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A key web service is making it easier than ever to access Content Credentials

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Content delivery giant Cloudflare has announced a new tool to preserve the digital history of images using Content Credentials, based on the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA). It is also joining forces with Adobe's Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) to help people verify the authenticity of online images. The new one-click setting to "Preserve Content Credentials" is available starting today across the entire global Cloudflare network.

Given that roughly 20% of the web uses Cloudflare's services, this marks a significant jump forward in the movement to address the growing problem of AI-based imagery. One of the holdups with the success of this initiative is simply the lack of compatibility across the web. If the metadata is wiped from a file, it's much harder to retain proof that it's authentic. Such a major player getting involved to capture and keep all metadata moves the needle forward in a big way.

Given how easy it is to create realistic-looking fake photos using AI, there has been a push to come up with a solution for verifying the source of imagery. After all, faked imagery can have significant implications, so a greater level of trust is needed as this type of content becomes even more prevalent. Additionally, in the age of viral content, it is all too easy for someone's photo to become hugely popular without any credit provided. Content Credentials aims to address both situations.

The new tool is designed for content creators and publishers alike. Media organizations such as BBC, the New York Times, Associated Press, Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones are members of the CAI. In addition to news organizations, Microsoft, Arm, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Truepic, Getty, Shutterstock, Canon and Leica have also joined.

“By integrating Content Credentials across our global network, we can help media and news organizations to verify authenticity and maintain ownership of their work"

"The future of the Internet depends on trust and authenticity,” said Matthew Prince, co-founder and CEO, Cloudflare. “By integrating Content Credentials across our global network, we can help media and news organizations to verify authenticity and maintain ownership of their work, wherever it moves online. This isn’t just about securing individual images—it’s about giving publishers the tools they need to preserve trust and remain relevant in the age of AI."

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Image: Cloudflare

In a blog post, Cloudflare explains that the Content Authenticity Initiative aims to create a digital version of content provenance. Provenance enables a better understanding of how a piece of digital media was created and edited, even including resizing. With the new tool, anyone uploading images to their sites will know that any Content Credentials they have will be retained, letting their users verify the file's digital history using tools like Adobe’s Content Authenticity web tool or Chrome browser extension.

"Cloudflare’s implementation of Content Credentials is a major win for Content Credentials, particularly at the final stages of the content creation and management lifecycle,” said Andy Parsons, Senior Director Content Authenticity at Adobe. “Ensuring these credentials are always available at the edge provides valuable ‘trust signals,’ ensuring those who interact with content online have confidence in what they engage with, especially with the rise of generative AI and deepfakes. Cloudflare helps strengthen the integrity of digital content, supporting content authenticity for news organizations and journalists, while also enabling creators to maintain proper attribution."

Canon shows why optical and in-body stabilization both have a place

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Diagram: Canon

For many years there was something of an ideological struggle between the brands that pursued optical image stabilization and those that adopted an in-body approach. Or, to be more precise, between fans, owners and proponents of those brands.

The pro-lens crowd would willfully overlook the fact that their brand had adopted optical stabilization in the film era, when it was the only practical option, and focus on the fact that optical stabilization is better at correcting the large image displacements that can occur with telephoto lenses.

The in-body side of the debate focused on the fact that sensor-shift stabilization worked with every lens they had and was better at correcting the impact of translational movements, that can bedevil wide-angle and macro shooting.

We've just found a diagram by Canon that rather elegantly settles the debate, showing the relative strengths and weaknesses of optical and in-body stabilization. As the diagram makes clear both sides were right. And wrong for indulging in cross-brand bickering, obviously.

What Canon points out in the accompanying, rather marketing-led article, is that this means you can get further benefit by co-ordinating the efforts of both approaches and having them work co-operatively. This is something we first saw with Panasonic's Dual IS 2 system and that had subsequently appeared across most brands, in the intervening years.

As a site that does its best to explain some of the more complex behaviors in photography, we appreciate a good diagram more than most.


Thanks to forum member spider-mario for bringing this diagram to our attention.

Celebrate our January photo challenge: The art of black-and-white

Editors' Photo Challenge: Your best photos of 2024

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The theme for our January Editors' Photo Challenge was black-and-white street photography, one of the most frequently requested themes since we started our Editors' Photo Challenges last year.

We asked you to show us the city through your lens in glorious black-and-white photography, and you absolutely crushed it! To be blunt, we were blown away; you submitted more fantastic images than we could possibly present here, and we had a tough time judging this one. You'll find our top picks on the following pages, presented in random order.

If you want to view all the photos from this challenge and see how your fellow readers voted, head to the challenge page to see the complete set.

Want to enter some other photo challenges? Here's a list of currently open and upcoming challenges hosted by members of the DPReview community.

Open challenges

Upcoming challenges

Smile!

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Photographer: fatplanediaries

Description: I have so many questions about this photo. The dude in the subway window. Why'd he blink? Was he posing for me? What was he texting at? And most importantly, how the heck did I get perfect focus of him at 1.2? A lucky picture.

Equipment: Sony a7R IV + Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Moment in Zadar

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Photographer: dksano

Description: While exploring Zadar, Croatia, I left the main busy pedestrian walkway to explore less trafficked side streets. Here, there were local people and some gritty old apartment buildings. I walked past a group of young boys, transfixed by a mobile device. I quickly took a few photos. I still wonder what they were looking at.

Equipment: Fujifilm X-T20 + Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8

Mesmerized

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Photographer: Daneland

Description: A young girl watches soap bubbles with a mesmerized expression on Southbank, London. If you look carefully, you can see reflections of the Tate Gallery in the individual bubbles.

Equipment: Leica Q2 + 28mm Summilux

Kings of the street

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Photographer: SFStreets

Description: Every year, the San Francisco Low Rider Council holds the "King of the Streets" event, where lowriders cruise along Mission Street. This year I caught a skateboarder come riding by one of the entrants, between 17th and 18th Streets. We all survived the encounter.

Equipment: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

Hot food noodle

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Photographer: rkny

Description: This was taken in NYC in the summer of 2012. The bench the fellas are taking a break on is outside a deli, but I’m not sure if they work at the deli or a nearby restaurant. I was fascinated by the variety of poses they struck and the angles they created. I also felt for them, as they were clearly working some arduous job.

