Whats Your Favorite Camera Store?

Plus other camera news you missed this week

View in Browser October 12, 2025 This week, the team addressed an age-old iPhone question: Will upgrading my phone noticeably improve my smartphone photos? We also asked the community to share their favorite camera stores and updated our buying guide covering the best cameras under $1000. As always, thanks for reading our work and being part of the DPReview community! — Ben Highlights iPhone 17 Pro camera upgrade: is it worth leaving your 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16 Pro behind? Thinking of upgrading your iPhone Pro for better photos? We compare the new iPhone 17 Pro with every Pro model since the iPhone 12 Pro to help you decide if it's really worth it. Tamron 18-300mm sample gallery: versatility in a compact package A little bit of everything from the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD RF mount lens. Question of the week: What is your favorite camera store? For this edition of our 'Question of the week,' we want to know about your camera store shopping experiences! Have you visited a digital photography or camera store you loved? Let us know! Our October "Fall Follies" photo challenge is open for submissions Our latest Editors' photo challenge, "Fall Follies," is now open for submissions. Show us what fall follies look like through your lens for a chance to be featured on the DPReview homepage later this month. The Best cameras under $1000 in late 2025 Around $1000 is increasingly becoming the entry point for modern interchangeable lens cameras. We look at what you can get for your money, and which we think is best. Updated following our review of the Nikon Z50II. How to use my camera's light meter Learning how to use your camera's light meter will allow you to properly adjust your settings without the guesswork. News Updates AI-powered mirrorless camera maker adds Nano Banana, tries to avoid slip-ups Camera Intelligence, which previously made the AI-driven Alice Camera, is back with the second-gen Caira camera, adding Google's latest generative image editing tools. Sirui's new 35mm F1.4 is a fast, wide autofocus prime for (almost) everyone The full-frame lens is available for Sony E mount, Nikon Z mount, L mount and Fujifilm X mount. DxO introduces Premium Support with 24/7 expert help for photographers Technical difficulties don't just occur during business hours. DxO seeks to remedy that with a new round-the-clock premium support service. The Pure Street Photography Awards 2025 celebrate candid moments around the world The winners of the 2025 Pure Street Photography Awards have been announced, showcasing unique moments around the world. What the heck does Di III VXD G2 mean on a Tamron lens? Tamron lenses tend to have quite a few letters and numbers in the product name. In this article, we break down what they all mean to help you prioritize what matters.   Further Reading   • Explore Trailblazing Street Photography in 'Faces in the Crowd' at MFA Boston - This Is Colossal   • NASA and India unveil the first images from the most powerful radar satellite ever built - Earth.com • Xtra: the company that lets DJI sneak its popular cameras into the US - The Verge   • ChatGPT image snares suspect in deadly Pacific Palisades fire - BBC   Nikon users are finally getting the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 VC G2 The lens is much smaller and lighter than its more standard 70-200mm F2.8 counterparts. Reebok x Kodak collection brings nostalgia to a new generation Enjoying a quasi-renaissance with Gen Z youth, the iconic film company has collaborated with Reebok on a line of shoes and apparel. Questions swirl over Affinity's future as Canva teases an announcement Affinity has stopped selling its software ahead of "big changes" coming on October 30. 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.