December 15
DPReview TV: Video gifts you should give to yourself!

We know, we know! You're getting tired of all the holiday gift guides for photographers, right? Well, this one's a bit different. Instead of focusing on things to buy for other people (see what we did there?), Jordan tells you what you should buy for yourself, particularly if you shoot video.

Dell's easy-to-repair Luna Concept laptop aims to reduce e-waste and carbon emissions

Electronic waste and carbon emissions are major issues in the electronics industry. Making new products is demanding, and properly handling old products is challenging. Dell's new concept laptop, Luna, wants to address these issues by being cleaner to make and easier to maintain and repair.

Sony a7 IV vs Canon EOS R6, which is the best enthusiast mirrorless?

The Canon EOS R6 has been our favorite enthusiast-level full-framer since its launch. But has it met its match in the new Sony a7 IV? We look into the differences.

December 14
Cameradactyl built a 20x24 inch camera for poster-sized instant photo prints

Bring the Polaroid-style 20x24" giant instant color print back to life, Ethan Moses mixes a custom-built camera with a self-developing back to process color paper to a positive print as soon as it is shot.

Oppo goes custom with its new 6nm MariSilicon X imaging NPU with 20-bit HDR pipeline

The 6nm neural processing unit (NPU) features a 20-bit HDR imaging pipeline that can process up to 8.5GB per second and is able to process RAW data with custom algorithms before compression for improved signal-to-noise performance.

Video: 'Spirit of Altai' reveals the aerial beauty of Siberia, as captured with a DJI Air 2S

Aerial filmmaker Vadim Sherbakov reveals the vast beauty of West Siberia with his latest film 'Spirit of Altai.' It was shot entirely on a DJI Air 2S drone.

Modified Soviet spy camera designed to shoot through walls is up for auction

A specially-modified Zorki-4 rangefinder camera is up for sale in Bulgaria. The Soviet-era spy camera was designed to capture photos through drilled holes in walls. If you want to own an unusual and rare piece of Soviet history, now's your chance.

Sony a7 IV studio scene: 33MP sensor gives excellent detail but falls behind at high ISO

We've just published our studio scene images from the Sony a7 IV, providing a chance to take a look at how its new 33MP BSI CMOS sensor compares both to its predecessor and to its peers.

Nikon announces new budget Z 28-75mm F2.8 and teases 800mm F6.3 PF

Nikon has announced the Z 28-75mm F2.8, a new standard zoom lens for its full-frame Z-mount cameras, billed as a more affordable alternative to the Z 24-70mm F2.8 S. Alongside the new zoom, Nikon is also teasing the development of a super tele 800mm F6.3 prime. Click through to read more.

December 13
Xiaomi claims its new battery technology increases battery capacity 10%

While a 10% improvement sounds modest at face value, it's a welcomed improvement over standard lithium-ion batteries, which have more or less had the same performance over the past few years.

Adobe announces Creative Cloud Express, unified web and mobile app for fast, easy editing

Adobe has announced Creative Cloud Express, a new app for web and mobile that lets users quickly create and edit content.

Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 sample gallery (DPReview TV)

Chris and Jordan recently reviewed the Panasonic 35mm F1.8 lens. In the process, they compared it to another great L-mount option: the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN. Check out this gallery of images from their review to see if you agree with their conclusions.

Astronomers use ESO's 'Very Large Telescope' to identify a new exoplanet that defies expectations

Astronomers have used the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope to capture an image of a planet around a scorching, massive two-star system. The planet formed in a harsh environment that has previously proven too inhospitable.

Xencelabs Pen Tablet Small review: The more affordable rival to Wacom's Intuos Pro

If you're looking to speed up your editing workflow, few pieces of hardware can make complex masking, brushing and cloning jobs easier than a digital pen. We look at Xencelabs' latest offering, the Pen Tablet Small.

December 12
Lens Wars: Episode V - Petzval Strikes Back

A long time ago, on a continent far, far away, it was a dark time for photographers. Available lenses were F16. Exposure times were long and portraits nearly impossible. The evil Lord Talbot ruled the photographic galaxy. But In the icy world of Europe, a group of bold lens designers sought to change all of that...

December 11
Sigma vs. Panasonic – 24mm and 35mm Shootout!

This week Chris and Jordan compare the new Panasonic 24mm F1.8 and 35mm 1.8 to their closest competitors: the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN and Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN. Which is best for L-mount? TLDR; they're all good lenses, but there are some big differences worth knowing about.

