Back in April, we shared some big news: for the first time since DPReview went live in 1998, we've been rebuilding the entire site from the ground up. This isn't just a cosmetic update or a new coat of paint, but a rebuilding of the entire codebase and migration to a modern web platform we can support for years to come.

After months of work, we're ready to make the switch. This has been a massive undertaking. Beyond building everything that's new, we've had to migrate more than 25 years of content, product databases, widgets, and more to an entirely new system.

It took a little longer to wrap up than we expected, and that was deliberate: we wanted certain things working properly out of the gate rather than rushed. A good example is our Image Comparison Tool, the widget that lets you compare studio scene images between cameras. We haven't just rewritten it for the new site; we've redesigned it to work well on phones and tablets, too.

Here's what to expect over the next few days, and how the change might affect your use of the site.

What to expect

The migration begins tomorrow, Friday, July 3. You can keep using the site as usual during this period, with a couple of limitations:

• Comments on articles will be frozen so we can migrate them to the new system.
• Creation of new DPReview accounts (including forum accounts) will be temporarily unavailable.

On Wednesday, July 8, we plan to flip the switch and turn on the new site. From that point, you'll see the new DPReview website in place of the current one.

The forums will not be directly impacted by the migration. If you're already a registered forum user, you can carry on as normal.

Once the new site goes live

Launch day is the start, not the finish line. As with any project of this scale, some things will take some additional time to wrap up. We'll make sure to share a list of work still in progress, along with FAQs covering the new site and how to get support.

We will also set up a dedicated forum thread to log known issues and provide a place to report bugs and ask questions. Some bugs will inevitably slip through, and we appreciate your patience as we track them down and fix them.

In the meantime, we're re-sharing the FAQ we published a few weeks ago, in case anything comes up before launch. Once the new site is live, we'll add more FAQs to cover additional questions we know you'll have.

None of this would have been possible without you. Your feedback over the years – including all comments, direct messages, emails, and the occasional rant – helped shape the new site. We're looking forward to sharing the results and building the next phase of DPReview alongside you.

FAQs

Is the current site broken? If not, why change?

Not broken, but overdue. The site has been running on the same aging codebase for over 25 years, and maintaining it has become increasingly costly and limiting. Moving DPReview onto a modern shared platform with our sister site Gear Patrol means we can invest in new features and improvements far more efficiently than we could on legacy infrastructure while keeping DPReview's editorial identity fully intact. The old system was a ceiling. This removes it.

Will this affect DPReview's editorial content?

Our editorial mandate isn't changing. We'll continue to bring you the same authoritative, unbiased coverage of cameras and photography you've come to depend on, written by the same people.

When can I see what the new site looks like?

We hope to share some sneak peeks in the weeks leading up to launch. You'll be able to see the full site on launch day.

Will the new site be faster?

Yes, the new site will be faster and more reliable for most things. That said, some functions are limited by factors outside our control. Downloading a large sample image, for example, still depends on your connection speed. We can make the site faster, but we can't speed up the entire internet :)

Will the review archive and the camera and lens databases be available at launch?

Yes. We are migrating all our existing content, including articles, reviews and the camera and lens databases.

Will the site still be optimized for desktop users with large monitors?

Absolutely. While mobile is an important part of the new design, we have no intention of short-changing desktop users. We love big, beautiful photos, and if you're on a large monitor, we want you to get the full benefit of that experience.

Will my saved bookmarks still work?

Yes, existing bookmarks will continue to work.

Why do you need to freeze the Challenges system?

The current Challenges system will not be carried over to the new site – we're building a new one that will launch after the site goes live. To avoid any challenges starting under the old system that can't be completed during the transition, we're freezing new challenge creation on April 25th. Any challenges already underway will complete normally before the switchover.

Will this affect the forums?

The new website will not change how our forums work. There may be minor cosmetic updates to align with the new site design, but the forum experience will remain fundamentally the same.

Will the new site have ads?

Yes. Advertising is one of the ways we fund DPReview's operations, and that won't change with the new site.

Will my account and post history be preserved?

Yes. Your account, comments, forum posts, and history will all carry over to the new site.

Will there be further updates after launch?

This is the beginning, not the end. We'll continue to make improvements after launch, and the new codebase will make it significantly easier to introduce new tools and features going forward.

How can I provide feedback?

You can leave a comment below or reach us at community@dpreview.com. Once the new site is live, we'll have a dedicated area of our forums where you can ask questions, discuss the changes, and share feedback.

Meike will announce the new AF 85mm f/1.8 lens for GFX mount on July 10th:

Also coming soon: Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 lens for GFX mount

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Rainbow Lorikeet eating a fig Nikon Coolpix P950 | 714mm (2000mm equiv.) | F6.5 | 1/400 sec | ISO 450 Photo: Kathie Thomas

Community member, Kathie Thomas, loves birds. She greatly enjoys getting that shot that shows off a bird's unique color palette and physique, and fortunately lives in an area with hundreds of beautiful bird species.

"Birds are my #1 genre – I just love them. I'm always trying to get that better shot, and when I get a really good one, it's not long before I'm trying to do even better. I am blessed to live in a region with many bird species year-round. Some live here, some are seasonal and some are just passing through. I keep a daily eBird record of the birds I've seen and heard, and of course, a photo with it."

This story is part of our What's in your bag? community spotlight series. The series showcases the diverse gear and photography of our community, and shares their stories of how that gear helped them to capture the perfect shot.

Have your photography featured on the DPReview homepage! Find out how.

Male Zebra Finch Nikon D7100 | AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR @ 500mm | F5.6 | 1/1250 sec | ISO 320 Photo: Kathie Thomas

Meet Kathie Thomas

Home base: Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

"My uncle was a wedding and portrait photographer and often shared with me what he'd been doing when I was in my early teens. My parents bought me my first camera for my 14th birthday. It's been a journey ever since! My uncle is long gone now, but my aunt tells me that he always wanted to do the type of photography I do, which is nature photography – he never got around to it, sadly."

