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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Hello readers,

We've been busy the past week wrapping up a slew of reviews for you, including our full review of the Panasonic Lumix GH6, a detailed review of the MSI Creator Z17 laptop and a DPRTV review of Canon's EOS R7 APS-C mirrorless camera. Click through the links below to see all of the nitty-gritty details of our latest deep dives. 

Gannon


Panasonic Lumix GH6 Review

After months of evaluating Panasonic's latest GH-series camera, we've concluded our review. Click through to see what our thoughts are on Panasonic's 25MP video-focused Micro Four Thirds camera. 

MSI Creator Z17 laptop review: Stealing Apple's thunder

Is the MSI Creator Z17 the MacBook Pro competitor Windows users were hoping for? In our tests, it delivers big performance and offers a few good reasons why you might choose this 12th-Gen Intel laptop over a Mac.

DPReview TV reviews the Canon EOS R7

Chris and Jordan go hands-on with Canon's higher-end APS-C camera to see if its features and performance justify the relatively high price. 

Canon says the camera market has ‘largely bottomed out,’ after a few rough years

It's been a rough few years for the camera industry, but Canon seems to think it's getting better. Or, at the very least, isn't going to get any worse. 

 

 

Three Nikon lenses now have linear focus modes

Nikon has updated firmware for three of its Z-mount lenses that brings linear focusing, a welcomed addition for photographers and videographers who want precise, repeatable manual focus. 

News updates
Published Thursday, August 4, 2022 2:21:00 PM GMT

The Panasonic GH6 is the latest in the company's line of video-focused Micro Four Thirds cameras. It brings a new, 25MP sensor and 10-bit 4K capture at up to 120p. We've put it to the test, both in the studio and out in the field.

Published Thursday, August 4, 2022 11:25:00 AM GMT

The Tamron Lens Utility Mobile app is set to launch later this year. The app will let you use your compatible Android device to control, customize and update compatible Tamron lenses without the need for a computer.

Published Wednesday, August 3, 2022 8:25:00 PM GMT

NASA has released a new image from the James Webb Space Telescope, focusing on the Cartwheel Galaxy. The rare galaxy has been imaged using Webb's NIRCam and MIRI, with the composite showing incredible detail.

Published Wednesday, August 3, 2022 6:02:00 PM GMT

The images, which appear to be screenshots from a press briefing, reveal some of the details of the forthcoming lens.

Published Wednesday, August 3, 2022 1:59:00 PM GMT

In a recent Q&A session with stakeholders, Canon said it believes 'the camera market has largely bottomed out at its current size' and noted it 'expect[s] the professional and advanced amateur segment to expand further.'

Published Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:12:00 PM GMT

The Peter McKinnon camera tool features a patent-pending design that features integrated Phillips and flathead drivers, as well as extendable arms capable of holding four other bits that can be swapped out to fit your needs.

Published Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:44:00 PM GMT

Nikon has updated the firmware for its Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S, Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S and Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S to add new linear focus ring modes and more.

Published Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:35:00 PM GMT

The United States court of appeals has upheld the FAA's Remote ID rule for drones, declaring it constitutional. Is this good or bad for the industry, and what are the long-term implications?

Published Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT

Is the MSI Creator Z17 the MacBook Pro competitor Windows users were hoping for? In our tests it delivers big performance and offers a few good reasons why you might choose a 12th-Gen Intel laptop over a Mac.

Published Monday, August 1, 2022 8:27:00 PM GMT

It's a far cry from the conventional lenses you're used to seeing, but it's sure to give you a look, unlike any optic you can purchase online.

Published Monday, August 1, 2022 5:39:00 PM GMT

The PGM0.5 card reader is designed for photographers on-the-go with its compact form factor and integrated USB-C connection, making it perfect for pairing with Android and iOS mobile devices with USB-C ports.

Published Monday, August 1, 2022 2:48:00 PM GMT

Sigma is set to release new 'products' next week, on August 8, 2022. What do you think Sigma has in store?

Published Monday, August 1, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT

The Canon EOS R7 boasts a number of impressive features, but how does its 32 megapixel APS-C sensor perform? Check out some summer vacation photos from beautiful British Columbia to see for yourself.

Published Saturday, July 30, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT

Canon's high end APS-C mirrorless camera has plenty of compelling features, but is it worth the price? Jordan took it on vacation to find out.

Published Friday, July 29, 2022 8:46:00 PM GMT

Hardware data recovery is complex, requiring sophisticated, expensive equipment. A data recovery expert in Poland, Enter Serwis, has shown off how they use a Spider Board to recover data from a non-functioning memory card.

Published Friday, July 29, 2022 3:39:00 PM GMT

This second-generation lens is smaller than its predecessor and uses a stepping motor, compared to the linear ultrasonic motors used in Samyang's first-generation 85mm F1.4 AF lens.

Published Friday, July 29, 2022 1:49:00 PM GMT

Destin Sandlin of Smarter Every Day is back with the second part of his three-part tour of the Kodak factory. This time, Sandlin shows how Kodak applies light-sensitive coating to the film support base we saw produced in the first factory tour.

Published Friday, July 29, 2022 1:36:00 PM GMT

Analog photographer guru Markus Hofstaetter shows how he merges 21st-century technology with a 20th-century experience to streamline his analog photography workflow.