Sony recently announced the RX100 VI, the newest addition to its compact camera line. With six iterations of the RX100 series now in circulation, how does this new model stand out from the rest? Chris and Jordan take the camera for a spin and tell us what they think about the new, longer lens, the updated viewfinder and more. They even manage to fit in some well earned hammock time in the process.
I’ve owned a few of this camera series and my biggest complaint? Poor ergonomics. Nothing has changed there. I don’t put cameras in my pocket so I’m amongst those who would prefer an enhanced body with improved handling.
In the beginning of the video, Cris says "it is a family camera...". Well by such price tag, many families will break apart. My wife would divorce me, in the best second she found the bill :)
Joke apart; I love her. Won't touch to that thing ever. :D
Can we please get the stripped down version that doesn't do video at all is satisfied with 3fps (but doesn't compromise on AF) for max. half the price?
Surely, as soon as Apple and Samsung decide to make a dedicated touchscreen PHONE rather than a SmartPhone with a camera and various other computing functions that many people may not use.
Just looked up the temperatures for two places?: one in the city of Calgary and the other in a town just north of it. The maximum temperatures over the period 1-26 june, in which I guess this episode was shot were mostly between 18 and 27 C, never went above 27,4 C in the village and never above 29 C in the city. And those were the absolute highest for a short amount of time.
So it overheats in temperatures that are really nowhere near hot. Given he is not in any city and near a river we can the temperatures being lower than that. This cam just runs way too hot under very normal condtions.
Chris'actually says 24 C. Even in The Netherlands where I live that is a standard day in July and August.....
I would prefer if Sony had compromised in order to use a faster lens. Perhaps a 24-140mm with an f2.0-3.5 instead of f2.8-4.5. Meanwhile I'll stick with my Canon G7X ll for my pocket camera.
When I saw a red boat floating on a lake I thought we were in for a long slow "float-by" scene... as in Red Green cottage country. Chris has the beard and Jordan is the techno nerd.
By not differentiating the video and detail reviews, you’re doing it wrong. By having a quick YouTube review while we wait for the written review... you’re doing it wrong.
I used to work at DXO (in Marketing, not a scientist), I know a written review may takes ages. IQ tests, etc. And you want to go fast because Youtubers have made an art of having a video review of products right away.
You should really speed up the quality written reviews find a way, how is it possible that smaller sites come up with IQ tests and what not (Ken Rockwell, like him or not that man is a content deployment machine).
You should present both the video and written review together, that’s the ideal thing to do. No point in presenting the video first and then confusing users (they won’t all read everything, sad reality) with a later written review.
It’s like going to a restaurant and having first the desert, and days after the big plate comes in. It just doesn’t make sense. *just my two euro cents*
BTW DPR, you know it's ISO 500, not 500 ISO, right? Right? It's a pet peeve of mine. ISO isn't a unit. Please don't do this, it's enough that phone reviewers keep making the mistake.
Why is everyone so crazy about the Mark um, marking recently?
I guess Canon started it, Olympus jumped on the bandwagon but both are at least semi-reasonable in the sense that the newer Mark cameras still feel like the older versions.
But Sony... Come on. This is getting stupid. Why not just call this thing RX200 or RX50? Or SX100? How is this in any way (I'd argue it is in shape or form but not way) an upgrade from RX100 V and how is that related to the original RX100? The fact they're still selling all the previous variants... Uh yea.
What are Mark VII, VIII... Mark LIX or whatever gonna look like? Are they gonna keep selling the Mark I still at that point and how the hell are we supposed to remember which is which?
1" is a bit of a neither here nor there sensor in that it is not big enough to really give any scope for shallow depth of field but large enough to make lenses either large or if small enough getting them sharp mind bogglingly expensive and all for a bit less noise and more dynamic range but still way short of an ILC. I wonder if the 1" sensor has been as much of a disaster really for the compact arena as the smartphone and probably a 2/3" sensor developed to the same level would mean current compact kit being still compact and affordable and accessible to many more people.
For $1200 it needs mic jack, ND filter, filter threads on the lens, and a hot shoe (useful for a radio trigger if not a flash unit). Guess what - the Nikon P7800 from 2013 has all those features. Ah progress.
Otto. That depends on whether you are potential buyer of M6 or not. If yes then you might as well want to read the write up.
