Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, July 14, 2022

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�Hello readers! After a few slower weeks, this week proved to be busy. NASA kicked it off by sharing the first test image from the James Webb Space Telescope and followed that up by publishing the first full images, showcasing incredible scenes from more than 4.6 billion lightyears away. Here on Earth, Canon launched two new RF lenses while Japanese finance publication Nikkei reported Nikon is shutting down DSLR production, leading Nikon to publish a follow-up claim that it will continue to make, sell and support its existing DSLR cameras. Check out all of these feature stories and more: Gannon Is Nikon going to stop making DSLRs? Yes…eventually...but so is Canon Nikkei made waves earlier this week by stating in a report that Nikon was going to stop making DSLRs. While not necessarily surprising news in and of itself, Nikon caught wind of the report and issued a statement saying ‘has made no announcement in this regards.’ So, who’s right? As we pointed out in our initial news summary, both Nikkei and Nikon. DPReview’s Richard Butler also wrote up an e�ditorial explaining the writing on the mirror for mirrored cameras and how the only real question to this whole Nikon saga is ‘how far behind is Canon?’ Meet Canon’s new 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM and 15–30mm F4.5–6.3 IS STM RF lenses The 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM and 15–30mm F4.5–6.3 IS STM are set to launch in August for $599 and $549, respectively. Pre-orders are currently live at authorized retailers for those who want to get in line sooner than later. Going hands-on with Canon’s 32.5MP EOS R7 RF APS-C camera Is Canon’s EOS R7 a 7D replacement? Is it a 90D replacement? The answer lies somewhere in the middle, right alongside the question of who its current competition is and what sets it apart from the likes of Sony’s a6600 and Fujifilm’s X-T4 mirrorless cameras. NASA reveals the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope After teasing the first test image at the end of last week, NASA and its partners unveiled the first full-resolution image from its $10B James Webb Space Telescope, ‘Webb’s Dark Field.’ The next day, they followed it up with four more images that highlight the incredible scenes the telescope is capable of capturing.   DPReview TV reviews DJI’s Ronin RS3 Pro gimbal Chris and Jordan take DJI’s new RS3 Pro gimbal out and about to see what the company’s latest one-handed gimbal has to offer filmmakers over its standard RS3 counterpart and RS2 predecessors.

