Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, 13 August 2014

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Wednesday, 13 August 2014 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Welcome to the 522nd Digital Photography Review newsletter. Hello from Seattle, fresh from last night's lightning storm and a little cooler for it. In the temperature sense, I mean - this is still the nerdiest city I've ever lived in. Speaking of nerdy, if you've been enjoying our content on the Panasonic GH4 and Sony a7S you should check out how they stack up in our studio comparison scene. Both are very impressive products indeed, even if you don't need their 4K video capabilities. Here are a few other content highlights from the past few days: Nikon D810: A sport photographer's impressions UK-based sports photographer Guy Swarbrick specializes in shooting cycling events, but this summer he got the opportunity to shoot the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Scotland. Just before the games he took delivery of Nikon's latest full-frame DSLR the D810, and in this article he shares his experiences of using the camera. Click through to read his impressions of the D810, and take a look at some of his pictures. Click here to read Guy Swarbrick's impressions of shooting sports with the Nikon D810 Behind the Shot: Flames of the North Nature photographer Erez Marom had cold feet - literally - when he created this image. Standing (with thermal boots on) in the freezing waters of a glacier lagoon in Iceland, he saw an opportunity to capture a unique ice formation in the foreground, distant snow-capped mountains and the Aurora Borealis above it all. In this article he explains how he used focus stacking to get the look he wanted for his final image, 'Flames of the North'. Read Erez Marom's article 'Behind the Shot: Flames of the North' Site News: New 'Features' Index Page! Hey you know that article you read on dpreview.com a couple of months ago that you really liked? What was it called again...? do you remember who wrote it...? Yeah, we hear you. Since we made some site changes earlier this summer it's been pretty hard to find certain types of articles but we've been working on it, and we're pleased to announce a new index page for non-review content. This is where you'll find articles and news stories, arranged in categories according to theme - everything from interviews and show reports to accessory reviews. Read more and check out our new features index page LensRentals looks into the Canon EF 16-35 f/4 IS The team over at LensRentals has been doing a lot of work recently, looking at the performance of Canon's new EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM wideangle zoom. They're pretty impressed by the optical quality of the new lens, but being in the business of renting and repairing gear, they also wanted to know how well it would stand up to the rigors of daily use - and how easy it would be to work on. Click through to learn how the new EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM compares mechanically. Click here to take a look inside Canon's new wideangle zoom Exposing sharks in a positive light George Probst has been fascinated with sharks his whole life, but it wasn't until he found himself newly single with some extra money in savings that his dream of diving with and photographing sharks became a reality. He hopes his photos will inspire others to see sharks in a light unlike their typical portrayal in movies and pop culture. Find out about his process and see his work. Click here to take a look at George Probst's work What's coming up? It's that time again... we're starting to get invites to press briefings, and we're booking meetings at Photokina, which is coming around the corner pretty quickly so it's safe to assume that there's a lot of new gear on its way very soon. We'll be right there with full coverage as you'd expect, and until then we're cracking on with our reviews of the Nikon D810, Panasonic GH4 and Sony Alpha 7S. See you next week! Barney WTD #1342   GearShop update - a message from the team Now is a great time to explore the world of mirrorless rangefinder-style cameras. Two great models from Samsung can get you there. First, the NX300 with the 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS lens is being offered with a savings of over $250. This cameras features a 20 megapixel CMOS sensor, hybrid autofocus, up to 9 fps shooting, and advanced Wi-Fi to make uploading to the web easier than ever. For greater savings, look to the Samsung NX2000 kit with the 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 lens, which, when bought together, will save you over $350. Also featuring a 20MP sensor, this setup offers 8fps shooting, the simplicity of NFC which allows you connect instantly to compatible Android devices, and a variety of different body colors to suit your style. Until next week - the GearShop Team
News updates Nikon D810: A sport photographer's impressions Published on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 8:35:00 PM GMT UK-based sports photographer Guy Swarbrick specializes in shooting cycling events, but this summer he got the opportunity to shoot the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Scotland. Just before the games he took delivery of Nikon's latest full-frame DSLR the D810, and in this article he shares his experiences of using the camera. Click through to read his impressions of the D810, and take a look at some of his pictures.  Read full story → Site news: New 'Features' index page Published on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 7:12:00 PM GMT Hey you know that article you read on dpreview.com a couple of months ago that you really liked? What was it called again...? do you remember who wrote it...? Yeah, we hear you. Since we made some site changes earlier this summer it's been pretty hard to find certain types of articles but we've been working on it, and we're pleased to announce a new index page for non-review content. This is where you'll find articles and news stories, arranged in categories according to theme - everything from interviews and show reports to accessory reviews. Click through to learn more. Read full story → Microsoft introduces hyperlapse algorithm to fix shaky first-person videos Published on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 6:59:00 AM GMT Microsoft's Research division in Redmond, Washington has published material detailing a method for turning shaky first-person camera footage into a stabilized hyperlapse video. The algorithm they've developed uses a 3-step process to produce exceptionally stable videos that play back in a single fluid camera sweep. Researchers state that they are woking on bringing this technology to a Windows app, though no release date is given. Learn more Read full story → DPReview is hiring! Published on Monday, August 11, 2014 8:08:00 PM GMT DPReview's Seattle-based team is growing! We're looking for an editorial writer, whose responsibilities will include testing and producing reviews of digital system cameras, compact cameras, smart phone cameras, lenses and other photographic equipment. We're also on the hunt for a studio and product photographer to conduct and analyze camera tests, as well as a web developer/designer. Successful applicants will have have a strong understanding of dpreview, our principles and our community. Learn more Read full story → Manfrotto introduces Pro Light