April 6, 2025
This week, Richard promised to stop writing about the Sigma BF for a while after sharing a final round of insights he’s gleaned from using the divisive new camera. The team also shared their interview with three Fujifilm execs, where they discussed the new GFX100RF. Oh, and Dale also reviewed a Hello Kitty rangefinder. As always, we hope you enjoy this week’s stories. Thanks for being part of the DPReview community.
— Ben
Highlights
Richard promises he's going to stop writing about the Sigma BF for a while, but he's been really excited by how profoundly its interface has been re-thought.
We sat down with three Fujifilm executives to discuss the company's latest camera, and its ambitions to make the line between AI and photography clearer.
We're not sure if this camera is a toy or a subtle form of psychological warfare aimed at photographers. We'll tell you after our therapy session.
We've gathered the work of some outstanding women photographers to celebrate the last day of Women's History Month.
This month's challenge revolves around red, green and blue; the base components of our images, spread across the entire canvas.
News Updates
A new player in lens manufacturing, SongRaw, has entered the scene with a fast and budget-friendly 50mm F1.2 lens.
The increase in prices is specific to Japan for now.
Previously teased in January, Laowa has revealed more details about its versatile Zoom Probe modular lens at NAB.
ProGrade announced two new SSDs and a phone-mounted card reader for flexible storage.
Nikon's Raw video code will finally be compatible with Adobe's Premiere Pro, though not until later this year.
Further Reading
• Studio Ghibli hasn’t commented on OpenAI’s onslaught of AI copies, but the fan subreddit has - TechCrunch • Why slow photography is the only trend that should matter to you in 2025 - Digital Camera World • What Tariffs Mean For The Photo Industry and Us All - Fstoppers • Barack Obama comments on his now-viral photobomb cherry blossom picture - ABC News
Tools like Generative Expand and the Media Intelligence search tool are now generally available in Premiere Pro.
The Falcam Move LightGo provides remote control access to lights, making it easier to adjust positioning.
The Concrete in Life contest may have a clear agenda, but the winning images are excellent.