Equipment: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

Daredevils of Fitzrovia

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Photographer: Mike Engles

Description: Fitzrovia is a term coined to describe the area around Fitzroy Street and Charlotte Street in London. It was a bohemian area occupied by well-known writers, musicians and artists such as Jacob Epstein, Nina Hamnett, Dylan Thomas, Augustus John, and George Orwell, who frequented the Fitzroy Tavern on Fitzroy Street. They had an annual festival, and this picture was taken in June or July 1976 on Charlottes Street.

Equipment: OM System OM-1

Nemo

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Photographer: Vampscunos

Description: An old man drinking a coffee alone on a cloudy evening in a crowded bar. He was nobody to them. He was nobody to me. He was nemo.

Equipment: Fujifilm X100VI

Olympic moon in Paris

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Photographer: Samu photo

Description: I captured this picture on a warm evening in Paris during the Paralympic Games. The city buzzed with energy, lively and filled with tourists and locals alike. The festive mood of the Games was palpable, with cafés and streets teeming with crowds. People perched on every available spot, soaking in the atmosphere and scenery. I feel this photo is a snapshot of Paris embracing a special moment.

Equipment: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II + Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6

Day's end, Times Square Station, 1976

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Photographer: phototransformations

Description: From 1974 to 1979, I roamed the streets and subways of NYC with two cameras and a tape recorder, documenting street life. Decades later, I compiled them into a book of stories and photos. I was working as a researcher at a stock photo agency on Park Avenue South. I changed trains at Times Square. This woman epitomized the weariness of the day-to-day grind at a time when unemployment was the highest in decades, garbage piled up on the streets, and crime was high. The camera was a Robot Star II, which captured square-format images on 35mm film. Its wind-up spring could actuate the shutter multiple times per second. It was the perfect street photography camera.

Equipment: Robot Star II

Imagine all the people

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Photographer: ebaphoto

Description: The photographer picked his best vantage point to view the Mermaid Parade at Coney Island, NY, the site of the nation's largest art parade celebrating the start of the summer season. He exuded confidence with his chosen equipment; each of his images would be perfectly captured. On the other hand, I felt the time I spent shooting in the set-up area was more interesting than in the parade itself.

Equipment: Nikon D90 + Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Buddhist kids driving through Myanmar

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Photographer: JohnnyBE

Description: I took this photo through the front window of a taxi while driving through a city in Myanmar. I could not believe someone would or could fit seven Buddhist kids on a modified motorcycle. They seemed very happy with the situation.

Equipment: Nikon D5

Marching in peace

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Photographer: Andreas Sander

Description: At noon in the spring of 2023 on the promenade of Tel Aviv. A young couple seems to be marching in step through the heat. The sunshade casts a wonderful pattern on the square. No one suspects anything of the developments after October 7. It is siesta time.

Equipment: Nikon Z7 + Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S

Monte Sant'Angelo di corsa

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Photographer: Luigi Azzarone

Description: While I was visiting a beautiful town in Italy, the Puglia region, I saw these works drawn on the wall. I waited for the right moment to immortalize the beauty of youth, the desire to live.

Equipment: Nikon D7100 + Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR

Man on the bridge

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Photographer: Tim Zhou

Description: Some new architecture has been built and has slowly transformed the city center of Swansea, Wales, in recent years, including this footbridge that was initially called 'The Taco' and 'Crunchie' by the locals.

Equipment: Sony Alpha NEX-5N

Three old ladies

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Photographer: Pretoret

Description: This was shot a while ago and is still one of my favorite street shots. I was walking around one of my city museums when I noticed the winter late afternoon light falling on people arriving at the top of a staircase. Lucky I was. I didn't have to wait very long before this group of elegant old ladies suddenly appeared. I just had to instinctively trigger... the decisive moment?

Equipment: Olympus OM-D E-M5

Storm surge

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Photographer: Rye Clifton

Description: We were on the top of a building in São Paulo filming helicopters. We had to take cover because of some heavy storms. When the rain stopped, the clouds opened, and we got a few minutes of amazing depth.

Equipment: Sony a7R V + Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM

Inside West, self-portrait in Greensboro

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Photographer: West of Cary

Description: In/outside a defunct eatery and not yet defunct human in Greensboro, NC. Strolling the edge of the annual NC Folk Festival, this building invited me to peer through the window's reflection into its heart...

Equipment: iPhone 15 Pro

Mohinga

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Photographer: ElaineSpringford

Description: Mohinga is considered to be Myanmar's national dish. It is a fish broth with noodles, served with various accompaniments. It is traditionally eaten for breakfast, served at home or more often on the streets on the way to work/school. Here, you see a street vendor at dawn, selling mohinga to the market traders.

Equipment: Nikon D70

Light stroke at Pena Palace

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Photographer: leoncaruana100

Description: This arch at Pena Palace caught my eye as a frame for the cobblestones. The shifting sunlight suggested some interesting composition with shadows, but the ever-mingling tourists made for a busy scene. Finally, after some 45 minutes of patience and several pictures, I was rewarded with this clean and central subject.

Equipment: Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 + Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS

Street spirit

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Photographer: KeithFord

Description: As far as capturing the spirit of life on the streets of India, this is one of my favorites. The men crammed into the back of a truck, waiting to leave the market somewhere in Rajasthan. I believe Jojawar, a lesser known village in the Aravalli Hills.

Equipment: Nikon D200

Hydrant at sunset, NYC

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Photographer: robsl

Description: In the later months of summer, an oppressive heat accompanies the soft glow of the early evening sun. During this time, it's inevitable for someone to open a hydrant to let people in the neighborhood cool off. (Some say the NYFD will do it on occasion, but I couldn't say where I heard that.) Until my time in the Dominican district (around 98th), this had always been a trope from a film - but that day, I fully understood what it meant and why this activity had become part of the social fabric. I remember sweat dripping off my forehead as I captured this from the 5th floor of a walk-up. Soon after, I went downstairs and got my feet wet!

Equipment: Canon EOS 30D + Canon 24-105mm F4

Street light

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Photographer: unView

Description: This photo captures the sometimes amazing light and shadows that appear underneath the 'L' scaffolding on Franklin Street in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. Sun has to be out in Chicago! And late morning to midday, so the light angle maximizes the shadows.

Equipment: Fujifilm X-T5 +Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR

Lone soul in a snowstorm

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Photographer: Hooyat

Description: In a snowstorm, offices and shops closed early, and people were told to go home or seek shelter. I crossed the downtown street when I noticed a lone man crossing on the opposite side and direction. He leaned as he was struggling against the howling wind. I stopped in the middle of the street, took out my camera, and timed the moment. Later, at home, the photo inspired this haiku poem: Flakes dance like echoes; A single breath cuts the cold; Heartbeats pierce the night.

