For most of us, it’s hard to fit our workflows onto a single laptop screen – not efficiently, at least. Whether you’re coding across multiple windows, tracking live markets and news, or juggling messaging, emails, and documents, constantly having to switch windows is just a hassle. Portable triple-display add-ons have attempted to solve this before, giving remote workers and travelers a way to make use of multi-monitor productivity on the go.

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Frustration during repair jobs often comes from not having the right tool or bit size at hand, or from the tool’s battery suddenly dying mid-task. These are the inconveniences that Hong Kong-based company FixBuddy set out to address with the FixBuddy Ratchet. The team describes it as “the ultimate everyday screwdriver” intended for DIY enthusiasts, engineers, and designers.

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If you've ever dreamed of zipping through urban streets or effortlessly biking up a hill in the countryside, Velo De Ville has you covered. The German bike maker has launched the Revo-C, an urban ebike powered by a revolutionary motor developed by the Chinese drone and camera giant DIJ that's so far featured almost exclusively in electric mountain bikes such as the Amflow PL series.

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An Italian optics research firm might have just tackled literally the biggest issue I face while motorcycling: the sun in my eyes.

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Setting up any new camera can be an overwhelming experience because of the extensive number of settings and options. Making matters worse, every brand has its own quirks in default settings and button functionality. Canon cameras are no exception, but the guide below highlights some of the most important settings to adjust on your new Canon camera to help you hit the ground running.

Some settings apply no matter what brand of camera you have, which we've covered in a separate article. You may want to start there, especially if you're a beginner. It's also important to remember that each shooting style and genre has different needs; the items below apply to most photographers rather than to specific niche settings. If you're setting up a new Canon camera, these will give you a good place to start before you fully customize it to your needs.

To gain the flexibility of shooting Raw (or Raw + JPEG), access the "Image quality" option at the start of the Camera menus. Alternatively, you can also adjust image quality in the Q menu. It's important to note that when changing this setting in the main menu, you'll need to hit OK to approve, though you don't need to hit OK in the Q menu.

Like other camera brands, Canon offers a choice of Raw file formats. The primary Raw option provides uncompressed files, which is what we'd suggest for most people. CRaw applies lossy compression, particularly in deep shadows, limiting your processing latitude. Dual Pixel Raw is available on some cameras in a separate menu option, though we wouldn't recommend using it as it adds file size for little, if any, benefit.

Canon has implemented a password feature, apparently to comply with international regulations, to prevent unauthorized access to other devices your camera may be connected to. Note that it's not intended to prevent or deter theft. It is present on all new models and has been added to many older ones with firmware.

If you have an older mirrorless camera without updated firmware, you will not encounter this (until you update the firmware). But if you turn on a new Canon camera that comes with this tool, or one with updated firmware, you'll see a screen requiring you to set a six-digit PIN, which you cannot bypass. The camera will then require that password whenever you start it up or when it wakes from sleep mode. While some may appreciate the slight increase in security, for most, it's just an annoyance, and we'd recommend turning it off right away.

On subsequent startups, your camera will display a box labeled "Do Not Ask Again." If you check that box, as you may guess, you won't be asked to enter the password again. You can also turn it off in the Manage Password menu (found in the yellow Setup menu) by accessing the "Pword Request" option.

You can also change your password in the Manage Password menu and see a log of password changes. If you forget your password, you can reset it using the "Clear entered information" option on the "Manage Password" screen. Be aware, though, that selecting that will conduct a full factory reset of the camera.

Canon's recent R-series cameras have a menu option called ">Whole Area Tracking Servo AF" in the AF section of their menus. This prompts the camera to track whatever is under your chosen AF point (using the whole area of the screen) and can be engaged for any AF area mode, so long as the camera is set to continuous AF (Servo AF in Canon speak).

The easiest way of engaging this tracking mode is to bring up the Q menu and go to the autofocus area option (typically at the top left). You can engage and disengage tracking by pressing the Info button.