Panasonic S 24mm F1.8 sample gallery (DPReview TV)

Chris and Jordan just reviewed the Panasonic 24mm F1.8 for L-mount cameras. View this sample gallery of images from their review see how it compares to the competition.

December 10
Microsoft's new SpaceEye technology enables imaging satellites to 'see' through clouds using AI

Microsoft has announced significant expansions to its Azure Space ecosystem. Microsoft is adding SpaceEye, which lets users 'see' through clouds, and delivering AI-enhanced imagery to make satellite photos have as much detail and fidelity as traditional aerial photography.

Cosina announces its fastest full-frame lens, the Nokton 50mm F1 VM

The lens, which is rather compact considering its ultrafast F1 aperture, is set to ship in January 2022 for a retail price of around $2,000.

Slideshow: The adventurous winners of the Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2021 competition

The winners for the annual Red Bull Illume Image Quest competition have been announced, showcasing incredible adventure photography from around the world.

December 9
Leica releases a $5,995 Q2 Reporter with an olive green paint scheme and Kevlar body wrap

Leica says the Q2 Reporter camera is 'specifically crafted to meet the challenges of reportage and press photography.' Aside from the green paint scheme and Kevlar body wrap, however, it remains unchanged from the standard Q2.

Capture One 22 adds panorama stitching, HDR merging, auto rotate, wireless tethering and more

Capture One 22 is available now. The new release includes Panorama Stitching, HDR Merging, AI-powered Auto Rotate, wireless tethering and much more.

DxO announces updates for PhotoLab 5, FilmPack 6 and Nik Collection by DxO

DxO has announced free updates to its PhotoLab, FilmPack and Nik Collection software and plugins, including the addition of 35 new presets to Nik Collection by DxO.

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 sample gallery

We took the second generation of Tamron's well-priced F2.8 standard zoom with us to Louisiana and Florida over the Thanksgiving weekend, to show what the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 can do.

December 8
Lensrentals reveals its 'Most Rented New Products of 2021'

Lensrentals has shared what new equipment, released throughout 2021, was the most rented by photographers and cinematographers from around the world.

Hands-on with the K-Lens, a light field lens that captures 3D data for post-capture refocusing

K-Lens captures nine images in a single shot—each with a slightly different perspective on the subject —and uses these to determine the depth of objects in the scene. The depth map created makes distance-based editing easy, allows post-capture refocusing and 3D creations

NASA gets the Hubble Space Telescope back online and fully operational

After more than a month in a safe mode configuration, the Hubble Space Telescope and its four onboard scientific instruments are up and running and fully operational again.

Updated: Nikon Z 40mm F2 sample gallery

We've been continuing to shoot with Nikon's compact, fast-aperture 40mm F2, and as autumn turns to winter here in the Pacific Northwest, we've updated our initial sample gallery with several new images, for your viewing pleasure.

December 7
Slideshow: The hilarious winners of the 2021 Comedy Pet Photography Awards

We've rounded up the winners and runner-ups for the 2021 Comedy Pet Photography Awards. Caution: Make sure you don't have any liquid in your mouth before proceeding to view this gallery.

Oppo teaser suggests it's developing a smartphone with a retractable-lens camera module

Based on the 15-second teaser video, the prototype pop-out module will offer a 50mm equivalent F2.4 lens in front of a 1/1.56-inch sensor. The module also appears to be water-resistant and at least somewhat drop-proof.

Nikon is licensing intoPIX's TicoRAW technology for 8K/60p Raw video in its Z9 camera

We now know how Nikon is getting 8K/60p Raw video from its Z9 mirrorless camera: through a partnership with intoPIX, whose TicoRAW technology enables resource-efficient Raw image compression.

This 16MP autofocus camera module for Raspberry Pi computers will take your DIY project to the next level

Raspberry Pi projects can be a fun, inexpensive way to create your own camera. A new camera module for Raspberry Pi includes a 16MP image sensor and offers autofocus. It's a big step up for Raspberry Pi.

Sony adds Animal Eye AF for video to its a7C, ZV-E10 cameras with 2.00 firmware update

The 2.00 firmware updates bring Animal Eye AF to video recording for two of Sony's compact camera systems: the full-frame a7C camera system and the ZV-E10 compact camera system.

