EXIF data allowed us to over-write the orientation metadata tag and present the images in the landscape format without having to re-save or re-encode the image and risk changing the image quality.&lt;/p&gt;
  884. &lt;h3&gt;Studio test scene&lt;/h3&gt;
  885. &lt;div class="reviewWidgetPlaceholder" data-widget-url="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?widget=970"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;Image Comparison&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="note"&gt;This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click &lt;a target="blank" href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?widget=970"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to open it in a new browser window / tab.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  886. &lt;p&gt;At the center of the chart, the X half's images look broadly comparable to those of the RX100 series, with its similarly sized sensor and pixel count (the X half uses a 4:3 crop from a 3:2 sensor), appreciably behind the much larger X100VI sensor but ahead of a traditional Type 1/2.3 compact.&lt;/p&gt;
  887. &lt;p&gt;The performance drops away as you get further from the center of the image, with the Fujifilm not showing the level of fine detail that the RX100 does.&lt;/p&gt;
  888. &lt;p&gt;The difference becomes less pronounced as the light levels fall and ISO has to rise, and the gap between the Type 1 sensor Fujifilm and Sony and the small sensor compact grows.&lt;/p&gt;
  889. &lt;p&gt;The X half's sensor is around 4x larger than the one in the Panasonic FZ80 (and around 6x the size of the Type 1/3 sensors in the likes of the Yashica FX-D 100, Kodak C10 and Minolta MND 23), and consequently it gives a result around two stops better than the smaller sensor camera (and in the region of two stops behind the X100VI).&lt;/p&gt;
  890. &lt;h3&gt;Summary&lt;/h3&gt;
  891. &lt;p&gt;The results are broadly what we'd expect, in terms of noise and image quality. Despite the use of a prime lens, the X half isn't pulling out nearly as much detail from its captures as the RX100 is. But it's fair to say that pixel-peeping with a camera like the X half isn't a rational way to spend one's time. After all, it's a camera that doesn't even pretend to take itself seriously (we almost wonder whether its lack of Raw recording it to avoid giving off mixed messages about its intent, rather than anything so prosaic as a lack of processing power).&lt;/p&gt;
  892. &lt;p&gt;A more pertinent line of enquiry might be how the X half's images look, compared to an RX100's, once resized and recompressed for the social media platforms they're designed to be shared through. Because if your intention is to print images on anything other than Instax (or, at most, a 6 x 4) and you're focusing on the X half then you're making even stranger choices with your life than we are.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/9347697689/fujifilm-x-half-studio-scene" /><media:thumbnail url="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C213x0S3413x2560T1200x900~articles/9347697689/Fujifilm_X_half_and_X100_VI_close-up.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/articles/0581499061/show-us-your-landscape-photos-the-july-editors-photo-challenge</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/articles/0581499061/show-us-your-landscape-photos-the-july-editors-photo-challenge</link><title>Show us your landscape photos! The July Editors' photo challenge is open for entries</title><description>&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  893. &lt;tbody&gt;
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  895. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/0581499061/Steam_rises_over_the_rim_of_the_Kilauea_volcano_crater_on_the_Big_Island_of_Hawaii_at_sunrise.jpeg" target="article-0581499061"&gt;&lt;img alt="Steam rises over the rim of the Kilauea volcano crater on the Big Island of Hawaii at sunrise" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="393" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/0581499061/Steam_rises_over_the_rim_of_the_Kilauea_volcano_crater_on_the_Big_Island_of_Hawaii_at_sunrise.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Steam_rises_over_the_rim_of_the_Kilauea_volcano_crater_on_the_Big_Island_of_Hawaii_at_sunrise.jpeg"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  896. &lt;/tr&gt;
  897. &lt;tr&gt;
  898. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;
  899. &lt;p&gt;Steam rises over the rim of the Kilauea Volcano crater on the Big Island of Hawaii at sunrise. I rose early to catch the morning light, but hadn't anticipated the steam rising from the volcano below. Lucky me.&lt;/p&gt;
  900. &lt;p&gt;Samsung NX1 | NX 16-50mm F2-2.8 S | F8 | 1/640 sec | ISO 100&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Dale Baskin&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  901. &lt;/td&gt;
  902. &lt;/tr&gt;
  903. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  904. &lt;/table&gt;
  905. &lt;p&gt;The theme for our July Editors' photo challenge is "Landscape Photography."&lt;/p&gt;
  906. &lt;p&gt;This is your chance to show us your favorite landscape photos featuring the beauty of the natural world. From sweeping vistas to creative compositions, we want to see your most stunning shots where the natural world is the main focus.&lt;/p&gt;
  907. &lt;p&gt;This challenge is also open to stitched panoramas.&lt;/p&gt;
  908. &lt;p&gt;Photos can be &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/challenges/Challenge.aspx?ID=16437"&gt;submitted&lt;/a&gt; between &lt;strong&gt;Sunday, July 6&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Saturday, July 12&lt;/strong&gt; (GMT). The challenge is open to photos captured at any time.&lt;/p&gt;
  909. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important:&lt;/strong&gt; 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! &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  910. &lt;p&gt;Visit the challenge page to&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/challenges/Challenge.aspx?ID=16437"&gt; submit your photo&lt;/a&gt; to the challenge. Winners will be featured on the DPReview homepage later this month.&lt;/p&gt;
  911. &lt;p class="actionButton"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/challenges/Challenge.aspx?ID=16437"&gt;Submit your photo to the Landscape challenge&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/0581499061/show-us-your-landscape-photos-the-july-editors-photo-challenge" /><media:thumbnail url="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C46x0S853x640T1200x900~articles/0581499061/Steam_rises_over_the_rim_of_the_Kilauea_volcano_crater_on_the_Big_Island_of_Hawaii_at_sunrise.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/articles/4218683417/winning-photos-from-the-aerial-photographer-of-the-year-awards</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/articles/4218683417/winning-photos-from-the-aerial-photographer-of-the-year-awards</link><title>These 15 winning photos from the Aerial Photographer of the Year Awards reveal Earth's hidden patterns</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;International Aerial Photographer of the Year winners&lt;/h2&gt;
  912. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
  913. &lt;tbody&gt;
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  915. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/International_Aerial_Photographer_of_the_Year_first_place_winner.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="International Aerial Photographer of the Year first place winner" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="624" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/International_Aerial_Photographer_of_the_Year_first_place_winner.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/International_Aerial_Photographer_of_the_Year_first_place_winner.jpeg"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  916. &lt;/tr&gt;
  917. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  918. &lt;/table&gt;
  919. &lt;p&gt;With affordable drones making aerial photography accessible to virtually anyone, the number of photographers shooting from above has skyrocketed.&lt;/p&gt;
  920. &lt;p&gt;This boom didn't go unnoticed by Peter Eastway and David Evans, organizers of the &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1131171187/landscape-photographer-of-the-year-2024-winners"&gt;International Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards&lt;/a&gt;. Inspired by this growth in aerial photography, they established a dedicated competition: &lt;a href="https://internationalaerialphotographer.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;The International Aerial Photography of the Year Awards&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
  921. &lt;p&gt;The 2025 competition drew over 1500 entries from around the globe, with American photographer Joanna Steidle winning top honors for her captivating images of marine life near her Southampton, New York, home.&lt;/p&gt;
  922. &lt;p&gt;We're excited to share some of the winning images from this year's competition. The complete collection of 101 winning images is available as an e-book on the competition's &lt;a href="https://internationalaerialphotographer.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
  923. &lt;h2&gt;Aerial Photographer of the Year: 1st place&lt;/h2&gt;
  924. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
  925. &lt;tbody&gt;
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  927. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/57876_Joanna_Steidle_Another_World.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="57876 Joanna Steidle Another World" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="650" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/57876_Joanna_Steidle_Another_World.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/57876_Joanna_Steidle_Another_World.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/57876_Joanna_Steidle_Another_World.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  928. &lt;/tr&gt;
  929. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  930. &lt;/table&gt;
  931. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The judges selected photographer Joanna Steidle of the United States as the overall winner of the International Aerial Photographer of the Year Awards. Steidle, based in the Hamptons on Long Island, New York, submitted a portfolio of images featuring marine life photographed just 7-13km (4-6 miles) from her own home.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  932. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;"Growing up, I never saw whales or dolphins from the shore," explains Steidle. "But due to conservation efforts, our coastline has rebounded with a plethora of sea creatures in the past few years."&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  933. &lt;hr&gt;
  934. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; Joanna Steidle, United States&lt;/p&gt;
  935. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; Another World&lt;/p&gt;
  936. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; A fever of cownose rays approaching a school of menhaden bait fish, taken just a few hundred feet from the coast of Southampton, NY. USA.&lt;/p&gt;
  937. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright Joanna Steidle / The Inaugural International Aerial Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  938.  
  939. &lt;h2&gt;Aerial Photographer of the Year: 1st place&lt;/h2&gt;
  940. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
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  943. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58482_Joanna_Steidle_Concerto.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="58482 Joanna Steidle Concerto" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="650" src="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58482_Joanna_Steidle_Concerto.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58482_Joanna_Steidle_Concerto.jpeg" srcset="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58482_Joanna_Steidle_Concerto.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  944. &lt;/tr&gt;
  945. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  946. &lt;/table&gt;
  947. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; Joanna Steidle, United States&lt;/p&gt;
  948. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; Concerto&lt;/p&gt;
  949. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; A small fever of cownose rays stirring up sand along their travels. Taken in Southampton, NY, USA, just a few hundred feet from the coast.&lt;/p&gt;
  950. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright Joanna Steidle / The Inaugural International Aerial Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  951. &lt;h2&gt;Aerial Photographer of the Year: 1st place&lt;/h2&gt;
  952. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
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  955. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58425_Joanna_Steidle_The_Gateway.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="58425 Joanna Steidle The Gateway" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="346" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58425_Joanna_Steidle_The_Gateway.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58425_Joanna_Steidle_The_Gateway.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58425_Joanna_Steidle_The_Gateway.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  956. &lt;/tr&gt;
  957. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  958. &lt;/table&gt;
  959. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; Joanna Steidle, United States&lt;/p&gt;
  960. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; The Gateway&lt;/p&gt;
  961. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; A spinner shark hunting in a school of menhaden bait fish in the Atlantic Ocean, Southampton, NY, USA.&lt;/p&gt;
  962. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright Joanna Steidle / The Inaugural International Aerial Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  963. &lt;h2&gt;Aerial Photographer of the Year: 1st place&lt;/h2&gt;
  964. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
  965. &lt;tbody&gt;
  966. &lt;tr&gt;
  967. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58420_Joanna_Steidle_Diving.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="58420 Joanna Steidle Diving" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="346" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58420_Joanna_Steidle_Diving.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58420_Joanna_Steidle_Diving.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58420_Joanna_Steidle_Diving.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  968. &lt;/tr&gt;
  969. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  970. &lt;/table&gt;
  971. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; Joanna Steidle, United States&lt;/p&gt;
  972. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; Diving&lt;/p&gt;
  973. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; A humpback whale diving back under the surface of the Atlantic Ocean after taking a breath of air. This was taken within 500ft of the coast in Southampton, NY, USA.&lt;/p&gt;
  974. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright Joanna Steidle / The Inaugural International Aerial Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  975. &lt;h2&gt;Aerial Photographer of the Year: 2nd place&lt;/h2&gt;
  976. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
  977. &lt;tbody&gt;
  978. &lt;tr&gt;
  979. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58586_Daniel_Vine_Garcia_Smoking_Skull.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="58586 Daniel Vine Garcia Smoking Skull" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="390" src="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58586_Daniel_Vine_Garcia_Smoking_Skull.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58586_Daniel_Vine_Garcia_Smoking_Skull.jpeg" srcset="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58586_Daniel_Vine_Garcia_Smoking_Skull.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  980. &lt;/tr&gt;
  981. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  982. &lt;/table&gt;
  983. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; Daniel Viñé Garcia, Spain&lt;/p&gt;
  984. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; Smoking Skull&lt;/p&gt;
  985. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano as it cooled. The cracking pattern of the lava formed a skull, creating an eerie natural illusion for a few moments.&lt;/p&gt;
  986. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright Daniel Viñé Garcia / The Inaugural International Aerial Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  987. &lt;h2&gt;Aerial Photographer of the Year: 2nd place&lt;/h2&gt;
  988. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
  989. &lt;tbody&gt;
  990. &lt;tr&gt;
  991. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58587_Daniel_Vine_Garcia_The_Nipple_Of_The_Ea.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="58587 Daniel Vine Garcia The Nipple Of The Ea" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="693" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58587_Daniel_Vine_Garcia_The_Nipple_Of_The_Ea.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58587_Daniel_Vine_Garcia_The_Nipple_Of_The_Ea.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58587_Daniel_Vine_Garcia_The_Nipple_Of_The_Ea.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  992. &lt;/tr&gt;
  993. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  994. &lt;/table&gt;
  995. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; Daniel Viñé Garcia, Spain&lt;/p&gt;
  996. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; The Nipple of the Earth&lt;/p&gt;
  997. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; A dormant volcano in the high-altitude Puna of Argentina reveals intricate erosion patterns sculpted by wind and time.&lt;/p&gt;
  998. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright Daniel Viñé Garcia / The Inaugural International Aerial Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  999. &lt;h2&gt;Aerial Photographer of the Year: 3rd place&lt;/h2&gt;
  1000. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
  1001. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1002. &lt;tr&gt;
