Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Friday, October 14, 2022

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It's been another busy week, both in the photography world and at the DPReview offices. We've gone hands-on with a collection of gear, publishing reviews for two of Sony's newest cameras (including one announced today) as well as Sigma's 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN lens. We've also published an interview with former White House photographer Pete Souza and shared a sample gallery of images from Xiaomi's 12S Ultra smartphone, which packs an impressive Type 1 (13.1 x 9.8mm) sensor inside.  Check out all of these stories and more below.  Gannon Sony ZV-1F review Sony revealed its new entry-level vlogging camera and we’ve gone hands-on with it to see how the Type 1 (13.2x8.8mm) sensor and a fixed 20mm equivalent lens performs. DPReview TV reviews the Sony FX30 Sony’s new APS-C cinema camera is both affordable and powerful. DPReview’s Jordan Drake breaks down his thoughts on the camera and explains whether or not this camera is for you. Pete Souza: In the West Wing and Beyond We (metaphorically) sat down with Pete Souza, former White House photographer for United States Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama, to talk about his new book The West Wing and Beyond: What I Saw Inside the Presidency. Xiaomi 12S Ultra Sample Gallery Check out our gallery of sample photographs taken around Seattle, Washington and Lansing, Michigan with Xiaomi’s 12S Ultra smartphone. In addition to an 13mm equiv ultrawide and 120mm equiv telephoto camera module, the 12S Ultra has a 24mm equiv lens in front of a Type 1 (13.1 x 9.8mm) sensor the offers some of the best image performance we’ve seen in a smartphone. Sigma 24–70mm F2.8 DG DN lens field review How does Sigma’s 24–70mm F2.8 DG DN lens perform, compared to some competitors that have popped up in the past three years since it was released? We take a deep dive to see if this venerable E-mount and L-mount lens is still worth its money.

News updates AstrHori announces $289 40mm F5.6 manual lens for Fujifilm GFX cameras Published Thursday, October 13, 2022 6:40:00 PM GMT AstrHori's new fully-manual lens offers a roughly 32mm equivalent field of view with an F5.6 aperture. It's available starting today for $289. Sony ZV-1F review Published Thursday, October 13, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT The Sony ZV-1F is a compact camera aimed at vloggers and video creators. It forgoes some of the features found on Sony's more advanced vlogging cameras, but arrives at a price point that should appeal to its target audience. DPReview TV: Sony ZV-1F review for vloggers Published Thursday, October 13, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT Sony has just released the ZV-1F, its most affordable vlogging camera. Chris and Jordan have been shooting with it vlogging style and tell you what you need to know. Microsoft announces Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Studio 2 Plus Published Wednesday, October 12, 2022 10:03:00 PM GMT At its Surface event today, Microsoft announced three new Surface products, plus new accessories and software. Sony updates Camera Remote SDK with support for Cinema Line cameras, new functionality for drones Published Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:21:00 PM GMT Sony's Camera Remote Software Development Kit allows users to remotely control compatible Sony cameras with bespoke applications. An updated SDK is now available, adding support for Cinema Line cameras and enhanced functionality for inspection and drone applications. MediaTek announces new Dimensity 1080 chipset for mid-range smartphones with support for 200MP images Published Wednesday, October 12, 2022 3:49:00 PM GMT MediaTek, the maker of many smartphone chipsets, has announced a new mid-range chipset that supports 200MP image sensors, like the Samsung ISOCELL HP1 featured in a few recent smartphones. Xiaomi 12S Ultra Sample Gallery Published Wednesday, October 12, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT Xiaomi isn't the first manufacturer to put a Type 1 (13.1 x 9.8mm) sensor inside a smartphone, but its 12S Ultra makes the most of every pixel and outputs some of the best images we've ever seen from a smartphone. ON1 Photo RAW 2023 available now, features an array of powerful new AI tools Published Tuesday, October 11, 2022 2:47:00 PM GMT The latest version of ON1's all-in-one raw photo editor, ON1 Photo RAW 2023, is available now. The app includes many AI-powered editing tools designed to make editing more powerful and accessible, including new Super Select AI, Mask AI, and AI Adaptive Presets. Pergear’s new 1TB, 2TB CFexpress Type B cards offer 1400MB/s write speeds at reasonable prices Published Tuesday, October 11, 2022 2:46:00 PM GMT Pergear has released new and improved CFexpress Type B cards that offer impressive read and write speeds at prices that severely undercut similar CFexpress Type B cards from Angelbird's and Delkin Devices. Put your drone to work: how to make money and what you need to know Published Tuesday, October 11, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT Adding drone services to your photography or videography business can give you an edge, not to mention additional income. DPReview spoke with several drone business owners to learn more about how they make their living. Here's what you need to know about going pro. Rare Leica 24x24mm prototype sells for nearly $700,000 at Wetzlar Camera Auction Published Monday, October 10, 2022 9:40:00 PM GMT The fourth Wetzlar Camera Auction recently ended. Of the 256 lots, a Leica M Prototype 24x24mm camera sold for the highest hammer price. With the buyer's premium, the camera sold for nearly $700,000. DJI to make its RC remote controller compatible with the Air 2S Published Monday, October 10, 2022 7:37:00 PM GMT DJI's RC remote controller was first introduced with the Mini 3 Pro drone, but it it will soon be compatible with the Air 2S model. GDU releases heavily-armored versions of Canon's RF 16mm F2.8 and RF 50mm F1.8 lenses Published Monday, October 10, 2022 4:01:00 PM GMT Global Dynamics United has taken Canon's stock RF 16mm F2.8 and RF 50mm F1.8 lenses and given them a machined aluminum shell. GDU says the lenses are almost indestructible, making them perfect companions for creators who put their gear into harm's out of necessity or because they want the perfect shot. Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art field review Published Monday, October 10, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT There are a lot of options for standard zooms on full-frame mirrorless cameras. Sigma's venerable 24–70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art has some stiff competition that didn't exist when it was released in 2019. How does it hold up? Slideshow: These are the Weather Photographer of the Year winners Published Sunday, October 9, 2022 2:10:00 PM GMT The Royal Meteorological Society awards the best pictures from its international weather watcher's photo competition Pete Souza: In the West Wing and Beyond Published Sunday, October 9, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT From Reagan to Obama, few other photographers have navigated the White House world like Pete Souza. In an interview with DPReview, Souza explains how his new book focuses on some of the other people in the 'presidential bubble': the heads of state, the butlers, the chefs, and the press. DPReview TV: Sony FX30 review Published Saturday, October 8, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT Sony's new APS-C cinema camera is affordable and powerful. Let Jordan fill you in on if this is the right camera for you. World's largest camera is nearing completion Published Friday, October 7, 2022 8:23:00 PM GMT The 3200MP camera that will form the eyes of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) telescope is nearly complete after seven years of construction. NASA Juno spacecraft captures close-up, high-res image of Jupiter's moon Europa Published Friday, October 7, 2022 4:24:00 PM GMT NASA's Juno spacecraft recently performed a flyby of the Jovian moon Europa. It's the highest-resolution image of Europa ever. The image shows incredible new details of Europa's thick, frozen surface. Film Friday: Lomography brings back the Fisheye Baby 110 camera Published Friday, October 7, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT This camera might look like something you’d find in a Happy Meal, but it can take real circular fisheye photos on real film, complete with a PC sync port and Bulb mode.

