Recapping a Wild Week for Mobile Photography

Plus, Lumix DC-S1RII sample shots and more.

View in Browser ​ March 9, 2025 After a jam-packed week of CP+ coverage, our focus shifted this week more toward mobile photography. This year's Mobile World Congress was arguably the most interesting in years and packed with novel devices featuring a variety of bold ideas on merging traditional camera hardware with mobile form factors. We also shared our sample gallery of the Panasonic Lumix DS-S1RIII with shots from Japan and covered Fujifilm's first teaser for a major X Summit in March. Thank you as always for being part of the DPReview community! — Ben Highlights Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RII sample gallery We've gotten to take some shots with Panasonic's latest high-resolution hybrid camera. Fujifilm teases a new camera in X Summit announcement Fujifilm shared a video to some of its social media accounts, announcing the X Summit and hinting at a new camera. Sony's content authenticity system isn't just for pro cameras anymore Sony's Camera Authenticity Solution is now available on the a7 IV, for select users. Apple's new Macs take portability and power to the extreme Apple has announced a new MacBook Air and Mac Studio, with some big upgrades. News Updates Polaroid promises the Now Gen 3 instant cameras are better by some distance Polaroid has announced the third generation of its Now and Now+ instant cameras. Accessory Roundup: lights, iPads, bags and more This week we're looking at new iPads, lights, and tripod accessories. The winning images of the GR Photo Festival 2024 celebrate daily life The GR Photo Festival is open to anyone taking photographs with a Ricoh GR series camera. Disappointed with the iPhone Camera Control button? This smartphone might have a better idea Nubia's latest smartphone offers a more tactile way to use the phone's camera. This RealMe concept turns a smartphone into an interchangeable lens system RealMe's concept phone features an M-mount for the use of full-frame lenses.   Further Reading   • Spectacular photo taken from ISS shows 'gigantic jet' of upward-shooting lightning towering 50 miles over New Orleans - Space.com   • Remarkable NASA photo captures U.S. civilian jet breaking the sound barrier: "Makes the invisible visible" - CBS News   • Christie's AI art auction outpaces expectations, bringing in more than $728,000 - The Art Newspaper   • .Lol Crawley BSC wins Oscar for The Brutalist - Cinematography World   Xiaomi wants to stick a Four Thirds camera to the back of your phone The company's "Modular Optical System" uses magnets to add an even bigger camera to your phone. The Nothing Phone (3a) Series features bold designs and upgraded cameras Nothing has announced its Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro smartphones, keeping its tradition of bold design going strong. Peak Design is finally selling a roller bag Peak Design's roller bag is packed to the brim with the considered features the company's known for – with a price tag to match. This is the most Leica-looking smartphone we've ever seen The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features Leica lenses with a Type 1 sensor. Atomos' latest Shinobi monitor is small, bright and $250 Atomos' latest display can reach up to 1500 nits, but cuts a few features to get to its impressive price. 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 2025 DPReview. All Rights Reserved.