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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Welcome to the 805th DPReview Newsletter

And hello from sunny Seattle, where the blossom is blooming, there's not a cloud in the sky, and we're still working from home. We're looking forward to the day (hopefully soon) that we can start getting out again and enjoying the spring.

I hope all is well with you, wherever you are. Nobody likes being stuck indoors, but it's the responsible thing to do. And hey - all the more reason to read DPReview! 

Thanks for doing that, by the way. We really do appreciate it.

Barney


Fujifilm X100V review: The most capable prime-lens compact camera, ever

We think Fujifilm's X100V is the best choice for a photographer's carry-everywhere camera in 2020. Provided you can find somewhere safe to take pictures, of course. Take a look through our full review to find out more.

Read our in-depth review of the Fujifilm X100V

How HDR display could change your photography forever

HDR isn't always a popular term in photography circles, but the latest high-DR TVs could free your photos from the standard DR constraints you didn't even know you were working to.

Read more about what HDR display technology could mean for you

Fujifilm X100V vs. X100F lens shootout

In which I learn just how difficult it is to test two lenses, side by side, in the middle of a quarantine when you're not allowed to leave your apartment.

Read our side-by-side lens comparison

DPReview TV: Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art review

The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN lives up to Sigma's 'Art' standard, giving first-party lenses for E-mount and L-mount a run for their money. We put it to the test and came out impressed.

Watch our DPRTV review of the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

News updates
Published Wednesday, April 8, 2020 6:13:00 PM GMT

The update will add wireless tethering support and more for the Fujifilm X-T2, X-T3, X-H1, GFX 50R, GFX 50S and GFX 100.

Published Wednesday, April 8, 2020 1:55:00 PM GMT

We think Fujifilm's X100V is the best choice for a photographer's carry-everywhere camera in 2020. Provided you can find somewhere safe to take pictures, of course. Take a look through our full review to find out more.

Published Wednesday, April 8, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

We all have some piece of photo gear that changed the way we work. In this video, DPReview TV host Chris Niccolls tells us what product rocked his world. The answer may surprise you.

Published Wednesday, April 8, 2020 12:58:00 PM GMT

Who says you can't be creative while confined to your home? Top camera companies and creatives are challenging photographers and videographers to submit their best work while in quarantine.

Published Tuesday, April 7, 2020 8:49:00 PM GMT

The Leica M-mount lens is the first from Skyllaney, a British company which designs and constructs its lenses in the British Isles.

Published Tuesday, April 7, 2020 4:33:00 PM GMT

Marrying technologies invented over 150 years apart, U.S. photographer Shane Balkowitsch used the wet collodion process to photograph a sitter in London as she posed in front of her phone camera

Published Tuesday, April 7, 2020 2:48:00 PM GMT

The update addresses a lock-up issue multiple 1D X Mark III camera owners were experiencing when shooting with the electronic level was on in the viewfinder display.

Published Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

HDR isn't always a popular term in photography circles, but the latest high-DR TVs could free your photos from the standard DR constraints you didn't even know you were working to.

Published Tuesday, April 7, 2020 3:00:00 AM GMT

Tamron first teased the 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E-mount last October. Now, we have confirmation of its price and the expected shipping date, pending any further interference from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published Monday, April 6, 2020 6:51:00 PM GMT

The 15-minute tutorial shows how with a few sheets of printer paper and a light source or two, you can create abstract macro photographs.

Published Monday, April 6, 2020 2:05:00 PM GMT

The new EF to L-Mount 'Fusion' adapter offers full EXIF data support, as well as communication protocols to support autofocus, aperture control and image stabilization on supported lenses.

Published Monday, April 6, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

Our testing shows that overall, the new lens in the X100V is much improved over the previous version found in the X100F and previous generations. Read on for our full analysis.

Published Sunday, April 5, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

Our guide to the best lenses for Sony APS-C and full-frame mirrorless cameras has been updated to include recommendations for portrait shooters.

Published Saturday, April 4, 2020 9:24:00 PM GMT

Souza breaks down the gear he uses and shows off images he captured with nearly every piece of equipment he highlights.

Published Saturday, April 4, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

We think that the Nikon 50mm F1.4G and 85mm F1.4G are great all-around picks for APS-C and full-frame Nikon DSLR portrait shooters, respectively. Read on for more recommendations and all of our top lens picks for these systems.

Published Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:00:00 AM GMT

The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN lives up to Sigma's 'Art' standard, giving first-party lenses for E-mount and L-mount a run for their money. We put it to the test and came out impressed.

Published Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:00:00 AM GMT

Our team at DPReview TV just finished reviewing Sigma's newest 24-70mm F2.8 lens and they found a lot to like. Check out these sample photos captured while filming their review.

Published Friday, April 3, 2020 11:50:00 PM GMT

Following our recent microphone pre-amp shootout there was a lot of controversy surrounding the results from the Sony a7 III. Our team tested a second a7 III body to verify the results and discovered some important things that could impact the rankings – depending on what microphone you use.

Published Friday, April 3, 2020 7:36:00 PM GMT

The patent shows how users could capture light field images with depth data to create immersive experiences that can be viewed on mobile devices or head mounted displays.

Published Friday, April 3, 2020 3:22:00 PM GMT

Brooklyn photographer Stephen Lovekin implored his Ditmas Park neighbors to share inspirational messages with the world through their windows.

Published Friday, April 3, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

The camera that has had the biggest impact on Managing Editor Allison Johnson's photography is one that she used very early on – and eventually owned.

Published Friday, April 3, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT

The Olympus AF-10 Super is by all stretches of the imagination, a very basic film point and shoot with limited features. But sometimes limitations can inspire creative workarounds – and creative workarounds can lead to really interesting photos.

Published Thursday, April 2, 2020 11:06:00 PM GMT

NVIDIA's new RTX Studio-branded laptops combine NVIDIA's newest RTX Super GPUs with Intel's latest H-Series CPUs to deliver improved performance for creative professionals on the go.

Published Thursday, April 2, 2020 10:59:00 PM GMT

Intel's new 10th generation Intel Core H-series mobile processors promise processing frequency up to 5.3 GHz. The six new chips range from four to eight cores and promise incredible mobile computing performance.

Published Thursday, April 2, 2020 6:53:00 PM GMT

With a top prize of $13,000 worth of Zeiss lenses, plus a grant for a photographic project, competition for the Zeiss Photography Award was at a high. Here's a gallery of winning and shortlisted photographers from the fifth annual contest

Published Thursday, April 2, 2020 4:57:00 PM GMT

Despite a nearly identical form factor and very similar specs, the Feiyu Pocket retails for just $249, an impressive $120 cheaper than DJI's Osmo Pocket.

Published Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:56:00 PM GMT

The Phocus 3.5 for desktop app has received a number of new and improved features, while the 1.0.1 update for Phocus Mobile 2 is much less substantial.

Published Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT

Anamorphic lenses aren't typically used for still photography, so we decided to try it out using accessory lenses from Moondog Labs and Moment. As one of our editors discovered, it can be a fun, creative challenge.

Published Thursday, April 2, 2020 5:00:00 AM GMT

We think the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM and Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art are the best all-around picks for APS-C and full-frame Canon DSLRs, respectively, but we've got more recommendations to meet a range of budgets.