What's in Kathie's bag

Kathie's camera bag Photo: Kathie Thomas

Favorite camera: "Nikon is the brand I've been using for over 20 years now. In fact, my husband gave me my first digital camera in the early 2000s, a Nikon, of course. I later upgraded to a D90, which I wore out after about 6 years, having taken almost 100,000 images with it. I've been a Nikon girl a long time now! I currently have a Nikon D7000, D7100, Coolpix P950 and a variety of lenses. The P950 is my favorite – it's lightweight, and I get excellent bird shots with it."

• Support gear: Kathie typically carries spare batteries for her P950, as its battery life can be limited during long birding sessions, along with a water bottle and a few snacks for time spent out in the bush or along the coast.

• Camera bags: "I use a simple, colorful backpack with a zippered compartment against my back, so no one can open it while I'm wearing it. It's big enough to carry my camera, although that's usually hanging at my hip on a shoulder strap."

Barking Owl in flight Nikon D7100 | AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR @ 300mm | F8 | 1/2000 sec | ISO 800 Photo: Kathie Thomas

How has your photography changed since you started?

"It's improved heaps – I understand so much more about it now. I chose to do a Diploma of Photography Course back in 2014, just for the sake of doing it, so I could learn more. But it's the regular usage and learning from other photographers that have really helped me improve. I also belong to a local photography club."

"I learned from a professional nature photographer some years ago, that when tracking a bird, don't look it in the eye, look around elsewhere, move slowly towards it, take a shot now and then, and keep moving slowly without eye contact. It often has helped to get the shots I've wanted – especially before I got my P950."

What trip memories come to mind where you discovered a new bird?

"Many! Before we retired, we used to take overseas trips by plane and by cruise ship, visiting many places. But since retiring, my husband and I have invested in a campervan (motorhome) and have begun traveling around our own country, Australia, and exploring a bit more consistently. My goal is to record as many different species of birds as I can."

Australasian Darter Nikon D7100 | AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR @ 268mm | F6.3 | 1/1600 sec | ISO 500 Photo: Kathie Thomas

"Don't underestimate your abilities and work at surprising yourself. Move out of your comfort zone and try different things. A friend thought she wasn't very good, but she recently got a Highly Commended in our photography club exhibition. I could tell she was really choked up about it and thrilled. I told her I always thought she did well."

Kathie really enjoyed participating in this spotlight article and would be grateful if you could join her in the forums.

Kathie's work

You can check out her other work on Instagram. Thanks, Kathie, for being featured!

If you'd like to share your photography, tell us about your main camera, lens choices, key settings and strategies. Your photos and story could be featured in the next article!

Editor's note: This article continues a series, 'What's in your bag?', highlighting DPReview community members, their photography and the gear they depend on. Would you like to be featured in a future installment? Tell us a bit about yourself and your photography by filling out this form. If you're selected for a feature, we'll be in touch with next steps.

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Image: Capture One / Hasselblad

Capture One and Hasselblad are partnering up: a new update is adding support for editing Raw files from some of the camera-maker's medium format models.

At launch, Capture One will support Raw files from the X2D II 100C, the X2D 100C and the CFV 100C digital back. Support for tethering is coming later in 2026 as well.

Capture One long declined to support Hasselblad Raw files, and the company was fairly candid about why. The roots of the tension trace back to Capture One's origins as part of Phase One, a direct Hasselblad competitor in the medium format space, before the two were split into separate companies by private equity firm Axcel in 2019.

In an official support article, CEO Rafael Orta said that the decision came down to both technical considerations and "the nature of our relationship with the manufacturer." He went on to say that "the relationship between Phase One and Hasselblad was notoriously antagonistic, and as I’m sure you’ll know from life experience, it takes a second to blow up a bridge and a very long time to rebuild it."

Image: Capture One / Hasselblad

It seems that the bridge has now been rebuilt, and the relationship is strong enough for a partnership. While the tension between the two companies may have eased since Capture One became its own entity, it wasn't a simple step to add support for Hasselblad Raw files. In an interview with Orta ahead of the partnership announcement, he told DPReview that it "takes quite a bit of work to support super-capable cameras, especially the latest generations."

Orta explained that Capture One only adds support for cameras after the team has had a chance to use them and create thousands of images. He said they work to develop a deep understanding of how individual image sensors, file formats, and each brand's color science work.

The process involves very close collaboration with the partner companies, and adding support for Hasselblad Raw files was no different. "Every camera and every manufacturer is special," said Orta. "Each one has its own take on color science and how they process sensor data inside its cameras. We're very dedicated to making sure that when you open that file, you're seeing colors that are true to our standards."

Photo: Capture One / Hasselblad

"The way we see it, it's a labor of love, to be honest," Orta said. "We give each individual device the same process, but we also understand that each device has its own technology."

"Tomorrow is the start line, and we're excited to see where photographers take this"

The new Raw support and upcoming tethering won't be the extent of Capture One's partnership with Hasselblad, according to Orta. "Tomorrow is the start line, and we're excited to see where photographers take this," he said.

Raw support for the X2D II 100C, the X2D 100C and the CFV 100C digital back is available starting today. Users will need version 16.8.3 of the desktop app and version 3.3.4 for the mobile app. A free seven-day trial is available from the Capture One website.

→ This new new Delkin Valor Pro 1TB CFexpress 4.0 memory card is assembled in the US.

→ Fujifilm released new QuickSnap film camera models (waterproof and black & white) to celebrate its 40th birthday.

→  This new Cinelux Sixteen camera captures both film and digital simultaneously

→ Core SWX PowerVault charging system (more info).

