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Digital Photography Review is the most authoritative publication of digital photography gear in the world, including news, articles and expert reviews. Our experts review the best in cameras, lenses, accessories, photography tips, and more. - dpreview.com

· 1 month ago

Free and authoritative for camera and lens research — consult it before any gear purchase. Don't treat it as a tool; it's editorial content, not software you buy or deploy.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 50+ public sources; DPReview is an editorial publication, not software, so fit is judged as a research resource.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo evidence reviewed
  • Security postureNo security page found

Pricing

Free

Reader

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • Camera and lens shoppers comparing models
  • Enthusiasts wanting deep technical tests
  • Video gear researchers
  • Beginners learning photography tips

Not for

  • Anyone shopping for software — it's a publication, not an app
  • Buyers wanting one quick recommendation
  • People expecting purchase support, returns, or warranties
  • Teams seeking procurement or review-management tooling

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Site nearly died in 2023; long-term continuity now rides on Gear Patrol ownership

medium

The site earns a commission when you buy through its links

medium

Closure banner was removed quietly; verify coverage is current, not frozen

low

No security page published

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Most authoritative digital camera reviews since 1998
  • Free for readers; funded by affiliate links when you buy
  • Long-form written reviews plus DPReview TV video reviews
  • Survived 2023 shutdown; relaunched under Gear Patrol

Cons

  • Announced closure March 2023 after nearly 25 years
  • Affiliate commissions create potential review bias
  • No published security page or disclosures

Sources & method

- 11 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x4review x3security x1news x3

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 11

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Free to read, affiliate-funded
  • Ease of use: 3/5. Guess: 2023 redesign drew mixed reader reactions
  • Feature depth: 5/5. Deep written reviews, video, forums, comparisons
  • Support quality. No evidence reviewed
  • Security posture. No security page found
  • 1998 Founded Operating 25+ years
  • Free Cost to readers Funded by affiliate purchase links
  • Gear Patrol Owner Acquired from Amazon, July 2023
  • 13 Trustpilot reviews Tiny sample

Pricing

Reader

Free

  • All reviews, news, articles, forums
  • Funded by affiliate links and ads

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Readers treat DPReview as the definitive camera review resource and mourned its 2023 closure announcement.

Full analysis

Based on 50+ public sources; DPReview is an editorial publication, not software, so fit is judged as a research resource.

Free, authoritative camera gear reviews since 1998. Perfect pre-purchase research; not a software product.

Methodology

Based on 50+ public sources; DPReview is an editorial publication, not software, so fit is judged as a research resource.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. DPReview homepagedpreview.com
    official
  2. About the Site | DPReviewdpreview.com
    official
  3. DPReview.com looks forward to a new chapter with Gear Patroldpreview.com
    official
  4. How Gear Patrol acquired DPReview from Amazontechcrunch.com
    news
  5. DPReview.com to close : r/photographyreddit.com
    review
  6. I miss DP Review : r/photographyreddit.com
    review
  7. Farewell DPReview: 25 Years of Camera Historyluminous-landscape.com
    news
  8. DPReview TV on YouTubeyoutube.com
    official
  9. Read Customer Service Reviews of dpreview.com (Trustpilot)trustpilot.com
    review
  10. Security pagedpreview.com
    security
  11. Digital Photography Review - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
    news

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