I think it was actually great review and have no need to read written one anymore. Knowing some facts about M5 and previous versions I feel like I know what M6 is about now which is great lens with versatile focal length but average closeup, not so well stabilized video, state of art AF, super fast continuous burst rate crippled by small buffer and slow clearing times and capable sensor.
Just a suggestion, but if at the end of the video reviews a statement like: "There will be an upcoming full review soon", would keep comments like these from being posted.
Since it's the same sensor as the V I wonder if any of the software features might make it into a V formware update. Seems unlikely as Sony tend not to do that, but a couple of things would be handy. An option to use the new colour science and HLG video would be very nice... Oh and here's a great comparison of all 6 cameras in the range: https://photographylife.com/sony-rx100-series-comparison
I shoot both, but if I want to send something right then I send the JPEG to the phone not the Raw. BTW the free Capture One raw processing software does quite a nice job of making pleasing images at its default settings BTW (I usually use LR/Photolab but I actually bought a copy of C1 for the ease of processing RX100V images).
Default settings on C1 looks crap because it adds plenty luminance noise reduction. Turn that off and I would agree with you. That said, if one is say using Lightroom you can achieved whatever look you want and simply make it an import preset, or make that your new development default.
Personally (on the RX10 IV) if I want to share immediately, I'll export a couple RAWs to my phone, give 'em a quick fiddle in Lightroom Mobile, and then export JPEGs from there. I imagine the same would work for the RX100 V.
Revenant - The RX100VI, RX100V and RX10IV all have the exact same sensor stack, the BSI sensor, the PDAF pixels and the stacked chip are all identical.
@Dr_Jon Yes, they have. But I was replying to EthanP99, who asked "How is it the same sensor when the 6 has pdaf?" Even if he was wrong about the predecessor lacking PDAF, I thought that I should point out that the sensor can indeed be the same, even if the predecessor had lacked PDAF. Sorry for the confusion! :-)
The Panasonic equivalent don't seem to do it. But they have a serious crop (24 mm becoming 30 mm and 360 mm becoming 450 mm). How about the Sony? I really don't know but I think I prefer the crop. But yes it seems to be difficult to get 4K video without cropping working properly on such cams.
Irrirating to be only able to watch a video with sound (so I didn't), while I'd much prefer to just read. Quickly in this case, as befits a small sensor camera.
Actually if you want a 4k camera in a really light space it's pretty good, there isn't a better small sensor. Chunks of TV is shot on GoPros... by Pros...
My comment concerning Pros was about syncing external audio in post and not RX100 related, other than saying that is a common technique and could easily be used with a RX100, and so the missing (as it's impossible to fit) mic port isn't critical if you want really good sound.
As usual if you want the best spec you have to pay it, phase autofocus, HLG, Slog... Is a little bit overpriced but no other 1” small camera have all of it.
Thanks for the great and entertaining review. I look forward to watching these while drinking my Sunday morning cup of coffee.
The overheating would greatly concern me as well. It was not all that hot and the camera overheated quickly while shooting 4K. Imagine being on vacation and having your camera overheat because of a little 4K video, essentially turning it into a brick for further activity?
If people were to change their style of video recording towards the much better and discriminating, then the overheating thing would be much less of an issue, or no issue at all.
Yes overheating seems to be a big problem. I'm not sure why Sony keeps releasing these cameras with overheating problems. A6300 has similar issue (which Sony "fixed" it by increasing the threshold).
This fashion for mark designation is really strange and bound to lead to confusion as this is such a different camera type for the extra zoom against the fast lens user. Presumably Sony will make the old ones for ever so the old concept will continue but will people ever be able in the future to get the short fast lens with the latest sensor and processing abilities? It very much makes these cameras look like a very expensive sensor/processor test bed without a clear policy on the specific type of camera which just happens to be the style of the moment.
Nice review as always guys, thanks for this. ...this segment is tempting for travel/family, but at this price point, could start thinking APS-C mirrorless, eh?
I use a Fuji X-T2 w/ 18-135mm for travel with the family. It starts feeling heavily quite quickly. That is a big factor given that I often have to burden my wife with the camera when my daughter wants me to do something with her like go on a ride or swim.
I love video reviews. Especially when they are offered alongside to a well written review that will follow soon, as they already stated.
Unlike many so-called youtube reviewers, Dpreview actually uses the cameras and reports about their specific findings opposed to repeating the specs sheets and making bare assumptions. So happy to see an already good website becoming even better.
