Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Tuesday, 30 July 2013

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Tuesday, 30 July 2013 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Hello! And welcome to the 468th Digital Photography Review newsletter. What do camera reviews and London buses have in common? Well, you sit around waiting for one and then three come along all at once! We've published three camera reviews since the last newsletter - the final in our series covering this year's crop of waterproof compacts, the very tiny and lovely Canon EOS Rebel SL1, and the Fujifilm X100S! The latter of which has been something of a labor of love for me, with sections written here and there whenever I had a free couple of hours, for many many weeks. If you've been anxiously awaiting the final review, believe me - I have shared your frustration. You'll find links to all three reviews below, along with highlights from other other recently-published content. So what did you miss? Fujifilm X100S review It's been a long time coming (see below for an indication of how sorry I am about that) but we've just posted our full review of the Fujifilm X100S - Fujifilm's flagship fixed-lens compact. The 16MP X100S offers a fixed 35mm equivalent F2 lens, and builds on the appeal of the popular but quirky X100 by adding improved automatic and manual focus, an overhauled interface and a 16MP X-Trans sensor. Do the on-paper refinements add up to better real-world performance? Read our full review to find out. Click here to read our review of the Fujifilm X100S Canon EOS 100D / Rebel SL1 review Canon's smallest SLR to date was built to take on mirrorless cameras while maintaining the optical viewfinder and compatibility with the company's existing suite of lenses. We put it through its paces both in the studio and in a busy family environment to see how well it held up in the type of settings its most likely to encounter. Click here for our review of the Canon EOS 100D / Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 review On Friday, we posted the sixth and final review in our round-up of compact rugged cameras. This review is of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30, which offers a much thinner body than its peers. It also has a large 3.3-inch touchscreen OLED display, a host of fun features, and a 1080/60i movie mode. Next week we'll be publishing an article comparing all of the cameras. For now, click the link below to find out what we thought about the DSC-TX30. Click here to read our review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Blending modes: Tools for post-processing In this article, Seattle-based photographer Thomas Park shows how you can use Photoshop's layer 'blending modes' to remove stains and blemishes from scanned images, sharpen up your photographs and even warm up cold hands! (sort of). Click the links below to read the full article, 'Blending modes: Tools for post-processing'. Click here to read the full article 'Blending modes: Tools for post-processing' Lomography seeks crowd funding for new production of Petzval lenses The people at Lomography have built a business around promoting and selling lo-fi cameras and accessories. What's (really) old is new again in their latest Kickstarter campaign, an effort to bring the centuries-old Petzval lens back into production. The 'New Petzval' lenses look and function much like the originals with a brass exterior, and would be produced in both Canon EF- and Nikon F- mounts. Click here to read more about Lomography's plan to reinvent Petzval lenses What's coming up? We're not letting our foot off the gas, don't you worry about that. As well as the Pentax Q7 review that I've teased in the last couple of newsletters we're also working through a full review of the Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM. As we move into late summer, watch out too for new camera releases - 'tis the season, so keep an eye on our homepage for announcements. As always, remember that you can leave feedback, share images and ask questions in our forums, and if there's something you really want to write about, you can also submit your own articles for consideration. We'd love to hear from you. As always, thanks for reading! Barney WTD #1421 Check out What The Duck in our Link Directory GearShop update - a message from Laura After launching GearShop recently we've decided to continue our grand opening promotion a little longer! So if you're a US customer thinking about picking up a new camera, make sure you check out all of the available rebates so you don't miss any discounts or freebies on your way to checkout. Most of the cameras we offer are eligible - check out our deal sections for system cameras and compacts to see if the one you've been considering qualifies for a free tripod or BlackRapid strap. Since my last message, we've received our first shipments of the new Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II. That camera, and anything else that we currently have in stock, can be at your doorstep before you know it with free two-day shipping. Plenty of DPR award winners are in stock (and on sale!) right now. Panasonic's GH3 is currently $200 off, discounted for the first time since it was released. Another one of our favorites, Tamron's 24-70mm f/2.8 VC is available in Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts, with $100 mail-in rebate. Thanks to everyone who's been checking out the site! As always, you can reach me on the GearShop forums. Laura and the GearShop Team
News updates Fujifilm adds XC50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS to X-mount lens roadmap Published on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 5:00:00 AM GMT Fujifilm has updated its X-mount lens roadmap to include a 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS lens as part of its more affordable 'XC' series. The 75-350mm equivalent tele-zoom joins the 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 XC and the ten existing or announced high-end XF series lenses in Fujifilm's lineup. The company also highlights the three Touit lenses available or planned by Zeiss for the X-mount system. The Fujinon XC50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS appears in the fourth quarter of 2013 on the roadmap. Read full story → Royal photographer shares tips on photographing babies, #royalbaby etc... Published on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 6:10:36 PM GMT As Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge celebrate the birth of a baby son (OMG! #shinynewprince), official Royal photographer for The Sun (that's the British tabloid newspaper) has shared some tips for photographing babies. Arthur Edwards knows what he's talking about, having photographed the proud father, William, when he was an infant. Click through for some of Edwards' top tips for photographing babies - assuming of course that you're not utterly bored of the whole thing by now.  