Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, March 31, 2016

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Thursday, March 31, 2016

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Welcome to the 606th Digital Photography Review newsletter. Just when we thought Sony was done releasing camera for the year, they've gone and surprised us with a new flagship compact and two FE lenses. You'll find full launch content in the links below. We've also been busy shooting with the Nikon D5, and some of our initial studio tests have been a little surprising. We'll have a real-world gallery published very soon, so keep your eye out for that. OK, let's have a look at some recent content highlights! Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III launch Sony has unveiled the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III, surpassing the zoom range of its predecessor with a 24-600mm equiv. F2.4-4 lens. The camera uses the same 1"-type stacked CMOS sensor which produces 20MP stills as well as 4K/UHD video. The RX10 II was announced alongide two new FE-mount lenses. Click the link below to see all of our in-depth launch content. Click here to read our full launch content on the Sony Cyber-shot RX10 II and new FE lenses Canon EOS 80D shooting experience The Canon EOS 80D is an enthusiast-level DSLR geared toward photographers looking for a capable stills and video camera. The 80D sports a brand new 24MP APS-C sensor, a 3" articulating touchscreen, a new 45-point AF system (with dual pixel AF) and 1080/60p video capture capabilities. We've been shooting with it for a few days and have put together some first impressions. Click here to read about our experience shooting with the Canon EOS 80D Nikon D5 studio tests The D5 is Nikon's newest flagship DSLR, offering blazing speed and incredible durability. The D50's 20MP sensor and AF system is optimized for shooting in very low light, but how does it compare against its stablemates and peers in our studio? Let's find out. Click here to see how the Nikon D5 performs in our studio   CP+ 2016: Nikon interview - 'the D500 is the D300S replacement that customers wanted' DPReview was in Yokohma, Japan last month for the annual CP+ photography show. As well as reporting from the show floor, we also made time to sit down with senior executives from several of the major manufacturers, including Nikon. We spoke to Nikon about the company's new DL-series compact cameras, the D500 and D5 and the future of the 1 System. Read our interview with senior Nikon executives Change of scenery: How a photographer's trip to Idaho inspired a big move What could convince a California native to leave the state's famously beautiful coasts and sunshine behind? For photographer and Resource Travel editor Michael Bonocore, a visit to Idaho's pristine wilderness and towering mountains was enough. Click here to see more of Michael Bonocore's pictures from Idaho Readers' Showcase: Steven James Martin DPR reader Steven James Martin took up photography while living in Asia. Originally from the UK, Martin suddenly found himself within easy traveling distance of locations some photographers can only dream of visiting, like Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar. See some of his images here and find out more about him in our Q+A. Click here to learn more about DPR reader Steven James Martin Thanks for reading! Barney Collaborations for Cause 2016 Are you in Seattle this spring? Come down to the Seattle Downtown Public Library, on Friday April 15th and Saturday April 16th 9 AM-4 PM, and join our friends the Blue Earth Alliance for Collaborations for Cause 2016. **Discount offer for DPReview readers - use code 'c4cdisc' to receive $74 off the regular ticket price!** Innovations in Visual Storytelling for Impact. Harnessing the power of new technology, platforms and distribution channels opens up the potential to reach millions of people. But thriving partnerships are critical. No one can do everything well. Content creators and cause-driven organizations recognize the importance of compelling visual storytelling. Images have impact. They can ignite movements to preserve and protect our world. They may well save us as a species. This year’s Collaborations for Cause theme is “Innovations in Visual Storytelling for Impact.” It’s a rare opportunity for visual storytellers, writers, funders, non-profits, corporations and public agencies to join together as peers: to learn new strategies, tools and ideas to leverage the power of story and affect social change. Click here to learn more about Collaborations for Cause 2016 Barney

