Amazon is shutting down DPReview, the go-to camera reviews website

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It’s unclear what will happen to all the content.

Amazon will be shutting down, the trusted and comprehensive camera reviews website, as part of the 18,000 job cuts it announced in January. According toteam will continue publishing reviews and other content until April 10th, after which “the site will be locked, with no further updates made.”

The site, started in 1998, has become a cornerstone of camera journalism through thorough and thoughtful reviews. If you were ever researching a DSLR mirrorless camera , you’ve almost certainly come across its content. Personally, I spent hours pouring over the outlet’s charts, image samples, and notes on autofocus performance before I bought my first big camera, aUnfortunately, it seems like the almost 25 years’ worth of content may only be available for a little while longer.

The DPReview YouTube channel, which is a legendary institution in its own right, will also be coming to an end. Again, we’ve asked Amazon if those videos will still be available in the future. Jordan Drake, one of the hosts for DPReview TV, that he and co-host Chris Niccolls will continue to make YouTube videos, though almost certainly on a new channel.

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