Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, 1 April 2015

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Wednesday, 1 April 2015 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Welcome to the 554th Digital Photography Review newsletter. March was a four review month here at DPReview, and this morning we posted the latest - our in-depth look at Sony's a7 II. We expected to be able to knock this one out pretty quickly but it didn't take long for us to realize that a proper look at its new in-body stabilization system and improved autofocus was quite a big task. I'm a little ashamed to say that my shooting report on the Samsung NX500 took much less time to write. You can find links to both pieces of content below. Ready, steady: Sony Alpha 7 II Review The Sony Alpha 7 II provides a number of features and ergonomic enhancements over its predecessor, but its standout feature is the 5-axis image stabilization system surrounding its 24.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor. Sony also claims improvements to the camera's hybrid AF system, and it also sports a redesigned grip. Find out all about the a7 II's added features and see what difference they make. Read our review of the Sony Alpha a7 II Island life: Samsung NX500 Shooting Experience The Samsung NX500 takes some of the best bits of the NX1, including the same 28MP APS-C format sensor and still imaging pipeline, and wraps them up in a smaller, less expensive body. We recently had the opportunity to shoot with an NX500 on the beautiful island of Hawaii. We've already published a couple of samples galleries, but click through to read about how we got on with Samsung's newest mirrorless interchangeable lens camera Read our writeup of the Samsung NX500's shooting experience X-Transformed? Fujifilm X30 Review The X30 is the latest iteration of Fujifilm's line of premium compact cameras. Featuring a 12MP X-Trans sensor coupled with a 28-112mm equivalent fast zoom, the X30 is a capable camera, made more enjoyable compared to its predecessors by the addition of a high-resolution electronic viewfinder. Our man in England, Damien Demolder has been shooting with one and shares his take. Read our review of the Fujifilm X30 Readers' Showcase: Raymond Pang 'Whales made me do it' isn't exactly what we expected to hear when we asked DPR reader Raymond Pang how he got started in photography. Then again, he's not really your typical photographer. When he couldn't find an app to help him plan out shoots in advance, he learned iOS app development and created one. Take a look at some of his images and read more in our Q&A. Click here to view DPReview reader Raymond Pang's portfolio DPReview recommends: Best smartphone cameras In many users' pockets consumer-level digital compact cameras have been replaced by smartphones. The cameras of the latter don't usually have zoom lenses or xenon flashes but image sensor technology has been rapidly improving, making smartphones important photographic tools for many. We've made a list of our current favorite smartphone cameras - we'll update this article over time as we test more devices. Click here to read our roundup of smartphone cameras What else is coming up? We've got two reviews in the final stages of completion - the Samsung NX1 and Nikon D5500 - and we'll be sharing real-world and studio samples from the Nikon D7200 in the next few days. Keep an eye on the homepage! Barney
News updates Phase One Industrial's new 80MP drone camera is the smallest of its kind Published on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 10:01:18 PM GMT Phase One Industrial designed a new camera specifically for drones, billed as the smallest 80 megapixel medium format camera in the world. The iXU 180 camera features an 80 megapixel CCD sensor, taking 4:3 ratio images with your choice of five Schneider-Kreuznach lenses and an overall modular design. The camera won't be arriving until the middle of next month, but Phase One Industrial has detailed its specs ahead of time. Read more Read full story → Microsoft announces Surface 3 tablet running full Windows Published on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 7:42:49 PM GMT Microsoft has announced the latest model in its Surface line of tablets, the Surface 3. The big news here is that, unlike its predecessors which were running Windows RT, the new model comes with a full version of Windows 8.1. This means, like on the more expensive Surface Pro models, you can install and run any Windows application including Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom, making the Surface 3 a real alternative to a conventional PC. Read more Read full story → Ready, steady: Sony Alpha 7 II Review Published on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 6:06:00 PM GMT The Sony Alpha 7 II provides a number of features and ergonomic enhancements over its predecessor, but its standout feature is the 5-axis image stabilization system surrounding its 24.