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  • Sundarbans Cyclone image wins Mangrove Photography Awards 2024
    by Jessica Miller on 26th July 2024 at 2:33 pm

    Winners of the 2024 Mangrove Photography Awards have been revealed and Supratim Bhattacharjee has been crowned Mangrove Photographer of the Year The post Sundarbans Cyclone image wins Mangrove Photography Awards 2024 appeared first on Amateur Photographer.

  • On this day 2017: Nikon launches D850
    on 26th July 2024 at 1:00 pm

    When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. As part of our twenty fifth anniversary, we're looking back at some of the most significant cameras launched and reviewed during that period. Today's pick was launched seven years ago today* and yet we're only quite recently stepping out of its shadow. The Nikon D850 is likely to be remembered as the high watermark of DSLR technology. We may yet still see impressive developments from Ricoh in the future (we'd […]

  • Best photo editing apps for your phone
    by Matty Graham on 26th July 2024 at 10:35 am

    Ready to edit on the go? Matty Graham takes you through the best photo editing apps that are worth downloading for your smartphone… The post Best photo editing apps for your phone appeared first on Amateur Photographer.

  • New generative AI features come to Adobe Photoshop
    by Isabella Ruffatti on 26th July 2024 at 8:56 am

    New generative AI features are available in Adobe Photoshop - some with updates and others moving from beta to public. The post New generative AI features come to Adobe Photoshop appeared first on Amateur Photographer.

  • iPhone photography: tips and tricks for better pictures
    by Amy Davies on 25th July 2024 at 2:50 pm

    Want to get great photos with your iPhone? Amy Davies recommends these tips to boost your photography. The post iPhone photography: tips and tricks for better pictures appeared first on Amateur Photographer.

  • Best drones with cameras in 2024
    by Angela Nicholson on 25th July 2024 at 2:25 pm

    Fancy a new perspective and flying a drone? Angela Nicholson runs through the best drones with cameras you can buy. The post Best drones with cameras in 2024 appeared first on Amateur Photographer.

  • Full frame Nikon DSLR now cheaper than ever!
    by Jeremy Waller on 25th July 2024 at 2:08 pm

    One of Nikons best DSLR cameras is now on offer, meaning you can save over £800 on a full-frame Nikon DSLR The post Full frame Nikon DSLR now cheaper than ever! appeared first on Amateur Photographer.

  • Nikon Z6III added to studio scene, making image quality clear
    on 25th July 2024 at 1:00 pm

    When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Richard Butler We've just received a production Nikon Z6III and took it into our studio immediately to get a sense for how the sensor really performs. Dynamic range tests have already been conducted, but these only give a limited insight into the image quality as a whole. As expected, our Exposure Latitude test – which mimics the effect of reducing exposure to capture a bright sunrise or sunset, then […]

  • Our best accessories for photographers in 2024
    by AP Staff on 25th July 2024 at 12:55 pm

    Our roundup of the best photographic accessories you can buy, including bags, filters tripods, and lights, with something for every budget starting from under $10. The post Our best accessories for photographers in 2024 appeared first on Amateur Photographer.

  • How to edit photos – guide to Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024
    by Joshua Waller on 25th July 2024 at 11:30 am

    Adobe Photoshop Elements is an excellent, very capable image editing package designed for enthusiast photographers and it's available as a one-off purchase, no monthly subscription needed. The post How to edit photos – guide to Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 appeared first on Amateur Photographer.

  • Best camera bags to buy in 2024
    by Angela Nicholson on 25th July 2024 at 11:16 am

    Angela Nicholson and the AP team run through the best camera bags and backpacks for photographers and videographers, for all budgets. The post Best camera bags to buy in 2024 appeared first on Amateur Photographer.

  • Winning images from APOY Urban Life revealed!
    by Jessica Miller on 25th July 2024 at 11:01 am

    The results of the third round of our prestigious Amateur Photographer of the Year competition are in! See the winners for the Urban Life category The post Winning images from APOY Urban Life revealed! appeared first on Amateur Photographer.

