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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Welcome to the 781st DPReview Newsletter

After the flood of Nikon-related content over the past 7 days, we're back in the rhythm of reviews. This week saw the publication of our in-depth review of the Sony a7R IV, and we've got a few more in the pipeline before the start of the holiday season.

Meanwhile, Rishi has been digging into the photo features of the new iPhone 11 and Google Pixel 4, and I've been trying to figure out what the Z50 tells us about Nikon's APS-C strategy. 


Sony a7R IV review

The a7R IV is Sony's latest high-resolution interchangeable lens camera, but that doesn't mean it's just for landscape photographers. Get all the details about this 60.2MP full-framer in our full review.

Read our in-depth review of the Sony a7R IV

These are the most important Google Pixel 4 camera updates

DPReview Science Editor Rishi Sanyal had an opportunity recently to sit down with Marc Levoy and Isaac Reynolds of Google to dive deep into the most important camera updates on the new Pixel 4.

Read more about the Google Pixel 4

iPhone 11's Portrait Mode sets a high bar for the Pixel 4

We would expect the iPhone 11's Portrait Mode to outperform the Pixel 3, and it does. But Google has its work cut out in more than one way if its next-gen flagship is to stay competitive.

Learn about the iPhone 11's Portrait Mode

What the Z50 tells us about Nikon's APS-C strategy

Nikon's Z mount just evolved to include an APS-C product line. So what does this tell us about the company's APS-C strategy?

Read more

News updates
Published Thursday, October 17, 2019 5:51:00 PM GMT

According to a report from Bloomberg, beta testers of Adobe's Photoshop CC for iPad have noticed a number of major features missing or incomplete.

Published Thursday, October 17, 2019 4:47:00 PM GMT

The lens is currently available to pre-order for $449 and is set for retail availability on November 8, 2019.

Published Thursday, October 17, 2019 3:14:00 PM GMT

Datacolor is offering the 64-bit update as a free software update to ensure the Spyder5 calibration sensor works with Apple's latest desktop operating system macOS Catalina.

Published Thursday, October 17, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

Instagram is rolling out a number of new privacy-centric features that will make it easier to see and edit what third-party applications have access to your Instagram data.

Published Thursday, October 17, 2019 12:00:00 PM GMT

We've got our hands on the Olympus E-M5 III and it is is, on the outside, a refinement of its predecessor. But we'll go a bit deeper and talk about what's also changed on the inside in our hands-on slideshow.

Published Thursday, October 17, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is a 20MP Micro Four Thirds camera aimed at enthusiast photographers. It shares the same sensor, AF system and 4K-video capture as the flagship E-M1 II and E-M1 X, in a considerably smaller and lighter package.

Published Thursday, October 17, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT

We spent 48 hours exploring the deserts of southern Utah with the E-M5 III, Olympus smallest, lightest 20MP camera. Click through to read about our experience shooting with the camera and to see what kind of photos it's capable of taking.

Published Thursday, October 17, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT

We recently joined Olympus in Moab, Utah for some preliminary shooting with the OM-D E-M5 III. See how the photos look in our extensive sample gallery.

Published Thursday, October 17, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT

Olympus has announced the OM-D E-M5 Mark III - a more compact camera than its predecessor, which incorporates a lot of technology found previously in the higher-end E-M1 Mark II.

Published Thursday, October 17, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT

The PEN E-PL10 remains largely unchanged from its predecessor aside from the redesigned display and a few software additions.

Published Wednesday, October 16, 2019 9:38:00 PM GMT

DPReview Science Editor Rishi Sanyal had an opportunity to sit down with Marc Levoy and Isaac Reynolds of Google to dive deep into the most important camera updates on the new Pixel 4.

Published Wednesday, October 16, 2019 6:50:00 PM GMT

Chinese company Zhiyun, the world's leading gimbal manufacturer, announced the WEEBILL-S earlier this week.

Published Wednesday, October 16, 2019 6:10:00 PM GMT

United Kingdom photo retailer Jessops is reportedly looking for administrators to help sort out rising costs and falling revenue.

Published Wednesday, October 16, 2019 5:14:00 PM GMT

Google has confirmed it's ending its free 'original quality' image backups with its Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones. This marks the first time the popular perk isn't offered since the launch of the original Pixel smartphone.

Published Wednesday, October 16, 2019 3:13:00 PM GMT

In a story shared on 35mmc, photographer Steve Boykin tells how he stumbled upon a Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R lens he had lost four months prior during a trek in the wilderness and discovered it still works fine.

Published Wednesday, October 16, 2019 3:05:00 PM GMT

Sandmarc's new filter series combines the characteristics of polarizing and neutral density (ND) filters into one single filter.

Published Wednesday, October 16, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

Our testing of the Canon G7 X III continues, which means we've brought along on plenty of day trips and adventures to get a feel for its performance in a number of situations. Take a look at some of the resulting images.