Equipment: Ricoh GR III

Don shadows. Or not...

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Photographer: agott123

Description: It was winter 2018. I just saw the shadow on the wall and immediately thought of the, at that time, POTUS. I just waited as long as I could to get something else in the picture to balance the composition.

Equipment: Olympus PEN E-PL7 + Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8

Eyes

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Photographer: tolgatacmahal

Description: This refugee child, who came to Gaziantep, the closest Turkish city to Syria for refugees escaping from the Syrian war in 2015, was watching a card game played in a coffeehouse when he suddenly saw me and opened his eyes wide at me, and at that moment I pressed the shutter button.

Equipment: Sony Alpha NEX-5N + Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

New: DZOFilm X-tract 18-28mm zoom lens for macro filmmaking


DZOFilm announced a new and unique X-tract 18-28mm zoom lens for macro filmmaking

  • Order at: Adorama | B&H Photo
  • Additional informtion is available here and here
  • Key features of the DZOFilm X-tract zoom 18-28mm macro:

  • 18-28mm Full Frame Focal Length
  • 100°-73° FOV
  • Fixed T8 Aperture
  • Lightweight Parfocal Design (1089g)
  • 6mm Minimum Focusing Distance
  • 2.1x Magnification
  • IP57-Rated (Waterproof, dustproof, anti-fog)
  • Excellent Breathing Control
  • Parfocal Design
  • Shoot in Tight Spaces with wide-angle macro and a large depth of field
  • Rear-heavy Design
  • Advanced Lens Technology with seven high-refractive-index (HRI) lens elements, effectively reducing lens size
  • Cine-standard Probe Lens
  • Distortion Control within ±2% across the wide-to-telephoto range
  • 300° Focus Rotation
  • 8 Gear Pitch
  • Custom-developed OY-type support
  • Rotating Ring Design - M0.8 stepless rotating ring allows 360° rotation
  • Ease of Use - visible markings for magnification ratio, waterproof line, and rotation scale


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Accessory Roundup: new printers, colorful instant cameras, and more

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Images: Caldigit, Lomography, Canon

Welcome to the weekend! The flow of accessories has been a little light this week – not a surprise, given that CES wasn't all that long ago – but there's still a few interesting things to round up. First, though, let's see what's on sale.

For the video fans

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Sony's video-focused a7S III is definitely getting up there in years, but it's still very capable of shooting great-looking 4K footage with very little rolling shutter. It's currently on sale for $300 off its MSRP.

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If you shoot equal amounts of video and stills, the Nikon Z6III is one of the most capable mid-range hybrid cameras we've tested, and it's currently available for $300 off MSRP.

New printers

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Image: Canon

Good news for photographers who like printing their work: this week saw the launch of two new photo printers from Canon, the Pixma Pro-200S and the imagePrograf Pro-310. The Pixma, which costs $599, supports paper sizes up to 99 x 33cm (39 x 13"), as well as borderless prints.

The higher-end imagePrograf, which retails for $899, is able to print up to 238 x 33cm (129 x 13") and uses nine colors of ink along with a "Chroma Optimizer" cartridge. Unlike the Pixma, it uses a matte black ink for "deeper blacks on fine art paper," according to Canon. Both models have a 3" LCD to show you ink levels, printer status, and more, and support wireless printing.


Canon Pixma Pro-200s

Buy at Amazon
Buy at B&H
Buy at Canon

Canon imagePrograf Pro-310

Buy at B&H
Buy at Canon

Instant Special Editions

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Image: Lomography

Lomography has been selling the Lomo’Instant Square Glass camera for a while now, but recently debuted two new editions of the folding instant camera. The first, known as "The Blues" has a denim look, while the Pemberley Edition is beige, wrapped in a pink and green "pastel leather."

Apart from the new look, the cameras are the same as the regular Lomo'Instant Square Glass. As the name implies, they use a glass 45mm equiv. lens, take the Fujifilm Instax Mini or Square film, and fold down so they're easy to carry around. At $149, there's no price premium if you want one of the fun designs.

Pemberley: $149 at Lomography
The Blues: $149 at Lomography

Even more Thunderbolt 5

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Image: CalDigit

Now that some of Apple's latest computers have Thunderbolt 5, which supports speeds up to three times faster than the 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4, we're starting to see a steady flow of accessories made using the standard. Caldigit, a company mainly known for its docks, has entered the game with its Element 5 hub, its first Thunderbolt 5 accessory.

The Element 5 plugs into your computer with a single cable and can provide up to 90W of charging power to it. It gives you access to three additional Thunderbolt 5 ports, two 10Gbps USB-C ports, and three 10Gbps USB-A ports. Essentially, you can use it to turn one port on your computer into 8, all while keeping it charged.

$250 at Caldigit

Can you hear me now?

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Image: Tascam

Tascam has released two new portable handheld recorders with 32-bit float audio, which more or less ensures that your recordings will never peak. While they're mainly aimed at musicians, they have 3.5mm line outputs that will let you use them as an external microphone for a phone or camera, though you'd have to also have the unit recording if you wanted to make use of the 32-bit float function.

The DR-05XP, which costs $119, has stereo omnidirectional condenser microphones, which Tascam says "can withstand high sound pressure levels," preventing distortion even in loud environments, such as a concert. The $159 DR-07XP, meanwhile, has "adjustable stereo condenser microphones" that let you capture a wider sound stage. Both recorders feature USB-C, so you can connect them to a computer and use them as an external microphone.


Tascam DR-05XP

Buy at Amazon
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Tascam DR-07XP

Buy at Amazon
Buy at B&H

Blackmagic Camera 2.0 comes to Android

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Image: Blackmagic

Blackmagic's camera app for Android is getting more powerful with a 2.0 update. It now supports select tablets, like the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Samsung Tab S9, as well as Samsung's latest S25 smartphones.

The free video recording app, which gives you manual controls that most built-in camera apps don't, also now lets you control multiple phones running the app from a single device. For example, you could have two people shooting with the app on their phones and monitor both streams on a Samsung Tab S9. This feature has been available in the iOS version of the app for a few months but is now available to even more users. The 2.0 update also adds support for recording 120 and 240 fps on some Sony Xperia phones and includes general performance improvements.

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Key inventors tell the history of sensors

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Nobu Teranishi, Albert Theuwissen and Eric Fossum, who between them made key breakthroughs in the development of both CCD and CMOS sensors, have collaborated on an article for the open-access "Annual Review of Vision Science" journal.

