Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, 27 November 2014

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Thursday, 27 November 2014 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Welcome to the 537th Digital Photography Review newsletter. I write this at the end of Wednesday, as we're racing to get the last of our seasonal buyers' guide content updated ahead of tomorrow's Thanksgiving holiday here in the USA. We're also continuing to work on a short series of video product reviews, featuring professional photographers using cameras in real-world situations - and me making a fool of myself to one degree or another. The second in this series, featuring the Samsung NX1 can be found linked below. What to Buy and Why: 2014 Buying Guides Updated! We've been devoting a lot of time over the past few weeks toupdating our various roundups and buying guides ahead of the busy holiday season. As Tanksgiving comes around again here in the USA we've published major updates to our existing 2013 content, to bring everything up to date. You can see our complete portfolio of buying guide content by following the links below. We hope you find it useful. Read our in-depth buying guide content - updated for 2014 . Real-world test: Going pro with the Samsung NX1 As often as we can, we like to put the cameras that we test into the hands of working photographers to find out what they think. Recently we gave the new Samsung NX1 to Jordan Stead, staff photographer at SeattlePI.com, and ventured out to nearby Carkeek Park in Seattle to photograph the seasonal salmon run. Jordan gave the NX1's hybrid AF system and 28.2MP BSI-CMOS sensor a good workout. The fast-moving salmon proved to be excellent test subjects, and only one camera was harmed in the making of this video (and it wasn't the NX1). We hope you enjoy this video as much as we enjoyed making it! Watch our video review of the Samsung NX1 Canon EOS 7D Mark II shooting experience Canon's successor to the EOS 7D was a long time coming, but the 7D Mark II appears to have all the makings of a DSLR worth the wait. Offering a 20.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor, Dual Pixel AF with 65 phase-detect points and more robust weather-resistance, the 7D II is a formidable follow-up indeed. Our full review is well underway and we've just updated our first impressions with a detailed shooting experience. Read about our experience shooting with the Canon EOS 7D Mark II   Small change: Samsung NX mini review The Samsung NX mini is truly tiny, offering a 20MP 1" sensor inside a highly compact body which features a 180-degree tilting LCD and extensive connectivity features. The mini's touch-sensitive display is the camera's primary interface for changing shooting settings, and an interchangeable lens mount should make this the ideal combination of versatility and point-and-shoot simplicity. Read our review to find out how it shapes up. Click here to read our review of the Samsung NX mini Nikon D750 shooting experience The Nikon D750 is a full-frame DSLR that mates features from the D810 with a 24MP sensor, providing a faster frame-rate than any non-pro full-frame Nikon DSLR since the D700. Its comprehensive still and video photography specifications are aimed directly at enthusiasts and full-frame upgraders. We've made a significant update to our D750 first impressions review including a shooting experience and studio scene analysis. Click here to see how the Leica X compares against its peers What's coming up? We're getting ready to publish a lab report on the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, and work continues on the Nikon D810 and Samsung's new NX1. We've also got some more exciting new video content on the way, so keep an eye on our homepage! Barney
News updates Ten things you need to know about the Sony Alpha 7 II Published on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 11:27:00 PM GMT Sony announced the Alpha 7 II last week relatively quietly, introducing a new member to its full-frame mirrorless family. The a7 II brings 5-axis in-body stabilization to a full-frame camera for the first time, claiming 4.5 stops in shake reduction. Other updates include improved ergonomics - you can see these for yourself in our hands-on overview of the a7 II. Here's what you need to know about Sony's newest Alpha camera. Read more Read full story → Small change: Samsung NX mini review Published on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 9:31:09 PM GMT The Samsung NX mini is truly tiny, offering a 20MP 1" sensor inside a highly compact body which features a 180-degree tilting LCD and extensive connectivity features. The mini's touch-sensitive display is the camera's primary interface for changing shooting settings, and an interchangeable lens mount should make this the ideal combination of versatility and point-and-shoot simplicity. Read our review to find out how it compares Read full story → 2014 Consumer DSLR Roundup Published on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 6:05:00 PM GMT Despite the emergence of the mirrorless class, the market is still dominated by conventional DSLRs. Large sensors, optical viewfinders, and sizable grips make them comfortable choices for many