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February 9, 2025

This week's highlights included Mitchell's review of the OM System OM-3 and his sample gallery of shots taken with the pre-production version of the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S.

Abby, our newest team member, and Richard covered several notable camera accessory releases, too. 

Welcome also to our new subscribers from our MPB and Gear Patrol giveaway! Stay tuned for the winner announcement."

— Ben

Highlights

OM System OM-3 review: an advanced travel camera with its best foot forward

Our in-depth review of the OM-3, a Four Thirds camera with some serious travel chops.

OM System OM-3 sample gallery

Take a look at the photos from OM System's latest Four Thirds camera.

Super-bright, kinda wide: Nikon adds 35mm F1.2 to its Z-mount lineup

The company now has a wide-angle option for those who want a fast Z-mount prime.

Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S pre-production sample gallery

We spent some time shooting with a pre-production model of Nikon's latest super-fast lens.

Last Chance to Win a $1,000 MPB Gift Card

In the market for new-to-you camera gear? This $1,000 MPB gift card should do the trick.

Celebrate our January photo challenge: The art of black-and-white

You absolutely crushed our January 'B&W Street' photo challenge! See some of the stunning black-and-white street photos from your fellow DPReview photographers.

News Updates

Nikon's updating the P1000 with one important tweak

The Nikon Coolpix P1100 only sees subtle changes over its predecessor.

Leica just released a surprising accessory for diehard mobile photographers

Leica is expanding its offerings for mobile photographers with a new camera grip for iPhone users.

An antique camera find exposes a mystery about 70 year old pictures

Oliver Barnes found the rare camera at an antique shop, only to discover it had film inside.

The tiny Viltrox 28mm

The ultra-thin lens offering from Viltrox will soon be available in what the brand calls a "new flavor" for X-mount users.

Accessory roundup: photography flavored keys, a cheaper grip, and more

Today we're looking at a great Micro Four Thirds deal, and some fun new accessories.

Looking for affordable film? You might yet get Lucky

Lucky Film used to produce film for Kodak but now has its own color film stock on the horizon.

A key web service is making it easier than ever to access Content Credentials

Cloudflare has joined the Content Authenticity Initiative and will offer a one-click tool to verify authenticity.

Further Reading

OM System brings weather-resistance to popular primes, but at a cost

OM System has rebodied its popular 34mm and 50mm equivalent F1.8 primes, adding IPX1 moisture resistance to both, but with the loss of the 17mm's metal focus clutch.

OM System announces a more rugged, more stable version of its 100-400mm lens

Along with a new camera and two additional lenses, OM System has revealed an updated version of its super telephoto zoom lens.

A badger stars in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2024

The votes are in, and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2024 winners have been announced.

This Leica-branded waterproof jacket costs $1,000 and it doesn't even have the red button

Made by London-based apparel brand Shackleton in collaboration with Leica and expedition photographer Levison Wood, the new jacket boasts photographer-focused features.

Sony's making it easier to get photos from your camera to the cloud

The company's cloud service can automatically shuffle your photos off to Google Drive or Lightroom.

Canon shows why optical and in-body stabilization both have a place

New-to-us technical diagram shows why so many brands are combining in-body and optical stabilization.