The article: "Digital Image Sensor Evolution and New Frontiers" takes a look back at the significant improvements in sensor technology and the hurdles that each one overcame.

Understandably, it's quite a technical read, having to describe challenges of both engineering and physics in an article that covers nearly 60 years of developments.

The article touches on details such as the Bayer filter and microlenses, as well as design improvements at the silicon level.

In doing so, it helps explain why we've seen the changes in technology that we have.

"CCD technology can be seen as a special, dedicated technology developed and optimized for imaging," the authors say, but the costs and restrictive yields this brought prompted a push to be able to manufacture sensors using mainstream microelectronics technology.

Click here to read the full article

CCD to CMOS

As the article makes clear, the need to transfer the charges from pixel-to-pixel before they could be read out made it difficult to design faster or higher pixel-count sensors and was challenging to fabricate. It's hard to imagine the high resolutions and responsive live view and AF systems we have today, had technology continued to iterate on CCD designs.

The article also hints at the timelines involved in these developments, with the first active pixel CMOS designs being created from CCD underpinnings at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 1993 and appearing in Canon DSLRs just seven years later. The camera phone was the "killer app" for CMOS, as it demanded the low power consumption and small size that CMOS offered. The boom in demand for smartphones "supercharged" the development of CMOS, and the world's largest sensor maker, Sony Semiconductor, stopped making CCD designs in 2015, a little more than two decades after the active pixel CMOS chip had been created.

Stacked CMOS

As we approach the present day, the article suggests that Stacked CMOS designs with complex on-chip analog-to-digital conversion could help overcome some of the bottlenecks that otherwise prevent the development of high-speed, high-resolution sensors.

What's next?

The authors go on to summarize the areas of imaging that are currently pushing sensors forward (including the need for high DR video with no motion artifacts or sensitivity to flicker for autonomous vehicles), and the technologies being pursued beyond conventional photodiode designs. These include Single Photon Avalanche Detectors (SPAD) and the Quanta image sensors that Fossum is working on. It also looks forward to the possibility that technologies such as color routers could allow us to move on from the Bayer design that only captures a single color at each location.

The authors stress the downsides of imaging sensors becoming ubiquitous, but as photographers, their work and those of their colleagues in both industry and academia, have changed our world hugely.


This article was brought to our attention by one of the article's authors, CMOS pioneer and forum regular Eric Fossum, now a professor at Dartmouth College. Fossum was awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation at the White House earlier this month.

Fujifilm to announce a new Instax 41 camera


Fujifilm is rumored to announce a new Instax 41 camera that will replace the previous Instax 40 model. I already have a hard time tracking all the different Instax models, but the current product lineup looks like this:


A week ago, Fujifilm announced that they expect to set another record revenue in 2025 for the Instax camera line (that trend has been going on for a while):

Fujifilm expected to set another record revenue year for their Instax camera line

Nikkei: Fujifilm’s Instax business to achieve record sales for the fourth consecutive year


Via FujiAddict

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Share your best shot: Submissions are open for the iPhone Photography Awards

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Photo: grinvalds/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images

The popular iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) are back and accepting submissions. Founded in 2007, this marks the 18th year of the contest. It is the world's first and longest-running iPhone photography competition, highlighting stunning imagery created using the camera so many already have in their pockets.

As with last year, the contest features 14 categories. Those categories cover topics such as abstract, architecture, children, animals, portraits, nature, still life, and more. It is open to anyone creating photographs with an iPhone or iPad, as long as those images haven't been previously published anywhere (personal social media accounts are acceptable). You can use any iPhone or iPad app and add-on lenses are also acceptable.

The contest will award one IPPA Photographer of the Year title, with the winner receiving an iPad. The top three winners will each receive an Apple Watch. The first-place winner of each category will win a "Gold Bar from the most recognizable private gold mint in the world." Second and third-place winners in each of the 14 categories will win a Platinum Bar.

As with most contests, entry fees are involved. One image costs $5.50, $12.50 for two submissions, $18.50 for five, $37.50 for ten, $55.50 for fifteen, $67 for twenty and $75.50 for twenty-five. Submissions are open through March 31, so you have plenty of time to decide which images you want to enter or create new ones specifically for the contest. You can find more details and submit your photos at the iPhone Photography Awards website.

Canon again claims #1 spot in multiple camera and lens categories (in the US)



Canon again claims #1 spot in multiple camera and lens categories in the US:

  • #1 in Interchangeable Lens Cameras
  • #1 in Mirrorless Cameras
  • #1 in Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

Full text of the press release:

The Data Is In: Canon Claims #1 Spot in Multiple Camera and Lens Categories

MELVILLE, NY, January 30, 2025 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions is proud to announce that the EOS R6 Mark II was the top selling full-frame camera in the U.S. in 2024* and Canon has solidified the number one spot in multiple categories for cameras and lenses in the U.S. This includes:

#1 in Interchangeable Lens Cameras*

#1 in Mirrorless Cameras*

#1 in Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras*

In addition to the above, Canon is also number one in full-frame cameras, lenses and mirrorless lenses*. Since the introduction of the EOS R system, Canon has continued its development of innovative products with cameras such as the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II and lenses including the RF24mm F1.4 L VCM and RF50mm F1.4 L VCM. For the professional photographer on the sidelines of world-class sporting events, to portrait or wedding photographers looking to capture a moment of a lifetime and the family photographer who is documenting the hustle and bustle of everyday life - Canon cameras and lenses are a strong addition to the gear bags of any visual storyteller looking for high-quality images and video.

“Customers are Canon’s greatest strength, and we strive to exceed their expectations – with hard work, quality products and innovation front and center, we’ve reached number one within the industry in the U.S.,” said Hiroto Kato, vice president, Business Planning & Strategy. “At the core of Canon is our employees who have helped to achieve this great success while empowering our visual storytellers.”

† Based on patent counts issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and compiled by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services.

*Source: Circana, LLC, Retail Tracking Service, US, Detachable Lens and Lenses, Filters, Adaptors, and Caps Subcategories, Digital Lens Type(s): Digital SLR, Mirrorless Detachable Lens, Sensor Size: Full Frame, Lens Mount Type: Any, Imaging Accessory Type(s): Prime Lens, Zoom Lens, and Mirrorless Detachable Lens, Unit Sales by Brand, 12 Months Ending December 2024.

