The DPReview Newsletter
Thursday, February 1, 2024
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January was a very busy month at DPReview. We started the year with our studio scene test coming back online and have spent the last month testing and preparing many many (MANY) reviews. Â Behind the scenes, it's been a delightful madhouse. This week, we have a pair of reviews, bringing us to five so far for the year. And that's not including lens, accessories and software reviews or the steady stream of news, features, how-tos and explainers. And we've got a lot more coming soon! That's what is going on in our neck of the woods; now, we'd like to hear from you. Whether you're new or you've been with us for a while, please take a moment to fill out this short newsletter preferences survey.
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 | | Sony updates the ZV-1, giving the vlog-centric compact camera a 18-50mm equivalent F1.8-4.0 lens that's now wide enough for less cramped selfie mode videos. |
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 | | OM Digital Solutions has updated its flagship high speed camera just two years after launch. The latest version includes more memory and some performance and handling tweaks. |
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 | | The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are simple to point and shoot, but are quite complex under the hood. If you want to ensure you’re getting the highest quality images, here is what you need to know. |
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| After getting a new lease on life in 2023, we here at DPReview are making up for lost time and getting the throttle back up to max. Here's a recap of the reviews and testing we've done this year so far, with more (and more and more) to come as the year goes on! |
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| If you blinked, you may have missed it, but the first month of 2024 has already come and gone. Here's a recap of the most noteworthy camera gear announced, released, or put up for preorder this January. |
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 Â Reader question of the week
 Do you have a question you'd like to see in this section? Email me.
Last week, we posed the question, if you could only pick one lens, what would it be and why; here is what you had to say:
DPReview readers on their favorite lenses
  - "Nikon 16-80mm f 2.8 for everyday shooting: people, scenery, nature, sports. It sits on my Nikon D500. It’s fast, sharp and adaptable ... in my opinion, an under rated Nikon lens and  is not expensive to purchase.
- "My Eyeball Mk.1 .......until it let me down and I had to start using ruddy glasses! AND DON'T EVEN MENTION TEETHÂ
Well, now I really want to mention teeth. Must... resist... - Shaminder
- "Canon RF100-500mm, for wildlife here in South Africa 🇿🇦.  Stay well clear of lions, as they don't brush 🤢."
They are the mane attraction. - Shaminder
 - "I have been a keen photographer for over 50 years and after a lifetime of using Nikon/Canon & Hasselblad cameras I have now settled on Fuji cameras ... My favourite lens is currently the Fuji 150-600 f8. Being both light and optically excellent enabling me to carry the lens further and use it hand held in most situations."
- "My favorite lens is actually two kit lenses that came with my Nikon Z30. Â The Z DX 16-50mm 3.5 and the Z DX 50-250mm 4.5 are all I could ask for right now... Both lenses, paired with my Z30, produce photos that astound me everyday. I hope to get a 2X extender for wildlife closeups." Â
Loving the love for kit lenses! I still have my first one, it reminds me of where I found my love of photography. - Shaminder
Here's our next question of the week: What is the oldest camera that you'd still enjoy using today? Â |
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| Alongside the launch of the new OM-1 II, OM System is also announcing two lenses, a 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 and a reissue of one of Olympus's first Micro Four Thirds lenses, the 9-18mm F4.0-5.6, with an updated body. |
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| The World Photography Organization announced the shortlist for Student and Youth Photographer of The Year, part of the broader Sony World Photography Awards of 2024. The final selection won't be until April, but you can check out all the contenders right now. |
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| Why is it called an F-stop? Ever needed to know how to find the right flash? Want to know how to extend battery life on a tundra? We're here for you. No question is too big or too small. What do you wonder about photography, video, history, culture, gear or anything? Submit your questions! |
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