→ Think Tank Photo announced a new Turnstyle Sling V3 camera bag (more info).

→ Manfrotto Uncover Backpack (more info).

→ Profoto XL-Sized Softboxes (more info).

→ Pelican next-gen Protector 2.0 cases (more info).

→ Portable Polaroid Go Generation 3 camera (more info).

→ Harlowe Pocket Flash with Z-Axis stand and Bi-Color LED (more info).

→ Godox portable lighting system (more info).

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Photo: Richard Butler

When we wrote our review of the Panasonic L10, we tried to make sure we put the studio comparison into context. For mirrorless cameras and DSLRs we use good prime lenses, stopped-down to the point that their performance is reliably excellent: zoom lenses and, in particular, the downsized, retractable zoom lenses in compact cameras, can't match up to this standard. As a result, compacts don't look quite as impressive.

Our test scene lets you compare images in incredibly fine detail, revealing differences that you wouldn't see in most real-world situations: they exist but that doesn't mean they matter. That's exactly why we also post a gallery of real-world sample images so that you can relate the things you see in the studio scene to their photographic impact.

We'd gone through our usual processes for compact cameras: carefully align, shoot a series of images, compare to cameras we'd expect to perform similarly, then do it again at a different focal length, to make sure we were representing the camera fairly.

However, we still saw some concerns expressed that we were testing a "faulty" or sub-standard copy. Just to be certain, we requested another L10, to see whether we'd get a significantly different result.

Test and retest

It didn't. With the first copy, we found that the 75mm setting looked better than the 50mm we'd used on the LX100 cameras. The difference was much smaller on the second copy. Both copies could be a touch sharper at the center at 75mm whereas 50mm equiv was less sharp at the center, more consistent out to the corners, which is presumably why we chose it for the LX100s.

Multiple focus attempts, using both manual focus and autofocus, appear to suggest that a lot of the softness in the corners is a result of curvature of field: a non-flat focus field, meaning it's not possible to get the whole of the chart in focus at the same time. The images with the sharpest center focus had worse looking corners than the images with slightly miss-focused center.

Ultimately we were able to shoot some images that are sharper at the center than the ones displayed in our image comparison tool, but they have visibly less sharp corners. The second copy of the camera also appears less consistent, with what appears to be slight decentering sometimes affecting the top left corner.

The images between the two cameras are similar enough (decentering aside) that we don't think we can get consistently better images from the second copy than the ones already in the scene. Those images already exhibit aliasing – a sign that the lens is resolving detail beyond the level the sensor's resolution can accurately capture – suggesting the lens is doing a good job. You just need to consider the context of how finely you're scrutinizing them and how impossibly the high the standards set by good, prime lenses are.

Was it worth the effort?

We re-tested the L10 because we want to make sure our image comparison tool shows all the cameras in it in as fair a light as possible. And if that means re-doing some of the work and re-checking our assumptions to ensure our standards are maintained, then it's worth doing.

See how the L10 looks in the real world

Here is what else is new:

Just announced: 3 Legged Thing Oscar QD for OM System OM-3 cameras

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The latest Owlkrown accessories for Leica cameras

Leica SL3-P videos

FUJIFILM GFX100RF FRAGMENT EDITION Firmware Update

Unique Fujifilm X100VI & X100V Urth Square Lens Hood With A Rounded Off Lens Cap

B&H Exclusive Core SWX PowerVault Base System and Sony NP-F/L-Series, NP-FZ100, and BP-U Dual-Charge Released

Tamron 50-130mm f/2.8 Inner Zoom Patent Spotted (P2026105742)

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Photo from a Question of the week entry that didn't make it into the original article. This is a photo of community member, Blufftonian's memorable camera collection. Photo: Blufftonian

A ton of great content and related photography is created by the DPReview community in our forums: lively discussions, sharing of gear and photography in spotlight articles, collaborative photo events and more. In this "What you missed" roundup for June, we highlight community forum activity from the past month, including some of the photography that didn't make it into articles.

Scroll down to the section of interest as previewed in this list:

• Article of the month: Joining a local photography group
• 'What's in your bag?' community member spotlights
• Question of the week
• Join our collaborative photo chain
• Discussion of the month: Why is it so difficult to buy a first camera today?

Article of the month: Joining a local photography group

"A group shot (excluding me) of that first meetup that I attended." Photo: Abby Ferguson

DPReview's Features Editor, Abby Ferguson, wrote a great piece about the benefits of joining local photography groups. As a community manager, I naturally found this article fascinating and the kind of advice I feel all of you would find a great insight into photographers outside our forums. After reading her article, I even took it upon myself to look up some photography groups in my local corner of Texas, United States.

"Despite my reluctance, I knew meeting other photographers would only be a good thing. Plus, as this is a place my husband and I will be for the long term, I wanted to set down some roots and finally make some connections here. And so, last fall, I finally put aside my reservations and attended a meetup." - Abby

What's in your bag? A community member spotlight

Every week, we spotlight a community member's unique photographs and gear in our 'What's in your bag?' series. The series highlights a reader's favorite camera gear and how they use it. You'll also get tips and tricks on capturing your own photography.

"Soot-blackened steam traction engine driver – the youngest in the country. Seen at the Pickering traction engine rally in the north of England." Photo: Mark Lamb

Mark Lamb shared his portrait photography in celebration of our week of portrait-themed community content. Below is an interesting excerpt from Mark's story about his fondness for portrait photography in Britain. The photo above is a new one he provided us that we couldn't fit into the article.

"In recent years, my work has become centered on a long-term project called One Thousand Contemporary Portraits, an attempt to create a broad and inclusive portrait archive of contemporary Britain. The project has taken me from fishing communities and military veterans to Goths, performers, campaigners, artists and ordinary people whose stories might otherwise go unrecorded."

