Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, 31 July 2014

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Thursday, 31 July 2014 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Welcome to the 520th Digital Photography Review newsletter. Sorry this comes to you a day late, but I wanted to finish off my shooting report on the Nikon D810, based on my experience of using it over the past few days. It's not exhaustive, by any means but I've tried to provide a decent overview of what the D810 is like to use, the quality of it images and a rundown of some of the new features. You'll find links below. This week also saw the second part of our very popular look at tripods, featuring 5 of the best carbon fiber models for traveling. The reaction to part 1 was very encouraging, and I hope you enjoy part 2 just as much. Here are a few content highlights from the past few days: Nikon D810 Shooting experience The Nikon D810 represents a consolidation of its two predecessors, the D800 and D800E. The 36MP full frame DSLR lacks an anti-aliasing filter to make the absolute most of its high resolution sensor and provides a number of meaningful updates over the previous generation. After some extensive shooting in the field we've updated our First Impressions Review with a shooting experience. Click here to read our updated first-impressions review of the Nikon D810 Travel tripods: Comparing 5 carbon fiber kits What makes a tripod a good travel companion? We test out five carbon fiber 'travel' tripods that while compact and light, are also comfortably tall and capable of supporting a reasonable amount of gear. This review covers five models, examining their features, functions and ergonomics in use both in the studio and out in the field. Read our roundup of carbon fiber tripod kits Readers' showcase: Landscape photography In all the talk about new gear, and which brands are best it's easy to overlook the end result of our shared passion - the pursuit of stunning images. Among our large community there are some incredibly talented photographers who share their work in our forums, galleries and photo challenges. From time to time we like to showcase some of the best work on our homepage. This week we challenged users of the landscape photography forum to submit their strongest shots, and the results were impressive. Click here to view this week's readers' showcase Real-world samples added to Sony SLT-A77 II First Impressions The Sony SLT-A77 II is that company's latest DSLR using translucent mirror technology. With a 24MP CMOS sensor, it has a newly-designed 79-point AF system and offers 12fps continuous shooting with autofocus. That's all very impressive on paper, but what's it like in the real world? We've pulled together a sample gallery and added it to our a77 II First Impressions Review. Click here to view our gallery of samples from the Sony A7 ii What's coming up? We're almost done with the first installment of a comparison review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4, and Sony Aa7s, and we're continuing to shoot with Fujifilm's new high-end standard zoom for the X-series, the XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR. Work continues too on the D810 and Sony SLT-A77 ii. See you next week! Barney WTD #1285   GearShop update - a message from the team The new full-frame DSLR from Nikon has been released and is available for order now with free 2-day shipping. Nikon has designed the D810 to produce sharper results than either of its predecessors. By removing the optical low pass filter entirely, and redesigning the mirror and shutter assembly for lower vibration, the D810 is capable of capturing more fine detail than ever before. Increased battery life and more frames-per-second are just some of the many improvements found in this impressive new body. Until next week - the GearShop Team
News updates With greater clarity: Nikon D810 Shooting Experience Published on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 7:32:48 PM GMT The Nikon D810 represents a consolidation of its two predecessors, the D800 and D800E. The 36MP full frame DSLR lacks an anti-aliasing filter to make the absolute most of its high resolution sensor and provides a number of meaningful updates over the previous generation. After some extensive shooting in the field we've updated our First Impressions Review with a shooting experience. Read more Read full story → Real-world samples added to Sony SLT-A77 II First Impressions Published on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 4:42:00 PM GMT The Sony SLT-A77 II is that company's latest DSLR using translucent mirror technology. With a 24MP CMOS sensor, it has a newly-designed 79-point AF system and offers 12fps continuous shooting with autofocus. That's all very impressive on paper, but what's it like in the real world? We've pulled together a sample gallery and added it to our a77 II First Impressions Review. See gallery Read full story → Flickr launches image marketplace initiative Published on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 10:21:00 PM GMT Flickr has announced that it is expanding its photo licensing opportunities for users. Alongside