One word of warning, though: on all but the most recent models, the Q menu screen will say "Enable" next to the icon representing tracking. This does not mean you need to press the 'Info' button to enable the function; it actually indicates that the function is already enabled. Don't be confused by this grammatical error. On the most recent models, this has been fixed, and the screen indicates whether tracking is On or Off.

On first-generation R-series cameras (EOS R, EOS RP, EOS R6 and EOS R5), setting the camera to track the subject of your choice is a little more complicated. First, you need to engage Face + Tracking as your AF area (called "AF method" in the main menus), then change another menu setting called "Initial Servo AF pt for Face + Tracking." This gives you an AF target in AF tracking mode, letting you specify what you want the camera to track.

This menu option will be in the AF section of the menus, if your camera has one, or the Custom Function setting section, if it doesn't.

Many of Canon's mirrorless cameras offer an exposure mode called Fv mode that behaves similarly to Program, Av (aperture priority), Tv (shutter priority) and Manual all rolled into one, much like Pentax's Hyper Control System. On Canon EOS R‑series cameras (except the EOS R100, R50 and R50V, which lack Fv mode), you select Fv from the standard mode list via the Mode button or the mode dial, depending on the body. The feature lets you control the parameters most important to you, while the camera automatically sets the rest. It also makes it faster to adjust which setting you're controlling; you can simply twist the control ring to gain control over aperture, rather than having to switch to aperture priority mode.

When set to Fv mode, the camera automatically controls shutter speed, aperture, and ISO by default. However, the camera lets you change any combination of those three settings, as well as apply exposure compensation to adjust the camera's metering. You can control which setting the main dial controls, and also choose whether you want to have access to a second setting using the control ring built into RF lenses. From there, you're able to adjust them, just as you would in Tv, Av, or Manual mode. To hand control back to the camera, you can press a button that will reset either selected parameter or all of them to auto; which button does this depends on your camera.

While we like the idea of a mode that lets you control shutter and/or aperture, it also allows you to inadvertently set a manual ISO value, with the camera automatically setting aperture and shutter speed to match. This sort of ISO priority mode is never a sensible outcome, because it's a setting that should always follow from aperture and shutter speed, as they determine how much light your camera gets.

A fairly common user complaint with Canon cameras is that they tend to use quite high ISOs in low light conditions when ISO is set to auto. This risks leaving newer users frustrated and confused by noisy images. To help with this, Canon, like other brands, lets you set a maximum Auto ISO value in the ISO settings menu, so the camera won't exceed the limit you choose. If you're annoyed by your camera using high ISOs and you're prepared to deal with the camera hitting its ISO limit, you may want to set a lower Max ISO value. It's not something we'd recommend for everyone, but it is worth considering based on your preferences and shooting style.

Almost all of Canon's EOS R cameras are able to shoot true HDR images that will look more vibrant and lifelike when viewed on an HDR-capable TV, computer monitor or phone (it's only EOS R, RP and R100 users that miss out). However, it's worth noting that Canon offers two similarly-named options: "HDR Shooting (PQ)" that captures a single image and renders it so that it looks good on HDR devices, and HDR Mode, which shoots three images and merges them into a heavily-processed looking image for playback on standard dynamic range (SDR) displays. The first of these modes can be really good; the second, we'd suggest avoiding.

HDR (PQ) files are captured in the HEIF format, but the cameras will let you shoot HEIF + Raw, so you can process a standard JPEG later, if you want, either in-camera or in desktop software.

On some models, the camera will recommend enabling "Highlight Tone Priority" (HTP), which reduces exposure to capture additional highlight information. More recent models automatically engage HTP (though you can override this in the Highlight Tone Priority menu, if you insist). We would strongly recommend using HDR Shooting and HTP together: the results look great.

As you might expect, all Canon models also let you customize the functions assigned to several of their buttons. This is typically done via either the "Customize buttons for shooting" in the green, Customized Controls section of the menu on newer cameras or "Customize buttons" in the orange, C.Fn section on older models.

