OM System confirms the OM-5 II isn't compatible with the best pack-in flash

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. OM System's latest camera won't work with the FL-LM3, a flash loved by the company's users. There was some question about compatibility: charts on OM System's website said it wouldn't work with the recently-announced OM-5 II, but users wondered whether it was a mistake, since the flash was compatible with the OM-5, a camera that is physically very similar to its successor. dpreview.com »

2025-6-25 21:53

The Best Pro Lenses for the LUMIX S1RII

This year, the LUMIX S1RII hit the market. It was met with a lot of great reception that was very well deserved. The original camera had a sensor that made the industry really pay attention to what the company was capable of doing. thephoblographer.com »

2025-6-23 07:00

Chasing summer: the winners of our June Editors' photo challenge

The June Editors' photo challenge The theme for our June Editors' photo challenge was 'Chasing Summer'. We asked you to share photos that evoke the spirit of summer fun and adventure. dpreview.com »

2025-6-22 15:00

The OM System OM5 II Could Be the Best Entry Level Camera Yet

When OM System pulled me into a meeting to show off the new OM System OM5 II (properly known as the OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mark II), I didn’t really know what to expect. Ever since the variant of the camera two generations ago, I felt a bit betrayed. thephoblographer.com »

2025-6-17 09:00

Film Friday: the fascinating story of Kodak's secret nuclear knowledge

On July 16, 1945, the United States conducted the world's first test of a nuclear bomb. The Trinity test sent fallout well beyond the desert of New Mexico, though, and an unlikely source discovered it. dpreview.com »

2025-6-14 00:10

What Was the Best Camera of 2024? Vote Now

The year 2024 was quite exciting for gear enthusiasts. We saw exceptional launches from the big players, such as Sony, Canon, and Nikon, but also smaller manufacturers such as Pentax. There were some cameras that truly surprised us with their innovation and performance, but some also frustrated and enraged us. thephoblographer.com »

2025-6-8 10:00

Elon Musk Suggests Photographer’s Work Was AI-Generated by Grok

Elon Musk has shared a post containing a photographer's specialist images and passed them as AI-generated to advertise X's AI image generator Grok. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-6-6 19:18

CCD image sensor pioneer George E. Smith passes away at 95

Photo: Pascal Le Segretain / Staff / Getty Images News via Getty Images George E. Smith, one of the co-inventors of the CCD sensor, passed away on May 28th at his home in Waretown, New Jersey. dpreview.com »

2025-6-4 20:18

How the money men nearly killed a classic camera brand

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Illustration: Hasselblad It was something that haunted the fringes of my consciousness, like some half-remembered nightmare. dpreview.com »

2025-5-31 17:00

’28 Years Later’ Was Filmed Using 20 iPhones at Once

Filmmaker Danny Boyle's upcoming blockbuster sequel 28 Years Later embraces a wide range of modern filmmaking technology, including shooting some sequences using Apple iPhone smartphones. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-31 23:49

This Trend in Lens Making was Super Hot. Then it Mysteriously Disappeared

For a period of a few years, the lens and camera manufacturers were drunk on the idea of even smoother bokeh than normal. It was so much so that it ended up cutting down the amount of light a lens output. thephoblographer.com »

2025-5-28 07:00

Probe lenses and focus stacking: the secrets to incredible photos taken inside instruments

Photo: Charles Brooks The photo above may look like a city or some sort of industrial plant, but it's not: it's actually the inside of a pipe organ, photographed by Charles Brooks. It's one of the many pictures he's taken from the inside of musical instruments, a process that's substantially more complicated than it may seem, especially since he's often working with rare, historically significant objects. dpreview.com »

2025-5-22 20:00

Will the Canon R7 II See Massive Upgrades?

The Canon R7 was one of the best APS-C cameras from the company when it launched in 2022. The device had everything that could help bird, wildlife, sports, and other genres of photographers without much stress. thephoblographer.com »

2025-5-21 16:00

Nikon Was Top Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Maker in Japan for First Time

Nikon was Japan's best-selling full-frame mirrorless camera manufacturer last month for the first time. This was thanks in large part to the new Nikon Z5 II. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-19 18:42

Freepik’s AI Image Generator Was Not Trained on Stolen Images

Freepik, a platform that provides free images, has introduced a new open-source AI image model named F Lite. Unveiled on Tuesday (yesterday), Freepik claims the model is "responsible AI" since it has been trained solely on commercially licensed, safe-for-work content. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-1 19:38

What's the most interesting camera of 2025 really like to live with?

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. The Sigma BF proved a surprisingly capable camera to travel with. Bristol Temple Meads station. Sigma 24mm F3. dpreview.com »

2025-4-21 16:00

I Took 35mm Film Photos With an Anamorphic Lens: Was It Worth It?