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor. Sony also claims improvements to the camera's hybrid AF system, and it also sports a redesigned grip. Find out all about the a7 II's added features and see what difference they make. Read review Read full story → Yale acquires Meserve-Kunhardt Collection with iconic Abraham Lincoln portraits Published on Monday, March 30, 2015 10:01:00 PM GMT Yale has announced the acquisition of the Meserve-Kunhardt Collection, which is comprised of more than 73,000 items including portraits of Abraham Lincoln. The collection was assembled by Frederick Hill Meserve and his daughter Dorothy Meserve, and serves to document American history spanning from the Civil War up to the end of the 19th century. Read more Read full story → Mint introduces Instantflex TL70 instant film TLR camera Published on Monday, March 30, 2015 6:00:43 PM GMT Polaroid camera repair and maintenance company Mint has introduced its own instant camera called the Mint Instantflex TL70. Fitted with a 65.4mm lens the camera offers aperture settings of f/5.6, f/8, f/16 and f/32 with an additional setting called f/bokeh – which creates a 5-pointed star shaped aperture. The Instantflex also features a flip-up flash unit housed above the viewing lens. Read more Read full story → DPReview recommends: Best smartphone cameras Published on Monday, March 30, 2015 7:01:00 AM GMT In many users' pockets consumer-level digital compact cameras have been replaced by smartphones. The cameras of the latter don't usually have zoom lenses or xenon flashes but image sensor technology has been rapidly improving, making smartphones important photographic tools for many. We've made a list in no particular order our current favorite smartphone cameras for those who are looking to buy their first smartphone or upgrade their current device. Read more Read full story → Readers' Showcase: Raymond Pang Published on Saturday, March 28, 2015 12:30:00 PM GMT 'Whales made me do it' isn't exactly what we expected to hear when we asked DPR reader Raymond Pang how he got started in photography. Then again, he's not really your typical photographer. When he couldn't find an app to help him plan out shoots in advance, he learned iOS app development and created one. Take a look at some of his images and read more in our Q&A. See gallery Read full story → Lee Filters introduces updates to super-wide SW system to fit more lenses and reduce flare Published on Friday, March 27, 2015 11:37:13 PM GMT A new version of the Lee Filters SW150 system holder has been introduced that allows compatibility with a broader range of extreme wide angle lenses, and which has been designed to reduce the impact of reflections from the rear surface of fitted filters. The Lee Filter SW150 Mark ll now allows the existing 150mm-wide filters that were developed for the original SW150 to be fitted to four lenses using model-specific adapter rings - with more on the way. Read more Read full story → Adaptalux introduces portable lighting studio for macro photography Published on Friday, March 27, 2015 6:35:19 PM GMT Adaptalux has introduced a new portable lighting studio, likewise called Adaptalux, which is designed specifically for macro photography. The design is modular in nature, allowing photographers to 'rebuild' it in different ways to meet different needs. This is achieved using a core Control Pod into which Lighting Arms are plugged, with each Lighting Arm being customizable in regards to color, beam angle, brightness and diffusion. Read more Read full story → X-Transformed? Fujifilm X30 Review Published on Friday, March 27, 2015 12:30:00 PM GMT The X30 is the latest iteration of Fujifilm's line of premium compact cameras. Featuring a 12MP X-Trans sensor coupled with a 28-112mm equivalent fast zoom, the X30 is a capable camera, made more enjoyable compared to its predecessors by the addition of a high-resolution electronic viewfinder. Our man in England, Damien Demolder has been shooting with one and shares his take. Read review Read full story → Manfrotto launches miniature Lumie LED lights Published on Thursday, March 26, 2015 8:41:00 PM GMT Accessories manufacturer Manfrotto has announced a new series of consumer LED lights that offer portable continuous output for stills and video photographers. The Lumie Art, Play and Muse lights are powered by a USB rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that is said to deliver over an hour’s worth of continuous lighting. While the Art and Play models come with a hotshoe adapter and a tripod mount, the Muse additionally has a ball and socket head that makes angling the light easy. Read more Read full story → Island life: Samsung NX500 Shooting Experience Published on Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:25:00 PM GMT The Samsung NX500 takes some of the best bits of the NX1, including the same 28MP APS-C format sensor and still imaging pipeline, and wraps them up in a smaller, less expensive body. We recently had the opportunity to shoot with an NX500 on the beautiful island of Hawaii. We've already published a couple of samples