May 4
Canon releases $100 firmware update for professional stop-motion photography

High-resolution live preview via USB makes checking details and focusing much easier with this $100 update, or buy a special version of the EOS R with the function pre-installed.

Apple’s new 13-inch MacBook Pro features faster CPU options, latest Intel Iris Graphics configurations and updated keyboard

In addition to the new keyboard, the updated 13-inch models offer double the base storage (256GB), faster CPU options and Intel's latest Iris Plus Graphics with the 10-gen Intel configurations.

AVID Media Composer 2020.4 update moves to 64-bit, delivering support for latest macOS and Mac Pro

AVID's popular Media Composer video editing software has been transitioned over to a 64-bit program, ensuring the video editing application will now work with the latest macOS devices.

Tennessee wanderings: Panasonic FZ1000 II sample gallery update

Over the course of finishing up our Panasonic FZ1000 II review, we took it out and about in Knoxville, Tennessee to see just what 400mm of (equivalent) zoom reach can do.

Interview: Aaron DuRall's surreal self-isolation photos

Facing the loss of a season's worth of wedding gigs, New York-based photographer Aaron DuRall is spending isolation creating colorful, subversive work that's worlds away from his typical documentary style.

May 3
The gear that changed my (photographic) life: reader responses part 2

We're continuing to highlight our favorite reader responses to the question "What piece of gear made the biggest impact on your photography?" Answers this time ranged from books to mentors to classic film cameras and beyond.

DJI Mavic Air 2 sample gallery

The Mavic Air 2 is a great all-around drone for almost anybody, but how are its photos? We shot Raw and JPEG images at both 12MP and 48MP, as well as 'SmartPhotos' that promise improved image quality. Compare the results in our sample gallery.

May 2
Gear that changed my (photographic) life: the Canon PowerShot G3

DPR Editor Dale Baskin shares the story of one of the cameras that helped him make the transition to digital – the Canon PowerShot G3.

Slideshow: Winners and finalists of Smithsonian Magazine’s 17th Annual Photo Contest

Smithsonian Magazine recently announced winners and finalists for their 17th Annual Photo Contest. Here are some of the highlights.

DPReview TV: Sony a7 III vs. Canon EOS R vs. Nikon Z6 2020 rematch!

Have significant firmware updates changed Chris and Jordan's recommendations? Take a look at their updated entry-level full-frame mirrorless comparison.

May 1
Forthcoming USB4 will power displays up to 16K at 60 fps thanks to DisplayPort 2.0 'Alt Mode'

Next year should see the first devices that can run DisplayPort 2.0 features through a USB-C port, giving this one port the ability to power external accessories as well as run high-resolution monitors and displays - with amazing data rates

You can now operate all of Edelkrone's motorized gear with its new 'Controller'

The controller runs off two 'AAA' batteries and can remotely control Edelkrone's line of dollies, heads, jibs and sliders from up to 25m (82ft) away.

Lexar release new 'Professional' 3-in-1 and 'Compact' 2-in-1 card readers

The new 3-in-1 card reader features slots for SD, microSD and CompactFlash cards, while the new 2-in-1 reader offers two slots for SD and microSD memory cards.

Film Fridays: Nikomat FT2 review - because photography isn't complicated enough

The Nikomat FT2 is a heavy, overly-complicated, fingernail-destroying film SLR from the 1970s and is easily one of Nikon's most difficult cameras to use, ever. Still, one reviewer found reason to love this ugly duckling of a film camera.

Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 sample gallery

The XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is a telephoto zoom for Fujifilm's X-mount system, covering a full frame equivalent range of 82.5-300mm. We used it to shoot mountains, wildlife and some scenes from the American west.

April 30
Adobe tweaks Creative Residency program to launch $1M support fund for visual creatives

The program will help fund both personal projects and work directly commissioned by Adobe.

Sony provides an in-depth look at the Sony Xperia 1 II camera tech

The Xperia 1 Mark II borrows some of its camera technologies from the company's Alpha series of cameras, making it, at least on paper, one of the most interesting phones for photography at the moment.

British  Museum launches revamped online collections database early with 1.9M images

The content is open to the public but only available for use with a restrictive Creative Commons license.

Raspberry Pi launches 12.3MP interchangeable lens camera module for its Pi computers

The new 'High Quality Camera' uses a C and CS lens mount and is built around the Sony Type 1/2.3” (7.9mm diagonal) Sony IMX477 image sensor.

Lenses for mirrorless: how Canon, Nikon, Panasonic and Sony full-frame options compare

Lens availability is a critical part of choosing a camera system. We have a look at the four full-frame mirrorless mounts to see how their lineups and technologies currently compare.

Review: The DJI Mavic Air 2 is the best all-around drone for most people

The DJI Mavic Air 2 is a Goldilocks drone. It's not the biggest or the smallest model out there, but it delivers just the right balance of size and features.

April 29
ProGrade Digital's new microSDXC cards offer faster speeds at lower prices

The new 64GB, 128GB and 256GB microSDXC cards feature max read and write speeds of 250MB/s and 130MB/s, respectively.

Lomography's new Analogue Aqua is an underwater 'Simple Use' film camera

The 'Simple Use' camera is safe to use down to 10m (33ft) and comes in two pre-loaded options using Lomography's Color Negative 400 and LomoChrome Purple film stocks.

ON1 announces 360° cross-device sync service for editing and managing images remotely

The new service allows images and folders to be synchronized between five computers and five mobile devices, and that each image can be edited on any of those devices.

DPReview TV: Take better indoor portraits with natural light

Want to shoot some portraits with great lighting while stuck at home? We show you how – and you probably won't need any new gear to do it!