News updates Fotodiox introduces extra large WonderPana Free Arc system for Canon EF 11-24mm wide zoom Published Wednesday, March 30, 2016 9:56:00 PM GMT US accessory manufacturer Fotodiox has announced an XL version of its WonderPana Free Arc filter system designed specifically to allow users of the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM lens to use filters over the front element. Read more Google Photos for Android updated with non-destructive editing Published Wednesday, March 30, 2016 9:25:00 PM GMT Google has launched version 1.17 of its Google Photos for Android app and the update brings an important improvement: non-destructive editing. Read more Blue Earth Alliance presents Collaborations for Cause 2016 Published Wednesday, March 30, 2016 5:33:00 PM GMT Our friends at the Blue Earth Alliance are gearing up for their annual 'Collaborations for Cause' event in Seattle, WA, next month. This year’s Collaborations for Cause theme is “Innovations in Visual Storytelling for Impact.” It’s a rare opportunity for visual storytellers, writers, funders, non-profits, corporations and public agencies to join together as peers: to learn new strategies, tools and ideas to leverage the power of story and effect social change. Learn more Cyber-shooting: Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III video overview Published Wednesday, March 30, 2016 5:10:00 PM GMT Sony's new superzoom may look a lot like its predecessor, but an updated 24-600mm lens makes the Cyber-shot RX10 III a much more versatile camera - in theory. We've been able to spend a bit of time getting to know the camera's new features and putting its long zoom range to work. Take a look at what's new to the RX10 series in our video overview. Read more First sample images from 20MP Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III Published Wednesday, March 30, 2016 4:59:00 PM GMT DPReview is in San Francisco checking out the new Cyber-shot RX10 III. The RX10 III maintains the ergonomics and key specifications of its predecessor, but incorporates a massive 24-600mm equivalent F2.4-4 lens. We've been doing some shooting with the camera in a range of different situations, and we've created a (JPEG only, for now) gallery. See more Flickr may be up for sale as Yahoo Board of Directors looks to shed web properties Published Wednesday, March 30, 2016 1:18:00 AM GMT The future of Yahoo and its many operations, including the photo sharing behemoth Flickr, is uncertain. While Yahoo has not specifically said what properties are up for sale, they have given hints to what a new, slimmed down Yahoo might look like. And it doesn't seem to include Flickr. Read more Hands on: Sony FE 50mm F1.8 and 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Published Wednesday, March 30, 2016 1:13:00 AM GMT Sony's already had a busy year, and it just got even busier with the announcement of an update to its RX10 series and two new FE lenses: the 50mm F1.8 and 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 OSS. We got to take a first look at them at a press event in San Francisco. Read more Hands-on with the Sony RX10 III Published Tuesday, March 29, 2016 11:23:00 PM GMT The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III boasts a 24-600mm equivalent zoom lens, 14 fps continuous stills shooting and 4K video capture. We've had the chance to get hands-on with Sony's newest flagship compact camera today for a few hours, and we've put together some first impressions. Click through for a closer look at the Cyber-shot RX10 III. Read more Sony announces 50mm F1.8 and 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 full-frame lenses Published Tuesday, March 29, 2016 3:16:00 PM GMT Sony today announced a pair of FE-mount full-frame lenses. One is an inexpensive 50mm F1.8 standard prime, while the other is a 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 tele-zoom with optical image stabilization. Read more Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III puts emphasis on lens reach and video capabilities Published Tuesday, March 29, 2016 3:10:00 PM GMT Sony has unveiled the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III, surpassing the zoom range of its predecessor with a 24-600mm equiv. F2.4-4 lens. The camera uses the same 1"-type stacked CMOS sensor which produces 20MP stills as well as 4K/UHD video, and does not replace the RX10 II, which continues in Sony's lineup. Read more Studio report: Nikon D5 has lowest base ISO dynamic range of any current FF Nikon DSLR Published Monday, March 28, 2016 8:26:00 PM GMT When the Nikon D5 arrived in our office on Friday we immediately wanted to answer a few questions: How is the low light performance? How good is the autofocus? How is the Raw dynamic range? We've found that while the D5's sensor is clearly optimised for low-light image making, it represents a rather surprising - and disappointing - step backwards in terms of base ISO dynamic range. Click through for a closer look Sony may split off its imaging products business Published Monday, March 28, 2016 6:04:00 PM GMT Sony is considering splitting off its imaging products business, according to a new statement from the company. Additionally, its previously announced semiconductor business split will take place next month, placing its image sensors under a wholly owned subsidiary. Read more Hello, ISO 3,280,000... Nikon D5 studio test scene comparison published Published Monday, March 28, 2016 12:00:00 PM GMT Just moments after the Nikon D5 rolled into our office we whisked it into our studio, putting the flagship FX-format DSLR in front of our test scene. We were curious to see exactly what the 20.8MP