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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