  1003. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/59252_David_Swindler_Flamingos_And_Pelica.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="59252 David Swindler Flamingos And Pelica" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="329" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/59252_David_Swindler_Flamingos_And_Pelica.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/59252_David_Swindler_Flamingos_And_Pelica.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/59252_David_Swindler_Flamingos_And_Pelica.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1004. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1005. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1006. &lt;/table&gt;
  1007. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; David Swindler, United States&lt;/p&gt;
  1008. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; Flamingos and Pelicans&lt;/p&gt;
  1009. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; Dark skies provide a dramatic background as sunlight highlights a desert butte.&lt;/p&gt;
  1010. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright David Swindler / The Inaugural International Aerial Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1011. &lt;h2&gt;Aerial Photographer of the Year: 3rd place&lt;/h2&gt;
  1012. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
  1013. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1014. &lt;tr&gt;
  1015. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/59263_David_Swindler_Flamingos_Over_The_L.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="59263 David Swindler Flamingos Over The L" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="346" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/59263_David_Swindler_Flamingos_Over_The_L.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/59263_David_Swindler_Flamingos_Over_The_L.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/59263_David_Swindler_Flamingos_Over_The_L.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1016. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1017. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1018. &lt;/table&gt;
  1019. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; David Swindler, United States&lt;/p&gt;
  1020. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; Flamingos Over a Lake&lt;/p&gt;
  1021. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; Seven flamingos fly over the dark waters and patterns of a lake.&lt;/p&gt;
  1022. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright David Swindler / The Inaugural International Aerial Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1023. &lt;h2&gt;Aerial Photograph of the Year: 1st place&lt;/h2&gt;
  1024. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
  1025. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1026. &lt;tr&gt;
  1027. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/57762_Ignacio_Palacios_Cono_De_Arita.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="57762 Ignacio Palacios Cono De Arita" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="300" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/57762_Ignacio_Palacios_Cono_De_Arita.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/57762_Ignacio_Palacios_Cono_De_Arita.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/57762_Ignacio_Palacios_Cono_De_Arita.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1028. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1029. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1030. &lt;/table&gt;
  1031. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; Ignacio Palacios, Australia&lt;/p&gt;
  1032. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; Cono de Arita&lt;/p&gt;
  1033. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; Anti-crepuscular rays at Cono de Arita, La Puna, Argentina.&lt;/p&gt;
  1034. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright Ignacio Palacios / The International Landscape Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1035. &lt;h2&gt;Aerial Photograph of the Year: 2nd place&lt;/h2&gt;
  1036. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
  1037. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1038. &lt;tr&gt;
  1039. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58247_Talor_Stone_Tree_Of_Ice.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="58247 Talor Stone Tree Of Ice" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="650" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58247_Talor_Stone_Tree_Of_Ice.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58247_Talor_Stone_Tree_Of_Ice.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58247_Talor_Stone_Tree_Of_Ice.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1040. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1041. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1042. &lt;/table&gt;
  1043. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; Talor Stone, United States&lt;/p&gt;
  1044. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; Tree of Ice&lt;/p&gt;
  1045. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; An aerial perspective of glacial calving reveals an unexpected organic pattern in the water. Northeast Greenland National Park.&lt;/p&gt;
  1046. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright Talor Stone / The International Landscape Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1047. &lt;h2&gt;Aerial Photograph of the Year: 3rd place&lt;/h2&gt;
  1048. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
  1049. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1050. &lt;tr&gt;
  1051. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58697_Thomas_Vijayan_Austfonna_Ice_Cap.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="58697 Thomas Vijayan Austfonna Ice Cap" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="173" src="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58697_Thomas_Vijayan_Austfonna_Ice_Cap.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58697_Thomas_Vijayan_Austfonna_Ice_Cap.jpeg" srcset="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58697_Thomas_Vijayan_Austfonna_Ice_Cap.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1052. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1053. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1054. &lt;/table&gt;
  1055. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; Thomsa Vijayan, Canada&lt;/p&gt;
  1056. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; Austfonna Ice Cap&lt;/p&gt;
  1057. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; The Bråsvellbreen glacier, part of the Austfonna Ice Cap in Svalbard. Early melting and powerful waterfalls reveal the urgent reality of climate change – reminding us what’s at stake if we fail to act.&lt;/p&gt;
  1058. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright Thomas Vijayan / The International Landscape Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1059. &lt;h2&gt;The Black and White Award&lt;/h2&gt;
  1060. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
  1061. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1062. &lt;tr&gt;
  1063. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58217_Barbara_Brown_The_Tempest.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="58217 Barbara Brown The Tempest" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="520" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58217_Barbara_Brown_The_Tempest.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58217_Barbara_Brown_The_Tempest.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58217_Barbara_Brown_The_Tempest.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1064. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1065. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1066. &lt;/table&gt;
  1067. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; Barbara Brown, Australia&lt;/p&gt;
  1068. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; The Tempest&lt;/p&gt;
  1069. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; Salt lake, Goldfields region of Western Australia&lt;/p&gt;
  1070. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright Barbara Brown / The International Landscape Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1071. &lt;h2&gt;The Drone Award&lt;/h2&gt;
  1072. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
  1073. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1074. &lt;tr&gt;
  1075. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58211_Pal_Hermansen_Relax_After_The_Meal.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="58211 Pal Hermansen Relax After The Meal" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="368" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58211_Pal_Hermansen_Relax_After_The_Meal.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58211_Pal_Hermansen_Relax_After_The_Meal.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58211_Pal_Hermansen_Relax_After_The_Meal.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1076. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1077. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1078. &lt;/table&gt;
  1079. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; Pål Hermansen, Norway&lt;/p&gt;
  1080. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; Relax after the Meal&lt;/p&gt;
  1081. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; Polar bear on Svalbard after eating on a walrus carcass. Thanks to the drone with a telephoto lens, this rare scene could be captured without any disturbance. Svalbard, Norway.&lt;/p&gt;
  1082. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright Pål Hermansen / The International Landscape Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1083. &lt;h2&gt;The Abstract Award&lt;/h2&gt;
  1084. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
  1085. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1086. &lt;tr&gt;
  1087. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58133_Colin_Leonhardt_Twisted_Owl.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="58133 Colin Leonhardt Twisted Owl" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="346" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58133_Colin_Leonhardt_Twisted_Owl.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58133_Colin_Leonhardt_Twisted_Owl.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58133_Colin_Leonhardt_Twisted_Owl.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1088. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1089. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1090. &lt;/table&gt;
  1091. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; Colin Leonhardt, Australia&lt;/p&gt;
  1092. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; Twisted Owl&lt;/p&gt;
  1093. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; Alumina mine tailings dam near Collie, Western Australia.&lt;/p&gt;
  1094. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright Colin Leonhardt / The International Landscape Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1095. &lt;h2&gt;The Chairman's Award&lt;/h2&gt;
  1096. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop single center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="520"&gt;
  1097. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1098. &lt;tr&gt;
  1099. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 520px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58156_Fabien_Guittard_Above_The_Ice__Icela.jpeg" target="article-4218683417"&gt;&lt;img alt="58156 Fabien Guittard Above The Ice  Icela" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="520" height="346" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS520x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58156_Fabien_Guittard_Above_The_Ice__Icela.jpeg" width="520" data-filename="Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58156_Fabien_Guittard_Above_The_Ice__Icela.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1040x0~articles/4218683417/Aerial-Photographer-of-the-Year/58156_Fabien_Guittard_Above_The_Ice__Icela.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1100. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1101. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1102. &lt;/table&gt;
  1103. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Photographer:&lt;/strong&gt; Fabien Guittard, France&lt;/p&gt;
  1104. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title:&lt;/strong&gt; Above the Ice&lt;/p&gt;
  1105. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; Two seals lounging peacefully on a drifting slab of ice in the Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, southern Iceland.&lt;/p&gt;
  1106. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Copyright Colin Leonhardt / The International Landscape Photographer of the Year&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  1108. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1109. &lt;tr&gt;
  1110. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2576165602/Yashica_FX-D-100_Front.jpeg" target="article-2576165602"&gt;&lt;img alt="Yashica FX-D-100 Front" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="443" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/2576165602/Yashica_FX-D-100_Front.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Yashica_FX-D-100_Front.jpeg" srcset="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/2576165602/Yashica_FX-D-100_Front.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1111. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1112. &lt;tr&gt;
  1113. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;
  1114. &lt;p&gt;The Yashica FX-D 100 appears to be modelled on the FX-7 Super SLR sold by the original Yashica company (and reportedly manufactured by Cosina) in the early 1980s.&lt;/p&gt;
  1115. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: Yashica&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1116. &lt;/td&gt;
  1117. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1118. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1119. &lt;/table&gt;
  1120. &lt;p&gt;In all the buzz and chatter around the launch of Fujifilm's X half, we missed the quieter announcement of another digital camera with a film advance lever: the Yashica FX-D 100. This has now been joined by two sister models, the FX-D 300 and FX-D S300. All three cameras are being funded &lt;a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1940283777/yashica-fx-d-camera-blending-film-aesthetics-and-digital-ease/rewards" target="article-2576165602"&gt;&lt;em&gt;via&lt;/em&gt; Kickstarter&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
  1121. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1122. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1123. &lt;tr&gt;
  1124. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2576165602/Yashica_FX-D-100_Rear.jpeg" target="article-2576165602"&gt;&lt;img alt="Yashica FX-D-100 Rear" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="443" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/2576165602/Yashica_FX-D-100_Rear.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Yashica_FX-D-100_Rear.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/2576165602/Yashica_FX-D-100_Rear.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1125. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1126. &lt;tr&gt;
  1127. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;
  1128. &lt;p&gt;The FX-D 100 and FX-D 300 have a blanking plate where you'd expect a viewfinder.&lt;/p&gt;
  1129. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: Yashica&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1130. &lt;/td&gt;
  1131. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1132. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1133. &lt;/table&gt;
  1134. &lt;p&gt;All three cameras are designed to approximately resemble the original Yashica FX-7 Super film SLR, but a fair bit smaller. All three are built around very small sensors, of the type used in many modern smartphones but without the multi-shot computational photography they use to boost image quality.&lt;/p&gt;
  1135. &lt;p&gt;The least-expensive FX-D 100 model has an optical zoom lens, while the more expensive FX-D 300 and S300 have a fixed lens with a ring around the lens controlling digital zoom / cropping. Only the most expensive of the three models has an electronic viewfinder, the other two have a blanking plate over the back of the finder hump.&lt;/p&gt;
  1136. &lt;div class="contentTable"&gt;
  1137. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="contentTable"&gt;
  1138. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1139. &lt;tr&gt;
  1140. &lt;th width="25%"&gt; &lt;/th&gt;
  1141. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;FX-D 100&lt;/th&gt;
  1142. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;FX-D 300&lt;/th&gt;
  1143. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;FX-D S300&lt;/th&gt;
  1144. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1145. &lt;tr&gt;
  1146. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;MSRP&lt;br&gt;('Early bird' price)&lt;/th&gt;
  1147. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;
  1148. &lt;p&gt;$359&lt;br&gt;(&lt;span style="text-decoration: line-through;"&gt;$239&lt;/span&gt;)&lt;span class="green"&gt;*&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1149. &lt;/td&gt;
  1150. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;$549&lt;br&gt;(&lt;span style="text-decoration: line-through;"&gt;$339&lt;/span&gt;)&lt;span class="green"&gt;*&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1151. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;$679&lt;br&gt;($459)&lt;/td&gt;
  1152. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1153. &lt;tr&gt;
  1154. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Pixel count&lt;/th&gt;
  1155. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;13MP&lt;/td&gt;
  1156. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;50MP&lt;/td&gt;
  1157. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;50MP&lt;/td&gt;
  1158. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1159. &lt;tr&gt;
  1160. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Sensor size&lt;/th&gt;
  1161. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;Type 1/3&lt;br&gt;(17mm²)&lt;/td&gt;
  1162. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;Type 1/1.56&lt;br&gt;(50mm²)&lt;/td&gt;
  1163. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;Type 1/1.56&lt;br&gt;(50mm²)&lt;/td&gt;