CMOS sensor is capable of, and what its impressive ISO range looks like. Read more CP+ 2016: Nikon interview - 'the D500 is the D300S replacement that customers wanted' Published Monday, March 28, 2016 11:00:00 AM GMT DPReview was in Yokohma, Japan last month for the annual CP+ photography show. As well as reporting from the show floor, we also made time to sit down with senior executives from several of the major manufacturers, including Nikon. We spoke to Nikon about the company's new DL-series compact cameras, the D500 and D5 and the future of the 1 System. Read more Change of scenery: How a photographer's trip to Idaho inspired a big move Published Sunday, March 27, 2016 12:00:00 PM GMT What could convince a California native to leave the state's famously beautiful coasts and sunshine behind? For photographer and Resource Travel editor Michael Bonocore, a visit to Idaho's pristine wilderness and towering mountains was enough. Read more Readers' Showcase: Steven James Martin Published Saturday, March 26, 2016 12:00:00 PM GMT DPR reader Steven James Martin took up photography while living in Asia. Originally from the UK, Martin suddenly found himself within easy traveling distance of locations some photographers can only dream of visiting, like Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar. See some of his images here and find out more about him in our Q+A. Read more DJI Inspire 1 Raw Edition with Zenmuse X5R 4K MFT camera starts shipping March 28 Published Friday, March 25, 2016 7:05:00 PM GMT The DJI Inspire 1 Raw Edition quadcopter with Micro Four Thirds Zenmuse X5R camera will begin shipping on March 28, the company has announced. Read more Class 10 200GB microSD card on the way from Lexar Published Friday, March 25, 2016 5:11:00 PM GMT Memory manufacturer Lexar has announced a micro SDXC card with a capacity of 200GB and read speeds of up to 95MB per second. The company says the card is aimed at action cam users as well as owners of tablets and smartphones, and is suitable for both HD and 4K video recording. Read more Google offering Nik Collection photo editing applications for free Published Thursday, March 24, 2016 9:45:00 PM GMT Starting immediately, Google's Nik Collection of desktop image editing plug-ins is being offered free of charge. Nik's Analog Efex Pro, Color Efex Pro, Silver Efex Pro, Viveza, HDR Efex Pro, Sharpener Pro and Dfine apps are all available as a free download from Google, a substantial savings over the previous $150 price. Read more Taking it easy: Canon EOS 80D shooting experience Published Thursday, March 24, 2016 6:47:00 PM GMT The Canon EOS 80D is an enthusiast-level DSLR geared toward photographers looking for a capable stills and video camera. The 80D sports a brand new 24MP APS-C sensor, a 3" articulating touchscreen, a new 45-point AF system (with dual pixel AF) and 1080/60p video capture capabilities. We've been shooting with it for a few days and have put together some first impressions. Read more Fujifilm X-Pro2 firmware update 1.01 now available Published Thursday, March 24, 2016 6:03:00 PM GMT Fujifilm has released minor camera body firmware update version 1.01 for the X-Pro2, improving long exposure photo quality and fixing a rare bug that could reset customized menu settings to the factory default. Read more

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Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, March 23, 2016

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Wednesday, March 23, 2016

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Welcome to the 605th Digital Photography Review newsletter. There's lots going on here at DPReview, as some of this year's major cameras and lenses start trickling into the office for review. This week we polished off our review of the very lovely Leica Q, published a big chunk of content on the Sony a6300, and work began on the Canon EOS 80D. We still have a lot of testing to perform on the 80D, but with this sensor it looks like Canon might have finally addressed our biggest concern with its DSLRs - poor dynamic range... Leica Q In-depth Review The Leica Q’s melding of manual control with electronic assistance and combination of fixed-28mm F1.7 lens and 24MP full-frame sensor make for a responsive package capable of excellent photographs. But despite its undeniable appeal we found a few less likable characteristics over the course of our review. So is it worthy of that bright red dot? Click here to read our full review of the Leica Q Upwardly mobile: Sony a6300 First Impressions Review The Sony a6300 is the company's latest mid-range mirrorless camera. Like the a6000 it still offers 24MP resolution but AF ability, video capability, build quality, viewfinder resolution and price have all been increased. Can it top its well-regarded predecessor with its upgrades? Our testing is well underway – take a look at our preliminary assessments. Click here to read more about the Sony a6300 Emmanuel Lubezki: 'Digital gave me something I could never have done on film' On Feb. 28 Emmanuel Lubezki won his third consecutive Oscar for Best Cinematography for The Revenant. Lubezki, known