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DPReview TV: Fun with bokeh
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Photographers throw the word 'bokeh' around a lot, but what exactly is it? Our resident mad scientist, Don Komarechka, takes us on a ride through a bokeh-rific world of creative possibilities.
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Every year, DJI releases a new consumer-grade smartphone gimbal. The Osmo Mobile 6 is the latest model in the series. Is it good enough to enhance your videos and photos?
The Fujifilm X-T5 is the company's latest classically-styled APS-C mirrorless camera. It gains the 40MP sensor and AF system from the X-H2 but in a body with a more stills-focused slant.
Almost one year ago, DJI debuted its Mavic 3 standard and Cine drones featuring a dual-camera setup. Today they've released their Classic, a less expensive single-camera sibling. Who's it for and is it a worthy addition to the Mavic family?
The EOS R6 II is Canon's latest enthusiast-oriented full-frame camera. It may look a lot like the original R6 on the outside, but it includes refinements and features that make it a more capable and better-performing camera.
The Canon 6D Mark II is a substantial improvement over its predecessor, and we spent a couple days in sunny San Diego to test it out!
What’s the best camera for around $2000? These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both the speed and focus to capture fast action and offer professional-level image quality. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing around $2000 and recommended the best.
Family moments are precious and sometimes you want to capture that time spent with loved ones or friends in better quality than your phone can manage. We've selected a group of cameras that are easy to keep with you, and that can adapt to take photos wherever and whenever something memorable happens.
What's the best camera for shooting sports and action? Fast continuous shooting, reliable autofocus and great battery life are just three of the most important factors. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for shooting sports and action, and recommended the best.
Family vacations can produce the kinds of memories you want to keep forever, and having some great photos can help with that. But you need a camera that's convenient to keep with you.
What's the best camera for travel? Good travel cameras should be small, versatile, and offer good image quality. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for travel and recommended the best.
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| Yosemite Valley View by ed rader from My Best Photo of the Fortnight | Face on Plane Tree Bark by chrisby from Things in Nature that Look like Faces – Unlimited! | Lighthouse by Miguel Mealha from In the Style of Pinhole Photography | polar bear had a nice swim by summicron from King in the North |
What’s the best camera for around $2000? These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both the speed and focus to capture fast action and offer professional-level image quality. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing around $2000 and recommended the best.
Reddit user Tomcat is working on a 3D-printed modular Photorifle for modern cameras, inspired by the Soviet-era Zenit Fotosniper system. So far, he has created and put together a working pistol grip and an attachable buttstock.
Setting up your new camera is a rite of passage for all photographers. Avoid mistakes, adjust these settings first.
The ultra-fast prime is fully manual and available for Canon EOS-M, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, L, Nikon Z and Sony E-mount camera systems.
On Saturday, Leica Store San Francisco was robbed of nearly $180,000 in camera equipment when four thieves walked in, smashed the display cases, grabbed the gear and took off within a matter of minutes.
There are few types of photography are more demanding than wildlife, and we've picked the best cameras at three price ranges for you!
The holiday season is here and we've rounded up a collection of the best deals for photographers and videographers. This will be a living article that gets updated often, so be sure to check back to keep up with the latest offers!
DJI has introduced the O3 Air Unit, featuring the drone manufacturer's proprietary wireless transmission technology, it's compatible with a variety of third-party FPV rigs.
In photography, half the fun is finding out what works for you. For DPReview's Chris Niccolls, the neck strap had to go and the wrist strap was here to stay.
There have been some exciting camera releases lately, but don't forget about used gear! Chris and Jordan walk you through some of their top picks.
What’s the best camera for around $1500? These midrange cameras should have capable autofocus systems, lots of direct controls and the latest sensors offering great image quality. We recommend what we think are the best options.
If you've got the funds, then why not buy something ridiculous this holiday season? DPReview writers and editors came up some ideas in case you've got some money to burn.
We've rounded up all the important accessories you might want to pick up to go alongside your fancy new camera. From memory cards to cleaning tools, we've gathered a few pieces of gear you'll probably need for your photo adventures.
Around $1000 is increasingly becoming the entry point for modern interchangeable lens cameras. We look at what you can get for your money, and which we think is best.
The world of photography and video is filled with tools and gadgets that promise to take your visuals to the next level. DPReview's Shaminder Dulai reflects on a time he listened to the tools and advanced his photojournalism.
There's only one known photo of Neil Armstrong on the moon during Apollo 11's EVA. Prints of the image are almost as rare. The auction house Bonhams will have one available as part of its upcoming Space Photography Auction, and the auctioneers expect the print to sell for up to $30,000.
FPV pilot Jay Christensen returns with a fly over and through the Florida Gators college football team as they take the field ahead of a game in Gainesville, Florida.
Every year, DJI releases a new consumer-grade smartphone gimbal. The Osmo Mobile 6 is the latest model in the series. Is it good enough to enhance your videos and photos?
Investing in a standalone webcam can be a game changer that boosts confidence and improves your connection with others when you can’t be face to face.
It's time to take a look at what Fujifilm is doing right and wrong with their cameras in 2022. Chris and Jordan have plenty of opinions!
NASA's Insight Mars lander has been operational for nearly four years on Mars, far exceeding the original one-year mission duration. However, earlier this year, NASA announced that the mission would be ending due to significant dust buildup on InSight's solar panels.
Nextorage's B1 Pro series cards can achieve read and write speeds up to 1950MB/s and 1900MB/s, respectively, and are available in capacities ranging from 165GB to 1330GB in the Japanese market.
Brendan Barry is known for his crazy DIY camera contraptions, but this floating camera obscura might just take the cake for the most interesting.
Fujifilm’s X100V APS-C compact camera was released nearly three years ago, but the company is still having to temporarily cease new orders due to having too large of a backlog to process, according to a new report.
A new Kickstarter campaign promises photographers peace of mind through a new camera body cap with a built-in slot for an Apple AirTag or other similar tracking device.
Sony's latest firmware updates for its FX3 and FX30 Cinema Line cameras are causing boot loop issues for some users, rendering their cameras useless for the time being.
Hot on the heels of new firmware for the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS C300 Mark III, Canon has announced a firmware update for its EOS C70 4K cinema camera, giving it better autofocus, new video modes, additional remote control compatibility and more via the free update next month.
Today, NASA's Artemis I rocket successfully launched, sending the Orion spacecraft toward the Moon. As part of the mission, there are 24 cameras, including 8 on Artemis I and the remaining 16 on Orion itself.
It's been nearly two decades since a camera with the Konica Minolta branding was released, but its customer service and repair center has still been up and running. Or, it was, until yesterday, when it was announced it would be shutting down.
Lighting may seem resource-intensive on the surface, but as DPReview's Jordan Drake discovered after watching a pro, great effects can be achieved without a lot of expensive equipment. Using a simple tool to remove and modify the light can make for a compelling image.
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