It's more deeply hidden in the R100, but it is there (Function settings / Custom Functions / Custom controls).

Canon cameras give you a couple of ways of getting semi-fast access to the settings you might want to change regularly. Most R models (except the R100, R50 and R50V) have an M-Fn button next to the shutter that lets you access up to 10 functions, controlled with the front and rear dials.

This can be customized by going your camera's Customize buttons menu, as described above. If you then select M-Fn or assign its "Dial Func" function to any other button, then press INFO, it'll take you into a sub-sub-sub-menu called "Dial function settings" that lets you choose which functions are assigned to which dial, in which order.

As well as this, there's the Q menu, which arrays up to eleven settings down the left and right of the live view display. On most of the last two generations of models, this can be customized, so that you can just have the settings you most often change populating the menu. The menu option, typically called either "Quick Control customization" or "Customize Quick control" found in the red, Camera menu. You may, for instance, decide that you would prefer quick access to the HDR PQ settings, rather than having full-time access to the image quality settings.

These are the settings we usually adjust, and the ones recommended by our community. Are there any others you'd recommend changing?

Downsizing to a tiny house usually requires some serious compromises. However, the English Garden has a remarkably roomy and stylish interior that feels more like an apartment than a traditional tiny house.

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Volkswagen knows what it takes to make a great van, whether we're talking commercial goods-hauler or MPV-cum-weekend camper. Sometimes that means working with the aftermarket to create a versatile van to take on multiple roles with little to no owner conversion necessary, something like the Caddy with flip-up rear bench. VW's latest piece of van kit doesn't even require a flip, permanently dividing the ID. Buzz into a split-personality cargo-MPV that seats a family of five while carrying all means of tools and packages in a discrete compartment. On the downside, it deletes the e-bus' ability to work with readily available aftermarket camper hardware.

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One of the smoothest, most curvaceous hunks of sleep-in fiberglass you'll see this year, the all-new Morningstar series from startup Awaken RV looks to "wake up" an age of higher quality American Midwest-built campers. The 23.9-foot (7.3-m) trailer leaves the notoriously shoddy stick-and-tin construction in the past in favor of a seamless double-hulled fiberglass build designed to make rot, corrosion, leaking and denting forgotten remnants of the past.

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$1000 might sound like a lot of money for a camera, but it's probably the least we'd recommend spending if you want to go beyond phone photography, especially as photography equipment is steadily getting more expensive. The picks on this list will give you more control than a phone and offer a more satisfying photographic experience.

At this price point, your options will be entry-level interchangeable lens cameras or larger-sensor compact cameras with built-in lenses. Compacts offer more control than a phone and a greater zoom range, but likely won't offer a huge jump in image quality compared to the latest flagship phones (despite their typically larger sensors).

Meanwhile, an interchangeable lens camera won't be as easy to carry around and comes with the added expense of lenses. However, they can make you feel even more involved in the photographic process, and the flexibility of swappable lenses will let you learn and grow into different types of photography as you develop your passion. They also feature much larger sensors than phones and the majority of compacts.

It's worth noting that camera makers sometimes assume that beginners will stick with the basic 'kit' zoom that comes with the camera, so it's worth checking whether a good selection of lenses is available (at a price you're willing to spend) before deciding which brand's system to buy into.

• Best camera under $1000: Canon EOS R10
• The better performer: Nikon Z50II
• The affordable kit: Sony a6100
• Best compact camera under $1000: Canon G7X III
• Best camera for content creators under $1000: Fujifilm X-M5

24MP Dual Pixel APS-C CMOS sensor | 4K/30p video (60p with crop) | 15fps shooting (23fps with e-shutter)

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• Capable stills and video camera
• Simple, effective AF in stills
• Relatively easy-to-use

• Video autofocus is less effective than stills
• Mediocre battery life
• Few sensible RF lens choices

There are a few things that earn it the top spot on this list. The first is its stand-out usability, with dual top-plate dials for controlling exposure settings and a joystick to control its very capable autofocus system. It also has a decent selection of lenses; third parties like Sigma and Tamron have stepped in to round out the selection of primes and higher-end zoom lenses available for it, so you have several good options for moving beyond the kit lens that came with it, something that isn't necessarily true with Nikon's system.