for creating immersive cinematic experiences, joined DPReview editors Dale Baskin and Rishi Sanyal to discuss a variety of photographic topics ranging from the artistic to the technical. Click here to read our interview with Emmanuel Lubezski   Showing dynamism: EOS 80D breaks new ground for Canon low ISO DR Our testing shows that Canon's EOS 80D features a sensor with greatly improved Raw dynamic range. The results appear to confirm that the company has moved to a new sensor design with lower read noise. Read more about the Canon EOS 80D's new sensor How to: iFixit disassembles the Fujifilm X100T Curious about what lies beneath the black panels of your Fujifilm X100T? Wonder no more, as iFixit has just published a disassembly guide. With a Phillips #00 screwdriver, tweezers and a heavy-duty spudger you'll be well on your way to unlocking the mysteries of Fujifilm's beloved mirrorless model. Click here to see what the insides of the X100T look like! Thanks for reading! Barney

News updates MediaTek launches Imagiq ISP for dual cameras Published Tuesday, March 22, 2016 10:24:00 PM GMT Smartphones bearing dual cameras are on the rise, and MediaTek's new Imagiq image signal processor is prepared to take advantage of them. Read more New arrival: Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 launches later this week Published Tuesday, March 22, 2016 7:08:00 PM GMT Tamron has announced pricing and availability for its recently released SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD. According to the company, the lens will launch this Thursday, March 24 in Canon and Nikon mounts for $749. Read more Updated with Editor's note: Apple launches 9.7-inch iPad Pro with 12MP camera Published Tuesday, March 22, 2016 2:28:00 AM GMT UPDATED: Apple's latest iPad Pro variant combines the 9.7-inch form factor of the iPad Air series with the desktop-level processing power of the original iPad Pro, providing an alternative for those who find the latter's 12.9-inch display and overall dimensions too large. Read more Showing dynamism: EOS 80D breaks new ground for Canon low ISO DR Published Monday, March 21, 2016 9:38:00 PM GMT Our testing shows that Canon's EOS 80D features a sensor with greatly improved Raw dynamic range. The results appear to confirm that the company has moved to a new sensor design with lower read noise. Read more iPhone SE is a compact-sized iPhone 6s Published Monday, March 21, 2016 8:19:00 PM GMT When Apple launched the iPhone 6 in 2014, some users weren't happy about the new model's 4.7-inch screen and the device's overall larger dimensions than its iPhone 5s predecessor. With today's launch of the Apple iPhone SE, Apple once again has a compact option with top-end specification on offer. Read more Irix 15mm F2.4 'Blackstone' and 'Firefly' lenses for DSLRs to launch this spring Published Monday, March 21, 2016 7:12:00 PM GMT TH Swiss has introduced the Irix 15mm F2.4 lens for DSLR cameras. This manual focus lens will be offered in more durable magnesium-alloy 'Blackstone' and lightweight 'Firefly' varieties. Designed to cover a full-frame sensor, the lens will be offered in Canon EF, Nikon F and Pentax K mounts. Read more Atomos releases new 'Flame' versions of Shogun and Ninja recorders Published Monday, March 21, 2016 1:01:00 PM GMT Atomos, a name synonymous with off-camera video capture, has announced the release of its Atomos Flame series of its Shogun and Ninja field monitors. The new series kicks the monitors' performance up a couple notches with features like support for HDR video, while also addressing common requests from existing users such as hot-swappable batteries. Read more How to: iFixit disassembles the Fujifilm X100T Published Sunday, March 20, 2016 12:00:00 PM GMT Curious about what lies beneath the black panels of your Fujifilm X100T? Wonder no more, as iFixit has just published a disassembly guide. With a Phillips #00 screwdriver, tweezers and a heavy-duty spudger you'll be well on your way to unlocking the mysteries of Fujifilm's beloved mirrorless model. Read more Samsung Galaxy S7 edge takes top spot in DxO Mobile rankings Published Friday, March 18, 2016 7:38:00 PM GMT DxOMark has put the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge through its testing, and with a score of 88 out of 100 the device moves into the top spot in DxO's mobile rankings. Read more Adobe announces Technology Previews for Lightroom on the Web with subject-identifying Search feature Published Friday, March 18, 2016 6:42:00 PM GMT Adobe has launched Technology Previews for Lightroom on the Web, allowing users to test new features before they are officially rolled out. To get things started, Adobe has released a Technology Preview that introduces 'Search,' a feature that uses new image analysis technology to identify photos based on subjects. Read more Tamrac introduces colorful, water-resistant Hoodoo backpacks Published Friday, March 18, 2016 6:01:00 PM GMT Bag manufacturer Tamrac has introduced a pair of water resistant backpacks designed for 'hiking and outdoor' photographers. The two Hoodoo bags are made with waxed canvas and PU-coated nylon