An avalanche of new cameras, lenses and more | DPReview Newsletter

Six lens announcements, various firmware and product releases, a sample gallery from Japan and the long-awaited release of the Fujifilm X100VI.

View in Browser Friday, February 23, 2024 Six lens announcements, various firmware and product releases, a sample gallery from Japan and the long-awaited release of the Fujifilm X100VI. You might say things have been a little busy as of late. Our team is still in Yokohama, Japan for the annual photo industry trade show, so who knows what else may be announced. But if anything is, we'll have it covered on our website! Finally, before you dive into this week's stories, please take a moment to fill out this short newsletter preferences survey. — Shaminder Highlights Fujifilm X100VI initial review The Fujifilm X100VI is the sixth iteration of Fujifilm's classically-styled large sensor compact. A 40MP X-Trans sensor, in-body stabilization and 6.2K video are among the updates. OpenAI's Sora is racing into a brave new world of misinformation Sora is a text prompt-driven AI video generator capable of creating photo-realistic videos of humans, animals, landscapes and more. It's not perfect, but it's pretty darn close to being indistinguishable from reality and ushering in a near future of subjective truths. Film Friday: The Olympus XA, photography's best tiny rangefinder Want truly pocket-sized full-frame firepower? Check out the Olympus XA, compact 35mm rangefinder that's oh-so-fun to shoot. News Updates Sigma announces 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS super-telephoto for E- and L-mount Sigma has announced its 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS 'Sports' super-telephoto lens. The lens has Sigma's latest image stabilization system and uses a linear motor for quick and quiet focusing, according to the company. Sony and L-mount owners can get it next month for $2999. Venus Optic's Laowa 10mm F2.8 Zero-D FF is the world's widest non-fisheye lens The company's first lens with autofocus (when used on Sony E and Nikon Z mounts) features a 130° angle-of-view, 12cm (4.7") close focusing, and a weight of 420g (14.8oz). It is also available for RF and L-mounts but with manual focus. Sony promises fast performance on new compact 24-50mm F2.8 lens Sony will be shipping its new FE 24-50mm F2.8G this spring. This compact lens covers most of the popular focal lengths and offers dual linear AF motors that can keep up with the company's fastest cameras. It has focus, zoom, and aperture rings and is dust and moisture-resistant.   Reader 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 our team should keep an eye for at CP+. Well, the show is still ongoing, so we'll punt that topic to next week. Instead, let's open up the old DPReview mailbag and see what's on your mind:    "I'm curious what the best small camera is for taking photos while cycling?" I think your best bet will be an action cam, like the GoPro12 Black. It's very compact and has nice IS that does well in action, and more importantly, there are a slew of accessories to help you securely mount it to your bike. Alternatively, if you have a newer smartphone with an IS mode, our reviewer also liked this bike mount. I hope that helps. Happy riding! "I was actually devastated when I heard the news that you were closing. Screenshots attached of my facebook posts throughout 2023 for proof! 😅 The world is a nicer place because DP Review survived!"    I love the screenshots; what a trip down memory lane! We're very glad we still get to do what we love and help everyone find the right gear for them. Onward! #25MoreYears "I thought DPReview closed, what happened?"   To paraphrase Mark Twain: the reports of our deaths are greatly exaggerated. This story should clear it all up. "I thought DPReview closed?" Wait, seriously, am I being Punked?  "What is punked?" It's pretty much millennial "Candid Camera." - Shaminder Here's our next question of the week: DPReview is attending CP+ next week. What should we keep an eye out for, what do you want to know? 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! Fujifilm X100VI, a sample gallery from the streets of Seattle to Tokyo We take Fujifilm's extremely pocketable fixed-lens out for a trip through coffee shops, nightlife and across oceans. Fujifilm X100V vs X100VI: What's the difference and should you upgrade? The Fujifilm X100VI is finally here. Here's how it stacks up against its predecessor. The OM System OM-1 will get autofocus improvements via firmware this fall While the firmware update will improve the camera's autofocus capabilities, it will pointedly not introduce features that are new to the OM-1 II. 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Lumix DC-S5 II joins studio scene, a Nikon Zf video sample and more | DPReview Newsletter

As we complete our Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II review, we've added it to our studio test scene so you can see how it performs.