aspiring photographers. We cover seven consumer and mid-level models in this roundup. Find out which we recommend. Read more Read full story → Sony announces US pricing for full-frame Alpha 7 II Published on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 3:00:00 PM GMT Sony Electronics has announced US pricing and availability for its recently announced Alpha 7 II camera. The a7 II is the world's first full-frame mirrorless camera with in-body image stabilization (5-axis, no less), and also offers improved controls, focusing performance, and video specs. It will be available on December 9th for $1700 body only and $2000 with the 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 FE lens. We'll be getting our hands on a beta version shortly and will post samples as soon as possible. Read more Read full story → Not dead yet: Sony announces three A-mount lenses Published on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 3:00:00 PM GMT Among all of the excitement around the a7 II, Sony quietly announced a new A-mount lens last week. The 70-300mm F4.5 – F5.6 G SSM II lens for A-mount offers faster AF tracking, a new Nano AR coating, and weatherproofing, and will be available in February for $1150. The company also announced the development of Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II and 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II A-mount lenses, which will arrive next Spring with similar improvements. Read more Read full story → 2014 Enthusiast Compact Camera Roundup Published on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 12:37:00 AM GMT We're updating our 'What to buy and why' camera roundups to include new models introduced in 2014, and first up is the enthusiast compact camera class. These cameras may be a bit too big to fit in your pocket but most are compact enough to be considered appealing alternatives to heavier, bulkier, interchangeable lens camera systems. Read more Read full story → Hasselblad introduces Stellar II luxury enthusiast compact Published on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 8:03:00 PM GMT Hasselblad has announced the Stellar II, an enthusiast compact 'not intended to be judged against other cameras'. According to Hasselbad. the Stellar II has been 'conceived and crafted exclusively for aficionados, collectors, and connoisseurs'. Like other recent Hasselblads, the Stellar II is essentially a rebadged Sony camera - the Cyber-shot RX100 II in this case. Available grip finishes include olive, walnut, padouk, and carbon fiber. You can pick one up for yourself at an MSRP of $2395/€1650. Click through to feast your eyes (just don't judge) Read full story → Nikon D750 shooting experience published Published on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 6:33:23 PM GMT The Nikon D750 is a full-frame DSLR that mates features from the D810 with a 24MP sensor, providing a faster frame-rate than any non-pro full-frame Nikon DSLR since the D700. Its comprehensive still and video photography specifications are aimed directly at enthusiasts and full-frame upgraders. We've made a significant update to our D750 first impressions review including a shooting experience and studio scene analysis. Read more Read full story → Panasonic DMC-CM1 to go on sale in UK Published on Monday, November 24, 2014 5:58:00 PM GMT Panasonic has announced that its DMC-CM1 'compact camera with smartphone technology' will be sold in the UK. Originally the company had marked out France and Germany as the only countries to get the device, but citing 'high demand' it has included a limited number of UK stores to stock it. Read more Read full story → Readers' Showcase: Portraits and People Published on Sunday, November 23, 2014 5:00:00 PM GMT DPReview members are a talented group and we've been highlighting their photography in a series of readers' showcases. Recently we asked the Portrait & People Photography forum to share their favorite shots. They responded with excellent work both in and out of the studio, and we've picked a few of our favorites to share. See gallery Read full story → Flickr Wall Art expands to include Creative Commons images Published on Saturday, November 22, 2014 8:32:53 PM GMT Flickr Wall Art now allows users to order prints from more than 50 million photographs, the service has announced. This follows Wall Art's arrival in October, and moves to include all applicable freely-licensed Creative Commons images, licensed artists images, and a curated selection of content from NASA. Read more Read full story → Behind the Shot: Clouds over Skagsanden Published on Saturday, November 22, 2014 1:00:00 PM GMT In this article, nature photographer Erez Marom shares the story of his panoramic shot 'Clouds over Skagsanden', taken earlier this year in the Lofoten Islands in Arctic Norway. His article covers everything from preparing to shoot at the location, to the shoot itself through to final post-processing of the resulting image. Click through to read Erez Marom's article 'Behind the Shot: Clouds over Skagsanden' Read full story → Google Nexus 6 DxOMark Mobile Report Published on Friday, November 21, 2014 9:35:00 PM GMT The Nexus 6 is Google's showcase phone for Android 5.0 'Lollipop' and the first Nexus device made by Motorola. It comes with a dual-LED ring flash, a 13MP sensor with a fast F2.0 aperture, optical image stabilization and 4K video recording. DxOMark Mobile put the Nexus 6 through its image quality tests and has just published the results. Read more Read full story → Canon EOS 7D Mark II shooting experience added to first impressions review Published on Friday, November 21, 2014 1:34:29 AM GMT Canon's successor to the EOS 7D was a long time coming, but the 7D Mark II appears to have all the makings of a DSLR worth the wait. Offering a 20.