Check out this month's other reader spotlights:

• Brian Ach: From Prince to NYC streets: A photographer's life in two worlds
• Giacomo Farabegoli: This DPReview reader backpacks with a Sony a7R IV in the mountains
• Alberto Tanikawa: Knives, whiskey, and RGB light: Inside one photographer's obsessive still-life work

See all 'What's in your bag?' spotlights

Question of the week: we ask, you tell

Every other week, we ask the community a question about their photography, usually on a specific topic, with the results spotlighted on DPReview's front page and in the forums the following week. There are often many great photos submitted that we don't get a chance to spotlight them all in a single article.

Here is a newly revealed reader's photo and excerpt of their story from the latest question.

What camera is your most memorable?

Photo: thorstenwulff

Featured quote: "My first love was the F3. In the summer of 1987, she went to New York with me and a box of T-Max 400. Paired with a 24mm F2.8 lens, it was my perfect combo for street photography, even if you had to get a bit closer. The other lens was the 105mm F2.5. In early May this year, I took them back to Manhattan, but was put off a bit by the flood of gimbal-toting influencers everywhere Instagram deems worthy of a shot. This couple is one of my favorite pictures from 39 years ago. I love the tenderness between them." - thorstenwulff

See what other questions we ask

Participate in community-led photo initiatives

Seattle boat parade Photo: Dale Baskin

Every week, new community-created photo discussions and mini-challenges pop up across the forums. Usually, these start as a discussion about a particular camera brand or type of photography. For the month of June, we wanted to highlight Alan WF's invitation to take fresh photos with your adapted lens cameras.

Visit our Community photo threads index for the latest opportunities to share a photo from your collection. We would also love for you to participate in DPReview's own initiatives: Weekly photo exhibitions and the new Collaborative photo chain.

Discussion of the month: Why is it so difficult to buy a first camera today?

Photo: FrancoD

Community member, BernardoSC, asked a great question in the forums that has gained quite a bit of traction. He asked everyone, "Why is it so difficult to buy a first camera today?" This is an excellent question, BernardoSC! I have asked this question of myself recently about various purchase interests, from cameras to computer equipment.

Here is a peek at what others had to say:

JT26: It's hard as there are so many options now. New cameras and new versions of the above are using new tech and are not sold in millions like they used to be, so they are naturally more expensive.

ahaslett: The optical viewfinder is what limits your choice. Apart from retro designs, cameras these days are nearly all mirrorless. There isn’t much between a phone and a camera for £1,000, given how fast phones have improved.

Plankowner110: In the 1960s, you simply adjusted aperture, shutter speed, and focus ring, and it didn't matter if you were using an inexpensive Sears Tower (camera) or a rugged pro-body Nikon F. The major variable was selecting which film to use. Cameras all operated basically the same way, and one could easily pick up any brand of camera and begin shooting. We didn't have to peruse a myriad of menu settings or press tiny re-programmable buttons all over the camera body.

Discuss buying a first camera today

What community content did you enjoy reading, and what more would you like to see in these regular updates? Let us know in the comments below.

For even more content directly from our readers, join the discussion forums and share your camera gear and photography curiosities!

Editor's note: Future editions of this article may include camera use and photo-taking tips and tricks, additional quotes from community members in various discussions and more. If you are interested in seeing community content presented this way, please let me know.

Hasselblad Masters 2026 winners

Hasselblad has announced the winners of the Hasselblad Masters 2026 photography competition. The contest awarded 7 photographers from 70 finalists, chosen from more than 108,000 submissions across 160 countries.

Winners were selected across seven categories: Landscape, Architecture, Portrait, Art, Street, Wildlife, and Project//21. The winning photographers were selected by the Hasselblad Masters Grand Jury, which included representatives from National Geographic, Magnum Photos, Aperture Magazine, Getty Images, Foam, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre. Images were chosen based on their conceptual strength, originality, creativity and technical excellence.

The competition drew some attention earlier this year when Hasselblad confirmed it had disqualified one shortlisted photographer for including AI-generated elements in violation of competition rules, replacing them with a new finalist. It's worth noting that the finalists were selected through an internal selection process at Hasselblad, not by the acclaimed photographers on the Grand Jury. A representative has confirmed that all of the winning images were "thoroughly vetted, and EXIF data was confirmed," and that they are all authentic photographs.

Each winner receives the title of Hasselblad Master, a Hasselblad medium format camera, two XCD lenses, and a €5,000 creative fund. Their work will also be featured in the commemorative Hasselblad Masters book.

We're showing one image per winner below, but you can view all three selected images for each photographer on the Hasselblad Masters website. Traditional captions and EXIF data were not available, and the descriptions and jury quotes accompanying each image are taken directly from Hasselblad's competition materials.

Art winner: Yudha Kusuma Putera

Yudha Kusuma Putera | Waste Colonialism (Sapi-Sapi Piyungan) | Indonesia

Rooted in everyday life and inspired by its complexity, Yudha Kusuma Putera turns a keen eye toward the social issues that hide in plain sight, exploring the tensions between humans, nature, and the systems we build around us.

The winning images are part of a project examining how developed nations export their waste to developing countries, where labor and costs are lower. This logic repeats on a smaller scale too: within cities, landfills are built on the outskirts, kept out of sight and out of mind. At Yogyakarta's Piyungan landfill, a city's waste is sorted by scavengers and consumed by cows, quietly piling up into a second hill.

He photographed the backs of these cows stacked together, with their forms mirroring the landscape of trash around them. The work does not seek to assign blame, but to invite collective reflection on the waste we produce, and the futures we are building from it.