For 10 consecutive years Canon has the #1 spot for digital cameras with interchangeable lenses

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Canon released full-year financial reports, confirms upcoming compact camera(s)


Canon released its full-year financial reports. In the camera section, Canon acknowledged "the popularity of compact cameras":

"Additionally, due to the spread of SNS, the popularity of compact cameras that can easily capture images that differ from those of smartphones is growing among young people. As a result, we are seeing a buildup of orders, mainly for higher priced models like the PowerShot G7 X Mark III. We aim to expand overall camera sales by 8.4% through increased production and supply."

We can be certain that Canon will release new compact camera(s) very soon since the model they mention in the financial reports (Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III) has been discontinued for a while.

Here are the details for the Canon Imaging Business Unit:

Canon Imaging Business Unit

In the Imaging Business Unit, although there was a period of adjustment in the inventory of interchangeablelens digital cameras at the beginning of the year, the new EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II introduced in the second half of the year sold well, as did the entry models EOS R50 and EOS R100. Sales of network cameras also increased for the year as sales recovered from the second quarter when inventory adjustments were carried out. As a result of these factors, total sales increased by 8.8% year-on-year to ¥937.4 billion, and income before income taxes increased by 5.4% year-on-year to ¥154.3 billion.

Cameras

As for interchangeable-lens cameras, demand is stable thanks to needs of professionals and people who enjoy shooting still images as well as the needs of SNS users to shoot video. Additionally, demand was stimulated by the investment of each company to expand sales. As a result, the size of the market in 2024 was 6.3 million units, which exceeds last year. And in 2025, we expect it to be around the same level.

In addition to launching two new models in the second half of the year, the EOS R5 Mark II for professionals and enthusiasts and the EOS R1, our flagship model, we
also conducted sales promotions for entry-class models. As a result, net sales of cameras in the selling season fourth quarter increase 14.6%, resulting in a 6.5% increase for the full year.

In 2025 as well, our plan is to expand sales of full-frame models, mainly the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1, which will raise our average selling price and lead to an increase
in RF lens sales.

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The 7 Best cameras for travel in 2025

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Updated January 30, 2025

Travel can expose you to once-in-a-lifetime sights and experiences, and a good camera can be the perfect way to preserve those memories. We've looked at a range of models that offer great image quality, good autofocus and excellent video, so you'll be prepared to capture whatever you run into.

We've also tried to select relatively small cameras so they don't interfere with your trip, though it's worth touching briefly on lens size. If you choose a system with a Four Thirds or APS-C sensor, you'll be able to use lenses that are lighter and more compact than their full-frame counterparts. Full-frame sensors, however, offer the potential for even better image quality, so it's worth considering whether portability or image quality matters more to you and doing some research on what types of lenses you'd like to use and how big the full-frame versions are.

Our recommendations


Portable full-frame: Sony a7CR

61MP BSI CMOS sensor | 4K/60p video with 10-bit color | Dedicated ‘AI’ processor for AF system

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Photo: Richard Butler

What we like:

  • Big camera features in a small body
  • Outstanding AF performance
  • Auto Framing video mode

What we don't:

  • Small, low-res viewfinder
  • No joystick control
  • No fully mechanical shutter

The Sony a7CR is a relatively compact full-frame camera with an image-stabilized 61MP CMOS sensor. You sacrifice the convenience of an AF joystick and get a pretty small and basic viewfinder to keep the camera's size down, but there's little else that delivers this much image quality in such a compact package.

You'll need to pick your lenses carefully to keep the camera portable but the a7CR's autofocus means it can respond rapidly to just about anything you encounter on your travels.

The a7CR is impressively small for a full-frame camera. The addition of a front control dial improves handling significantly. Notably, there’s no joystick for positioning the AF point, and the viewfinder is small and very low resolution for a camera costing this much.
Autofocus performance on the a7CR is very good and is helped by a dedicated processor for crunching complex machine learning-trained algorithms. Subject recognition is quick, and the AF system tracks subjects tenaciously around the frame in either stills or video. 8 fps burst shooting with continuous AF results in a dependably high hit rate.
"If you're looking for maximum resolution in a travel-sized body, the a7RC is tough to beat."
The a7CR captures 4K video at up to 60 fps. The most detailed, oversampled footage results from a 1.2x crop of the sensor, which makes it challenging to maintain wider focal lengths. Auto Framing mode uses AI algorithms to mimic the way a camera operator might punch in on subjects, keeping them framed and in focus.
The a7CR's 61MP sensor can capture a lot of detail, putting it ahead of most full-frame rivals; though it is a little noisier in low light. JPEG colors are pleasing, and excellent sharpening makes the most out of the 61MP sensor. Raw files provide plenty of latitude to pull up shadows at base ISO.
The a7CR delivers impressive results for its size. It essentially provides the same level of image quality, and most of the same features, as Sony's a7R V, but in a smaller package. In exchange for the small size, you make a few compromises, like no AF joystick, but if you're looking for maximum resolution in a travel-sized body, the a7CR is tough to beat.

Read our Sony a7CR initial review


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All-round compact capability: Sony a6700

26MP BSI CMOS sensor | 4K/60p video capture | Fully articulating screen

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Photo: Richard Butler

What we like:

  • Front and rear command dials
  • Excellent AF in stills and video
  • 4K/120p capture (with crop)

What we don't:

  • No AF joystick
  • JPEG sharpening can be aggressive

The Sony a6700 is built around a 26MP APS-C-sized sensor. Its excellent autofocus performance means it excels at both stills and video capture. There's a good choice of relatively compact lenses available, too. We'd suggest avoiding the really small 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 though: it's not the lens to get the most out of this camera.

The a6700 has a thumb-and-forefinger dial interface missing from Sony's less expensive models. It’s just slightly larger than previous models in the line, but in exchange, you also get a fully articulating display. However, it lacks the AF joystick found on many cameras in its class.

Fast, dependable autofocus with a selection of subject recognition modes means the a6700 will help maximize your chances of capturing the unexpected moments on a trip.

"Excellent photo and video quality with best-in-class AF in stills and video make it an excellent choice for enthusiasts."
The camera produces very detailed 4K video up to 60p with 10-bit color, with good rolling shutter performance. There’s also a 4K/120p mode, albeit with a 1.58x crop. Autofocus performance is top-notch, with a well-designed touch interface. It's a strong option both for videographers and vloggers.
Excellent photo and video quality, best-in-class AF in stills and video, and a deep set of features to support both make it an excellent choice for enthusiasts. Sony's E-mount also includes a good range of available lenses.