Read full story → Cassini spacecraft takes spectacular pictures of Saturn (oh, and Earth) Published on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 8:36:20 PM GMT Last Friday, while orbiting Saturn, the Cassini spacecraft turned its camera lens on earth from almost a billion miles away. NASA has released the images, which show not only Saturn and its rings, but also the Earth in the (very far) distance. The original 'raw' images taken by the spacecraft are grayscale, but astronomy enthusiast Valerie Klavans has converted some of them and added color. The results look pretty spectacular. Check them out after the link. Read full story → Eric Kim: What to consider when buying a camera for street photography Published on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 9:58:18 PM GMT Eric Kim is one of the most prolific street photographers around, but he's also a keen blogger. In this article, originally posted on his site back in spring, he offers some advice on how to buy a new camera for street photography. Rather than a simple buyers' guide, though, Kim delves into the psychology of purchase decisions, citing research by psychologist Barry Schwartz which divides us into two categories - 'maximizers' and 'satisficers'. Click through for a link to the full article.  Read full story → First impressions and photos from Nokia's 41MP Lumia 1020 Published on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 4:02:16 AM GMT Nokia's Lumia 1020 is the company's second attempt at a 41-megapixel camera phone, and it's been generating a lot of hype. As the follow-up to last year's 808 PureView phone, Nokia's latest has much to prove. The 808 remains one of the best smartphones we've ever looked at in terms of its photographic capabilities, so we've been keen to get our hands on the 1020 which melds Nokia's innovative 'oversampling' technology with a more modern Windows operating system. We offer our first look at the Lumia 1020 on connect.dpreview.com. Read full story → Canon introduces two all-in-one Pixma printers Published on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 9:07:56 AM GMT Canon has introduced two Pixma printers, the  MG2420 All-in-One and MG3520 Wireless Photo. The Pixma MG3520 supports printing via WiFi networks as well as Apple's AirPrint feature, allowing direct printing from many iOS devices. It also offers auto duplexing and Canon's FastFront ink and paper loading. Both models provide Full HD Movie Print with compatible Canon cameras and ship with My Image Garden photo organization and sharing software. Click through for the full press release and pricing. Read full story → Unified Color Technologies introduces HDR Expose 3 and 32 Float v3 Published on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 1:00:00 PM GMT Unified Color Technologies has announced HDR Expose 3 and 32 Float 3 - the latest versions of its HDR software. HDR Expose is the company's stand-alone software, which works in the company's 'Beyond RGB' 32-bit color space and attempts to manipulate chroma and luminance data separately, while 32 Float is a Photoshop plugin built on the same principles. The latest versions gain improved tone mapping tools that attempt to retain local contrast while increasing the overall range of tones included in the final image, along with upgraded alignment and de-ghosting. Read full story → Extra images added to Sony Cyber-shot RX1R Samples Gallery Published on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 5:27:50 PM GMT We've just added several more photographs to our gallery of real-world samples from the new Sony Cyber-shot RX1R. The RX1R shares the same feature set as its forebear the RX1, but its 24MP full-frame CMOS sensor lacks an AA filter for additional sharpness. We've been impressed by the RX1R's image quality as we work through our usual studio and real-world testing, and we've added more samples (both JPEG and converted Raw) to our gallery for you to take a look at. Click through for a link.  Read full story → Manfrotto creates Arca-Swiss compatible 'Top Lock' quick release Published on Thursday, July 25, 2013 4:02:47 PM GMT Manfrotto UK has announced a 'Top Lock' quick release system for its tripod heads that's compatible with standard Arca Swiss-type plates. It uses a clamp design that allows the camera to dropped in from above rather than slid in from the side, and three bubble levels to help keep the camera straight. The Top Lock release is available as an add-on adapter, or pre-installed on the company's top-end 054, 055, 056 and 468MG ball heads. Read full story → Lomography seeks crowd funding for new production of Petzval lenses Published on Thursday, July 25, 2013 7:16:41 PM GMT The people at Lomography have built a business around promoting and selling lo-fi cameras and accessories. What's (really) old is new again in their latest Kickstarter campaign, an effort to bring the centuries-old Petzval lens back into production. The 'New Petzval' lenses look and function much like the originals with a brass exterior, and would be produced in both Canon EF- and Nikon F- mounts. Click through and read more about the project. Read full story → What the new Nexus 7 tablet means for photographers Published on Thursday, July 25, 2013 10:16:33 PM GMT Google debuted the second iteration of its popular Nexus 7 tablet yesterday at a San Francisco press conference, inciting excitement amongst fans of the Android device and plenty of comparisons to Apple's iPad mini. Of course we're most interested in how this second-gen device might fit into a photographer's workflow. Click through for our opinion on connect.dpreview.com. Read full story → Just posted: Canon EOS 100D / Rebel SL1 Review Published on Friday, July 26, 2013 3:00:54 AM GMT We just posted our Canon EOS 100D / Rebel SL1 review. Canon's smallest SLR to date was built to take on mirrorless cameras while maintaining the optical viewfinder and compatibility with the company's existing suite of EF and EF-S lenses. We put it through its paces in a busy family environment to see how well it held up in the type of setting it's most likely to encounter. Click through for our review. Read full story → Fujifilm posts revised X-Pro1 firmware 3.01 with movie mode fix Published on Friday, July 26, 2013 10:26:34 AM GMT Fujifilm has posted firmware version 3.01 for the X-Pro1, which resolves a bug in the recently-released v3.00 that caused movies to be recorded incorrectly under some circumstances. It's otherwise the same, meaning that it promises faster AF speed, and adds a 'peaking' display mode to aid manual focus, compared to prevous versions. Click through for the download link.      Read full story → ACDSee 16 and Pro 6 gain Raw support for 14 additional cameras Published on Friday, July 26, 2013 12:00:00 PM GMT ACD Systems has extended the Raw support offered by its ACDSee Pro 6 and ACDSee 16 software packages. Version 6.3 of the Pro version and and ACDSee v16.1 gain support for an additional 14 cameras including the Canon EOS 100D and 700D, Nikon D7100 and Coolpix A, Sony NEX-3N and SLT-A58, Olympus XZ-10, and the Panasonic DMC-G6. This update also includes performance improvements. Click through for more information. Read full story → Blending modes: Tools for post-processing Published on Friday, July 26, 2013 6:08:14 PM GMT In this article, Seattle-based photographer Thomas Park shows how you can use Photoshop's layer 'blending modes' to remove stains and blemishes from scanned images, sharpen up your photographs and even warm up cold hands! (sort of). Click through for a link to the full article, 'Blending modes: Tools for post-processing'. Read full story → Just posted: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Review Published on Friday, July 26, 2013 6:29:22 PM GMT We've just posted the sixth and final review in our round-up of compact rugged cameras. This review is of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30, which offers a much thinner body than its peers. It also has a large 3.3-inch touchscreen OLED display, a host of fun features, and a 1080/60i movie mode. Next week we'll publish an article comparing all of the cameras, but while you're waiting, check out the TX30 review after the link. Read full story → Photojournalist Ben Lowy shows off updated EyeEm app Published on Friday, July 26, 2013 9:41:12 PM GMT Photojournalist Ben Lowy famously brought mobile photography to mass media when his Hipstamatic images from Kabul, Afghanistan were published by the New York Times Magazine in 2011. He's also well known for an image of Hurricane Sandy taken with his iPhone which made the cover of TIME Magazine last year. Today on Connect we look at some of his most recent work using EyeEm's new Clara filter to document life in Sarajevo.   