"On the surface, the images appear direct and unambiguous, and yet they consistently resist easy reading, generating a sense of visual uncertainty that keeps the viewer engaged and questioning. The images do not announce themselves loudly, but reward sustained attention with a slow-building sense of strangeness that is both intellectually stimulating and visually striking," says Kalle Sanner, Executive Director at the Hasselblad Foundation.

Architecture winner: Kevin Boyle

Kevin Boyle | DaySleeper | Movieland | Canada

Kevin Boyle was shaped by the open skies and close-knit communities of the Canadian prairies. After the loss of his father, he returned home, only to find the places he once knew hollowed out and silent, their gathering spaces boarded up and left to disappear. For over ten years, his photographic journey has been a profound tribute to the abandoned architecture of North America's local communities.

The winning series is comprised of photographic montages, with each part of the building lit with flashlights and blended in post-production to create an ethereal 'portrait' of once important gathering places. Through his lens, these forgotten spaces become vibrant, glowing symbols of community heritage and shared human connection.

"The composition, and the fact that the images are empty of people, triggers our imaginations, taking us back to a time when these buildings would have thrived with the community meeting for evening entertainment. By making this series, the photographer invites us to consider the myriad of small venues that make up the social fabric of small communities," says Sonia Jeunet, Photography Consultant and Education at Magnum Photos.

Portrait winner: Svetlana Jovanovic

Svetlana Jovanovic | Otherness | The Netherlands

With a psychology background, Svetlana Jovanovic's portraiture is driven by a deep curiosity about identity – how we experience the world, construct our sense of self, and see ourselves through the eyes of others. Her style brings together fine art portraiture and a commitment to visual beauty, believing that the conceptual and the aesthetic are inseparable: each gives the other meaning.

The winning images are part of Otherness, an ongoing long-term project exploring identical twins and the tension between shared identity and individual presence. While twins share so much, it is the small differences that emerge over time, the subtle ways each person's character becomes visible within the shared image, that lie at the heart of the work. Each portrait is a collaboration, shaped as much by the relationship between the twins as by the photographer's own vision, inviting viewers to reflect on how we define ourselves both apart from, and through, one another.

"Through precise use of light and composition, this portrait series explores the themes of mirroring and duality. Whether capturing two sides of the same face or the closeness of two kindred souls, the images reveal subtle layers of emotion with quiet precision," says RongRong, Co-founder and Artistic Director at The Three Shadows Photography Art Center.

Landscape winner: Rohan Reilly

Rohan Reilly | Ephemeral Visions | Ireland

Rooted in the discipline of a composer, Rohan Reilly's images strip away complexity to reveal the essentials, which are texture, tone, and stillness. His signature long-exposure technique transforms moving water and shifting skies into silk-like surfaces, while vast negative space and low saturation give his work a poetic, meditative quality that transcends documentation. The process is one of patience and preparation: studying weather patterns, returning season after season, and waiting for the precise conditions that cannot be engineered but only earned.

This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light. What was once a purely functional landscape transforms into something surreal and dreamlike. In this quietly breathtaking scene, the photographer's vision can find its fullest expression: nature distilled to its core, and time momentarily held still.

"A forest of birch trees could be a monotonous subject. But these photographs are hypnotic objects of meditation, creating something expansive through repetition and ostensible sameness," says Zack Hatfield, Managing Editor at Aperture Magazine.

Project//21 winner: Panitbhand Paribatra Na Ayudhya

Panitbhand Paribatra Na Ayudhya | Dwellers of the Night | Thailand

Panitbhand Paribatra Na Ayudhya is a young underwater photographer and scuba diver from Thailand. His work is rooted in a quiet dedication to the ocean, documenting its life, its fragility, and the ecosystems that sustain it, in the hope that what is seen through his lens will not be forgotten.

His winning series was captured in the waters of Anilao, Philippines, where pelagic and larval marine life migrate from the depths each night to feed under the cover of darkness. Using slow shutter speeds to capture the elegant motion of his subjects, and carefully chosen coloured lighting to reveal their form and beauty, he illuminates a world rarely seen. For the ribbon eel, a diffused warm light conjures a subtle sunset behind the subject – crowning it as a master of the night. Some of these creatures spend their entire lives in the open ocean, making the pelagic ecosystem as fragile as it is extraordinary.

"I'm drawn to the quiet whimsy of these sea creatures. Set against black, the creatures feel almost otherworldly- strange, delicate, and entirely captivating. There’s a simplicity to the presentation that allows their inherent oddness to shine, reminding us how unfamiliar and compelling the natural world can be when seen without distraction," says Alex Pollack, Director of Photography at National Geographic.'

Street winner: Gosse Bouma

Gosse Bouma | Morning Ritual | The Netherlands

Gosse Bouma is a photographer whose work is driven by a quiet pursuit: to offer moments of tranquility in a world that rarely slows down. His distinct style lies at the intersection of urban geometry and natural elements, pairing the hard lines of architecture with the soft, unpredictable textures of weather. Each photograph is infused with the intention of invoking serenity amidst the chaos of everyday life, creating visual experiences that invite stillness and reflection, even if only for a fleeting moment.

His winning series, taken across the Netherlands, turns to the street market as its subject, a space where people of all ages and backgrounds meet, exchange a few words, share warmth, and move on. In capturing these small, unhurried encounters, Bouma preserves something increasingly rare in contemporary life: a genuine sense of togetherness.

"The photographer understands atmosphere, scale and timing. The small lit kiosks within the vast blue urban emptiness create images that feel both intimate and monumental. Here, genuine photographic tension emerges. The series uses color structurally, not decoratively. Mist, artificial light and architecture form one coherent world," says Aya Musa, Senior Curator at Foam.

Wildlife winner: Alfred Minnaar

Alfred Minnaar | The Forest I Roam | South Africa

Alfred Minnaar's creative process often begins with observation and patience. Rather than simply documenting his subjects, he seeks to understand their behavior, environment, and relationship with the surrounding ecosystem. Over a decade of global exploration, his fine-art philosophy has evolved from a traveler's passion into a powerful voice for conservation, capturing fleeting deep-sea and wildlife narratives to inspire the preservation of our planet.