The Fujifilm X100V is our favorite prime lens compact camera

We've updated our 'best fixed prime lens camera' buying guide and – no surprise here – the Fujifilm X100V came out on top.

Watch 'My Friends Were Mountaineers', a film about photographer Dee Molenaar

Dee Molenaar, a photographer, artist and icon in the Pacific Northwest mountaineering community passed away recently at the age of 101. Filmmaker and DPReview collaborator Eric Becker spent some time with Dee and his children before he died, and created a short film about Dee’s inspirational life. Watch it exclusively here.

April 28
Canon's new software will turn select EOS, PowerShot cameras into webcams for Windows 10 PCs

The beta EOS Webcam Utility came from the ongoing needs required for video conferencing and virtual meetings amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video: How one photographer turned his backyard shed into a camera and darkroom

Photographer and DIY camera master Brendan Barry shares what went into converting his backyard shed into a camera and darkroom.

OmniVision launches the OV64B, a 64MP smartphone sensor with 0.7 micron pixels

The OV64B is capable of capturing 64MP stills, as well as 8K video at 30 fps and 4K video at 60 fps. The first sample units will be shipping to companies next month.

Full-frame mirrorless compared: Z6 vs. S1 vs. EOS R vs. a7 III

Firmware has been updated and lens lineups fleshed-out since Canon, Nikon and Panasonic joined the full-frame mirrorless melee. In the light of these changes, we looked again at the strengths and weaknesses of the main contenders.

DJI announces the Mavic Air 2 with 4K/60p capture, ActiveTrack 3.0 and more

In addition to 4K/60p capture, the Mavic Air 2 can also record HDR video at 4K/30p and dole out 1080p slow-mo video at up to 240 fps. Battery life also gets an improvement, with a 34-minute flight time.

April 27
Elon Musk reveals how SpaceX will address light pollution caused by Starlink satellites

The company previously tested an anti-reflective coating and is now looking to use satellite 'sunshades.'

Kinefinity's new MAVO Edge cinema camera can shoot 8K ProRes Raw internally at up to 75 fps

The MAVO Edge is built around a new 44.7MP full-frame CMOS sensor that claims to offer up to 14-stops of dynamic range and minimal rolling shutter, even at 8K.

Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS sample gallery

The 'Defocus Smoothing' variant of Canon's RF 85mm F1.2L uses a special coating to two of the lens' 13 elements to give out-of-focus highlights a smoother appearance. Take a look at the lens in action.

April 26
CIPA's latest numbers show camera production, sales slashed by half in March

The global lockdown has been disastrous for the camera trade with sales cut in half across the world, according to figures released by CIPA. DSLRs are doing worse than mirrorless models, and lenses are holding up a little better overall.

Nikon, Olympus postpone upcoming financial results, citing COVID-19 challenges

Both companies say accounting procedures are proving difficult amidst global stay-at-home orders, making it challenging to audit their financial results in the usual timeframe. Results for both companies are pushed back by a few weeks.

Exposure X5 software review: blazing fast and subscription-free

Exposure Software's latest Exposure X5 app is a surprisingly fast, feature-packed and affordable alternative to Adobe's Lightroom – with no subscription required.

A beginner's guide to lighting tools – with stay-at-home-friendly DIY versions

Running out of isolation projects? Here's how you can use common household supplies and tools to craft your own DIY studio lighting solutions.

April 25
DPReview TV: Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD review

Impressively compact and no slouch in terms of sharpness: Tamron's 70-180mm F2.8 for Sony E-mount shapes up to be a solid option for a7-series photographers.

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD sample gallery (DPReview TV)

What better time to shoot with a telephoto zoom? Chris and Jordan took the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 and a Sony a7R III into the empty streets of Calgary for some appropriately-distanced street shooting.

April 24
Camera strap manufacturer Lucky introduces new quick release system

The quick-release system makes it easier to get the strap out of the way when it's not needed, such as when you're switching to shooting on a tripod or monopod.

Aputure's Light Storm system gets adjustable color with the new LS 300X continuous light

New bi-color LED comes to the LS series of continuous lighting with temperatures variable between 2700 and 6500K for still and movie photography

Blackmagic Design's Pocket Cinema Camera 6K now costs $1,995 after permanent price drop

The price drop comes not long after the release of its new studio camera software update and new ATEM Mini switchers

Film Fridays: 9 analog photography ideas for isolation

Even if you can't get outdoors, there are plenty of ways to keep busy and to keep your photographic senses sharp. What follows are nine ways film photography lovers can stay occupied and have fun, all from the comfort and safety of their own home.

April 23
Canon's Q1 financial report shows Imaging Systems net sales and profits are down 13.9%, 80.6% YoY

As a whole, Canon saw a decline of 9.5% and 18.7% in net sales and operating profit, respectively, but its Imaging Systems division took a particularly rough hit with expectations Q2 will be even worse.

Fujifilm releases very minor firmware updates for six of its XF lenses

Five zoom lenses and a single prime lens have received minor firmware updates that 'fix minor bugs,' according to the changelogs.

Nikon releases firmware update for its D780 DSLR to fix SD memory card errors

It's a small firmware update, but addresses an important problem that could cause certain SD memory cards to have errors while shooting.

Shoot now, focus later: multi-view lens patent is Sony’s latest foray in to light field photography

Sony's next venture into light field technology could be via an E-mount lens, that might allow photographers to use it on their regular cameras

Canon EOS R5: The long game ends with a big leap

If innovation in Canon's cameras has seemed somewhat lackluster of late, the EOS R5 may well explain what the company was up to.

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