I don't mind video reviews if they are down to the point within 5-10 minutes not like: Dustin Abbott videos with 4-5 parts, 20 minutes each zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz types :)
@le_alain, thanks for posting that; this site has seen a lot of changes since Phil Askey founded it; and for sure the emphasis has changed. I do feel a particular connection to the site as Phil helped so many photographers to switch to digital.
My gut feeling is that shallow and slapdash video reviews will be the core business over in Seattle. We move on, because what doesn't kill us makes us stronger....
Am I right? The "Sony RX100 VI Review" is only available as a Video and not in a printed Format? That would be a pity for users like me.
Why that? 1) Because English is only my third language. With speakers who speak as fast and who do not pronounce sufficiently clearly for a foreign-language audience, there are many details that I do not understand sufficiently well.
2) Also my 74 year old memory is become weaker. Therefore, I can not remember well enough all the details of what the speaker explained. It would be great to be able find all these excellent explanations in a searchable written Format.
After having said that: for me too the excellent and lively presentation was enjoyable....But I nevertheless enormously miss a written version of all these excellent explanations.
Please do not Forget, that Amazon is not only making business in the English language part of the world.
Thank You…..And by the way: thank you also for the excellence of the dpreview websiter Robert
No, you're not right, jumping to conclusions is usually unwise. It's been stated many times by the staff, video content is not a replacement for the written reviews, it's not even created by the same people!
This is the DPR TV review, not the standard review (which is coming later) :) As others have said, the video reviews do not replace the full, written reviews.
Also, I'm impressed that English is your third language!
In my opinion, maybe. It's small and unobtrusive enough for you to bring everywhere with you and take photos as often as you can. And it has more than enough advanced functions once you become much more familiar with the technical aspects of photography. Having said that, there are so many alternatives which are most likely to be better
Everything is a little small and fiddly and the menu system is a real pain. It is surmountable but Sony don't even do advanced manuals any more so you probably need to buy an e-book. Once you sort a few things out it's good, but there is a little work along the way. You can take good images with it.
For a total beginner, I think it's way more expensive than necessary. A lot of what you're paying for are high-end features that a beginner won't know hownto take advantage of. I also think that if you're a beginner who wants to actively learn about photography as a craft rather than someone who just wants to upgrade from a phone but who is planning to mostly leave it in automatic, a camera like this isn't ideal because the small size necessarily means hiding a lot of the controls behind menus. Especially when you're just learning to control your own camera settings, you want a camera that puts those controls at your fingertips so that it's easy to experiment.
I'd recommend either an entry-level interchangeable-lens camera with two or three different types of lens, or else a bridge cam if you aren't interested in dealing with multiple lenses, maybe something like the Panasonic FZ1000, which is excellent for its price. Or if pocketability is a must, then perhaps the Panasonic ZS100 or ZS200, which are cheaper than the RX100 VI, have most of the same capability, and also offer a bit more in the way of physical controls.
They still sell (allegedly) the 5 older ones as well, although good luck finding a mk 1 brand new. If they reduced the VI price they would have to either reduce all those too or discontinue some. I suspect they'd at least like to sell all the stock that's out there before doing that.
The Mk1 is still listed as available new on online retail stores. I think it is the best value for money which is why I have one ;)
I am glad that they now produce one that has all the new features and a more versatile zoom range. I never liked the 24-70 range and do not care for f2.8 on the long end. The big sensor can cope with f4.x quite well.
i traded in my 1 for a V as the EVF makes it much more a creative camera when it's Sunny rather than one you probably need to shoot in Auto mode. Also miles better video. I miss the longer reach though.
"the only problem with this camera is "Price". of sony sells it at 700-800 may be there isnt much argue. however due to high-end sensor tech and pro level glass, it set itself apart from being cheap small P+S cameras."
You just explained to yourself some of the reasons why it costs as much as it does.
Neither of you are correct. There is nothing natural about the JPG skin tones seen in the sample images, and arguing against every detail of the skin showing is arguing against a competent sensor and lens.
Shoot RAW. JPGs suck, as they do in every other camera.