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor, Dual Pixel AF with 65 phase-detect points and more robust weather-resistance, the 7D II is a formidable follow-up indeed. Our full review is well underway and we've just updated our first impressions with a detailed shooting experience. Read more Read full story → Lighting equipment manufacturer Metz files for insolvency Published on Thursday, November 20, 2014 7:31:02 PM GMT German television and photographic equipment maker Metz has filed for insolvency according to German media. Metz is known for producing high-end lighting equipment including flash units, studio flashes, and video lights. Approximately 600 jobs will be affected by the company's financial situation. Read more Read full story → Sony announces Alpha 7 II full-frame mirrorless camera with 5-axis IS Published on Thursday, November 20, 2014 5:49:00 AM GMT Sony has announced its Alpha 7 II, which the company has managed to keep very close to its vest. The big story on this 24MP full-frame mirrorless is its 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization - the first that we've seen in a full-frame camera. Sony claims that this IS system can reduce shake by 4.5 stops using the CIPA standard. The Hybrid AF system has also been improved upon, offering 30% faster speeds and a 1.5X improvement in tracking. The a7 II also sports a larger grip, new front dial, and sensibly relocated shutter release. Read more Read full story → Fujifilm announces macro tubes, tethering software and X-series firmware availability Published on Thursday, November 20, 2014 5:00:00 AM GMT Fujifilm has unveiled two macro extension tubes for its X-series interchangeable lens cameras, as well as a launch date for the previously-promised Fujifilm X-T1 firmware. More firmware updates are also announced for the X-E2, X-E1, X-Pro1 and X-30, as well as the introduction of tethering software for PC. Read more Read full story → Lume Cube is a high-power external lightsource for your smartphone or GoPro Published on Thursday, November 20, 2014 1:02:36 AM GMT Just announced by a company of the same name, the Lume Cube is an off-camera lighting option that can be used with a smartphone or GoPro Hero action camera. Thanks to its silicone shell it is water resistant and a 1/4-inch thread makes it mountable on a tripod or other camera support. Additionally, it can be attached to most surfaces magnetically or using a suction-cup. Lume Cube is controlled via an Android or iOS smartphone app. Read more Read full story →
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Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, 19 November 2014

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Wednesday, 19 November 2014 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Welcome to the 536th Digital Photography Review newsletter. Here at dpreview we're hunkered down, focusing on reviews of the remaining Photokina cameras, and the major task of updating our seasonal roundups. I've also been working on more video reviews of some of this year's hottest cameras, which we'll be publishing in the coming weeks, so look out for those on our homepage and video section. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Review Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LX100 turned a lot of heads when it was introduced at Photokina 2014. That might be because its spec sheet reads like an enthusiast's wish list of compact camera features - a 16MP Four Thirds sensor (albeit a multi-aspect design using 12.7MP), fast 24-75mm equiv. F1.7-2.8 lens, built-in EVF, 4K video recording and Wi-Fi with NFC. Even against stiff competition, we've given the LX100 the highest ever award in its class - read the review to find out why. Read our in-depth review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 . Pentax 645Z added to studio comparison database Ricoh's Pentax 645Z offers a level of consumer-friendliness previously unseen in its class. The 50MP CMOS medium format sensor is complemented by a number of features from the K-3 DSLR, including a 27-point AF system with 25 cross-type points. It can even record 1080/30p HD video with stereo sound. We've added it to our studio scene tool so you can compare its results to the likes of the Nikon D810. See how the Pentax 645Z compares in our studio comparison widget UK Landscape Photographer of the Year winners announced The winners of the UK's Take a View 2014 competition have been announced. Taking the title Landscape Photographer of the Year and a £10,000 prize, photographer Mark Littlejohn beat around 20,000 entries with his picture of a temporary stream created by heavy rain tumbling down the side of a