  • Canon EOS R5 II for video: what you need to know
    on 24th July 2024 at 1:00 pm

    When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.Canon EOS R5 II as a video tool The Canon EOS R5 II isn't just a new version of the company's popular R5 mirrorless camera; it's the spiritual successor to the EOS 5D series of 'affordable' full-frame digital cameras. That includes the EOS 5D Mark II, the world's first Full HD video-capable DSLR, a model that reset the market's expectations for video capabilities on 'photography' cameras, and which, according to […]

  • Canon EOS R5 II for photographers: what you need to know
    on 23rd July 2024 at 1:00 pm

    When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.Intro The EOS R5 II is the successor to Canon's popular and highly capable enthusiast/pro mirrorless R5 model. It continues with the same pixel count as the existing camera but just about everything else has changed. The R5 II can trace its lineage back to the EOS 5D series. While the 5D Mark II was a landmark for video capture, the series has also always been significant for stills shooters, as it was Canon's […]

  • Canon EOS R5 II pre-production sample gallery
    on 22nd July 2024 at 1:00 pm

    When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click here to open it in a new browser window / tab. The EOS R5 II is Canon's newest high-resolution mirrorless camera, featuring a 45mp Stacked CMOS sensor alongside new capabilities like eye-controlled autofocus, Action Priority modes, and new in-camera processing modes for noise reduction and image upscaling. View our Canon EOS R5 II pre-production […]

  • Canon EOS R1 pre-production sample gallery
    on 20th July 2024 at 1:00 pm

    When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click here to open it in a new browser window / tab. The EOS R1 is Canon's newest flagship camera and the first mirrorless EOS-1 series camera. Check out our pre-production sample gallery from Canon's North American launch event, which includes examples of Canon's new in-camera upscaling and neural network noise reduction. View our Canon EOS R1 […]

  • Canon EOS R1 initial review
    on 19th July 2024 at 1:00 pm

    When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. The EOS R1 is Canon's flagship mirrorless camera and is the first EOS body to receive the coveted 1-series moniker since the EOS-1D X Mark III in 2020, which is in line with Canon's regular release cadence for the EOS-1 series for the past decade. As with most other 1-series models, its features and specifications are aimed at sports photographers and photojournalists who need the highest-performing, most rugged […]

  • Canon EOS R5 II initial review
    on 17th July 2024 at 10:00 am

    When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Product photos: Dale Baskin Canon's EOS R5 II is the company's latest high-end, full-frame mirrorless camera, which now gains a Stacked CMOS sensor and many of the autofocus features of the company's new flagship R1 model. Key specifications: 45MP Stacked CMOS sensor Eye-controlled AF subject selection Up to 30fps continuous shooting with blackout free viewfinder In-body stabilization rated at up to 8.5EV […]

  • Canon announces EOS R1 flagship sports / photojournalism camera
    on 17th July 2024 at 10:00 am

    When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Dale Baskin Two months after saying it was in development, Canon has formally announced the EOS R1, a 24MP Stacked CMOS sensor mirrorless camera aimed at professional sports and photojournalism. We've been briefed on the EOS R1 and had an opportunity to shoot with one but have experienced some logistical difficulties that mean we can't publish our initial review yet. We hope to do so shortly. Click here […]

  • The best camera and photography deals of Amazon Prime Day 2024
    on 16th July 2024 at 9:02 pm

    Amazon’s annual Prime Day Event is here. We’re scouring the listings to find the best deals we can on newer camera releases as well as lenses and other photography-related accessories.We’ll be updating this listing over the course of the next 48 hours, so be sure to check back regularly to discover our latest finds. If you’ve found something too good to miss, we'd love to hear about it in the comments. When you click on these links and purchase products, DPReview may earn a small […]

  • Canon teases 'Something Big' on July 17th
    on 15th July 2024 at 6:12 pm

    Canon USA has published a placeholder announcing a YouTube live broadcast on July 17 at 6AM Eastern time, 3AM Pacific time (11AM in the UK and Midday in mainland Europe, for those of us outside the US). "Something Big is Coming" is the only hint as to what it'll be. Which is enough to mean my brain will be singing "Something's Coming" from West Side Story at me for the rest of the morning. The other thing it does is remind me that Canon said earlier this year that it was developing an EOS R1. […]

  • Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN for Canon RF mount sample gallery
    on 15th July 2024 at 4:32 pm