The only benefit of the Sony would be: - sharper lens - faster lens - better video with full sensor readout - larger viewfinder - better viewfinder (Oled vs field sequential) - tiltable screen - smaller body - less weight - faster autofocus - more focus points - better focus tracking - better video focusing - better slow motion video - better resistance to roling shutter - wifi + bluetooth - ability to install apps
But appart from that - what does the Sony realy offer over three different used cameras in your cargo trousers?
24-200mm vs 24-360 lens. They are different cameras. Different ergonomy (Panasonic is better due to size and button locations). By the way Lumix is only 9mm wider and 8mm taller. They are both tiny cameras. And ZS200 is about half price of Sony. There is a huge price gap. It is all about what you want, not which is better (thanks to enormous price gap).
Sony with shorter zoom and often rapidly closing aperture and at twice the price can make a superior camera than the opposition. You just have to wonder how do they do it.
Comparing ZS200 with RX100 VI is like comparing Nikon D610 with D750. Same sensors, both are capable but one is more expensive so it is bound to be better.
"By the way Lumix is only 9mm wider and 8mm taller. They are both tiny cameras."
No, the Sony is tiny. The Panasonic is small. The Sony can fit in even snug jeans pockets. The Panasonic would be an uncomfortable struggle in a standard loose jeans pockets. The main reason I own my RX100V.
Franz. The lx100 has a faster lens and larger sensor... I'm so happy you have the time to list a bunch of stuff that is negligible and inaccurate....my lx10 lenses is sharper than the rx 100 m5... I've tested them .. have you... the m6 is so over priced.. I'm not a Sony hater I've owned over 5 in the past 3 yrs. I'm simply saying you can get way better value with Panisonic...
Things Sony should’ve upgraded for this camera & price in my opinion.
1. New sensor 2. Bigger battery 3. Upgraded camera shell quality 4. Fixed overheating issues or stuck strictly to 1080p 5. Upgraded touchscreen to Panasonic level 6. Created a larger & alternative grip 7. Microjack port for external mic 8. Tweaked processor so don’t have to wait after taking 24fps 9. Added swivel touchscreen 10. Added high res mode 11. Priced no more than $1100
Filming for two minutes straight is quite a lot - what do you use scenes like that for? And don't forget, in 4k this is already around 1,5GByte of Data. You have to transfer and process that later on.
No, this is an honest question. When filming you usually shoot scenes that are a couple of seconds long. And if someone really wants to shoot a complete ceremony from beginning to end I wonder if he really needs to shoot this in 4k - chances are nobody will watch this anyway.
@breschdlingsgsaelz customers will certainly film their childs at the end scolar year, for the cute classroom show. And even if they are short, scenes are usually longer than 5minutes...
I don't care about video on any of my 'photocameras', because I know the work at computer that is needed to produce a decent family movie, even more for anything to be showed outside of small family audience. But 2-5min of video and then shutdown is a huge culprit for this pricepoint. Period.
After buying two ZS100 and returning them, I was seriously considering RX100VI. But over heating and shutting off after 5min of recording, is a major issue. Just imagine: 5 min into recording kids graduation or their music performance, the camera shuts off and then you have to wait, wait and wait for it to cool down, before you can take a picture or start recording again!!
That's actually easy to solve. Just put it on a rack (e.g., simple video light holder) and attach an external charger. (You need to enable USB charging in the camera settings.) The camera will not overheat and you will not empty the battery so fast, depending on the capacity of the charger. I shot a family wedding this way without any issues. And voila, my little hack!
I think it will still overheat with an external power supply, the battery isn't getting hot. Oh and I have an external power bank to run my RX100V from if I want longer run times.
It is unlikely that overheating is only due to fast battery discharge. Most likely, it is mainly due the fact that RX100VI captures video for the entire sensor (20M) and converts in real-time to 4K video (8M). This is computationally intensive. ZS100/200 captures 4K video from 4K area of the sensor (thus cropping). Even ZS100 warmed up when I used it for a long video capture, but never shut down due overheating.
as always a fun watch .... i too am dumbfounded all six models are in the lineup as current ... and i think its very expensive i so wish fuji would update its x 30 with its non fiddly evf to a 1 inch sensor it was 600 usd .... id pay another 300 usd for an x40 at 900 usd
Great review. It is an expensive camera and this review is helping to make my mind up. I like the fact that this series has a touchscreen at last, but it seems limited unfortunately. The overheating issue is also a concern.