series of photo and video bags Published on Monday, August 11, 2014 7:01:58 PM GMT Manfrotto has announced a new line of backpacks and accessories, the Pro Light series. The new line includes backpacks designed for both still photographers and videographers, holsters and rain covers, all designed with an emphasis on portability and versatility. The five styles of backpacks for still photographers offer side access for another route to your gear and are priced from $220 - $310 USD/£199.95 - £249.95 GBP. Read more Read full story → Behind the Shot: Flames of the North Published on Monday, August 11, 2014 6:59:00 AM GMT Nature photographer Erez Marom had cold feet - literally - when he created this image. Standing (with thermal boots on) in the freezing waters of a glacier lagoon in Iceland, he saw an opportunity to capture a unique ice formation in the foreground, distant snow-capped mountains and the Aurora Borealis above it all. In this article he explains how he used focus stacking to get the look he wanted for his final image, 'Flames of the North'. Learn more Read full story → Exposing sharks in a positive light Published on Sunday, August 10, 2014 9:00:00 AM GMT George Probst has been fascinated with sharks his whole life, but it wasn't until he found himself newly single with some extra money in savings that his dream of diving with and photographing sharks became a reality. He hopes his photos will inspire others to see sharks in a light unlike their typical portrayal in movies and pop culture. Find out about his process and see his work. See gallery Read full story → Tables turned: Photo series depicts children getting the better of their nightmares Published on Saturday, August 9, 2014 9:01:00 AM GMT Photographer Laure Fauvel's series 'Terreurs' turns an age-old rivalry on its head. The retouched photos depict children fighting back - and winning by the looks of it - against the monsters that typically terrorize them in the night. Children wielding toy weapons keep the nightmarish creatures cowering in closets and under beds with fearful expressions. See gallery Read full story → EyeEm update for iOS comes with EyeZoom Published on Saturday, August 9, 2014 9:00:00 AM GMT EyeEm, a photo sharing platform and image marketplace, has released an update to its iOS app, taking it closer to the recently-overhauled Android version. The redesign attempts to put more focus on the images by changing font sizes and moving controls around, and the new EyeZoom feature lets you zoom into images by tapping on them. Read more Read full story → What The Duck #1342 Published on Friday, August 8, 2014 9:49:26 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 → And in the end... Beatles 'Abbey Road' cover photo was shot 45 years ago today Published on Friday, August 8, 2014 5:03:00 PM GMT The photograph on the sleeve of 'Abbey Road' by The Beatles is among the most famous images in popular music, and it was taken 45 years ago today. The debate about whether Abbey Road was The Beatles final album continues but for a whole generation of fans, the image of John, Paul, George and Ringo walking across the street outside Abbey Road studios in London signified the end of an era. Click through to see how fans are marking the anniversary. Read full story → LensRentals looks into the Canon EF 16-35 f/4 IS Published on Friday, August 8, 2014 7:00:00 AM GMT The team over at LensRentals has been doing a lot of work recently, looking at the performance of Canon's new EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM wideangle zoom. They're pretty impressed by the optical quality of the new lens, but being in the business of renting and repairing gear, they also wanted to know how well it would stand up to the rigors of daily use - and how easy it would be to work on. Click through to learn how the new EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM compares mechanically. Read full story → Apple expands OS X Mavericks Raw compatibility Published on Friday, August 8, 2014 12:00:00 AM GMT Apple has issued an update for OS X Mavericks, adding Raw support for ten recent camera models. Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 5.06 provides system-level support for Raw files from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III, Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Nikon 1 V3. See the full list of cameras. Read more Read full story → HTC Gallery update allows for sharing of Duo Cam images Published on Thursday, August 7, 2014 6:49:05 PM GMT We weren't wowed by the HTC One M8's Duo Cam features in our review of the device, partly because its corresponding re-focusing effects could only be used on the phone itself. HTC has changed that with a Gallery App update, allowing users to share the experience with others through a web interface. Read more Read full story → Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Sony Alpha 7S added to studio comparison Published on Thursday, August 7, 2014 5:12:30 PM GMT With our comparative review underway, we've added studio test scene results from both the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Sony Alpha 7S to our comparison tool. The 16MP Micro Four Thirds Panasonic GH4 and 12MP full-frame Sony a7S both shoot 4K video, and we spent some time in part one of our review taking a look at those features. Take a look now at the stills capabilities of both of these cameras by comparing them to each other and an ever-growing list of competing models in our studio test scene comparison tool. Read more Read full story → Monkey photo copyright in question as Wikipedia denies photographer's takedown request Published on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 9:31:00 PM GMT On a trip to Indonesia in 2011, photographer David Slater was photographing a black crested macaque when it grabbed his camera and proceeded to take hundreds of pictures of itself. The resulting 'monkey selfie' did the rounds on the internet, winding up in Wikimedia Commons. Mr. Slater has asked that the photo be taken down, but Wikimedia sees things differently. Read more Read full story → GoPro points to increased costs as it reports deeper losses in financial results Published on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 1:00:00 PM GMT Despite the ubiquity of GoPro's diminutive 'action cam' video cameras, the company has reported a loss of $19.8 million for the second quarter following an additional loss of $5.1 million from the year prior. GoPro first went public in June of this year, and while shares have dropped a whopping 11-15% following the financial results, everything is not necessarily doom and gloom for the company. Read more Read full story → Dorothea Lange 'American Masters' profile to premiere on PBS August 29 Published on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 3:00:00 AM GMT A PBS profile of Dorothea Lange, the photographer behind iconic images of the Great Depression and Dust Bowl, is set to air later this month. American Masters - Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning will premiere on PBS stations Friday August 29th from 9-11pm. The documentary, directed and narrated by Lange's granddaughter Dyanna Taylor, features newly discovered interviews with the photographer, remembrances from family and friends, as well as a look into her career retrospective at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Read more Read full story →
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