January 11th, 2025This week the team was busy covering a wide range of news releases streaming out of one of the world's bigest consumer electronics shows each year - CES. We also launched the first entry in a new series "What's in Your Bag" showcasing the gear various community member photographers swear by and rounded up the best photos captured by communitiy members in 2025. As always, thanks you for supporting our work and being part of the DPReview community.- Ben

Highlights

The best photo and video gear from CES 2026

While the Consumer Electronics Show is no longer a premier event for cameras, we often get to see some interesting accessories.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CANON

Canon’s first EOS-1 Series mirrorless camera, the EOS R1, is built to give sports photographers a decisive edge. Its 40fps silent shooting, in-camera upscaling, and Action Priority AF — which tracks athletes by reading movement around the ball — keep shooters ahead of fast-moving plays. With intelligent pro features and a rugged, weather-sealed build, it’s ready for everything from soaked sidelines to frozen mountain venues. Discover how this powerhouse is reshaping pro sports photography.

Announcing our January 2026 photo challenge:

This month, we're taking a walk on the silly side. Dig out your favorite photo of a funny, farcical, or even a ridiculous sign.

Photographing Mongolia in winter: part 1

Professional travel and landscape photographer takes us to Mongolia in the icy depths of winter.

The weird way to get a

Surely every X-T5 buyer wants an X half to go with it, right?

What's in your bag? Bill Ferris' essential gear for shooting in the Arizona high country

Kicking off our new series on photography and gear, DPReview community member Bill Ferris shares his dedication to wildlife photography and the gear he relies on to get the shot.

Sony a7 V studio scene: is there a cost to speed?

We put Sony's a7 V in front of our studio scene to see if its new, partially stacked sensor comes with any unwanted IQ surprises.

Top shots: Your best photos of 2025

For our end-of-the-year photo challenge, we asked readers to share their best photos of 2025.

News Updates

Fujifilm's latest Instax instant camera has a new trick: movies

Fujifilm has announced a hybrid instant camera that can capture both still images and video, but it's only available in Japan.

Godox's AD100Pro II packs more flash performance into a compact body

Godox has announced the AD100Pro II, bringing worthwhile updates to its popular strobe.

Nikon's new zoom lens is an affordable Z5II companion

The full frame Nikkor Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 is just $550... and is even less if you buy it with a camera.

Meike's new street-friendly prime is fast and affordable

Meike has released a 23mm autofocus lens for Sony E and Nikon Z mount APS-C cameras.

7Artisans has three new tiny, cheap APS-C primes

7Artisans has launched a new lineup of autofocus APS-C lenses.

In a recent podcast, a Leica executive revealed that the company is developing its own sensor.