Read full story → What The Duck #1421 Published on Friday, July 26, 2013 11:02:03 PM GMT We've been fans of Aaron Johnson's comic strip 'What the Duck' for years. 'WTD' is one of the best satirical comic strips in the world, and it's published here every week, as well as being included in our weekly newsletter. Barbed, topical and always amusing, we hope you enjoy WTD as much as we do. Click through for one from Aaron's archive. Appropriate this week, we think... Read full story → Then and now: Photographing the Bay Bridge Published on Saturday, July 27, 2013 11:28:47 PM GMT Peter Stackpole was just 21 when he brought his Leica A to the top of the still-under-construction San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. It was 1934, and Stackpole had no official authorization to capture images that would eventually land in Vanity Fair. Decades later, photographer Joseph Blum captured yet another bridge project in the bay area. Despite considerably tighter safety restrictions, he made soaring images of the modern construction site. Click through to see samples, then and now. Read full story → New cheat sheet tells you how to keep photos sharp when sharing Published on Monday, July 29, 2013 7:11:20 PM GMT The cautious photographer is always conscious of what's happening to their images when they're being shared online - whether they're being resized, re-compressed or otherwise modified from the original. Social networks like Facebook and Twitter all treat images differently, but a new cheat sheet can help you keep your pictures sharp by detailing the pixel dimensions of just about every component on the major social networking sites. Click through for more details on connect.dpreview.com Read full story → Macro photographs reveal the tiny, brutal world of ant warfare Published on Monday, July 29, 2013 9:25:57 PM GMT Think ants are only interested in crashing your summer picnic? When they're not after our stray watermelon slices, it seems they're busy in engaging in ant-to-ant combat. Alex Wild's macro photography reveals the warring nature (and surprisingly frightening jaws) of these seemingly unassuming insects. His photos reveal fights over territory, conflicts between colonies and brutal take-downs that rival UFC brawls - all going on otherwise unnoticed at our feet. Read full story → Just Posted: Fujifilm X100S Review Published on Monday, July 29, 2013 9:53:34 PM GMT We've just posted our long-awaited review of the Fujifilm X100S - Fujifilm's flagship fixed-lens compact. The 16MP X100S offers a fixed 35mm equivalent F2 lens, and builds on the appeal of the popular but quirky X100 by adding improved automatic and manual focus, an overhauled interface and a 16MP X-Trans sensor. Do the on-paper refinements add up to better real-world performance? Click through for a link to the full review, and a note from the editor. Read full story →
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Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Tuesday, 23 July 2013

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Tuesday, 23 July 2013 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Hello! And welcome to the 467th Digital Photography Review newsletter. Well, the world hasn't ended... I didn't seriously think it would, but our announcement last week of a new dpreview store certainly sparked some heated debate. Our new store is called GearShop, it's been in beta for a few weeks (thanks for your feedback if you were one of the logged-in dpreview users who used it) but now it's live, and public, and shipping cameras lenses and accessories to US-based customers. If you're not based in the USA, believe me when I say that we have not forgotten about you... GearShop is a specialist camera/photo store with an intentionally narrow inventory, comprised of products that we would recommend to our friends and family. We think it combines the best bits of Amazon (our parent company, known for reliable security and great customer service) with the authority and honesty of dpreview's product reviews, although some of you might have understandable concerns about what it means for the future of the site. To cut a long story short, in order for dpreview to survive in the long term, we need to look beyond simply generating revenue through advertising alone (which up to now has been pretty much the only business model for magazines and content sites like ours). We could put up a paywall, but c'mon. No-one wants that. We concluded that creating a store - a service - for our readers is far preferable to making you pay to read our content. This might sound like a lot of things are changing. That's not the case. There's a lot of dust blowing around at the moment but at dpreview it's business as usual (no pun intended). The GearShop team is managed and located separately to editorial, and we're 100% committed to keeping it that way. Our reviewers don't sell cameras. You'll find a welcome note from the GearShop content editor, Laura, below. OK, so we launched a store! But we did other things last week too. Let's take a look at some recent highlights. Panasonic WG-3 GPS review The Pentax WG-3 GPS is a uniquely shaped camera that can handle whatever nature throws at you, and the fast lens (at wide-angle) doesn't hurt, either. There's one more review left in our waterproof camera series, followed by a wrap-up article that will help you pick the best one. In the meantime, click below to find out what we thought about the WG-3 GPS. Click here to read our review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS Panasonic launches Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic has announced the Lumix DMC-FZ70, a 16.1MP compact superzoom with a 60x optical zoom. Spanning the equivalent of 20-1200mm it's the largest zoom lens available in a consumer compact. The FZ70's zoom lens has a maximum aperture range of F2.8-5.9, and the camera introduces a new 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor capable of 1080/60i video. A wind shield built into the camera's stereo microphone is designed to improve sound quality on windy days (Panasonic claims a 70% improvement in signal-to-noise ratio), and the microphone itself is designed to 'zoom' with the lens. Click here for full details - plus brief first-impressions - of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 DxOMark investigates lenses for Canon EOS 6D, and Sigma 30mm F1.4 Our friends and collaborators over at DxOMark have been investigating lenses for the Canon EOS 6D, and have tested no fewer than 95 lenses from Canon, Samyang, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina and Zeiss to see which score highest. The results are presented in a multipart article, that also compares the EOS 6D results to those from the EOS 5D Mark III and the Nikon D600. Meanwhile for APS-C SLR users, this week DxOMark also reviewed two fast lenses from Sigma, the 30mm F1.4 DC HSM and the 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM. Click here to read DxO Mark's investigation of lenses for the Canon EOS 6D and Sigma 30mm F1.4 Hasselblad announces distinctly RX100-esque 'Stellar' compact Hasselblad has unveiled a rather familiar-looking compact camera - the Stellar. The very RX100-esque compact offers the same 28-100mm equivalent Zeiss-branded zoom and 20MP 1"-type sensor as the Sony, but comes with a substantial hand-grip made from a choice of exotic materials and, we suspect, a significantly higher price tag. Click here to read more about the new Hasselblad Stellar Aptina's Clarity+ sensor tech promises 1EV improvement Sensor maker Aptina has given more details of its Clarity+ technology that it claims will offer a 1EV improvement in sensitivity over conventional sensors. The company believes it has found a way to use clear pixels to capture more light while retaining the image quality of a standard Bayer sensor. Although initially intended for smartphone sized sensors, the company says it could have applications in larger formats.   