May 25, 2025
This week's highlights include our review of one of the quirkiest digital cameras ever to cross our desk: Fujifilm's X half. We also published photo galleries using Panasonic's latest S1 lineup while still finding time to offer advice on setting your camera for bird photography. As always, thanks for being part of the DPReview community!
— Ben
Highlights
The X half is a JPEG-only compact camera that commits hard to mimicking a half-frame film camera. Does this make it charming and fun or completely ridiculous?
Panasonic's second-generation S1 lineup may be a bit complicated, so we're breaking down the differences.
Get a feel for how Panasonic's new mid-range normal zoom performs.
The S1IIE has a lot of tech we've seen before, but that's not necessarily a complaint.
Photographing birds can be a tricky endeavor. Here are some recommended camera settings to help get you started.
It's time to pick your favorite community-submitted photos of human-powered travel.
Photographer Charles Brooks embarked upon a quest to photograph the inside of musical instruments, creating images that look like monumental buildings.
News Updates
The winners of the 8th edition of the Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest have been announced, with winning images taken above and across our planet.
Nikon has broken its silence on the impact of the US tariffs, announcing that a price increase is coming.
This week was a busy one for accessories, with new options across the spectrum.
Ricoh has said it's developing a GR IV and that the camera will arrive in late 2025. Design samples will be on show in Japan and China at the end of this month.
The winners of the World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi have been announced, showcasing unique takes on food photography across the world.
Further Reading
• Legendary photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81 - BBC • How American Photography Came Into Its Own - The New Yorker • SynthID Detector — a new portal to help identify AI-generated content - Blog.Google.com• Apple Plans Glasses for 2026 as Part of AI Push, Nixes Watch With Camera - Bloomberg