Hello and welcome to the 875th DPReview newsletter! This week we've been getting up close and personal with Canon's new RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM (look out for a gallery of samples very soon) and we've also refreshed our collection of images from the Pentax K-3 III ahead of the imminent publication of our full review. Meanwhile, Chris and Jordan have been taking a close look at today's crop of shoulder bags, to find out which one best meets their needs, and Roger Cicala has been going back in time to the dawn of photography. Thanks for reading! Barney Hands-on with the Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM Canon's RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM is billed as a more affordable, lightweight alternative to the flagship wide-angle zoom for RF mount, the RF 15-35mm F2.8. Click through this article for a closer look at its features, specifications and handling qualities. Learn more about the Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM The DPReview TV camera shoulder bag roundup extravaganza Chris and Jordan review six popular camera shoulder bags, including models from Peak Design, Lowepro, Think Tank, Wotancraft, Vanguard and Manfrotto. Find out what they like about each, and which ones they picked for their own use. Watch the latest episode of DPRTV Updated: Pentax K-3 Mark III sample gallery As we work towards our full review of the Pentax K-3 Mark III in the next few days, we've updated our previously-published gallery of sample images, including both out-of-camera JPEGs and converted Raw files. Click through to take a look! Check out our updated gallery of sample images from the Pentax K-3 III Roger Cicala: Imaging Before Photography, Part III -- The Showman and the Sheriff Roger Cicala promised the history of photography was filled with hysteria, theft, cheating, back-stabbing, cattle stampeding and all manner of drama. Part III doesn't quite get there, but it sure foreshadows what's coming. To paraphrase Churchill, this is the end of the beginning. Read Roger Cicala's latest essay |
News updates Samsung disables the cameras on its new $1,800 Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone if you unlock the bootloader Published Wednesday, August 25, 2021 5:51:00 PM GMT One Android expert compared the move to something Apple would do, saying 'It's really obnoxious of Samsung to do this, and I am in two minds now about keeping the device and working on a fix for the issue, or simply returning the unit in disgust.' | These custom-built hard cases protect camera rigs for Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony and others Published Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:47:00 PM GMT Italian case company HPRC has introduced a new line of cases custom-designed to hold specific camera equipment from a wide range of manufacturers, including Atomos, Blackmagic, Canon, DJI, Fujifilm, Leica, Nikon, Panasonic, RED, Sony and more. | Hands-on with the Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM Published Wednesday, August 25, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT Canon's RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM is billed as a more affordable, lightweight alternative to the flagship wide-angle zoom for RF mount, the RF 15-35mm F2.8. Click through this article for a closer look at its features, specifications and handling qualities. | Slideshow: Winners and finalists of AAP Magazine's #19 SHAPES competition Published Tuesday, August 24, 2021 7:40:00 PM GMT Here are the winning and finalist images from All About Photo (AAP) Magazine's #19 SHAPES competition. | Production issues, lack of funds have brought the Reflex SLR project to a halt Published Tuesday, August 24, 2021 6:44:00 PM GMT In 2017, the Reflex SLR project was successfully funded on Kickstarter. The project promised a new, modular 35mm camera, but it seems the endeavor has run out of funds throughout the development process. | Video: Curiosity rover captures 360-degree panorama of Mount Sharp on Mars, showing changing landscape Published Tuesday, August 24, 2021 4:34:00 PM GMT NASA's Curiosity rover is in its ninth year on Mars, and the rover continues to do important scientific work. The rover recently captured a 360-degree panorama of the Mount Sharp area, showing a fascinating landscape and discovering more about the red planet's history. | You will soon be able to merge HDR, panoramic photographs in Capture One Published Tuesday, August 24, 2021 2:46:00 PM GMT Capture One has announced it will be adding HDR and panorama merging—two of its most-requested features—to a future version of Capture One 22 that’s due out later this year. | Updated: Pentax K-3 Mark III sample gallery Published Tuesday, August 24, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT As we work towards our full review of the Pentax K-3 Mark III in the next few days, we've