that’s intended to keep out the rain, and they come in a choice of Kiwi green, pumpkin orange and ocean blue. Read more Tip of the iceberg: Learning photography in Antarctica Published Friday, March 18, 2016 12:00:00 PM GMT People become interested in photography in many different ways, and at different stages of life. Some are hooked early on, while others discover the joy of making photos much later. For Kira Morris, it was the isolation and natural beauty of life in Antarctica that inspired her to take up photography. Read more Sony a6300 gallery updated with Raw conversions Published Friday, March 18, 2016 11:30:00 AM GMT With access to Adobe Camera Raw support for the Sony a6300's .ARW files, we re-visited our real-world sample-gallery and have added Raw conversions to the existing out-of-camera JPEG files. Read more Adobe Camera Raw 9.5 introduces new color scheme Published Thursday, March 17, 2016 8:16:00 PM GMT Camera Raw gets a new look with version 9.5, available now. The update introduces a color scheme that brings Adobe's Raw conversion software in line with Photoshop and Bridge and, of course, supports a bunch of new cameras and lenses. Read more Instagram is changing its feed to use algorithm Published Thursday, March 17, 2016 7:14:00 PM GMT Instagram has confirmed in a blog post that it will change the way the photos and videos of your friends are displayed in its stream. Chronological sorting will be scrapped in favor of a new algorithm that sorts images based on 'the likelihood that you'll be interested in the content, your relationship with the person posting and the timeliness of the post.' Read more REVL seeks funding for Arc 4K action camera with integrated gimbal Published Thursday, March 17, 2016 7:13:00 PM GMT REVL, a San Francisco-based startup, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to produce REVL Arc, a 4K action camera with an integrated motorized gimbal. Read more Upwardly mobile: Sony a6300 First Impressions Review Published Thursday, March 17, 2016 4:37:00 PM GMT The Sony a6300 is the company's latest mid-range mirrorless camera. Like the a6000 it still offers 24MP resolution but AF ability, video capability, build quality, viewfinder resolution and price have all been increased. Can it top its well-regarded predecessor with its upgrades? Our testing is well underway – take a look at our preliminary assessments. Read more Phase One introduces second XF feature update and pair of Schneider Kreuznach lenses Published Thursday, March 17, 2016 12:00:00 PM GMT The Phase One XF camera system received a significant update today, with improvements to its autofocus system and user interface along with additional shooting tools such as focus stacking and HDR. Two new 'Blue Ring' lenses have also been added, along with an update to the company's Capture One software. Read more Leica announces price and availability of 90-280mm F2.8-4 zoom for SL camera Published Thursday, March 17, 2016 12:59:00 AM GMT Leica has announced the price of its second lens for the SL system and says it will go on sale within the next couple of weeks. The Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm F2.8-4 is set to cost £4650/$6395, and will join the existing 24-90mm F2.8-4 standard zoom lens that was released with the SL body. Read more Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.5 / 6.5 update brings bug fixes, new camera support Published Wednesday, March 16, 2016 6:47:00 PM GMT Adobe has launched Lightroom CC 2015.5 and Lightroom 6.5, bringing numerous bug fixes alongside new camera support and dozens of new lens profiles. Read more DxO extends camera support with OpticsPro, FilmPack and ViewPoint updates Published Wednesday, March 16, 2016 6:25:00 PM GMT DxO has introduced updates for its OpticsPro, FilmPack and ViewPoint software that adds support for six new cameras, as well as 50 additional camera/lens modules to the DxO Optics Module library. Read more Emmanuel Lubezki: 'Digital gave me something I could never have done on film' Published Wednesday, March 16, 2016 12:00:00 PM GMT On Feb. 28 Emmanuel Lubezki won his third consecutive Oscar for Best Cinematography for The Revenant. Lubezki, known for creating immersive cinematic experiences, joined DPReview editors Dale Baskin and Rishi Sanyal to discuss a variety of photographic topics ranging from the artistic to the technical. Read more Panasonic Lumix GH4 firmware 2.5 brings Post Focus and 4K Photo Mode Published Wednesday, March 16, 2016 9:00:00 AM GMT Panasonic has announced a firmware update for the Lumix DMC-GH4, bringing Post Focus, 4K Photo and burst shooting with flash to the video-centric mirrorless camera. The update will be available at the end of March, free of charge. Read more Hasselblad drops 15% on lens prices until the end of March Published Wednesday, March 16, 2016 1:04:00 AM GMT Swedish medium-format camera manufacturer Hasselblad has announced it is dropping the price of all its H series lenses until the 31st March. The discount applies to all HC and HCD lenses, and gives buyers 15% off the usual prices. Read more

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