Last year, I got back into taking photos on film mostly as a way to remember my father. It sparked a joy in photography I hadn't experienced in many years and as a result, I started to get more interested in different formats. petapixel.com »

2025-4-19 17:01

Blackmagic Design Was Planning to Open a US Factory But Scrapped it Because of Trump’s Tariffs

Australia-based cinematography company Blackmagic Design says it has canceled the building of a factory in Texas after President Trump's tariffs spooked it. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-16 16:05

Mark Zuckerberg Bought Instagram Because its Camera Was ‘Better’ Than Facebook

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admits that he bought Instagram because it had a "better" camera than the one the company was trying to build with Facebook. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-16 14:40

The World’s Most Expensive DSLRs

There's a large number of photographers out there who love to pixel-peep their images. I'm not one of them. I don't care at looking at the pores on someone's face, and after a fling with a retoucher, I can tell you that all the work done is just for it to go onto social media anyway. thephoblographer.com »

2025-4-11 19:00

‘Wormhole’ Spotted Over Alaska Was Actually a Science Experiment

A giant "wormhole" that appeared in the skies of Alaska a couple of weekends ago may have worried some folks on the ground. They needn't have feared, it was actually a successful science experiment. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-10 15:43

Atomos has reportedly stopped working on its 8K global sensor

Image: Atomos In late 2022, Atomos told investors that it had "completed development of a world class 8K video sensor" and that it was "actively exploring opportunities for commercialisation" and holding talks with camera makers that it said were "showing great interest. dpreview.com »

2025-4-10 21:00

The Real Reason Behind the Leica M11’s Discontinuation

Leica Camera AG's success is built on its ability to adapt to changing times. The company has always seen a bit ahead in the future and produced cameras that meet the varying demands of photographers. thephoblographer.com »

2025-4-9 19:00

Dear Apple Photos: My Grandmother Was Not a Dog

Kind, caring, and generous. These adjectives describe two important parts of my life; my late grandmother Anna, and my wife's late dog Buckeye. These are where the similarities end, but not according to Apple's Photos app. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-5 17:01

Every Design Decision on the Fujifilm GFX100RF Was Made to Keep It Compact

Everything about the Fujifilm GFX100RF has been designed in service of the overarching goal of making it as small and lightweight as possible. That doesn't mean Fujifilm didn't try adding a faster lens and in-body image stabilization to early designs, however. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-2 18:33

You Will Have to Wait For the Next Pentax Analog Camera

Ricoh Pentax proved how thinking differently can lead to success. The company launched its first film camera after a long hiatus in 2024, which catapulted it to immense fame among film photographers. thephoblographer.com »

2025-4-1 19:00

I Was Disqualified by a Nature Photography Competition… Again

Everyone who knows me is aware that I love pushing the limits of what’s possible and creating the “makeable” from both the possible and the impossible. This time, however, I didn’t succeed, and the Glanzlichter nature photo competition disqualified me. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-31 18:52

Before the Smartphone’s Multi Lens Cameras, There Was the Kodak EasyShare V705

It was on The PetaPixel Podcast a few months ago that Becca Farsace was talking about her impressive collection of old Kodak digital cameras. That reminded me of a now ubiquitous camera innovation first seen in a Kodak point and shoot from a long time ago and that started my quest to shoot with one again. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-29 17:01

This Sorcerer’s Mirror Selfie Was Taken 178 Years Ago

A photographer's daguerreotype that was taken using a "sorcerer's mirror" in 1845 may be the oldest surviving mirror selfie. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-28 16:10

This Optical Illusion Hubble Image Was 20 Years in the Making

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope's latest image combines the work of two different instruments that captured photos of a sparkling spiral galaxy and a prominent star more than 20 years apart. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-25 23:58

View the winners of our March Editors' photo challenge

March Editors' photo challenge: Water The theme for our March Editors' photo challenge was 'Water'. We asked you to show us the essence of water in its many forms. DPReview photographers rose to the occasion as usual, flooding us with stunning submissions. dpreview.com »

2025-3-25 16:00

The Fujifilm Camera We All Forgot About

At the time, there was solid reasons why we all forgot about the Fujifilm XF1. Back in 2013 when the site first reviewed the camera, our reviewer stated that he was so happy with the JPEGs that he didn't even bother to shoot RAWs. thephoblographer.com »

2025-3-24 13:00

Wildlife Photographer Says Death of Mother Cougar Was Illegal

A nature photographer is taking the fight to Canadian authorities over what he calls an unlawful killing of a cougar that left her two cubs orphaned. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-21 15:55

Eclipsed by aurora: How one photographer combined two celestial events

A still shot from Zafra's timelapse of the event. Photo: Dan Zafra Capturing the total lunar eclipse is special enough, but one photographer took things to the next level. dpreview.com »

