Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Tuesday, 23 December 2014

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Tuesday, 23 December 2014 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Welcome to the 541st Digital Photography Review newsletter. So the year is almost at an end, and we're finally winding down a little, taking a few days off before 2015 starts in earnest. Our break will be short-lived. I fly out to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on the 4th of January and a few weeks later we'll be covering CP+ in Japan. We're sure to see new cameras launched, and we'll be right there with in-depth content if and when we do. Here's what we've been up to for the past few days. Gold Standard: Nikon D750 Review The D750 is Nikon's newest FX-format camera, offering a number of features from the D810 in combination with a 24MP sensor. It also boasts a faster frame rate than any non-professional full-frame Nikon DSLR since the D700. Aimed squarely at enthusiasts and full-frame upgraders the D750 boasts a comprehensive video and still photography specification - see how it performed in the field and in our extensive studio tests. Read our full review of the Nikon D750 Have your say in our 2014 Readers' Polls 2014 was an impressive year for camera and lens launches. We've shared our thoughts on many of them, from high-quality high-end DSLRs to some very enticing enthusiast compacts. Now it's your turn - our 2014 Readers' Polls are open! Cast your vote in four categories: Best High-end ILC, Best Lens, Best Consumer ILC and Best High-end Compact Camera. Voting will run through Jan 20th so cast your vote now! Have your say about the standout products of 2014 in our end of year readers' polls What to Buy and Why: 2014 Buying Guides Updated! We've been devoting a lot of time over the past few weeks to updating our various roundups and buying guides ahead of the busy holiday season. 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: Shooting Fashion with the Fujifilm X-T1 The X-T1 is Fujifilm's first weather-resistant interchangeable X-series camera. It is built around a 16.3 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor housed in a die-cast magnesium body. Offering a traditional design with five physical top plate dials, two command dials, and six programmable function buttons the X-T1 also has a high resolution OLED viewfinder. In the latest in our series of real-world video tests, we took the X-T1 to a local studio, to see how it would perform in the hands of a professional fashion and portrait photographer. Click here to watch our video Shooting for the moon: Photo tips from a NASA astronaut Many of us have dabbled in astrophotography, but it's a fair bet that none of us have captured star trails quite like Don Pettit has. A NASA astronaut and photographer, part of his job aboard the International Space Station has included photographing Earth from space, capturing aurora and vast glowing cities. Want to learn how to shoot like an astronaut? Read his eight tips for shooting in space. Click here to read an astronaut's tips for great photography in space (and on earth) What's coming up? A short break! We'll be back in 2015 with reviews, in-depth previews, studio work, news, comment, video features and more. 2014 felt like a year of firsts, in many ways, but it's been a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to next year, and I hope you are too. Thanks (as always) for reading and happy holidays, wherever you are in the world. Barney
News updates Studio update: Cameras added to our comparison tool that you may have missed Published on Monday, December 22, 2014 4:30:00 PM GMT It's been a busy few weeks around the DPReview office. Alongside full-length reviews, we've been busy making sure our camera roundups are up to date as well as preparing seasonal content like our holiday gift guides. We know you've been busy too, and you might have missed some of the most recent additions to our studio test scene. Read more Read full story → Starstruck: Adam Woodworth's nighttime photography Published on Sunday, December 21, 2014 1:00:00 PM GMT Photographer Adam Woodworth has been taking photos in one way or another for as long as he can remember. Over the past few years one of his many areas of focus has been landscape astrophotography, specifically imagery that captures perfect alignments of the galactic center of our Milky Way Galaxy over haunting New England locations. Take a look at his work and read our Q&A. See gallery Read full story → National Geographic Photo Contest 2014 winners announced Published on Saturday, December 20, 2014 1:00:00 PM GMT Winners of the National Geographic's 2014 Photo Contest have been announced, with first place winners in three categories bringing in cash prizes. The overall Grand Prize winning photo (above) has earned a total of $10,000 and a trip to National Geographic headquarters. Take a look at some of the winning images. See gallery Read full story → Gold Standard: Nikon D750 review posted Published on Saturday, December 20, 2014 3:45:10 AM GMT The D750 is Nikon's newest FX-format camera, offering a number of features from the D810 in combination with a 24MP sensor. It also boasts a faster frame rate than any non-professional full-frame Nikon DSLR since the D700. Aimed squarely at enthusiasts and full-frame upgraders the D750 boasts a comprehensive video and still photography specification - see how it performed in the field and in our extensive studio tests. Read review Read full story → Flickr Wall Art removes Creative Commons prints Published on Friday, December 19, 2014 8:54:29 PM GMT Flickr has apologized to users upset over its Creative Commons-licensed print options. Effective immediately, all CC images have been removed from its Wall Art printing service. Users are still able to order prints of their own images, photos provided by Flickr’s own licensed artists and photographers who have requested their images be included. Read more Read full story → Leica issues T (Typ 701) firmware update Published on Thursday, December 18, 2014 10:26:55 PM GMT Leica has released firmware version 1.3 for its T mirrorless camera (Typ 701). The latest update promises a collection of performance improvements for the unit's startup time and image quality, along with general bug fixes. Learn more Read full story → Fujifilm announces macro tubes, tethering software and X-series firmware availability Published on Thursday, December 18, 2014 6:46:00 PM GMT Update: Firmware updates are now available - click through for a download link. 