Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, July 18, 2018

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Wednesday, July 18, 2018

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Welcome to the 719th DPReview newsletter! This week we've been getting out into the sunshine (while it lasts) with a lot of Leica gear, filling in some gaps in our coverage of the M and SL lens lineup and the venerable X-U. We also finished our in-depth look at the new Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI and dug a little deeper into the feature set of Nikon's long-zoom compact, the Coolpix P1000. Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI review The Sony RX100 VI is a spectacularly capable travel camera, combining a flexible zoom range with impressive autofocus. But there's no getting around the fact that it's an expensive camera, and a longer lens comes with certain trade-offs. Read on for our full analysis. Read our in-depth review of the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI Nikon Coolpix P1000: what you need to know Nikon's new Coolpix P1000 boasts an extraordinary zoom range and a suite of powerful stills and video features in a (relatively) compact body. We're taking a detailed look at this powerful compact's key features. Learn more about the Nikon Coolpix P1000   Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH sample gallery The Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH is a fast, high-quality and decidedly heavyweight short telephoto prime lens, designed for use with Leica's digital M-series rangefinders. We've been grappling with it for a little while - take a look at our sample images. Take a closer look at how the Leica 75mm F1.25 Noctilux performs Updated: Which RX100 should you choose? There have now been seven variants of the RX100 series, and at least six of them are still current models. Confused? Here's an updated look at their differences, and our recommendations among them now that we've tested the Mark VI. Learn more about the differences between the Sony RX100-series

News updates Special report demands 'Me Too' moment for photojournalism Published Wednesday, July 18, 2018 7:03:00 PM GMT It won't come as a surprise to anyone that there are some unpleasant, predatory men within the photography industry. However, a long-form, extensively researched special report in the Columbia Journalism Review about sexual harassment is still a depressing, eye-opening read. Nikon KeyMission action cameras listed as discontinued on maker's websites Published Wednesday, July 18, 2018 4:30:00 PM GMT Is this the end? Nikon's UK and Japanese websites now list some of its KeyMission action cameras as discontinued. Leica participates in $121M funding round for computational photography company Light Published Wednesday, July 18, 2018 4:21:00 PM GMT Leica Camera AG is now an investor in Light, the makers of the innovative L16 camera. According to the company, the funding will allow Light to 'expand the reach of its imaging platform beyond consumer photography' Video: How phase detection autofocus works Published Wednesday, July 18, 2018 1:29:00 PM GMT YouTuber ZY Productions has a video wherein he provides a succinct summary of how phase detection autofocus systems work, their benefits and their shortcomings. Leica X-U (Typ 113) Sample Gallery Published Wednesday, July 18, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT The X-U is Leica's first ruggedized compact camera and is still the only waterproof camera on the market with a large APS-C sensor. That sensor sits behind a 35mm-equivalent, F1.7 lens, and we've taken it to the mountains and back to see just what it's capable of. Gitzo teams up with Sony to launch tripod and L-bracket designed for α-series cameras Published Tuesday, July 17, 2018 3:49:00 PM GMT Gitzo and Sony have teamed up to launch a new tripod and L-bracket designed specifically for Sony α-series cameras. Updated: Which Sony RX100 should you choose? Published Tuesday, July 17, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT There have now been seven variants of the Sony RX100 series, and at least six of them are still current models. Confused? Here's an updated look at their differences, and our recommendations among them now that we've tested the Mark VI. Kodak distances itself from failed Bitcoin scheme Published Tuesday, July 17, 2018 10:00:00 AM GMT The Kodak-branded 'Kashminer' Bitcoin mining scheme announced at CES has apparently collapsed, with Eastman Kodak distancing itself from the company behind it. Kandao Raw+ is an automated image stacking tool for Raw files Published Monday, July 16, 2018 5:59:00 PM GMT The software uses computational imaging techniques to boost detail and dynamic range in your images, and reduce noise levels. Fujifilm releases Provia 100-branded instant noodles in South Korea Published Monday, July 16, 2018 3:24:00 PM GMT As part of a promotional giveaway, Fujifilm Korea has released kimchi-flavored instant noodles wrapped in branding inspired by Fujifilm Provia 100 color reversal film. Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH sample gallery Published Monday, July 16, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT The Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH is a fast, high-quality and decidedly heavyweight short telephoto prime lens, designed for use with Leica's digital M-series rangefinders. We've been grappling with it for a little while - take a look at our sample images. DPReview TV: Tamron 70-210mm F4 vs. Canon and Nikon OEM lenses Published Sunday, July 15, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT 70-200mm F4 zoom lenses may not get as much attention as their faster F2.8 siblings, but for many photographers these lenses hit the perfect sweet spot of price, performance, and weight. This week, we shoot the new Tamron 70-210mm F4 alongside the equivalent Canon and Nikon models to see how they stack up. Blackmagic external GPU for MacBook Pro now available from Apple Published Saturday, July 14, 2018 12:00:00 PM GMT Blackmagic recently worked with Apple to develop Blackmagic eGPU, an external GPU that brings "desktop-class graphics performance" to the new MacBook Pro laptops with Thunderbolt 3 ports. Skylum Luminar 2018 1.3.0 update brings many improvements, new camera support Published Saturday, July 14, 2018 11:00:00 AM GMT Lightroom alternative Luminar has received numerous updates across both its Mac and Windows versions, primarily improvements to existing features, as well as support for additional cameras from Fujifilm, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, Canon, and Pentax. Sony replaces RX100 V with RX100 VA, bringing RX100 VI processor and firmware Published Friday, July 13, 2018 6:35:00 PM GMT Sony has quietly updated its RX100 V, bringing a couple of the goodies from the RX100 VI travel zoom. The updated RX100 VA gains a new processor and various firmware tweaks but misses out on the VI's other hardware improvements. More powerful notebooks from Apple in the MacBook Pro line Published Friday, July 13, 2018 5:00:00 PM GMT Apple has updated its MacBook Pro series of notebooks with 15in and 13in models that are claimed to be better for intense image and video editing. The company says the new models are the most advanced ever, and that they feature 8th generation Intel Core processors for faster performance. Adobe reportedly working on full Photoshop version for iPad Published Friday, July 13, 2018 3:43:00 PM GMT According to sources familiar with the matter, Adobe will announce a full-fledged Photoshop version for the iPad at its annual conference in October. Apple ceases Photo Print Products, recommends third-party apps Published Friday, July 13, 2018 3:27:00 PM GMT The last day to place an order for Apple photo prints and related products is September 30th. Manfrotto Noreg series launches with Backpack-30 and Messenger-30 bags Published Thursday, July 12, 2018 6:14:00 PM GMT Manfrotto has launched its new Noreg camera bag series with the Backpack-30 and Messenger-30 models. Both bags are designed for premium mirrorless camera systems, each featuring internal camera units that can be removed and used independently of the larger bags. The Kanton DX35 concept is an all-in-one film development machine the size of a coffee maker Published Thursday, July 12, 2018 3:38:00 PM GMT Industrial designer Thomas Müller has created a concept device that attempts to democratize film development using an all-in-one device that sits on your countertop. Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI review Published Thursday, July 12, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT The Sony RX100 VI is a spectacularly capable travel camera, combining a flexible zoom range with impressive autofocus. But there's no getting around the fact that it's an expensive camera, and a longer lens comes with certain trade-offs. Read on for our full analysis.

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