News updates TTartisan announces new $69 50mm F2 full-frame lens, $469 35mm F2 APO ASPH for M-mount Published Thursday, July 14, 2022 6:48:00 PM GMT TTartisan hasn't yet shared the pricing of the two lens, but both will inevitably end up being budget options for those who want fast manual primes without breaking the bank. Getty Images launches the Black History & Culture Collection, showcasing 30K photos of the African and Black Diaspora Published Thursday, July 14, 2022 5:39:00 PM GMT Getty Images, one of the largest image holders in the world, has partnered with educators, researchers, and historians to launch the Black History & Culture Collection. It's a group of nearly 30K images of the African and Black Diaspora from the 19th century through the present day. DPReview TV: DJI Ronin RS3 Pro review Published Thursday, July 14, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT DJI has a new gimbal, and it's compatible with some of the revolutionary accessories from the Ronin 4D. Is this the gimbal to get? Of course Nikon is getting out of DSLRs, the only question is: how far behind is Canon? Published Thursday, July 14, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT The Nikkei has reported that Nikon is planning a future away from DSLRs. The company itself made a partial denial, but it should be clear that the writing is on the wall for mirrored cameras. And that goes for Canon, too. ACD Systems announces ACDSee Free, a free Raw file browser Published Wednesday, July 13, 2022 9:41:00 PM GMT ACDSee Free is a new raw file browser for Windows from the makers of ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate. The free app lets you browse and sort through many files, including raw images, on your computer drive without any import process. Yuneec reveals H850 RTK hexacopter drone with up to 65 minutes flight time Published Wednesday, July 13, 2022 3:05:00 PM GMT Yuneec has announced its new H850 hexacopter, capable of flying for more than an hour at a time. It's expected to be available in August 2022. Phase One announces $12K XT-Rodenstock 40mm Tilt lens for XT IQ4 camera Published Wednesday, July 13, 2022 2:12:00 PM GMT After a teaser last week, Phase One has fully unveiled a new tilt lens for its medium-format XT camera system, as well as a new X-Shutter for the Rodenstock HR Digaron 138mm F6.5 lens and an upcoming update for its iOS companion app. Drill Sergeant Chris Niccolls is here to teach cadets the basics of photography Published Wednesday, July 13, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT Drill Sergeant Chris Niccolls is here to teach you cadets the basics of photography. Follow his advice and you'll be on your way to taking better photos faster than you can debate whether your lens is sharper than a bowling ball made out of butter. Nikkei says Nikon to stop making DSLRs, Nikon says it’s still making, selling & servicing them Published Tuesday, July 12, 2022 8:58:00 PM GMT Business publication Nikkei is reporting Nikon is shutting down DSLR production in favor of mirrorless cameras. Nikon, however, says it's continuing to make, sell and support its line of DSLR cameras. So who's telling the truth? Very likely both of them. Canon is bringing its $499 AI-powered PowerShot PICK to the United States Published Tuesday, July 12, 2022 5:37:00 PM GMT First launched in Japan in February 2021, the $499 PowerShot PICK camera has since made its international debut in Europe and is now making its way to the United States in 'late Summer 2022.' Slideshow: NASA and its partners unveil the first 5 images from the James Webb Space Telescope Published Tuesday, July 12, 2022 3:49:00 PM GMT NASA, ESA, CSA and STScI have unveiled the first five images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. The images show a galaxy cluster, an exoplanet spectrum, nebulae and more. Hands-on with Canon's EOS R7 APS-C mirrorless camera Published Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT We go hands-on with Canon's EOS R7 to get a closer look at what Canon's new APS-C mirrorless camera has to offer. Canon announces new 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM, 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lenses Published Tuesday, July 12, 2022 12:59:00 PM GMT The new wide-angle prime and ultra-wide-angle zoom feature optical image stabilization and are currently available to pre-order. The first units are expected to ship in ‘late August.’ NASA reveals the first image from its $10B James Webb Space Telescope, the deepest we've ever seen into space Published Monday, July 11, 2022 10:33:00 PM GMT The image, officially known as 'Webb's Deep Field,' shows galaxy cluster SMACS 0723, revealing thousands of galaxies as they appeared roughly 4.6 billion years ago. President Biden to unveil first full-color image from James Webb Space Telescope today Published Monday, July 11, 2022 5:11:00 PM GMT President Biden and NASA will unveil the first scientific image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. The mission, which came dangerously close to being shuttered, has been decades in the making. Nikon confirms it's increasing lens prices in the United States on August 1 Published Monday, July 11, 2022 3:17:00 PM GMT Until now, the United States was spared from Nikon's price increase that went into affect on April 1. While cameras appear to be absent from this price increase, lenses will see a bump in cost come August 1. DJI's Mini 3 Pro drone now has vertical QuickShots and hyperlapse, starts shipping in North America Published Monday, July 11, 2022 12:35:00 PM GMT The DJI Mini 3 Pro drone, announced in early May, has a new firmware update that allows for vertical QuickShots and hyperlapse clips. Recently, pre-orders started shipping to customers in North America. NanoAvionics captures first 4K resolution satellite selfie in space with customized GoPro Published Friday, July 8, 2022 4:32:00 PM GMT NanoAvionics, a satellite mission integrator company, customized an off-the-shelf GoPro Hero 7 action camera to capture the first 4K selfie in space aboard its M42 satellite. Film Friday: Is the Konica AiBORG the worst film camera ever made? Bellamy Hunt thinks so Published Friday, July 8, 2022 2:56:00 PM GMT In an attempt to make a futuristic point-and-shoot camera, Konica managed to make what might be one of the least intuitive film cameras to ever hit the market, the AiBORG. Phase One teases update for its $57K medium-format XT Camera system Published Friday, July 8, 2022 12:54:00 PM GMT The short teaser video appears to show off new tilt functionality for the Rodenstock HR lenses used with the camera system. But is there more than just that? We'll have to wait until next week to find out.

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