2025-3-19 23:38

I wasn't prepared for how the Nikon Zf changed my shooting style

Photo: Abby Ferguson As a tech journalist and photography educator, I've been lucky enough to get my hands on a variety of cameras. While each differs somewhat regarding menu systems, button placement and ergonomics, they are mostly subtle differences that haven't drastically altered my shooting style or process. dpreview.com »

2025-3-19 15:30

Historic Auction of Leica Cameras in China Was Manipulated: Report

Last November, Austrian auction house OstLicht held the historic first camera auction in China. The auction appeared to be a smashing success, with the headline item, a one-of-a-kind Leica IIIg built for the German Army, selling for nearly $4 million. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-19 19:29

Historic Leica Camera Auction in China Was Manipulated: Report

Last November, Austrian auction house OstLicht held the historic first camera auction in China. The auction appeared to be a smashing success, with the headline item, a one-of-a-kind Leica IIIg built for the German Army, selling for nearly $4 million. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-18 19:29

This 1940s Photo Was Made to Defy Hollywood Self-Censorship Rules

The Motion Picture Production Code, more commonly referred to as the Hays Code, was one of the most influential forces shaping Hollywood’s Golden Age. Created to uphold moral standards in cinema, the Code governed what could and could not be shown on screen for over three decades. petapixel.com »

2025-3-15 22:53

This AI Video Generator Was Not Trained on Stolen Data

A new generative AI video model made for high-end film and animation studios has been released but unlike many machine learning programs, this one claims it has been exclusively trained on ethical data. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-13 15:58

Videographer Sues Cincinnati After He Was Arrested for Filming Crime Scene

A videographer is suing the city of Cincinnati after he was arrested for refusing to stop filming the scene of a car crash.

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2025-3-12 15:00

Canon Products Win Big at iF Awards for 2025

Canon recently announced that its products won at the annual iF awards for the year 2025. Canon won both design awards and a gold award. This is the 31st consecutive year that Canon has won these awards. canonrumors.com »

2025-3-12 07:57

Judge’s Smiling Photo was Doctored to Make Her Look ‘Ashamed’

A judge's smiling photo was "digitally altered" for a television attack ad to make her look like she was frowning.

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2025-3-5 18:00

Japan’s CP+ Show Was Always Important But Now It’s the New Photokina

For 70 years, Photokina was the international photography exhibition on the planet. When it shuttered in 2020 due to what was blamed as a “massive decline in markets for imaging products,” it left a gaping hole in the industry -- and CP+ in Japan has firmly replaced it. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-4 21:44

Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 First Impressions: Still Legendary?

I distinctly remember when the Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1. 4 lens first entered the market. It was a lens designed to project a larger circle of light onto the sensor and therefore it was huge. petapixel.com »

2025-2-28 18:01

Videographer ‘Mysteriously’ Died at Event He was Hired to Film

A videographer died at an event he was hired to film and now his family is offering a $10,000 reward for answers about his death. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-28 15:03

Panasonic S1r II Review: It’s Time to Get Excited

I think there was only ever one time in digital camera history that we've seen a camera manufacturer lower the megapixels on a camera sensor -- and that was Canon. But now, that's happened again. Make no mistake, I really liked something about the Panasonic S1R despite how large it was. thephoblographer.com »

2025-2-26 17:00

Xposure Festival: Martin Schoeller Weighs in on The Future of Photography

With the evolution of photography, one often faces varied challenges to accept any change. When the Kodak Brownie was introduced, there was a proliferation of photography, which created issues for long-standing portrait studios. thephoblographer.com »

2025-2-24 16:48

Winter Games: See the winners of our February Editors' photo challenge

Editors' photo challenge: Winter Games The theme for our February Editors' photo challenge was 'Winter Games', and we asked you to show us the coolest winter fun through your lens. As usual, DPReview photographers iced it! We got snowed under with amazing entries, making judging an absolute blizzard of a task. dpreview.com »

2025-2-24 17:00

Epic news folks! Zeiss is back and will launch new E-mount lenses at the Cp+ show!!!

ZEISS IS BACK!!!! Six years ago, Zeiss announced the last ‘photo-orientated’ lens…it was this massive $4,000 masterpiece. After that, Zeiss only produced industrial, film and smartphone lenses. sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-2-14 16:31

An antique camera find exposes a mystery about 70 year old pictures

Oliver Barnes and the No1 Pocket Kodak that contained the mystery negatives. Photo: Oliver Barnes Here's an interesting entry for Film Friday: Oliver Barnes, a 20-year-old antique camera fan, was in a Salisbury antique shop when he discovered a bag hiding in the corner. dpreview.com »

2025-2-7 17:00