View in Browser Friday, February 16, 2024 It's time once again for our weekly round-up of everything interesting, novel and curious happening in the world of cameras. This week, we added the Lumix DC-S5 II to our studio scene tool. We also compared it to the Nikon Zf to see which one is the better buy. We're also packing our bags and passports as we prepare to travel to Japan for the CP+ Expo in Yokohama. We'll be at the trade show to see all the latest products from Japanese manufacturers.  What should we keep an eye out for? What do you want to see from the show? Let us know by answering the Question of the Week further down. Then, catch next week's newsletter to see what we found. But before you scroll down to share your thoughts, please take a moment to fill out this short newsletter preferences survey. — Shaminder Highlights Nikon Zf vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II: comparing the $2000 full-framers Panasonic's Lumix DC-S5 II and Nikon's Zf are two very different answers to the question: "what's the best enthusiast full-frame camera for $2000." They share more than you might expect, but with different areas of appeal. Discover the difference. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II added to studio scene As we complete our Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II review, we've added it to our studio test scene so you can see how it performs. Nikon Zf review: updated with video reel and impressions The Nikon Zf is a 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera with classic looks that brings significant improvements to Nikon's mid-price cameras. We just shot a sample reel to get a better feel for its video features and have added our impressions to the review. News Updates Megadap ETZ21 Pro review: A Sony-to-Nikon mirrorless lens adapter with impressive autofocus performance This $250 electronic lens adapter is perfect for Nikon Z-mount curious Sony shooters — shhh, we won't tell anyone. Nikon NX Tether 2.0 adds video shooting, live view, additional settings control Nikon's NX Tether 2.0 is out and gives owners of its higher-end mirrorless cameras (plus the D780) a host of new controls. Users can now capture video, get full-coverage live view (wirelessly on the Z8/Z9), adjust numerous shooting settings, and more.   Reader 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 camera manufacturers owe us in terms of firmware and here's what you had to say:    "I believe they do. I can't see how keeping those updates would be a real tax on a company's storage ... at some point they would be justified in not supporting future firmware upgrades, but the last upgrade they did make should be available forever. If someone bought an older camera and the original owner did not keep up with the updates, the new owner should be able to update it." "You buy a camera for what it does, not what a model higher up the food chain can do. If there are bugs, then these should be fixed with a firmware 'upgrade.' But it would be wrong of me to expect to be able to get a free upgrade of capabilities in my EOS R8 to turn it into an R3. If I want that functionality, I should buy the R3!" "Manufacturers don't 'owe' us anything, but it is in their long-term interest to provide support beyond their warranties. Doing so goes a long way to creating goodwill with us and building brand loyalty."   "They owe us a camera which has been brought to its best before it is marketed.  Updates are an indication the camera was not thought-through." On a related note, I sincerely hope we don't see "Day 1" patches become the norm in cameras one day. - Shaminder "Yes, they owe us software updates... A camera may be a lifetime investment but free firmware updates for five years would be fair to all of us. Several of you wrote in to suggest a promise of updates for 3-5 years. I think this runs the risk of buyers expecting updates, but otherwise an interesting idea. - Shaminder Here's our next question of the week: DPReview is attending CP+ next week. What should we keep an eye out for, what do you want to know? 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! The beginner's guide to film photography: How to get started Want to take the plunge into film photography? Here are all the very basics you need to get started. Sony ZV-1 Mark II review, a vlogging camera with excellent video that thrives in auto modes Sony updates the ZV-1, giving the vlog-centric compact camera a 18-50mm equivalent F1.8-4.0 lens that's now wide enough for less cramped selfie mode videos. 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. 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