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June 23, 2025

This week, the OM-5 II occupied much of our team's attention, as did a surprising new smartphone app from Adobe that offers far greater control.  

We also covered the release of some new Leica-branded film, Peak Design's new tripod launch and other lens releases from Sigma and Vitrox. 

— Ben
Highlights
We discuss OM-5 II, Sigma's new F1.8 zoom and a surprise camera app from Adobe
The DPReview team sat down to discuss the community's reactions to this week's releases, plus some fresh Adobe news.
OM-5 II pre-production sample gallery and first impressions video
We spent some time shooting with the OM-5 II and its several computational photography modes. Here are some of the pictures we took, and our thoughts on it.
OM System OM-5 II review in progress: three years late
The OM-5 II is a subtle refresh of a pretty familiar camera.
Simple tricks to get more out of your smartphone camera
You don't need fancy gear or advanced settings to get more out of your smartphone's camera.
How good does the Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 make APS-C look?
We shot Sigma's updated APS-C super standard zoom on X and E mounts, to see how it behaves.
News Updates
Adobe quietly made a super-powered camera app for iPhone
The new app promises a lot more control and more natural-looking photos.
Bought a new M6? The latest Leica-branded product is for you
While the Leica MonoPan 50 film bears the Leica brand, it is likely a more familiar film stock.
Peak Design's new tripods are a big upgrade – literally
The new Pro Tripod line comes in three sizes, with the Pro Tall towering at 197cm (6.5').
Sigma revives fastest-ever APS-C zoom for (most) mirrorless systems
Sigma has released the 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art, a super-fast standard zoom for Fujifilm, Canon, Sony and L-mount APS-C cameras.
Viltrox's first full-frame Pro lens is fast and affordable
Viltrox managed to pack a lot of features into its affordable AF 85mm F1.4 Pro lens.

 
Further Reading
 
The BigPicture 2025 winners capture unseen insect beauty and powerful animal encounters
The winners of the California Academy of Sciences’ 12th annual BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition showcase remarkable scenes around the world.
Adobe's latest AI-powered Lightroom features solve some real problems
Lightroom will be getting an AI feature to help you quickly filter through tons of photos.
Stop the scroll: The power of a real photo exhibit
It's easy to scroll past endless images online, but when did you last visit a real photo exhibit? If it's been a while, you're missing out.
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