Click here to read more about Aptina's new technology at connect.dpreview.com Welcome to GearShop - a message from Laura As a fellow camera junkie and longtime DPReview devotee, I'm thrilled to be a part of the GearShop team. I've spent the better part of the last decade alternating behind the viewfinder, covering Seattle's music scene, and the camera counter in a specialty brick-and-mortar photo store, slinging gear to pros, newbies, and everyone in between. My experience lends itself well to the challenge of working with the experts at DPReview to curate GearShop's selection, and I look forward to shaping the store into exactly what you - our customers - want. The team at GearShop is eagerly awaiting your feedback, which will serve as the driving force behind our ongoing efforts to create the best photo specialty shopping experience available anywhere. When using the site, don't forget that the team behind it is made up of real people with a real passion for photography. We'll do our best to offer you high quality products with easy navigation, fast shipping, great customer service, and competitive prices. As part of our grand opening, we've matched up some of our favorite accessories with dozens of cameras, and are offering one to you for free (up to $150 value) with a qualifying camera purchase. You can find these freebies by shopping with our rebates tool, and they can be combined with other current promotions too. We thank you again for trying us out, and hope to become your favorite photo-specialty store. Laura and the GearShop Team What's coming up? The final in our series of reviews of this year's waterproof compacts - the Sony Cyber-shot TX30 no less - as well as our final word on the Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100D and (wait for it.... wait for it....) the FUJIFILM X100S! For real this time! As soon as I've sent this newsletter I'm going to start work on the conclusion. As well as the SL1 and X100S, we're also pulling together our review of the innovative Pentax Q7 and there's also a review of the new Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM just around the corner. Until then, remember that you can leave feedback, share images and ask questions in our forums, and if there's something you really want to write about, you can also submit your own articles for consideration. We'd love to hear from you. As always, thanks for reading! Barney WTD (from the vaults) Check out What The Duck in our Link Directory
News updates Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM preview updated with lens test data Published on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:06:55 PM GMT We've just updated our preview of the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM with lens test data, courtesy of DxOMark. This lens has generated a lot of excitement as the fastest zoom ever made for SLRs, but the big question is whether its speed comes at the cost of optical quality. We've looked into this by comparing the 18-35mm to some current benchmark designs - and the results may surprise you. Click through to read all about it. Read full story → Aptina's Clarity+ sensor tech promises 1EV improvement Published on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 6:33:39 PM GMT Sensor maker Aptina has given more details of its Clarity+ technology that it claims will offer a 1EV improvement in sensitivity over conventional sensors. The company believes it has found a way to use clear pixels to capture more light while retaining the image quality of a standard Bayer sensor. Although initially intended for smartphone sized sensors, the company says it could have applications in larger formats. Find out more over at connect.dpreview.com Read full story → Researchers in Tokyo develop high-speed subject tracking system Published on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 6:58:37 PM GMT Engineers at Tokyo University's Ishikawa Oku Laboratory have come up with new technology to track extremely fast motion. Their new system - which uses 'Saccade Mirrors' for pitch and tilt, a 'pupil shift system', and very fast image processing - is able to keep even the quickest subject in the center of the frame at all times. According to engineers, the initial application for this system could be to capture video at sporting events. They expect it to be market-ready in about two years. Follow the link for a video demonstration of this intriguing new technology. Read full story → 'Letting Go of the Camera': Olivier Duong concludes look at gear addiction Published on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 6:59:50 PM GMT Florida-based photographer and blogger Olivier Duong has concluded his examination of so-called 'gear acquisition syndrome' with an article that explains how he broke free from his addiction. Starting with the mantra 'there is more to photography than gear', Duong describes how he make a conscious effort to appreciate the equipment he already owns, and to concentrate on using it to improve his photography. Click through for more details. Read full story → Toshiba announces first UHS-II SD cards as world's fastest Published on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 11:41:08 PM GMT Toshiba has announced the Exceria and Exceria Pro ranges of SD cards - the first to conform to the UHS-II standard and the fastest SD cards yet announced. The Exceria Pro cards will be available in 16GB and 32GB sizes from October 2013 and will offer read/write speeds of 260MB/s and 240MB/s respectively. 32GB and 64GB Exceria series cards offering the same read speeds but half the write speed will follow a month later. Read full story → Fujifilm revises upcoming X-Pro1 and X-E1 firmware updates Published on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 5:00:00 AM GMT Fujifilm has given more details about its upcoming firmware updates for the X-Pro1 and X-E1 (Versions 3.00 for the X-Pro1, and 2.00 for the X-E1). In addition to the existing promise to improve autofocus speed, it says that focus accuracy will be improved with difficult subjects. The updates will also add a 'focus peaking' function to aid manual focus, and improve image stabilisation during movie recording with the 18-55mm F2.8-4 lens. They are due to be available for download on 23rd July.    