Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, May 31, 2017

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Wednesday, May 31, 2017

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 400,000 subscribers Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Welcome to the 660th Digital Photography Review newsletter! This week, we've been grappling with Sigma's unique - and unexpectedly appealing - Quattro H. Meanwhile, I spent a pleasant few hours last week reminiscing about another unique camera - Nikon's groundbreaking D3, from 2007. How time flies. You'll find links to both of those pieces of content below, as well as our updated consumer long zoom compacts roundup, and sample galleries from Canon's new EF-S 35mm macro and Nikon's 28mm F1.4 ED. Sigma Quattro H Review Sigma's SD Quattro H features the largest-ever Foveon sensor: an APS-H chip with a spatial resolution of 25.5 megapixels. An impressively solid body, refined interface and competitive price tag all count in its favor. But has the Quattro design given up too much of what Foveon fans have always liked? Click here to read our review of the Sigma Quattro H 2017 Roundup: Consumer Long Zoom Compacts Bridge and travel zoom cameras are two of the very few categories of compact cameras to survive the smartphone. Whether it's a travel zoom, which puts a 25X-30X zoom into your pocket, or a bridge camera which offers even more zoom, phones just can't compete. Read our updated roundup of consumer long zoom compacts Nikon D3: The camera that changed everything When Nikon released the full-frame D3 in 2007, it changed the professional photography industry. In last week's Throwback Thursday, I remember a legend. Read my article about the groundbreaking Nikon D3 First shots from new Nikon 28mm F1.4E ED Photographer and Nikon Ambassador Marko Marinkovic was one of the first people to get access to Nikon's then-unreleased 28mm F1.4E ED for a shoot in Marrakech. Click here to check out Marko Marinkovic's shots from the new Nikon 28mm F1.4E ED Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 IS STM Macro sample gallery Canon's new EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro lens is not only compact and affordable, but it is a pretty good performer as well. We put it to the test with eyeballs, flowers and even some antique cameras. Check out our gallery of samples from the new Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro Thanks for reading! Barney

