Breaking Down Fujifilm's Medium Format "Compact"

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View in Browser June 29, 2025 We've finally gathered our thoughts on Fujifilm's medium format "compact," which we shared and covered from all angles, including a new video discussion.  This week, we also covered tariff price news from Canon and Nikon, Leica's latest limited edition camera releases, and Adobe's new update to Lightroom Classic.  We hope you enjoy the coverage, and as always, thanks for supporting our work and being a member of the DPReview community.  — Ben Highlights Fujifilm GFX100RF in-depth review: not quite a super X100VI We put Fujifilm's medium format "compact" to the test. We discuss the Fujifilm GFX100RF and Canon PowerShot V1 Richard Butler and Mitchell Clark discuss the Fujifilm GFX100RF and Canon PowerShot V1 reviews with Mykim Dang. Fujifilm GFX100RF sample gallery: medium format for the streets See how the GFX100RF performs in a range of scenarios. Leica celebrates 100 years with special edition cameras and photo book Leica is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its first camera with special edition M11, M11-D, Special D-Lux 8 and Sofort 2 cameras. Lightroom Classic now supports native tethering with Fujifilm cameras In its latest update, Adobe added native tethering capabilities for Fujifilm cameras. Nikon and Canon move ahead with US price rises in response to tariffs Prices for both Nikon and Canon cameras and lenses have increased since June 23 as a result of US tariffs. News Updates Film Friday: Beuford Smith photographed Malcolm X and helped define New York street photography This video profile of self-taught street photographer Beuford Smith is one of the last interviews he gave before he passed away. In it, he discusses his technique and looks back at some of his most well-known images. Søren Skarby's "Scaled Up" project: The stunning, ultra-detailed world of fish Søren Skarby's "Scaled Up" series uses a complex process to showcase fish with a level of detail not typically seen. Laowa updates its 12mm F2.8 Zero-D lens with autofocus for some mounts Laowa has released a lighter version of its 12mm F2.8 Zero-D lens. The lens comes in two aperture blade configurations and with or without autofocus. Sony launches Camera Verify to help newsrooms prove photo authenticity Sony has announced a new feature for its Camera Authenticity Solution that enables external sharing of image authenticity. The Insta360 Flow 2 smartphone gimbal balances price and features Insta360's latest smartphone gimbal offers plenty of features at an affordable price point.   Further Reading   • Denmark plans to thwart deepfakers by giving everyone copyright over their own features - CNN   • Facebook is asking to use Meta AI on photos in your camera roll you haven't yet shared -Tech Crunch   • A Photo Gone Wrong in the Uffizi Fuels Selfie Worries in Europe's Museums - The New York Times   OM System confirms the OM-5 II isn't compatible with the best pack-in flash The company says its beloved FL-LM3 won't work with its latest camera. VSCO rolls out Capture, its first standalone camera app for iPhone VSCO is releasing its first standalone iPhone camera app, letting users apply the company's presets instantly. Rubin Observatory shares the first look from the world's biggest camera The team behind the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory is showing off the first images taken with the world's largest camera. Panasonic's second-gen S1 cameras get major firmware boosts Firmware brings promised 8.1K open gate video and HEIF stills to S1RII, with focus stacking and ARRI LogC3 upgrade option also added to S1II and S1IIE. CapCut video editing app's new terms spark rights concerns. We asked a lawyer for guidance Video editing app CapCut recently updated its terms and conditions, raising concerns for creators. But are those concerns warranted? Chasing summer: the winners of our June Editors' photo challenge The theme for our June Editors' photo challenge was "Chasing Summer." As usual, DPReview photographers sent in some hot photos. 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 2025 DPReview. All Rights Reserved.

Sigma's OM-5 II and a Surprising Adobe App

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View in Browser June 23, 2025 This week, the OM-5 II occupied much of our team's attention, as did a surprising new smartphone app from Adobe that offers far greater control.   We also covered the release of some new Leica-branded film, Peak Design's new tripod launch and other lens releases from Sigma and Vitrox.  — Ben Highlights We discuss OM-5 II, Sigma's new F1.8 zoom and a surprise camera app from Adobe The DPReview team sat down to discuss the community's reactions to this week's releases, plus some fresh Adobe news. OM-5 II pre-production sample gallery and first impressions video We spent some time shooting with the OM-5 II and its several computational photography modes. Here are some of the pictures we took, and our thoughts on it. OM System OM-5 II review in progress: three years late The OM-5 II is a subtle refresh of a pretty familiar camera. Simple tricks to get more out of your smartphone camera You don't need fancy gear or advanced settings to get more out of your smartphone's camera. How good does the Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 make APS-C look? We shot Sigma's updated APS-C super standard zoom on X and E mounts, to see how it behaves. News Updates Adobe quietly made a super-powered camera app for iPhone The new app promises a lot more control and more natural-looking photos. Bought a new M6? The latest Leica-branded product is for you While the Leica MonoPan 50 film bears the Leica brand, it is likely a more familiar film stock. Peak Design's new tripods are a big upgrade – literally The new Pro Tripod line comes in three sizes, with the Pro Tall towering at 197cm (6.5'). Sigma revives fastest-ever APS-C zoom for (most) mirrorless systems Sigma has released the 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art, a super-fast standard zoom for Fujifilm, Canon, Sony and L-mount APS-C cameras. Viltrox's first full-frame Pro lens is fast and affordable Viltrox managed to pack a lot of features into its affordable AF 85mm F1.4 Pro lens.   Further Reading   • Earth's Largest Camera Takes 3 Billion-Pixel Images of the Night Sky - The New York Times   • Nobel laureate concerned about AI-generated image of black hole at the center of our galaxy - Space.com   • Meta announces Oakley smart glasses - The Verge • Israel-Iran conflict unleashes wave of AI disinformation - BBC   The BigPicture 2025 winners capture unseen insect beauty and powerful animal encounters The winners of the California Academy of Sciences' 12th annual BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition showcase remarkable scenes around the world. Adobe's latest AI-powered Lightroom features solve some real problems Lightroom will be getting an AI feature to help you quickly filter through tons of photos. Stop the scroll: The power of a real photo exhibit It's easy to scroll past endless images online, but when did you last visit a real photo exhibit? If it's been a while, you're missing out. 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 2025 DPReview. All Rights Reserved.