Read our full Sony a6700 review


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The great travel kit: Fujifilm X-T50 w/ 16-50mm F2.8-4.8

40MP APS-C BSI CMOS sensor | In-body image stabilization rated to 7EV | 6.2K 10-bit video recording

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Photo: Richard Butler

What we like:

  • Great JPEG colors with a profile control dial
  • Full-featured auto mode
  • Compact and light

What we don't:

  • Autofocus tracking can struggle to keep up
  • Tiny viewfinder
  • Small battery
The Fujifilm X-T50 is a 40MP, APS-C image-stabilized mirrorless camera aimed at beginners.

The X-T50 can be purchased with Fujifilm's excellent 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 kit lens, which provides a versatile focal length for travel and should be able to keep up in darker environments. Fujifilm also sells a wide variety of relatively fast, compact primes.

The X-T50 has dials for important exposure settings, and a small but useful grip. Its rear screen can tilt up or down. Its joystick and some buttons can be awkward to use, but the film simulation dial encourages the use of one of the camera's key features.
Its autofocus can recognize and accurately track several subject types, but its general tracking isn't the most reliable. Its 8fps mode isn't particularly fast.
The X-T50's controls and auto mode make it great for beginners, who can expect it to keep up with them as they grow. More experienced shooters will appreciate Fujifilm's robust lens selection.

Read our full Fujifilm X-T50 review


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The other APS-C options

If you're looking for an APS-C camera that's even smaller than the X-T50, the Fujifilm X-M5 may be worth considering. It's substantially cheaper, though it's easy to see where the company has saved money: it uses a lower-resolution 26MP sensor, which isn't stabilized, and there's no EVF. It does have the same film simulation dial and autofocus subject recognition modes, though, so those tradeoffs may be worth it if size or price are your top priority.

The Nikon Z50II is also a strong all-around contender, but its lens selection isn't as strong as Sony or Fujifilm's, nor does it have a stabilized sensor. However, it does have solid autofocus performance, a viewfinder, and a sub-$1000 price point.

Truly compact mirrorless: OM System OM-5

20MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor | 4K/30p video | In-body stabilization rated to 6.5EV (7.5 with some lenses)

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Photo: Brendan Nystedt

What we like:

  • Attractive JPEG output
  • Selection of clever photo features
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • IP53 rating supports claims of weather sealing

What we don't:

  • AF tracking is disappointing
  • Image quality is behind larger sensor cameras

The OM System OM-5 is a compact interchangeable lens camera with a 20MP Four Thirds sensor in a compact body with plenty of external control.

That relatively small sensor means it can remain fairly small, even with a lens attached, and the Micro Four Thirds lens system provides extensive options in that regard, from compact zooms to small prime lenses.

The OM-5 has a compact body but a decent number of control points and offers a high degree of customization. Its menu system is quite cluttered by the camera's extensive array of features. Viewfinder and rear screen are typical for the price.
It has good phase-detect autofocus with face detection, but tracking for other subjects is distinctly unreliable. Using a single point or zone of focus and trying to keep up with the subject yields best results, but is somewhat awkward due to the lack of an AF joystick.
"Its combination of IP-rated weather sealing, image stabilization and compact size helps the OM-5 offer something different"
The OM-5's 4K video isn't the most detailed, but this is made up for by some of the best image stabilization on the market, making the OM-5 a competent hand-held video option. Video AF tracks faces and people decently, but can struggle with other kinds of subjects.
The OM-5 offers strong all-round capability with excellent image stabilization in a compact IP53-rated weather-sealed body and access to one of the largest mirrorless camera lens systems.

Read our OM System OM-5 review


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Another Micro Four Thirds option

The Panasonic Lumix G9 II is more expensive and less compact than the OM-5, though it still uses the same size lenses. For the extra bulk and cost you'll get a modern USB-C charging port, dual card slots and improvements in image quality, autofocus tracking performance and video features. However, the weather sealing likely won't be as good as OM Systems, which has an official IP53 rating.

The stylish travel companion: Nikon Zf

24MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor | Full-width 4K/30 video, cropped 4K/60 | Stabilization rated to 8EV

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Photo: Richard Butler

What we like:

  • Distinctive design with direct controls
  • Effective subject recognition
  • Strong stills and video features

What we don't:

  • Weight and minimal grip can become uncomfortable
  • Slow MicroSD second slot
  • Few custom buttons

The Nikon Zf is a classically styled full-frame camera built around a 24MP full-frame sensor that's used by many of its peers. The angular 80s-style body isn't the most comfortable to hold in your hand for extended periods, but the lack of stick-out grip makes it smaller than many of its rivals, making it a tempting travel companion.

At least in its all-black form, there's a chance of it being mistaken for a film camera, which may help avoid the wrong kind of attention when you're out and about in an unfamiliar setting.

The Zf gives the choice of using the dedicated control dials or customizable command dials. In most respects it copies its well-polished control system from other recent Nikons. Not everyone will enjoy the angular early 80's handling but it handles just as well as the cameras it resembles.
The Zf's autofocus is impressive, with both subject recognition and AF tracking both working well. It's perhaps not quite as confidence-inspiring as the latest Sony cameras, but it's not far off. It'd be nice to have an AF joystick but the rear control pad does a decent job.
"The Zf's looks may date from 1981, but its performance is completely contemporary"
The Zf has a very solid video feature set. Oversampled 4K/30 and cropped 4K/60 is standard for this sensor, but the Zf also adds a waveform display that's especially useful for exposing its 10-bit Log footage.
The Zf uses a very familiar 24MP BSI sensor that has underpinned numerous cameras in recent years, and the results are predictably good. There's plenty of dynamic range and enough detail capture for all but the most demanding applications.
The Nikon Zf's performance lives up to its looks. It's not as comfortable to hold for long periods as more modern designs, but it's also distinctive and engaging in a way they're arguably not. We're still completing our testing, but it hasn't disappointed yet.

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Best pocketable travel camera: Ricoh GR III

24MP APS-C sensor | 28mm equiv. F2.8 lens | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth

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The Ricoh is a pocketable compact with a large APS-C sensor.

Photo: Barney Britton

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What we like:

  • Excellent image quality
  • Good controls and ergonomics
  • Truly pocketable

What we don't:

  • Short battery life
  • No built-in flash
  • Sluggish AF in low light

The Ricoh GR III HDF is the latest entry in the company's series of classic compact cameras with large APS-C sensors and a 28mm equivalent lens. This version is almost identical to the regular GR III, but swaps the built-in ND filter for a highlight diffusion one, which can be activated to give photos a dreamy look.