Yeah if I was in the market for a compact hybrid camera with a much better touchscreen functionality, I'd probably go with the GX85 kit and save a lot of money. Something like a GX85 with its excellent foldable kit lens and an affordable prime like the 25/1.7 would be a much better value. But of course, RX100 has its advantages
Size has always been the big advantage of the RX100 series. You get a lot in a small package. I have an RX100, RX100 IV and GX85. The GX85 is a lot larger. I admit the VI is not what I was looking for but at least the zoom crowd is a little happier.
What you rather see, a video of someone’s personal opinion, or a full review with technical data and scientific results? If I wanted someone’s subjective opinion, I would go to YouTube, or some Internet blogger.
Don’t worry, there will still be a detailed written review - it just takes time to do all that lab testing. On the other hand, Chris and Jordan were able to turn the video review around pretty quickly, and we thought a lot of people would like to see their impressions of this new camera. Sorry if we disappointed by getting it out too quickly. :(
Dale Yes, shame on you. LOL It surprised me with their praise for the lens quality, considering it is such a compact camera, and assuming they were comparing it to all lenses in general. It will be interesting to see whether your lab tests confirm Chris and Jordan's impressions from using it.
This is their latest sensor. Nothing else but the RX10 IV and RX100 V use it. No other 1" sensors out there that use OSPDAF at the moment, or are stacked. Overheating will always be around unless they Canon-gimp 4K, or you buy an RX10 with a body bigger than a deck of cards...
I doubt there is actually space in this camera for more heat sinking (I bet it's pretty freakin' packed in there) and this is the best 1" sensor that Sony makes at this time. As mentioned, the RX10 IV will give you similar-quality 4k for as long as you like, but it's a considerably larger camera with a considerably bigger heatsink. Oversampled 4k encoding is just very processor-intensive, no way around it, and that means heat. You're not going to get *everything* in a camera this tiny, but it's amazing what it *can* do for how small it is.
a proper heat sink that outputted to the camera body or a Peltier coooler on the sensor back would remedy this ...at 1200 usd i expect this issue addressed ,especially considering sonys reputation for overheating .
also things like not having a mic jack are simply a nonsense crime on a camera capable of such superb 4 k output on a world-class small point and shoot lens ,,,,such a rarity these days as canon and panny lenses in this catagory are simply very avg to "meh"
and fuji sadly and i would add rather cowardly never joined the i inch club and left their customers high and dry
I took them apart on multiple occasions. It is jammed inside! Same shxxxx with A6500 Add 1/4" No one will see it. Make it usable! Goid 4k but no external mic!? Separate recorder and then syncing???
Peltier plates? They just move heat from one side of the plate to the other, generating extra heat in the process too. What are you going to do with that heat now? The whole camera is packed tight with delicate electronics, not just the CPU. They also consume way more electricity than a camera battery can provide.
Heatsinks that penetrate the case? Where would you put the cooling fins? Also, cooling fins on a camera? In actuality I assume that the camera's metal body is thermally coupled to the heatsink, turning the entire camera chassis into a (sub-optimal) secondary heatsink. So to the extent that it's realistic, the RX100 VI (and plenty of other cameras too I'd assume) already does this.
You are talking nonsense. What would really help here is a more energy efficient CPU, but Sony has probably already put in the most efficient processor they can get their hands on that will get the job done—after all, one thing they haven't done on this camera is cheap out on anything. It shows in the price, but also in the quality and capability. More efficient processors both decrease heat and increase battery life, both things that any camera maker would obviously want to maximize.
moving heat from one side of a "plate" to another is how all cooling functions
peltier coolers literally freeze one side and dumps heat to the other where many technologies passive or active can move heat away
this could be a high surface area copper plate on sides bottom or back or entire body and if sony abandoned their obsession with tinyness with this series many problems could be overcome with overheating .... sonys widespread camera problem
peltiers are excellent and ive uses several in custom computer builds for pentium 3 and 4 series cpu s
dismissing them is stupid
there use is common in solid state cooling devices for food and beverage
Peltier is no good as (i) makes the camera bigger and (ii) you need to move the heat out of the camera and unless you change the thermal resistance from inside the camera to the surroundings it will get just as hot. You can minimise how hot some bits get compared to others but unless you remove the heat from the camera (add metal fins, a fan blowing out, etc.) you're not really getting anywhere and need to wait for lower-power components to be developed (at which point the spec will increase and the heat stay similar, but that's sales/marketing vs engineering). You can't use higher-temp components as the user has to be able to hold it.
