Polaroid's new Now+ instant camera uses your smartphone to unlock specialized capture modes (2024)

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Sigma announces 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art for E- and L-mounts

Sigma has announced the 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art, a sub-$1500 wide-aperture normal prime lens for Sony E and Leica L mounts.

Mar 26, 20248

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Fujifilm US cancels suspicious X100VI Limited Edition orders. How to order the camera (Updated)

Fujifilm US has canceled a large number of X100VI Limited Edition orders from the last week, citing "suspicious" details in the orders. Buyers will have a second chance to snag one through a raffle. We'll update this article with information on the US and other markets as it becomes available.

Mar 25, 2024156

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II review

The latest Lumix puts a Four Thirds sensor in a full-frame body with boosted AF and a wealth of stills and video capabilities to create a Swiss Army Knife of a Micro Four Thirds camera.

Mar 25, 2024656review

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The real meaning of kaizen: Fujifilm X100VI shows we've all been getting it wrong

The Japanese concept of kaizen is often used to describe firmware updates but there's a better example right under our noses.

Mar 23, 2024170

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How to photograph an eclipse (and why you shouldn't try)

Astronomy expert and photographer Dr. Tyler Nordgren thinks you should "see your first eclipse, photograph your second." But if you do plan on taking photos, here are a few tips from someone who's been there.

Mar 22, 2024144

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PhotoCube PD+ aims to make physical backups of your phone photos a breeze

Would you pay a premium to back up your phone photos to microSD card instead of the cloud?

Mar 22, 202469mobile

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Tiffen announces MagSafe compatible filter system for iPhone

Tiffen's Smartphone 58mm Filter Mount for iPhone uses Apple's MagSafe system to quickly attach filters to your iPhone 14 or 15.

Mar 21, 202429

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Leica has announced it will make 200 black anodized versions of its M-Summilux 35mm F1.4, a 1960's design reintroduced in 2022, at a cost of $10,495.

Mar 21, 202486

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Updated: 7 best instant cameras

Instant cameras continue to grow in popularity. There's more than just FujiFilm's Instax line to choose from, with offerings from Kodak, Leica, Lomography, Canon, Polaroid and some indie projects joining the fray. With prices ranging from $50 to several $100s, it can be hard to pick one out, but fear not, we've cut through the noise to break down which ones are worth the price of admission.

Mar 21, 202468

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Sample gallery: The Panasonic Lumix S5IIX goes to Japan

We're working on finishing up our review of the Panasonic S5II and S5IIX cameras, so when we went to Japan last month to attend the CP+ camera expo, we took the S5IIX along for the ride for some additional testing. Check out our sample gallery, and stay tuned for our review in the coming weeks.

Mar 20, 202461sample gallery

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Samsung S24 Ultra software update to fix camera bug

Since its launch in January, users have complained of a camera bug on Samsung S24 Ultra. In a recent post on its community forum, Samsung acknowledged the bug, noting the company is working on a fix.

Mar 20, 202418mobile

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7Artisans 50mm F1.8, its first autofocus lens, now shipping

7Artisans' first autofocus lens, a 50mm F1.8 for full-frame Sony E-mount bodies, is now available. From a spec point of view, this "nifty fifty" offers a metal chassis, STM lens motor, aperture ring and support for all of Sony's autofocus features.

Mar 19, 202477lens news

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"We wouldn’t be here without the X100”: Yuji Igarashi on where Fujifilm goes next

Following the launch of the X100 VI, we interviewed Fujifilm's Yuji Igarashi and Jun Watanabe about the importance of the series, how they balance stills and video and what's going to drive the industry next.

Mar 19, 2024145

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Logitech's Mevo Core is a Micro Four Thirds live-streaming camera

Today, Logitech announced the Mevo Core, a 4K-capable live-streaming camera built around a Micro Four Thirds sensor and lens mount.