It's not the most flexible camera, but it's one of the most pocketable and has built up a dedicated following of photographers who find it a joy to shoot with. Unfortunately, most GR III models are currently difficult to buy, as they're out of stock or unavailable almost everywhere.

The GR III handles well, despite its size, thanks to well-placed controls, flexible customization options and a responsive touchscreen. The grip is just the right size for easy one-handed operation.
The GR III focuses swiftly and accurately in good light, but it slows significantly as light levels drop. There's also a Snap Focus option, where the user can preset a focus distance the camera 'snaps' to with a full press of the shutter button. The GR III's battery life is disappointing, at a rated 200 shots per charge.
"Offers direct control and excellent image quality in a pocketable camera"

Our only concern, in terms of using the GR III for travel are that some users have found dust can get into the lens. So it's worth trying to find some sort of protective bag to keep it in.

The Ricoh GR III offers direct control and excellent image quality in a pocketable camera. Its short battery life and fixed focal length lens mean this camera certainly isn't for everyone, but it's a compelling offering for travel, street and casual photographers alike.

There's also the GR IIIx, a variant with a longer, 40mm equivalent lens on it. This may be a little tight for documenting your travels, but it's historically a popular focal length.

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The classic choice: Fujifilm X100VI

40MP BSI CMOS APS-C X-Trans sensor | 35mm equiv F2 lens | Hybrid viewfinder

The Fujifilm X100VI is a refinement of everything that made the X100V great, but it's still difficult to buy.

Photo: Richard Butler

What we don't:

  • Lens not especially fast to focus
  • Hard to find in stock

Like the Fujifilm X100V before it, the Fujifilm X100VI is a classically styled fixed lens camera with a 35mm equivalent F2 lens. Updated with in-body image stabilization rated at up to 6EV of correction and a 40MP BSI CMOS APS-C X-Trans sensor, the X100VI is a significant upgrade over its predecessor despite looking virtually identical. And those improvements in part explain the X100VI's $200 increase in list price to $1,600.

It's not smallest or most inconspicuous camera, but its fixed focal length means you develop an 'eye' for the photos it'll take, essentially making it a better quality, more engaging alternative to snapping away with your phone.

The addition of subject-detection autofocus has given the X100VI the ability to recognize animals, birds, automobiles, motorcycles and bikes, airplanes, and trains though human (face/eye) detection is a separate mode. However, the lens the X100VI shares with the X100V is not the fastest to autofocus, prioritizing sharpness over speed.

The X100VI brings a level of polish you would expect from a sixth iteration of a camera. Fujifilm has done a great job keeping the X100-series up to date without messing with the formula that's made it so popular. No surprise, this is the best X100 yet.

Unfortunately, despite ramped-up production, demand for the X100VI seems to have outstripped supply with the camera already on backorder at virtually all dealers.

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Why you should trust us

This buying guide is based on cameras used and tested by DPReview's editorial team. We don't select a camera until we've used it enough to be confident in recommending it, usually after our extensive review process. The selections are purely a reflection of which cameras we believe to be best: there are no financial incentives for us to select one model or brand over another.

Best cameras for vlogging in 2025

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Updated: January 30th, 2025

Whether you’re just sharing clips with friends or you’re launching an online on-camera career, vlogging matters. And there’s a point at which your smartphone may not give you the look, control, or flexibility you’re after. With 180-degree selfie screens, wide-angle lenses, microphone inputs and great video quality, more and more dedicated cameras are catering to people who want to take video of themselves and post it online.

The meaning of vlogging has changed over the years, so our picks cover a variety of styles – we'll explain what makes each camera good for vlogging, and what key features each has that make taking video of yourself easier. We've also included videos shot on the cameras in question when we have them to give you an idea of what kind of performance to expect.


Best camera for vlogging on the move: DJI Osmo Pocket 3

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Photo: Richard Butler
$519 at B&H
$519 at Amazon
$519 at Adorama

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 is a stabilized handheld vlogging camera, designed for on-the-move vlogging. It’s built around a type 1 (13.2 x 8.8mm) sensor mounted on a tiny gimbal, meaning it can deliver stabilized footage with smoother motion than any conventional camera or phone.

The small sensor means the Pocket 3 works better in well-lit situations, though a reasonably bright F2.0 lens means it’s usable indoors, too.

It can shoot 4K 16:9 video or, by rotating the screen into the upright position, 3K vertical 9:16 footage. A small joystick lets you control the camera’s movement, and tapping the joystick button flips between the camera pointing toward you or away from you.

Its reliance on contrast-detection autofocus means its focus can be prone to hunting, though its face-detection mode works well enough that this is rarely a problem when talking to the camera.

In addition to the smooth stability of its gimbal and its genuine pocketability, one of the Osmo’s main benefits is that it’s compatible with a series of Bluetooth microphones, meaning you can capture good-quality audio without the need for additional transmitters or receivers.

The video quality isn’t always the highest, and the autofocus can occasionally lead to frustration, but overall the quality and convenience of the Pocket 3 as a package is really hard to beat.

Read our hands-on impressions of the Osmo Pocket 3


We also considered Sony's range of entry-level vlogging cameras with Type 1 sensors, the ZV-1, ZV-1F, and ZV-1 II. The latter is the best pick of the bunch, given its zoom lens and built-in ND, but it's hard to recommend. Its quality will be slightly better than that of a flagship phone, but if you're going to be carrying an extra gadget around anyway, it's probably best to spend a bit more for a more flexible interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C sensor for a big boost in image quality.

Best camera for filming indoors: Sony ZV-E10 II

26MP APS-C sensor | Full-width 4K/24p, 1.1x crop 4K/60p video | Fully articulating screen

What we like:

  • Reliable, accurate autofocus
  • Good rolling shutter performance
  • Plenty of video options, including 10-bit

What we don't:

  • No in-body stabilization
  • Doesn't includes Sony's latest and greatest AF
  • Not fun for photography
The Sony ZV-E10 II is focused on vlogging, with solid 4K/24p and 4K/60p shooting capabilities, and a suite of features for taking footage of yourself.
The ZV-E10 II has an excellent grip, easy-to-hit buttons and a touchscreen that lets you control the most important settings without turning the camera around. The zoom rocker is great for power zoom lenses.
Subject tracking autofocus is fast, sticky, and accurate, though it doesn't have all the modes available on other Sony cameras. Product showcase prioritizes items held up in front of your face and has lots of options. Menus are easy to learn and responsive, and battery life is good.
The ZV-E10 II pairs useful, video-focused features with excellent hardware, making it an excellent vlogging camera depending on your style.
The rolling shutter performance is good, bordering on excellent. The lack of IBIS can make handheld footage look shakey, and electronic stabilization is only useful for stable shots. The built-in microphone is good, and the camera has headphone and mic jacks.
The ZV-E10 II brings many – but not all – of the a6700's vlogging features to a more compact and less expensive body. If you can live without IBIS and built-in ND, it's a solid interchangeable lens vlogging camera.