Overall, the EOS R10 is a very capable camera for its price point, and offers a lot of room to grow for those starting out in photography, especially now that there's a reasonable selection of APS-C lenses for it.

Read our Canon EOS R10 review

See Canon EOS R10 studio scene

While we much prefer the higher level of control that the EOS R10 provides, the less expensive Canon EOS R50 may also be worth a look if you're extremely budget-conscious but still want to stay in the Canon ecosystem. It has fewer control points – most notably, it misses out on the EOS R10's joystick – and it loses out on features such as 4K/60p video capture and faster burst rates, but it's still pretty capable.

We don't recommend the cheaper still EOS R100. It's based on a previous generation of technology, so it's slower and has less sophisticated autofocus.

We also like the Fujifilm X-T30 III in this price bracket. While its autofocus isn't quite as easy to use as Canon's, it has a flexible Auto mode that still gives you a fair level of control to let you grow into the camera, and a kit lens whose wide-angle focal range will be familiar to phone photographers. Fujifilm's "Film Simulation" JPEG color mode help it deliver really attractive out-of-camera images, and the retro design language has proven popular, too.

20.9MP APS-C sensor | Subject recognition AF | Full-width 4K video up to 30p

• Twin command dials
• Simple tracking AF w/ subject recognition
• Strong video specs

• Weak battery life
• Limited zoom lens selection
• Non-stabilized sensor limits video

The Z50II makes a case for being the best pick for beginners, thanks to a simple and mostly reliable AF system with automatic subject detection. Nikon has introduced a bright standard zoom lens for APS-C, providing a solid upgrade path from the kit lens, but hasn't allowed third parties to make similar lenses available on its mount, so you have fewer options than with other brands, overall.

Read our Nikon 50II review

Nikon's Z fc is a stylish camera based on the original Z50, which means it has the same sensor as the Z50II. We like it a lot, but the autofocus on the Z50II is such a marked improvement that it's hard to recommend picking up a Z fc at this point – you can read our full comparison between the two cameras here. If you have a strong attachment to the Z fc's aesthetics, your best option is probably holding off for a bit to see if Nikon updates the Z fc. If that's not an option, see if you can get it on sale or used.

24MP APS-C sensor | Hybrid AF with Real-time Tracking | 4K video capture

The Sony a6100 offers a lot of power in a compact, well-priced body. The 16-50mm power zoom isn't the best, though.

Photo: Richard Butler

Buy now:

• Excellent autofocus system
• 4K/30p video recording
• Tilting touchscreen LCD

• Less robust build quality
• Rolling shutter 'jello effect' present in 4K video
• Crop when recording 4K/30p video

It was a very capable and affordable camera when it was launched several years ago, offering some of the best autofocus around and a wide selection of lenses. The latter part is still an advantage, but many competitors' autofocus systems are now on par with the a6100's. However, it's still worth considering if you want to get both a camera body and a decent prime lens for under $1,000.

The a6100 is the most basic model in the a6000-series and doesn't feel quite as robust as its step-up siblings. It offers a lower-resolution electronic viewfinder, and control dials that are both thumb-operated. Its touchscreen flips upward 180-degrees for easy selfie framing and vlogging. It also uses Sony's old menu system, which can be a chore to work with.

