Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, December 2, 2020

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Wednesday, December 2, 2020

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Welcome to the 839th DPReview Newsletter! Can you believe it's December already? Just when we thought product announcements were done for the year, Sigma released a trio of prime lenses for E- and L-mount bodies. We were able to get our hands on two of the three, and have galleries and videos of both. And believe it or not, there are more announcements still to come in December! Last week saw the update of our Nikon Z6 II initial review, along with more gift and camera buying guides. Richard also weighed in with his gear of the year: the monstrous (but lightweight) Canon RF 800mm F11. And, in case you missed it, check out the winners of the 2020 DPR Awards. Barney is taking some well-deserved time off, but I'm told that he'll return to newsletter writing soon. Thanks for reading, and stay safe out there! Jeff Nikon Z6 II initial review update Our original initial review of the Z6 II covered the basics, and last week we took it into the lab to see how it performs in terms of image and video quality, as well as dynamic range. Given that it's a minor update to its predecessor, not a whole lot has changed in those areas.  Read our updated Nikon Z6 II initial review Hands-on with the Sigma 35mm F2 and 65mm F2 DG DN Sigma announced three new lenses on Tuesday: a 24mm F3.5, 35mm F2 and 65mm F2. We got our hands on the last two and put together a short overview of their features, with a quick mention of the 24mm that we expect to receive in the near future. Go hands-on with the Sigma 35mm F2 and 65mm F2 DG DN 2020 buying guide: treat yourself There are plenty of guides out there telling you what to buy for other people, but what about looking out for number one? Our own Dan Bracaglia picked out some fun gear for yourself because, let's face it, you deserve it. Find the best holiday gifts for YOU Richard's Gear of the Year: the Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM The Canon RF 800mm F11 is one of the most unusual – and fun-to-use – lenses that was announced this year. Its aperture may be slow, but it has incredible reach and doesn't require a shoulder strap to carry around.  See why the Canon RF 800mm F11 is Richard's Gear of the Year for 2020