The winning images of a tiny goby living amongst coral were created to challenge our perception of scale and encourage viewers to look closer. Rather than focusing solely on the fish, the photographer wanted to use it as a point of reference within a much larger world. By placing the goby within its environment, the reef itself becomes the subject, inviting viewers to imagine its vastness from the perspective of one of its smallest inhabitants.

"The vibrancy of the palette immediately draws you in, and the way the small fish are framed against their environments creates a sense of scale that almost reads as landscape. There’s a nice balance here between detail and composition, with the micro subjects holding their own within a larger, almost abstracted environment," says Alex Pollack, Director of Photography at National Geographic.

Meike will announce a new AF 85mm f/1.8 lens for Fujifilm GFX mount in July (previously reported here). Check the official Meike website, B&H Photo, and Amazon for the product listing.

Meike is teasing a new lens for Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras

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Image: Panasonic

When I reviewed the Panasonic S1II, one of my biggest complaints about it was the price. It's a very capable camera, but it was also competing against other very capable cameras that were several hundred dollars cheaper, and which didn't ask you to give up much in return.

Now, though, things have changed a bit. Instead of selling for $3200 in the US, it's currently listed as $2900, an approximately 9% reduction. That makes it the same price as the Sony a7 V, and only $100 more than the Canon EOS R6 III. While Panasonic's website lists this as a sale, there's no clear indication of an end date. B&H's website, meanwhile, implies that this is just the new price, and, indeed, price tracking site CamelCamelCamel reports that it's been selling at this price for about a month.

The same has happened to the S1II's higher-resolution sibling, the S1RII. When that camera launched in February 2025, a few months before the S1II, it was listed at $3300. It's now an even $3000, putting more distance between it and cameras like the Nikon Z8 and Canon EOS R5 II (though those cameras' benefits over the S1RII are more obvious than with the S1II's competitors).

Cameras frequently get cheaper as they age

In some ways, this isn't unusual. The S1II and S1RII are over a year old now, and cameras frequently get cheaper as they age. The Nikon Z6 III is a perfect example; it launched at $2500, and is currently available for just under $2000 (which, despite its few minor flaws, is a screaming deal). This will happen to the EOS R6 III and a7 V, too, and at that time the S1II may go back to seeming like not as great a value, unless you specifically need the relatively niche features it offers that the others don't.

This is why we typically base our pricing analysis around MSRPs; it's not because the street price of the camera won't change over its life, but that they typically tend to change by around the same amount, relative to the camera's launch price and age. Still, it means that if you need to buy a camera right this moment and aren't currently wedded to a system, the S1II makes a lot more sense than it did before. And if this truly is a change to its MSRP, and it'll at some point go on sale even further, that could make it a very interesting option indeed.

Read our Panasonic S1II review

Panasonic S1II

Panasonic S1RII

As already reported, 7Artisans announced a new AF 135mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E and Leica L mount (the lens already exists for Nikon Z-mount). Orders are now open on the official 7Artisans online store (also check Amazon and B&H Photo).

Additional information about the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 lens is available here:

7Artisans to announce a new AF 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens (E/L)

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Godox released its digital camera, the C100, with a transparent viewfinder. The C100 is a plastic frame that helps the photographer gauge the approximate shooting area. Godox describes the device as a metering aid for film photography.

Additional information:

• High-transparency intelligent display (screen size ≈ 60.8 × 47.8 mm) with >50% light transmittance.
• Dimensions: ≈ 104 × 71.7 × 19.1 mm (slim, pocketable profile)
• Weight: Reported as ~65 g in Chinese sources (one retailer lists 655 g — almost certainly a typo/copy-paste error)
• Storage: TF/microSD card support up to 128 GB (card not included)
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable battery; claims >1.5 hours of continuous video recording
• Charging/Data: USB-C (5V ⎓ 1A) for charging and OTG direct transfer to phones or computers
• Exposure Controls: Center-weighted metering with linked aperture/shutter adjustment (semi-auto style — adjust one and the camera handles the other). Adjustable ISO.
• Other: Portable for travel/street/lifestyle shooting; minimalist design.
• Price: 199 RMB (roughly $28 USD).

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Canon registered a new camera model DS126973 on June 2nd. Canon now has two unannounced camera models:

Canon has registered a new DS126947 camera – here is what to expect

Canon is actively reviving and expanding its PowerShot compact camera lineup

Canon compact camera rumors for 2026

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Photo: Leonp

Happy World Camera Day! In honor of the day, we are sharing your responses to last week's Question of the week. We asked you which camera was (or is) your most memorable, and to share a photo of the camera and an interesting story about it. This is a spin-off of another question asked a couple of months ago about which camera brand was your favorite, but this time, it may not have been your favorite camera brand that took the spotlight.

Several of you, as expected, mentioned more prominent brands like Canon, Nikon and Sony, but others made unique selections dating back to brands that no longer exist. While the technology of those cameras is now dated, dusty and rusty, the photographs and the memories they conjure up are forever, as they say. With our community over 25 years old and its members' collective experience spanning well beyond that, there were plenty of memories shared.

Keep reading to see which cameras our readers chose as their most memorable.

Your most memorable camera

Leonp: "In the late 1970s, my nephew bought a Pentax camera. My father was jealous, so he bought one for himself, too. My father wasn’t really into high-tech stuff and never made it through the manual, so I must have sneaked into his bedroom to take the above photo in the mirror using a diving lamp as a light source, which, if you look closely, is also a selfie of me. It took years for it to become my camera, and it changed the way I looked at the world forever."