its partnership with Getty Images, Flickr will now allow users to opt in to an 'image curation' initiative called Marketplace. Participating members may have their images featured across Yahoo's network of sites along with other media outlets including the New York Times and the BBC. Read more Read full story → Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 sample gallery Published on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 10:00:00 AM GMT We've been out taking advantage of Seattle's sunny July days and have just published a gallery of real-world samples from Canon's new 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM lens. Smaller, lighter and cheaper than the 10-22mm zoom that precedes it in Canon's lineup, the 10-18mm gives a 16-29mm equivalent range on the APS-C bodies it's designed for. See gallery Read full story → Canon introduces inexpensive PowerShot SX400 IS and SX520 HS superzooms Published on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 4:48:00 AM GMT Canon has introduced a pair of budget-friendly superzooms: the PowerShot SX400 IS and SX520 HS. These cameras have 24-720mm and 24-1008mm equivalent lenses, respectively. The SX400 sports a 16MP CCD and 720p video, while the SX520 uses a CMOS sensor (likely BSI) that can produce Full HD movies. Canon claims that autofocus performance has been improved on both models compared with their predecessors. You'll be able to pick up the SX400 IS in August for $249.99, with the SX520 HS following in September for $399.99.  Read full story → Pelican Imaging releases light field photos from its mobile imaging array Published on Monday, July 28, 2014 6:47:00 PM GMT Pelican Imaging has released a set of re-focusable pictures taken with its light field camera for smartphones. Instead of placing an array of microlenses between the sensor and the main lens, Pelican uses an array of main lenses - each with a sensor behind it. Pelican's offering is more suitable for smartphones, and their sample images allow for re-focusing, changing DOF, and shifting perspective. Click through for more details and links to the images. Read full story → In pictures: Restoration of Boeing's first 747 'jumbo jet' Published on Monday, July 28, 2014 8:03:00 AM GMT The Boeing 747 - or the 'jumbo jet' as it is commonly known, changed the world. The 747 first flew in 1969, and transformed modern air travel with its ability to carry more people - and more cargo - across the globe than any previous airliner, shrinking it in the process. Seattle's Museum of Flight houses RA001 - the very first 747, which flew as a test airframe from its inaugural liftoff in 1969 through until the early 1990s. The museum is currently restoring RA001 both inside and out. Click through for pictures.  Read full story → Travel tripods: 5 carbon fiber kits reviewed Published on Monday, July 28, 2014 7:10:00 AM GMT What makes a tripod a good travel companion? We test out five carbon fiber 'travel' tripods that while compact and light, are also comfortably tall and capable of supporting a reasonable amount of gear. This review covers five models, examining their features, functions and ergonomics in use both in the studio and out in the field. Click through to read the roundup. Read full story → Readers' showcase: Landscape photography Published on Sunday, July 27, 2014 8:09:00 AM GMT In all the talk about new gear, and which brands are best it's easy to overlook the end result of our shared passion - the pursuit of stunning images. Among our large community there are some incredibly talented photographers who share their work in our forums, galleries and photo challenges. From time to time we like to showcase some of the best work on our homepage. This week we challenged users of the landscape photography forum to submit their strongest shots, and the results were impressive. Click through to see more. Read full story → Photographer hits #1 on Reddit with Mt Fuji picture, and quickly regrets it Published on Saturday, July 26, 2014 7:37:00 AM GMT British photographer Kris Boorman summited Mount Fuji in 2012 and took a photograph from the top, showing the shadow cast by the giant mountain at sunrise. The image has since been used as a background for the Bing search engine and last year won a competition held by Gettty Images. A couple of days ago he posted the photo at low resolution on Reddit, and within a few hours it had garnered more than 6000 upvotes. Although this might sound like good news, Boorman quickly came to regret posting the picture. Click through to learn why.  