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Thursday, September 29, 2022

We’re back with another edition of DPReview's weekly newsletter, bringing you the biggest stories of the week, including the latest news from and for Sony users, as well as an introduction to what might be DPReview TV's most unusual creation to date.

Check out all of that, and more, below.

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Sony announces its most affordable Cinema Line camera yet, the FX30

We've written up our initial review of Sony's new FX30 camera, an APS-C Cinema Line camera based around a 26MP APS-C sensor. It features sensor-based image stabilization, oversampled 4K/60p capture, ‘16-bit’ Raw output and more.

Chris and Jordan star in: The Quest for Chowder

Have you ever wondered what DPReview TV’s Chris and Jordan would look like as puppets? No…? Well, for those of you that have, wonder no longer. Meet puppet Chris and Jordan as they hunt down the best chowder is Seattle.

Tamron shows off $699 20–40mm F2.8 zoom for E-mount

This full-frame E-mount lens offers a unique focal length range and a relatively fast constant F2.8 aperture in a compact package at a reasonable price. It’s set to go on sale October 27, 2022 for $699.

Does Sony’s FX30 pave the way for better a6000 models?

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DPReview’s Richard Butler dives into the details of Sony’s new FX30 Cinema Line camera to see if the BSI APS-C sensor and technology inside could be a hint of things to come for Sony’s photo-focused APS-C a6000 lineup.             �

Qualcomm exec says smartphones will soon be better than dedicated cameras

In an interview with Android Authority, Qualcomm’s vice president of product management, Judd Heape, claimed AI will someday help smartphones surpass dedicated camera systems.

News updates
Sony's new 640GB CFexpress Type A card is the highest-capacity to date, but it isn't cheap
Published Thursday, September 29, 2022 6:56:00 PM GMT

Sony's new 320GB and 640GB 'Tough' CFexpress Type A cards are due out next month and while the 640GB card will offer the most storage of any Type A card to date, it doesn't come cheap.

Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2023 launched with improved performance, more AI features
Published Thursday, September 29, 2022 5:06:00 PM GMT

Adobe's Photoshop and Premiere Elements apps make editing photos and videos easy for users of all skill levels. The latest versions add more editing tools, more AI features and improved performance.

Does Sony's FX30 mean better a6000 models are on the way?
Published Thursday, September 29, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT

The Sony FX30 is an explicitly video-focused camera, but could its technology herald a refresh of the company's APS-C stills line-up? We have a look at what that might mean.

Tamron announces $699 20-40mm F2.8 for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras
Published Thursday, September 29, 2022 1:49:00 PM GMT

The lens offers a constant F2.8 aperture through a rather unique focal length range for full-frame camera systems. It’s expected to be available starting October 27, 2022 for $699.

Qualcomm exec thinks AI will help smartphones eclipse dedicated cameras soon
Published Wednesday, September 28, 2022 7:42:00 PM GMT

Can AI overcome the physical limitations of smartphone sensors and lenses? A Qualcomm executive thinks so, thanks in large part to improvements in processing power, hardware and artificial intelligence.

DPReview TV - What is 'open gate' video recording and why should you care?
Published Wednesday, September 28, 2022 3:00:00 PM GMT

We're starting to see cameras offering 'open gate' video recording, so what is this tool and when is it useful?

Sony FX30 initial review
Published Wednesday, September 28, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT

The Sony FX30 is a 4K/120p-capable Super35 / APS-C cinema camera that wants to take the battle to the likes of Panasonic's GH series.

Sony announces the FX30, an FX3 with a 26MP Super35/APS-C sensor
Published Wednesday, September 28, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT

Sony's new FX30 Super35/APS-C Cinema Line camera is effectively a crop-sensor version of the company's full-frame FX3 camera with sensor-based image stabilization, oversampled 4K/60p capture and '16-bit' Raw output and more.

Hasbro combines selfies and 3D printing to put your face on a famous action figure
Published Tuesday, September 27, 2022 8:05:00 PM GMT

If you've ever wanted to become an action figure, Hasbro is providing you the opportunity with its new 3D-printed Selfie Series action figures.

PSA: Users are experiencing corrupted photos on Google Photos, but Google says the original files are safe
Published Tuesday, September 27, 2022 4:12:00 PM GMT

When you store photos on the cloud, you expect them to remain safe for a long time. However, some Google Photos users were scared over the weekend when they realized that their photo libraries had become corrupted.

Video: Watch OpenAI's DALL-E expand upon Vermeer's classic oil painting, 'The Milkmaid'
Published Tuesday, September 27, 2022 1:45:00 PM GMT

DALL-E's Outpainting feature uses AI to expand existing images and artwork. Ad agency Ogilvy Paris has used Outpainting to expand Johannes Vermeer's famous painting, 'The Milkmaid.'

Apple publishes iOS update to fix camera shake in third-party apps
Published Monday, September 26, 2022 7:06:00 PM GMT

iOS 16.0.2 addresses, amongst other bug fixes, a problem wherein the second-generation sensor-shift image stabilization tech was causing camera shake issues in some third-party apps.

Help the Library of Congress identify the people in these 17 mystery photos
Published Monday, September 26, 2022 3:01:00 PM GMT

For the past eight years, the Library of Congress has been working on figuring out the subjects in a large collection of film, TV and music photos. Many of the mysteries have been solved. However, 17 photos have eluded the LC's best efforts, and the public's help is needed to help put names to the final unknown faces.

Sony re-releases firmware version 1.1 for its a7 IV mirrorless camera
Published Monday, September 26, 2022 1:54:00 PM GMT

After having to pull the initial firmware update last month due to an issue that caused some units to stop working, Sony has re-released firmware version 1.1 for its a7 IV full-frame mirrorless camera.

Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN | Art updated sample gallery
Published Monday, September 26, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT

Sigma's latest wide Art-badged prime for full frame is capable of some stunning landscapes. Check out a new batch of sample photos in the gallery.

Slideshow: Winners of the 2022 Comedy Pet Photo Awards
Published Sunday, September 25, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT

Winners for this year's annual Comedy Pet Photo Awards have been announced.

DPReview TV - Puppet Chris and Jordan in: The Quest for Chowder
Published Saturday, September 24, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT

While visiting the team in Seattle, Chris and Jordan attempt to eat some chowder. It's difficult. Also, this week they are puppets.

Meike releases $160 Canon EF to Nikon Z adapter for the truly brand agnostic among us
Published Friday, September 23, 2022 7:52:00 PM GMT

Meike has released its first adapter for Nikon Z cameras. The new MK-EFTZ-B adapter allows Nikon Z users to attach Canon EF and EF-S lenses to their cameras, complete with autofocus and automatic exposure functionality.

Video: Venerable Canon 5D Mark II has nearly 2.3 million shutter actuations
Published Friday, September 23, 2022 5:35:00 PM GMT

The Canon 5D Mark II was released in November 2008. Since then, a photographer used theirs to capture nearly 2.3 million images, which is an average of about 450 photos per day if they shot every single day. The camera is still going strong for its new owner.

Capture One adds wired and wireless tethering to its iPad app
Published Friday, September 23, 2022 1:50:00 PM GMT

Capture One for iPad users cvan now connect their camera, wired or wirelessly, to their iPad for quick image transfers without the need for memory cards and readers.

Film Friday: Lomography DigitaLIZA+ and Max film scanner review
Published Friday, September 23, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT

Digital film scanners can be pricey, so Lomo's latest scanners let shooters do it themselves. Whether you have a digital camera, or simply a smartphone, there's a DigitaLIZA that'll work with your kit. But are the results any good? Let's find out.

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