Glencoe mountain, in Scotland. Click here to take a look at the winning images Leica X (Typ 113) added to our studio comparison database The Leica X (Typ 113) is the company's latest fixed-lens APS-C camera. While the X continues to use a 16MP APS-C sensor and a 35mm equivalent lens, at F1.7 it boasts a considerably faster aperture than the F2.8 of its forebear the X-2. We've spent some time with the new X, and we've added it to our studio comparison database. Click here to see how the Leica X compares against its peers   What's coming up? Work continues on the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, the Nikon D810 and Samsung's new NX1 - among others. We've also got plenty more videos and roundups on the way so keep an eye on our homepage! Barney GearShop update - a message from the team It's not early to start holiday shopping for the photographers in the family, and this week we have a great deal that won't break the budget. The Fuji XF1 Compact Camera in red, has received a huge price cut of over 40% and is now available for purchase for only $156. Since it works well as a manual performer or as a quick point-and-shoot, you can grab several for every level of photographer in your family….and you'll get free 2-day shipping, as always. Until next week - the GearShop Team
News updates The photographer's perfect pick? Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 review Published on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 5:59:44 PM GMT Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LX100 turned a lot of heads when it was introduced at Photokina 2014. That might be because its spec sheet reads like an enthusiast's wish list of compact camera features - a 16MP Four Thirds sensor (albeit a multi-aspect design using 12.7MP), fast 24-75mm equiv. F1.7-2.8 lens, built-in EVF, 4K video recording and Wi-Fi with NFC. The large sensor zoom compact has become an intensely competitive field in recent year, read the review to see how the LX100 compares. Read full story → Blocks Camera features modular design with swappable components Published on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 2:00:00 AM GMT Blocks Camera of California has introduced its Blocks+ multi-functional camera. The Blocks+ features a modular design allowing photographers to swap in components, referred to as 'blocks', for various types of recording like 3D and 360-degree video. The blocks also include battery modules that can be added for extra battery life. Learn more Read full story → Nikon celebrates Df's first birthday with gold edition Published on Monday, November 17, 2014 10:05:56 PM GMT Nikon Japan has announced a limited edition version of its Df DSLR with gold embellishments where the standard version has bare metal. Produced as a limited edition to mark the first anniversary of the Df's launch, the gold model will come in two forms – body only, or paired with a gold-ringed AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G. There will be 600 units of the body-only form, and 1000 of the kit with the lens. Read more Read full story → Sony debuts 21MP stacked CMOS sensor for smartphones Published on Monday, November 17, 2014 7:06:16 PM GMT Sony has unveiled a new stacked CMOS image sensor for use in smartphones. Called the IMX230, it features 21 effective megapixels, on-chip phase detection AF and 4K video recording. The chip is a 1/2.4-inch type with square pixels measuring 1.12um x 1.12um each. Video of up to 4K (4096 x 2160) resolution is available with HDR function (also available in stills mode). Read more Read full story → Pentax 645Z added to studio comparison database Published on Monday, November 17, 2014 11:00:00 AM GMT Ricoh's Pentax 645Z offers a level of consumer-friendliness previously unseen in its class. The 50MP CMOS medium format sensor is complemented by a number of features from the K-3 DSLR, including a 27-point AF system with 25 cross-type points. We've added it to our studio scene tool so you can compare its results to the likes of the Nikon D810. Read more Read full story → Readers' Showcase: Submit your best portraits! Published on Sunday, November 16, 2014 1:00:00 PM GMT We're accepting submissions for our latest Readers' Showcase and we want to see your best portraits! Stop by the Portrait & People Photography forum and show us your best shots. Our favorite images will be included in a showcase article on the homepage. We're accepting photos through the end of the week, so dust off your hard drive and submit some of your favorites from your portfolio. Read more Read full story → UK Landscape Photographer of the Year winners announced Published on Saturday, November 15, 2014 1:00:00 PM GMT The winners of the UK’s Take a View 2014 competition have been announced. Taking the title Landscape Photographer of the Year and a £10,000 prize, photographer Mark Littlejohn beat around 20,000 entries with his picture of a temporary stream created by heavy rain tumbling down the side of a Glencoe mountain, in Scotland. See gallery Read full story → Olympus OM-D E-M5 rumored to be out of production Published on Saturday, November 15, 2014 1:00:00 AM GMT Rumors have surfaced that the Olympus E-M5 has reached the end of its production. According to 