Read full story → Vanguard releases new Alta CA tripod kits with pistol-grip head Published on Saturday, July 26, 2014 5:00:00 AM GMT Tripod and bag manufacturer Vanguard has launched a new range of tripods that are fitted with the company’s latest pistol grip style GH-30 head. The aluminium Alta CA leg-set comes in three or four-section options to achieve maximum heights of either 1565mm (61.6in) or 1550mm (61in) though both models are designed to carry a payload of up to 11lbs (5kg). Click through for more information. Read full story → What The Duck #1285 Published on Saturday, July 26, 2014 1:25:00 AM GMT We've come to the end of another week here at dpreview, and as our thoughts drift to weekend shooting opportunities, it's time to take things a little less seriously. Aaron Johnson's comic strip ‘What the Duck’ is just the thing, taking a gently satirical look through the lens of a photographically inclined waterfowl. You can find it published here (and in our newsletter) every week; we hope you enjoy it, and your weekend. Read full story → Lastolite 'Out of Focus' backgrounds bring beautiful bokeh to your home studio Published on Friday, July 25, 2014 6:46:00 PM GMT Everyone loves the look of a nice out of focus background, but it's hard to achieve in a home studio. Accessory manufacturer Lastolite believes it might have the solution, with two new reversible backgrounds printed with out of focus images of the ocean / autumn foliage and summer foliage / city lights. Measuring 1.5 x 1.2m, the backgrounds are big enough for almost full-length portraits of most adults, and weigh in at 3kg (6.6lb) each. Click through for more details. Read full story → Hasselblad launches 50MP CFV-50c back for legacy V system Published on Friday, July 25, 2014 3:39:00 PM GMT Hasselblad has launched a new digital back for its V System camera bodies that it claims brings modern digital image quality to users of vintage film-era Hasselblad camera bodies. The Hasselblad CFV-50c back features a 43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS sensor that outputs images at a resolution of up to 8272 x 6200 pixels, and operates within an ISO range of 100-6400. Click through for more details. Read full story → CASE Remote is a smartphone remote for your DSLR Published on Friday, July 25, 2014 7:34:00 AM GMT Many modern digital cameras can be remote controlled via dedicated apps on your smartphone and a Wi-Fi link. Unfortunately this option is not available on older or lower spec models that come without a built-in Wi-Fi module. CASE Remote, currently available for pre-order on indiegogo.com, is compatible with a large number of Nikon and Canon models and slots into your camera's hotshoe. Click through to read more at connect.dpreview.com. Read full story → 500px now supporting Lytro 'Living Pictures', offering users $250 rebate on Illum Published on Thursday, July 24, 2014 8:23:00 PM GMT Photo sharing site 500px has announced that it is now supporting images uploaded in Lytro's unique 'Living Pictures' format, and is offering its customers a $250 discount on the purchase of Lytro's Illum camera (MSRP $1599). The Illum is available now for pre-order and is expected to start shipping within the next couple of weeks. Click through for more information. Read full story → Cactus launches $70 radio trigger for multiple TTL flash systems Published on Thursday, July 24, 2014 7:01:00 AM GMT Hong Kong-based manufacturer Cactus has launched a wireless flash trigger that it claims will work with any hotshoe or PC sync socket-equipped camera and can control the power output from Canon, Nikon and Pentax-compatible flash units all at the same time. According to the manufacturer, even photographers working with multiple flashguns designed for different TTL systems will be able to link them via the wireless trigger. Click through for more information. Read full story → Fujifilm updates X-mount lens roadmap through end of 2015 Published on Thursday, July 24, 2014 5:00:00 AM GMT Fujifilm has updated the roadmap for its X-mount lenses up to the end of 2015. One extra lens has been added, while a second lens previously included has been formally named. The release order of three others has changed. The new models are the XF 90mm F2 R and XF 16mm F1.4 R, both of which are due by mid-2015. Read on to see the full roadmap and see the new release dates for the other upcoming lenses. Read full story → Ricoh announces Pentax K-3 Prestige Edition Published on Thursday, July 24, 2014 12:11:00 AM GMT Ricoh has announced a new 'Prestige' version of its Pentax K-3 DSLR. This special edition camera, which 'commemorates the many awards bestowed upon the K-3' (including from this website), comes in a special gunmetal gray color. The Prestige edition includes a matching battery grip, two batteries, and an 'exclusive' camera strap. If you want your K-3 to stand out from the crowd you'd better hurry, as only 2,000 kits will be sold worldwide.  Read full story →
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Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, 23 July 2014