Read our Sony a6100 review

See the Sony a6100 studio scene

20MP Type 1 Stacked CMOS sensor | 24-100mm equiv. F1.8-2.8 lens | 4K/30p video capture

Buy now:

• Nice grip and well-placed controls
• 4K/30p recording with live streaming to YouTube
• Fast burst shooting

• Lens is soft at wide-angle
• Limited battery life
• Contrast-detect only autofocus

The Canon PowerShot G7X III is the last in what used to be a popular style: the pocketable enthusiast photographers' compact, with a relatively large Type 1 20MP sensor and bright zoom lens. Canon has added features to make it more vlogging-friendly, but the clicking control wheel gives a satisfying, hands-on shooting experience.

A note on availability: the PowerShot G7X III has been difficult to get for a while, but Canon has recently reiterated that it's working on ramping up production. Still, getting your hands on one for anything near its original MSRP may require some patience.

Read our Canon PowerShot G7X III review

See the Canon PowerShot G7X III studio scene

26MP APS-C BSI CMOS sensor | Fully articulated 3" LCD | 6.2K 3:2 video up to 30p

• Great JPEG colors with dedicated dial
• Solid selection of vlogging features and UI
• Good level of direct control

• No viewfinder
• AF tracking performance isn't the strongest
• Unstabilized sensor

It's aimed at creators taking pictures and video for the web, with a suite of vlogging features that let you shoot video that's ready to upload as soon as you transfer it to your phone. It also has a dial for easily switching between 'Film Simulations,' Fujifilm's much-loved color modes, and the full suite of stills features from larger, more expensive models – minus a viewfinder. Its support for X-mount lenses also gives you access to the most complete range of APS-C lenses, no matter what journey you're on.

Read our Fujifilm X-M5 review

See the Fujifilm X-M5 studio scene

If you plan to shoot more videos than photos, it's worth considering the Canon PowerShot V1. It's a compact camera built for vlogging with its integrated 16-50mm equiv. F2.8-4.5 lens, large (for a compact) Type 1.4 (18.4 x 12.3mm) sensor, complete with optical image stabilization and an ND filter. While we don't think it offers an especially enjoyable photography experience, features like a built-in fan for cooling, headphone and microphone ports, very usable stabilization and the ability to shoot 4K60p with a 1.4x crop make it a quite powerful video camera for its size.

Click here to read the Canon PowerShot V1 review

If you only care about vlogging, and want an even more pocketable option, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 comes in under $1000 and can't be beat when it comes to stabilization thanks to its built-in gimbal. That, and the ability to sync with DJI's wireless microphones, earn it the top spot in our dedicated vlogging buying guide.

Click here to read our Best Cameras for Vlogging buying guide

This buying guide is based on cameras used and tested by DPReview's editorial team. We don't select a camera until we've used it enough to be confident in recommending it, usually after our extensive review process. The selections are purely a reflection of which cameras we believe to be best: there are no financial incentives for us to select one model or brand over another.

PocketBook’s new InkPad One pairs a 10.3-inch E Ink Mobius display with stylus support, transforming it from a simple e-reader into a tool for annotating PDFs and taking handwritten notes. It’s priced below most premium e-notes, aiming to make large-screen E Ink more accessible for everyday reading and productivity.

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American Robin with Cherry Tree in the background.

Fujifilm X-T3 w/ AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR | F5.6 | 1/2400 sec | ISO 800
Photo: Morris0

Continuing our new series on photography and gear, DPReview community member Morris0 shares how a childhood curiosity sparked by his parents’ camera grew into a lifelong passion for wildlife and avian photography – one that’s evolved into a finely tuned, travel‑ready Fujifilm setup built for lightness and precision.

After more than fifty years behind the lens, his bag today reflects both experience and intentional simplicity: every piece has its place.

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Based in New York City, Morris0 spends much of his time photographing wildlife along the Eastern Flyway, a prime route for migratory birds. Avian subjects dominate his portfolio, though his award-winning work also spans mammals, flowers, landscapes, and even aviation.

"I worked hard to refine my knowledge of lighting and composition, both of which I had learned from my father. I’ve won awards for the following types of photography: avian, mammals, insects, flowers, landscape and aviation," he tells us.