Read our full review of the Sony ZV-E10 II


A potential alternative

We've recently reviewed the X-M5, an APS-C camera with a lot of the vlogging features found in the ZV-E10 II. While it has a broad lens selection and a very competitive price point, its autofocus system is less reliable than Sony's when it comes to moving subjects.

We also considered Nikon's Z30 and Sony's similarly-specced ZV-E10, but the improved video performance of the Mark II and the lack of headphone socket on either of these older models mean it's the newer Sony we'd lean towards. The Nikon Z50II has strong video specs and some of the features the Z30 lacks, such as a headphone jack, but its form factor and heavy crop in its 4K 60p mode make it not particularly well-suited to vlogging.

Best camera if you do a mix of both: Panasonic S9

24MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor | 6K/30p 10-bit video | Sensor stabilized to 5EV

What we like:

  • Wide range of video features
  • Quick camera-to-phone-to-social-media workflow
  • Aggressive price point for a full-frame camera

What we don't:

  • Mid-tier autofocus performance
  • No headphone jack or front tally light
  • Mediocre rolling shutter performance
  • Full frame setup can be heavy for vlogging with
The Panasonic S9 is a full-frame L-mount mirrorless camera aimed at creators who want to post images and videos to social with as little editing as possible.

The S9's stabilized sensor earns it a place on this list – while it won't provide video as smooth as the Osmo Pocket 3, it does a good job of reducing the shakiness that typically comes with handheld footage. Its full-frame sensor provides good image quality for shooting indoors.

It can be difficult to adjust settings when you're holding the camera with one hand, and the rear control dial is extremely sensitive, making it easy to accidentally change settings. Lack of a grip makes the camera a little slippery.
The S9's autofocus is generally reliable but can occasionally miss or hunt for focus. It can overheat in harsh conditions. It's Real Time LUT system lets you get already-graded images and videos straight out of camera.
The S9 is a camera that goes all-in on posting to social media.
Its open-gate 6K and UHD 4K modes have good quality, with plenty of detail. Its open-gate 4K 'MP4 Lite' codec produces files that are quick to transfer to your phone, crop, and upload to social media. 10-bit video is a plus if you plan on editing.
The S9 has a well-thought-out workflow for posting media from it to the Internet. It's very capable at shooting video, but the photography experience isn't as strong.

Read our review of the Panasonic S9


Best high-end vlogging camera

Full-width 4K/60p, 120p with minor crop | Auto cropping/framing modes | Subject recognition AF

What we like:

  • 4K footage up to 120p
  • Auto-cropped modes aid one-person operation
  • Effective autofocus

What we don't:

  • Recording times can be short in warm conditions
  • 12MP resolution not optimal for stills
  • Cropped footage is upscaled to 4K
The Sony ZV-E1 is a full-frame E-mount mirrorless camera aimed at vloggers and ambitious content creators.

It has pretty much everything a vlogger would need: Sony's class-leading autofocus, a front tally light, a stabilized sensor, 4K60p with no crop and excellent rolling shutter performance. It also has features that make shooting alone easier, such as its auto framing mode that dynamically zooms in on the subject in a frame, much like a cameraperson would, and the product showcase mode that overrides the face detection AF when you're clearly trying to show the camera something.

The ZV-E1 has two command dials, both on the back of the camera, which makes manual video control a little fiddly, there's a touchscreen-led interface to encourage more automated presenter/operator working, though.
The ZV-E1's subject recognition system is highly reliable. The lack of a fan means it's much more susceptible to overheating than the otherwise similar FX3. It adds automated modes that crop and follow a recognized subject around the frame, adding dynamism to single-operator footage.
"The ZV-E1 has some clever automated modes but can be a bit fiddly to operate. It's hard to match the power for the price, though"
The camera's 4K footage (up to 120p) is detailed with relatively little rolling shutter, but you'll want to use the strongest level of image stabilization (with crop) for hand-held shooting as it's a little juddery in less intensive modes.
The ZV-E1 tries to marry the capability of the FX3 cinema camera with automated ease-of-use, but can end up being quite confusing in the auto modes and quite fiddly if you try to take a more hands-on approach. It's hard to match the power for the price, though.

Read our initial review of the Sony ZV-E1


Why you should trust us

This buying guide is based on cameras used and tested by DPReview's editorial team. We don't select a camera until we've used it enough to be confident in recommending it, usually after our extensive review process. The selections are purely a reflection of which cameras we believe to be best: there are no financial incentives for us to select one model or brand over another.

The latest memory cards from Nextorage, Lexar, Team Group, and Adata



Nextorage launched new CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory cards - both series utilize TLC NAND Flash Memory and support the CFexpress 4.0 standard, offering backward compatibility with CFexpress 2.0 host devices:


Nextorage also released a new CFexpress Type A card reader NX-SA1PRO (B&H Photo | Amazon):

  • CFexpress Type A card reader with USB 40Gbps interface
  • Max. read speed: 1,650 MB/s
  • Equipped with a large unique heat sink
  • Durability compliant with CompactFlash Association standards


Lexar announced new ARMOR GOLD UHS-II SDXC memory cards:


Team Group announced a new Expert SDXC UHS-II U3 V90 2TB SD memory card with reading and writing speeds of up to 300MB/s and 260MB/s (Team Group products are sold at Amazon and B&H Photo).


Prograde released a new ProGrade Digital 960GB CFexpress 2.0 Type A Gold memory card.


Adata showed a new SD 8.0 spec SD memory card (speeds equivalent to CFx B 2.0 cards) at CES this year and they have new microSD express cards on display as well. The SD 8.0 standard was designed to use multiple PCIe interfaces: PCIe Gen 4 x1, PCIe G3 x2, and PCIe Gen4 x2. While the SD card will function with currently available cameras and card readers, the performance is downgraded to a UHS-I standard at 30 MB/s transfer speeds.

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