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Wednesday, 23 July 2014 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Welcome to the 519th Digital Photography Review newsletter. Seattle's fever seems finally to have broken, with a couple of cooler days providing some welcome relief from the recent high temperatures. I'd have preferred the cloudy weather to have waited until after I had to create a sample gallery on the Nikon D810, but we don't always get what we want. That gallery is nearly ready, and should be published at some point tomorrow (Wednesday). I certainly enjoyed using the D810 a lot more than the Leica T, which - although it definitely has potential - feels like it's at least one firmware update away from being the camera that it really should be. You can read about my experiences shooting with it via the link below (let the trolling begin...) Here are a few content highlights from the past few days: Ready for its close-up: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Review If the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 premium superzoom was a game-changer, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 changed the game yet again when it was introduced last month. With its 1"-type 20.1MP CMOS sensor and 25-400mm equiv. F2.8-4.0 lens it's an ideal candidate for travel, offering a larger-than-average sensor and generous zoom range. With 4K video recording and a lower MSRP, it gave the already-impressive RX10 a run for the money. Is it the right fit for your carry-on bag? Read our full review. Click here to read our review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Travel tripods: Comparing 5 aluminum kits What makes a compact tripod a good traveling companion? We've collected 5 aluminum 'travel' tripod and head combinations that are compact, but are also comfortably tall and hold up a reasonable amount of gear. In this roundup we cover their features, functions and finish quality, and we put them to work in the studio and in the field. Read our roundup of aluminum tripod kits Touch and Try Again: Leica T Shooting Experience It's not a surprise that Leica's first autofocus mirrorless system camera is a thing of beauty - nor that it's wildly expensive. The Leica T (Typ 701) uses a 16MP APS-C CMOS sensor, and its operation is almost entirely dependent on a couple of dials and a large touchscreen. It may be beautiful, but a camera can't get by on its looks alone. See how it fared in our field testing. Read about our experience of shooting with the Leica T Archive from the world's oldest photographic society to go on show London's Science Museum is to host a major exhibition of prints and artifacts from the collection of the Royal Photographic Society, including prints and experimental cameras made by William Fox Talbot in the 1820s. Masters of Light: Treasures from the Royal Photographic Society Collection will display over 200 items from the archives of a collection that was started in 1853, and it will be held on the site of one of the UK's first ever photographic exhibitions. Take a look at some of the historic work that will be on display. Click here to read more What's coming up? Work continues on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4, Nikon D810 and various other cameras (including several current and older models which are overdue inclusion in our new studio scene comparison database). Allison is out shooting with Fujifilm's new high-end standard zoom for the X-series, the XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR right now too, and sample images from that, as well as Canon's new EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM are on the way in the next few days. See you next week! Barney WTD #1465   GearShop update - a message from the team Nikon is offering a $50 instant savings on its D3300 kit with 18-55mm lens. This package can give the eager beginner a great feel for the world of photography for a modest investment. For more professional handling and results, investigate the $300 instant savings on the D7100 kit with 18-140mm lens. Either camera kit is sure to inspire the artist in the family. For the more advanced visionary, a $400 savings awaits when the full-frame D610 + two lenses bundle is added to your cart. This deal also adds wireless connectivity with the WU-1B Wireless Mobile Adapter, a 32GB SD card and a stylish bag to keep it all safe. No matter which camera you choose, they all come with free 2-day shipping right to your door. Until next week - the GearShop Team
News updates Pentax firmware v1.10 for K-3 adds diffraction correction Published on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 10:00:00 PM GMT Pentax has released new firmware for its flagship K-3 DSLR, adding a new function - diffraction correction to the lens corrections menu. Firmware v1.10 also improves processing times when Digital Filters and Color Fringe Correction are applied, tweaks exposure bracketing in TAv mode, offers improved AWB performance and the usual 'improved stability for general performance'. Click through for more details and a download link. Read full story → Shiny object: Leica T Shooting Experience Published on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 6:27:00 PM GMT It's not a surprise that Leica's first autofocus mirrorless system camera is a thing of beauty - nor that it's wildly expensive. The Leica T (Typ 701) uses a 16MP APS-C CMOS sensor, and its operation is almost entirely dependent on a couple of dials and a large touchscreen. It may be beautiful, but a camera can't get by on its looks alone. See how it fared in our field testing. Read more Read full story → Registration Now Open for PhotoPlus Expo 2014 Published on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 4:43:00 PM GMT Registration is now open for PhotoPlus Expo 2014, the annual photographic tradeshow that takes place in New York City, every autumn. This year's show runs from October 29 - November 1 2014 in the Javits Convention Center, and the theme of the event (aside from photography of course) is Halloween. Click through for more details.  