4/3rumors, retailers in US and Europe have received notice from Olympus that it has stopped production of the camera. Olympus hasn't made an official announcement yet. Read more Read full story → Phase One to introduce A-Series mirrorless medium format camera system Published on Friday, November 14, 2014 8:07:00 PM GMT American professional camera dealer Digital Transitions has announced that it will host a preview event of a new Phase One medium format digital camera system that doesn’t use a reflex mirror system. Although Phase One has yet to comment, it appears that the A-Series will comprise three configurations which use different Phase One backs. The Phase One A250 will feature the IQ250’s 50MP CMOS sensor, while the A260 and A280 systems will use the IQ260 and IQ280 CCD sensors of 60 and 80 million pixels respectively. Read more Read full story → Prints from first photographed royal tour go on show at Buckingham Palace Published on Friday, November 14, 2014 6:24:38 PM GMT A collection of photos taken in 1862 during the Prince of Wales' tour of the Middle East, showing historical figures and sites, has gone on display at Buckingham Palace in London. Taken by Francis Bedford, who was the first photographer to ever accompany a royal tour, the show comprises almost 100 original prints and documents the progress of the party as they travelled from London to Egypt, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Greece. See gallery Read full story → Samsung developing 360 degree panoramic 3D camera for VR headsets Published on Friday, November 14, 2014 1:00:00 AM GMT Samsung is showing off a prototype camera that captures 360-degree 3D images in an effort to provide content for its virtually reality headset, the Samsung Gear VR. Using cameras arranged into 8 stereoscopic pairs around the device's perimeter, the prototype (called Project Beyond) can capture 3D still panoramas, with single frames measuring 35MP. Learn more Read full story → DJI launches Inspire 1 drone with 4K video recording Published on Thursday, November 13, 2014 8:35:15 PM GMT DJI has launched its latest drone, the Inspire 1, equipped with a new camera unit capable of 12MP stills and 4K video recording. The latest addition to DJI’s arsenal also includes a newly developed gimbal that can be removed and potentially upgraded in the future. Read more Read full story → JVC introduces GY-LS300 4K camcorder with MFT mount Published on Thursday, November 13, 2014 5:37:28 PM GMT JVC has introduced the GY-LS300 4KCAM Handheld S35mm camcorder, a relatively compact Micro Four Thirds model featuring Ultra HD-resolution 4K recording. JVC has incorporated a Super 35mm CMOS sensor alongside the MFT lens mount, with the maker promising full native angle of view via its proprietary Variable Scan Mapping tech. Read more Read full story → Leica X (Typ 113) added to our studio comparison database Published on Thursday, November 13, 2014 5:00:00 AM GMT The Leica X (Typ 113) is the company's latest fixed-lens APS-C camera. While the X continues to use a 16MP APS-C sensor and a 35mm equivalent lens, at F1.7 it boasts a considerably faster aperture than the F2.8 of its forebear the X-2. We've spent some time with the new X, and we've added it to our studio comparison database. Click through to see how it compares Read full story → Phottix offers Mitros and Mitros+ TTL flash units for Sony multi-interface hotshoe Published on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 8:27:00 PM GMT Phottix has unveiled Sony versions of its Mitros and Mitros+ TTL flash units for that manufacturer's multi-interface hotshoe. The Mitros+ offers remote radio flash control, with built in Phottix Odin and Strato II receivers. Both flash units provide a guide number of 58, with 180° rotation and tilt by 97°. Learn more Read full story → Samsung NX1 real-world sample images Published on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:26:30 AM GMT Samsung's NX1 is the first serious attempt by the Korean manufacturer to target high-end enthusiast and semi-pro photographers. Featuring a 28MP sensor, 15fps shooting capability, 4K video mode and an advanced AF system, the NX1 has features to spare. We've been shooting with a pre-production camera for a few days, in combination with the NX 16-50mm F2.0-2.8 S ED OIS and new 50-150mm F2.8 S. Click through for some sample images Read full story →
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Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, 12 November 2014

