2016 saw DPReview staff travel around the world, for our ongoing series of long-form videos. In this article, Barney takes us on a guided tour though the year in Field Tests. Read more
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January 1
Photographer Nick Steinberg goes above the clouds to capture some incredible images of the dense fog that inundates the San Francisco Bay area in California. Read more
Picking favorites is hard, but our readers were up to the task when we asked them to share their favorite shots of 2016. Here are just some of the standout images submitted. Read more
December 31
Picking favorites is hard, but our readers were up to the task when we asked them to share their favorite shots of 2016. Here are just some of the standout images submitted. Read more
December 30
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Dec 30, 2016 at 19:25
A short video introduces Gian Luigi Carminati, a 76-year-old technician from Italy, who has been repairing analog cameras for nearly 60 years. Watch the video
Some iPhone 7 Plus owners are reporting camera and overheating issues with their phones. Read more
We've got a lot of very talented readers that contribute to our site, and picking our favorite images submitted to the 'Places' category was no easy task. Read more
December 29
The GearEye system uses RFID technology to make sure all the items you need for a photo shoot are in the bag when you leave the house. Read more
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camera newsDec 29, 2016 at 12:00
YI has been very busy over the past year, and it appears that they aren't done yet. A new 4K action cam and a carbon fiber drone 'smart drone' have just been announced ahead of CES 2017. Read more
December 28
Leaked images of the new upcoming LG flagship smartphone a show a sleek modern design that sports a dual-camera. Read more
After talking herself out of buying one for years, DPR homepage editor Allison Johnson finally picked up a Fujifilm Instax mini Neo 90 this year – and it hasn't left her side since. Read more
December 27
According to rumors posted on a Japanese blog, Apple will be launching a 5" iPhone with dual-cameras in 2017. Read more
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camera newsDec 27, 2016 at 19:34
In the midst of turbulent times for some traditional camera manufacturers comes a new report predicting an impressive rise in the global market value of digital photography, spurred by everything from cameras and lenses to processing software. Read more
The Gionee M2017 smartphone features a dual-camera that, like on the iPhone 7 Plus, offers a 2x optical zoom. A 7,000mAh battery should allow for even the most intense mobile photography sessions. Read more
Are you the proud owner of a shiny new camera? Congratulations! Here are a few other things you may want to acquire to get the most out of your new photographic companion. Read more
December 26
Last year, for the first time, we decided to get together as a team and discuss what we thought was the best gear of the year. And you know what? It was so much fun that we decided to do it again this year. See winners
This lens was just too good to pass up as a Gear of the Year nominee, so our resident landscape shooter Chris decided to add the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III to his list of picks. Read more
December 25
As 2016 comes to a close, we'd like to wish you a wonderful holiday season and offer a sincere thanks for being part of our readership and community. Read more
December 24
December 23
Photography hobbyist and industrial designer Jordan Steranka has published images of a new concept tool called the Aperture Wrench, a wrench with a design inspired by a camera’s diaphragm. Read more
With 87 points the Sony Xperia XZ achieves the same DxOMark result as the Xperia Z5 and Lenovo Moto Z Force. Read more
December 22
A Leica-branded dual camera module fails to propel the Huawei Mate 9 to the top of DxOMark's Mobile rankings. A score of 85 for Huawei's latest flagship puts it in the 12th position – currently shared with the LG V20. Read more
Taiwan-based filter maker STC is offering an Astro-Multispectra filter for several full-frame Nikon DSLR cameras, clipping over the camera's sensor to cut light pollution for astrophotography sessions. Read more
The LG V20 features a dual-camera with secondary wide-angle module. In the DxOMark Mobile ranking it shares the 12th position with the Huawei Mate 9. Read more
These days, we take things like touchscreen displays and Wi-Fi for-granted. But back in 2000 there existed a camera that had Internet connectivity and a lot more. Read more
December 21
The 48Hr Switch by Temporary Forevers is a convertible briefcase/backpack/messenger bag designed to hold camera gear and much more. Read more
Sony has launched the Cyber-shot HX350 in European markets, offering a 50x zoom lens and 20.4MP BSI CMOS sensor like its HX300 predecessor. Read more
The Kamerar ZOOM attachment lens kit includes a fisheye/tele and a macro combo for the dual-camera on Apple's iPhone 7 Plus. Read more
The Google Pixel XL doesn't have the most hardware bells and whistles, but it does deliver the best image quality among current smartphone cameras. Read more
Innovative sensor designs are making it possible to push the boundaries of global shutter technology in consumer and ultra high speed applications – including the ability to record longer one million fps clips at higher resolution. Read more
December 20
The world needs professional photojournalists now more than ever. Please note, the image that follows is graphic in nature. Read more
The EOS M5 is Canon's most ambitious mirrorless camera yet, combining enthusiast-friendly controls with Dual Pixel autofocus and a well polished touchscreen interface - but how does it fare in a crowded market segment? Find out in our full review. Read more
For the past few weeks we've been running a series of polls to find out what you - our readers - think of the major product releases of 2016. It's time to announce the winners of the first round of voting! Read more
Industrious YouTube user Grant Thompson recently subjected the GoPro HERO5 Session and HERO5 Black cameras to a very chilly torture test: dunks in liquid nitrogen. See video
December 19
Chinese optical manufacturer Mitakon has announced a macro lens with a maximum magnification ratio of 4.5:1: the Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm F2 4.5x Super Macro. Read more
HMD Global, which owns the rights to manufacturing Nokia-branded smartphones, is expected to launch a device with dual-camera and Xenon-flash in February. Read more
Was the third time the charm for the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L? To find out check out our full review. Read more
SponsoredDec 19, 2016 at 11:00
Filmmaker ScottDW put down his cinema-grade gear and picked up the Canon EOS 80D for a recent video shoot – and the results surprised him. See video
The Nikon D500 has been one of our favorite cameras since it was released earlier this year. Find out why after a challenging video shoot, the D500 made Barney's pick for Gear of the Year. Read more
December 18
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Dec 18, 2016 at 11:00
A photographer from Portugal has won the £4000 top prize in 2016’s Travel Photographer of the Year competition with a pair of portfolios of volcanic landscapes and, in contrast, a document of the life of fishermen in Ghana. See photos
December 17
Billions of photos were uploaded to Flickr this year; here's a sampling of the most popular images shared on the website in 2016. Read more
December 16
Canon has announced that four compact Pixma printers it released in Europe will now be coming to the USA. The new Pixma TS models are said to be smaller and quicker than previous versions, taking up less desk space and starting up in just six seconds. Read more
Canon has issued a service notice advising users of counterfeit Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II DSLR lenses that ‘fraudulently display the Canon logo’ and company trademarks. Here's how to spot a fake. Read on
The Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro offers 1:1 magnification for a relatively minimal investment. We took it to our local conservatory and around the neighborhood to see how well it performs when getting extremely close to our subject. See gallery
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Have your say
Have Your Say: Best Product of 2016
- Fujifilm X-T223.6%
- Nikon D50025.4%
- Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4E8.2%
- Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F47.5%
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-G857.2%
- Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art6.7%
- Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 Art5.1%
- Sony a63006.4%
- Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III3.7%
- Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V6.3%
Total voters: 3,528
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