Has the X100VI Taken Too Much From Other Cameras?

View in Browser May, 13 2024 We're trying something a little different today. Instead of sending you this newsletter on Friday, we're kicking off your week with a recap of the most important news from the photography world. The highlights encapsulate the two main directions driving the digital photography landscape. Several new lenses were announced, each purpose-built to serve their respective specialist niches. While on the computational side of the spectrum, Apple officially unveiled its new iPad Pro lineup, and Google quietly released the new Pixel 8a. Between it all, we found a little time to share some tips and opinions, too.  Thanks also for submitting last week's email questions responses through our new form. One theme definitely stood out in your answers to us, which we highlighted below.  — Ben Highlights Has the X100VI taken a little too much from Fujifilm's other cameras? In the process of reviewing the X100VI, the reviewer found himself pondering whether it could be even better if it did less. The sky isn't the limit: Six tips to capture intimate landscapes and smaller scenes When shooting landscapes, it's easy to chase classic scenes involving bold sunrises and moody clouds. In this article, we explore an alternative approach that looks beyond sweeping vistas to focus on smaller moments that are less likely to be replicated by other photographers. Apple launches new iPads, apps and accessories aimed at media creators: Here's what you need to know At its "Let Loose" event on Tuesday, Apple introduced new iPad Pros with OLED displays, a pro-oriented camera app for shooting video, an updated version of Final Cut Pro for iPad and more. News Updates Google mid-priced Pixel 8a brings processor and feature boost to familiar cameras The Pixel 8a uses the same sensors as its predecessor but with the Tensor G3 processor and features from the more expensive Pixel 8. Hasselblad announces XCD 25mm F2.5 ultra-wideangle for medium format cameras Hasselblad has announced the XCD 25mm F2.5, an ultra-wideangle lens for its X-system cameras. Viltrox announces AF 16mm F1.8 Z, a fast, ultra-wide lens for Z-mount Viltrox has formally announced the release of its AF 16mm F1.8 Z lens, a fast, wide autofocus prime lens for full-frame Z-mount cameras. It joins the lineup next to Viltrox's existing AF 16mm F1.8 lens for Sony E-mount.   Further Reading   The Best Answers from Last Week's Question: "What's a camera you used to own that you regret letting go of, and why?" The one theme that stood out clearly is that many folks regret giving up their higher end SLRs in the switch to digital. Here a just a few of the comments we received along those lines.  Phil A: "I sold a Canon F1, some lenses and accessories to buy the first Nikon DSLR. Big mistake." Stephen E Lawrence: "The NIKON F3P, as it's a working Pro camera that never failed me as a NPS member using it was easy to use, felt like a precision piece that it was and took great pictures every time." Anonymous: "NIKON F2. The F2 was the best looking 35mm film camera ever made. Also loved the sound of the F2 titanium shutter. Perfect. Such a satisfying camera to use and own." Here are some other photo related stories that caught our attention this week.  • The 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography was awarded to the staff of Reuters, while the award for Best Feature Photography went to the staff of the Associated Press.    • The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby ended in a dramatic and stunning photo finish.  • A smiling bear captured by an LA motion-activation camera is quickly going viral.  Here's our next question of the week: What's the most overrated digital camera feature and why?  Let us know by filling out our newly created response form.   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.

Our Fujifilm X100VI Review is Out

View in Browser May 3, 2024 Hello there! Shaminder's taking a break from email duties for now, so I'll be stepping in to recap the week for you.  It's been a heads-down period for the team as we focus on prepping for what looks like a busy new release cycle this month.  We're also excited to start spotlighting some of our favorite stories we've ever published as part of our 25th-anniversary celebration.  This week's content highlight is, naturally, our review of the Fujifilm X100VI (hint: we like it). We also launched our roundup of Firmware updates for major camera models.  — Ben  Highlights Fujifilm X100VI 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 the major updates, but do they make the camera better? Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 Z sample gallery We paired the Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 with a Nikon Z7 and took photos from rain-soaked Seattle to the high desert of central Oregon. Check out our sample gallery to see how this inexpensive lens performed. Peakto Search for Lightroom Classic: Using AI to search the contents of your photos Peakto Search, a new plug-in for Lightroom Classic on macOS, uses AI tech to index your photos so you can perform searches across one or more catalogs using descriptive text prompts or visual similarity to other images. News Updates Firmware update roundup: Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony and Panasonic Updates from Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony and Panasonic help expand their cameras' capabilities. We want to see your best bird photos: DPReview Editors' Challenge In honor of World Migratory Bird Day, we want to see your best bird photos. It's going to get stork raving mad, but moving with no egrets to present your im-peck-able best would be eggcellent. Question of the week: If you could update one camera from the past, what would it be? Every week, we ask newsletter subscribers a question about gear, creativity or life. This week we looked back in time to ponder which classic cameras are overdue for a comeback.   Further Reading   Thank you all for your thoughtful responses to last week's question. It was fun publishing some of your replies in a post and seeing the rest of the community chime in. We're hoping to do more of this in the future.  In case you missed them, here are some notable stories we've tracked this week. •  Katie Deighton at The Wall Street Journal has a concerning piece outlining how Generative AI may (or may not) kill the Stock Photography industry. • Google Photos is apparently on the verge of releasing new features that will allow users more granular control over the faces you see.   • Popular camera bag and accessory maker Peak Design has partnered with The Roam Collective to create a new all-expenses-paid scholarship program designed to equip up-and-coming female photographers and videographers with the skills, guidance, and relationships needed to launch or level-up their careers in the outdoor industry. Learn more about the program here. Here's our next question of the week: What's a camera you used to own that you regret letting go of, and why? Let us know; by filling out our newly created response form here.   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.