  1164. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1165. &lt;tr&gt;
  1166. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Lens&lt;/th&gt;
  1167. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;3.45-10.5mm F1.6-2.8&lt;br&gt;(25-mm equiv)&lt;/td&gt;
  1168. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;5.68mm F1.8&lt;br&gt;(24mm equiv)&lt;/td&gt;
  1169. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;5.68mm F1.8&lt;br&gt;(24mm-equiv)&lt;/td&gt;
  1170. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1171. &lt;tr&gt;
  1172. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Stabilization&lt;/th&gt;
  1173. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;No&lt;/td&gt;
  1174. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;Yes, 3-axis&lt;/td&gt;
  1175. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;Yes, 3 axis&lt;/td&gt;
  1176. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1177. &lt;tr&gt;
  1178. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;EVF&lt;/th&gt;
  1179. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;No&lt;/td&gt;
  1180. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;No&lt;/td&gt;
  1181. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;1.44M dots (800x600px)&lt;/td&gt;
  1182. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1183. &lt;tr&gt;
  1184. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Focus options&lt;/th&gt;
  1185. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;MF / AF&lt;/td&gt;
  1186. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;AF / Full-timeAF&lt;/td&gt;
  1187. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;AF / Full-time AF&lt;/td&gt;
  1188. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1189. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1190. &lt;/table&gt;
  1191. &lt;/div&gt;
  1192. &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="green"&gt;*Campaign ended&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1193. &lt;p&gt;The FX-Ds are the second generation of digital cameras to be sold via Kickstarter, following the revival of the Yashica name on the Y35 camera in 2017, which raised over $1M on the platform. That camera, which also married a small sensor and film simulation concept to a design that visually mimicked a film-era Yashica camera, was met with reviews that ranged from &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piOrWmO4cTo" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;critical&lt;/a&gt; to &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvgDtEOzdVU" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;scathing&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
  1194. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1195. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1196. &lt;tr&gt;
  1197. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2576165602/Yashica_FX-D-300_three_quarter_view.jpeg" target="article-2576165602"&gt;&lt;img alt="Yashica FX-D-300 three quarter view" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="443" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/2576165602/Yashica_FX-D-300_three_quarter_view.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Yashica_FX-D-300_three_quarter_view.jpeg" srcset="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/2576165602/Yashica_FX-D-300_three_quarter_view.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1198. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1199. &lt;tr&gt;
  1200. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;
  1201. &lt;p&gt;The FX-D 300 and S300 have a fixed 24mm equivalent lens and can crop to deliver the 60mm equiv field of view listed on the front of the camera. All three FX-D models have flip-forward LCDs.&lt;/p&gt;
  1202. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: Yashica&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1203. &lt;/td&gt;
  1204. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1205. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1206. &lt;/table&gt;
  1207. &lt;p&gt;Somewhat concerningly, the FX-D 100's lens specs are a match for the company's City 100 model, which again, &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsE1chi6HYE" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;hasn't been well received&lt;/a&gt;. Both '300' models use the same 50MP sensor and 24mm equiv prime lens used by the upcoming City 300, which promises a 24-60mm equiv range by cropping into an 8MP region to give the 60mm equivalent view.&lt;/p&gt;
  1208. &lt;p&gt;Unlike the Y35, all three FX-D cameras have a (fold-forward) rear screen and let you choose between film simulation modes without having to slot a 'film' module into the back of the camera. All three cameras include six virtual filmstocks:&lt;/p&gt;
  1209. &lt;ul&gt;
  1210. &lt;li&gt;Ruby 60s&lt;/li&gt;
  1211. &lt;li&gt;Sapphire 70s&lt;/li&gt;
  1212. &lt;li&gt;Yashica 400&lt;/li&gt;
  1213. &lt;li&gt;Golden 80s&lt;/li&gt;
  1214. &lt;li&gt;Mono 400&lt;/li&gt;
  1215. &lt;li&gt;Black and White 400&lt;/li&gt;
  1216. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1217. &lt;p&gt;The company says it's working on building Raw capability into the FX-D 300 models.&lt;/p&gt;
  1218. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1219. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1220. &lt;tr&gt;
  1221. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2576165602/Yashica_FX-D-S300_Back.jpeg" target="article-2576165602"&gt;&lt;img alt="Yashica FX-D-S300 Back" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="443" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/2576165602/Yashica_FX-D-S300_Back.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Yashica_FX-D-S300_Back.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/2576165602/Yashica_FX-D-S300_Back.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1222. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1223. &lt;tr&gt;
  1224. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;
  1225. &lt;p&gt;The FX-D S300 has an 800 x 600px (1.44M dot) viewfinder.&lt;/p&gt;
  1226. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: Yashica&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1227. &lt;/td&gt;
  1228. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1229. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1230. &lt;/table&gt;
  1231. &lt;p&gt;The Yashica name appears to currently be owned by a Hong Kong company called JNC Datum Tech, which is owned by the MF Jebsen Group. It has been used for a wide range of products, including being licensed to Kickstarter film module company, I'm Back.&lt;/p&gt;
  1232. &lt;p&gt;This is a slightly different situation to Kodak, where the post-bankruptcy remains of the original Eastman Kodak company still controls who gets to &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/9612289313/kodak-s-brand-has-found-new-life-with-surprising-audiences/1" target="article-2576165602"&gt;license and use its brand&lt;/a&gt; name.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2576165602/yashica-launches-fx-d-100-300-slr-shaped-compacts-with-film-simulations" /><media:thumbnail url="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C564x395S3062x2297T1200x900~articles/2576165602/Yashica_FX-D_100_product_photo_2.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2100858571/firmware-friday-nikon-z8-compatibility-issues-minor-tweaks-for-sigma-fujifilm-and-om-system</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2100858571/firmware-friday-nikon-z8-compatibility-issues-minor-tweaks-for-sigma-fujifilm-and-om-system</link><title>Firmware Friday: Nikon Z8 compatibility issues, minor tweaks for Sigma, Fujifilm and OM System</title><description>&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1233. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1234. &lt;tr&gt;
  1235. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2100858571/the_nikon_z8_camera_is_placed_against_a_blurred_gray_background.jpeg" target="article-2100858571"&gt;&lt;img border="0" data-aspect-ratio="4x3" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="443" src="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TC4x3S590x0~articles/2100858571/the_nikon_z8_camera_is_placed_against_a_blurred_gray_background.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="the_nikon_z8_camera_is_placed_against_a_blurred_gray_background.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TC4x3S1180x0~articles/2100858571/the_nikon_z8_camera_is_placed_against_a_blurred_gray_background.jpeg 2x" alt="the nikon z8 camera is placed against a blurred gray background"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1236. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1237. &lt;tr&gt;
  1238. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Camera image: Nikon&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1239. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1240. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1241. &lt;/table&gt;
  1242. &lt;p&gt;Happy Friday, folks. Outside of the significant firmware update for the Nikon Z8 (which has had &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/6954326351/use-a-third-party-lens-read-this-before-updating-your-nikon-z8-firmware" target="article-null"&gt;some drama&lt;/a&gt; since being available for download), it's been relatively quiet on the firmware front. That said, there are some minor updates for Nikon, OM System, Fujifilm and Sigma cameras and lenses. Read on to see what's new. &lt;/p&gt;
  1243. &lt;h2&gt;Nikon&lt;/h2&gt;
  1244. &lt;p&gt;First and foremost, a PSA. The &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/2911699596/new-firmware-lets-nikon-z8-users-create-180mp-images-and-improves-autofocus-precision" target="article-null"&gt;firmware update for the Nikon Z8&lt;/a&gt; was officially made available for download at the beginning of July, but with it came some trouble. First, updating to the Z8 Ver 3.00 could result in functionality issues with Tamron lenses. &lt;a href="https://www.tamron.eu/newsroom/newsroom/notice-regarding-compatibility-of-some-tamron-lenses-with-the-nikon-z8-camera-firmware-3-00-" target="article-null"&gt;Tamron says&lt;/a&gt; it's working on a solution, but there hasn't been an update at the time of writing. You may want to hold off on updating your Z8 if you use Tamron lenses as a result. &lt;/p&gt;
  1245. &lt;p&gt;Perhaps more significant is that Nikon (and Viltrox) issued a warning not to update your camera's firmware with third-party lenses or mount adapters. This warning was initially only on the Z8 firmware download page, but is now also on other recent firmware pages.&lt;/p&gt;
  1246. &lt;p&gt;Nikon hasn't specified what could happen if you don't listen to that advice other than saying it "could result in camera malfunction." If you are updating to any of the firmware options below, please make sure to remove any third-party lenses and mount adapters. &lt;/p&gt;
  1247. &lt;p&gt;With that out of the way, here's what's new for Nikon cameras. &lt;/p&gt;
  1248. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1249. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1250. &lt;tr&gt;
  1251. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2100858571/hands_hold_the_nikon_z8_with_water_drops_covering_it.jpeg" target="article-c3fb08e5b78242eda9775c5050ca6475"&gt;&lt;img border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/2100858571/hands_hold_the_nikon_z8_with_water_drops_covering_it.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="hands_hold_the_nikon_z8_with_water_drops_covering_it.jpeg" srcset="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/2100858571/hands_hold_the_nikon_z8_with_water_drops_covering_it.jpeg 2x" alt="hands hold the nikon z8 with water drops covering it"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1252. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1253. &lt;tr&gt;
  1254. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: Nikon&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1255. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1256. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1257. &lt;/table&gt;
  1258. &lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/563.html" target="article-null"&gt;Nikon Z8 Ver 3.00&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
  1259. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Still Photography&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1260. &lt;ul&gt;
  1261. &lt;li&gt;Extended the dimensions of focus areas available with [Wide-area AF (C1)] and [Wide-area AF (C2)] AF-area modes.&lt;/li&gt;
  1262. &lt;li&gt;The subject detection function became available during manual focus.&lt;/li&gt;
  1263. &lt;li&gt;The subject detection area selection is now available for manual focus.&lt;/li&gt;
  1264. &lt;li&gt;Added support for “Flexible Color” Picture Controls.&lt;/li&gt;
  1265. &lt;li&gt;Added a [C15] high-speed frame capture + release mode option.The image quality for high-speed frame capture + can now be set separately from other release modes.&lt;/li&gt;
  1266. &lt;li&gt;Added [High ISO NR mode] in [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU] that allows to select a noise reduction processing mode.&lt;/li&gt;
  1267. &lt;li&gt;Added frequency setting mode to [High-frequency flicker reduction] in [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU] that allows frequency presets to be configured.&lt;/li&gt;
  1268. &lt;li&gt;[Options] has been added under [Focus shift shooting] in the [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU] to allow [Pixel shift shooting] to be used together with focus shift shooting.&lt;/li&gt;
  1269. &lt;li&gt;[Options] has been added under [Pixel shift shooting] in the [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU] to allow [AE bracketing] to be used together with pixel shift shooting. [Starting storage folder] has also been added.&lt;/li&gt;
  1270. &lt;li&gt;[Pixel shift shooting] options can now be set when the self-timer mode is selected.&lt;/li&gt;
  1271. &lt;li&gt;Added and changed the following functions to [Auto capture] in [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU].
  1272. &lt;ul&gt;
  1273. &lt;li&gt;Date and time to start auto capture can now be configured in advance&lt;/li&gt;
  1274. &lt;li&gt;Auto capture is now available with camera’s manual focus settings&lt;/li&gt;
  1275. &lt;li&gt;The appearance and some item names in the settings display have been changed&lt;/li&gt;
  1276. &lt;li&gt;The detection range available for [Advanced: Distance] has been extended&lt;/li&gt;
  1277. &lt;li&gt;Auto capture is now compatible with the new [C15] release mode option&lt;/li&gt;
  1278. &lt;li&gt;A yellow frame is now displayed during auto capture&lt;/li&gt;
  1279. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1280. &lt;/li&gt;
  1281. &lt;li&gt;The Profoto A10’s continuous LED light can now be used as an AF-assist illuminator. Note: The firmware update is needed for Profoto A10. See Profoto’s corporate website for details. &lt;/li&gt;
  1282. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1283. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Video Recording&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1284. &lt;ul&gt;
  1285. &lt;li&gt;Extended the dimensions of focus areas available with [Wide-area AF (C1)] and [Wide-area AF (C2)] AF-area modes.&lt;/li&gt;
  1286. &lt;li&gt;The subject detection function became available during manual focus.&lt;/li&gt;
  1287. &lt;li&gt;The subject detection area selection is now available for manual focus.&lt;/li&gt;
  1288. &lt;li&gt;Added support for “Flexible Color” Picture Controls.&lt;/li&gt;
  1289. &lt;li&gt;Added and changed the following functions to [Auto capture] in [VIDEO RECORDING MENU].
  1290. &lt;ul&gt;
  1291. &lt;li&gt;Date and time to start auto capture can now be configured in advance&lt;/li&gt;
  1292. &lt;li&gt;Auto capture is now available with camera’s manual focus settings&lt;/li&gt;
  1293. &lt;li&gt;The appearance and some item names in the settings display have been changed&lt;/li&gt;
  1294. &lt;li&gt;The detection range available for [Advanced: Distance] has been extended&lt;/li&gt;
  1295. &lt;li&gt;A yellow frame is now displayed during auto capture&lt;/li&gt;
  1296. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1297. &lt;/li&gt;
  1298. &lt;li&gt;Selecting [ON] for [Hi-Res Zoom] in the [VIDEO RECORDING MENU] now displays a focus point on the detected subject in the shooting display.&lt;/li&gt;
  1299. &lt;li&gt;Added a function to include file names used in the camera when recording videos to an external recorder that supports file name transmission via HDMI. The following Atomos external recorders support this function (as of May 2025).
  1300. &lt;ul&gt;
  1301. &lt;li&gt;Ninja V *&lt;/li&gt;
  1302. &lt;li&gt;Ninja V+ *&lt;/li&gt;
  1303. &lt;li&gt;Ninja (2023 models)&lt;/li&gt;
  1304. &lt;li&gt;Ninja Ultra&lt;/li&gt;
  1305. &lt;li&gt;Shogun (2023 models)&lt;/li&gt;
  1306. &lt;li&gt;Shogun Ultra&lt;/li&gt;
  1307. &lt;li&gt;Shogun Connect *&lt;br&gt;* Some recorders may require an ATOMOS OS upgrade or paid activation of the recorder. Contact ATOMOS for details.&lt;/li&gt;
  1308. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1309. &lt;/li&gt;
  1310. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1311. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Playback&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1312. &lt;ul&gt;
  1313. &lt;li&gt;Added [Date] to [Filtered playback criteria] in playback menu and playback “i” menu.&lt;/li&gt;
  1314. &lt;li&gt;Added [Customize retouch options] to [Retouch] in the playback “i” menu.&lt;/li&gt;
  1315. &lt;li&gt;Added [Auto-rotate during playback] to the playback menu.&lt;br&gt;Controls&lt;/li&gt;
  1316. &lt;li&gt;Added a [Maximum aperture Lv] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of a14.&lt;/li&gt;
  1317. &lt;li&gt;Added a [Focus limiter setting] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of a16.&lt;/li&gt;
  1318. &lt;li&gt;Added a [Minimum] option to Custom Setting c2 [Self-timer] &amp;gt; [Interval between shots] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].&lt;/li&gt;
  1319. &lt;li&gt;Added [Auto capture] to the roles assignable to the “i” menu via [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] &amp;gt; f1 and g1 [Customize &amp;lt;i&amp;gt; menu].&lt;/li&gt;
  1320. &lt;li&gt;Added assignable custom controls and roles to the following items in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. Also, the options for [Zoom on/off] have changed.