"As if I weren’t busy enough raising a family and working as an IT director, I also served as a school board president. I studied both computers and technical theater in college and even worked on Broadway as a lighting and sound designer. Today, I’m retired and loving it. I spend much of my time taking pictures and sharing what I’ve learned about photography."

"I’ve been taking photos since I was seven years old, using my first camera, a Kodak Instamatic 127 with those crazy flash cubes. My dad was an illustrator and comic strip artist, and I learned composition and the use of light from him. I was doing my own darkroom work by the age of ten and got my first SLR, a Canon AE‑1, at eighteen."

"While I’ve been taking photos for most of my life, it was around the year 2000 that I became truly passionate about photography. That was also when I went digital, started sharing my work online, and began entering various contests."

Wood duck in flight with long exposure to blur the wings.

Fujifilm X-H2S w/Nikon 500mm f/5.6E @ 500mm | F/6.3 | 1/60 sec | ISO 800
Photo: Morris0

"When digital came along, I first got a Canon G1, which was fantastic. Even with a teleconverter adapter, though, the focal length was too short for wildlife photography. My solution was to get a Fujifilm FinePix S602, since I couldn’t justify the cost of a DSLR at the time.

As my family’s finances improved, my wife told me to get the DSLR setup of my dreams, so I purchased a Nikon D70s along with an assortment of lenses."

Morris0’s current kit is built around two Fujifilm X‑H2 bodies, each carried on cross‑body straps so he’s always ready to shoot. The bag is for transport only. Once he’s in the field, both cameras are out and active.

When photographing birds, he leans on Fujifilm’s XF 500mm for tight shots, paired with a 1.4x teleconverter for added reach. If he expects large flocks or wider compositions, his second body carries the XF 70–300mm F5.6.

• Main Camera: Fujifilm X-H2
• Lenses: XF 500mm F5.6 and a XF 70-300mm F5.6
• 1.4x and 2x telconverters
• Sirui W-2204 waterproof carbon fiber tripod
• Jobu Junior 3 gimbal head, and a Gitzo ball head
• Think Tank Airport Advantage Roller
• ORORO heated glove liners
• Tilley LTM6 Airflo sun hat
• Desiccant packs and cleaning cloths
• Battery pouches with Fuji batteries
• A pouch with hex keys

Morris0's Think Tank Photo Airport Advantage Roller backpack with camera, lens and other accessories.

Photo: Morris0

"The heated gloves I use are Ororo heated glove liners, which are very thin and allow me to feel all the controls on my camera. Being able to feel the controls means I don’t have to take my eye off the viewfinder, which is a huge advantage when photographing action. There are several brands of heated gloves, but I’ve only tried these, and they’ve kept my hands warm even at -8°C (17°F). The batteries last a few hours, so carrying spares for long outings is a must."

"My hat is a Tilley LTM6 Airflo Sun Hat. The vent on top helps keep my head cool by letting the breeze flow through, making hot days in the sun much more comfortable. The wide brim provides excellent shade, and I also use the hat in the rain – it’s made of canvas and keeps water off my shoulders and face. It even works well in the snow when I wear it over my hood."

The top level of Morris0's packed camera bag.

Photo: Morris0

"I developed several pinched nerves in my neck and wrist that made my Nikon gear far too heavy to use. I couldn’t shoot for about six months, and when I finally could, I decided to lighten my load, likely the source of my problems."

"Switching to the Fujifilm X‑T3 paired with the XF 100-400mm lens was my solution. At that time, very few people were photographing birds in flight with that setup, which led me to explore the custom AF‑C settings. After a lot of experimenting, I shared my findings and settings with the community."