Just preordered it! Finaly a sharp lens with a good zoom range in front of a capable sensor coupled with a fast PDAF autofocus and a good viewfinder, altogether made pocketable! Have been waiting for this for ages. Cudos to Sony.
sometime it isnt class envy its caring about value for money ... and this isnt worth the priceof a fuji x100f or ... speaking personally what i paid for my pen f or xpro 2 ....
"sometime it isnt class envy its caring about value for money ... and this isnt worth the priceof a fuji x100f or ... speaking personally what i paid for my pen f or xpro 2 ...."
Neither of which are anywhere near as compact so why would you even begin to compare it to the little Sony?
As for Apple's products, such as my iMac, Apple TV, and iPad mini 4 I’m typing into right now, they have been worth every cent over any cheaper alternatives, and that’s an understatement. I also have two sets of $89 Bose Companion II that I use as AirPlay speakers and they have been giving me wonder sound for years. Expensive doesn’t always mean better but better usually means more expensive.
snarky huh ? lets leave room for a little intellectual honesty here
why appy products arre the price they are or the psychological counsumer buying reasons for their success
id say the same thing about canon
both canon and apple are by their leadership positions self fulfilling prophecy
... we live in a slightly mentally ill consumer society ,,, if you want to characterize what i observe as snarky .. go for it .... but if you rread a bit
you will see tha bose , apple , some cars , some watches ... have the consumer nonsense i alluded to .... it not snarky if its true
",, if you want to characterize what i observe as snarky .. go for it .... but if you rread a bit"
One would hope that what anyone reads isn’t as badly written as your posts. You really should make friends with grammar and punctuation.
"you will see tha bose , apple , some cars , some watches ... have the consumer nonsense i alluded to .... it not snarky if its true"
Of course it can be. Snarky has to do with delivery, not with whether something is true or not. Your post was fairly judged as being snarky. Snarkiness is also a very good sign of a lack of objectivity, with brings into question the veracity of what any claims to be "true."
phil when you can write half as well as I do let me know... no amount of attacks on my spelling or sloppiness will negate that
how is that for snarky?.....lol
objectivity? toward what .... do you even proofread what your keyboard blurts out ???
that is rhetorical, its clear your criticisms are of a personal nature .... and therefore dismissable in the extreme.
my point stands about bose and apple and other consumer categories you refuse to wrap your head around, perhaps your a fanboy of something i alluded to and are incensed, but my disdain for all the sick and dysfunctional habits of our consumer society, you would rather attack me over, rather than face, with honesty, what i claim, are evidence enough for me that your comments dismissable, and driven by shallow object-oriented concerns
do you know what a cult of personality is?.......... cults of ownership exist too...
I’ll stick to my RX100V. Low light and night shooting is quite good with it with the faster lens up to ISO 3200. You lose that if the camera is forced to go to ISO 6400 with the slower lens.
Keep the EVF, go back to the fast 24-70, lose the zillion AF points and tracking, lose video and all associated features, lose the high frame rate, lose the touch screen, roll back the sensor a couple of versions, use a lower spec processor, sell for £250. At that point I might consider risking taking this on a trip. Not gonna happen I know but that's the only way Sony is getting any money out of me for one of these.
Yes the III would do for me, though as you say even that's out of my budget for this kind of camera at the moment. Maybe a couple more years... I just find it frustrating that these companies keep hiking the prices and justifying it with all the tech features when really all you need to take good photos in 90% of cases is a good lens, half-decent sensor, accurate single-point AF and decent means of composing. I guess not everyone feels the same!
Seems to me the nearly perfect camera for travelers that value image quality that a smartphone can not (yet) deliver but has the discretion/size/weight advantage of a pocket camera. It's on my list, but the removal of apps gives me pause.
It's good to hear that the lens on this is sharp; looking forward to the in-depth testing. If it isn't a great lens, that's a big problem in a camera like this. It has to be excellent or it's not worth the price.
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If you're looking for a high-quality camera, you don't need to spend a ton of cash, nor do you need to buy the latest and greatest new product on the market. In our latest buying guide we've selected some cameras that might be a bit older but still offer a lot of bang for the buck.
At a quick glance, you might even think this ultra-fast prime was a first-party Leica lens, thanks to its similar design and typeface used for markings on the lens.