  1321. &lt;ul&gt;
  1322. &lt;li&gt;f2 [Custom controls (shooting)]&lt;/li&gt;
  1323. &lt;li&gt;g2 [Custom controls]&lt;/li&gt;
  1324. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1325. &lt;/li&gt;
  1326. &lt;li&gt;Added assignable custom controls and roles (for example, [Jump to the source image] and [Trim]) to [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] &amp;gt; f3 [Custom controls (playback)].&lt;/li&gt;
  1327. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1328. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Network&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1329. &lt;ul&gt;
  1330. &lt;li&gt;Added [Wi-Fi connection (STA mode)] which allows you to connect the camera to the smart device via a wireless LAN access point.&lt;/li&gt;
  1331. &lt;li&gt;Port numbers can now be specified using [Connect to FTP server] in [NETWORK MENU].&lt;/li&gt;
  1332. &lt;li&gt;Added [Upload in HEIF format] to [Connect to FTP server] &amp;gt; [Options] in [NETWORK MENU]. Note: Converted HEIF images are not stored on the memory card.&lt;/li&gt;
  1333. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1334. &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other Changes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1335. &lt;ul&gt;
  1336. &lt;li&gt;Voice memo recording is now available with external microphones.&lt;/li&gt;
  1337. &lt;li&gt;The speed at which the camera cycles through focus points using the multi selector or sub-selector no longer slows down when changing direction.&lt;/li&gt;
  1338. &lt;li&gt;The tonal characteristics have been changed when [ON] is selected for Custom Setting g14 [View assist] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].&lt;/li&gt;
  1339. &lt;li&gt;The camera now records company and model names in the video metadata recorded with [ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit (MOV)] selected for [Video file type] in the [VIDEO RECORDING MENU].&lt;/li&gt;
  1340. &lt;li&gt;Added support for “NX Field*”, a remote shooting system for corporate users.
  1341. &lt;ul&gt;
  1342. &lt;li&gt;* Visit the “NPS” website for overview and user’s manual of NX Field.&lt;/li&gt;
  1343. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://nps.nikonimaging.com/technical_info/nx_field/" target="article-null"&gt;Nikon Professional Services (NPS) (English)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1344. &lt;li&gt;Note: “NX Field” app for smart devices may not be available in some countries and regions.&lt;/li&gt;
  1345. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1346. &lt;/li&gt;
  1347. &lt;li&gt;Automatically obtained IP address will be maintained after automatic IP addressing disabled.&lt;/li&gt;
  1348. &lt;li&gt;Automatically obtained gateway/DNS server addresses are now displayed in the TCP/IP edit display.&lt;/li&gt;
  1349. &lt;li&gt;File names of the image and audio now match if the file name of the image is renamed during transfer.&lt;/li&gt;
  1350. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1351. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1352. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1353. &lt;tr&gt;
  1354. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2100858571/a_hand_rests_on_the_nikon_zf_camera_which_hangs_from_a_leather_camera_strap.jpeg" target="article-c3fb08e5b78242eda9775c5050ca6475"&gt;&lt;img border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/2100858571/a_hand_rests_on_the_nikon_zf_camera_which_hangs_from_a_leather_camera_strap.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="a_hand_rests_on_the_nikon_zf_camera_which_hangs_from_a_leather_camera_strap.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/2100858571/a_hand_rests_on_the_nikon_zf_camera_which_hangs_from_a_leather_camera_strap.jpeg 2x" alt="a hand rests on the nikon zf camera which hangs from a leather camera strap"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1355. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1356. &lt;tr&gt;
  1357. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: Nikon&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1358. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1359. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1360. &lt;/table&gt;
  1361. &lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/567.html" target="article-null"&gt;Nikon Z50 II Ver 1.02&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/564.html" target="article-null"&gt;Nikon Z6 III Ver 1.11&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/565.html" target="article-null"&gt;Nikon Zf Ver 2.02&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
  1362. &lt;ul&gt;
  1363. &lt;li&gt;Updated some guidance texts displayed on the camera when connecting to the Nikon Imaging Cloud service (the connection procedure itself remains unchanged). &lt;/li&gt;
  1364. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1365. &lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/566.html" target="article-null"&gt; Nikon Z5 II Ver 1.01&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
  1366. &lt;ul&gt;
  1367. &lt;li&gt;Updated some guidance texts displayed on the camera when connecting to the Nikon Imaging Cloud service (the connection procedure itself remains unchanged).&lt;/li&gt;
  1368. &lt;li&gt;Changed the camera name displayed when pairing with SnapBridge.&lt;/li&gt;
  1369. &lt;li&gt;Changed the camera name displayed on USB-connected devices when [iPhone] was selected for [USB] in the [NETWORK MENU].&lt;/li&gt;
  1370. &lt;li&gt;Renamed d13 [Display on during burst] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].&lt;/li&gt;
  1371. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1372. &lt;h2&gt;Sigma&lt;/h2&gt;
  1373. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1374. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1375. &lt;tr&gt;
  1376. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2100858571/two_sigma_bf_cameras_sit_on_a_white_background_back_to_back.jpeg" target="article-2100858571"&gt;&lt;img border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/2100858571/two_sigma_bf_cameras_sit_on_a_white_background_back_to_back.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="two_sigma_bf_cameras_sit_on_a_white_background_back_to_back.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/2100858571/two_sigma_bf_cameras_sit_on_a_white_background_back_to_back.jpeg 2x" alt="two sigma bf cameras sit on a white background back to back"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1377. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1378. &lt;tr&gt;
  1379. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: Sigma&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1380. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1381. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1382. &lt;/table&gt;
  1383. &lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/bf/" target="article-null"&gt;Sigma BF Ver 1.01&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
  1384. &lt;ul&gt;
  1385. &lt;li&gt;The specification has been changed so that file numbers are not reset when “Initialize Internal Storage” is performed.&lt;/li&gt;
  1386. &lt;li&gt;An issue that prevented shooting with some third-party L-mount interchangeable lenses has been fixed.&lt;/li&gt;
  1387. &lt;li&gt;Other minor bugs have been fixed and operational stability has been improved.&lt;/li&gt;
  1388. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1389. &lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/c023_10_18_28/?mount=l-mount" target="article-null"&gt;Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Ver 1.1 for L-Mount&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
  1390. &lt;ul&gt;
  1391. &lt;li&gt;The exposure stability has been improved.&lt;/li&gt;
  1392. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1393. &lt;h3&gt;Additional Sigma lenses&lt;/h3&gt;
  1394. &lt;ul&gt;
  1395. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/c017_16_14/?mount=l-mount" target="article-null"&gt;Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Ver 1.3 for L-Mount&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1396. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/c023_23_14/?mount=l-mount" target="article-null"&gt;Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Ver 1.1 for L-Mount&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1397. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/c016_30_14/?mount=l-mount" target="article-null"&gt;Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Ver 1.3 for L-Mount&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1398. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/c018_56_14/?mount=l-mount" target="article-null"&gt;Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Ver 1.2 for L-Mount&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1399. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/c021_18_50_28/?mount=l-mount" target="article-null"&gt;Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Ver 1.3 for L-Mount&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1400. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/a019_14_24_28/?mount=l-mount" target="article-null"&gt;Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art Ver 1.5 for L-Mount&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1401. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1402. &lt;p&gt;Benefit of the updates:&lt;/p&gt;
  1403. &lt;ul&gt;
  1404. &lt;li&gt;
  1405. &lt;p&gt;The operational stability has been improved.&lt;/p&gt;
  1406. &lt;/li&gt;
  1407. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1408. &lt;h2&gt;Fujifilm&lt;/h2&gt;
  1409. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1410. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1411. &lt;tr&gt;
  1412. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2100858571/three_fujifilm_cameras_are_on_a_yellow_background_with_green_and_purple_triangles_coming_together_in_the_center.jpeg" target="article-2100858571"&gt;&lt;img border="0" data-aspect-ratio="4x3" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="443" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TC4x3S590x0~articles/2100858571/three_fujifilm_cameras_are_on_a_yellow_background_with_green_and_purple_triangles_coming_together_in_the_center.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="three_fujifilm_cameras_are_on_a_yellow_background_with_green_and_purple_triangles_coming_together_in_the_center.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TC4x3S1180x0~articles/2100858571/three_fujifilm_cameras_are_on_a_yellow_background_with_green_and_purple_triangles_coming_together_in_the_center.jpeg 2x" alt="three fujifilm cameras are on a yellow background with green and purple triangles coming together in the center"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1413. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1414. &lt;tr&gt;
  1415. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: Fujifilm&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1416. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1417. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1418. &lt;/table&gt;
  1419. &lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/support/download/firmware/cameras/x-hf1/" target="article-null"&gt;Fujifilm X half Ver 1.01&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
  1420. &lt;ul&gt;
  1421. &lt;li&gt;“FILM CAMERA MODE” is unintentionally deactivated when the shutter release button is held down fully for about 1 second after “AUTO POWER OFF” is activated with “FILM CAMERA MODE”.&lt;/li&gt;
  1422. &lt;li&gt;The thumbnail image of the recorded image may become abnormal in rare cases if the “Frame Advance Lever” is operated so quickly after shooting with the “GRAIN EFFECT” setting ON in “FILM CAMERA MODE”.&lt;/li&gt;
  1423. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1424. &lt;h2&gt;OM System&lt;/h2&gt;
  1425. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1426. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1427. &lt;tr&gt;
  1428. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2100858571/a_black_om_system_camera_with_sensor_exposed_is_placed_against_a_white_background.jpeg" target="article-2100858571"&gt;&lt;img border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="393" src="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/2100858571/a_black_om_system_camera_with_sensor_exposed_is_placed_against_a_white_background.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="a_black_om_system_camera_with_sensor_exposed_is_placed_against_a_white_background.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/2100858571/a_black_om_system_camera_with_sensor_exposed_is_placed_against_a_white_background.jpeg 2x" alt="a black om system camera with sensor exposed is placed against a white background"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1429. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1430. &lt;tr&gt;
  1431. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Image: OM System&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1432. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1433. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1434. &lt;/table&gt;
  1435. &lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://explore.omsystem.com/us/en/firmware?cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww&amp;ref=CJ&amp;cjevent=b83d1ec7575a11f0801400f80a82b820#om1m2" target="article-null"&gt;OM-1 Mark II Version 1.3&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://explore.omsystem.com/us/en/firmware?cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww&amp;ref=CJ&amp;cjevent=b8f01cc6575a11f0823500f50a82b82d#om3" target="article-null"&gt;OM-3 Version 1.1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
  1436. &lt;ul&gt;
  1437. &lt;li&gt;Stability of touch panel operation during playback was improved.&lt;/li&gt;
  1438. &lt;/ul&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2100858571/firmware-friday-nikon-z8-compatibility-issues-minor-tweaks-for-sigma-fujifilm-and-om-system" /><media:thumbnail url="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C213x0S3413x2560T1200x900~articles/2100858571/the_nikon_z8_camera_is_placed_against_a_blurred_gray_background.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-powershot-v1-review</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-powershot-v1-review</link><title>Canon PowerShot V1 hands-on review</title><description>&lt;div style="font-size: 12px; color: #888;"&gt;When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1439. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1440. &lt;tr&gt;
  1441. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_beauty_shot.jpeg" target="article-3353956017"&gt;&lt;img alt="Canon PowerShot V1 beauty shot" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_beauty_shot.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Canon_PowerShot_V1_beauty_shot.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_beauty_shot.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1442. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1443. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1444. &lt;/table&gt;
  1445. &lt;div&gt;&lt;div class="reviewWidgetPlaceholder"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;Sample gallery&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="note"&gt;This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article&amp;#39;s permalink in a browser to view this content.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  1446. &lt;div class="rightFloatedBox"&gt;&lt;a class="articleProductBadgeAndScore" href="/reviews/3353956017/1#CC"&gt;&lt;span class="badge"&gt;&lt;img src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/resources/images/award-silver-dark.png?v=5735" alt="Silver Award" title="Silver Award"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="scoreContainer"&gt;&lt;div class="score"&gt;84%&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="scoreTip"&gt;Overall score&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="link"&gt;Jump to conclusion&lt;span class="caret"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  1447. &lt;div&gt;
  1448. &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Product images by Mitchell Clark / Richard Butler&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1449. &lt;/div&gt;
  1450. &lt;p&gt;The Canon PowerShot V1 is a vlogging compact built around a large sensor and a 16-50mm equivalent zoom lens. Despite its focus on video, which extends to a cooling fan for extended capture periods, its similarity to the PowerShot G1 series of large-sensor enthusiast compacts has caught the attention of photographers.&lt;/p&gt;
  1451. &lt;h3&gt;Key features:&lt;/h3&gt;
  1452. &lt;ul&gt;
  1453. &lt;li&gt;22MP Type 1.4 (18.4 x 12.3mm) Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor&lt;/li&gt;
  1454. &lt;li&gt;16-50mm equiv. F2.8-4.5 zoom lens with 3EV ND filter&lt;/li&gt;
  1455. &lt;li&gt;Full-width 4K up to 30p from 5.7K capture&lt;/li&gt;
  1456. &lt;li&gt;4K/60p from a 1.4x crop&lt;/li&gt;
  1457. &lt;li&gt;Up to 30 fps stills capture in e-shutter mode&lt;/li&gt;
  1458. &lt;li&gt;Cooling fan for extended video recording&lt;/li&gt;
