Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Friday, August 17, 2018

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Friday, August 17, 2018

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Welcome to the 722nd DPReview newsletter! This week we published a full review of the new GoPro Fusion, compared two remote camera triggers, looked back at ten years of mirrorless camera and went out and about with Sigma's new native E-mount 85mm F1.4 Art. Our friends Alex and Kathryn took Canon's EOS M50 for a road trip around Japan, and we've also been counting down to Nikon's big announcement on the 23rd of August. You'll find links to all of that content below. Who says that summer is a quiet season? Thanks for reading Barney Review: the GoPro Fusion is a different kind of action camera Unlike most 360 cameras, the GoPro Fusion is designed to create both spherical and standard HD videos. If action/adventure is your game and your workflow is geared towards mobile and web, the Fusion may be the camera you’re looking for. Read our review of the GoPro Fusion App-based camera triggers: Alpine Labs Spark vs Miops Mobile Dongle App-based remote triggers are a fun and effective way to unlock even more creative potential from your camera. Here's a closer look at two popular brands. Read our review of two app-based camera triggers Hidden gems of Japan: Tokyo and beyond with the Canon EOS M50 Alex and Kathryn are photographers, friends and Tokyo residents who love exploring Japan's hidden cultural treasures. They each brought a Canon EOS M50 on a recent trip starting in bustling Tokyo and ending in the peaceful riverside town of Gujo Hachiman. Watch our video Micro Four Thirds: 10 years on from the birth of mirrorless Ten years ago this month Panasonic and Olympus announced a new concept called Micro Four Thirds. We're now on the brink of full-frame mirrorless from at least one major player, so perhaps it's a good time to take a look back at where it all started – and how far we've come. Look back at 10 years of mirrorless

News updates The Lexar brand makes a return Published Thursday, August 16, 2018 6:47:00 PM GMT Parent company Longsys has announced that Lexar will be back "in full production" and shipping globally this fall. Hasselblad releases pricing for XV mount adapter Published Thursday, August 16, 2018 6:45:00 PM GMT Owners of V-mount Hasselblad lenses will now be able to use their modern and historic glass on the front of the Hasselblad X1D. The XV adapter hinted at late last year has now been officially announced and will cost €199 / $249 / £179. Magnum Photos partners with Scottish distillery to release limited-edition whisky Published Thursday, August 16, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT Scottish whisky producer Macallen has teamed up with photographic cooperative Magnum Photos to create a single malt whisky in collaboration with Steve McCurry, Martin Parr, Paolo Pellegrin, Mark Power, Gueorgui Pinkhassov and Alec Soth. App-based camera triggers: Alpine Labs Spark vs Miops Mobile Dongle Published Thursday, August 16, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT App-based remote triggers are a fun and effective way to unlock even more creative potential from your camera. Here's a closer look at two popular brands. Wellcome international photography competition seeks health and medicine images Published Thursday, August 16, 2018 12:00:00 PM GMT The photography competition seeks "pictures that show the importance of health in society and the impact health issues have on people and communities worldwide." New Nikon teaser hints at 'Noct-Nikkor' lens for mirrorless Published Thursday, August 16, 2018 4:22:00 AM GMT Nikon has posted another teaser video for its upcoming full-frame mirrorless system featuring some classic Nikkor lenses. Perhaps the most notable thing about the video is the lens that's shown first... Kodak Alaris begins shipping Ektachrome film to select photographers for testing Published Wednesday, August 15, 2018 8:10:00 PM GMT Following the CES 2017 announcement of its revival, Kodak Alaris has started shipping test rolls of its new Ektachrome to photographers for beta testing. Video: How Nikon tests its D850 DSLR against the elements Published Wednesday, August 15, 2018 6:15:00 PM GMT Take an inside look at the work that goes into testing Nikon cameras from drops, dust, water and debris. There were definitely cameras harmed in the making of this video. Sony claims top spot in full-frame interchangeable lens camera market, launches 'Be Alpha' campaign Published Wednesday, August 15, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT In a press release issued this morning, Sony announced it has sold more full-frame cameras than any other brand in the US over the past six months, measured both by units sold and by value. Review: the GoPro Fusion is a different kind of action camera Published Wednesday, August 15, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT Unlike most 360 cameras, the GoPro Fusion is designed to create both spherical and standard HD videos. If action/adventure is your game and your workflow is geared towards mobile and web, the Fusion may be the camera you’re looking for. Yuneec Mantis Q 4K camera drone offers voice control and 33 minute flight time Published Tuesday, August 14, 2018 9:53:00 PM GMT Yuneec has introduced the Mantis Q, a consumer drone with an integrated 4K camera, electronic image stabilization and voice control. 3 Legged Thing launches the affordable Patti tripod Published Tuesday, August 14, 2018 6:13:00 PM GMT The new 3 Legged Thing Patti is a compact tripod that doesn't break the bank. Hidden gems of Japan: Tokyo and beyond with the Canon EOS M50 Published Tuesday, August 14, 2018 3:20:00 PM GMT Alex and Kathryn are photographers, friends and Tokyo residents who love exploring Japan's hidden cultural treasures. They each brought a Canon EOS M50 on a recent trip starting in bustling Tokyo and ending in the peaceful riverside town of Gujo Hachiman. More detail on Samsung Galaxy S10 triple camera setup revealed Published Monday, August 13, 2018 6:47:00 PM GMT The triple-camera in Samsung's 2019 Galaxy S10 smartphone is expected to use three sensors with varying pixel counts. Net SE, parent company for Meyer Optik, others files for bankruptcy Published Monday, August 13, 2018 4:47:00 PM GMT Net SE, the parent company behind the likes of Oprema Jena, Meyer Optik Görlitz, Emil Busch, C.P. Goerz, Ihagee and A. Schacht products has filed for bankruptcy and removed itself from the German stock exchange. Canon 70-200mm F4L IS II sample gallery Published Monday, August 13, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT Canon's latest 70-200mm F4L comes with a five stops of image stabilization, a new coat of paint and impressive sharpness. We've been shooting with our copy for several weeks now - see how it stacks up in our sample gallery. DPReview TV: understanding 4K and 6K Photo modes on your camera Published Sunday, August 12, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT Special 4K and 6K Photo modes may be one of the most under-appreciated features on recent cameras. In this week's episode, Chris and Jordan take a closer look at these modes and explain why – and when – you'll be glad to have them on your camera. Micro Four Thirds: 10 years on from the birth of mirrorless Published Saturday, August 11, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT Ten years ago this month Panasonic and Olympus announced a new concept called Micro Four Thirds. We're now on the brink of full-frame mirrorless from at least one major player, so perhaps it's a good time to take a look back at where it all started – and how far we've come. Video: 5 DIY photography storage 'hacks' Published Saturday, August 11, 2018 12:02:00 AM GMT Ted Forbes of The Art of Photography breaks down five 'hacks' for organizing your camera equipment. California wildfire devastation revealed in series of aerial images Published Friday, August 10, 2018 8:01:00 PM GMT The City of Redding has published a series of aerial images showing the devastation caused by the ongoing Carr Fire in Shasta County, California. Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art for Sony E-mount sample gallery Published Friday, August 10, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT Sigma full-frame Art lenses are finally available in Sony E-mount. Here's how the 85mm F1.4 Art looks on an a7R III and a7 III. Sigma 14mm F1.8, 135mm F1.8, and 70mm F2.8 macro Art lenses for Sony E-Mount now shipping Published Friday, August 10, 2018 10:00:00 AM GMT Sigma is now shipping the FE versions of its 14mm F1.8 DG HSM, 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO, and 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art lenses that were announced in February.

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