Read full story → 2013 UK Picture Editors' Guild Awards open for entries Published on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 10:40:50 AM GMT The 2013 UK Picture Editors Guild Awards are now open for entries. Amateur photographers can show off their skills by entering the 'BT Citizen Photographer of the Year' category; images must have been taken between July 17th, 2012 and July 16, 2013, and the final date for submission of entries is September 1, 2013. Meanwhile professionals can enter images into a range of categories, for a £20 fee. Click through for full details and entry links.  Read full story → Magic Lantern firmware boosts dynamic range of Canon 5D III, 7D Published on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 7:36:04 PM GMT The folks at Magic Lantern are no stranger to adding new features to Canon DSLRs, courtesy of their EOS Camera Tool software. Their latest creation, Dual ISO, increases the dynamic range of the 5D Mark III and EOS 7D by four stops, bringing the total dynamic range to 14EV. This allows you to pull detail out of the shadows with a lot less noise than with the 'stock' firmware. Click through for more details. Read full story → DPReview launches GearShop Published on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 9:00:36 PM GMT Today, DPReview officially opens GearShop to the public. GearShop is a highly curated and content-rich online store for buying cameras, lenses and photography accessories. Utilizing DPReview’s comprehensive testing and research, GearShop provides photography enthusiasts with expert guidance when buying photography equipment online. In celebration of the launch, GearShop customers will be able to claim up to $150 in free accessories with select camera purchases now through July 27, 2013. Click through for more details. Apologies to our international visitors: At this time GearShop is only able to ship to customers in the USA. Read full story → Panasonic announces Lumix DMC-FZ70 with 60x optical zoom Published on Thursday, July 18, 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT Panasonic has announced the Lumix DMC-FZ70, a 16MP compact superzoom with a 60x optical zoom that more than doubles the zoom reach of its 24x FZ60 predecessor. Spanning the equivalent of 20-1200mm, the FZ70's zoom lens has a maximum aperture range of F2.8-5.9 and is claimed to be both the longest and widest in its class. The FZ70 effectively replaces the FZ60, but the constant-F2.8 Lumix DMC-FZ200 remains in the lineup. Read full story → Panasonic launches Lumix DMC-XS3 slimline zoom compact Published on Thursday, July 18, 2013 1:49:39 PM GMT Panasonic has announced the Lumix DMC-XS3, a budget zoom compact camera that's just 14mm thick. It sports an optically-stabilised wideangle 5x zoom lens (24-120mm equivalent), a 14.1MP 1/2.3" High Sensitivity MOS sensor, and can record Full HD video in MP4 format. It includes a range of Creative Filters which can be applied either during or after shooting, and can also be used when shooting panoramas. The XS3 appears to be a Europe-only release, and will be available in September at a price of £119. Read full story → Great summer photo projects Published on Thursday, July 18, 2013 9:20:19 PM GMT A good summer photo project doesn't necessarily require a lot of expensive equipment, just a camera, an idea and the persistence to see it through. Chances are you've already got everything you need to kick off a photo series of your own. At DPReview we're always looking for new and interesting photos on the web and lately we've noticed a lot of inspired projects. Some are fairly laborious, while others take a simple idea and run with it. Check out these projects and why not get started on your own? Read full story → Misho Baranovic: 50 lessons I've learned about mobile photography Published on Friday, July 19, 2013 12:29:04 AM GMT We love this 50 Things I've Learned About Mobile Photography List (and iPhone Photography) by Misho Baranovic, an accomplished mobile photographer and Connect contributor. You'll find some universal truths in there and maybe a few things you disagree with, but Baranovic's list is guaranteed to get you thinking, and laughing, too. Click through for some extracts and a link to the full article.  Read full story → DxOMark investigates lenses for Canon EOS 6D, and Sigma 30mm F1.4 Published on Friday, July 19, 2013 2:20:01 PM GMT Our friends and collaborators over at DxOMark have been investigating lenses for the Canon EOS 6D, and have tested no fewer than 95 lenses from Canon, Samyang, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina and Zeiss to see which score highest. The results are presented in a multipart article, that also compares the EOS 6D results to those from the EOS 5D Mark III and the Nikon D600. Meanwhile for APS-C SLR users, this week DxOMark also reviewed two fast lenses from Sigma, the 30mm F1.4 DC HSM and (in case you missed it earlier this week) the 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM. Click through for the links.   Read full story → Can Photojournalism Survive in the Instagram Era? Published on Friday, July 19, 2013 6:11:26 PM GMT With newspapers laying off photographers and picture editors, and the rise of 'citizen journalism', can traditional photojournalism survive? Nonprofit news organization Mother Jones has published an interesting interview with photographer Fred Richin, whose new book 'Bending the Frame: Photojournalism, Documentary and the Citizen' aims to explore the current state of the profession, and answer some of the questions about its future. Click through for extracts from the interview, and a link to the full article.  Read full story → Nikon updates distortion correction data for DSLRs, adding latest lenses Published on Friday, July 19, 2013 6:54:50 PM GMT Nikon has released distortion correction data v1.009, adding support for additional lenses for the D4, D90, D600, D800, D800E, D3100, D3200, D5000, D5100, D5200, D7000 and D7100. The latest update means these cameras can now correct distortion in 107 Nikkor lenses. The latest update includes recent launches such as the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED and can be downloaded from Nikon's global website. Read full story → Has Sony developed an interchangeable lens for smartphones? Published on Friday, July 19, 2013 7:48:20 PM GMT Rumor and tech sites have been buzzing about Sony's upcoming smartphone, code-named Honami. Recent rumors have shifted to the possibility that the new phone will be capable of working with an interchangeable lens that may have its own sensor and some sort of storage built in, with the ability to communicate with smart-devices wirelessly and via NFC. Click through for more details about the rumors at our sister site, connect.dpreview.com. Read full story → What The Duck (from the vaults) Published on Friday, July 19, 2013 9:06:52 PM GMT We've been fans of Aaron Johnson's comic strip 'What the Duck' for years. 