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 → Motorola Moto X (2014) camera review Published on Thursday, December 18, 2014 5:54:04 PM GMT Despite using the same name as its predecessor, the new Moto X is a very different device. Its 5.2-inch 1080p OLED screen, thin bezels and aluminum body give it a premium feel. In the camera department it offers a 13MP sensor and F2.25 aperture, 4K-video and a dual-LED ring flash. We put it through our comprehensive testing - see if the 2014 edition is a better choice for mobile photographers than the original Moto X. Read review Read full story → Think Tank launches Airport Helipak for Phantom Quadcopter Published on Thursday, December 18, 2014 1:30:00 AM GMT Camera bag manufacturer Think Tank Photo has announced a backpack designed specifically for photographers using Phantom Quadcopters paired with GoPro cameras. The Airport Helipak is said to accommodate DJI Phantom 2, Phantom 2 Vision or similar quadcopters with their accessories, along with a 15-inch laptop, small cameras such as GoPros, and personal effects. Read more Read full story → 2014 Holiday Gift Guides Published on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 11:32:00 PM GMT Stumped for a gift for your favorite photographer? Or maybe you came in under budget on your holiday shopping and you have just enough left over for a little something for yourself? Either way, we've got some suggestions. Our holiday gift guides cover gifts in three price categories - $25-100, $100-500, $500 and up - to help you find the right present at the right price. Click through for links to all three guides Read full story → Canon updates Digital Photo Professional to version 4.1.50 Published on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 11:02:00 PM GMT Canon has updated its Digital Photo Professional 4 (DPP) software to version 4.1.50. The update brings support for a couple of new lenses and several camera models, improvements to multiple functions, and compatibility with 64-bit native environments, among other things. The newest version, says Canon, incorporates feedback from both APS-C and older full-frame owners eager for 'the very latest Raw workflow solution'. Read more Read full story → 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: $25-100 Published on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 9:03:07 PM GMT Photographers are a hard lot to shop for. While it's tempting to pick up a gift card from your local camera shop and call it a day, we've done some digging and come up with photo-related gift ideas for photographers of all skill and aspiration levels. If you're looking for something stocking-sized (and priced) our guide will put a smile on the face of your favorite photographer.  Read full story → 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: $500 and up Published on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 9:03:00 PM GMT If the photographer in your life is the kind that already has everything, it might be time to pull out all of the stops. From neat new gadgets to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, the gifts in this guide will wow any photographer. Read full story → 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: $100-500 Published on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 9:03:00 PM GMT If you're looking for something special but you don't want to empty your bank account, these gifts for photographers will do the trick. While a wireless hard drive or a film scanner lacks the wow factor that an African safari can provide, these gifts will bring plenty of joy to any photographer's holiday. Read full story → Real-world Test: Shooting Fashion with the Fujifilm X-T1 Published on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 7:03:03 PM GMT The X-T1 is Fujifilm's first weather-resistant interchangeable X-series camera. It is built around a 16.3 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor housed in a die-cast magnesium body. Offering a traditional design with five physical top plate dials, two command dials, and six programmable function buttons the X-T1 also has a high resolution OLED viewfinder. In the latest in our series of real-world video tests, we took the X-T1 to a local studio, to see how it would perform in the hands of a professional fashion and portrait photographer. Click through to watch the video Read full story → Phase One and Alpa release official details and pricing of A-Series medium format cameras Published on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 12:00:00 PM GMT Phase One has announced official details of its new A-Series medium format cameras after information about the new pairing of the company's digital backs with an Alpa body and lenses was leaked in November. As was reported at the time, the series will comprise Phase One 50MP, 60MP and 80MP backs, combined with the Alpa 12 TC body and a choice of three lenses – the Alpagon 5.6/23mm, Alpar 4.0/35mm and the Alpagon 5.6/70mm. Read more Read full story → Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera Roundup (2014) Published on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 10:01:00 AM GMT What point-and-shootable mirrorless camera should I buy? Read full story → Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera Roundup (2014) Published on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 10:00:00 AM GMT Entry-level mirrorless cameras provide a nice middle ground between fixed-lens point-and-shoots and lower-end DSLRs. It's an ever-growing category with options for photographers of varying skill level and intentions. The common factors in this class are the huge step up in image quality over most compacts and smartphone cameras and the friendly interfaces. In this roundup, we'll talk you through the current crop of entry-level mirrorless cameras. Click through to read more Read full story → ProGearX announces new line of GoPro accessories Published on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 10:27:55 PM GMT ProGearX has announced the availability of several new accessories for mounting GoPro action cameras to a variety of surfaces. Among the new accessories is an extendable pole, body mounts, and a kit for mounting the action cam on different sports boards. The accessories are available now, and ProGearX will be showcasing them during CES 2015 next month. Read more Read full story → Enthusiast compact camera roundup (2014) Published on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 7:47:00 PM GMT Which capable compact, with plenty of control, should I buy? Read full story → Mid-range Mirrorless camera roundup (2014) Published on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 7:38:00 PM GMT A roundup of 2014's mid-range mirrorless digital cameras. Read full story → Enthusiast DSLR camera roundup (2014) Published on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 7:35:00 PM GMT As a keen, enthusiast photographer, what camera should I buy? Read full story → Huawei Honor 6 Plus offers three 8MP cameras Published on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 6:04:00 PM GMT Huawei has announced the Honor 6 Plus with not one, not two, but three 8MP cameras. One serves as a selfie-capture unit at the front while the other two are lined up side-by-side on the rear of the device. As on the HTC One M8 the dual lens setup allows for refocusing of already captured images. Read more Read full story → Have your say: Best High-end Compact Camera of 2014 Published on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 8:59:00 AM GMT This year saw a number of new cameras released in the high-end compact category, and as well as updated versions of earlier cameras, we also saw brand new products, and - increasingly - a shift to larger sensors as a major differentiator. 2014 was the year that Canon moved to the 1-inch sensor format, and Panasonic even managed to fit a Micro Four Thirds sensor into its LX100. Click through for a reminder of the high-end compacts released in 2014, and a chance to cast your vote for the best.  Read full story →
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