News updates Sony a9: Studio analysis confirms limited dynamic range, solid high ISO Published Tuesday, May 30, 2017 6:08:00 PM GMT As part of our ongoing review, we've added the Sony a9 to our studio scene and had a close look at its image quality. Tech Editor Rishi Sanyal has also delved into the sensor's behavior and what it means for dynamic range. Read more Google will no longer develop Nik Collection Published Tuesday, May 30, 2017 2:48:00 PM GMT According to its website, Google will stop providing updates for its Nik Collection suite of plug-in photo editing tools. Read more Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 IS STM Macro sample gallery Published Tuesday, May 30, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT Canon's new EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro lens is not only compact and affordable, but it is a pretty good performer as well. We put it to the test with eyeballs, flowers and even some antique cameras. Read more Europeana Photography lets you browse through the first 100 years of photography Published Monday, May 29, 2017 6:20:00 PM GMT Europeana Photography is a new online image archive that includes more than 2 million historical photographs from European collections in 34 countries, covering the first 100 years of photography. Read more New images of Jupiter's pole show enormous, gorgeous storms Published Monday, May 29, 2017 4:00:00 PM GMT NASA's Juno spacecraft is sending back its first images from Jovean orbit, and they're beautiful. Read more Fujifilm GF 32-64mm F4 R LM WR sample gallery Published Monday, May 29, 2017 12:00:00 PM GMT We got our hands on the first zoom lens available for Fujifim's new digital medium format system. See gallery Roadtrip Review Redux: The Fujifilm X100F Published Sunday, May 28, 2017 12:00:00 PM GMT If you had to choose one camera to bring along for the ultimate West coast road trip, what would it be? DPR's Sam Spencer choose the X100F. Read more How do you know you need a new camera? Published Saturday, May 27, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT Even after eighteen months of reviewing the latest, greatest, shiniest and must-buy-me-est new gear, DPReview staffer Carey Rose has continued to use older DSLR cameras for his freelance work. But now, that might be changing. Read more Sony still third globally but bullish about 2017 prospects Published Friday, May 26, 2017 10:50:00 PM GMT Sony is the world's leading mirrorless camera brand but remains third for ILCs overall, it's said in a presentation to investors. A focus on high value cameras and lenses should boost operating income, it says. Read more How one photographer 3D printed this beautiful medium format camera Published Friday, May 26, 2017 9:30:00 PM GMT It's nicknamed the 'Cycloptic Mustard Monster,' and is a 3D printed medium format camera. Read more New startup 'Binded' aims to simplify copyright for photographers Published Friday, May 26, 2017 5:29:00 PM GMT Copyright disputes are no fun at all. 'Binded' is a new startup that aims to simplify the process of registering - and enforcing - copyright for photographers. Read more 2017 Roundup: Consumer Long Zoom Compacts Published Friday, May 26, 2017 7:43:00 AM GMT Not everyone wants to pay a premium for a long zoom camera. Thankfully, there are many reasonably priced cameras available, though they won't offer the same image quality as enthusiast models. In this updated roundup we look at big zoom cameras with more consumer-friendly price tags.  Read more Think Tank Photo updates TurnStyle sling bags and adds wheels to StreetWalker series Published Thursday, May 25, 2017 9:11:00 PM GMT Think Tank Photo has updated two of its popular bag lines with improvements to functionality. Read more Arsenal is artificial intelligence for your DSLR or mirrorless camera Published Thursday, May 25, 2017 7:34:00 PM GMT It will automatically pick the best camera settings depending on shooting conditions. It even promises enhanced functionality for your camera, like exposure and focus stacking. It already supports many cameras from Canon, Fuji, Nikon and Sony. Read more A prototype of the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm Edition 0.95 can be yours for $25K Published Thursday, May 25, 2017 6:27:00 PM GMT As if $13,950 wasn’t enough to pay for a special edition lens, the Leica Store in San Francisco is offering a prototype of said lens for $24,995. Read more Nikon D3: The camera that changed everything Published Thursday, May 25, 2017 10:30:00 AM GMT When Nikon released the full-frame D3 in 2007, it changed the professional photography industry. In this week's Throwback Thursday, Barney remembers a legend. Read more Ricoh announces WG-50 rugged compact with 5x zoom, built-in macro lights Published Wednesday, May 24, 2017 8:17:00 PM GMT Ricoh has introduced a new rugged compact camera with a 16MP CMOS sensor, 28-140mm lens, 2.7" LCD and built-in LED macro lights. Read more The DJI Spark is a $500 HD mini drone Published Wednesday, May 24, 2017 8:15:00 PM GMT This compact drone can shoot HD video using a 2-axis stabilized 12MP camera. Read more Prynt Pocket, a pocket-sized photo printer for iPhone, is now available Published Wednesday, May 24, 2017 6:32:00 PM GMT The new Prynt Pocket can print a photo directly from their iPhone simply by inserting the phone into the printer, then snapping a photo. Each print will cost about 50 cents. Read more Triggertrap Mobile camera control dongle goes open source Published Wednesday, May 24, 2017 5:36:00 PM GMT The Triggertrap remote camera control system is no longer sold due to the company folding, but now users will be able to build their own. Read more Magic Format Converter lets you use DSLR-lenses on the Fuji GFX 50S Published Wednesday, May 24, 2017 5:28:00 PM GMT The Magic Format Converter comes with internal optics that expand the image circle of full-frame DSLR lenses for use on the Fuji medium format camera. Read more MacPhun to release Aurora HDR and Luminar for Windows users Published Wednesday, May 24, 2017 4:00:00 PM GMT The usually Apple-exclusive MacPhun software developer has announced that it will introduce PC versions of two of its most popular applications. Both Aurora HDR and Luminar should be available for the Windows operating system by the autumn of this year. Read more Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM sample gallery Published Wednesday, May 24, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT Sony's newest G Master telephoto zoom, announced alongside the a9, is the first of the company's FE lenses to reach 400mm natively. We had one in California and photographed horses, portraits, and landscapes - check out how it did. Read more Garmin announces the VIRB 360, a 5.7K waterproof 360-cam Published Wednesday, May 24, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT Garmin has entered the 360-camera market with the VIRB, which captures 5.7K video at 30p as well as 15MP stills. Read more

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Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, May 24, 2017