    When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click here to open it in a new browser window / tab. Sigma's 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN is the first third-party lens to be licensed to use Canon's RF mirrorless lens mount. It, along with the forthcoming 10-18mm F2.8, four F1.4 DC DN primes and Tamron's promised 11-20mm F2.8, make the APS-C end of the system much more credible as an option for enthusiast […]

  • Celebrating 25 Years of DPReview
    on 15th July 2024 at 1:00 pm

    We haven’t exactly made it a secret that this year marks our 25th anniversary. There’s a chance many of you spotted the mention in our Christmas Greeting or have been reading our stories reflecting on significant camera technology milestones. But we’ve also recognized that we haven’t given the occasion the fanfare it truly deserves.That’s why we’re excited to unveil a new 25th Anniversary edition of a logo today, and a few other smaller design tweaks across our email and other […]

  • A nature photography tour of Madagascar, Part 6: Anja Reserve
    on 13th July 2024 at 1:00 pm

    A very dignified-looking ring-tail lemur. They are usually very willing models. Canon 5D4, Sigma 150-600mm F4.5-6.3150mm | 1/200 sec | F5.6 | ISO 800 Previously in this series, I talked about my visits to Andasibe NP, where I photographed lemurs and chameleons, and to Tsingy Rouge NP, where I captured beautiful erosion-made formations. I also talked about shooting sifaka lemurs and baobab trees in Kirindy Forest Reserve and visiting several secluded stops on my way to the southern part of […]

  • Panasonic interview: "We place emphasis on expanding customer value by expanding our circle of...
    on 12th July 2024 at 1:00 pm

    Toshiyuki TsumuraExecutive Vice PresidentDirector, Imaging Business Unit Photo: Richard Butler "Our basic stance is to become a manufacturer that can provide a wider range of value to our customers as a system with an open platform," says Toshiyuki Tsumura. "We would like to respond to our customers by providing superior value than other systems." Mr. Tsumura, Executive Vice President and Director of Panasonic's Imaging Business Unit, shares this insight while discussing the role of […]

  • Leica D-Lux 8 sample gallery
    on 11th July 2024 at 2:00 pm

    When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Click here to open it in a new browser window / tab. We're still waiting to get a long-enough loan from Leica to finalize our review of the D-Lux 8, but in the meantime we wanted to share the sample images we've shot so far. It's been several years since we saw a new enthusiast compact, so we were keen to go our shooting with it, even if it's not as […]

  • Sony ZV-E10 II initial review
    on 10th July 2024 at 2:00 pm

    When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article's permalink in a browser to view this content. Product photos: Richard Butler The Sony ZV-E10 II is the company's second-generation APS-C vlogging ILC. It brings a new sensor and larger battery, along with improved video specs. Key features: 26MP APS-C BSI CMOS sensor Full-width 4K at up to 30p 4K/60p from a 1.1x crop (5.6K […]

  • Sony refreshes 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II kit zoom
    on 10th July 2024 at 2:00 pm

    When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Sony has released the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II, a slightly revised version of its compact, retractable kit zoom. The new version has an updated control chip that allows it to focus while zooming and makes it compatible with the company's latest AF standards. This means it can autofocus at up to 120fps for stills or high frame-rate video. The new version also communicates gyro information from its […]

  • Adobe adds CAI 'Content Credentials' to Camera Raw, Lightroom and Photoshop
    on 9th July 2024 at 2:00 pm

    Raw file edited in Adobe Camera Raw with Content Credentials appended Photo: Richard Butler Adobe is in the process of adding the ability to provide CAI-compliant Content Credentials with the images you create. Options are being added Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom and Photoshop itself, but there are some significant differences in the implementations, at present. The system is intended to provide an industry-standard means of providing transparency about an image's source, its edits and […]

  • Affinity announces 6-month free trial for Affinity Photo
    on 8th July 2024 at 9:07 pm

    Image: Affinity Software maker Affinity has announced a six-month free trial for its image editing application, Affinity Photo. The offer also extends to the company's vector graphics software, Affinity Designer, and its page layout software, Affinity Publisher. Affinity says it is providing the extended trial so that users have more time to evaluate it alongside their current software and to provide an extended window to migrate to Affinity's apps if they decide to do so. Affinity […]