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Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community# DPReview| The most authoritative coverage of photography gear in the world.Interviews ## Leica explains the SL3-P and how it sets itself apart from the market We spoke with SL-series product manager Gerrit Gissel about where the SL3-P fits into the lineup and what they mean for the company By Richard Butler Aug 5, 2026 Article ## The photographer who swapped bulky camera bags for a grocery bag By Mathew Anderson 19 hours ago News ## Nikon is updating the D6 and D780’s firmware, six years after launch By Mitchell Clark 17 hours ago News ## Lightroom’s latest update brings Generative Expand to Mobile and Desktop By Abby Ferguson 22 hours ago Article ## Who’s your biggest photography inspiration? By Mathew Anderson Aug 5, 2026 ## New to DPReview? Start Here ### Find the best camera Dig into our expert buying guides and reviews. ### Compare cameras Specs, performance, and scores, all in one place. ### See sample photos Explore real-world images from every camera. ### Ask the community Get advice and join the conversation in our Forums. ## The Latest * Red News ### Panasonic did what Apple, Sony and Nikon couldn’t: overturn a Red Raw video patent The Japanese Patent Office has declared one of Red’s key Raw video patents as invalid, following a challenge by Panasonic. The court determined that many of the claims made in the patent, first filed in… By Richard Butler 13 hours ago * Flashback News ### Flashback’s “dream job” pays you to live and shoot in Hong Kong for up to 6 months The film-inspired digicam maker is asking for a one-minute video, some samples of your work and a link to your portfolio – if you have one. By Dale Baskin 15 hours ago * Dan Bracaglia News ### Nikon is updating the D6 and D780’s firmware, six years after launch They’re just minor bug fixes, but the releases are part of the story about Nikon’s commitment to software improvements. By Mitchell Clark 17 hours ago * Gordon Pritchard Article ### The photographer who swapped bulky camera bags for a grocery bag With only a single camera and a simple 25-cent produce bag to carry it in case of rainstorms, community member Gordon Pritchard manages to capture some amazing shots. By Mathew Anderson 19 hours ago * Adobe News ### Lightroom’s latest update brings Generative Expand to Mobile and Desktop Adobe has unveiled Lightroom Classic 15.5, Lightroom Desktop 9.5 and Lightroom Mobile 11.5, bringing long‑requested tools like Generative Expand and improved masking controls to the Lightroom ecosystem. By Abby Ferguson 22 hours ago * Viltrox News ### Viltrox’s ‘silver trio’ gives Fujifilm shooters lenses that actually match their cameras Viltrox is making it easier to get lenses that match your camera’s aesthetic. By Mitchell Clark Aug 5, 2026 ## Top Stories * ### The Best compact zoom cameras in 2026 * ### What is ISO invariance, and should I care? Richard Butler / Photons-to-Photos * ### Tamron goes wide (and gets a new look, too) Mitchell Clark * ### The $100 Godox kit that finally killed my excuse to not use flash * ### Sony a7R VI review: impressive IQ from the not-quite all-rounder * 7artisans News ### L-mount and Nikon Z shooters are getting a tiny, feature-packed 40mm lens from 7Artisans The comapny is bringing its autofocusing, ultra-light lens to new mounts. By Mitchell Clark Aug 5, 2026 * Interviews ### Leica explains the SL3-P and how it sets itself apart from the market We spoke with SL-series product manager Gerrit Gissel about where the SL3-P fits into the lineup and what they mean for the company By Richard Butler Aug 5, 2026 * Abby Ferguson Article ### Who’s your biggest photography inspiration? We all have a hero or someone we look up to for various things. For this week’s community question, who inspires your photography? By Mathew Anderson Aug 5, 2026 * DJI News ### DJI’s Mini mics get a big upgrade with 32-bit float internal recording The new Mic Mini 2S brings 32‑bit internal recording and built‑in storage to DJI’s tiny wireless mics, making them far more forgiving for creators. By Abby Ferguson Aug 4, 2026 * Falcam News ### This camera battery doubles as a secret tracker (if you have an iPhone) Falcam’s TagBatt has Apple’s Find My tech built in, letting you track and locate your gear. By Mitchell Clark Aug 4, 2026 * Benedek Lampert Photography ### A photographer built this bamboo forest from plastic drinking straws Every landscape in Benedek Lampert’s new series is built from the materials destroying it. Fishing nets become oceans, plastic bags become Arctic ice. By Dale Baskin Aug 4, 2026 * Mitchell Clark News ### Sony’s FE 100-400mm F5.6-8.0 OSS is affordable but fairly slow Sony has announced the FE 100-400mm F5.6-8.0 OSS, a comparatively small, comparatively affordable long tele for E-mount cameras. Unlike its immediate peers or faster but heavier third-party rivals, the FE 100-400mm F5.6-8.0 is compatible with… By Richard Butler Aug 4, 2026 ## Latest Reviews * ### The 10 best cameras for travel in 2026 * ### The Best compact zoom cameras in 2026 * ### Leica SL3-P in our testing studio * ### Sony FX5: much more than an FX3 with Raw James Tirado * ### The $100 Godox kit that finally killed my excuse to not use flash * Laowa News ### Laowa’s pair of new macro lenses goes ten times beyond life-size Laowa has unveiled a new lens series dedicated to extreme close-ups. By Abby Ferguson Aug 3, 2026 * Richard Butler News ### Nikon may be losing its fight against third-party Z mount lenses Reports suggest one of Nikon’s Z-mount patents has been nullified in China By Richard Butler Aug 3, 2026 * Mykim Dang Article ### DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P is here. These videos explain it. If you want to learn about the finally-available gimbal-powered vlogging camera, these creators have shared everything you need to know. By Mitchell Clark Aug 3, 2026 * Review ### The 10 best cameras for travel in 2026 What’s the best camera for travel? Good travel cameras should be small, versatile, and offer good image quality. In this buying guide we’ve rounded-up several great cameras for travel and recommended the best. By Mitchell Clark Aug 2, 2026 * Review ### The Best compact zoom cameras in 2026 If you want a compact camera that produces great quality photos without the hassle of changing lenses, there are plenty of choices available for every budget. Read on to find out which portable enthusiast compacts… By Mitchell Clark Aug 1, 2026 * Zeee Article ### What you missed in the DPReview community: July 2026 Get the latest community updates in this once-a-month review of news from our DPReview readers. See what happened in July 2026. By Mathew Anderson Jul 31, 2026 * Alex Hall / Alex the ok Article ### Check out this absurdly in-depth look at Polaroid film This one’s for the real nerds. By Mitchell Clark Jul 31, 2026 * Sony / Tamron News ### Sony wants to buy Tamron. Nikon and Canon shooters should pay attention What would a Sony-owned Tamron mean for photographers? By Mitchell Clark Jul 30, 2026 Load More ## Popular Galleries * ### Sony FE 100-400mm F5.6-8mm OSS 38 images * ### Canon RF 20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ sample gallery 41 images * ### Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 sample gallery 37 images * ### Sony RX10 V review samples 49 images * ### Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 S II sample gallery 52 images * ### Leica SL3-P sample gallery 63 images ## Camera Reviews Richard Butler Review ### The Sony RX10 V shows how far cameras have come in the past decade The Sony RX10 V brings almost a decade’s worth of tech improvements to Sony’s Type 1 sensor, long-zoom compact. 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