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View in Browser October 27, 2024 This week was highlighted by Mitchell's in-depth follow-up coverage of the most significant updates announced at Adobe Max. We also found time to round up and recap all of the reviews we've conducted so far this year and update our buying guide to the best cameras under $1500. - Ben Highlights Review recap: What we put to the test in 2024 (so far) We're coming up on the end of the year, so here's a recap of the reviews and testing we've done in 2024! Adobe Content Credentials check-in: the quest to verify images, video, and more on the web Adobe's continued working on its Content Credentials system. We sat down with the head of the initiative to discuss new developments and its future. Behind the Scenes: the story behind new features in Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom We caught up with a few product managers and engineers at Adobe Max, and talked with them about the new features in the company's photo editing suite. The Best cameras under $1500 in 2024 What's the best camera for around $1500? These midrange cameras should have capable autofocus systems, lots of direct controls and the latest sensors offering great image quality. We recommend our favorite options. Gear we love: My decade-long test of the Lowepro Photo Sport 300 photo pack We don't usually test a product for ten years before reviewing it, but after a decade of using the Lowepro Photo Sport 300 AW II on an almost daily basis, Managing Editor Dale Baskin tells us why he loves this pack. Celebrating 25 Years of DPReview Browse our 25th-anniversary content hub and join us in reflecting on how much the camera industry has evolved over the last 25 years. News Updates Leica promises Camera to Cloud Frame.io integration for mirrorless models Leica has confirmed the 'Camera to Cloud' Frame.io integration system will be added to the SL3 this year, and to selected mirrorless cameras thereafter. 8K adventure: Insta360 announces the Ace Pro 2 action camera Insta360 has announced the Ace Pro 2, its newest action camera and successor to its Ace Pro model. It includes features like 8K video, dual AI processors, longer battery life and up to 120 seconds of video pre-capture. New Lomo'Instant Wide Glass claims to have the world's sharpest instant camera lens Lomography claims its new Lomo'Instant Wide Glass camera, which includes a ~35mm full-frame equivalent lens, is great for portraits and editorial shots. Leica celebrates 70 years of the M series with $23k platinum-plated camera kit Leica has announced it will make 250 platinum-plated film rangefinder kits to celebrate seven decades of its M-series cameras. Each will cost $22.995. Apple's gearing up for a week of new Mac announcements Apple has announced that it'll be sharing some Mac-related news next week. We're hopeful for new MacBook Pros. Sirui announces an 85mm F1.4 full-frame autofocus lens for Sony, Nikon and Fujifilm Sirui has announced its first full-frame autofocus lens, aimed at portraiture and videography.   Further Reading   Here are some other stories that caught our attention this week: • A Picture Is Worth 4.6 Terabits 19th-century photography technique employed in novel data storage method - IEEE Spectrum   • What Can You Learn from Photographing Your Life? - The New Yorker   • How I Feel Back in Love with iPhone Photography - The New Yorker   • Grateful Dead photographer Bob Minkin remembers bassist Phil Lesh - CBS News   DPReview 276 5th Avenue, Suite 704 - 3126 New York, NY 10001 You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review weekly newsletter. To update your preferences, click here. To unsubscribe, click here. Alternatively, log into dpreview and visit your user profile settings, uncheck the Newsletter Subscription checkbox, then click on Save changes. Click here to forward to a friend. If you're new to this newsletter, you can subscribe here.  Preferences |  Advertise | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information 2024 DPReview. All Rights Reserved.