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Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, October 6, 2022

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While it’s been a quiet week on the announcement front, we’ve been busy behind the scenes working on reviews. We're also anxiously awaiting two upcoming events from Sony and OM Digital Solutions, both of which will serve as the time and place for new camera announcements if the latest rumors are to be believed. While somewhat uneventful, we’ve still put out some quality content over the past few days in the form of a DPReview TV Hasselblad X2D 100C review, a Great Joy 35mm T2.9 1.8x anamorphic lens mini review and a sample gallery for Panasonic’s Lumix S 18mm F1.8 L-mount lens. Check out all of these articles and more below. Gannon DPReview TV looks at Hasselblad's X2D 100C medium format camera Jordan spent some time with Hasselblad's latest medium format mirrorless camera, the X2D 100C. In addition to Jordan's full video review, we also published a sample gallery full of images taken with the 100MP monster.  Reviewing Great Joy's 35mm T2.9 1.8x anamorphic lens DPReview contributor Damien Demolder shares his thoughts on one of Great Joy's newest optics, the 35mm T2.9 anamorphic lens. lens The anamorphic optic, which is available for PL and EF mounts, is currently available to back via Indiegogo and costs from $1189. Panasonic Lumix S 18mm F1.8 sample gallery Panasonic’s latest full-frame L-mount lens isn’t the sharpest of fastest lens in its lineup, but it’s small, sealed and ready to take on whatever you and the elements throw its way. Check out our sample gallery, taken with the Panasonic S1R. Sony, OMDS announce events for later this month Neither company specifically mentions any plans for unveiling new products during or leading up to the events, but rumors suggest we could see new camera and/or lens hardware from both companies by late October.