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Wednesday, May 24, 2017

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Welcome to the 659th Digital Photography Review newsletter! Following the excitement of last week's new releases, things calmed down a bit this week, as we focused on getting samples on Sony's new 100-400mm telezoom, and continuing to update our comprehensive camera roundups. Meanwhile, Dan rounded up some of his favorite film cameras, and Richard mused on mirrorless. You'll find links to everything below. 2017 Roundup: Semi-Pro Interchangeable Lens Cameras Whether you're seeking ultra-high resolution, first-rate autofocus or 4K video capture, there are some supremely capable 'semi-pro' cameras available. Find out which models we liked best in our updated semi-pro camera roundup. Click here to read our roundup of semi-pro ILCs Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM sample gallery Sony's newest G Master telephoto zoom, announced alongside the a9, is the first of the company's FE lenses to reach 400mm natively. We had one in California and photographed horses, portraits, and landscapes - check out how it did. Check out our gallery of samples from the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Maintaining a legacy or building for mirrorless, who benefits? Rumors abound that Canon (and maybe Nikon) may produce a mirrorless camera based using their existing DSLR mount. Does this guarantee immediate great lens choice or a perpetually second-rate experience? Read article about mirrorless cameras Analog gems: 10 excellent, affordable film cameras These ten film cameras stand the test of time. They are easy to find, affordable and capable of excellent results. Click here to read our roundup of ten affordable film cameras Electronic shutter, rolling shutter and flash: what you need to know Whether you're syncing a flash, wondering why banding is appearing in your image or getting strange images from your camera's silent shutter mode, the way your shutter works has a role to play. Here's what happens when you press the shutter button. Read our article about shutters Thanks for reading! Barney