  1459. &lt;li&gt;Wired or wireless video streaming&lt;/li&gt;
  1460. &lt;li&gt;Multi-function hotshoe for flash or audio accessories&lt;/li&gt;
  1461. &lt;li&gt;Fully-articulated rear touchscreen&lt;/li&gt;
  1462. &lt;li&gt;Headphone and mic sockets&lt;/li&gt;
  1463. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1464. &lt;p&gt;The Canon PowerShot V1 was originally announced as costing $899 in the US. Elsewhere, pricing was set at €999 and £959, including VAT. However, the US price has subsequently risen to $979.&lt;/p&gt;
  1465. &lt;hr&gt;
  1466. &lt;h3 id="index"&gt;Index:&lt;/h3&gt;
  1467. &lt;ul style="columns: 2; -webkit-columns: 2; -moz-columns: 2;"&gt;
  1468. &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#WN"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What's new&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1469. &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#BH"&gt;Body and handling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1470. &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#VT"&gt;In use: for vlogging&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1471. &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#PH"&gt;In use: for photography&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1472. &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#IQ"&gt;Image quality&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1473. &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#CC"&gt;Conclusion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1474. &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/#SG"&gt;Sample gallery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1475. &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/3353956017/2"&gt;Specifications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
  1476. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1477. &lt;div class="buybuttons"&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;p class="header-text"&gt;Buy now:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="buttons-wrapper"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F252G9JG?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;amp;linkCode=osi&amp;amp;th=1&amp;amp;psc=1" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$1278  at Amazon.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  1478. &lt;h2 id="WN" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;What's new&lt;/h2&gt;
  1479. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1480. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1481. &lt;tr&gt;
  1482. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_front_view_with_mic_screen.jpeg" target="article-3353956017"&gt;&lt;img alt="Canon PowerShot V1 front view with mic screen" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_front_view_with_mic_screen.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Canon_PowerShot_V1_front_view_with_mic_screen.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_front_view_with_mic_screen.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1483. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1484. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1485. &lt;/table&gt;
  1486. &lt;p&gt;The V1 is Canon's first high-end vlogging compact, with a multi-module mic on top and a cooling fan to extend its recording duration. But, while its wide-angle lens points at its ambitions to help self-filming social mediaists, its use of a roughly-four-thirds-sized sensor and a zoom lens can't help but evoke the more stills-focused PowerShot G1 X cameras.&lt;/p&gt;
  1487. &lt;p&gt;The sensor's specs are a match for using a similarly sized chunk of the EOS R7's chip. Both need to crop into the same size of their sensor to deliver 4K/60, but the smaller 'full image' region on the V1 means the difference between the full-width and cropped areas is much less dramatic than was the case with the R7.&lt;/p&gt;
  1488. &lt;p&gt;The camera is built around a 16-50mm equivalent F2.8-4.5 stabilized lens with a leaf shutter that appears to operate using an electronic first curtain shutter, limiting its maximum flash sync speed to (a still very respectable) 1/400 sec. There's a built-in 3EV ND filter to help you keep to video-friendly shutter speeds in bright light. It can be set to activate automatically in video mode and can be manually engaged when shooting stills.&lt;/p&gt;
  1489. &lt;p&gt;It has a built-in fan and fully articulating touchscreen but there's no built-in flash or electronic viewfinder, nor the option to fit one.&lt;/p&gt;
  1490. &lt;hr&gt;
  1491. &lt;h2 id="BH" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;Body and handling&lt;/h2&gt;
  1492. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1493. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1494. &lt;tr&gt;
  1495. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_corner_fan.jpeg" target="article-3353956017"&gt;&lt;img alt="Canon PowerShot V1 corner fan" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_corner_fan.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Canon_PowerShot_V1_corner_fan.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_corner_fan.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1496. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1497. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1498. &lt;/table&gt;
  1499. &lt;p&gt;The degree to which the V1 has prioritized vlogging becomes apparent when you pick it up: the body is surprisingly deep, as a result of the fan-cooled chamber at the back of the camera, and the grip is unexpectedly shallow.&lt;/p&gt;
  1500. &lt;p&gt;Just as we saw with the EOS R50V, the grip is designed so that it's easy to hold the camera facing towards you, but with less to hold onto if you're behind it. The body feels pleasantly dense and solid, with the grippy rubber coating making it feel secure in the hand. But while it works pretty well from both sides of the lens, it's not as well optimized for conventional hand holding as a dedicated photo camera.&lt;/p&gt;
  1501. &lt;p&gt;All the camera's control points are quite small, though, with the shutter button, its surrounding zoom lever and the exposure mode dial all looking as if they've shrunk in the wash. The little power button gets partially obscured if you fit the included mic wind screen into place.&lt;/p&gt;
  1502. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1503. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1504. &lt;tr&gt;
  1505. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_top_plate.jpeg" target="article-3353956017"&gt;&lt;img alt="Canon PowerShot V1 top plate" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_top_plate.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Canon_PowerShot_V1_top_plate.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_top_plate.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1506. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1507. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1508. &lt;/table&gt;
  1509. &lt;p&gt;One of the principal control points is the free-rotating dial around the lens. Its default function varies, depending on your mode (controlling aperture value in Av mode, for instance). The direction of its operation can be reversed, if you find that easier, when facing the camera.&lt;/p&gt;
  1510. &lt;p&gt;There's also a small, rather fiddly dial around the four-way controller on the back of the camera. Its function can't be changed directly, but if you assign the front dial to a specific function, such as Exposure Comp or ISO, it takes on the function that the front dial would otherwise do.&lt;/p&gt;
  1511. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1512. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1513. &lt;tr&gt;
  1514. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_ports_on_show.jpeg" target="article-3353956017"&gt;&lt;img alt="Canon PowerShot V1 ports on show" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_ports_on_show.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Canon_PowerShot_V1_ports_on_show.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_ports_on_show.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1515. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1516. &lt;tr&gt;
  1517. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;
  1518. &lt;p&gt;The PowerShot V1 has both Mic and Headphone sockets, placed on the right flank, meaning they can't clash with the articulated screen mounted on the other side of the camera.&lt;/p&gt;
  1519. &lt;p&gt;Below these are a USB-C and a Micro HDMI port.&lt;/p&gt;
  1520. &lt;/td&gt;
  1521. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1522. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1523. &lt;/table&gt;
  1524. &lt;p&gt;There are two small camera strap points on either side of the body: a protruding lug on one side, a recessed bar on the other. Both are quite small, which will limit your choice of neck or wrist straps to those with very thin cords.&lt;/p&gt;
  1525. &lt;h3&gt;Battery&lt;/h3&gt;
  1526. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1527. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1528. &lt;tr&gt;
  1529. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_battery.jpeg" target="article-3353956017"&gt;&lt;img alt="Canon PowerShot V1 battery" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_battery.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Canon_PowerShot_V1_battery.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_battery.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1530. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1531. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1532. &lt;/table&gt;
  1533. &lt;p&gt;The V1 uses the relatively small LP-E17 battery, from which it achieves a rating of 340 shots per charge (400 in power saving mode). These numbers shouldn't be taken literally, as it's common to get twice the rated number, depending on your shooting style. But the numbers are broadly comparable between cameras and a rating of around 350 shots per charge will usually allow you to shoot for a good amount of time without having to worry about it.&lt;/p&gt;
  1534. &lt;p&gt;The V1 can be charged over USB and, with a powerful enough USB PD power source, can record or stream video and charge, simultaneously (you'll need a battery in the camera to do this, though).&lt;/p&gt;
  1535. &lt;h3&gt;Memory cards&lt;/h3&gt;
  1536. &lt;p&gt;We found the V1 could be a little temperamental with SD cards. In principle, its highest video rate is the cropped 4K/60 mode, which uses a 230 Mbps average bit rate. This is just under 30MB/s so should be safely accommodated by a memory card with U3 or V30 speed rating (the fastest class of UHS I cards). In practice, we found we also needed to use the low-level format option in the camera if we wanted it to work reliably. We'd strongly recommend doing this if you notice that the V1 is taking a long time to write video or Raw files to the card.&lt;/p&gt;
  1537. &lt;hr&gt;
  1538. &lt;h2 id="VT" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;In use: for vlogging&lt;/h2&gt;
  1539. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1540. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1541. &lt;tr&gt;
  1542. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_with_video_mic.jpeg" target="article-3353956017"&gt;&lt;img alt="Canon PowerShot V1 with video mic" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_with_video_mic.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Canon_PowerShot_V1_with_video_mic.jpeg" srcset="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_with_video_mic.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1543. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1544. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1545. &lt;/table&gt;
  1546. &lt;p&gt;The PowerShot V1 essentially uses a cropped version of the sensor from the EOS R7. This means it can deliver oversampled 4K video from its full width at up to 30p but has to crop-in to a roughly native 4K region of the sensor to deliver 60p, with the crop factor shown in the table below.&lt;/p&gt;
  1547. &lt;div class="contentTable"&gt;
  1548. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="contentTable"&gt;
  1549. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1550. &lt;tr&gt;
  1551. &lt;th width="20%"&gt; &lt;/th&gt;
  1552. &lt;th width="20%"&gt;Lens IS On / Off&lt;/th&gt;
  1553. &lt;th width="20%"&gt;Digital IS On&lt;/th&gt;
  1554. &lt;th width="20%"&gt;Digital IS Enhanced&lt;/th&gt;
  1555. &lt;th width="20%"&gt;Subj. track IS&lt;/th&gt;
  1556. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1557. &lt;tr&gt;
  1558. &lt;th width="20%"&gt;4K up to 30p&lt;/th&gt;
  1559. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;1.00&lt;/td&gt;
  1560. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;1.11x&lt;/td&gt;
  1561. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;1.43x&lt;/td&gt;
  1562. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;1.43x&lt;/td&gt;
  1563. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1564. &lt;tr&gt;
  1565. &lt;th width="20%"&gt;4K 50/60&lt;/th&gt;
  1566. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;1.43x&lt;/td&gt;
  1567. &lt;td style="text-align: center;" width="20%"&gt;–&lt;/td&gt;
  1568. &lt;td style="text-align: center;" width="20%"&gt;–&lt;/td&gt;
  1569. &lt;td style="text-align: center;" width="20%"&gt;–&lt;/td&gt;
  1570. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1571. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1572. &lt;/table&gt;
  1573. &lt;/div&gt;
  1574. &lt;p&gt;It also means its rolling shutter numbers are proportionate to those of the EOS R7: a fraction faster because it's using a smaller region of the sensor, but not dramatically different.&lt;/p&gt;
  1575. &lt;p&gt;Interestingly, the rolling shutter rate in the standard 4K modes is slower than the mode used for whole-image electronic shutter in stills (23.4ms). We're not sure why this is.&lt;/p&gt;
  1576. &lt;div class="contentTable"&gt;
  1577. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="contentTable"&gt;
  1578. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1579. &lt;tr&gt;
  1580. &lt;th width="25%"&gt; &lt;/th&gt;
  1581. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Stabilization Off&lt;/th&gt;
  1582. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Digital IS On&lt;/th&gt;
  1583. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;Enhanced / Subj. track IS&lt;/th&gt;
  1584. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1585. &lt;tr&gt;
  1586. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;4K up to 30p&lt;/th&gt;
  1587. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;26.3ms&lt;/td&gt;
  1588. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;23.7ms&lt;/td&gt;
  1589. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;18.4ms&lt;/td&gt;
  1590. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1591. &lt;tr&gt;
  1592. &lt;th width="25%"&gt;4K 50/60&lt;/th&gt;
  1593. &lt;td width="25%"&gt;15.9ms&lt;/td&gt;
  1594. &lt;td style="text-align: center;" width="25%"&gt;–&lt;/td&gt;
  1595. &lt;td style="text-align: center;" width="25%"&gt;–&lt;/td&gt;
  1596. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1597. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1598. &lt;/table&gt;
  1599. &lt;/div&gt;
  1600. &lt;p&gt;All the 4K/24 and 30 modes are taken from the same readout mode: the decreased rolling shutter is accounted for entirely by the degree to which they're cropped. The 60p mode, meanwhile, is actually being read faster.&lt;/p&gt;
  1601. &lt;p&gt;We generally consider rolling shutter rates below 25ms to be acceptable, those below 20ms to be good and those below 15ms to be very good. With the Powershot V1, if you're moving the camera it's well worth applying at least some degree of digital IS to make your footage smoother and reduce the rolling shutter rate a little. There's a noise and detail penalty to be paid as you crop in, but it's probably a worthwhile compromise.&lt;/p&gt;
  1602. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1603. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1604. &lt;tr&gt;
  1605. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_rear_screen.jpeg" target="article-3353956017"&gt;&lt;img alt="Canon PowerShot V1 rear screen" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_rear_screen.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Canon_PowerShot_V1_rear_screen.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_rear_screen.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1606. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1607. &lt;tr&gt;
  1608. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;The 4K/60 options disappear from the menu if you have any form of Digital IS engaged, which is worth being conscious of.&lt;/td&gt;
  1609. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1610. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1611. &lt;/table&gt;
  1612. &lt;p&gt;In terms of their intended effect, we found both IS modes to be very effective, with the basic digital IS letting you maintain a fairly steady handheld shot and 'Enhanced' doing a good job of handling more significant motion. There's also a subject recognition IS mode that applies a large crop so that it has freedom to move the capture area around to maintain your chosen composition, relative to a recognized subject.&lt;/p&gt;
