What the Fujifilm X Half Gets Absolutely Right

View in Browser ​ June 8, 2025 This week the team dug into some bigger questions around Fujifilm's new camera lineup. We also continued our coverage on how to travel with ca As usual, we also covered all of the major camera hardware news and rumors that surfaced throughout the week. And if you haven't noticed already, we're also spending more time in the forums these days, so we hope you'll join us there for more conversation.  —Ben Highlights Whatever its faults, the Fujifilm X half gets one thing absolutely right Fujifilm's X half and Sigma's BF could barely be more different, but both recognize that photography meant to be enjoyed. Is the Fujifilm X-M5 worth the wait? Fujifilm's creator-focused camera is a capable, stylish hybrid camera for creators, but it can be hard to find. What are the alternatives? Are DSLR or mirrorless cameras better for travel photography? If you're in the market for a new travel camera, you'll need to consider whether a mirrorless or DSLR is best for your needs. How to safely carry your camera on hikes Bringing a camera along on hikes is fun, but you still need to keep it – and yourself – safe. How the money men nearly killed a classic camera brand This week we were reminded of the Hasselblad Lunar and, since we were there at its announcement, thought it would be interesting to look back at its history. June Editors' photo challenge is now open: Chasing Summer The theme for our June Editors' photo challenge is 'Chasing Summer'. Show us what summer fun and adventure look like through your lens for a chance to be featured on the DPReview homepage later this month. What should I get instead of the Fujifilm X100VI? With Fujifilm still struggling to address back-orders, are there alternatives to the in-demand photographers' compact? News Updates Fast and wide: Laowa unveils an 8-15mm F2.8 zoom fisheye lens Laowa's latest lens offers two types of fisheye perspective with a fast and constant F2.8 aperture. Bright future beyond Bayer: new tech captures color without light loss A new technology promises to boost resolution and unlock the light lost to color filters. United Nations World Oceans Day photo contest spotlights stunning images of marine life The winners of the 12th annual photo competition for United Nations World Oceans Day have been announced, showcasing extraordinary images of whales, sharks, jellyfish and more. Fujifilm drops hints about a new rangefinder-style camera Fujifilm released a short teaser video, suggesting a new rangefinder-style camera is on the way. Firmware Friday: Power zoom features come to two Nikon cameras Nikon has added support for power zoom features on two of its cameras, while select Fujifilm and Sony cameras and four Sigma lenses received minor updates.   Further Reading   • South Korea Opens Its First Public Museum Dedicated to Photography - Peta Pixel   • He Faced Decades Behind Bars for His Art. Now He Has a Show in N.Y.C. - The New York Times   • Jennifer Lopez sued in copyright case for posting photos of herself - BBC   •Portraits: personalized AI coaching built alongside real experts - Blogs.Google.com   Could Sigma's new T1.3 cine lenses hint at super-fast photo primes? Sigma has announced a series of super-bright cinema primes, along with rebodied versions of its fast photo zooms. CCD image sensor pioneer George E. Smith passes away at 95 Dr. George Elwood Smith, one of the co-inventors of the CCD image sensor, passed away last week. A sneak peek at some of the best 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards submissions The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards are still open for submissions through June, but here are some of the front runners so far. Wacom reveals upgraded Cintiq pen displays for creatives Wacom has announced new versions of its Cintiq lineup, offering slimmer designs, upgraded displays and flexible setups. A surprising brand unveiled a curious compact camera Lenovo is releasing a highly affordable compact camera, but only in China. Worlds apart, cameras alike? NASA scientist explains interplanetary photography (and its Earthly similarities) Ever wonder how NASA captures stunning images from deep space probes? Interplanetary scientist John Spencer takes us behind the scenes and reveals the familiar principles linking cosmic photography to our own. Photoshop mobile arrives on Android with all features free during beta Adobe's Photoshop mobile app was first released for iOS, but now it's coming to Android, too. 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