Read full story → Xiaomi unveils Mi 4 high-end phone with 8MP front camera Published on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 4:34:00 PM GMT Chinese device manufacturer Xiaomi unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Mi 4, today. With a metal frame and a distinctly iPhone-esque design the Mi 4 looks like a premium product and its specification sheet confirms this initial impression, boasting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC and 3GB RAM. Main camera specs appear standard for current-generation Android phones, with a 13MP rear camera but an unusually high-resolution 8MP at the front. Click through for more details. Read full story → Ready for its close-up: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Review Published on Monday, July 21, 2014 7:40:00 PM GMT If the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 premium superzoom was a game-changer, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 changed the game yet again when it was introduced last month. With its 1"-type 20.1MP CMOS sensor and 25-400mm equiv. F2.8-4.0 lens it's an ideal candidate for travel, offering a larger-than-average sensor and generous zoom range. With 4K video recording and a lower MSRP, it gave the already-impressive RX10 a run for the money. Read more Read full story → Travel tripods: Comparing 5 aluminum kits Published on Sunday, July 20, 2014 7:00:00 AM GMT What makes a compact tripod a good traveling companion? We've collected 5 aluminum 'travel' tripod and head combinations that are compact, but are also comfortably tall and hold up a reasonable amount of gear. In this roundup we cover their features, functions and finish quality, and we put them to work in the studio and in the field. Read more Read full story → Archive from the world's oldest photographic society to go on show Published on Saturday, July 19, 2014 7:00:00 AM GMT London's Science Museum is to host a major exhibition of prints and artifacts from the collection of the Royal Photographic Society, including prints and experimental cameras made by William Fox Talbot in the 1820s. Masters of Light: Treasures from the Royal Photographic Society Collection will display over 200 items from the archives of a collection that was started in 1853, and it will be held on the site of one of the UK’s first ever photographic exhibitions. Take a look at some of the historic work that will be on display. See gallery Read full story → MIT photography course materials freely available online Published on Saturday, July 19, 2014 12:00:00 AM GMT Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is making materials from 12 of its photography-related courses available free online under a Creative Commons license. Selected reference materials, syllabus structure and lesson plan guidance is published and free to download via the institute’s Open Course Ware (OCW) program, to alllow motivated individuals to teach themselves. Click through for more details. Read full story → What The Duck #1465 Published on Friday, July 18, 2014 10:59:00 PM GMT We've come to the end of another week here at dpreview, and as our thoughts drift to weekend shooting opportunities, it's time to take things a little less seriously. Aaron Johnson's comic strip ‘What the Duck’ is just the thing, taking a gently satirical look through the lens of a photographically inclined waterfowl. You can find it published here (and in our newsletter) every week; we hope you enjoy it, and your weekend. Read full story → Dronestagram contest winners announced Published on Friday, July 18, 2014 1:00:00 PM GMT Dronestagram, a website that allows drone photographers to share their images and videos, has announced the winners of their 2014 photo contest. Sponsored by National Geographic and GoPro, the competition was open to photographers around the world. The photos taking top prizes are impressive - take a look at a gallery of the winning images. See gallery Read full story → Adobe Camera Raw 8.6 and DNG Converter 8.6 release candidates available Published on Friday, July 18, 2014 1:09:00 AM GMT Adobe has made Camera Raw 8.6 and DNG Converter 8.6 release candidates available. This version adds support for the Nikon D810, Panasonic Lumix AG-GH4 (GH4 with interface unit) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. Color profiles are added for the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III, A7S and Alpha SLT-A77 II. Also included are a number of new lens profiles. Learn more Read full story → CreativeLive to host free one-day event with Art Wolfe Published on Friday, July 18, 2014 12:16:00 AM GMT On July 18th from 9AM PT to 4PM, CreativeLive will host a free, one-day event with nature photographer Art Wolfe. The class will be streamed live on CreativeLive's website, and viewers will be able to submit questions through Twitter, Facebook and CreativeLive's chat. Once it's aired, the class will be archived and available for download for $49. Learn more