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Wednesday, 12 November 2014 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Welcome to the 535th Digital Photography Review newsletter. As the year runs out we're extremely busy here at DPReview, finishing reviews, updating our seasonal buyers' guide content and working on a series of video overviews for this year's standout cameras and lenses. There's a lot to do but fortunately, I can honestly say that the team of writers here now is by far the strongest and most capable I've ever worked with. Ok, let's do this! Here's what we've been up to this week: Canon PowerShot G7 X Review One of the year's most interesting compacts comes in the form of the Canon PowerShot G7 X, which bears a 20MP 1-inch BSI CMOS sensor. It's not just the bigger, likely Sony-branded sensor that's the G7 X's attraction, it's also the 24-100mm equivalent F1.8-2.8 lens. On paper it's a serious rival to Sony's RX100 series, widely considered class leaders in terms of compact camera image quality. Does the G7 X live up to its impressive spec sheet? Read our in-depth review of the Canon PowerShot G7 X . Video: Capturing nature with the Canon EOS 7D Mark II When we review high-end DSLRs, one of the most common requests we receive is to get them into the hands of professional photographers that work in the kinds of environments for which they were designed. That's why when we received the Canon EOS 7D Mark II I joined up with Adam Jones, a professional wildlife and nature photographer, to see what he makes of the new camera. Watch our video feature on using the 7D II to capture wildlife and nature Samsung NX1 real-world sample images Samsung's NX1 is the first serious attempt by the Korean manufacturer to target high-end enthusiast and semi-pro photographers. Featuring a 28MP sensor, 15fps shooting capability, 4K video mode and an advanced AF system, the NX1 has features to spare. We've been shooting with a pre-production camera for a few days, in combination with the NX 16-50mm F2.0-2.8 S ED OIS and new 50-150mm F2.8 S. Take a look at our gallery of real-world sample images from the Samsung NX1 Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM becomes a reality The much-rumored replacement for Canon's aging EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L has officially arrived. Announced in 1998, the original trombone-style lens is replaced by a traditional rotating zoom design and boasts a number of optical enhancements. It's scheduled for December availability at a price of $2199. Click here to read more about Canon's new 100-400mm zoom creativeLIVE presents Frans Lanting 'The Art of Seeing' creativeLIVE is hosting two days of 'instruction and inspiration' from renowned nature and wildlife photographer Frans Lanting. His class includes presentations about creative ideas and technical skills, and also features landscape and wildlife photography instruction during special field workshop sessions at prime photographic destinations along the California coast. Click here to take a look   What's coming up? We're putting finishing touches to our review of the Nikon D810, and work continues on the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, the Panasonic LX100 and its big/little brother the GM5. We've also got plenty more videos and roundups on the way so keep an eye on our homepage! Barney GearShop update - a message from the team This week brings you a savings of $150 on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 kit with 14-42mm lens. A smart and small Micro Four Thirds shooter featuring a touch-controlled, articulating LCD, and the ability to utilize the abundance of M43 lenses on the market – including the Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4-5.8 OIS Lens. This is a terrific zoom lens on heavy discount right now at $400 below list price. Get both offers with free 2-day shipping, as always, from GearShop. Until next week - the GearShop Team
News updates Hasselblad closes Italian design facility responsible for Sony re-badges Published on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:14:00 PM GMT *Updated* It appears that Hasselblad has closed its Treviso design center in northern Italy. The facility was responsible for Hasselblad's Lunar, Stellar and HV cameras, all re-badged Sony products aimed at 'amateur photo-enthusiasts who demand the ultimate in both style and performance'. Read more Read full story → creativeLIVE presents Frans Lanting 'The Art of Seeing' Published on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 5:47:00 PM GMT creativeLIVE is hosting two days of 'instruction and inspiration' from renowned nature and wildlife photographer Frans Lanting. His class includes presentations about creative ideas and technical skills, and also features landscape and wildlife photography instruction during special field workshop sessions at prime photographic destinations along the California coast. Click through for a link Read full story → It's all in the details: Canon PowerShot G7 X Review posted Published on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 4:22:00 PM GMT One of the year's most interesting compacts comes in the form of the Canon PowerShot G7 X, which bears a 20MP 1-inch BSI CMOS sensor. It's not just the bigger, likely Sony-branded sensor that's the G7 X's attraction, it's also the 24-100mm equivalent F1.8-2.8 lens. On paper it's a serious rival to Sony's RX100 series, widely considered class leaders in terms of compact camera image quality. Does the G7 X live up to its impressive spec sheet? Read review Read full story → Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM becomes a reality Published on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 4:00:00 AM GMT The much-rumored replacement for Canon's aging EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L has officially arrived. Announced in 1998, the original trombone-style lens is replaced by a traditional rotating zoom