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Sunday, August 31, 2025

Our Early Thoughts on the Hasselblad X2D II 100C

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August 31, 2025

The team's focus this week was sharing early thoughts on Hasselblad's new X2D II 100C and sample galleries from the Ricoh GR IV and Google Pixel 10.

We also covered hardware news from Rollei, Blackmagic, DJI, and more.

As always, thanks for being a reader and supporting our work.


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Highlights
Hasselblad X2D II 100C initial review: All-in on HDR
Hasselblad has released an updated version of its X2D 100MP medium format Mirrorless camera, designed to capture high dynamic range images. It also sees a significant step up in focus performance.
Google Pixel 10 sample gallery: A triple-lens trade-off
Google's new base model Pixel 10 smartphone gains a telephoto camera for the first time, but are the downgrades to its other cameras worth the compromise?
Ricoh GR IV sample gallery: new compact on the block
See how the latest iteration of Ricoh's famous photographers' compact performs.
Question of the week: What five questions should you ask yourself when buying a new lens?
It's time for our second 'Question of the week' discussion in the forums! This week, we want to hear your thought process when choosing a new lens.
Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC sample gallery
A look at what Sigma's latest APS-C prime lens can do.
The DPReview team discusses the Ricoh GR IV
Dale, Mitchell and Mykim go over the new Ricoh GR IV, discussing who it's for, how it's different from the III and, of course, its price.
Hit the road: Our favorite photos from the August
You took us on a wild ride, with photos from across the globe, ranging from the vast expanse of the Arabian Peninsula to a frozen Mongolian lake.
What SD card does your camera need?
Choosing an SD card may seem as simple as going to the store and seeing what's on sale, but there's a bit more to it than that.
Is that old compact camera worth it? Here's what to watch out for
Retro compact cameras are all the rage right now, but there are risks involved with buying them.
News Updates
Is Rollei teasing something new and analog?
Rollei Analog posted on its Instagram account for the first time in nearly four years, announcing that it's back.
What are metering modes, and how should I use them?
Metering modes can be confusing. Here's what you need to know about that important camera setting.
Blackmagic announces dramatic price cuts for its Ursa Cine camera kits
Blackmagic has reduced the prices of its Ursa Cine camera kits, bringing substantial savings to filmmakers.
The DJI Mic 3 takes a winning formula and makes it smaller
The DJI Mic 3 combines the Mic Mini's compact size with the Mic 2's higher-end features.
Tech brand Nothing caught using stock photos as Phone 3 samples
A photographer confirmed that the British consumer electronics company Nothing used one of their images as a Phone 3 sample on a live demo unit.

 
Further Reading
 

 
The Nikon Z6III is getting a feature-packed update (with a big step forward for authenticity)
The Z6III's v2.0 firmware update is packed with features, including bird mode.
Are content credentials going mainstream?
Content Credentials may start showing up in images shot by average photographers.
Laowa's zoom fisheye lens is coming to medium format (with a catch)
Laowa has announced that its 8-15mm F2.8 zoom fisheye lens is now available for GFX and XCD mounts.
Hasselblad's new lens is a medium format standard zoom
The XCD 35-100mm F2.8-4 E fills the role of a fast standard zoom for the company's X System cameras.
Google Pixel 10 sample gallery: A triple-lens trade-off
Google's new base model Pixel 10 smartphone gains a telephoto camera for the first time, but are the downgrades to its other cameras worth the compromise?
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