Read full story → LG launches G3 Beat with Laser AF Published on Thursday, July 17, 2014 4:06:00 PM GMT LG has announced the G3 Beat which in Europe will be marketed as the G3 „s“. With a smaller screen and downgraded specs compared to the LG flagship phone G3, the G3 Beat is to the G3 pretty much what the G2 Mini was to the G2. Despite its mid-range positioning the G3 Beat has a lot to offer to mobile photographers - click through to read more at connect.dpreview.com. Read full story → Drone lighting could be coming soon to your studio Published on Thursday, July 17, 2014 4:00:00 AM GMT A flying flash rig that tracks the position of both photographer and subject to maintain consistent lighting angles has been developed by researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Cornell University. In a project designed to test co-ordination between aerial robots and ground-based targets, researchers programmed a flash-carrying drone to light people in the studio as the subjects and the photographer changed positions. Read more Read full story → Samung Galaxy S4 Zoom gets Android 4.4 KitKat update Published on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 8:56:00 PM GMT The Galaxy S4 Zoom, Samsung's first attempt to fit a zoom lens into an Android-powered smartphone-style body, is getting an update with the latest Android version: 4.4 KitKat. The new software version will give S4 Zoom users access to the KitKat improvements which include faster performance, a redesigned status bar, wireless printing support, full-screen album art in the media player and a camera shortcut on the lockscreen. Read more at connect.dpreview.com Read full story → Iconic 'Flag Over Reichstag' Leica to go Under the Hammer Published on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 4:36:00 PM GMT The Lecia III used by Yevgeni Khaldei to take Raising a Flag Over The Reichstag is to go on sale in Hong Kong this November with a guide price of $390,000 - 580,000. Khaldei took the famous shot in 1945, as Russian troops overran Berlin in the final days of World War II. Learn more Read full story →
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Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Tuesday, 15 July 2014

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Tuesday, 15 July 2014 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Welcome to the 518th Digital Photography Review newsletter. We're missing the World Cup already, but thoughts of Germany are fresh in our minds as we book travel and accommodation for Photokina - the world's biggest photography tradeshow, held later this year in Cologne. As always we'll be heading out there to report on everything the show has to offer, from new products to interviews with some of the most influential figures in the global photo industry. September seems like a long way off, but it'll be upon us in no time. Back to the present! Here are a few content highlights from the past few days: One step ahead: Nikon 1 V3 Review We've just completed our full review of the 1 V3, Nikon's flagship mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera. The V3 offers an 18.4 megapixel 1"-type CMOS sensor, a significant gain in resolution over its 14.2 megapixel V2 predecessor. Since its introduction the 1 system has offered impressive auto focus and burst shooting capabilities - read our review to find out just how well it performed in our testing. Click here to read our review of the Nikon 1 V3 Camera Review: Samsung Galaxy S5 We've come to expect loads of camera features from Samsung's high end smartphones and the Galaxy S5 does not come up short. The S5 offers a 16MP BSI CMOS sensor, F2.2 lens and 4K video recording. With claims of improved AF speeds and the addition of features like real-time HDR processing and Selective Focus, Samsung's flagship device has a lot of potential as a photographic tool. Does its performance live up to its specs? Read our review of the Samsung Galaxy S5's camera Mountain Magic: Shooting in the Lofoten Islands Way up in Norway's arctic northwest lies a small, yet incredibly beautiful and diverse archipelago, home to some of that country's most magical landscapes and a truly wonderful winter atmosphere. Photographer Erez Marom shares his experience of shooting in the Lofoten Islands in Arctic Norway, from a traditional fishing village to mountains and ice-covered lakes. Read 'Mountain Magic: Shooting in the Lofoten Islands' Ricoh Announces Pentax XG-1 Superzoom Ricoh has announced the Pentax XG-1 superzoom, featuring a 16MP BSI-CMOS sensor and a 24-1248mm equivalent F2.8-5.6 zoom lens - covering a 52x optical zoom range. Other specs include a fixed 460k-dot 3.0-inch LCD, built-in EVF and full resolution burst shooting at 9 fps. Click here to read more about the Pentax XG-1 What's coming up? Work continues on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 review and we're also putting a lot of time into shooting with the Sony A7S, with the aim of publishing more lab work and some real-world sample images from that camera very soon. Likewise the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 which we're hoping to compare to the A7S in some detail. Just