galleries, but click through to read about how we got on with Samsung's newest mirrorless interchangeable lens camera Read full story → Amazon launches unlimited cloud photo storage for $11.99 per year Published on Thursday, March 26, 2015 4:16:00 PM GMT Amazon has announced two new 'unlimited' storage plans as part of its Cloud Drive service. The Unlimited Photos plan costs $11.99 per year and an 'Unlimited Everything' plan allows users to store an infinite number of photos, videos, documents and music for $59.99 per year. Both services can be tried out for free for three months, starting now. Click through for more information  Read full story → Reikan announces major update to FoCal AF tuning software Published on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:52:51 PM GMT Reikan has announced a major update to its AF tuning software, FoCal. FoCal automates the process of calibrating your lens to your DSLR camera body, important - if not absolutely necessary - for critical focus when using fast lenses that yield shallow depth-of-field. Version 2 introduces the ability to check your copy of a lens against other users' test results. Read more Read full story → Impossible launches B&W 2.0 quick-process instant film for 600 series cameras Published on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:05:31 PM GMT Instant film manufacturer Impossible has launched what it calls a Generation 2.0 film called B&W 2.0. The company claims it's not only sharper and clearer than previous Impossible products, but also develops much quicker. The new film is the result of a new chemical formula for Impossible that has been developed by former Polaroid research chemist Stephen Herchen. Read more Read full story → University of Texas crowdfunding project will release macro images into public domain Published on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 8:23:44 PM GMT The University of Texas has initiated a new crowdfunding campaign that, if successful, will result in macro photos of insects being released into the public domain. The funding for the project will be used to support the students learning to use the imaging system, to improve the photography hardware, and to help pay for the Web hosting. Read more Read full story → Retro, refined: Fujifilm X100T reviewed Published on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 7:05:00 AM GMT The Fujifilm X100T offers seemingly small improvements on its predecessors, the cult classic X100 and X100S. Its 16MP X-Trans CMOS II sensor and fixed 35mm equiv. f/2 lens are now accompanied by an all electronic shutter mode with increased 1/32000sec maximum speed, redesigned hybrid viewfinder and an upgraded 1.04m dot rear LCD. Find out how much of an impact these incremental updates make. Read review Read full story →
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Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, 25 March 2015

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Wednesday, 25 March 2015 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Welcome to the 553rd Digital Photography Review newsletter. It's been another busy week here at DPReview, as several reviews are either published or nearing completion. We just posted our short review of Fujifilm's X100T, and in the next few days we're lining up reviews of the Sony A7 II, the Samsung NX1 and the Fujifilm X30. In the meantime, here's what's been going on over the past few days! Field test: Shooting Roller Derby with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II James McDaniel is a self-taught photographer with a special interest in roller derby. He's also a Micro Four Thirds shooter, so when we were looking for someone to test out the E-M5 II in the real world with us, we immediately thought of James. Watch our latest video field test to see how how the camera performed on game day, and don't miss an opportunity to see me on roller skates. Watch our video field test of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Retro, refined: Fujifilm X100T reviewed The Fujifilm X100T offers seemingly small improvements on its predecessors, the cult classic X100 and X100S. Its 16MP X-Trans CMOS II sensor and fixed 35mm equiv. f/2 lens are now accompanied by an all electronic shutter mode with increased 1/32000sec maximum speed, redesigned hybrid viewfinder and an upgraded 1.04m dot rear LCD. Read our review of the Fujifilm X100T Can we get much wider? Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM samples gallery posted e were curious to see how the new Canon 11-24 F4 performed on a high resolution sensor, so we've updated our gallery with some landscapes and aperture progressions taken on a 36MP Sony a7R with a Metabones adapter. Though performance at extremes of the frame may not be representative of that on a native body, the 11-24 doesn't disappoint. Have a look at the new shots in our gallery View our gallery of samples from the new Canon EF 11-24mm F4 CP+ 2015: Olympus interview: 'since 1936 our policy has been to make our cameras compact' When we attended CP+ last month in Yokohama, Japan we sat down with senior executives from several major camera and lens manufacturers. Among them was Haruo Ogawa, President of the Imaging Business Group and Executive Managing Officer at Olympus Corporation. Among other things we spoke to Mr Ogawa about the current and future direction of Micro Four Thirds and the challenges of introducing 4K video. Click here to read our interview with Maruo Ogawa of Olympus Readers' Showcase: Rutger Bus It was curiosity that got DPR reader Rutger Bus into photography. Of his dad's darkroom in his childhood home he says, ' I always wondered what was going on in that little dark room with the red light above the door.' That spark of curiosity comes across in his colorful landscapes, which first caught our eye in our Landscape Readers' Showcase. Check out more of his images and read our Q&A. Click here to take a look at Rutger's portfolio What else is coming up? Plenty - keep an eye on the homepage for reviews of the Sony A7 II, Samsung NX1, Fujifilm X30 and Nikon D5500. Thanks for reading! Barney
News updates Phase One's Capture One Pro 8.2 software now available Published on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 8:29:00 PM GMT Phase One has released its new Capture One Pro 8.2 software, and with the update comes a new Color Balance Tool making it easier to produce color graded images, as well as additional ways to find images and support for higher resolution displays, including 4K. In addition, support for a few new cameras and nearly a dozen lenses is in place. The update is available now for existing Capture One Pro users and new customers. Read more Read full story → Field test: Shooting Roller Derby with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Published on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 12:00:00 PM GMT James McDaniel is a self-taught photographer with a special interest in roller derby. He's also a Micro Four Thirds shooter, so when we were looking for someone to test out the E-M5 II in the real world with us, we immediately thought of James. Watch our latest video field test to see how how the camera performed on game day, and don't miss an opportunity to see Barney on roller skates. See video Read full story → Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 added to studio test scene comparison Published on Monday, March 23, 2015 11:12:00 PM GMT It's not often that a smartphone being added to our studio test scene warrants a mention on our homepage, but it's not everyday we see the likes of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1. It's a photo-centric mobile device with a 1-inch 20MP sensor and an F2.8 28mm equiv. lens, capable of 4K video and Raw image output. See how it performs in our studio scene. Read more Read full story → [UPDATED] Can we get much wider? Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM samples gallery posted Published on Monday, March 23, 2015 10:46:00 PM GMT [UPDATED] We were curious to see how the new Canon 11-24 F4 performed on a high resolution sensor, so we've updated our gallery with some landscapes and aperture progressions taken on a 36MP Sony a7R with a Metabones adapter. Though performance at extremes of the frame may not be representative of that on a native body, the 11-24 doesn't disappoint. Have a look at the new shots in our gallery Read full story → CP+ 2015: Olympus interview: 'since 1936 our policy has been to make our cameras compact' Published on Monday, March 23, 2015 5:11:00 PM GMT When we attended CP+ last month in Yokohama, Japan we sat down with senior executives from several major camera and lens manufacturers. Among them was Haruo Ogawa, President of the Imaging Business Group and Executive Managing Officer at Olympus Corporation. Among other things we spoke to Mr Ogawa about the current and future direction of Micro Four Thirds and the challenges of introducing 4K video. Click through to read our interview   Read full story → A light touch: Dean Bradshaw's commercial and personal portraiture Published on Sunday, March 22, 2015 12:00:00 PM GMT 'Conceptual' and 'commercial' photography are styles that relatively few are able to achieve success in, especially at the same time. But Dean Bradshaw’s intellectual and humorous approach to advertorial work sets his portfolio far above that of the typical commercial photographer. Take a look at a selection of his imagery and find out a few insights behind his success in our Q+A. See gallery Read full story → Readers' Showcase: Rutger Bus Published on Saturday, March 21, 2015 12:00:00 PM GMT It was curiosity that got DPR reader Rutger Bus into photography. Of his dad's darkroom in his childhood home he says, ' I always wondered what was going on in that little dark room with the red light above the door.' That spark of curiosity comes across in his colorful landscapes, which first caught our eye in our Landscape Readers' Showcase. Check out more of his images and read our Q&A. See gallery Read full story → Danny