"When I first switched to Fujifilm, I worried that the XF 100-400mm wouldn’t hold up to my demanding shooting style – and I was right. When I sent it in for repair, I tried a Sigma 150–600mm with the then‑new Fringer Adapter and discovered how well they worked together. While I loved the performance of the 150-600mm, the long rotation required for zooming began to strain my arm. Eventually, I transitioned to the Nikon 500mm PF with the Fringer Adapter, and that legendary lens performed beautifully on the X‑T3."

The sun burns through the fog at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.

Fujifilm X-H2S w/ Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR | F5.6 | 1/900 sec | ISO 1600
Photo: Morris0

"Living in New York City, I’m fortunate to be along the Eastern Flyway, which brings a variety of seasonal birds to photograph. I also love to travel and have visited many national parks and cities. While I often shoot alone, I enjoy working in small groups and mentoring other photographers."

"I’ve had many wonderful photography trips, but the most recent, visiting Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge and White Sands National Park, was truly special. It included the best single day of photography I’ve ever experienced. The day began before sunrise at a crisp, cool -8°C (17°F), with fog and frost covering everything. The pre‑dawn light was incredible, and the entire landscape glowed orange.”

Snow Owl Photographed on the South Shore of Long Island on a foggy morning.

Nikon D200 w/ AF-S Nikkor 80-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 @ 260mm | F8 | 1/800 sec | ISO 400
Photo: Morris0

"Some digital photography advice for you all: simplify your setup, both to keep weight down and so that you can be intimate with your equipment. Invest in clothing and accessories that keep you comfortable, as it's much harder to be creative and to operate your gear if you're miserable."

You can also visit Morris0's social media channels on Facebook and his portfolio website.

Some responses have been edited for clarity and flow.

Editor's note: This article continues a new series, 'What's in your bag?', highlighting DPReview community members, their photography and the gear they depend on. Would you like to be featured in a future installment? Tell us a bit about yourself and your photography by filling out this form. If you're selected for a feature, we'll be in touch with next steps.

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Luna Systems, a Dublin-based startup, has built something that might actually make urban cycling less nerve-wracking: an AI-powered rear-view camera that acts like the collision warning systems already standard in modern cars. The device, called Luna Oculus, watches your back and (metaphorically) screams when danger approaches.

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Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... a 20,000 cubic-meter power-generating airship, floating 6,560 ft (2,000 meters) above the ground. Introducing the S2000 stratospheric airborne wind energy system (SAWES), the world’s first megawatt-level airborne wind power system, according to its developer, Beijing-based Linyi Yunchuan Energy Technology. The system has recently completed a test flight, successfully generating electricity from high-altitude winds without the need for towers or substantial ground infrastructure.

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Category: Outdoor Cooking, Gear, Outdoors

Tags: Kickstarter, Camping, Cooking, Titanium, Folding, Stoves

Welcome back to our Question of the Week series! This reader-focused series aims to get our photographic community to share thoughts on all sorts of photography-related topics in our forums. We pose questions about gear, favorite camera stores, advice, problem-solving and more, and you share your thoughts and opinions.

This week, we’re leaning into the holiday spirit! The season of giving (and occasionally re-gifting) is upon us, and that means it’s time to unwrap some memories – both heartwarming and hilarious.

What’s the best photography-related gift you’ve ever received? Maybe it was a dream lens that caused you to take on an adventure deep in the mountains, or a handmade camera strap that’s now an essential part of your kit. And what about the worst? Perhaps someone thought you needed yet another "World’s Best Photographer" mug, or that odd lens filter set that turned every photo a shade of green.

In this edition of our Question of the Week series, we want to hear your gift stories: the memorable, the useful and the truly baffling. Share your favorites (and flops) in the forum link below. Photos of the gifts (or what you created with them) are also more than welcome! We'll highlight some of your most entertaining and heartfelt responses in next week's roundup.

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With its length of just 7.2 m (23.7 ft), the Tiny Amsterdam is a bite-sized tiny house that suits regular travel or use as a vacation home. Despite its modest size, it has been designed to maximize living space and to keep things simple, meaning it looks surprisingly spacious inside.

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Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors

Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home