Jun 21, 2023 14:00:00

A long-established camera review site 'DPReview' with a history of 25 years was acquired by another review site 'Gear Patrol' and revived

It was announced that the camera review site 'DPReview', which was established in 1998 and was acquired by Amazon in 2007, was acquired by the review site '

Gear Patrol '. Due to the intention of Amazon, which was the previous parent company, the suspension of updates was announced in March 2023, and there was concern about the closure of the site, but it seems that the crisis of closure was avoided.

DPReview.com looks forward to a new chapter with Gear Patrol: Digital Photography Review
https://www.dpreview.com/site-news/8298318614/dpreview-com-looks-forward-to-a-new-chapter-with-gear-patrol

Gear Patrol Acquires DP Review from Amazon.com
https://www.gearpatrol.com/about/a44214660/gear-patrol-dpreview-acquisition/

DPReview is a British site that was established in 1998. In addition to summarizing reviews of digital cameras and lenses, buying guides, and user reviews, it was also used as a user community forum for individual cameras. Acquired by Amazon in 2007, DPReview will stop updating on April 10, 2023 when Amazon lays off more than 18,000 people in 2023 and makes large-scale cost cuts. was announced to

Amazon announces that it will stop updating the long-established camera review site ``DPReview'' that lasts 25 years-GIGAZINE

DPReview General Manager Scott Everett said, 'Over the past few weeks, we've received a lot of feedback from everyone, and we recognize that many of you have questions about the future of DPReview. We are delighted to share the news that has acquired DPReview. Gear Patrol is a natural home for the next step in DPReview's journey and we look forward to seeing what we can achieve together.' I commented.

'We remain committed to the industry's best camera reviews, industry-leading photography news and features, and the excellence of DPReview as one of the most active photography communities on the internet,' said Everett. I would like you to be relieved about this,' he said, clarifying the continuation of the site operation and the resumption of updating.

The acquisition by Gear Patrol was completed on June 20, 2023, and Gear Patrol was already the parent company of DPReview at the time of writing. The user account will be transferred to Gear Patrol, and the terms of use and privacy policy will also belong to Gear Patrol, but it will still be available on the site.

As for the operation staff, the existing DPReiview staff will take over, and there are no plans to change the editing content or site functions. In addition, it will be possible to access past content. In addition, since Gear Patrol itself is a site for reviewing gadgets and vehicles, it seems that it matches the editorial policy of DPReview.

“As a photography enthusiast, I have been an avid reader of DPReview since the early days,” said Eric Yang, Founder and CEO of Gear Patrol. Editorial integrity and a passionate community are our mission.This is the core of DPReview and we intend to live up to that charter.'

``Thank you for your continued support of our team and legacy.