design and boasts a number of optical enhancements. It's scheduled for December availability at a price of $2199. Read more Read full story → Tiffen launches 10-stop ND range to prevent red-tinted long exposures Published on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 1:15:16 AM GMT Tiffen has introduced a new range of neutral density filters that aim to allow stills photographers to shoot extreme long exposures without incurring the red colour cast that is so common with ND filters. The XLE series comprises three 10-stop ND filters with differing infrared-cut characteristics, ranging from none in the XLE Axent, to moderate in the Advantix and complete IR suppression in the Apex. Learn more Read full story → Breakthrough Photography launches ultra-slim UV and ND filters Published on Monday, November 10, 2014 10:33:26 PM GMT Breakthrough Photography has introduced its X-Series lineup of ultra-slim UV and ND filters, which are available for pre-order now through the company's Kickstarter campaign. The series consists of three filter models, the X3 Traction Filter, X2 Traction Filter, and the X1 Black Filter, with pre-orders set to start shipping next month. Read more Read full story → Video: Capturing nature with the Canon EOS 7D Mark II Published on Monday, November 10, 2014 6:52:00 PM GMT When we review high-end DSLRs, one of the most common requests we receive is to get them into the hands of professional photographers that work in the kinds of environments for which they were designed. That's why when we received the Canon EOS 7D Mark II we joined up with Adam Jones, a professional wildlife and nature photographer, to see what he makes of the new camera. Click through to watch our video Read full story → Manfrotto introduces new lens filter lineup Published on Saturday, November 8, 2014 4:00:00 PM GMT Manfrotto has introduced new lens filters, with UV, Circular Polarizer and Protective versions available. Offered in up to three flavors - Essential, Advanced and Professional - each filter offers anti-reflective and water repellent coatings. The filters are only available online with prices ranging from $24.99-169.99. Read more Read full story → Supersense offers 66/6 Limited Edition instant pinhole camera Published on Saturday, November 8, 2014 3:00:00 PM GMT Supersense, a Vienna-based retailer of high-end goods designed to appeal to the five senses, has targeted analog fans with its new 66/6, a limited edition pinhole camera compatible with Polaroid's Instant film. Read more Read full story → A second glance: two takes on the Leica X Published on Friday, November 7, 2014 1:57:00 AM GMT Leica has built up a significant reputation since it created its first 35mm film camera 100 years ago. That reputation means different things to different people, and hangs over every new model  its name is applied to. The Leica X (Typ 113) is the company's latest fixed-lens APS-C camera. Designed, developed and built by the German company, it commands a substantial price tag. So what's it like to shoot with and what do you get for your money? We handed the camera to two photographers to see what they thought Read full story → Lytro's new Develop Kit opens platform to NASA and more Published on Thursday, November 6, 2014 8:34:21 PM GMT Lytro has opened its doors to outside companies with a Lytro Development Kit (LDK), giving the likes of NASA and the Department of Defense - two of its first customers - access to its light field technology hardware and software. This is part of its Lytro Platform, and it starts at $20,000 USD. Read more Read full story → Portrait Salon 'rejects' exhibition opens in London Published on Thursday, November 6, 2014 3:00:00 AM GMT An exhibition of images that were rejected by the UK's National Portrait Gallery is about to go on show in London, organized by Portrait Salon. In its fourth year, the organization will display 70 portraits from a submission of 1184 photographs, all of which have failed to make the shortlist for the 2014 Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize - a global portrait competition hosted by the National Portrait Gallery. Read more Read full story → Drift Stealth 2 action camera is maker's smallest yet Published on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 10:09:43 PM GMT Drift, maker of the Ghost-S and HD Ghost action cameras, has introduced its smallest model to date - the Stealth 2. Its diminutive size is the Stealth 2's most notable feature; the 3.42 ounce camera is half the size of its bigger sibling and weighs 40% less. Read more Read full story → Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 real-world samples gallery posted Published on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 3:57:22 PM GMT The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 joins the Lumix DMC-GM1 in that company's line of extremely small interchangeable lens cameras. They use the same 16MP Four Thirds sensor in a compact camera-like body, but the GM5 adds enthusiast touches like an EVF and rear control dial that the beginner-focused GM1 doesn't have. We've taken it for a spin and put together a collection of real-world samples. See gallery Read full story →
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