  1613. &lt;p&gt;We were also pleasantly surprised by the internal mics. The sound isn't as good as using an external mic but it's better than we've become used to, with these vlogging cameras.&lt;/p&gt;
  1614. &lt;p&gt;In general, the V1 makes video capture fairly simple but there are a few quirks. 'Close-up Demo' mode, which over-rides face detection AF when you hold something in front of the camera is only available as a 'Scene' mode, so you suddenly lose control over things like mic volume and exposure. The same is true if you want to use the camera's skin-smoothing effect.&lt;/p&gt;
  1615. &lt;p&gt;While we understand Canon wanting to make these functions easy to access, the fact you can only use them in a very limiting, highly automated manner means you lose any control over audio and white balance. To be truly useful, it should be available as an AF option for experienced users as well as a Scene mode for beginners.&lt;/p&gt;
  1616. &lt;hr&gt;
  1617. &lt;h2 id="PH" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;In use, for photography&lt;/h2&gt;
  1618. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1619. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1620. &lt;tr&gt;
  1621. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_in-hand_top_view.jpeg" target="article-3353956017"&gt;&lt;img alt="Canon PowerShot V1 in-hand top view" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_in-hand_top_view.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Canon_PowerShot_V1_in-hand_top_view.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_in-hand_top_view.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1622. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1623. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1624. &lt;/table&gt;
  1625. &lt;p&gt;Although conceptually the V1 looks a lot like a wide-angle successor to the PowerShot G1 X series, its increased focus on vlogging seriously undermines its usability as an enthusiast compact.&lt;/p&gt;
  1626. &lt;p&gt;The lack of a clicking front dial and the awkwardness of operating the small rear dial means it's not a camera that gives effortless access to, say, aperture and exposure comp. This is the same thing that stopped Sony's RX100 series from shining as enthusiast compacts, and meant instead they worked better as (superlative) point-and-shoots. The V1's added bulk means it doesn't rate so highly in that regard, either.&lt;/p&gt;
  1627. &lt;div class="video"&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="326" id="videoFrame" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JZmfrmFdg7g?rel=0&amp;amp;autohide=1&amp;amp;wmode=transparent&amp;amp;enablejsapi=1" width="580"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  1628. &lt;p&gt;Add to this the insubstantial hand grip and slightly bulky body and you end up with a camera that, on paper, appears to have the capabilities of a high-quality wide-angle compact for photographers but that never delivers on the experience. The small buttons and awkward dials (of which only the front one can be customized), mean taking direct control is more fiddly than would be ideal.&lt;/p&gt;
  1629. &lt;p&gt;Also worth noting is that you'll need to assign one of the camera's buttons if you want to position the AF point with anything other than the touchscreen.&lt;/p&gt;
  1630. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1631. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1632. &lt;tr&gt;
  1633. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3353956017/IMG_1802.jpeg" target="article-3353956017"&gt;&lt;img alt="IMG 1802" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/3353956017/IMG_1802.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="IMG_1802.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/3353956017/IMG_1802.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1634. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1635. &lt;tr&gt;
  1636. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;
  1637. &lt;p&gt;The large sensor and ultrawide lens can deliver the goods.&lt;/p&gt;
  1638. &lt;p&gt;Canon PowerShot V1 @ 16mm | F2.8 | 1/250 sec | ISO 100&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Richard Butler&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1639. &lt;/td&gt;
  1640. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1641. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1642. &lt;/table&gt;
  1643. &lt;p&gt;On the plus side, the V1 has a hot shoe, compatible with newer flashes or with older ones if you buy an adapter. Despite having a leaf shutter, the V1 has the same 1/400 sec flash sync speed limit as the G1 X III with external flashes: still good but not as flexible as being able to sync all the way up to 1/2000 sec.&lt;/p&gt;
  1644. &lt;p&gt;Even those photographers who can live without a viewfinder or the capacity to add one are likely to find themselves fighting against the V1 to get the most out of it, despite all the promise. For some people, that wide range and large sensor, unmatched by any other compact, will make it worthwhile. But if you've used a previous G-X model, you'll be constantly reminded of what's been taken away.&lt;/p&gt;
  1645. &lt;p&gt;This isn't the camera's intent, of course, but it's disappointing that a camera that sounds like it should double as a pretty adept photographers' compact isn't more engaging to use as one.&lt;/p&gt;
  1646. &lt;hr&gt;
  1647. &lt;h2 id="IQ" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;Image quality&lt;/h2&gt;
  1648. &lt;p&gt;Our &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/4553555371/introducing-the-test-scene" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;test scene is designed to simulate&lt;/a&gt; a variety of textures, colors and detail types you'll encounter in the real world. It also has two illumination modes to see the effect of different lighting conditions.&lt;/p&gt;
  1649. &lt;div class="reviewWidgetPlaceholder" data-widget-url="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?widget=966"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;Image Comparison&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="note"&gt;This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click &lt;a target="blank" href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?widget=966"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to open it in a new browser window / tab.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  1650. &lt;p&gt;As we suspected, the pixel-level noise performance of the V1 is very similar to that of the EOS R7, whose sensor is very similar, but with a consequent disadvantage of around half a stop, when compared at the whole-image level, because of its smaller active sensor area.&lt;/p&gt;
  1651. &lt;p&gt;This puts the V1 comfortably ahead of Sony's ZV-1 Mark II vlogging compact, but behind its ZV-E10 II mirrorless vlogging camera.&lt;/p&gt;
  1652. &lt;p&gt;Detail levels in the JPEG are good, but the Raw results suggest it's having to apply a fair amount of sharpening and contrast to get the results it's delivering.&lt;/p&gt;
  1653. &lt;h3&gt;Wide-angle performance:&lt;/h3&gt;
  1654. &lt;p&gt;Our studio scene isn't intended as a lens test chart but we thought it'd be interesting to see how it performs at its widest setting, too.&lt;/p&gt;
  1655. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1656. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1657. &lt;tr&gt;
  1658. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3353956017/IMG_1884.jpeg" target="article-a2532145b7344f3ab26bb78cd5dec576"&gt;&lt;img alt="IMG 1884" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/3353956017/IMG_1884.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="IMG_1884.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/3353956017/IMG_1884.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1659. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1660. &lt;tr&gt;
  1661. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;
  1662. &lt;p&gt;Canon PowerShot V1 @ 16mm equiv | F5.6 | 1/40 | ISO 100&lt;/p&gt;
  1663. &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://download.dpreview.com/canon_v1/IMG_1884.CR3" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Click here to download the accompanying Raw file&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
  1664. &lt;/td&gt;
  1665. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1666. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1667. &lt;/table&gt;
  1668. &lt;p&gt;As we'd expect of such a small lens delivering an ultrawide field of view in front of a relatively large sensor, its design includes a significant amount of digital correction of geometric distortion.&lt;/p&gt;
  1669. &lt;p&gt;However, despite producing an alarming-looking projection if you hack away that element of the lens design, the final results (derived from around 80% of the sensor area) are surprisingly good.&lt;/p&gt;
  1670. &lt;p&gt;It's quite difficult to precisely align such a wide lens with our chart, which can undermine consistency between the four corners, yet despite this potential source of error, all four corners look pretty detailed. The far extremes get distinctly blurry but we were quite impressed by the performance for a retractable zoom that goes this wide.&lt;/p&gt;
  1671. &lt;p&gt;And, of course, it's less of a concern for vloggers, where those extreme corners won't be used for the 16:9 output footage.&lt;/p&gt;
  1672. &lt;hr&gt;
  1673. &lt;h2 id="CC" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h2&gt;
  1674. &lt;div class="contentTable"&gt;
  1675. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="contentTable"&gt;
  1676. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1677. &lt;tr&gt;
  1678. &lt;th width="50%"&gt;Pros&lt;/th&gt;
  1679. &lt;th width="50%"&gt;Cons&lt;/th&gt;
  1680. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1681. &lt;tr&gt;
  1682. &lt;td width="50%"&gt;
  1683. &lt;ul&gt;
  1684. &lt;li&gt;Very good image quality&lt;/li&gt;
  1685. &lt;li&gt;Ultra-wide lens performs well&lt;/li&gt;
  1686. &lt;li&gt;Lens still wide even with 4K 50 or 60p crop&lt;/li&gt;
  1687. &lt;li&gt;Effective IS options&lt;/li&gt;
  1688. &lt;li&gt;Grip comparatively effective, both sides of the camera&lt;/li&gt;
  1689. &lt;li&gt;Strong feature set including ND filter, headphone socket, subject tracking stabilization and C-Log3 options&lt;/li&gt;
  1690. &lt;li&gt;Built-in mics aren't bad, wind-screen comes in the box&lt;/li&gt;
  1691. &lt;li&gt;Fan adds reassurance when recording video for longer periods&lt;/li&gt;
  1692. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1693. &lt;/td&gt;
  1694. &lt;td width="50%"&gt;
  1695. &lt;ul&gt;
  1696. &lt;li&gt;Relatively high rolling shutter figures&lt;/li&gt;
  1697. &lt;li&gt;'Close-up' Demo mode offers very little control&lt;/li&gt;
  1698. &lt;li&gt;Grip not optimized for photography&lt;/li&gt;
  1699. &lt;li&gt;Fewer photo controls than G1 X cameras&lt;/li&gt;
  1700. &lt;li&gt;Clickless control dial not ideal for discrete parameters&lt;/li&gt;
  1701. &lt;li&gt;Fan adds bulk to camera&lt;/li&gt;
  1702. &lt;li&gt;Small strap lugs limit wrist/neck strap options&lt;/li&gt;
  1703. &lt;li&gt;Can be somewhat picky about memory cards&lt;/li&gt;
  1704. &lt;li&gt;Smartphone App requires login&lt;/li&gt;
  1705. &lt;/ul&gt;
  1706. &lt;/td&gt;
  1707. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1708. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1709. &lt;/table&gt;
  1710. &lt;/div&gt;
  1711. &lt;p&gt;The Canon PowerShot V1 is an interesting addition to the vlogging market, with a larger sensor and wider lens than any of the currently available models. And, for now at least, it's also the closest we have to an ultra-wide-angle compact for photography. It's significantly better at one than the other.&lt;/p&gt;
  1712. &lt;p&gt;As a vlogging camera the V1 is pretty capable, offering a good selection of features with good video quality and a relatively easy-to-use interface. The internal mics are no substitute for a good external mic but they're not terrible and the wind screen helps for outdoor work. More advanced users can attach their own and take advantage of options like C-Log3 capture, without beginners finding themselves too overwhelmed.&lt;/p&gt;
  1713. &lt;p&gt;This balance isn't always perfectly struck: the 'close-up demos' scene mode works well for beginners but limits control to the point that users worried about matching footage or controlling the volume of an external mic can't really use it reliably.&lt;/p&gt;
  1714. &lt;div class="video"&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="326" id="videoFrame" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUd4PEIC3Y?rel=0&amp;amp;autohide=1&amp;amp;wmode=transparent&amp;amp;enablejsapi=1" width="580"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  1715. &lt;p&gt;As a photo camera, the V1 works less well. It can produce excellent images and its uniquely wide-angle lens will make it worth perservering with, for some photographers. But the small and rather limited controls mean it's not as fun or engaging a camera as the company's previous G-series compacts were.&lt;/p&gt;
  1716. &lt;p&gt;This isn't the camera's main intent, and if you've been waiting for a compact with an ultrawide lens, that may be worth working 'round. But it's worth being aware that you may feel that you're having to coax something out of the camera it wasn't particularly designed to do.&lt;/p&gt;
  1717. &lt;p&gt;As a vlogging camera its range of capabilities and ability to accommodate a range of users and vlogging styles earns it our silver award. It's a powerful piece of kit for getting your message out to the world.&lt;/p&gt;
  1718. &lt;h3&gt;Scoring&lt;/h3&gt;
  1719. &lt;p&gt;Scoring is relative only to the other cameras in the same category. &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/4416254604/camera-scores-ratings-explained" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Click here&lt;/a&gt; to learn about what these numbers mean.&lt;/p&gt;
  1720. &lt;div class="scoringWidget regularScoringWidget" id="scoringWidget"&gt;&lt;div class="scoringWidgetHeader"&gt;&lt;div class="left"&gt;&lt;div class="right"&gt;&lt;div class="content"&gt;&lt;table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" class="regularScoringWidgetHeaderContent"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="titleContainer"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;&lt;div class="productName"&gt;Canon PowerShot V1&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="segment"&gt;&lt;span class="label"&gt;Category:&lt;/span&gt; Enthusiast Large Sensor Compact Camera&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="compareToggleButtonContainer"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" class="scoringPane"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr class="variables"&gt;&lt;td class="left"&gt;&lt;div class="labels"&gt;&lt;div class="label variableBuildQuality"&gt;Build quality&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="label variableErgonomicsAndHandling"&gt;Ergonomics &amp;amp; handling&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="label variableFeatures"&gt;Features&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="label variableMeteringAndFocusAccuracy"&gt;Metering &amp;amp; focus accuracy&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="label variableQualityRaw"&gt;Image quality (raw)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="label variableQualityJpeg"&gt;Image quality (jpeg)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="label variableLowLightHighISO"&gt;Low light / high ISO performance&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="label variableViewfinderScreenRating"&gt;Viewfinder / screen rating&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="label variableOptics"&gt;Optics&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="label variablePerformance"&gt;Performance&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="label variableMovie"&gt;Movie / video mode&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="label variableConnectivity"&gt;Connectivity&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="label variableValue"&gt;Value&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="right"&gt;&lt;div class="scaleAndBars"&gt;&lt;div class="scale"&gt;&lt;span class="labelPoor"&gt;Poor&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="labelExcellent"&gt;Excellent&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="bars"&gt;&lt;div class="bar variableBuildQuality"&gt;&lt;div class="segments"&gt;&lt;div class="segment score" style="width: 232px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="ticks"&gt;&lt;div class="tick" style="left: 232px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="bar variableErgonomicsAndHandling"&gt;&lt;div class="segments"&gt;&lt;div class="segment score" style="width: 200px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="ticks"&gt;&lt;div class="tick" style="left: 200px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="bar