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Thursday, July 23, 2020

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Hot on the heels of Canon's recent announcements, Nikon has added a new model to its lineup of full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The Z5 is intended as an entry-point into the full-frame Z-series range, and we're impressed by what we've seen so far. You'll find links to some of our launch content below, alongside a full gallery of sample images from one of its kit lens options, the Z 24-200mm F4-6.3, and the Canon EOS R5.

Thanks for reading!

Barney


What you need to know about the new Nikon Z5

The Nikon Z5 is an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that looks a lot like the Z6, handles a lot like the Z6, and offers a lot of the same features. So what makes it different, and why is it cheaper? Read on to find out more.

Learn more about the Nikon Z5

Canon EOS R5 sample gallery: from the mountains to the sound

As soon as we got our hands on a production Canon EOS R5, we set off to visit some of our favorite photo spots around Washington State to see what it can do.

Check out our samples from the Canon EOS R5

Nikon Z5 vs Canon EOS RP vs Sony a7 II: how do they compare?

The Nikon Z5 is clearly targeted at the same photographers at Canon's EOS RP. But its price will also see it have to square up against Sony's a7 Mark II. How does it fare?

How does the Nikon Z5 compare to its competition?

Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR sample gallery

The Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR is a multipurpose zoom lens for Nikon's full-frame Z-mount cameras. Check out our gallery of sample images to see how it performs.

Take a look at sample images from the Z 24-200mm F4-6.3

News updates
Published Wednesday, July 22, 2020 8:42:00 PM GMT

The 2020 competition was the 13th annual competition and showcases incredible photographs captured with iPhones from thousands of photographers from around the world.

Published Wednesday, July 22, 2020 6:30:00 PM GMT

A group of space enthusiasts at ElderFox Documentaries has compiled images from three of NASA's Martian rovers to form a 4K video tour of the red planet.

Published Wednesday, July 22, 2020 3:02:00 PM GMT

If analysts are right iPhone zoom power should get a boost in 2022, thanks to the implementation of periscope-style tele lenses.

Published Wednesday, July 22, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

The Nikon Z5 is an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that looks a lot like the Z6, handles a lot like the Z6, and offers a lot of the same features. So what makes it different, and why is it cheaper? Read on to find out more.

Published Wednesday, July 22, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT

As soon as we got our hands on a production Canon EOS R5, we set off to visit some of our favorite photo spots around Washington State to see what it can do.

Published Wednesday, July 22, 2020 11:27:00 AM GMT

Marc Levoy, previously Distinguished Engineer at Google who spearheaded many of the efforts that made the Pixel smartphone cameras best-in-class, has recently joined Adobe as VP and Fellow to lead company-wide efforts focused on computational photography.

Published Tuesday, July 21, 2020 7:46:00 PM GMT

In addition to its new products, Nikon has also pushed live three firmware updates for its Z50, Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras, including a major 2.0 firmware update for the Z50 that adds Animal Detection AF.

Published Tuesday, July 21, 2020 4:59:00 PM GMT

The study details a new algorithm that can produce high-resolution, photo-realistic face swaps, but head shape remains an issue.

Published Tuesday, July 21, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT

The Nikon Z5 is clearly targeted at the same photographers at Canon's EOS RP. But its price will also see it have to square up against Sony's a7 Mark II. How does it fare?

Published Tuesday, July 21, 2020 4:00:00 AM GMT

Nikon has introduced the Z5, its entry-level full-frame camera that's priced at $1399. It offers most of the features of the more expensive Z6, which is a pleasant surprise given the difference in cost.

Published Tuesday, July 21, 2020 4:00:00 AM GMT

The Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x are weather-sealed and work with all focus points up to F11 on Nikon's mirrorless cameras. They are scheduled to arrive in August, selling for $550 and $600, respectively.

Published Tuesday, July 21, 2020 4:00:00 AM GMT

The Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 is Nikon's smallest full-frame mirrorless lens yet. It will be kitted with the Z5 or sold separately for $400. Nikon also announced that the 70-200 F2.8 for Z-mount will be available late next month.