today we received a production-quality sample of Fujifilm's new high-end standard zoom for the X-series, the XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR too, so look out for some sample images very soon. Finally, a note for our registered users - as I mentioned in the last newsletter, the DxO FilmPack 3 software giveaway has been extended to July 20th, so if you haven't claimed your free download code you still have time. Just follow the instructions in your private message. See you next week! Barney WTD #1350   GearShop update - a message from the team If you're in the market for a new DSLR, we have two great kits with deep discounts. Nikon is offering its D5300 body and 18-140mm lens kit with a savings of $250 when purchased together. If you want to experience Sony's SLT technology, the Alpha SLT-A77 camera, kitted with Sony's fast 16-50mm F2.8 lens, makes it easy… with $600 off list price when you buy them both. Two very different cameras that share the same goal: to help you get the shot! Until next week - the GearShop Team
News updates Adobe Photoshop Express update brings Raw editing Published on Monday, July 14, 2014 9:12:00 PM GMT Adobe has updated both the iOS and Android versions of its free Photoshop Express mobile app. The new version comes with a number of added features and improvements but to many photographers the most useful new function will be the ability to edit Raw files. We gave it a try - read more on our sister site, connect.dpreview.com. Read full story → Mountain Magic: Shooting in the Lofoten Islands Published on Monday, July 14, 2014 9:00:00 AM GMT Way up in Norway's arctic northwest lies a small, yet incredibly beautiful and diverse archipelago, home to some of that country's most magical landscapes and a truly wonderful winter atmosphere. Photographer Erez Marom shares his experience of shooting in the Lofoten Islands in Arctic Norway, from a traditional fishing village to mountains and ice-covered lakes. Learn more Read full story → In Photos: Cincinnati's impressive 'Old Main' public library Published on Sunday, July 13, 2014 9:00:00 AM GMT Cincinnati, Ohio's current downtown public library is grand in its own right as one of the busiest branches in the country. But its predecessor, demolished in 1955, was nothing short of stunning. Built in 1874, the 'Old Main' library was originally intended to be an opera house, with a towering atrium that instead became home to five tiers of stacked bookshelves. These photos capture the grandeur of the library and its popularity in its own time. See gallery Read full story → Seven more DIY photography tips using household objects Published on Saturday, July 12, 2014 9:00:00 AM GMT The Cooperative of Photography received a lot of attention recently for a video featuring seven easy photographic hacks using household items. Now they've released a follow up video with seven more neat tips and tricks. It might just help you kick of a fun weekend photo project. Learn more Read full story → DxO FilmPack 4 and ViewPoint 2 updates provide compatibility with Photoshop CC Published on Saturday, July 12, 2014 12:25:00 AM GMT DxO has released updates for its FilmPack film emulation and ViewPoint perspective correction software, enabling them to be fully integrated with Adobe Photoshop CC 2014. Both are available as standalone applications or as a plugin for Lightroom and Photoshop. FilmPack v4.5.2 and Viewpoint v2.1.7 are available for download now. Read more Read full story → DxO Optics Pro v9.5.1 released with support for five new cameras Published on Friday, July 11, 2014 10:11:00 PM GMT Software maker DxO Labs has announced the release of DxO Optics Pro 9.5.1 for Mac, which includes support for five additional cameras. Now supported by DxO Optics Pro (Elite Edition only) are the Sony A7S, as well as (both Standard and Elite Editions) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and SLT-A77 II, the Nikon 1 J4, and the Samsung NX30. Read more Read full story → What The Duck #1350 Published on Friday, July 11, 2014 10:06:00 PM GMT We've come to the end of another week here at dpreview, and as our thoughts drift to weekend shooting opportunities, it's time to take things a little less seriously. Aaron Johnson's comic strip 'What the Duck' is just the thing, taking a gently satirical look through the lens of a photographically inclined waterfowl. You can find it published here (and in our newsletter) every week; we hope you enjoy it, and your weekend. Read full story → Adobe Lightroom allows users continued access after license expires Published on Friday, July 11, 2014 4:41:00 PM GMT Adobe's latest Lightroom update has made it possible for subscribers to continue accessing their images and edits, as well as some limited functions of Lightroom once a license for it has ended. Key functions, including the ability to use the Develop module, do go away once the subscription is out of date, but users retain the ability to view, organize and export images. Read more Read full story → VSCO launches $1M artist initiative fund Published on Friday, July 11, 2014 4:38:00 PM GMT Image sharing and film emulation service VSCO has launched a scholarship fund