variableFeatures"&gt;&lt;div class="segments"&gt;&lt;div class="segment score" style="width: 227px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="ticks"&gt;&lt;div class="tick" style="left: 227px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="bar variableMeteringAndFocusAccuracy"&gt;&lt;div class="segments"&gt;&lt;div class="segment score" style="width: 220px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="ticks"&gt;&lt;div class="tick" style="left: 220px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="bar variableQualityRaw"&gt;&lt;div class="segments"&gt;&lt;div class="segment score" style="width: 222px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="ticks"&gt;&lt;div class="tick" style="left: 222px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="bar variableQualityJpeg"&gt;&lt;div class="segments"&gt;&lt;div class="segment score" style="width: 202px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="ticks"&gt;&lt;div class="tick" style="left: 202px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="bar variableLowLightHighISO"&gt;&lt;div class="segments"&gt;&lt;div class="segment score" style="width: 208px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="ticks"&gt;&lt;div class="tick" style="left: 208px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="bar variableViewfinderScreenRating"&gt;&lt;div class="segments"&gt;&lt;div class="segment score" style="width: 200px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="ticks"&gt;&lt;div class="tick" style="left: 200px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="bar variableOptics"&gt;&lt;div class="segments"&gt;&lt;div class="segment score" style="width: 206px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="ticks"&gt;&lt;div class="tick" style="left: 206px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="bar variablePerformance"&gt;&lt;div class="segments"&gt;&lt;div class="segment score" style="width: 209px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="ticks"&gt;&lt;div class="tick" style="left: 209px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="bar variableMovie"&gt;&lt;div class="segments"&gt;&lt;div class="segment score" style="width: 224px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="ticks"&gt;&lt;div class="tick" style="left: 224px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="bar variableConnectivity"&gt;&lt;div class="segments"&gt;&lt;div class="segment score" style="width: 180px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="ticks"&gt;&lt;div class="tick" style="left: 180px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="bar variableValue"&gt;&lt;div class="segments"&gt;&lt;div class="segment score" style="width: 200px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="ticks"&gt;&lt;div class="tick" style="left: 200px"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr class="summary"&gt;&lt;td colspan="2"&gt;&lt;div class="conclusion"&gt;Conclusion&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="summary"&gt;The PowerShot V1 is a capable vlogging tool that will support a wide range of vloggers and a wide range of vlogging styles. It&amp;#39;s less compelling just for photos, but if you plan primarily to shoot video, it&amp;#39;s pretty powerful.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr class="goodForNotSoGoodFor"&gt;&lt;td colspan="2"&gt;&lt;table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"&gt;&lt;tr class="suitability goodFor"&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;span class="circleBackground"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="label"&gt;Good for&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="text"&gt;Vlogging of all types&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"&gt;&lt;tr class="suitability notGoodFor"&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;span class="circleBackground"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="label"&gt;Not so good for&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="text"&gt;Photo-only shooters&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr class="summary"&gt;&lt;td colspan="2"&gt;&lt;table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" class="awardAndScore"&gt;&lt;tr class=""&gt;&lt;td class="award"&gt;&lt;span class="award silver"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="score"&gt;&lt;div class="overallScore"&gt;&lt;div class="box"&gt;&lt;div class="score"&gt;84%&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="label"&gt;Overall score&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script type="text/javascript"&gt;RegularScoreCompareWidget({"mainElementId":"scoringWidget","mainProduct":"canon_v1","scoringSchema":{"id":"SLRs","variables":[{"id":"BuildQuality"},{"id":"ErgonomicsAndHandling"},{"id":"Features"},{"id":"MeteringAndFocusAccuracy"},{"id":"QualityRaw"},{"id":"QualityJpeg"},{"id":"LowLightHighISO"},{"id":"ViewfinderScreenRating"},{"id":"Optics"},{"id":"Performance"},{"id":"Movie"},{"id":"Connectivity"},{"id":"Value"}],"categories":[{"id":"EntryLevel","label":"Entry Level Interchangeable Lens Camera / DSLR","shortLabel":"Entry Level"},{"id":"MidRange","label":"Mid Range Interchangeable Lens Camera / DSLR","shortLabel":"Mid Level"},{"id":"EntryLevelFullFrame","label":"Entry Level Full Frame Camera","shortLabel":"Entry Level Full Frame"},{"id":"MidRangeFullFrame","label":"Mid Range Full Frame Camera","shortLabel":"Mid Range Full Frame"},{"id":"SemiProfessional","label":"Semi-professional Interchangeable Lens Camera / DSLR","shortLabel":"Semi-professional"},{"id":"SemiProfessionalFullFrame","label":"Semi-professional Full Frame Camera","shortLabel":"Semi-professional Full Frame"},{"id":"Professional","label":" Professional Interchangeable Lens Camera / DSLR","shortLabel":"Professional"},{"id":"LargeSensorCompactEntry","label":"Entry Level Large Sensor Compact Camera","shortLabel":"Entry Level Large Sensor Compact"},{"id":"LargeSensorCompactEnthusiast","label":"Enthusiast Large Sensor Compact Camera","shortLabel":"Enthusiast Large Sensor Compact"},{"id":"VideoCamera","label":"Video Camera","shortLabel":"Video Camera"}]},"helpText":"Choose one or more cameras from the drop-down menu, then roll your mouse over the names to see how their scores compare to the camera on review."})&lt;/script&gt;
  1721. &lt;h3&gt;Compared to its peers&lt;/h3&gt;
  1722. &lt;p&gt;The PowerShot V1's most obvious peers are two of Sony's ZV series of vlogging cameras.&lt;/p&gt;
  1723. &lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-zv-1-mark-ii-review" target="article-3353956017"&gt;Sony ZV-1 Mark II&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is the most direct competitor, with is 18-50mm equivalent lens. That lens has an F1.8-4.0 maximum aperture, which sounds impressive next to the V1's F2.8-5.6 zoom, but if you factor-in sensor size, the difference is much less pronounced. The V1 is likely to perform around a third of a stop less well in low light and in terms of depth-of-field at the wide end, and around two thirds of a stop better at the long end. Its larger sensor should give it the edge in good light.&lt;/p&gt;
  1724. &lt;p&gt;The Sony is a lot smaller than the Canon, its autofocus that bit more reliable and its 'product showcase' mode is more readily accessible and controlable. Conversely, we found the Canon's stabilization to be more effective than the Sony's, giving smoother output and being less prone to the distracting grab-and-release effect if you intentionally pan. The Canon also has a 4K/60 option, that the Sony lacks, making it our choice overall.&lt;/p&gt;
  1725. &lt;p&gt;And, despite our reservations about the V1 as a photographers' compact, its larger sensor and wider lens make it a more appealing option, despite its significantly greater size.&lt;/p&gt;
  1726. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCaptions noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1727. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1728. &lt;tr&gt;
  1729. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_front.jpeg" target="article-3353956017"&gt;&lt;img alt="Canon PowerShot V1 front" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_front.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="Canon_PowerShot_V1_front.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_front.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1730. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1731. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1732. &lt;/table&gt;
  1733. &lt;p&gt;The other real rival is &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-zv-e10-ii-vlogging-camera-review" target="article-3353956017"&gt;Sony's ZV-E10 Mark II&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, a mirrorless camera built around an APS-C sensor. It's an appreciably larger sensor that's much faster to read out, and it has the same advantages in terms of autofocus. Its interchangeable lens design gives you more flexibility overall but means you end up with a larger camera/lens combination and a larger bill, as soon as you add something like the Sony 10-20mm F4 PZ G power zoom to approximately match the V1's range. Again, the V1 looks like a better-judged package, unless you specifically need an unusual lens, the attractive S-Cinetone mode or will benefit from its less-cropped, higher quality 4K/60 capability.&lt;/p&gt;
  1734. &lt;p&gt;As a stills camera the V1 also out-points the ZV-E10 II, as Sony has omitted to include a mechanical shutter or physical stabilization: features you need to move up to the a6700 to gain.&lt;/p&gt;
  1735. &lt;p&gt;Much as we were left cold by the V1 as an enthusiast compact, it is essentially your only option if you're looking for something plausibly pocketable with decent image quality and an ultrawide lens, it's essentially the best option purely as a consequence of being your only option.&lt;/p&gt;
  1736. &lt;div class="buybuttons"&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;p class="header-text"&gt;Buy now:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="buttons-wrapper"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F252G9JG?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;amp;linkCode=osi&amp;amp;th=1&amp;amp;psc=1" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$1278  at Amazon.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  1737. &lt;h2 id="SG" style="margin-top: 8%;"&gt;Sample gallery&lt;/h2&gt;
  1738. &lt;p&gt;Please do not reproduce any of these images on a website or any newsletter/magazine without prior permission (&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/misc/termsandconditions"&gt;see our copyright page&lt;/a&gt;). We make the originals available for private users to download to their own machines for personal examination or printing (in conjunction with this review); we do so in good faith, so please don't abuse it.&lt;/p&gt;
  1739. &lt;div class="reviewWidgetPlaceholder" data-widget-url="https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/3994260317/canon-powershot-v1-sample-gallery"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;Sample gallery&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="note"&gt;This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click &lt;a target="blank" href="https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/3994260317/canon-powershot-v1-sample-gallery"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to open it in a new browser window / tab.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-powershot-v1-review" /><media:thumbnail url="https://2.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C213x0S3413x2560T1200x900~articles/3353956017/Canon_PowerShot_V1_beauty_shot.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7204226950/panasonic-s1rii-video-studio-scene</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7204226950/panasonic-s1rii-video-studio-scene</link><title>Panasonic S1RII video stills: the first 8K Lumix takes on the test scene</title><description>&lt;div style="font-size: 12px; color: #888;"&gt;When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1740. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1741. &lt;tr&gt;
  1742. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/7204226950/S1RII_with_microphone.jpeg" target="article-7204226950"&gt;&lt;img alt="S1RII with microphone" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/7204226950/S1RII_with_microphone.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="S1RII_with_microphone.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/7204226950/S1RII_with_microphone.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1743. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1744. &lt;tr&gt;
  1745. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Richard Butler&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1746. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1747. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1748. &lt;/table&gt;
  1749. &lt;p&gt;When we reviewed the Panasonic S1RII, we chose to mainly focus on its stills performance, as Panasonic had already announced it was working on a software update to add several additional video modes. That update &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/2134628253/panasonic-lumix-s1rii-firmware-1p2-s1ii-s1iie-firmware-1p1" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;recently arrived&lt;/a&gt;, so we took the S1RII back to our studio scene to evaluate its performance across its wide variety of framerates and resolutions, including the newly added 8.1K open-gate mode.&lt;/p&gt;
  1750. &lt;div class="reviewWidgetPlaceholder" data-widget-url="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?widget=969"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;Image Comparison&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="note"&gt;This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click &lt;a target="blank" href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison/fullscreen?widget=969"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to open it in a new browser window / tab.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  1751. &lt;p&gt;Let's start by looking at that mode, which records a 3:2, 8064 x  5376 image using (almost) the entire sensor. Unsurprisingly, it offers a noticeable increase in detail captured compared to the downsampled ~∼6K open-gate capture that Panasonic originally shipped with the camera, and the 6K open-gate modes found in its other models like the S5II/X and S9. Most people shooting in this mode will be doing so because they want flexibility to reframe their shots in post, and the higher resolution offers even more of that; you can crop in even further while still retaining a native 4K resolution.&lt;/p&gt;
  1752. &lt;p&gt;The camera's UHD 8K and 1.89:1 "8.1K"&lt;span class="green"&gt;*&lt;/span&gt; capture are derived from this open-gate region, and have the same level of detail, though are less flexible in post thanks to their more delivery-ready aspect ratios. Still, if you plan on outputting in 4K, they'll offer at least some room to move the frame around.&lt;/p&gt;
  1753. &lt;p&gt;Standard 4K 24p output is on par with the oversampled modes from Canon's EOS R5 II, though the Nikon Z8's output shows noticeably more detail  than either. The S1RII's rolling shutter rate will be considerably higher than the Canon or Nikon; see the chart below for its readout speeds. Compared to the EOS R5 II's subsampled 4K mode, which is mainly useful for avoiding overheating or accessing higher framerates, the S1RII's footage provides finer detail.&lt;/p&gt;
  1754. &lt;div class="contentTable"&gt;
  1755. &lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="contentTable"&gt;
  1756. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1757. &lt;tr&gt;
  1758. &lt;th rowspan="2" width="20%"&gt; &lt;/th&gt;
  1759. &lt;th colspan="2" width="20%"&gt;UHD&lt;/th&gt;
  1760. &lt;th colspan="2" width="20%"&gt;DCI&lt;/th&gt;
  1761. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1762. &lt;tr&gt;
  1763. &lt;th width="20%"&gt;Crop&lt;/th&gt;
  1764. &lt;th width="20%"&gt;Rolling shutter&lt;/th&gt;
  1765. &lt;th width="20%"&gt;Crop&lt;/th&gt;
  1766. &lt;th width="20%"&gt;Rolling shutter&lt;/th&gt;
  1767. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1768. &lt;tr&gt;
  1769. &lt;th width="20%"&gt;8K, 5.&lt;em&gt;x&lt;/em&gt;K&lt;span class="green"&gt;*&lt;/span&gt;, 4K&lt;br&gt;30/25/24&lt;/th&gt;
  1770. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;1.00&lt;/td&gt;
  1771. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;24.9ms&lt;/td&gt;
  1772. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;1.00&lt;/td&gt;
  1773. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;22.4ms&lt;/td&gt;
  1774. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1775. &lt;tr&gt;
  1776. &lt;th width="20%"&gt;5.&lt;em&gt;x&lt;/em&gt;K&lt;span class="green"&gt;*&lt;/span&gt;, 4K&lt;br&gt;50/60&lt;/th&gt;
  1777. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;1.11&lt;/td&gt;
  1778. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;15.4ms&lt;/td&gt;
  1779. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;1.04&lt;/td&gt;
  1780. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;15.3ms&lt;/td&gt;
