Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, 8 October 2014

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Wednesday, 8 October 2014 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Welcome to the 530th Digital Photography Review newsletter. We're crazy busy here in DPReview's Seattle offices, preparing for a 2-day live broadcast event which we're hosting at the end of this week. We'll be taking over the studios again at CreativeLIVE covering various topics including roundups of the latest gear, a look back at Photokina, and a glimpse into the future for consumer digital imaging. It should be a lot of fun, but I have a ton of work to do over the next 48 hours, so I'm keeping this newsletter brief! OK, phew - here are some content highlights from the past few days... Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 real-world samples The Panasonic Lumix LX100 topped our reader poll as the most interesting product to come out of Photokina 2014. Indeed, the LX100's combination of a Four Thirds sensor and 24-75mm equivalent F1.7-2.8 lens is big news. We've been testing out this intrepid compact for the past few days; take a look at a gallery of real-world samples and see what it can do. Click here to view our gallery of samples from the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Canon PowerShot G7 X real-world samples There's a lot of excitement surrounding Canon's recently announced PowerShot G7 X. This compact camera features a 1" BSI-CMOS sensor and fast 24-100mm F1.8-2.8 lens. We've been using a production G7 X for a few days and ahead of our usual round of studio tests and hands-on assessment, we've created a quick gallery of real-world photos. Click here to view our gallery of samples from the Canon PowerShot G7 X Opinion: Why buy a Panasonic LX100 when you could buy a GX7? What's so special about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100? It uses the same sensor as the GX7 but is at a distinct disadvantage not being part of an interchangeable lens system. So why would anyone choose the Lumix LX100 with its expensive body over the flexibility of the only-slightly-bigger Lumix DMC-GX7? Has Panasonic shot itself in the foot? Click here to read our opinion piece discussing the Panasonic LX100 versus the GX7 Post-Photokina polls - Tell us what you think We're planning some post-Photokina content and wanted to understand what you're thinking. We've created two polls, both looking for your take on the products and trends of Photokina. Let your voice be heard. Click here to cast your vote What's coming up? Well, there's this little old thing - plus more sample images, and a lot more review and roundup content as we move into the final quarter of the year. Thanks for sticking around! Barney GearShop update - a message from the team After a 2-year wait, the latest model in Panasonic's high-end LX line of compacts has arrived. Now available for pre-order is the Lumix LX100 compact camera, featuring a built-in EVF, 4k video output, a large micro four-thirds format sensor and a bright and fast Leica F1.7-2.8 lens. In addition to its great low-light performance, the camera also includes a removable external flash to increase its versatility. It is available in black or silver to match your style. Until next week - the GearShop Team
News updates Tune in to DPReview Live this Thursday and Friday Published on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 10:09:00 PM GMT This Thursday and Friday October 9-10th, DPReview is teaming up once again with CreativeLive on a live streaming broadcast. We'll be talking with industry experts and pros about current technological advancements and what they mean to photographers. Additionally, we'll have on hand plenty of new gear announced at Photokina and DPReview editorial staff will discuss the highlights and trends seen at the show. Learn more Read full story → 'See Impossible': Canon counts down to... something. *UPDATED* Published on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 3:44:00 PM GMT UPDATED: When Canon's countdown clock reached zero this morning, the big surprise turned out to be... a 'marketing initiative.' Canon wants to remind consumers that its products can help them 'see impossible,' and it is doing so with an interactive website. The campaign will also include efforts in print, digital and live events. If you were waiting for the next big thing in imaging, it looks like you can keep on waiting. Read full story → Canon PowerShot G7 X real-world samples gallery posted Published on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 6:46:34 AM GMT There's a lot of excitement surrounding Canon's recently announced PowerShot G7 X. This compact camera features a 1" BSI-CMOS sensor and fast 24-100mm F1.8-2.8 lens. We've been using a production G7 X for a few days and ahead of our usual round of studio tests and hands-on assessment, we've created a quick gallery of real-world photos. See gallery Read full story → Drobo launches Mini with 8TB pre-loaded Published on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 12:00:00 AM GMT Digital storage company Connected Data has introduced a version of its Drobo Mini that will come kitted with 8TB worth of hard drives. Small enough to be portable and used