The DPReview Newsletter
Thursday, November 23, 2023
It's Black Friday and if you're reading this from bed—good job!
You've no doubt realized the best deals can be had online without jockeying for a position in front of store doors.
Twenty-odd years ago this day was uniquely American, a US retail industry term for the day after Thanksgiving, where holiday sales helped stores go from negative earnings (in the red) to profit (in the black) for the year.
Today, it's morphed into a worldwide shopping event from South America to Australia and all points in between, and there are plenty of camera and photo gear deals to be found no matter where you reside around the globe.
But how do you sort out what's a hidden gem at a discount versus junk masquerading as a great deal? We've got you covered with our round-up of the
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Highlights
It's that time of year again: When people get up way too early to rush out to big box stores and climb over each other to buy $99 TVs. We've saved you the trip, highlighting the best photo-related deals that can be ordered from the comfort of your own home.
If you want a compact camera that produces great quality photos without the hassle of changing lenses, there are plenty of choices available for every budget. Read on to find out which portable enthusiast compacts are our favorites.
A color-accurate monitor is an essential piece of the digital creator's toolkit. In this guide, we'll go over everything you need to know about how color calibration actually works so you can understand the process and improve your workflow.
News Updates
Sony, the Associated Press and 'Photo Mechanic' maker Camera Bits have run a month-long field-test to evaluate capture authentication and a subsequent workflow.
Ricoh has announced the Pentax WG-90, a re-branded version of its WG-80 rugged, waterproof camera.
Further Reading
• Read the above story about color calibration and want to learn more? Start with our primer on colorimetry• Don't buy anything without first checking our recently updated buying guides • Five things to consider before purchasing a drone • From the archive: Don't trust just anyone to print your holiday photos, see who comes out on top in our photo printing showdown • The state of the camera industry in 2023
The LowePro PhotoSport Outdoor is a camera pack for photographers who also need a well-designed daypack for hiking and other outdoor use. If that sounds like you, the PhotoSport Outdoor may be a great choice, but as with any hybrid product, there are a few tradeoffs.
The Sony a7C II refreshes the compact full-frame with a 33MP sensor, the addition of a front control dial, a dedicated 'AI' processor, 10-bit 4K/60p video and more. It's a definite improvement, but it helps if you value its compact form.
The Nikon Z8 is a $4000 Stacked-CMOS full-frame mirrorless camera that offers most of the capabilities of the range-topping Z9 but in a smaller, less expensive body.