Most important cameras, new lens and more | DPReview Newsletter

View in Browser April 26, 2023 When you turn 25, as DPReview has, you start to look back. This week, we asked eight gear manufacturers to join us on memory lane by sharing what they felt were the most significant products launched during the DPReview era. There was also a batch of lens announcements. We saw some Z and E-mount and 6 (yes, 6) Canon RF-mount lenses. If you're a regular reader of this newsletter, you know we like to sneak in some Easter eggs and behind-the-scenes information from time to time.  So here's a sneak preview of our next review. We've reached the summit and completed our testing of this semi-pocketable camera with strong social cachet, and we are very close to publishing our final review. Think you know what camera it is? Stay tuned to see if you guessed right. — Shaminder Highlights Most significant cameras and lenses of the last 25 years, according to the manufacturers For our twenty-fifth anniversary, we asked camera and lens makers what they believe to be the most significant products of the past quarter century. iOS app mood.camera aims to recreate the experience of shooting film mood.camera is a new iOS camera app that aims to emulate film photography by offering 14 'film stock' filters, but which, like film, only shows you the results after you take a photo. We found it to be surprisingly fun. Fujifilm X100VI added to studio scene 40MP sensor shows lots of detail, with its lens delivering good levels of sharpness at our standard F5.6 test aperture. News Updates Viltrox announces AF 40mm F2.5 Z, a full-frame autofocus prime lens for Z-mount The small, lightweight prime lens features internal focusing and EXIF communication with Nikon Z-mount cameras. (Includes sample gallery.) Sigma announces six APS-C lenses for Canon RF mount Sigma has announced it will be offering six of its DC DN APS-C lenses for Canon's RF mount, making it one of the first third-party manufacturers to sell RF lenses under license.   Question of the Week   Do you have a question you'd like to see in this section? Email me. Last week we asked you: if you could update one camera from the past and bring it back to the market, what would it be? We got many thoughtful and surprising responses, here are five of our favs: Cosina CT1-A. It was amazingly light and had simple metering no fuss no choice  . Digital has somehow removed the essence of the moment." That's a deep cut. There were quite a few readers who wanted film camera updates - Shaminder "Kodak Retina iic. A wonderful built camera in Leica Quality with the possibility to - just like Fuji x 100 - use wide and telephoto adaptors. Nice in hand, small and foldable - that is the one!" "For me the Nikon D300s is special. The sound of the shutter, sounds 'just right' to me. The grip is big and comfortable. I compared it to my D3300 with twice the resolution and it's much sharper, oddly. The menus have nearly all the options I'd like. If I could change the sensor for one with more detail and reduce the weight I'd bevery happy. Now i'm a Z user, I would prefer an EVF, with all the features that brings. "The original Olympus Pen-F; or, the last one with a self-timer. Wouldn't want the middle one with the internal meter, because it darkened the viewfinder." Speaking only for myself, it sure would be nice to see a new Pen camera in the US. - Shaminder "Epson R-D1. No other proper digital camera has come close to it in replicating the feeling of film shooting. Still my favorite camera but could really use a modern refresh." Here's our next question of the week: In honor of 25 years of DPReview and to piggyback on the manufacturers takes, we want to ask you also: What is the single most significant product of the past quarter century? Let us know; click here to e-mail me.   Things that make you go 'hmm' - DPReview Wonders - send us a question Camera world is filled with questions, big and small: Why did we use 35mm film? Why is it called an F-stop? What camera was used on the moon? No question is too big or too small. What do you wonder? Submit your questions and we'll investigate the answers in upcoming articles! Ricoh's big bet on a film renaissance: We interview the team behind the upcoming Pentax film camera We sit down with the Ricoh team to learn more about the new Pentax film camera expected to arrive later this year. Find out why the designers settled on a half-frame design that favors a vertical format, what inspired the optics, and the added complexity of including a manual film-winding mechanism. Cloud companies may lease your images for AI learning; what can you do about it? Popular photo sharing service Photobucket recently revealed that the 13 billion images it hosts online could be used to train AI models. We explain what changes made this possible and suggest some cloud storage alternatives to keep your data private. DPReview 276 5th Avenue, Suite 704 - 3126 New York, NY 10001 You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review weekly newsletter. To update your preferences, click here. To unsubscribe, click here. Alternatively, log into dpreview and visit your user profile settings, uncheck the Newsletter Subscription checkbox, then click on Save changes. Click here to forward to a friend. 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Sigma Foveon updates, new Sony 16-25mm and more | DPReview Newsletter

