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January 19, 2025

Richard shared his initial review of Leica’s fastest camera this week. The team also updated the studio scene with new photos from Leica’s D-Lux 8. We also took the Nikon Z50II traveling to capture some early sample images and introduced a new B&W street photography challenge, in addition to covering a ton of new hardware and accessory news. 

— Ben
Highlights
Leica SL3-S initial review: the fastest Leica ever, yet strangely familiar
The Leice SL3-S is the company's fastest interchangeable lens camera: a 24MP full-frame L-mount mirrorless capable of 30fps. But, as you might expect, this comes at a price.
Leica D-Lux 8 added to the studio scene
We put Leica's D-Lux 8 in front of our studio scene – see the results for yourself.
Packing light: early samples from the Nikon Z50II
As part of our ongoing review we took Nikon's Z50II traveling, to see how it held up.
B&W street photography: January Editors' Photo Challenge announced
We've had many requests for an Editors' Photo Challenge with a street photography theme, so here it is! Show us your best black and white street photo for a chance to be featured on the DPReview homepage.
Accessory Roundup: flashes, DJI DIY, a color kit, and more
In this accessory roundup, we're looking at some flagship flashes, a kit from Datacolor, some Fujifilm binoculars, and more.
Show off your best astronomy photos in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest
The Astronomy Photography of the Year contest highlights the world's best space photography. Entries are open from now until March 3.
News Updates
Cosina's latest wide angle prime is coming to Nikon Z-mount
The company announced an E-mount version of the Voigtländer Nokton 28mm F1.5 lens roughly a month ago, and now it's coming to Nikon Z-mount, too.
Honor's flagship Magic7 Pro includes a 200MP telephoto camera
Honor's Magic7 Pro features several high-resolution cameras, and is now available outside of China.
The power of the probe grows: Laowa's newest probe lens gains 2.3x zoom
Laowa's latest probe macro lens will offer 2.3x zoom for greater flexibility when shooting.
Insta360 announces a new all-in-one gimbal for smartphone creators
The Insta360 Flow 2 Pro promises improved Apple DockKit compatibility, better tracking and a sturdier build for smartphone creators.
DJI puts safety in the hands of users by ending No-Fly Zones
In a bold move, DJI says it will no longer enforce its No-Fly Zones, meaning safety is up to the individual users.

 
Further Reading
 
Sony expands its Camera Authenticity Solution in a firmware update for the a1 II, a1, and a9 III
In its first firmware update of 2025, Sony is updating minor functions on three of its professional cameras and expanding its Camera Authenticity Solution feature.
The winners of this infrared photo contest show life under a different light
The Kolari Vision Life in Another Light Infrared Photography Contest highlights the work of photographers capturing light across the spectrum.
Adobe is bringing real-time collaboration to Photoshop
Adobe will let you and multiple other people work on the same Photoshop document together.
DJI is flipping the script on what drones should look like
The DJI Flip takes a novel approach to the foldable design, resulting in a compact drone ideal for traveling creatives.
TTArtisan announces an affordable 23mm F1.8 for APS-C cameras
The TTArtisan AF 23mm F1.8 joins the company's growing lineup of fast and affordable prime lenses for APS-C users.
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