Published Tuesday, October 15, 2019 6:48:00 PM GMT

Shimoda Designs has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund its new 'ultra-aggressive' lineup of camera bags that includes three backpacks, two rollers and a handful of new and improved accessories.

Published Tuesday, October 15, 2019 5:58:00 PM GMT

Meike has added yet another mount option to its 85mm F2.8 manual macro lens, which was previously available for Canon RF, Canon EF, Sony E/FE and Nikon F mounts.

Published Tuesday, October 15, 2019 5:14:00 PM GMT

Camrote version 1.2.0 adds new zoom and time-lapse capabilities to select Sony camera systems.

Published Tuesday, October 15, 2019 3:01:00 PM GMT

Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 4, with the addition of a telephoto camera headlining the camera updates. Other improvements include real-time HDR preview in live view, added brightness and exposure controls, and an updated portrait mode with better depth mapping.

Published Tuesday, October 15, 2019 2:16:00 PM GMT

With Luminar 4, Skylum Software aims to provide sophisticated editing tools in an easy to use package.

Published Tuesday, October 15, 2019 2:06:00 PM GMT

The a7R IV is Sony's latest high-resolution interchangeable lens camera, but that doesn't mean it's just for landscape photographers. Get all the details about this 60.2MP full-framer in our full review.

Published Monday, October 14, 2019 7:45:00 PM GMT

Google's Night Sight has justifiably been considered the low light king, but with the iPhone 11 Apple is challenging for this title with its own Night Mode. Take a look at how they compare side-by-side.

Published Monday, October 14, 2019 7:15:00 PM GMT

Be vigilant on what's being reflected in eyes (or glasses) before posting photographs of yourself or others online. High resolution photographs aren't always beneficial.

Published Monday, October 14, 2019 5:53:00 PM GMT

The Flujo Signature Pro has passed its funding goal on Kickstarter and the first units are expected to ship in November 2019.

Published Monday, October 14, 2019 3:33:00 PM GMT

Based on the images Ilford Photo shared alongside the tweet, the film stock will come in four different formats and be released on October 24.

Published Monday, October 14, 2019 2:08:00 PM GMT

Host Ben Krasnow of YouTube channel Applied Science shows how film cameras used a micro LCD projector and a small incandescent light to project the time and date onto photographs.

Published Monday, October 14, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

Sony Semiconductor's 24MP sensor has been at the heart of many excellent APS-C cameras over the past few years, but the impressive results we saw from the 90D's new 32MP sensor suggest that Canon has finally answered with a formidable chip of its own.

Published Sunday, October 13, 2019 10:02:00 PM GMT

Firmware version 1.30 adds a number of new customizability settings and addresses a number of issues present in past firmware versions.

Published Sunday, October 13, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

You've seen sample photos from a pre-production Fujifilm X-A7 shot by our friends at DPReview TV – here are some of our own.

Published Saturday, October 12, 2019 5:32:00 PM GMT

A new type of ultra-thin lens uses a large number of microstructures to focus light onto a sensor.

Published Saturday, October 12, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

We would expect the iPhone 11's Portrait Mode to outperform the Pixel 3, and it does. But Google has its work cut out in more than one way if its next-gen flagship is to stay competitive.

Published Friday, October 11, 2019 7:17:00 PM GMT

Researchers from Institut für Mikroelektronik Stuttgart have developed a pixel design with the potential for massively increased dynamic range thanks to the ability to 'count' the number of times an individual pixel resets when it becomes saturated with light.

Published Friday, October 11, 2019 6:04:00 PM GMT

The redesign brings a new interface and a number of other fixes to the desktop app used to manage Adobe's Creative Cloud apps and services.

Published Friday, October 11, 2019 5:45:00 PM GMT

Founder of Imaging Resource Dave Etchells has confirmed that the site he created more than 20 years ago is set to close at the end of the year.

Published Friday, October 11, 2019 3:08:00 PM GMT

The small change could be a sign of things to come in later iOS 13 updates for the default Camera app

Published Friday, October 11, 2019 2:11:00 PM GMT

Pixelmator Pro version 1.5 Avalon comes with a number of upgrades, including support for macOS Catalina, the Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR, as well as machine-learning powered noise reduction and improved performance.

Published Friday, October 11, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

Nikon's Z mount just evolved to include an APS-C product line. So what does this tell us about the company's APS-C strategy?

Published Friday, October 11, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

If you want a camera that you can pick up and use without having to page through the manual first, then this guide is for you. We've selected seven cameras ranging from compacts to full-frame, all of which are easy to operate.

Published Thursday, October 10, 2019 7:46:00 PM GMT

Following a successful Indiegogo campaign earlier this year, Canon has now announced the impending public availability of its compact IVY REC camera.

Published Thursday, October 10, 2019 6:06:00 PM GMT

In news that won't surprise anyone with a basic understanding of physics, a new promo video shared by Canon Korea confirms canon's forthcoming RF 70-200mm F2.8 lens will feature an extending zoom barrel.