MacAskill leaps from Skye to eclipse other action shots Published on Friday, March 20, 2015 10:01:00 PM GMT The weather spoiled today's solar eclipse for many would-be watchers in the UK but it was visible in some parts of the country. Dutch photographer Rutger Pauw teamed up with trials biking genius Danny MacAskill to get a rather different shot. Using a long telephoto lens and shooting from over 300m away, Pauw had to communicate with MacAskill by radio to time the shot precisely, a process complicated by only having enough battery power to fire their super-powerful strobe once. Read more Read full story → Adobe Camera Raw 8.8 and DNG Converter 8.8 now available Published on Friday, March 20, 2015 9:23:00 PM GMT Adobe has released the final version of Camera Raw 8.8 for Photoshop CC/CS6. Support for several additional Canon, Panasonic, and Fujifilm cameras have been added, as well as the Hasselblad Stellar II, Nikon D5500, and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II, among others. Read more Read full story → B-grip launches Uno holster for compact system cameras Published on Friday, March 20, 2015 2:45:01 PM GMT Italian accessory maker CPtech has launched a new holster in its B-Grip range that is designed for smaller cameras. The company says that its Uno holster will be suitable for compact system users, as well as those who own bridge and compact cameras. Read more Read full story → Video: DPReview panel at CreativeLive's Gear Day 2015 Published on Friday, March 20, 2015 12:00:00 PM GMT Recently we joined our friends at CreativeLive for a panel discussion as part of their 2015 Gear Day. Our live discussion centered on the continued rise of mirrorless cameras, 4K video and what it means for stills photographers, the benefits and pitfalls of high pixel sensors, and of course, lots of new and exciting gear. Watch the segment and nerd out with us all over again. See video Read full story → Atomos releases important firmware update for Shogun recorder Published on Thursday, March 19, 2015 7:21:00 PM GMT Atomos has released a major firmware update to the Atomos Shogun 4K external video recorder. The Shogun, already popular among filmmakers and professional videographers thanks to its 4K 10-bit ProRes recording capabilities, gains several important features that should appeal to motion picture shooters. The update, dubbed AtomOS6.2, adds important features such as 3D LUTs and Avid DNxHR/DNxHD recording formats. Read more Read full story → Defrozo online photography marketing platform launches on Kickstarter Published on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 7:07:17 PM GMT A new platform called Defrozo has launched on Kickstarter. Currently in beta, it offers photographers online services needed to market and run a photography business, including an online store through which customers can purchase prints and a website to showcase one's own work. When it fully launches in October, Defrozo will offer free and paid subscription options. Read more Read full story → Rock steady: Olympus OM-D E-M5 II reviewed Published on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 6:40:54 PM GMT The Olympus OM-D E-M5 II follows-up on the groundbreaking original E-M5 and brings extra control points (a lot of them) a 40MP high-res mode, better video, improved image stabilization and a host of other refinements, large and small. We've been shooting a lot with the E-M5 II over the past few weeks, and that work has culminated in a full review, with our usual combination of studio and real-world tests. Click through to see what we think Read full story →
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Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, 18 March 2015

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Wednesday, 18 March 2015 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Welcome to the 552nd Digital Photography Review newsletter. Hello from sunny Seattle, half-way through another week. The winter illnesses that knocked many of us out over the past couple of weeks has finally passed - and not a minute too soon. Allison's arm is still broken but that's what she gets for participating in Roller Derby (more on that shortly). In the meantime, here's what's been going on over the past few days. Rock steady: Olympus OM-D E-M5 II reviewed The Olympus OM-D E-M5 II follows-up on the groundbreaking original E-M5 and brings extra control points (a lot of them) a 40MP high-res mode, better video, improved image stabilization and a host of other refinements, large and small. We've been shooting a lot with the E-M5 II over the past few weeks, and that work has culminated in a full review, with our usual combination of studio and real-world tests. Click here to read our review of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Aloha! We go shooting with Samsung's new NX500 The Samsung NX500 is essentially a scaled down version of Samsung's flagship NX1. It uses the same 28MP BSI-CMOS sensor, advanced hybrid AF system, and DRIMe V processor as the