Best of Black Friday deals, understanding color and more | DPReview Newsletter

[View in Browser]( [Top DPR Masthead Image]( [DPReview Title Image] The DPReview Newsletter Thursday, November 23, 2023 It's Black Friday and if you're reading this from bed—good job! You've no doubt realized the [best deals]( can be had online without jockeying for a position in front of store doors. Twenty-odd years ago this day was uniquely American, a US retail industry term for the day after Thanksgiving, where holiday sales helped stores go from negative earnings (in the red) to profit (in the black) for the year. Today, it's morphed into a worldwide shopping event from South America to Australia and all points in between, and there are plenty of camera and photo gear deals to be found no matter where you reside around the globe. But how do you sort out what's a hidden gem at a discount versus junk masquerading as a great deal? We've got you covered with our round-up of the [best Black Friday deals]( [newly updated buying guides](. — Shaminder Highlights [Best 2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on photography gear]( [Best 2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on photography gear]( It's that time of year again: When people get up way too early to rush out to big box stores and climb over each other to buy $99 TVs. We've saved you the trip, highlighting the best photo-related deals that can be ordered from the comfort of your own home. [The 7 Best compact zoom cameras]( [The 7 Best compact zoom cameras]( If you want a compact camera that produces great quality photos without the hassle of changing lenses, there are plenty of choices available for every budget. Read on to find out which portable enthusiast compacts are our favorites. [Intro to Color Calibration: How monitor calibration actually works]( [Intro to Color Calibration: How monitor calibration actually works]( A color-accurate monitor is an essential piece of the digital creator's toolkit. In this guide, we'll go over everything you need to know about how color calibration actually works so you can understand the process and improve your workflow. News Updates [Sony completes second round of AP testing of C2PA in-camera authenticity technology]( [Sony completes second round of AP testing of C2PA in-camera authenticity technology]( Sony, the Associated Press and 'Photo Mechanic' maker Camera Bits have run a month-long field-test to evaluate capture authentication and a subsequent workflow. [Ricoh announces Pentax WG-90, a take-anywhere rugged compact camera]( [Ricoh announces Pentax WG-90, a take-anywhere rugged compact camera]( Ricoh has announced the Pentax WG-90, a re-branded version of its WG-80 rugged, waterproof camera. Further Reading • Read the above story about color calibration and want to learn more? Start with our [primer on colorimetry]( • Don't buy anything without first checking our recently updated [buying guides]( • [Five things]( to consider before purchasing a drone • From the archive: Don't trust just anyone to print your holiday photos, see who comes out on top in our [photo printing showdown]( • The [state of the camera]( industry in 2023 [LowePro PhotoSport Outdoor BP 24L AW III backpack review: A great pack for hikers who dabble in photography]( [LowePro PhotoSport Outdoor BP 24L AW III backpack review: A great pack for hikers who dabble in photography]( The LowePro PhotoSport Outdoor is a camera pack for photographers who also need a well-designed daypack for hiking and other outdoor use. If that sounds like you, the PhotoSport Outdoor may be a great choice, but as with any hybrid product, there are a few tradeoffs. [Sony a7C II review: small camera, little compromise]( [Sony a7C II review: small camera, little compromise]( The Sony a7C II refreshes the compact full-frame with a 33MP sensor, the addition of a front control dial, a dedicated 'AI' processor, 10-bit 4K/60p video and more. It's a definite improvement, but it helps if you value its compact form. [Nikon Z8 review: a supercharged D850 successor]( [Nikon Z8 review: a supercharged D850 successor]( The Nikon Z8 is a $4000 Stacked-CMOS full-frame mirrorless camera that offers most of the capabilities of the range-topping Z9 but in a smaller, less expensive body. DPReview 276 5th Avenue, Suite 704 - 3126 New York, NY 10001 You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review weekly newsletter. To unsubscribe, [click here](. Alternatively, log into dpreview and visit your [user profile settings,]( the Newsletter Subscription checkbox, then click on Save changes. Click [here]( to forward to a friend. If you're new to this newsletter, you can subscribe [here](. [Advertise]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Do Not Sell My Personal Information]( 2023 DPReview. All Rights Reserved.