News updates Makers of the Panono 108MP 360-degree camera filing for bankruptcy Published Tuesday, May 23, 2017 7:34:00 PM GMT German media reports that the founders of the company behind the Panono 360-degree ball camera have filed for bankruptcy at a court in Berlin. Read more The new Surface Pro: new processors, boosted battery life and more Published Tuesday, May 23, 2017 7:29:00 PM GMT With a claimed 800 new custom parts, Microsoft's updated Surface Pro comes with the latest Kaby Lake processors, better battery life, a new hinge, plus the Surface Pen is updated as well. Read more Kodak EKTRA 'camera first' smartphone now available in US Published Tuesday, May 23, 2017 6:49:00 PM GMT The Kodak EKTRA, the company's 'camera first' smartphone, is now available to purchase in the United States. Read more Photokina 'repositions' itself, will become an annual event Published Tuesday, May 23, 2017 5:16:00 PM GMT Photokina, the biennial photo industry trade show in Cologne, Germany, has announced that it will become an annual event beginning in 2018, and expand its focus to additional areas of imaging technology. Read more Photo Gear News shows you how to make a DIY lapel mic Published Tuesday, May 23, 2017 4:13:00 PM GMT No mic socket? No problem. In this video, Daniel Peters at Photo Gear News shows you how to make a lapel microphone using just a smartphone and a pair of earbuds. Maintaining a legacy or building for mirrorless, who benefits? Published Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:00:00 AM GMT Rumors abound that Canon (and maybe Nikon) may produce a mirrorless camera based using their existing DSLR mount. Does this guarantee immediate great lens choice or a perpetually second-rate experience? Read more Leica announces plans for 'peeling' CCDs in M9 and Monochrom Published Monday, May 22, 2017 9:10:00 PM GMT Owners of Leica M cameras that suffer from peeling CCDs will be able to claim a free repair in the future so long as the camera was purchased within five years of the fault becoming apparent, the company has announced. Read more MIT previews autonomous tracking drone Published Monday, May 22, 2017 6:41:00 PM GMT The MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has developed a drone that does not require any human control for recording tracking shots. Read more Video: Journalist survives ISIS sniper attack, his GoPro does not Published Monday, May 22, 2017 6:13:00 PM GMT In this terrifying video, Iraqi journalist Ammar Alwaely narrowly misses a sniper's bullet, which takes out his chest-mounted GoPro. Warning: strong language. Watch the video   Global action camera market expected to grow 15% by 2021 Published Monday, May 22, 2017 6:02:00 PM GMT A new report expects action camera growth to increase about 15% by 2021, with Ultra HD cameras driving demand. Read more Electronic shutter, rolling shutter and flash: what you need to know Published Monday, May 22, 2017 10:00:00 AM GMT Whether you're syncing a flash, wondering why banding is appearing in your image or getting strange images from your camera's silent shutter mode, the way your shutter works has a role to play. Here's what happens when you press the shutter button. Read more 'It's about being prepared for whatever is thrown at you': Q & A with William Vazquez Published Sunday, May 21, 2017 10:00:00 AM GMT William Vazquez travels all over the world documenting humanitarian work. He spoke to us about the challenges of his work, the importance of research and why a multitool and duct tape are your best friends in the field. Read more Analog gems: 10 excellent, affordable film cameras Published Saturday, May 20, 2017 10:00:00 AM GMT These ten film cameras stand the test of time. They are easy to find, affordable and capable of excellent results. Read more 2017 Roundup: Semi-Pro Interchangeable Lens Cameras Published Friday, May 19, 2017 9:52:00 PM GMT Whether you're seeking ultra-high resolution, first-rate autofocus or 4K video capture, there are some supremely capable 'semi-pro' cameras available. Find out which models we liked best in our updated semi-pro camera roundup. Read more Nikon reshuffles management structure Published Friday, May 19, 2017 6:01:00 PM GMT Nikon today announced a reorganization of its corporate structure which will see several divisions and business units closed or merged. Read more A Taste of New York is a stunning Big Apple time-lapse Published Thursday, May 18, 2017 6:55:00 PM GMT Team Film Spektakel spent 10 days in New York in 2016 and shot 65,000 photos to produce this breathtaking three minute time-lapse. See video Google demos technology that scrubs objects from photographs Published Thursday, May 18, 2017 6:45:00 PM GMT A feature we first saw demonstrated in 2015 appears to be almost ready for prime time. Read more Sony a9: more speed, less dynamic range Published Thursday, May 18, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT The good news? a9 Raws look good at high ISO, and there's no cost to it dropping to 12 bit mode. The bad news? That's because there are only 12 bits worth of dynamic range to begin with. Rishi digs into Sony's sports specialist's sensor. Read more Throwback Thursday: Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom Published Thursday, May 18, 2017 10:00:00 AM GMT Back in 2004 Olympus announced the C-8080 Wide Zoom, bearing a 28-140mm lens that was designed to be as good as the Zuiko lenses found on the company's DSLRs. Read more Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM sample gallery Published Wednesday, May 17, 2017 4:00:00 PM GMT We've gotten to try out Sony's new pro-oriented wide-angle zoom with some action involving bicycles, skateboards, horses and... a vineyard. Turns out it's pretty well-suited for them all. Read more Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G sample gallery Published Wednesday, May 17, 2017 4:00:00 PM GMT Sony's full-frame 12-24mm F4 G lens is impressively lightweight and small in size, but packs a serious image quality punch. Check out how it performs in our gallery. Read more Hands-on with Sony's new 16-35mm and 12-24mm wide-angle lenses Published Wednesday, May 17, 2017 4:00:00 PM GMT Sony's just released two new ultra-wide-angle lenses, and perhaps what's most surprising about them is their size and weight - or lack thereof. Read more Sony adds 16-35mm F2.8 GM to G-Master pro-focused lens range Published Wednesday, May 17, 2017 4:00:00 PM GMT Sony has added a 16-35mm F2.8 wide-angle zoom to its G-Master range of premium lenses. The widely anticipated lens addresses a common need among professional and amateur landscape shooters. Read more Sony unveils FE 12-24mm F4 G ultra wide-angle full-frame zoom Published Wednesday, May 17, 2017 4:00:00 PM GMT Sony has announced the FE 12-24mm F4 G, a full-frame, ultra-wide angle zoom for E-Mount. Read more New Olympus TG-5 improves 'toughness', brings new sensor and tracking functionality Published Wednesday, May 17, 2017 6:00:00 AM GMT Olympus has announced its latest rugged camera, the TG-5. Compared to its predecessor, the TG-5 can take more of a beating, uses a lower-res sensor and offers tracking capabilities. Read more

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