October 5, 2025
This week, Richard shared insights and thoughts around Canon's future outlook and goals after a visit to the camera maker's HQ in Japan. We also dove into the iPhone 17's new camera setup in our latest round-table discussion video and updated two major buying guides covering the best fixed prime lens cameras and the best cameras under $2000. As always, we hope you enjoy this week's stories, and thanks for being part of our community. —Ben
Highlights
Canon invited us to Japan to get to better know the company. We got to understand something of the balancing act the company has to perform.
Watch episode two of ISO: Camera Upgrades on a Budget, our new series in partnership with MPB.
Cameras and editing programs have a useful tool for evaluating exposure. Here's what you need to know about the histogram and how you can use it to your advantage.
The DPReview team discusses some of the finer points of phone photography.
In our most recent 'Question of the week,' we asked what cameras you dislike on paper but love in real life (or vice versa). You didn't disappoint with your answers.
For our October photo challenge, we’re celebrating everything that makes fall special, from vibrant leaves and fall harvests to annual traditions and seasonal celebrations.
The fixed lens camera market may be niche, but it's home to some of the best cameras you can buy.
What’s the best camera for around $2000? These midrange cameras should have capable autofocus systems, lots of direct controls and the latest sensors offering great image quality. We recommend our favorite options.
News Updates
The 100mm F2.8 Macro GM promises 1.4x magnification, and even more with a teleconverter.
Third-party lens manufacturer Meike has removed L-mount lenses from its website, and it's unclear what that means for the mount's future in Meike's lineup.
The winners of the Analog Sparks 2025 International Film Photography Awards have been announced, with a diverse range of images across eight categories.
OM System has launched the OM-3 Recipes hub, a place to explore and download custom picture profiles.
Adobe has brought its popular video editing program to the iPhone. It is now available in the App Store free of charge.
Further Reading
• Abbey Road announces the winners of its annual music photography awards - Wallpaper• (00)7 real cameras used by James Bond - Digital Camera World • Historian uses AI to help identify Nazi in notorious Holocaust murder image - The Guardian • AI-generated nanomaterial images fool even experts, study shows - Phys.org • OpenAI’s Sora Makes Disinformation Extremely Easy and Extremely Real - The New York Times
While most cameras handle color quite well, there are times you may end up with overly orange or blue photos. Here's what causes it and how to fix it.
The lens that came with your camera may be all you need for a bit, but it could eventually hold you back. Here are some tips on how to identify when it might be time to upgrade.