Published Tuesday, July 21, 2020 4:00:00 AM GMT

Just about every major camera manufacturer is getting in on the 'use your camera as a webcam' trend, and starting in August, Nikon shooters can join the fun.

Published Monday, July 20, 2020 8:58:00 PM GMT

According to documentation discovered by XDA Developers, Google might soon prevent smartphone manufacturers from adding face altering 'beauty' filters to their first-party camera apps.

Published Monday, July 20, 2020 2:36:00 PM GMT

The Royal Observatory (Greenwich) has released the shortlisted photos for its 2020 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing incredible images from our Earth and beyond.

Published Monday, July 20, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT

We've put our full-production Canon EOS R6 in front of our studio scene to see what's what – check it out for yourself.

Published Sunday, July 19, 2020 7:47:00 PM GMT

As with all mirror (reflex) lenses, this 400mm F8 is more compact than its non-reflex contemporaries, but it comes with the cost of the signature 'donut' bokeh, manual focus and a fixed aperture.

Published Sunday, July 19, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

The Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR is a multipurpose zoom lens for Nikon's full-frame Z-mount cameras. Check out our gallery of sample images to see how it performs.

Published Sunday, July 19, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT

Got a competitive streak? Bookmark this page for a list of open photo competitions, updated throughout the year.

Published Saturday, July 18, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

Check out this gallery of images from the new Canon EOS R6, captured by our team at DPReview TV while filming their review of the camera. Come for the Raw files, but stay for the beauty of Alberta, Canada, in the summer.

Published Saturday, July 18, 2020 7:00:00 AM GMT

The Syrp Genie One is a motion control system for creating automated time-lapse sequences or live-action video. In fact, it could even turn your existing slider into a programable motion control rig.

Published Friday, July 17, 2020 6:48:00 PM GMT

The joint mission packs multiple imagers and will spend the next two years moving increasingly closer to the star.

Published Friday, July 17, 2020 2:37:00 PM GMT

Pentax has created two videos and a microsite to showcase its dedication to 'the future of SLR photography.'

Published Friday, July 17, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

From half-framers, to TLRs, to pocketable rangefinders, to the cult-classic and now impossibly-overpriced mju-II compact, Olympus' film camera portfolio is truly remarkable. Here are 10 classic Olympus film cameras worth celebrating.

Published Friday, July 17, 2020 7:00:00 AM GMT

The EOS R6 promises to be the full frame mirrorless camera from Canon that many have been waiting for. Does it hit the mark? We put it through the wringer for both stills and video to find out. Filmed on a pre-production Canon EOS R5.

Published Thursday, July 16, 2020 10:40:00 PM GMT

In addition to the URSA Mini Pro 12K, the company also released its new lower-cost 5" and 7" Video Assist 3G off-camera video monitors.

Published Thursday, July 16, 2020 4:57:00 PM GMT

No additional details about the a7S III have been revealed, but according to our exclusive interview with Sony, the camera will be 'a complete redesign of the whole system,' including a new sensor.

Published Thursday, July 16, 2020 4:39:00 PM GMT

Researchers have created a tiny, wireless camera that can be attached to beetles; the new system paves the way for a better understanding of how bugs process the world around them.

Published Thursday, July 16, 2020 3:14:00 PM GMT

Although similar to its full-frame mirrorless 50mm F0.95 lenses, this EF-mount version features a different optical design, made specifically for Canon DSLR cameras.

Published Thursday, July 16, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

Leica has just released a major update to the M10-series, the M10-R, with a big leap in resolution over the original M10 models. Take a closer look.

Published Thursday, July 16, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

The Leica M10-R offers a familiar handling experience but ups the resolution of standard M10-series bodies to 40MP. We've been out shooting with a late pre-production M10-R, to give you a sense of what that extra resolution looks like.

Published Thursday, July 16, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

Leica has introduced the M10-R, the highest resolution member of its M10-series yet. In most other respects, it's a classic M10, with the welcome addition of a touch-sensitive screen and quiet shutter borrowed from the M10-P.