July 6th, 2025
With summer in full swing, our staff decided to discuss their go-to travel camera kits. This week, we also looked at the Canon PowerShot V1 from two angles, both as a still photography and video rig.As always, we hope you enjoy our coverage from this week.Also, if there's a topic you'd like to dig into with fellow camera enthusiasts, feel free to start a conversation in our forums or join in on one of the many existing threads.
— Ben
Highlights
The DPReview team spends a lot of time using and talking about gear, but what do we choose to take when we travel?
Canon's PowerShot V1 combines the large sensor and zoom combination of the G1 X series cameras in a more vlogging-focused body. We considered its use for both video and stills shooting.
The Canon PowerShot is primarily designed as a vlogging camera, but its ultrawide lens and large sensor will make it attractive to some photographers: what's it like to use?
The Panasonic S1RII is a high-res hybrid camera, and a recent software update has unlocked its full video potential.
Take a look at how Tamron's new wide-angle zoom performs.
Our July Editors' photo challenge is open for entries. Submit your best landscape photos for a chance to be featured on the DPReview homepage later this month.
News Updates
In its inaugural year, the International Aerial Photographer of the Year Awards feature stunning images from photographers around the globe.
Nikon's new firmware for the Z8 isn't playing nice with third-party lenses, and companies are warning to remove them before updating the camera's firmware.
The Kodak brand is far from what it once was, with its name licensed for a wide range of products well beyond cameras and film. But what does that licensing mean for the brand?
Sony initially raised the prices of some of its cameras and lenses in May, but now even more gear has seen increases.
The company's new 'G2' 16-30mm F2.8 is only $929.
Further Reading
• Oasis in row with photo agencies over pictures from reunion shows - The Guardian • H&M Releases First Images With AI Digital Twins - The Business of Fashion • An indie band is blowing up on Spotify, but people think it's AI - NBC News • The 100 Most Influential People in the Photography Industry - Blind Magazine
Richard Butler and Mitchell Clark discuss the Fujifilm GFX100RF and Canon PowerShot V1 reviews with Mykim Dang.