Why Bad Photos Matter More Than You Think

Plus, Breaking Down Two of the Most Fascinating Cameras of 2026

View in Browser January 25, 2026, This week, the team got together to discuss two of the most interesting new cameras to be released early this year - the Leica-challenging Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, and the surprisingly oddball Instax Mini Evo Cinema. Abbey also shared an interesting perspective on photography after reflecting on her own photos taken last year, ultimately concluding that bad photos might matter more than you think. As always, thanks for reading and supporting our work. - Ben Highlights The DPReview team discusses the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome and Instax Mini Evo Cinema DPReview's editors talk about their thoughts on this month's camera releases and the community's reactions to them. Why bad photos matter more than you think It can be tempting to ignore the bad photos you take, but they are crucial to becoming a better photographer at every stage. Leica M11-P studio scene: the rangefinder with resolution We put Leica's 61MP rangefinder in front of our studio scene to see if its image quality can match its price tag. These are the photo projects that have kept you inspired and learning For our most recent Question of the Week, we asked you about projects you are working on, or have worked on in the past, to help maintain motivation, inspiration and learning. Here's what you all had to say. Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 sample gallery and impressions Tamron recently released its telephoto zoom for Z mount, so we took the opportunity to take a look at it. News Updates Adobe Premiere gets a cleaner name and some new tricks It now natively supports Nikon and Red's latest Raw format. Nikon focuses on licensees as it files patent case against Viltrox Asked about reports of legal action against unlicensed third-party lenses, Nikon says it "promote[s] technological advancement through healthy competition" via licensees. Our "Silly Signs" photo challenge is now open for submissions Our January Editors' photo challenge celebrates the strange, weird, interesting, and unique outdoor signs and is open for submissions until January 24. 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 2026 DPReview. All Rights Reserved.

The Best Camera of 2025 According to DPReview Readers

Plus, all the other camera news you missed.

View in Browser   January 18, 2025  2026 has barely begun, and the team has already covered several new camera announcements - including this week's new Leica-challenging and admittedly niche Ricoh GR IV Mono.  We also finished evaluating our video footage from the Sony a7 V and published a new guide on important settings to change on any new camera.  As always, we hope you enjoy this week's recap, and thank you for being part of the DPReview community.  —Ben Highlights DPReview Reader's Choice Awards 2025: Product of the Year DPReview readers have spoken: after two rounds of voting, it's time to announce the winner of our 2025 Reader's Choice Product of the Year. Five reasons the Canon EOS R1 gives pro sports photographers the edge Canon's first flagship professional mirrorless camera is loaded with features aimed squarely at those shooting from the sidelines. Breaking Leica's monopoly: Ricoh releases GR IV Mono Ricoh has released the GR IV Monochrome, its promised black-and-white only enthusiast compact. Sony a7 V video studio scene: what do you really need? Taking a look at the footage from the a7 V compared to competitors like the Panasonic S1II and Canon EOS R6 III. Question of the week: What projects are you undertaking to move your photography forward? For this edition of our Question of the Week series, we want to know what projects you are undertaking (or have in the past) to spark creativity. News Updates Our "Silly Signs" photo challenge is now open for submissions Our January Editors' photo challenge celebrates the strange, weird, interesting, and unique outdoor signs and is open for submissions until January 24. Important settings to change on any new camera If you just bought a new camera, there are a handful of settings you'll want to check and adjust right out of the box. Do photographers need the fastest external SSD? We tested three to find out We put a USB 3.2, USB4 and Thunderbolt 5 drive head-to-head to see if photographers would benefit from upgrading their external storage. From whales to coral reefs, this photo contest showcases underwater excellence The winners of the 2025 DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition have been announced, highlighting stunning underwater photography from around the world. Timed-to-perfection moments from the World Sports Photography Awards The winners of the 2026 World Sports Photography Awards have been announced, with epic images covering sport around the world. Will SD cards remain forever stuck in the past? Another CES comes and goes with no sign of progress for the SD card format. Fujifilm fully raises the curtain on the cinematic Instax Fujifilm's divisive Instax Mini Evo Cinema camera will soon be available outside of Japan. Eric Fossum earns the prestigious Draper Prize for pioneering the CMOS image sensor Eric Fossum, the inventor of the modern CMOS sensor and longtime friend of DPReview, was recently awarded the Draper Prize for Engineering, a top honor for engineering achievement. Apple's new Creative Cloud competitor lets you edit photos, music and video Apple's new Creator Studio subscription bundles apps for creators. 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 2026 DPReview. All Rights Reserved.