May 10, 2026

This week, a surprising number of stories revolved around the idea that modern photography is often less limited by the gear itself than by how we understand — or rethink — the tools at hand.

Richard unpacked why camera makers aren’t actually locking filmmakers out of base ISO in Log workflow and revisited a clever new solution to one of digital film photography’s oldest annoyances, while Abbey and Mitchell looked ahead at what Sony and Canon appear ready to unveil next.

At the same time, Mathew asked the community to share the books that permanently reshaped how members viewed the world and interviewed a community member who used a modest Nikon Z5 to capture architecture across Europe with remarkable precision and personality.

Together, it made for a week less about specs alone, and more about the evolving relationship between technology, technique and creative perspective.

As always, thank you for supporting our work, and Happy Mother’s Day to all who are celebrating

- Ben

Highlights

Camera makers aren't blocking you from using base ISO in Log, even if it looks like it

In two short videos, DPReview's Richard Butler explains why you're not actually missing out on base ISO in Log.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MPB

I Sold My X-H2S... Now What?

In the third episode of ISO: Camera Upgrades on a Budget, in partnership with MPB, Joshua Martin, the creator behind the cinematography YouTube channel Cine Dailies, hunts for his next daily driver.

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The photographer's eye: The books that changed your photography forever

We asked readers what photography-related books and articles are their favorites (DPReview ones included!). See what was suggested, and then contribute your own.

This reader mastered a Nikon Z5 to capture diverse European architecture

Brian Ormerod is an architectural student who got his start in the early 1960s. He shares his knowledge of architecture photography from an impressive array of locations.

Has the digital film project just fixed one of its most annoying problems?

I'm Back developing a shutter button that screws into your shutter button.

You're not going to the moon, but NASA's tests show your camera could

A NASA-hosted technical presentation reveals details of the agency's camera-testing process for the Nikon D6, Z7II and Canon R5.

News Updates

NASA once rejected the sensor technology that is now in every smartphone camera

A recent video from the California Institute of Technology walks through the origins of the CMOS sensor.

This photographer documents Chornobyl with cameras he can never bring home

A recent interview on Kosmo Foto showcases one photographer's mesmerizing solargraphs of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.

Wild Sichuan: Photographing rare mountain species (China series: Part 2)

Globetrotting photographer Erez Marom takes us to the mountains of Sichuan Province to see some very special animals.

How the first DSLR had military roots

This month marks 35 years since the first commercially available DSLR: the Kodak DCS.

How this photographer sets up to capture life at the speed of the streets

Kevin Zhang is a multi-city-based photographer from both New York, NY USA, and Shanghai, China, who focuses on hip dance scenes and youth competitions.

L-mount just got a significantly smaller ultra wide zoom

LK Samyang has officially announced that the L-mount version of its AF 14-24mm F2.8 lens is available.

What photo book or article has supercharged your photography?

Last Question of the week, we had some great discussions about your favorite shows and movies. For this week, let's change pace a bit and talk about your favorite photography-related books and articles! DPReview.com articles welcomed.

The hardest camera decision YouTuber Cine Dailies has made in years

After parting ways with his beloved X-H2S, Joshua Martin hunts for his next daily driver.

Jeff Bridges’ WideluxX revival just got a lot more real

The actor's camera project will soon be in the hands of others.

DJI's new mic lets you add a splash of color to your outfit

DJI's new Mic Mini 2 isn't much of an upgrade, but it does allow for some customization.

What are Canon and Sony teasing?