Just published: More sample images from the Nikon Z9

We recently took delivery of a pre-production sample of the Nikon Z9, and we spent our time with it shooting as much as possible. We've just updated our previously-published gallery of samples with more than 50 new images taken in and around the Pacific Northwest. Click through to take a look.

December 6
Another one bites the dust: Sony suspends orders of its ZV-E10 camera, citing chip shortage

Two weeks after announcing it was cancelling orders for a number of its full-frame and APS-C mirrorless camera systems, Sony Japan has announced it's suspending orders for its ZV-E10 compact camera system.

Researchers shrink high-res color camera down to the size of a grain of salt

Researchers at Princeton University and the University of Washington have developed a micro camera that is about the size of a coarse grain of salt. Image quality surpasses previous micro camera designs due to the team combining metasurface technology and machine learning algorithms.

Vietnamese shop crafts brilliant wooden camera models with interchangeable lenses

The Wooden Model Design store in Vietnam crafts incredibly intricate cameras constructed of wood. In addition to looking nearly identical to their metal counterparts, the wooden cameras also have interchangeable wooden lenses.

DPReview TV's Best and Worst Gear Of 2021 (In pictures!)

Chris and Jordan spent a merry old evening listing the best and worst camera and photo gear they've reviewed this year. Now that the consequences of their revelry are kicking-in, they've prepared a more sober reflection on their assessments.

Drone technique: How to shoot 4K hyperlapse video on the DJI Air 2S

It's easy to capture hyperlapse videos with the DJI Air 2S, but there's still a bit of planning involved. In this article, we explain the four hyperlapse modes available on the Air 2S and walk you through everything you need to know to shoot your first hyperlapse sequence.

December 5
Review: Great Joy's new 60mm T2.9 1.33x anamorphic lens, 1.35x adapter offer squeezed shots on a budget

The Great Joy 60mm T2.9 offers full-frame users an affordable option for 1.33x anamorphic shooting, while the 1.35x adapter can squeeze that to 1.8x, or turn your regular spherical lenses anamorphic for an even more budget-friendly solution.

December 4
DPReview TV: Best and Worst photo/video gear 2021

It's that time of the year when Chris and Jordan look back on the year's best and worst releases of photo and video gear. As has become traditional, they've devised a drinking game to help ensure that their recollection ends up as hazy as the output of the worst lens...

December 3
Twitter bans posting photos of people without their explicit consent to do so

Pictures and video can not now be shared without the express consent of everyone who appears in them, according to new rules implemented by Twitter a day after its CEO, Jack Dorsey, stepped down.

Canon says it could take half a year for your EOS R3 order to ship

Canon has issued a notice to consumers announcing that due top ‘the impact of global parts supply,’ new orders of its EOS R3 mirrorless camera could take up to six months to land on your doorstep.

Film Friday: The film photography community has a math problem

Writing on 35mmc.com, film photographer Matthew Wright shares a thoughtful essay on why many of the problems faced by film photographers actually come down to economics and mathematics.

December 2
Qualcomm reveals the three benefits it expects from its partnership with Sony Semiconductor Solutions

During its opening-night keynote presentation at its annual Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm laid out three specific advantages of co-developing a lab with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to push imaging technology further.

Slideshow: the Winner and Finalists for the 2021 International Wedding Photographer of the Year competition

The winners and finalists for the 2021 International Wedding Photographer of the Year competition have been announced, highlighting incredible wedding photography work from around the globe.

Have your say: Vote now for best prime lens of 2021

Prime lenses aren't what they used to be – while today's 'nifty fifties' are bigger, and typically more costly than their SLR-era forebears, they're also typically far more advanced. Meanwhile, specialized wide and tele primes and macro lenses just keep getting better and better. Vote now for your favorite prime lenses of 2021.

Have your say: Vote now for best zoom lens of 2021

2021 was a bad year for lots of things, but a very good year for new lenses. Within that category, some of the highest-performing optics of the year were zooms. Click through for your chance to vote on which zoom lenses were the best.

Have your say: Vote now for best camera of 2021

2021 has been another disrupted year, with global supply chain problems still a major factor in the availability of all consumer goods, including new camera equipment. But plenty of great cameras were released, and now it's your turn to vote for your favorites!

December 1
Video: Reviewing Canon’s PowerShot Pro1 'red ring' bridge camera 18 years later

Gordon Laing is back again, this time to take an in-depth look at the PowerShot Pro1, a third-generation bridge camera from Canon that featured a familiar red ring that would never again show up on a fixed-lens Canon camera.

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