Daithi: "The Nikon D850. It was a troubling time for the birth of mirrorless cameras. They were all basically the ugly litter of the well-established DSLR world. For me, this camera kept on truckin' for many years. The D850 had peerless resolution/image quality, and still does to a large degree."

GruberSrb: "Minolta Dynax 9xi (with booster). It was hated in photography circles, but its tech and fabulous design remind me of a ballerina in 'Swan Lake'. It still works flawlessly with a carbon shutter 1/12000sec like new, despite very heavy usage over the last 30 years in some of the worst conditions on Earth, from Patagonia to Kamchatka."

Thorstenwulff: "My first love was the F3. In the summer of 1987 she went to New York with me, and a box of T-Max 400. Paired with the 24/2,8 it was my perfect combo for street photography, even if you had to get a bit closer. The other Lens was the 105/2,5."

Photo: lonewolf1983

lonewolf1983: "I present you the Sony A850. I had been shooting with the Sony APS-C SLT cameras (A57/A77/A77ii) and picked up the A850 to complement them and check out what the full-frame thing was all about. I took it soon after on a trip to New Zealand, and captured some amazing images with its 24mp sensor, rock solid build quality, amazing OVF and IBIS, clicking that shutter and hearing the mirror/shutter was just glorious."

LJ - Eljot: "Canon G3: My first digital camera. Introduced in 2003, a 4MP digital compact. This one was aimed at enthusiasts and featured RAW images. Unusual at that time. Base ISO is 50, and it is basically unusable at the max ISO of 400. It takes about a full second to take a picture after pressing the shutter button. A terrible camera, but I learned to love the tilt-screen. And at ISO 50, the images look quite good, actually. Good macro capability as well. And a hot shoe with full flash compatibility."

fatplanediaries: "The Sony a6300. It overheated like crazy and had rolling shutter only comparable to the most wobbly of jelly, but it was the camera where I honed my photography and learned videography. I shot my film school application film with it on a homemade gimbal."

GeoffRG: "The Olympus OM1: I bought it in 1979, and it traveled with me to Seattle, Tanzania, Trinidad, and Australia. I sold it in 1990, along with my OM2n, a pair of OM4s, and a pile of lenses and accessories. I still don't understand why Olympus discontinued the motor drive system."

wood_gnome: "The Certo SL 110, because it was my very first camera. I bought it secretly and conspiratorially from pocket money when I was 9 (!) in March 1980."

Photo: Gato Amarillo

Gato Amarillo: "Always my favorite, my Deardorff. The above is a 5x7 model, but I used it with a 4x5 back. The lens is a Schneider Symmar 180mm, a longish normal for 4x5. Contrary to what most might expect, I used it mostly as a portrait camera. The camera was a basket case when I got it. My partner said it looked like something that had fallen off a truck on the freeway. You may notice a couple of odd knobs - I was never able to get together a full matching set."

Don Sata: "I loved my X-Pro1 to the point that I sold a Sony full frame prize camera from the Sony World Photography awards to get this gem with three primes (18, 27 and 60 mm). In this picture, the camera is posing with a set of Zeiss lenses lent to me for a month. I shot the camera, banged it on rocks, got it splashed, scratched and dented until the shutter died."

Otto Union: "Without a doubt, my long-gone Leitz Minolta CL with 40/2 Rokkor and 90/4 Elmar lenses. I bought these with tax refund money in April 1978. It was my first real camera and a real gem. It was extremely pocketable and accompanied me to many concerts in the late 70s / early 80s. It was stolen from my residence in 1983, and I'm still gutted about it."

cbf_si: "I was introduced to photography at 17 during the era of the first AF film cameras in the second half of the 1980s. My classmates were enthusiastic about cameras like the Canon EOS 650 and the Minolta Dynax 7000, but the Minolta X-700 caught my eye. I only got a used one when I got a job in 1998. Like many others, I initially equipped myself with the classic three focal lengths, 28 mm, 50 mm, and 135 mm. Today, I have lenses with focal lengths from 7.5 mm to 250 mm."

Photo: RLHN

RLHN: My most memorable (and first serious) film camera was the Petri 7S, a rangefinder film camera with a selenium cell meter that required no batteries and used "match needle" metering, which made it trivial to tweak exposure. I bought it "used" at a local camera store with my high school graduation gift funds, after someone traded it in because it was "too complicated". It was barely used, if at all. I took many great photos with it for years, until the photo cell sadly died.

BobKo: I've had many cameras, but the camera I remember most fondly is a Panasonic Lumix GH5. I primarily shoot video, and the GH5 was just a video beast. It made shooting really high-quality video a pleasure, and it really upped the quality of my YouTube uploads. Suddenly, my videos looked as good as the big boys. I got my GH5 in 2018, and it still works fine today -- I use it for a back-up camera and to shoot time lapses. What a great camera!

Gramar: The one stand out camera from the many I've owned over the past 50 + years has to be the original Sony RX100. I bought mine new in 2016 four years after they were launched. I found it ticked every box and was always my go to camera until I sold it in 2024 for almost what I paid for it new. It went everywhere with me despite owning a number of other camera during those times.

So many other stories we couldn't fit in this article are shared in the forums. Thanks to everyone who took the time to explain what your most memorable cameras are and why.

Keep watch for the next Question of the week every other Wednesday to participate in this series. New questions are posted here on the homepage and in the forums. We can't wait to read and share your stories!

Share your most memorable camera!

Photo: Mykim Dang

After teasing the Osmo Pocket 4P at the Cannes Film Festival in May and giving media and influencers hands-on time with the device at the beginning of June, DJI has finally fully unveiled its higher-end camera gimbal via its Chinese and Southeast Asia platforms.

