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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