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View in Browser April 19, 2024 Welcome to another week of the best camera news on the Internet!  This week, we caught up with Sigma on the progress of the Foveon sensor, tried out a new Sony 16-25mm, and took a nature tour of Madagascar. There are also some new camera launches and new news about Fujifilm's plan to raffle off the rights to buy limited edition X100VI cameras in the US. Lots going on, so let's get to it. — Shaminder Highlights Full-frame Foveon sensor "still at design stage" says Sigma CEO, "but I'm still passionate" "We have not made any significant progress since last year," says Sigma owner and CEO Kazuto Yamaki, when asked about the planned full-frame Foveon camera. But he still believes in the project and discussed with us what such a camera could still offer. Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G sample gallery We took the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G to the streets of Seattle. And then to the library when the rain robbed us of sunshine. A nature photography tour of Madagascar, Part 1: Andasibe In this first article of a new series, globetrotting landscape and nature photographer Erez Marom takes us to the island nation of Madagascar, sharing his experience photographing lemurs and chameleons. News Updates Fujifilm US opens raffle to purchase Limited Edition X100VI Fujifilm US's free-to-enter raffle is now open, offering the chance to purchase a Limited Edition X100VI. Blackmagic Design announces Ursa Cine 12K, teases 17K version The Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K is available now, starting at $14,995.   Question of the Week   Do you have a question you'd like to see in this section? Email me. Last week we asked you what was the perfect portrait lens, and here's what you had to say:  "A 42.5 or 45mm prime; these will render the subject very much as the eye does...  I like to see pictures of people as I remember them!"  "100mm" A reader of few words, very direct. - Shaminder "Nikon 135mm F2 ... great, natural-looking facial perspective, not too elongated, not too flat ... easy to control what's in/out of focus ... fast enough on an Df to shoot in low light ... provided a friendly distance between subject and photographer ... plus, a very useful lens for all photography." "RF 85mm f/1.2 L  Reasons: Focal length, bokeh, quality, exquisite sharpness at F1.2, build quality" "The lens(es) on my old Rolliecord" Here's our next question of the week: If you could update one camera from the past and bring it back to the market, what would it be? Let us know; click here to e-mail me.   DPReview Wonders - send us a question Why is it called an F-stop? How does a flash work? What is the oldest camera in history? No question is too big or too small. What do you wonder about photography, video, history, culture, gear or creating? Submit your questions to our survey and we'll investigate the answers in upcoming articles! Blackmagic Design announces Pyxis modular full-frame video camera Blackmagic Designs has announced the Pyxis, a $3000, 6K full-frame (36 x 24mm) modular video camera. It will be available with PL, locking Canon EF or Leica L mounts. A load of old pixel shift. Why I just don't care for high-res modes Who wouldn't want to use the IS mechanism they've paid for to squeeze a bit more resolution our of their camera? People like Richard Butler, who question the effort/reward balance they offer. DPReview 276 5th Avenue, Suite 704 - 3126 New York, NY 10001 You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review weekly newsletter. To update your preferences, click here. To unsubscribe, click here. Alternatively, log into dpreview and visit your user profile settings, uncheck the Newsletter Subscription checkbox, then click on Save changes. Click here to forward to a friend. If you're new to this newsletter, you can subscribe here.  Preferences |  Advertise | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information 2024 DPReview. All Rights Reserved.