July 13, 2025
This week's highlights included everything from personal insights from our staff on the genre of photography they like the most to interviewing photographer Ryo Minemizu to updates to our best compact zoom buying guide. As always, thanks for being part of our community and supporting our work!- Ben
Highlights
Like our readers, the DPReview team has diverse backgrounds and photographic interests. Here's what each of us likes to photograph when given the chance.
We put the S1II's video capabilities to the test with our studio scene.
We break down what shutter speed is and how it affects exposure and your image.
We put the S1II with its quick "Partially Stacked" sensor in front of our test scene to see how it performs.
Photographer Ryo Minemizu captures vibrant images of tiny, rarely seen ocean creatures during challenging blackwater dives at night. Here's how he does it.
Figuring out the best way to carry your camera around can seem tricky, but it doesn't need to be.
The Nikon Z5II combines the company's latest AF system with familiar handling, but how does it output compare?
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.
News Updates
The lens will cost $219 on its own, which is only a bit more than the EF version.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are here with some notable improvements.
On Monday, US President Donald Trump shared copies of letters to several world leaders announcing plans to move forward with new tariffs broadly in line with those announced in April.
We went to surprising lengths to let you analyse the X half's image quality at a level that makes very little sense. You're tempted, though, aren't you?
Further Reading
Whether you’re just sharing clips with friends or you’re launching an online on-camera career, vlogging matters. We looked at cameras with selfie-friendly screens, wide-angle lenses, microphone inputs and great video quality, and selected the best.
We've seen a lot of interest in the Minolta-branded compacts that recently appeared in US branches of big-box retailer Costco. It sheds some interesting light on what can happen when a well-known company leaves an industry.
Summertime often means using bug repellent and sunscreen, which can be hard on cameras. Here's how to keep your gear safe while protecting yourself outdoors.