'WTD' is one of the best satirical comic strips in the world, and it's published here every week, as well as being included in our weekly newsletter. Barbed, topical and always amusing, we hope you enjoy WTD as much as we do. Click through for one from Aaron's archive. Appropriate this week, we think... Read full story → Just Posted: Pentax WG-3 GPS Review Published on Friday, July 19, 2013 9:31:56 PM GMT We've just posted our review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS. This uniquely shaped camera can handle whatever nature throws at you, and the fast lens (at wide-angle) doesn't hurt, either. There's one more review left in our waterproof camera series, followed by a wrap-up article that will help you pick the best one. In the meantime, you can read more about the WG-3 GPS after the link. Read full story → Modular concept camera captures photographer and subject simultaneously Published on Saturday, July 20, 2013 4:00:41 PM GMT It's not uncommon for photographers to feel much more at ease behind the camera rather than in front of it. Duo, a concept from Chin-Wei Liao, a Korean design school graduate, aims to transform the person behind the lens into photographer and subject simultaneously. Each half of the Duo is an individual camera. Assembled as one unit, pressing the shutter will record an image while capturing a picture of the person using the camera. Click through to read more about this modular camera system. Read full story → Hasselblad announces distinctly RX100-esque 'Stellar' compact Published on Monday, July 22, 2013 6:30:46 PM GMT Hasselblad has unveiled a rather familiar-looking compact camera - the Stellar. The very RX100-esque compact offers the same 28-100mm equivalent Zeiss-branded zoom and 20MP 1"-type sensor as the Sony, but comes with a substantial hand-grip made from a choice of exotic materials and, we suspect, a significantly higher price tag. Read full story → In case you were curious, here are the 10 most expensive photos ever sold. Published on Monday, July 22, 2013 6:56:44 PM GMT Photography has been around for almost two hundred years, but amazingly, it's only in the past couple of decades that it has gained widespread acceptance as an artform. These days, images by significant photographers command very high prices. But just how high is 'very high'? Internet community FreeYork.org has published a list of the ten most expensive photos ever sold. Click through for the list. Read full story → KaleidoCamera teaches your DSLR new light field tricks Published on Monday, July 22, 2013 7:48:54 PM GMT A prototype for a new DSLR add-on is poised to bring plenoptic capabilities to consumer cameras. The KaleidoCamera is designed to sit between a standard DSLR's sensor and lens. A diffuser splits light passing through the lens into nine different beams, each passing through a filter before it reaches the camera's sensor. Click through to read on about this prototype's capabilities and potential applications. Read full story → SanDisk debuts new line of wireless memory storage devices Published on Monday, July 22, 2013 11:51:22 PM GMT Sandisk has announced its new Connect line of wireless flash memory storage devices, including the SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive and SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive. SanDisk says its Wireless Flash Drive allows for wireless connectivity from a smartphone, tablet or computer without an Internet connection. It's available in 16GB or 32GB capacities, priced at $49.99 and $59.99 respectively. Click through for more details on our sister site, connect.dpreview.com. Read full story →
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Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, 17 July 2013

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Wednesday, 17 July 2013 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Hello! And welcome to the 466th Digital Photography Review newsletter. We 're keeping busy here, as always, and taking advantage of the nice weather to take a lot of pictures. We've also had some very interesting meetings already this week with a couple of major manufacturers, and although I can't reveal who - or what they showed us - I can tell you that there are some exciting products in the pipeline for the next few months. And when they're released, we'll be right there with detailed news and preview content, as always. Be careful though - you don't want to succumb to Gear Acquisition Syndrome... Let's take a look at some recent highlights from the past few days! Panasonic Lumix DMX-TS5/FT5 review In the latest of our series of reviews of this year's crop of waterproof tough compacts we've put the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5/FT5 through our usual studio and real-world tests to get a feel for how well it performs. On paper, the 16MP TS5 is one of the best specified cameras of its type, offering built-in GPS, Wi-Fi and NFC (near field communication) inside a tough body and Leica-branded lens. Does it live up to expectations? Read our review to find out. Click the link to read the review, and don't forget that we'll be publishing a roundup of everything we've reviewed in the near future. Click here to read our review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5/FT5 Olympus Body Cap Lens 15mm F8 review In essence this is a tiny three element optic hidden inside a body cap, and probably the cheapest lens of any description made by any camera manufacturer. But is it any good? In the latest of our lens reviews in collaboration with DxOMark, we take a look both at how well it performs in studio testing, and in real-world use. Does it have any place in the Micro Four Thirds user's camera bag? Click through to find out. Click here to read our review of the Olympus Body Cap Lens 15mm F8 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM preview updated with DxO data We've just updated our preview of the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM with lens test data, courtesy of DxOMark. This lens has generated a lot of excitement as the fastest zoom ever made for SLRs, but the big question is whether its speed comes at the cost of optical quality. We've looked into this by comparing the 18-35mm to some current benchmark designs - and the results may surprise you. Click here to read our updated preview of the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM, now with DxO data Olympus PEN E-P5 real-world samples We've been shooting with the Olympus PEN E-P5 for the past few weeks, in preparation for our review. Using a selection of lenses, we've put together a real-world samples gallery showing what the latest big PEN can do. In addition to shooting at the default settings, we've also tried adjusting the noise reduction and sharpening settings, and have included both out-of-camera JPEGs and Adobe Camera Raw conversions to give an idea for the choices you're offered. Click here to check out gallery of real-world samples from the Olympus PEN E-P5 Hands-on with the Nokia Lumia 1020  Aimed squarely at photo enthusiasts, the Nokia Lumia 1020 employs a large and extremely high resolution 41MP imaging sensor that we first saw in the ground-breaking 808 PureView. However, the 1020 has the decided advantage of running on the Windows Phone 8 platform instead of the end-of-life Symbian OS. Our sister site, connect.dpreview.com was at the launch event in New York and published a detailed hands-on look at the new phone last week. Click through for more. Click here to read our hands-on look at the Nokia Lumia 1020 What's coming up? Aaaaaargh, something really interesting that I can't tell you about! (but keep an eye on the site over the next few days for a major announcement). More usefully, I can tell you that we're getting close to having our review of the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 finished, as well as a gallery of samples from the new Fujifilm 55-200mm zoom lens (which is looking very nice indeed) and the fifth in our series of reviews of this year's crop of waterproof/tough cameras. Until then, remember that you can leave feedback, share images and ask questions in our revamped forums, and if there's something you really want to write about, you can also submit your own articles for consideration. We'd love to hear from you. As always, thanks for reading! Barney WTD #1419 Check out What The Duck in our Link Directory