News updates (Select) Android smartphones now work with Profoto's professional lights via Profoto Camera app beta Published Tuesday, December 1, 2020 6:50:00 PM GMT For now, the app is in beta and limited to a handful of Samsung Galaxy smartphones, but as development continues, it's safe to assume support for other Android devices is on the way. Sony's new Visual Story iOS app is designed for wedding and event photographers Published Tuesday, December 1, 2020 6:09:00 PM GMT Sony's new Visual Story app for iOS promises event and wedding photographers a variety of useful tools, designed to simplify their workflow and enhance their business. The app includes automatic image transfer, gallery creation, editing tools and more. Yongnuo has patented a modular camera system aiming to best smartphone cameras Published Tuesday, December 1, 2020 3:01:00 PM GMT Yongnuo, makers of lenses, cameras and other photo accessories, has filed a patent for a modular mirrorless camera system. Hands-on with new Sigma 35mm and 65mm F2 DG DN lenses Published Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:30:00 PM GMT Sigma's new primes promise very good performance and light weight, when paired with L-mount and Sony E-mount mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. Take a closer look. DPReview TV: Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and 65mm F2 DG DN review Published Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:30:00 PM GMT Chris and Jordan take a look at the new Sigma 35mm F2 and 65mm F2. Depending on which system you're in and what your needs are, they might just be the compact, well-priced and impressively sharp little primes you've been looking for. Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN sample gallery Published Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:30:00 PM GMT The Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is for the photographer who wants a focal length that falls squarely between 50mm and 85mm. Have a look at our initial sample gallery taken on a full-frame Sony body. Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN sample gallery (DPReview TV) Published Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:30:00 PM GMT While they were out shooting their video about Sigma's new lenses, Chris and Jordan filled up a memory card with photos from the 35mm F2 DG DN using Panasonic bodies. Sigma introduces 24mm F3.5, 35mm F2 and 65mm F2 lenses for E and L mounts Published Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:30:00 PM GMT Sigma has introduced its new 'I series' of compact, premium full-frame lenses for E and L mounts. The 24mm F3.5, 35mm F2 and 65mm F2 DG DN share similar designs and have weather-sealed metal bodies. Vazen announces the 65mm T2 1.8x anamorphic lens for MFT camera systems, rounding out the 3 lens lineup Published Monday, November 30, 2020 8:33:00 PM GMT The 65mm T2 completes Vazen's set of anamorphic lenses for the Micro Four Thirds system. With a 1.8x squeeze, the lens produces a more pronounced anamorphic effect than the 1.33x lenses offered by Sirui, albeit at a much higher cost. Meyer Optik Görlitz releases redesigned Primoplan 75mm F1.9 II lens for a handful of mounts Published Monday, November 30, 2020 6:44:00 PM GMT The Primoplan 75mm F1.9 II is a redesign of the original Primoplan 75mm F1.9 designed in 1936. It's available in Canon EF, Fuji X, Leica M, M42, MFT, Nikon F, Pentax K and Sony E mounts and the first units are expected to ship in January 2021. Nikon Z6 II initial review updated Published Monday, November 30, 2020 5:55:00 PM GMT As we continue to test Nikon's update of its multimedia full-framer, we've added more of our findings so far on image quality, dynamic range and video quality. Take a look. Canon confirms August ransomware attack, notes past and current employees affected Published Monday, November 30, 2020 4:27:00 PM GMT When we first reported on the alleged ransomware attack back in August, Canon said it was 'investigating the situation.' Now, three months later, the company has confirmed in a statement that the personal information of past and current employees was taken from its servers. Video: The 'surprising' origin story of Kodak Aerochrome film Published Sunday, November 29, 2020 7:09:00 PM GMT Photographer and YouTuber Todd Dominey has shared a video that details the history of Kodak Aerochrome film, a film stock he says has 'an origin story unlike any other.' Gear of the Year: Barney's choice (part 2) - Reflex-Nikkor 1000mm F11 Published Sunday, November 29, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT Senior Editor Barney Britton's Gear of the Year part two details how he ended up with a Reflex-Nikkor 1000mm F11, and despite its quirks, why it was ideal for a creative project in the COVID-era. DPReview TV: Best enthusiast full-frame mirrorless camera Published Saturday, November 28, 2020 8:00:00 AM GMT Planning to treat yourself to a new full-frame camera this holiday season? We compare the Canon EOS R6, Nikon Z6 II, Panasonic S5 and Sony a7 III. Photokina is cancelled indefinitely Published Friday, November 27, 2020 2:38:00 PM GMT Photokina has announced via a press release that after 70 years of shows in Cologne, Germany, it will be indefinitely suspended due to 'decreases in the imaging market’ that have ‘force[d] a hard cut.’ Treat yourself 2020: The ultimate photographers' gift guide Published Friday, November 27, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT What follows are the headiest products of 2020, the ones photographers really want. So pour a tall cold one and get ready to treat yourself, 2020 style. Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift lens sample gallery (DPReview TV) Published Friday, November 27, 2020 8:00:00 AM GMT The new Laowa 15mm F4.5 Shift lens lets you go wide with perspective control. View our sample gallery to see how a bit of shift can change a photo or introduce creative effects. iPhone mount converts an Apple Watch into a live viewfinder for selfies and vlogging Published Thursday, November 26, 2020 7:47:00 PM GMT The rear camera (or cameras) on an iPhone has all the latest bells and whistles, but how do you use them to capture a selfie or record a video of yourself? Enter the Ulanzi ST-09, an adjustable mount that allows you to turn an Apple Watch into a live viewfinder on the rear of your iPhone. Gear of the Year: Richard's choice - Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM Published Thursday, November 26, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT Technical Editor Richard Butler's pick was the unusual lens that gave him the opportunity to try something new. The Canon RF 800mm F11's unique combination of telephoto reach, affordability and light weight will likely enable even more people to do the same. DPReview TV lens review: Shift your perspective with the Laowa 15mm F4.5 shift lens Published Thursday, November 26, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT The Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift lens lets you shift perspective without moving the camera, correct for converging lines and more. Oh, and it's a lot of fun too. MIOPS launches Kickstarter campaign for Flex, its featured-packed smart camera gadget Published Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:00:00 PM GMT MIOPS has announced Flex, a new smart camera gadget designed to make it easy and simple to capture lightning strikes, action images, holy grail timelapse videos and much more. Our favorite gear, rewarded: DPReview Awards 2020 Published Wednesday, November 25, 2020 3:00:00 PM GMT This year, despite the disruption, plenty of amazing cameras, lenses, accessories and other products came through our doors. Now, as the year winds down, we're highlighting some of our standout products of the year. Check out the winners of the 2020 DPReview Awards! Fujifilm adds a 400MP capture mode to its GFX 100 camera with 3.00 firmware update Published Wednesday, November 25, 2020 2:35:00 PM GMT Fujifilm's 3.00 firmware update adds a new Pixel Shift Mult-Shot mode to its GFX 100 camera that works alongside a new Pixel Shift Combiner program to output 400MP Raw images made up from 16 individual still images. The Panasonic S1H and GH5 are the best cameras for videographers Published Wednesday, November 25, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT You don't need to spend a fortune to buy a camera that's designed for videography. We took a look at the field and selected the Panasonic S1H and GH5 as the best cameras for serious videographers. Fujifilm Introduces GFX 100 IR for 100MP infrared imaging Published Wednesday, November 25, 2020 5:54:00 AM GMT Fujifilm has announced a special version of its 100MP GFX 100 for infrared imaging. The new camera will be available for special order in early 2021.

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