4 Things Every Photographer Should Know About Autofocus

Plus, our first shots from the Sony a7 V and more

View in Browser ​ February 22, 2026, This week, we published our beginner's guide to setting up one of the most confusing but critical features on any new camera: Autofocus.  Richard also shared his first images shot with the Sony a7 V, and our community camera kit series took an out-of-this-world shift into the cosmos in our interview with community member Michael S.   If your pet is one of your main photographic muses or you're just in need of an excuse to smile, voting is now officially open too today for our Canine Capers photo challenge. Oh, and did we mention there's some big news to share about DPReview and one of the world's largest photography trade shows? As always, thanks for being a reader and supporting our work.  —Ben Highlights A beginner's guide to setting up your camera's autofocus Autofocus options on cameras can be confusing if you're new to photography. Here's a rundown of the basic options you need to be aware of. Tales of the new king? Sony a7 V sample gallery Ahead of our full review, here's what the a7 V's images look like. This DPReview reader captures the cosmos from his backyard Continuing our new series on photography and gear, DPReview community member Michael S. shares how early sports photography and a lifelong love of astronomy grew into a passion for capturing wildlife and the night sky. Our "Canine Capers" photo challenge is now open for submissions Our February photo challenge is open for submissions until February 21. Show us your best dog pictures! DPReview selected as a Global Media Partner for CP+2026 The annual CP+ camera expo begins next week in Yokohama, Japan. Our team will be there to bring you the latest from the show floor and beyond. Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 sample gallery and impressions: Nikon's new budget zoom This budget full-frame lens is one of the cheaper options for Z5II buyers who want to do a little bit of everything. You can shoot anything. But maybe you shouldn't. Reflecting on how pushing ourselves to find self-imposed limitations may help us become better photographers. Check out these impressive DPReview reader camera collections Our latest Question of the week asked readers if they had a camera collection, and they certainly do! Check out the incredible array of cameras and gear our community has built over the years. News Updates Sony World Photography Awards: these 10 images topped the 2026 competition The Sony World Photography Awards category winners and shortlisted photographers have been announced. Google's new Pixel is light on upgrades, but smooths out a common annoyance Google has announced the latest phone in its lineup, the Pixel 10a. Tamron's latest F2.8 zoom resurrects an idea from the 90s The 35-100mm F2.8 is reminiscent of the company's similar 35-105mm lens from decades past. Tamron is making it easier for more people to customize its lenses The Tamron Utility app is coming to iOS with some new features, and a new accessory lets you connect your phone and lens wirelessly. Elsa Garrison reveals her massive kit for photographing the 2026 Winter Olympics Getty Images photographer Elsa Garrison shared details about her kit for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. This year's Female in Focus winners show the changing face of photography The winners of the Female in Focus x Nikon 2025 contest have been announced, with images centered around this year's theme, "On the Cusp." The ethics and art of aerial wildlife photography Our globetrotting wildlife photographer, Erez Marom, explains how to do aerial photography respectfully while still nailing the shot. 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 2026 DPReview. All Rights Reserved.