NX1, with the main differences being the form factor (resembling a rangefinder rather than an SLR), burst mode (9 vs 15 fps), and viewfinder (none vs electronic). We've been using a production NX500 for a couple of days, and we've put together a gallery of real-world samples. View our real-world samples from the Samsung NX500 Readers' Showcase: Maxime Siegler Maxime Siegler is a DPR reader who caught our eye with his contributions to our black and white Readers' Showcase. We wanted to share more of his work, and he was kind enough to answer a few questions about his photography. Find out how he stays inspired and why he's so fond of monochromatic photography. Click here to view DPReview reader Maxime Siegler's portfolio Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 real world samples gallery After several iterations, Panasonic's GF- series compact mirrorless camera line has settled into a comfortable position: providing mass market point-and-shoot appeal while giving photographers the option to fully control settings. The latest camera in the series, the Lumix DMC-GF7, continues this trend. Click here to view our gallery of sample images from the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 What else is coming up? We're done with the OM-D E-M5 II now, so we're directing our energies towards finishing our review of the Sony Alpha a7 II (now complete with new firmware which improves its IBIS system) and Samsung NX1. We're also working on a field test of the new Tamron 15-30mm ultrawide zoom and we'll have some sample images from Canon's new 11-24mm F4 L online very soon too! Keep an eye on our homepage for all that and more. Barney
News updates Novo to produce filter range using sapphire crystal and Gorilla Glass Published on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 9:24:00 PM GMT A new filter manufacturer called Novo is promising a range of filters that will be made from super-durable sapphire crystal and Gorilla Glass, which should have enhanced scratch resistance. The company also claims its filters will have extremely thin brass frames, and will feature 'superior coatings'. Read more Read full story → Nikon releases ViewNX-i image browsing software Published on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 6:35:42 PM GMT As promised earlier this month, Nikon has made its ViewNX-i software available for download today today. Building on the camera maker's previous View NX 2 software, the new application works in conjunction with Nikon's NX-D photofinishing software for editing photographs, and bundles Nikon's ViewNX-Movie Editor for editing videos. Read more Read full story → Aloha! We go shooting with Samsung's new NX500 [UPDATED] Published on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 7:22:00 AM GMT UPDATED: We just added several images to this gallery, converted from raw. The Samsung NX500 is essentially a scaled down version of Samsung's flagship NX1. It uses the same 28MP BSI-CMOS sensor, advanced hybrid AF system, and DRIMe V processor as the NX1, with the main differences being the form factor (resembling a rangefinder rather than an SLR), burst mode (9 vs 15 fps), and viewfinder (none vs electronic). We've been using a production NX500 for a couple of days, and we've put together a gallery of real-world samples. Click through for the updated gallery Read full story → First images from upcoming Samsung S 300mm f/2.8 ED OIS Published on Monday, March 16, 2015 10:48:00 PM GMT It hasn't even entered production yet, but Samsung's S 300mm f/2.8 ED OIS telephoto lens is certainly shaping up to be a very nice addition to the NX line. We were fortunate enough to be allowed access to a pre-production engineering sample of this new lens for a few hours. As a result we've put together a small gallery of images which should give some idea about the lens's likely performance once it becomes available. See gallery Read full story → Lytro opens an interactive studio in Tokyo Published on Monday, March 16, 2015 10:24:00 PM GMT Lytro has announced the launch of Lytro Studio in Tokyo. The studio is open to the public so that anyone can visit to learn about light field imaging and the technology behind it. This includes training on how to use Lytro's platform and software, as well as demonstrations of how its cameras and related technology work. Read more Read full story → Lowepro launches weather-proof Fastpack backpacks for traveling photographers Published on Monday, March 16, 2015 9:27:00 PM GMT Bag manufacturer Lowepro has introduced a pair of new backpacks to its Fastpack range, with added weather-proofing and a compartment for a laptop or tablet. The Fastpack BP 150 AW ll and BP 250 AW ll are basically the same bag in two sizes, and each is divided into three sections that allow storage of camera equipment as well as other everyday items for photographers on the move. Read more Read full story → Readers' Showcase: Maxime Siegler Published on Sunday, March 15, 2015 4:42:00 PM GMT Maxime Siegler is a DPR reader who caught our eye with his