Mar 19, 202473

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Sony a9 III sample gallery update

We've continued to push through the final review of Sony's a9 III, accumulating a fair few images along the way. See how Sony's latest sports shooter fares with sports and still-life subjects alike in our latest sample gallery.

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Review recap: What we put to the test in 2024 (so far)

We're almost a quarter of the way through the year already! Here's a recap of the reviews and testing we've done this year so far, with more (and more and more) to come as the year goes on!

Mar 16, 202433

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Kate Middleton's Photoshop manipulation is a wake up call to the threat of misinformation

With nearly 20 edits to a now infamous photo altered by the UK royal family, it's a reminder of just how easy and normalized misinformation can become if we don't call it out and preserve the need for truth in images.

Mar 15, 2024591

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II added to studio scene

As part of our ongoing review, we've added the Panasonic G9 II to our studio test scene. This allows you to compare its performance and download Raw files.

Mar 14, 2024139

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The best cameras around $2000

What’s the best camera for around $2000? This price point gives you access to some of the most all-round capable cameras available. Excellent image quality, powerful autofocus and great looking video are the least you can expect. We've picked the models that really stand out.

Mar 13, 2024

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Nikon Z9 gets firmware v5.0 with portrait processing options and feature refinements

Firmware v5.0 for the Nikon Z9 enhances Auto Capture, adds Rich Tone Portrait color mode, along with a series of feature tweaks and refinements across the camera.

Mar 13, 2024122

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Nikon adds Easy Shooting Setup to SnapBridge app

Nikon has updated its SnapBridge remote control and image transfer app, adding an "Easy Shooting Setup" for entry and mid-level cameras, from the Z30 up to the Zf.

Mar 13, 202429

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Fujifilm X100VIs are selling for a ridiculous markup

An eBay user briefly listed the Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition camera for a whopping $18,000. While that particular listing has since disappeared, others are selling for over $4,000.

Mar 12, 2024241

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Sony World Photography awards announces 2024 category winners

The Sony World Photography Awards has announced its category winners for the 2024 Open competition, including portraiture, landscape, travel, street photography, lifestyle and more. Take a look at the winning pictures to see what got the judges' attention this year.

Mar 12, 202479

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Sony a7R V vs Leica SL3: 60MP full-frame cameras compared

At the core, both Sony's a7R V and Leica's SL 3 share a fundamental building block: a 60MP BSI CMOS sensor. But almost everything layered on top of that foundation diverges in radically different directions. With the SL3 having dropped earlier this week, we decided to take a look at this pair in detail.

Mar 11, 2024250

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Skip the Oscars, watch these photo-centric documentaries instead

It's Oscar weekend, so we've assembled another DPReview film festival celebrating our favorite star: photography!

Mar 9, 202450

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Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS sample gallery

Panasonic's newest zoom lens, the Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS, covers a popular range for travel, so we took it on a trip to Japan as our sole travel lens. From snow monkeys near Nagano to night scenes in Yokohama, see how this compact travel zoom performed.

Mar 8, 202460sample gallery

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Lensrentals to grow collection through acquisition of BorrowLenses

Lensrentals is set to acquire select assets of BorrowLenses, which will greatly expand the company's inventory of rental camera bodies, lenses, and accessories. Lensrentals' used equipment "Keeper" marketplace will also grow substantially. Renters will also gain a new location – the San Francisco area – for picking up gear in person.

Mar 7, 202454

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Nikon is acquiring RED Digital Cinema

Nikon has just announced it will be acquiring US cinema camera manufacturer RED Digital Cinema.

Mar 7, 2024309

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Leica SL3 initial review

The fourth camera in Leica's SL series of full-frame mirrorless cameras sees the 60MP BSI sensor from the Q3 and M11 models arrive with a significant interface redesign.

Mar 7, 2024317preview

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Nikon Z fc firmware update 1.60 brings welcome screen and more

Nikon has released firmware version 1.60 for the Z fc , which includes a few tweaks and creature comforts for the 2021 camera.

Mar 6, 202443

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