updated our previously-published gallery of sample images, including both out-of-camera JPEGs and converted Raw files. Click through to take a look! | The UK's largest news agency announces partnership with Sony Published Monday, August 23, 2021 4:38:00 PM GMT The UK's largest news agency, PA, has partnered with Sony to provide its 90+ journalists with Sony cameras and lenses. | The CP800 is a modular, all-in-one film processing machine from FilmNeverDie Published Monday, August 23, 2021 2:30:00 PM GMT The Compact Processor 800 is a modular film processing machine that can develop up to eight rolls of 35mm film or four rolls of 120 film at a time and pulls chemistry from integrated tanks. | Megadap's ETZ11 adapter brings AF, aperture and IBIS to E mount lenses on Nikon Z cameras Published Monday, August 23, 2021 1:13:00 PM GMT The ETZ11 adapter, which retails for $249, works with both first- and third-party lenses, including manual non-chipped lenses. | Roger Cicala: Imaging Before Photography, Part III -- The Showman and the Sheriff Published Sunday, August 22, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT Roger Cicala promised the history of photography was filled with hysteria, theft, cheating, back-stabbing, cattle stampeding and all manner of drama. Part III doesn't quite get there, but it sure foreshadows what's coming. To paraphrase Churchill, this is the end of the beginning. | The DPReview TV camera shoulder bag roundup extravaganza Published Saturday, August 21, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT Chris and Jordan review six popular camera shoulder bags, including models from Peak Design, Lowepro, Think Tank, Wotancraft, Vanguard and Manfrotto. Find out what they like about each, and which ones they picked for their own use. | Qualcomm releases the first-ever 5G, AI-enabled drone platform Published Friday, August 20, 2021 8:39:00 PM GMT Qualcomm recently announced the first-ever drone enabled with 5G connectivity and Artificial Intelligence (AI). | Zenfolio launches ProSuite plan offering all-in-one solution for professionals Published Friday, August 20, 2021 5:05:00 PM GMT Zenfolio has launched its third new plan of 2021, ProSuite. It's aimed at professional photographers and includes more storage and business management tools than Zenfolio's other new plans, Portfolio and Portfolio Plus. | Blackmagic announces 40% price reduction for URSA Mini Pro 12K camera, plus DaVinci Resolve 17.3 Published Friday, August 20, 2021 3:42:00 PM GMT Blackmagic Design has announced a 40% price cut on its URSA Mini Pro 12K camera and has announced DaVinci Resolve 17.3, significantly improving performance on Apple Silicon. | Film Friday: An alternative approach to picking your color negative film stock Published Friday, August 20, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT Photographer Matt Wright shares a detailed guide designed to help you figure out exactly what film stock you should be using based on your aesthetic desires and needs. | 5G-enabled drone captures elaborate footage from the MLB’s ‘Field of Dreams’ game Published Thursday, August 19, 2021 9:47:00 PM GMT Drone Racing League (DRL) and T-Mobile partnered to create a 5G racing drone that was able to capture footage on the same field where the baseball movie Field of Dreams took place. | This $579 watch was inspired by the twin-lens reflex cameras of yesteryear Published Thursday, August 19, 2021 7:51:00 PM GMT TACS has a Lens Series of handmade watches aimed at photography enthusiasts. The latest addition to the series, the ATL, is based on a twin-lens reflex camera. | Oppo shows off new RGBW sensor, 85–200mm OIS zoom camera module, 5-axis OIS module and more for future smartphones Published Thursday, August 19, 2021 4:46:00 PM GMT To celebrate 'World Photography Day,' Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo revealed a collection of new and improved technologies it plans to bring to its devices in the future. | Nikon Z fc added to studio test scene Published Thursday, August 19, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT We've shot our standard studio test scene with Nikon's latest APS-C offering, the Z fc. Take a look at how it performs in both JPEG and Raw modes under daylight and tungsten-balanced lighting. | We now know a little more about the 'accessory shoe' on Canon's forthcoming EOS R3 camera system Published Wednesday, August 18, 2021 11:41:00 PM GMT In a new product development announcement, audio equipment manufacturer Tascam revealed new information regarding the 'accessory shoe' Canon has confirmed will be on its EOS R3 mirrorless camera. | Atomos brings EOS R5 8K ProRes RAW to its NinjaV+ Published Wednesday, August 18, 2021 11:00:00 PM GMT The latest firmware update for Atomos' Ninja V+ monitor/recorder allows 8K ProRes RAW recording for extended periods from Canon's EOS R5. |
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