contributions to our black and white Readers' Showcase. We wanted to share more of his work, and he was kind enough to answer a few questions about his photography. Find out how he stays inspired and why he's so fond of monochromatic photography. See gallery Read full story → Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 real world samples gallery posted Published on Saturday, March 14, 2015 12:01:00 PM GMT After several iterations, Panasonic's GF- series compact mirrorless camera line has settled into a comfortable position: providing mass market point-and-shoot appeal while giving photographers the option to fully control settings. The latest camera in the series, the Lumix DMC-GF7, continues this trend. Check out our sample gallery Read full story → Adorama launches Flashpoint Ring Li-On 400ws ringflash Published on Friday, March 13, 2015 11:38:30 PM GMT Adorama has launched a 400ws ring flash which uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Part of the Flashpoint brand, it features a circular flash tube with an aperture capable of accommodating a lens barrel with a diameter of up to 3.5in/95mm. With a guide number of 82ft/25m the ring is powerful enough not only for macro work, but also headshots and full-length portraits. Read more Read full story → Enlight for iOS launches with high-end photo editing tools Published on Friday, March 13, 2015 6:34:29 PM GMT The developers behind Facetune have created a new app called Enlight, a general purpose image editor. It challenges apps like VSCO Cam and Adobe's own mobile image editors, with adjustment tools, presets and various filters. Read more Read full story → Think Tank introduces new low-profile 'Urban Approach' bags for compact system cameras Published on Thursday, March 12, 2015 8:28:00 PM GMT Bag and accessory manufacturer Think Tank has announced that it will introduce a new range of shoulder bags and a backpack for compact system camera users in April this year. Dubbed the ‘Urban Approach’ range the bags are said to be ‘low profile’ to allow the photographer to carry equipment without standing out, and will be finished in low-contrast matte black. Click through for details Read full story → Eyefi launches Mobi Pro card with wireless Raw transfer Published on Thursday, March 12, 2015 3:49:40 PM GMT Eyefi, the maker of Wi-Fi memory cards, has today launched Eyefi Mobi Pro, a new 32GB WiFi SD card. It improves the existing Eyefi Mobi model by adding wireless transfer of Raw image files, along with new photo categorization and search functions. Read more Read full story → Tenba announces Switch bags for mirrorless cameras and lenses Published on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 7:45:17 PM GMT Tenba has unveiled a new customizable camera bag designed for mirrorless cameras and their accessories. The product is called Switch, a name derived from its interchangeable front flap. A total of three sizes are offered, all of which are now available through Tenba's website. Read more Read full story → Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 real-world samples Published on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 6:33:00 PM GMT The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 (TZ70 outside North America) earns its travel zoom designation with a 30x optical zoom range, equivalent to 24-720mm. It features a 12MP CMOS sensor, full manual controls, Raw shooting and a built-in 1.2M dot electronic viewfinder. Find out what it's capable of doing in the field. See gallery Read full story → Erez Marom: Why you shouldn't always believe the forecast Published on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 12:00:00 PM GMT Landscape photographer Erez Marom has taken photographs all over the world in all manner of locations, in all kinds of weather conditions. But whereas many landscape photographers are slaves to the weather forecast, Marom has learned that some of his best shots come from the most unlikely situations. Click through to read more, and see some stunning images Read full story → A Compact PEN: Olympus Stylus SH-2 Hands-on Published on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 6:00:00 AM GMT The Olympus Stylus SH-2 is a compact long-zoom camera that bears a remarkable resemblance to the company's PEN series of mirrorless cameras. While it shares the design and 5-axis image stabilization of some of the PEN models, the similarities end there, as the SH-2 is very much a point-and-shoot camera. Learn more about the SH-2 in our hands-on preview. Read more Read full story → Olympus offers Stylus SH-2 with Raw support Published on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 6:00:00 AM GMT Olympus has announced an update to its Pen-like travel zoom: the Stylus SH-2. The SH-2 replaces the SH-1 with added support for Raw shooting, while maintaining the previous model's 24x zoom (25-600mm equiv.), 16MP BSI CMOS sensor, 5-axis image stabilization and built-in Wi-Fi. Read more Read full story →
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