News updates Are you an addict? Photographer blogs about 'Gear Acquisition Syndrome' Published on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 12:21:47 AM GMT Florida-based Olivier Duong has been blogging about a common addiction among enthusiast and professional photographers  - G.A.S., or 'Gear Acquisition Syndrome'. Among its symptoms are 'hoarding gear that you don’t really need and getting stuff for the sake of getting it'. Does this sound painfully familiar? In his blog post, entitled 'How buying cameras and lenses made me miserable and lose thousands', self-confessed former 'gear addict' Duong explains how his gear acquisition got out of control. Click through for a link to the full article. Read full story → Just posted: Olympus PEN E-P5 real-world samples Published on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 9:27:26 AM GMT We've been shooting with the Olympus PEN E-P5 for the past few weeks, in preparation for our review. Using a selection of lenses, we've put together a real-world samples gallery showing what the latest big PEN can do. In addition to shooting at the default settings, we've also tried adjusting the noise reduction and sharpening settings, and have included both out-of-camera JPEGs and Adobe Camera Raw conversions to give an idea for the choices you're offered. Click through for a link to the gallery. Read full story → Robotic Nikon cameras capture Wimbledon 2013 Published on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 12:26:58 PM GMT In the aftermath of Andy Murray's historic victory at Wimbledon 2013, Nikon UK has been explaining how its cameras were used in a robotics setup to capture images from unique angles during the championship. The system was developed in partnership with Mark Roberts Motion Control, and operated by photographer Bob Martin. It used a Nikon D4 mounted on the roof above Centre Court, with 200-400mm and 80-400mm lenses. Click through to see some of the resultant images. Read full story → DxO Viewpoint 1.2.1 now compatible with Photoshop CC and Lightroom 5 Published on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 1:00:00 PM GMT DxO Labs has updated its distortion-correction software Viewpoint to version 1.2.1, meaning it's now compatible with Adobe Photoshop CC and Lightroom 5. Viewpoint works both as standalone software and as a plug-in, and is designed to correct for perspective distortions such as converging verticals, and to restore more natural proportions to objects at the edge of the frame when shooting with wideangle lenses. The company has also announced that all of its software is on sale at reduced prices until 31st July. Click through for more info and download links. Read full story → Pentax Q7 added to our studio comparison database Published on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 11:37:54 PM GMT We've added the Pentax Q7 to our database of studio comparison images. The Q7 is the first Pentax Q-mount camera featuring a 1/1.7" sensor to match its enthusiast compact peers. We'll be adding a comprehensive review in the coming weeks but, in the meantime, click through to see how the Q7 stacks against the competition.  Read full story → Just posted: Olympus Body Cap Lens 15mm F8 review Published on Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:33:10 AM GMT Just posted: Our review of the Olympus Body Cap Lens 15mm F8. In essence this is a tiny three element optic hidden inside a body cap, and probably the cheapest lens of any description made by any camera manufacturer. But is it any good? In the latest of our lens reviews in collaboration with DxOMark, we take a look both at how well it performs in studio testing, and in real-world use. Does it have any place in the Micro Four Thirds user's camera bag? Click through to find out. Read full story → Blogger Olivier Duong continues look at 'Gear Acquisition Syndrome' Published on Thursday, July 11, 2013 4:44:29 PM GMT Florida-based photographer Olivier Duong has expanded his ongoing examination of so-called 'Gear Acquisition Syndrome' with a description of how he overcame his own personal addiction to buying photographic equipment. Categorizing G.A.S. as a 'habit', Duong identifies three components - trigger, routine, and reward, and describes how he went about overcoming his addition by 'changing the routine [but] keeping the trigger, and the reward'. Click through for more details.  Read full story → 41MP Nokia Lumia 1020 brings PureView camera tech to Windows Phone Published on Thursday, July 11, 2013 7:52:13 PM GMT After months of rumors and leaks, Finnish handset maker Nokia today officially launched its latest flagship Windows phone, the Lumia 1020, at a press event in New York City. As far as we're concerned of course, the most interesting feature is the Lumia 1020's 41MP imaging sensor, an iteration of the groundbreaking technology that Nokia debuted last year in the 808 PureView phone. Click through for more details and some hands-on pictures on our sister site connect.dpreview.com. Read full story → Hands-on with the Nokia Lumia 1020 Published on Thursday, July 11, 2013 8:53:11 PM GMT Today Nokia unveiled the Lumia 1020, its flagship 41MP camera-centric smartphone for Windows Phone 8. Aimed squarely at photo enthusiasts, the Lumia 1020 employs a large and extremely high resolution 41MP imaging sensor that we first saw in the ground-breaking 808 PureView. However, the 1020 has the decided advantage of running on the Windows Phone 8 platform instead of the end-of-life Symbian OS. Our sister site, connect.dpreview.com is at the launch event in New York and has published a detailed hands-on look at the new phone. Click through for more.  Read full story → Nikon gets social with Facebook app Published on Friday, July 12, 2013 9:00:21 AM GMT After company president Makoto Kimura made it clear that Nikon really is forward-thinking in an interview earlier this week, the camera manufacturer has launched its My Nikon World Facebook application and community. My Nikon World is designed for photographers to display and share images, compete in challenges and learn from pros and peers. Click through for more details at connect.dpreview.com. Read full story → Capturing colorful high-speed lightbulb explosions with a low-cost rig Published on Friday, July 12, 2013 10:00:21 AM GMT Ever since Harold Edgerton photographed a bullet tearing through an apple, it seems the urge to document these split seconds of destruction has not flagged. In photographer Jon Smith’s case, his victims are lightbulbs filled with colorful objects. He creates the images using a DSLR, a pellet gun and a relatively inexpensive lighting setup all in his garage. Click through for more details.  