Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Fujifilm has released a massive firmware update for the X-T2. Version 4.0 brings nine new features in all, including internal F-Log recording, 120fps 1080p video capture, focus bracketing, improved AF performance, and more.

Hasselblad firmware version 1.21.0 for the X1D and H6D models introduces a white balance sampler tool, audio notifications, tethered image support, the option to zoom in to 100% with a single button press when reviewing captured images, and more to both models, in addition to a few model-exclusive updates.

Hasselblad is finally releasing the previously announced XCD 21mm F4 lens for the mirrorless medium format Hasselblad X1D system. According to Hassy, the 17mm full-frame equivalent lens is the company's widest lens ever.

Photographer Matt Granger puts three different Nikon F to Sony E-mount autofocus adapters to the test. Along the way, he found out that they're not nearly as different as each manufacturer would like you to think.

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is one of the first smartphones to feature a dual aperture camera. In our initial testing we found it to be somewhat useful, if a bit on the gimmicky side.

PIXEO is a paid photo scouting app that uses crowdsourced information from photographers around the world to aggregate the best photo spots, from New York City to Beijing.

The follow-up to the original K-1 is here, built like a tank like its predecessor, with improvements to AF Tracking. However, we find that image quality takes a hit with some tweaks Pentax has made.

Panasonic's latest cameras are flagship products aimed at very specific customers. We sat down with Sean Robinson, Imaging Product Manager at Panasonic Lumix Professional Services recently to learn more about how the G9 and GH5S were developed.

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! In this week's episode of DPReview TV, Chris and Jordan go to the zoo with the Fujifilm X-H1. Watch as they photograph lemurs, red pandas and maybe even a Tyrannosaur while putting this camera to the test.

We're looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to lead our Seattle-based engineering team. Bring your creativity, passion and talent to help us build the next generation of our web and mobile experiences.

If the mom you're celebrating this Mother's Day also happens to be a photographer, we've got some gift ideas that she'll like a whole lot more than another set of decorative wine glass charms.

In a surprising bit of good news, GoPro's Q1 earnings report exceeded analysts' expectations thanks in part to demand for the new, entry-level GoPro HERO. And CEO Nick Woodman expects more good news in Q2.

A study co-authored by researchers from the University of Sheffield and Lancaster University has found "complex benefits" associated with taking one image per day and sharing it with an online community.

Parent company Facebook continues Instagram's transformation from a mobile image sharing platform into a do-it-all application by adding a way to pay for things right within the photo sharing app. This could be very interesting for photographers.

Phase One Industrial has launched an aerial camera that uses what the company describes as the world’s first backlit medium format sensor. The iXM 100MP is part of a new iXM system of cameras and lenses designed to be used attached to drones or manned aircraft.

Still brainstorming a gift for Mom? We've got some ideas of pictures you can take – or gather – to have ready in time for a Mother’s Day gift that means as much as she does.

In this 20-minutes video, outdoor photographer Dave Morrow walks you through every piece of gear he took on a two-month adventure through Oregon, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho and California.

The PRO Endurance line of cards features 25 times the endurance of the company's speed-focused cards. They're water, temperature, x-ray, and magnetic-proof, and are rated for up to 43,800 hours of continuous video recording.

Adobe has refreshed its primary and secondary school pricing, slashing the cost of a Creative Cloud license to just $5 per year for individual schools and school districts that purchase a minimum of 500 and 2,500 licenses, respectively.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has published the latest dataset from its Gaia mission. The new data and images were captured with the satellite's 1 gigapixel camera, and reveal the location and movement of more than 1.3 billion stars.

We took the Canon variant of Rokinon/Samyang's AF 14mm F2.8 for a spin to see how this affordable wide-angle option performs out-and-about.

Looking for a literal 'summer job'? The hotel chain Days Inn is looking for a photographer who wants to spend one month this summer shooting sunsets all over the United States. The gig pays $10,000, covers all travel expenses, and more.

Follow professional motorsport photographer Jamey Price as he photographs one of the most prestigious endurance car races in the world: the TOTAL 24-hours of Spa in Belgium.

In this video, Phlearn's Aaron Nace walks you through his preferred method for sharpening portraits in Photoshop. The best thing about this technique is just how flexible it is: create as many layers of sharpening as you need to get the look that you want.

BenQ says its new 24-inch SW240 PhotoVue monitor "gives seasoned photographers and hobbyists all the right tools at the right price." That includes 99% AdobeRGB coverage and a 14-bit 3D Look Up Table.

Olloclip's new lens system is specifically designed for the iPhone X. The 'Connect X' comes with a number of features that are exclusive to Apple's flagship smartphone, including a lens mount that aligns perfectly with the iPhone X's front and rear cameras.

The Pentax K-1 II is a 36MP full frame beast of a camera, offering ample weather-sealing and excellent ergonomics. We've been shooting around Seattle with it as we finish our full review.