totaling $1 million. Calling it the Artist Initiative, the program assists photographers and visual artists chosen by the company with funding and promotion of their work. The first round of recipients has been announced, including 12 creatives from across the globe. Learn more  Read full story → LensRentals tests Lomography's Petzval lens Published on Friday, July 11, 2014 12:00:00 AM GMT We recently published a look at the Lomography Petzval lens, a modern version of a 19th century portrait lens. It's a niche product and not something we typically cover, but an interesting adaptation of a classic design. Roger Cicala and the team at LensRentals went one step further - when a couple of copies rolled through the door, they subjected the lens to their usual optics tests. Why? Well, because why not?  Read full story → Impossible adds B&W 'Hard Color' Limited-edition Instant Film Published on Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:54:00 PM GMT Instant-print maker Impossible has added a new line to its 'special' and 'limited' editions with a 600-type film that features a colored frame surrounding the image area. Joining a line of tinted emulsions and animal-skin-printed frames, B&W 600 Hard Color features a warm high-contrast emulsion with frame surrounds in eight different vivid colors. Read more Read full story → Quick Review: That Steady Thing Published on Thursday, July 10, 2014 9:00:00 AM GMT The simple idea that tripods are inconvenient to carry for extended periods has given birth to a host of attempts to find an easier way to steady a camera during a long exposure. A new device that joins this list is That Steady Thing - a metal boss that sits between a monopod's leg and its head, into which a pair of steadying legs screw. See if it lives up to its name. Read more Read full story → Behind the Scenes with USAF Thunderbirds Official Photographer Published on Thursday, July 10, 2014 7:01:00 AM GMT Sergeant Larry Reid Jr. is an official photographer for the US Air Force's Thunderbirds display team, covering everything from mechanics working on the team's F16 fighter jets to air-to-air shots at high G-loads. A new video produced by Jaron Schneider takes a detailed look at Reid's job, which has everyone here at DPReview insanely jealous (albeit a little queasy). Click through for a look - and hold on to your hat! Read full story → Camera Review: Samsung Galaxy S5 Published on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 7:50:00 PM GMT We've come to expect loads of camera features from Samsung's high end smartphones and the Galaxy S5 does not come up short. The S5 offers a 16MP BSI CMOS sensor, F2.2 lens and 4K video recording. With claims of improved AF speeds and the addition of features like real-time HDR processing and Selective Focus, Samsung's flagship device has a lot of potential as a photographic tool. Does its performance live up to its specs? Read review Read full story → Olympus takes Pen E-PL6 beyond Asia Published on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 4:25:00 PM GMT The Olympus Pen E-PL6, first announced in 2013 for the Asian market, is set to be introduced to the UK kitted with a pancake-style zoom lens and a Wi-Fi memory card. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ zoom lens is a pancake design, which Olympus claims is the slimmest of its type in this class. The 16.1 megapixel camera uses the same Live MOS sensor and TruePic VI processor as the 2012 PEN E-PL5 it replaces. It will retail in the UK for £429.99 from mid-July. Read full story → Shooting Experience: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Published on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 7:28:00 PM GMT Panasonic's latest superzoom camera, the Lumix DMC-FZ1000 offers a highly attractive feature set. Based around a 25-400mm equivalent zoom and a large 1"-type CMOS sensor the FZ1000 combines a very useful zoom range with excellent image quality in stills and video mode. We're working our way through a full review right now, and we've just added a shooting experience page to our detailed first-impressions review. Read more Read full story → ZTE announces Nubia Z7 with 5.5-inch QHD display Published on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 3:43:00 PM GMT Chinese smartphone manufacturer ZTE has launched its latest high-end model and looking at the Nubia Z7's specifications it's clear the new model aims to compete at the very top of the market. The Nubia comes with a 13MP imaging sensor in its camera module, its lens boasts an F2.0 maximum aperture and an optical image stabilization system is available for keeping things steady in low light. Click through to read more at connect.dpreview.com Read full story → Nikon 1 V3 stock shortage prompts official apology Published on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 12:00:00 AM GMT The Nikon 1 V3 has been out of stock with many retailers online and elsewhere, making the mirrorless camera hard to come by. The duration of the stock shortage has prompted an apology from Nikon Japan, which it recently posted on its website. Read more Read full story →
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