Read full story → DxOMark investigates Samsung NX cameras and lenses Published on Friday, July 12, 2013 11:21:25 AM GMT Our friends and collaborators over at DxOMark have been investigating Samsung's NX system, and have recently published reviews of the NX210 and NX300 cameras, alongside an article covering how the company's lenses measure up in comparison to those from the Sony NEX system. Other reviews on the site this week include lens tests on Nikon super-telephoto primes, an assessment of the Sony RX100 II's new back-illuminated CMOS sensor, and the first installment of a multi-part article looking into which lenses score best on the Canon EOS 6D. Click through for the links. Read full story → Camera review: Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone Published on Friday, July 12, 2013 6:22:36 PM GMT Samsung's successor to the popular Galaxy S3 has a lot to live up to, especially given the S3's impressive performance as a camera. We've put Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, through our rigorous imaging tests to see if it meets the high expectations set for the new model. Read our full camera review now on connect.dpreview.com. Read full story → Just Posted: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Review Published on Friday, July 12, 2013 7:43:22 PM GMT We've just posted our review of the Panasonic Lumix DMX-TS5/FT5. In the latest of our series of reviews of this year's crop of waterproof tough compacts we've put the TS5 through our usual studio and real-world tests to get a feel for how well it performs. On paper, the 16MP TS5 is one of the best specified cameras of its type, offering built-in GPS, Wi-Fi and NFC (near field communication) inside a tough body and Leica-branded lens. Does it live up to expectations? Read our review to find out. Read full story → What The Duck #1419 Published on Friday, July 12, 2013 10:00:04 PM GMT We've been fans of Aaron Johnson's comic strip 'What the Duck' for years. 'WTD' is one of the best satirical comic strips in the world, and it's published here every week, as well as being included in our weekly newsletter. Barbed, topical and always amusing, we hope you enjoy WTD as much as we do. Click through for this week's strip. Read full story → First image samples from Nokia's 41MP Lumia 1020 Published on Friday, July 12, 2013 11:12:39 PM GMT Nokia has released some images showing off the photographic capabilities of the Lumia 1020 smartphone it announced yesterday, and the results have us eager to try out the 41-megapixel model ourselves. Check out the results for yourself over at connect.dpreview.com.  Read full story → Teen photographer puts surrealist spin on summer photo project Published on Saturday, July 13, 2013 4:00:42 AM GMT With summer finals out of the way, 17-year-old photographer Ian Komac has devoted his newfound free time to a photo project. Called 60 Days of Summer, the Belgian teen's manipulated photos give landscapes and everyday objects a whimsical twist. Click to see more of his photos and gain a little inspiration for your own summer photo project. Read full story → Shooting Goðafoss: Erez Marom takes us behind the picture Published on Saturday, July 13, 2013 4:00:22 PM GMT In the second in a series of articles, landscape photographer Erez Marom takes us through the process of getting his striking shot of Goðafoss - the 'waterfall of the gods' in Northern Iceland. As well as gear choices, Marom explains his compositional approach, and the software techniques that he used to get the final result. Click through for the full story.  Read full story → DxO Optics Pro 8.3 with Samsung NX, Go Pro, and smartphone support Published on Monday, July 15, 2013 1:00:00 PM GMT DxO Labs has released version 8.3 of its Optics Pro RAW conversion and image correction software, adding support for the Samsung NX system, GoPro cameras, and the most popular smartphones. The Samsung models added are the NX10, NX11, NX20, NX100, NX200, NX210, and NX300, along with the EX-1 and EX-2 compacts. The GoPro HERO3 line (Black, Silver, and White editions), and the HD HERO2 are also now covered, along with the iPhone 4, 4S and 5, and the Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4 smartphones. Click through for the full press release, including download links. Read full story → New study investigates online reviews - makes surprising discoveries Published on Monday, July 15, 2013 10:01:45 PM GMT Online product reviews are a huge part of our lives these days, and often, they're the nearest thing we get to a 'hands on experience' before we buy something. But how do we know they're honest? Dishonest reviews are a serious problem for retailers (and indeed for content websites like dpreview.com) and a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been investigating why people are driven to leave reviews of products that they haven't actually used. Their findings might just surprise you. Click through to read more.  Read full story → Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM preview updated with lens test data Published on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:06:55 PM GMT We've just updated our preview of the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM with lens test data, courtesy of DxOMark. This lens has generated a lot of excitement as the fastest zoom ever made for SLRs, but the big question is whether its speed comes at the cost of optical quality. We've looked into this by comparing the 18-35mm to some current benchmark designs - and the results may surprise you. Click through to read all about it. Read full story → Aptina's Clarity+ sensor tech promises 1EV improvement Published on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 6:33:39 PM GMT Sensor maker Aptina has given more details of its Clarity+ technology that it claims will offer a 1EV improvement in sensitivity over conventional sensors. The company believes it has found a way to use clear pixels to capture more light while retaining the image quality of a standard Bayer sensor. Although initially intended for smartphone sized sensors, the company says it could have applications in larger formats. Find out more over at connect.dpreview.com Read full story → Researchers in Tokyo develop high-speed subject tracking system Published on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 6:58:37 PM GMT Engineers at Tokyo University's Ishikawa Oku Laboratory have come up with new technology to track extremely fast motion. Their new system - which uses 'Saccade Mirrors' for pitch and tilt, a 'pupil shift system', and very fast image processing - is able to keep even the quickest subject in the center of the frame at all times. According to engineers, the initial application for this system could be to capture video at sporting events. They expect it to be market-ready in about two years. Follow the link for a video demonstration of this intriguing new technology. Read full story → 'Letting Go of the Camera': Olivier Duong concludes look at gear addiction Published on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 6:59:50 PM GMT Florida-based photographer and blogger Olivier Duong has concluded his examination of so-called 'gear acquisition syndrome' with an article that explains how he broke free from his addiction. Starting with the mantra 'there is more to photography than gear', Duong describes how he make a conscious effort to appreciate the equipment he already owns, and to concentrate on using it to improve his photography. Click through for more details. Read full story → Toshiba announces first UHS-II SD cards as world's fastest Published on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 11:41:08 PM GMT Toshiba has announced the Exceria and Exceria Pro ranges of SD cards - the first to conform to the UHS-II standard and the fastest SD cards yet announced. The Exceria Pro cards will be available in 16GB and 32GB sizes from October 2013 and will offer read/write speeds of 260MB/s and 240MB/s respectively. 32GB and 64GB Exceria series cards offering the same read speeds but half the write speed will follow a month later. Read full story →
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