News updates Rare Canon FD 24mm F1.4 S.S.C. Aspherical lens poised to fetch more than $15,000 at auction Published Thursday, October 6, 2022 6:14:00 PM GMT The Canon FD 24mm F1.4 S.S.C. Aspherical was the fastest 24mm lens when it launched in 1975. Despite being mass-produced, the lens is quite rare today and remains highly sought-after due to its image quality and utility for cinema. Blackmagic significantly drops prices for its ATEM Mini Pro, Pro ISO live production switchers/recorders Published Thursday, October 6, 2022 5:50:00 PM GMT Blackmagic Design says the price reductions, which see the ATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Pro ISO now retailing for $295 and $495, respectively, have ‘been made possible by efficiencies in manufacturing.’ Google announces Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones with second-gen Tensor SoC Published Thursday, October 6, 2022 4:09:00 PM GMT Google's latest flagship smartphones may look quite a bit like their predecessors, but thanks to the latest Google-built chip, the phones pack in improved performance and features. Great Joy 35mm T2.9 1.8x anamorphic lens mini review Published Thursday, October 6, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT Great Joy's new 35mm T2.9 1.8x anamorphic lens is designed for full-frame sensor cameras, and offers a view as wide as 19mm, but its unique anamorphic design makes it stand out from the low-cost crowd in more than a couple of ways. Can an algorithm price your photos better than you? Zenfolio thinks so Published Wednesday, October 5, 2022 7:19:00 PM GMT Pricing photos is hard. Zenfolio wants to make it easier with a new data-driven tool, Smart Pricing. The feature uses historical sales data to suggest a price for your product based on genre, business location and more. DxO announces PhotoLab 6 and ViewPoint 4: More powerful raw editing, new tools and improved performance Published Wednesday, October 5, 2022 5:26:00 PM GMT The latest version of DxO PhotoLab 6 includes a new DeepPRIME XD technology that promises even better clarity, especially when editing high ISO images. The software includes numerous new tools and features, like a new working color space. DPReview TV: Hasselblad X2D 100C review Published Wednesday, October 5, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT The Hasselblad X2D 100C has arrived in Canada! With Chris sick, it's up to Jordan and special guest Ryan HK to fill you in on this fascinating mirrorless medium format camera. SanDisk's new 1TB, 2TB Professional Pro-G40 SSDs are fast and rugged Published Wednesday, October 5, 2022 1:59:00 PM GMT Western Digital's new Pro-G40 SSD is its most rugged to date and offers read and write speeds up to 2530MB/s and 2717MB/s, respectively, in our testing. Famed Hollywood photographer, Douglas Kirkland, dies at 88 Published Tuesday, October 4, 2022 6:54:00 PM GMT Photographer Douglas Kirkland, known for his portraits of icons including Marilyn Monroe and Andy Warhol, passed away on Sunday at age 88. FPV drone video gives you a behind-the-scenes look at Chicago's Wrigley Field Published Tuesday, October 4, 2022 6:26:00 PM GMT An FPV drone video gives viewers behind-the-scenes access through Chicago's iconic Wrigley Field. Xiaomi announces 200MP 12T Pro smartphone powered by Samsung ISOCELL HP1 Published Tuesday, October 4, 2022 6:19:00 PM GMT Xiaomi has announced a pair of 12T-series smartphones, including the 200MP 12T Pro. It's Xiaomi's first 200MP smartphone. Sony, OM Digital Solutions announce events for late October that could see new cameras arrive Published Tuesday, October 4, 2022 2:56:00 PM GMT Neither company has specified camera announcements during the events, but their dates align with rumored a7R V and OM-5 camera launch dates for Sony and OMDS, respectively. OWC releases Copy That for Mac for simple, secure data transfer from card to computer Published Monday, October 3, 2022 5:53:00 PM GMT Copy That for Mac features integrated checksum verification, detailed reporting, presets, thumbnail support, file renaming and automated error detection. Slideshow: Winners of the 2022 Siena Drone Photo Awards Published Monday, October 3, 2022 4:59:00 PM GMT The winners and finalists have been announced for the Siena Drone Photo Awards. We've rounded them up into a photo gallery for your viewing pleasure. 7Artisans announces $150 4mm F2.8 APS-C circular fisheye lens for APS-C cameras Published Monday, October 3, 2022 3:05:00 PM GMT The $150 lens is fully manual and is available for Canon EOS-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-mount camera systems. Panasonic Lumix S 18mm F1.8 sample gallery Published Monday, October 3, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT The Lumix S family of full-frame primes keeps growing. The 18mm F1.8 is the newest member of Panasonic's lens lineup. Check our our sample gallery to see what it's capable of. Hasselblad X2D Sample Gallery (DPReview TV) Published Saturday, October 1, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT Peep some pixels from the hefty 100 megapixel files created by the new Hasselblad X2D 100C, as we prepare our DPReview TV review of the camera. MIT researchers develop a battery-free, wireless underwater camera to help explore uncharted waters Published Friday, September 30, 2022 9:46:00 PM GMT About 95% of Earth's oceans haven't been observed. Researchers at MIT have built a battery-free, wireless underwater camera that may help scientists explore more of the oceans. Take a look inside DJI's new Shenzhen headquarters, designed by the architects behind Apple's 'spaceship' campus Published Friday, September 30, 2022 2:14:00 PM GMT Drone manufacturer DJI has moved its staff into an innovative and masterfully-designed new building in Shenzhen, China. Here is a first look. Film Friday: a Q&A with large format motorsports photographer, Brandon Faith Published Friday, September 30, 2022 1:07:00 PM GMT We (metaphorically) sat down with Brandon Faith of Baggen Photos to ask him a few questions about what it's like to photograph motorsports events with his Crown Graphic large format camera.

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