Panasonic’s Latest Rig Is a Mature Video Camera in Disguise

Plus, new hardware from Leica, Canon, GoPro and Apple

View in Browser February 23, 2025 This week, our attention was pulled in various directions in the lead-up to CP+ 2025, a.k.a. the biggest camera show of 2025. Dale published his final review of Panasonic's Lumix DC-GH7. Several brands, including Leica, Canon, and GoPro, announced new hardware. Apple entered the fray too by introducing its latest take on a budget iPhone - now dubbed the iPhone 16e, which is decidedly not meant for mobile photographers. Also, as a quick reminder, now's your last chance to enter to win $1,000 in photography gear.  — Ben Highlights Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7 review: A mature video camera disguised as a hybrid The newest version of Panasonic's Micro Four Thirds video-oriented flagship camera includes features like internal ProRes RAW recording, 32-bit Float audio capture and compatibility with Panasonic's Real-Time LUT system. The 7 Best compact zoom cameras in 2025 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 are our favorites. Last Chance to Win a $1,000 in Photography Gear In the market for new-to-you camera gear? This $1,000 MPB gift card should do the trick. Winter Games: Our February Photo Challenge is open for submissions Show us what 'Winter Games' looks like through your lens, whether it's winter sports, building a snowman, or just enjoying the year's coldest season. If you are into photography, this isn't the iPhone for you Apple's newly announce iPhone 16e comes at a more budget-friendly price, but with sacrifices to the camera setup. News Updates Leica revives a classic with an updated Summilux-M 50mm F1.4 lens The Summilux-M 50mm F1.4 lens is the fifth member of the Leica Classic Line, offering classic looks with modern image quality. Canon reveals PowerShot V1 vlogging compact, but you can't have one yet Canon has announced the PowerShot V1 large-sensor vlogging compact, but has yet to announce plans for the model outside Asia. GoPro quietly announces a refresh of its Max 360 action camera After plenty of rumors, GoPro has announced a new version of its Max 360, though with only minor changes. Accessory roundup: gimbals galore and more This week was all about gimbals, plus a new memory card and water-resistant light. Underwater wonders: Awe-inspiring images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 contest The winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 contest showcase majestic whales, thirsty camels and diverse underwater wildlife.   Further Reading   • AI-generated images can be art. They just can't be photos - Fast Co.   • Tiger Shark Swallows 360-Degree Camera (Watch) - Surfer Magazine   • Berlin 2025: 56 Cinematographers on How They Shot Their Features - Indie Wire   • The hardest working font in Manhattan - ArsLuna.org    Insta360's new accessory unlocks the Flow 2 Pro gimbal for Android users Thanks to the AI Tracking accessory, Insta360's recently released Flow 2 Pro smartphone gimbal is now compatible with Android phones and additional apps. DJI's latest gimbal comes in two flavors for casual users and pros DJI has announced the Osmo Mobile 7 Series, offering two models for different levels of users. Adobe celebrates 35 years of Photoshop with a new video series Adobe Photoshop is turning 35, and to celebrate, the company has announced a new video series with its longest-standing employee as host. 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.

Read Our Leica D-Lux 8 Review and More

Plus, learn why we love this extravagant strap

View in Browser February 16, 2024 This week, Richard shared his final review of the Leica D-Lux, which he described as "an infuriating combination of a great concept disappointingly executed." The team also updated our buying guides on the Best Cameras Around $2000 and the Best Travel Cameras. Mitchell also praised an "extravagant strap," which he might be his "new favorite piece of camera gear." We also covered plenty of camera news, including Zeiss's big tease and how researchers are saving architectural slide collections. As always, thanks for reading and supporting our work.  - Ben Highlights Leica D-Lux 8 review: tempting new zoom compact? Not so fast The Leica D-Lux 8 is a gently updated version of the D-Lux 7, bringing the latest interface and styling cues to match the Q3 and reminding us how much we like a good enthusiast compact. The best cameras around $2000 in 2025 What's the best camera for around $2000? This price point gives you access to some of the most all-round capable cameras available. Excellent image quality, powerful autofocus and great looking video are the least you can expect. We've picked the models that really stand out. The 7 Best cameras for travel in 2025 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. Portraits at F1.2: we've added to our Nikkor Z 35mm F1.2 S gallery We got our hands back on Nikon's new 'environmental portrait' lens, to add more people pictures to our gallery. This extravagant strap may be my new favorite piece of camera gear The Magpul MS4 isn't made for cameras, but that doesn't stop it from being an excellent strap. Last Chance to Win a $1,000 in Photography Gear In the market for new-to-you camera gear? This $1,000 MPB gift card should do the trick. News Updates Zeiss is back in the picture with a teaser for a new product In a cryptic Instagram post, Zeiss teased that something will be "landing soon." This lens from a classic brand brings retro looks to M-mount Cosina's latest lens for M-mount is ridiculously thin and lightweight. Planning a photography gathering? You may be eligible for funding help Aftershoot is now accepting applications for its second Create Together Fund cohort, offering funding to support photography communities. Has anyone seen the manual for this six lens, medium format camera? YouTuber Jack Joy has put out a call for information on a seemingly very obscure film camera. Leica x Burton: A match made in snowboarding heaven? Leica has announced yet another special edition camera, this time in partnership with Burton Snowboards. Red's adding Z-mount to its most powerful cinema cameras You can now get the Red Komodo-X and V-Raptor X with Nikon's Z-mount. Improved tethering is just one of Lightroom's new tricks Along with new tools for shooting tethered with Lightroom, Adobe has added a handful of AI-based features to speed up and simplify editing.   Further Reading   • Frozen in time: Rare early images of the Himalayas from Italian pioneer - BBC   • Andrzej Bartkowiak, ASC: When Prep Met Opportunity - The American Society of Cinematography    • How This A.I. Image Became the First to Snag Copyright Protection - Artnet    • The Getty Museum Acquires its First AI Photograph - Art News   Accessory Roundup: lights, camera, action Today we're looking at lights, ultra-portable SSDs, and more. PSA: Google is now automatically adding watermarks to images edited with Magic Editor In a move to help identify AI-based imagery, Google is rolling out its SynthID watermarks to photos edited with the Magic Editor's generative AI tool. Here's a calming video showing how Sigma makes a 70-200 lens This relaxing video provides a behind-the-scenes look at Sigma's factory in Japan, showing the full assembly process of its 70-200mm lens. How researchers are saving architectural slide collections A group of researchers at the University of California Riverside are working to save more than 1.2 million slides of architecture around the globe. Tokina's super wide-angle mirrorless lens is coming to Fujifilm X-mount First released for Sony E-mount, the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 will soon be available for Fujifilm X-mount users. Harman is sharing some film love this Valentine's Day Harman has announced a new film that is perfectly on-theme for Valentine's Day. The Wacom Intuos Pro drawing tablets get their biggest update since 2013 Wacom completely refreshed its Intuos Pro drawing tablet lineup with new button designs, a slimmer profile, and an updated stylus. Photographer dives to new depths for record-breaking image Photographer Steve Haining and model Ciara Antoski set a Guinness World Record for their photoshoot on a shipwreck off the coast of Florida. 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.