What's the best way to get a sharp photo: the "Mr/Mrs Pinchypants" or the "Down on the ground pound"? In this episode of DPReview TV, Chris shows you the right way to hold your camera to get the best results.
The Peak Design Marketplace is a peer-to-peer platform where consumers can buy and sell pre-owned Peak Design equipment that keeps the company's lifetime guarantee intact.
We've just received a production-ready Pentax K-3 Mark III, and we've gotten straight to work with it to see what it can do. Check out our samples from a variety of lenses and a variety of sites (and sights) up and down the Puget Sound region in Washington State.
Tokina’s new 25-75mm T2.9 lens slides between its current 11-20mm T2.9 and 50-135mm T2.9 cinema lenses, making a trio of constant T2.9 zoom lenses from 11mm through 135mm focal lengths.
Razer's Blade 15 laptop first launched in 2018. Since then, the company has made numerous updates. The latest refresh adds new 11th gen Intel processors, faster memory, PCIe Gen 4 storage, a thinner design and more. It may be a gaming laptop, but there's a lot to like here for creators, too.
The New York Times and the Content Authenticity Initiative have unveiled a prototype system to inspire confidence in photos by securely recording and making available information about creators, edits and publishing information for photographs.
The Prvke Lite is the latest release from camera bag/strap maker Wandrd. A shrunk-down version of their popular full-sized Prvke bag, this model is perfect for smaller kits, including mirrorless cameras.
Why are modern 50mm lenses so complex? Lens designers didn't add all that extra glass just to charge more money and make the diagram look cool, explains Roger Cicala.
Since the dawn of recorded time, Pentax DSLRs has been known for being well-designed, rugged and full-featured. In this episode of DPReview TV, Chris and Jordan share their thoughts about Ricoh's latest DSLR, the Pentax K-3 Mark III.
Surely you've already watched our video review on the Pentax K-3 Mark III. Now it's time to take a closer look at some of the samples from its 25.7MP sensor.
Apple has teamed up with Incite for many great 'Experiments' videos showcasing the latest iPhone model's camera capabilities including its latest, which shows off the slow-motion and time-lapse performance of iPhone 12.
If camera companies want to truly compete with smartphones for relevance, they need to offer models that are as easy to use as a phone, but offer substantially better image quality.
The lens remains the widest shift lens for full-frame cameras, with the new Leica L and Pentax K mount versions rounding out the Canon EF, Canon RF, Nikon F, Nikon Z and Sony E mount options from launch.
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV is an entry-level mirrorless camera that's feature-packed, and will appeal to beginners as well as more experienced users. Read about the ins and outs of this image-stabilized, low-priced camera here.
Canon's Larry Thorpe has seen lot of changes over his 60-year career in the industry. We spoke to him after his recent retirement, and in this interview he highlights some of the technological advancements he's seen during his career and discusses the convergence between stills and video.
Nikon's Z6 II is a really pleasant camera to use – so pleasant, in fact, that one of our editors took it on a road trip vacation down the west coast to the California redwoods. Check out some coastal scenes in our updated sample gallery here.
Leica has introduced its Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH lens for full-frame L-mount bodies. The lens has three aspherical elements, a stepping motor for autofocus and an 11-blade aperture. It's now available for $2795.
Days Inn by Wyndham has brought back its 'Sunternship' program for 2021. This August, a selected photographer will be paid $10,000 and have their travel expenses covered during a customizable two-week trip within the United States.
DPReview TV's Jordan Drake thinks the iFootage Cobra 2 is the best monopod ever created in the history of mankind. Find out why he calls it 'the monopod that changed my life'.
Photographer Andy Mumford believes his landscape photography would've progressed faster if he had learned a few key things early on. To help other photographers avoid the same pitfalls, he's shared a new video outlining three things he wishes he'd learned sooner.
We've updated our 'best cameras for videographers' buying guide, with the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H being our choice for high-end video shooters, and the Sony a7S III selected as the best "run-and-gun" option.
Sony’s three remaining A-mount DSLR cameras have disappeared from its website, suggesting the cameras have been discontinued, rendering the A-mount system all but obsolete.
Law firm Hagens Berman has filed a suit against Samsung in US District Court. The lawsuit alleges a widespread defect in Galaxy S20 smartphones that causes the glass covering the rear cameras to shatter.
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