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December 15, 2024

With only a few weeks left until the end of 2024, we're continuing to share our thoughts on the best new cameras and camera accessories of the year. But we want to hear from you, too. So please take a moment to vote in our Reader's Choice Awards for the best camera, best prime lens, and best zoom lens. You'll find links to vote for each category at the bottom of this email. Cheers!

— Ben
Highlights
Gear of the Year - Richard's choice: Leica D-Lux8
Richard's Gear of the Year explicitly isn't the best camera he used this year, but it's one he feels strongly about, nonetheless.
'Happy Holidays': Winners of the December Editors' Photo Challenge
Twinkling lights, heartwarming moments and snowy landscapes – we asked readers to show us what the holidays look like through their lens, and you delivered! Here are our favorites.
Gear of the Year - Mitchell's choice: ThinkTank Retrospective 30 V2
To prepare for a job that requires carrying around a lot of cameras, editor Mitchell Clark bought a big bag. It's worked out well.
Buying a vintage point and shoot camera in 2024
If you're looking to pick up a used point-and-shoot camera, these are some of the things you should look out for.
Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD RF sample gallery
We shot a gallery with Tamron's first lens for Canon's RF mount.
Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 sample gallery – a lens with character?
Nikon's Z 50mm F1.4 prioritizes character over sharpness.
DPReview pop-up shop: Gear up with DPReview apparel and accessories
Check out our DPReview Pop-up Shop, featuring limited edition items from our 25th Anniversary collection designed to fuel your passion for photography.
News Updates
Canon makes Super35 global shutter sensor available to third parties
Canon has made a 10.3MP Super35 (∼APS-C) sensor with global shutter readout available to third parties.
Canon's latest feature costs $120 and is meant for school photographers
The company has introduced a paid 'Cropping Guide' function for the EOS R50, R10 and R7.
The Atomos Shinobi II now supports touch-to-focus on more cameras
You can now use the monitor to control the focus point for your Canon EOS R5 II, Nikon Z8, Sony FX3 and more.
Adobe Camera Raw can now remove photo-ruining reflections – without generative AI
The latest addition to ACR can show what's behind a reflection in a window.
Not dead yet: a DSLR lens tops LensRentals' 2024 charts
LensRentals' rundown of its most rented gear sees an unexpected revival of Canon's top EF lenses and cameras, even while EF-mount rentals experience an overall fall.

 
Further Reading
 
Here are some other stories that caught our attention this week:

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The Top 25 News Photos of 2024 - The Atlantic
 

 
Have your say: Vote now for the best camera of 2024
2024 was an exciting year for camera releases, with new models ranging the gamut, including high-performance flagship bodies, impressive enthusiast options, and even one compact model. Here's your chance to vote for your favorite camera of 2024.
Have your say: Vote now for the best prime lens of 2024
Prime lenses aren't what they used to be, continuing to push the boundaries for quality. Vote now for your favorite prime lenses of 2024.
Have your say: Vote now for the best zoom lens of 2024
Zoom lenses continue to evolve. This year, we saw a collection that includes second gen designs, great travel lenses and more. Now it's your turn to vote for your favorite zooms of 2024.
Browse our 25th-anniversary content hub and join us in reflecting on how much the camera industry has evolved over the last 25 years.
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