  1781. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1782. &lt;tr&gt;
  1783. &lt;th width="20%"&gt;4K&lt;br&gt;100/120&lt;/th&gt;
  1784. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;1.17&lt;/td&gt;
  1785. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;7.3ms&lt;/td&gt;
  1786. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;1.10&lt;/td&gt;
  1787. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;7.3ms&lt;/td&gt;
  1788. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1789. &lt;tr&gt;
  1790. &lt;th width="20%"&gt;4K/30 DRExp&lt;span class="green"&gt;*&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/th&gt;
  1791. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;1.00&lt;/td&gt;
  1792. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;31.7ms&lt;/td&gt;
  1793. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;1.00&lt;/td&gt;
  1794. &lt;td width="20%"&gt;29.8ms&lt;/td&gt;
  1795. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1796. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1797. &lt;/table&gt;
  1798. &lt;span class="green"&gt;*8.1K and 5.9K modes give the same results as DCI 4K, 8.0K and 5.8K matches UHD&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  1799. &lt;p&gt;The story is much the same at 60p, where the S1RII's 4K footage retains a similar level of detail found in the 24p mode, which is good news for anyone hoping to slow their footage down a mild amount, or who prefer the hyper-real look. It does, however, come with a slight crop, and the lower rolling shutter rates strongly imply that it's derived from a 12-bit readout rather than a 13-bit one.&lt;/p&gt;
  1800. &lt;p&gt;While 60p isn't available in the open-gate modes, you can shoot it at greater-than-4K resolutions; it's available in the 16:9 5.9K mode and the 1.89:1 5.8K mode, which offer slightly more detail than their 4K counterparts.&lt;/p&gt;
  1801. &lt;p&gt;120p is only available in 4K resolutions, and the capture has a noticeable loss in detail compared to lower framerates; the S1RII is obviously skipping lines to achieve these readout speeds. (Spoiler: Panasonic makes cameras with faster sensors much better suited to shooting at 120p if that's vital to you; stay tuned.)&lt;/p&gt;
  1802. &lt;h3&gt;Raw video&lt;/h3&gt;
  1803. &lt;p&gt;The S1RII has several options for Raw video recording, including the ability to output 8.1K open-gate Raw to a supported BlackMagic or Atomos recorder via HDMI as of the latest firmware update. It can also record ProRes and ProRes Raw to a CFexpress card using an up-to 5760 x 4030 native-pixel crop (though there are currently no 16:9 options).&lt;/p&gt;
  1804. &lt;blockquote class="pullQuote"&gt;Raw video doesn't offer the dramatic benefits that stills shooters may be used to&lt;/blockquote&gt;
  1805. &lt;p&gt;We'd only recommend a Raw workflow to those working on professional productions that have a compelling reason to use it. While Raw recording can offer more flexibility to adjust parameters like white balance and brightness ('ISO') in post, as &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/0330903756/why-raw-video-might-not-be-the-game-changer-you-expect" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;we've detailed before&lt;/a&gt;, it doesn't offer the dramatic benefits that stills shooters may be used to from comparing Raw and JPEG files.&lt;/p&gt;
  1806. &lt;p&gt;Shooting Raw also requires substantial post-processing to add back in noise reduction and sharpening. And while ProRes Raw gained support for lens correction data in 2023, Panasonic's implementation currently doesn't support it, unlike Canon or Nikon's cameras. This adds further work if you're shooting with modern lenses designed with geometric distortion correction as part of their optical formulas instead of older or cinema glass (which, realistically, is what most people shooting Raw will be using).&lt;/p&gt;
  1807. &lt;hr&gt;
  1808. &lt;p&gt;Despite all the modes we've covered, this article is far from comprehensive. The S1RII has an overwhelming number of resolution and framerate combinations; more than any single filmmaker or videographer is ever likely to use, but enough that it's flexible enough that pretty much anyone could use it to accomplish their goals.&lt;/p&gt;
  1809. &lt;p&gt;It provides exceptional image quality at its higher resolutions, and its standard 4K options are also on par with the best hybrid cameras around, even when bumping up to higher framerates. While it can't match Stacked sensor cameras in every spec, it's also considerably cheaper and provides a suite of video assistance and workflow tools that's unmatched by other companies' hybrid mirrorless cameras.&lt;/p&gt;
  1810. &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="green"&gt;* The S1RII's sensor doesn't quite have enough pixels to capture the 8192 x 4320 DCI 8K standard&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7204226950/panasonic-s1rii-video-studio-scene" /><media:thumbnail url="https://4.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C213x0S3413x2560T1200x900~articles/7204226950/S1RII_with_microphone.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/samples/0655808608/tamron-16-30mm-f2p8-di-iii-vxd-g2-sample-gallery</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/samples/0655808608/tamron-16-30mm-f2p8-di-iii-vxd-g2-sample-gallery</link><title>Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 sample gallery: wide angles under $1000</title><description>&lt;div style="font-size: 12px; color: #888;"&gt;When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images noCrop singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1811. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1812. &lt;tr&gt;
  1813. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/0655808608/pink_door_in_foliage.jpeg" target="article-0655808608"&gt;&lt;img alt="pink door in foliage" border="0" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="394" src="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS590x0~articles/0655808608/pink_door_in_foliage.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="pink_door_in_foliage.jpeg" srcset="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TS1180x0~articles/0655808608/pink_door_in_foliage.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1814. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1815. &lt;tr&gt;
  1816. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;Sony a7R V | Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 | F2.8 | 1/30 sec | ISO 400&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photo: Mitchell Clark&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1817. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1818. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1819. &lt;/table&gt;
  1820. &lt;p&gt;This week, &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/2368322370/tamron-16-30mm-f2p8-di-iii-vxd-g2-ultra-wide-zoom-announcement" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;Tamron announced&lt;/a&gt; the 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2, a wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E mount and Nikon Z mount. We've gotten the chance to shoot with it in a variety of scenarios, and have put together a sample gallery to give you some idea of how it performs. We've also added a few new photos since we originally published the gallery alongside the announcement of the lens.&lt;/p&gt;
  1821. &lt;p class="actionButton"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/6423720639/tamron-16-30mm-f2-8-di-iii-vxd-g2-sample-gallery"&gt;See the sample gallery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1822. &lt;p&gt;Please do not reproduce any of these images on a website or any newsletter/magazine without prior permission (&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/misc/termsandconditions"&gt;see our copyright page&lt;/a&gt;). We make the originals available for private users to download to their own machines for personal examination or printing; we do so in good faith, so please don't abuse it.&lt;/p&gt;
  1823. &lt;div class="reviewWidgetPlaceholder" data-widget-url="https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/6423720639/tamron-16-30mm-f2-8-di-iii-vxd-g2-sample-gallery"&gt;&lt;div class="title"&gt;Sample gallery&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="note"&gt;This widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click &lt;a target="blank" href="https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/6423720639/tamron-16-30mm-f2-8-di-iii-vxd-g2-sample-gallery"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to open it in a new browser window / tab.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  1824. &lt;div class="buybuttons"&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;p class="header-text"&gt;Buy now:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="buttons-wrapper"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08PFNNKCC?tag=gpsmed-1-20&amp;amp;linkCode=osi&amp;amp;th=1&amp;amp;psc=1" class="article-buybutton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button text-button mdc-button--raised"&gt;&lt;div class="mdc-button__ripple"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="mdc-button__label"&gt;$839  at Amazon.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;/hr&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/samples/0655808608/tamron-16-30mm-f2p8-di-iii-vxd-g2-sample-gallery" /><media:thumbnail url="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C528x0S8447x6335T1200x900~articles/0655808608/pink_door_in_foliage.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/news/6954326351/use-a-third-party-lens-read-this-before-updating-your-nikon-z8-firmware</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/news/6954326351/use-a-third-party-lens-read-this-before-updating-your-nikon-z8-firmware</link><title>Use a third-party lens? Read this before updating your Nikon Z8's firmware</title><description>&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="images singleNoBorder center" data-image-height="null" data-image-width="590"&gt;
  1825. &lt;tbody&gt;
  1826. &lt;tr&gt;
  1827. &lt;td class="image" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/6954326351/a_viltrox_and_tamron_lens_are_placed_on_a_white_background.jpeg" target="article-6954326351"&gt;&lt;img alt="a viltrox and tamron lens are placed on a white background" border="0" data-aspect-ratio="4x3" data-thumbnail-height="0" data-thumbnail-width="590" height="443" src="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TC4x3S590x0~articles/6954326351/a_viltrox_and_tamron_lens_are_placed_on_a_white_background.jpeg" width="590" data-filename="a_viltrox_and_tamron_lens_are_placed_on_a_white_background.jpeg" srcset="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~TC4x3S1180x0~articles/6954326351/a_viltrox_and_tamron_lens_are_placed_on_a_white_background.jpeg 2x"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1828. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1829. &lt;tr&gt;
  1830. &lt;td class="caption" style="width: 590px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Images: Viltrox and Tamron&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
  1831. &lt;/tr&gt;
  1832. &lt;/tbody&gt;
  1833. &lt;/table&gt;
  1834. &lt;p&gt;Nikon has recently released a &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/2911699596/new-firmware-lets-nikon-z8-users-create-180mp-images-and-improves-autofocus-precision" rel="noopener" target="_blank"&gt;feature-packed update&lt;/a&gt; for the Z8, but its rollout appears to have hit a few snags with regards to third-party lenses.&lt;/p&gt;
  1835. &lt;h2&gt;Issues updating&lt;/h2&gt;
  1836. &lt;p&gt;Nikon users looking to update their camera's firmware should first remove any third-party lenses, according to warnings from Viltrox and Nikon. Failing to do so could cause issues with lens functionality.&lt;/p&gt;
  1837. &lt;p&gt;A warning on the newly released &lt;a href="https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/563.html" target="article-6954326351"&gt;Nikon Z8 firmware download page&lt;/a&gt; says, "Do not update the camera firmware with lenses other than Z-mount NIKKOR lenses or mount adapters other than FTZ II/FTZ attached." It goes on to say that not following that warning could cause "camera malfunction."&lt;/p&gt;
  1838. &lt;p&gt;Viltrox also &lt;a href="https://viltrox.com/pages/af13-1-4z" target="article-6954326351"&gt;has a statement&lt;/a&gt; on its website saying essentially the same thing as Nikon. "We’ve recently become aware of a new notice issued by Nikon, advising users not to update their Nikon camera firmware while a third-party lens is attached, as this may cause potential issues or malfunctions," the statement reads, in part. Viltrox instructs users to reach out via info@viltrox.com if they experience issues after a firmware update.&lt;/p&gt;
  1839. &lt;p&gt;While the companies don't specify what the potential malfunction is, it appears that the Z8 update could impact communication between the camera and lens, causing issues with autofocus or potentially rendering the lens inoperable.&lt;/p&gt;
  1840. &lt;h2&gt;Post-update issues&lt;/h2&gt;
  1841. &lt;p&gt;Tamron has also &lt;a href="https://www.tamron.eu/newsroom/newsroom/notice-regarding-compatibility-of-some-tamron-lenses-with-the-nikon-z8-camera-firmware-3-00-" target="article-6954326351"&gt;issued a statement&lt;/a&gt; about the new firmware, but it appears to be about issues occurring after the upgrade, not during it. "After updating the Nikon Z8 to firmware version 3.00, some TAMRON lenses may experience limitations in functionality," the company says, adding that its team is "working hard to analyze the cause and find an appropriate solution."&lt;/p&gt;
  1842. &lt;p&gt;DPReview readers have been sharing what they've encountered since updating their Z8's firmware on our forums. One &lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/68337332" target="article-6954326351"&gt;DPReview reader&lt;/a&gt; shared that all of their Tamron lenses stopped working after updating the Z8 firmware. Another said their Tamron 70-300mm only works when the Focus Limiter setting is off after updating the Z8 firmware.&lt;/p&gt;
  1843. &lt;hr&gt;
  1844. &lt;p&gt;The issues seem to be exclusive to the Z8 firmware and not smaller firmware updates that recently came out for Nikon's other cameras. However, to be safe, it's best to remove any third-party lenses or third-party adapters before updating any Nikon firmware. If you've already updated your Z8 firmware to Ver 3.00 and are having issues, you could try &lt;a href="https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/550.html" target="article-6954326351"&gt;downgrading to Ver 2.10&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:35:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/6954326351/use-a-third-party-lens-read-this-before-updating-your-nikon-z8-firmware" /><media:thumbnail url="https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C273x0S1639x1229T1200x900~articles/6954326351/a_viltrox_and_tamron_lens_are_placed_on_a_white_background.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1172332130/canon-powershot-v1-photographer-s-perspective</guid><link>https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1172332130/canon-powershot-v1-photographer-s-perspective</link><title>Canon PowerShot V1 photographer's perspective: exciting lens, but...</title><description>&lt;div style="font-size: 12px; color: #888;"&gt;When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="video"&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="326" id="videoFrame" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JZmfrmFdg7g?rel=0&amp;amp;autohide=1&amp;amp;wmode=transparent&amp;amp;enablejsapi=1" width="580"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
  1845. &lt;p&gt;We tried to make vlogging the main focus of our Canon PowerShot V1 review, but we know that its combination of a large sensor and unusually wide lens caught the attention of a lot of photographers.&lt;/p&gt;
  1846. &lt;p&gt;We also thought about how it stacked up in that regard, and found it's a little closer to RX100 territory than G1 X levels of usability. Unfortunately it's not RX100-like in terms of size.&lt;/p&gt;
  1847. &lt;p&gt;Of course if you really want a relatively small camera with an ultrawide lens, the V1 is one of your only choices. In which case, it's still worth considering, but we thought we should make clear what the experience is like, before you commit your money to it.&lt;/p&gt;
  1848. &lt;p&gt;For more detail of our reasoning, check out:&lt;/p&gt;
  1849. &lt;p class="actionButton"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-powershot-v1-review/1#PH"&gt;The 'For Photographers' section of our Canon PowerShot V1 review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:link rel="alternate" href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1172332130/canon-powershot-v1-photographer-s-perspective" /><media:thumbnail url="https://1.img-dpreview.com/files/p/E~C0x0S3840x2880T1200x900~articles/1172332130/Canon_PowerShot_V1_for_photographers.jpeg" width="1200" height="900" /></item></channel></rss>

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