DJI has yet to give Western media a clear timeline when full details can be published; we were told we could only post hands-on photos of the device, without any information about it. This is particularly unusual, since outlets in China have already been allowed to post their reviews, and it's available for purchase in China and Southeast Asia, making much of the information we're not allowed to share – specs, pricing information, test footage, etc. – public.

Like the Osmo Pocket 4, the 4P features a camera with a 20mm equiv. lens with F2.0 aperture. However, DJI opted for a new Type 1 (116mm²) sensor featuring LOFIC technology, rather than the conventional CMOS sensor used in the base model. In addition to that is a dedicated 60mm equiv. telephoto camera, allowing for greater flexibility than a single camera (contentiously, it's not the only gimbal camera to offer this). The telephoto camera uses a Type 1/1.28 (75mm²) sensor (only 35% smaller than the main sensor) and a slightly faster F1.8 aperture.

Photo: Mykim Dang

The camera supports up to 12x digital zoom for video and 9x for stills. The company's subject tracking (ActiveTrack 8.0) is compatible with the 12x zoom range as well, helping to keep subjects centered in the frame even when fully zoomed in.

As usual with DR claims, we'd take that figure with a massive grain of salt.

DJI claims the 4P's main camera provides 17 stops of dynamic range, which is 3 stops more than the Osmo Pocket 4. As usual with DR claims, we'd take that figure with a massive grain of salt; 17 stops would be exceptional even for a much larger sensor. The company has developed a new, flatter Log curve, D-Log2, which can encode a wider dynamic range, explaining the increased claim, compared to the Osmo Pocket 4, despite its use of the same camera. It's important to note that D-Log2 is only available with the main camera.

The camera can shoot at up to 4K 240p, enabling dramatic slow motion footage. It also offers a "Pro" mode that gives users control of the shutter speed from 1/16,000 sec to 1/4 sec, allowing for more creative control. As a gimbal camera, it benefits from three-axis mechanical stabilization for smooth footage even when you're moving. It also supports gesture control to start tracking and recording, and the ability to rotate the touchscreen to power the camera on and start recording.

Photo: Mykim Dang

While primarily meant for video use, the Osmo Pocket 4P does provide some photo features, too. It is capable of 37MP photos and can take images in 1:1 or 16:9. It also features a Live Photo mode, recording 1.5-second clips for every photo.

The Osmo Pocket 4P offers 103GB of integrated storage and supports microSD cards up to 1TB. It promises 210 minutes of runtime on a charge and is compatible with the existing Osmo lineup of accessories. It will be available in white and black

Unfortunately, there's still confusion about the timing of the full release of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P. It is available in China as of today for ¥3799 (roughly $559), but full global availability – and whether it will come to the US – is still unclear.

DxO started a new summer sale where you can get 20% off any DxO software with the discount code SummerRumors2026 (valid for new customers only). This offer is valid until July 10th, 2026. See the latest DxO releases here. DxO recently introduced 965 new modules – see this page for details.

You can use the exclusive Luminar coupon code RUMORS20NEO for an additional 20% off on top of the ongoing Summer sale. The code is valid until June 30. Additional information on the Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale can be found here

ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 21st Anniversary Sale: up to 60% off this month. See the latest ON1 releases here.

Use the coupon code RUMORS for a 15% discount at Aftershoot. See the details on their latest major release here.

Topaz Labs is offering 20% off a new plan.

Travel Photography Cheat Sheets summer sale: up to 88% off until June 30th.

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In addition to the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 MAX lens (E/L), Sirui and Songraw are also teasing the release of new lenses in the next few days:

• Songraw AF 85mm f/1.2 “Youth Edition” lens (E/Z) on July 8th
• New Sirui compact (“pocket”) telephoto lens on July 2nd

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The Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is a versatile, fast lens that's great for activities like family vacations. Canon EOS R7 | Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | F2.8 | 1/2000 sec | ISO 160 Photo: Dale Baskin

Last week, Tamron announced new versions of its 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD zoom for Canon RF and Nikon Z mount APS-C cameras. While the lens has been around for several years in E-mount and X-mount versions, this news brings an exciting new zoom option to Canon and Nikon shooters.

The 17-70mm F2.8 delivers a 26-105mm equiv. range on Nikon APS-C cameras, and 28-112mm equiv. range on Canon's APS-C bodies. Most other F2.8 zooms for APS-C cameras in this range top out around 50-55mm, making the Tamron a distinctive option for those who want extra zoom reach with a constant F2.8 aperture.

That range makes it a great walk-around or travel lens, but the extra reach to 105mm equiv. also makes it well-suited to events, portraits, and street photography in ways the shorter 50-55mm competitors aren't.

Canon EOS R7 | Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | F2.8 | 1/100 sec | ISO 320 Photo: Dale Baskin

We had a chance to borrow the RF-mount version of the lens, which we shot on a Canon EOS R7. Build quality and handling are pretty typical of Tamron's product line; the lens is relatively light for its size, and the zoom ring is well-balanced and easy to turn. There's no zoom lock, but I experienced virtually no lens creep during my use.

Notably, the RF-mount version of the lens gains two hardware controls not found on the other versions: manual switches to turn autofocus and optical image stabilization on or off – a nice touch, in our opinion.

Optically, the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 delivers solid performance throughout its range. While it doesn't deliver the same level of sharpness as the most premium zooms on the market, it doesn't command a premium price, either, making it accessible to a lot of people.

To learn more about this lens, see our detailed launch coverage. In addition to the gallery below,you can also check out our earlier sample gallery, captured when the lens was launched for E-mount.

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You can use the exclusive Luminar coupon code RUMORS20NEO for an additional 20% off on top of the ongoing Summer sale. The code is valid until June 30. Additional information on the Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale can be found here:

Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale: up to 70% off

Information on the latest Luminar Neo Spring release is available here:

Skylum Luminar Neo Spring release v1.27 is out

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