by photographers and videographers on location, the Drobo Mini 8TB Bundle will be packaged with four Samsung Spinpoint M9T 2TB drives for the four 2.5-inch memory bays of the device. Read more Read full story → Adobe rolls out CC update with new desktop and mobile tools Published on Monday, October 6, 2014 1:00:00 PM GMT Adobe has announced updates to several of its mobile and desktop software applications, just in time to kick off the company's Adobe Max conference. While Photoshop itself only receives a couple of minor updates, such as more 3D printing profiles, there are some interesting new features added to the Adobe ecosystem. Among them is a new Libraries feature, making it possible to save layers and graphic elements for use across apps and platforms. Read more Read full story → UPDATED: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 real-world samples gallery posted Published on Monday, October 6, 2014 5:41:00 AM GMT UPDATED: The Panasonic Lumix LX100 topped our reader poll as the most interesting product to come out of Photokina 2014. Indeed, the LX100's combination of a Four Thirds sensor and 24-75mm equivalent F1.7-2.8 lens is big news. We've been testing out this intrepid compact for the past few days; take a look at a gallery of real-world samples and see what it can do. See gallery Read full story → Post-Photokina polls - Tell us what you think Published on Friday, October 3, 2014 11:56:35 PM GMT We're planning some post-Photokina content and wanted to understand what you're thinking. We've created two polls, both looking for your take on the products and trends of Photokina. Let your voice be heard. Cast your vote Read full story → LensRentals' new Keeper program lets you buy rental gear Published on Friday, October 3, 2014 7:07:56 PM GMT U.S.-based LensRentals has announced an expansion to its photo equipment rental service that allows photographers to purchase the gear they've borrowed. This gives renters a try-before-you-buy option and lets those who have become enamored with their rental equipment keep it forever. Learn more Read full story → Adobe announces Camera Raw 8.7 and DNG Converter 8.7 release candidates Published on Friday, October 3, 2014 7:05:41 PM GMT Adobe has announced the availability of Camera Raw 8.7 and DNG Converter 8.7 release candidates. This version adds support for the Nikon D750, Fujifilm X30 and the Sony a5100 among other camera models. A number of lens profiles are also added. Camera Raw and DNG Converter 8.7 release candidates are available for download now from Adobe. Read more Read full story → Camera51 for Android guides your photo composition Published on Friday, October 3, 2014 12:00:00 AM GMT Since the launch of iOS 8, manual camera apps for iPhone photographers have been in the news. Now it seems the makers of Camera51, a new camera app for Google's Android OS, are going the opposite way. The new app not only sets exposure and white balance automatically, but also aims to optimize how your shot is framed. Read more Read full story → Netflix is seeking Instagram users to photograph movie locations Published on Thursday, October 2, 2014 5:44:00 PM GMT Netflix is looking to hire a trio of photographers who will travel the country snapping photos and posting them to the entertainment company's Instagram account. The three Instagram users selected for the roles will travel with expenses paid for two weeks, taking pictures of iconic movie and TV locations. Learn more Read full story → Britain's American Air Museum seeks help identifying US personnel who served in UK Published on Thursday, October 2, 2014 9:00:00 AM GMT The American Air Museum, which is part of Britain's Imperial War Museum, has launched a new wiki-style website designed to allow members of the public to help identify the service men and women depicted in the site's online galleries. Based on 15,000 prints from The Roger Freeman Collection documenting the lives of the US Army Air Forces personnel who served in England during the Second World War, the site records the thoughts and memories of the local population who worked and lived alongside them. Learn more Read full story → Wilderness photographers caught up in U.S. Forest Service permit proposal Published on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 10:45:00 PM GMT A proposed directive from the U.S. Forest Service that aims to protect federal wilderness from commercial exploitation may end up restraining photographers as well. Under the proposed restrictions, any individual or entity poised to reap commercial gain from photographing or filming federal lands in the U.S. will need a permit. Read more Read full story → Opinion: Why buy a Panasonic LX100 when you could buy a GX7? Published on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 3:30:00 PM GMT What's so special about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100? It uses the same sensor as the GX7 but is at a distinct disadvantage not being part of an interchangeable lens system. So why would anyone choose the Lumix LX100 with its expensive body over the flexibility of the only-slightly-bigger Lumix DMC-GX7? Has Panasonic shot itself in the foot? Click through to read more Read full story →
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