Testing Action Priority Mode on the Canon EOS R1

Plus, and interview with Sigma's CEO

View in Browser ​ April 20, 2025 This week we published our interview with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki about the brand's commitment to Foveon. We also shared more thoughts on using the Canon EOS R1 after testing Action Priority mode at a sporting event. Given the times, more news also surfaced this week on how pending US tariffs are impacting the camera industry.  — Ben Highlights A conversation with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki: Still committed to Foveon Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki talks about the state of the camera industry and shares an update on the company's full-frame Foveon sensor project. Canon EOS R1 shooting experience: let's see it in action We shot a football game with the EOS R1 to test out its Action Priority mode. Nothing Phone 3a sample gallery: Impressive features for the price The Nothing Phone 3a offers rather surprising camera features and quality for its budget-friendly price. Photography industry embraces change and innovation, Zenfolio's 2025 report finds Now in its 6th year, Zenfolio's 'State of the Photography Industry' report reveals new trends based on feedback from thousands of professional photographers. Accessory Roundup: flashes, picture frames and more This week revealed a few new flash units and a new Aura digital picture frame. News Updates Firmware Friday: Nikon and Sony headline this week's updates This week's firmware round-up includes updates from Sony and Nikon's Z9 and Z50II cameras. Image of Palestinian boy with amputated limbs wins World Press Photo of the Year World Press Photo today announced its 2025 Photo of the Year along with two finalists. Sony World Photography Awards 2025 reveals its Photographer of the Year The Sony World Photography Awards revealed the Photographer of the Year winner, as well as winners of the Open, Student and Youth competitions and the winning images from its 10 professional categories. Blackmagic Design halts US factory plans due to concerns over tariffs Blackmagic Design's plan to open a US factory has hit a snag. Polaroid unveils the Flip: a tech-packed instant camera made for an analog life This week, Polaroid announced the Flip – a point-and-shoot and tech-filled instant camera aimed at more intentional, analog photography.   Further Reading   • Autumn Dural Arkapaw Is the First Woman DP to Shoot in IMAX — with 'Sinners,' It's 65mm on Steroids - Indie Wire   • Viral AI-made art trends are making artists even more worried about their futures - NBC News   • Did you know that the camera sensor in your smartphone could help unlock the secrets of antimatter? - Phys.org   • Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck - BBC   •    Sigma issues apology for BF camera order delays as launch nears Sigma has said it received more orders for its new camera than anticipated, resulting in delays. Insta360 is teasing a new camera coming on April 22nd Insta360, known for its 360-degree action cameras, released a teaser trailer for an upcoming new product release on April 22nd. Adobe makes a strategic bet on AI-generated video with an investment in Synthesia Adobe invested an undisclosed amount in the British company Synthesia, an AI platform that allows anyone to generate videos without using cameras, microphones, or actors. Nikon promises to bring a much-requested feature to the Z6III The company says it's bringing bird autofocus to its mid-range full-frame camera. New smartphone image sensor promises the highest dynamic range available A new 50MP sensor from OmniVision claims to have the highest dynamic range of any smartphone sensor. 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.