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View in Browser September 1st, 2024 We spent the week ahead of the holiday weekend here in the U.S. wrapping up testing on the Fujifilm X-T50 as well as shooting Sony's new FE 85mm F1.4 GM II and the Google Pixel 9 Pro at night. In between, we covered the official announcement of Apple's September iPhone event, plus a fun reveal about Nikon's new HQ. — Ben Highlights Fujifilm X-T50 review: mid-range X-T goes steady The Fujifilm X-T50 is a mid-range 40MP APS-C mirrorless camera that has image stabilization, subject recognition AF and a host of high-res video features. We've put it to the test. After dark: Night Mode photos added to Google Pixel 9 Pro sample gallery When we published our Google Pixel 9 Pro sample gallery last week, it consisted mainly of daylight images. We've now added additional photos shot in low light using the camera's Night Mode setting. Hands-on with Sony's new 85mm F1.4 GM II lens We go hands-on with Sony's newest prime lens. Shooting Sony's newest portrait lens: FE 85mm F1.4 GM II sample gallery Fast 85mm prime lenses are popular for portraiture because they provide a good balance between perspective, subject isolation and image quality. This gallery features portraits and other photos highlighting the lens' out-of-focus characteristics. This 'Shot on iPhone' video doesn't use the usual tricks YouTuber iPhonedo has provided an example of how good iPhone video can look without the help of expensive lighting and grip equipment. Celebrating 25 Years of DPReview Browse our 25th-anniversary content hub and join us in reflecting on how much the camera industry has evolved over the last 25 years. News Updates Tamron's bringing its 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 lens to Nikon Z mount Tamron's full-frame ultra-telephoto offering is coming to Nikon's cameras, and features adjustable stabilization. Sony announces the FE 85mm F1.4 GM II: Smaller, lighter and faster than its predecessor Sony has announced the FE 85mm F1.4 GM II, a fast portrait-friendly prime lens that replaces the original 85mm F1.4 GM in its lens lineup. Apple's 'Glowtime' iPhone event will be September 9th Apple will be holding an event on September 9th, where it's expected to announce the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro. Nikon's new HQ has some fun photographic easter eggs Nikon's Tokyo headquarters has some design elements inspired by photography, including a manhole cover and a clever use for recycled lenses.   Further Reading   Here are some stories that caught our attention this week: • The BBC teases some incredible wild life photography from The Museum at South Kensington contest - BBC  •Google revamps controversial AI image generation tool after backlash - Yahoo Finance • Hello, you're here because you said AI image editing was just like Photoshop - The Verge • Analyzing the photographic process from darkroom to data -Yale News • The State of the Photography Market in 2024 - Artsy   On this day 2012: Sony Cyber-Shot DSC RX100 reviewed Another key camera from the 25 years of DPReview's existence was Sony's original RX100. It wasn't everything we wanted from an enthusiast compact, but the images set a new benchmark when we reviewed it, 12 years ago today. 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.