Canon says firmware fix for lockup issue is coming in 'early April,' offers workaround in the meantime Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8:55:00 PM GMT It appears Canon has diagnosed the cause of the lockups a number of Canon EOS-1D X Mark III owners have reported over the past few weeks. |
Slideshow: Nikon Australia Announces 2020 Surf Photo of the Year finalists Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 7:11:00 PM GMT Finalists were recently announced for Nikon Australia's 2020 Surf Photo and Video of the Year Awards. |
Video: How to turn any room in your house into a giant camera Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 5:54:00 PM GMT Stuck at home with not very much to do due to stay-at-home directives or quarantines? Here's how to use some old and odd lenses to turn your room into a camera. |
TTArtisan to release a limited-run 50mm F0.95 lens for Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:20:00 PM GMT Only 20 units will be made for each of the two lens mounts. The lens is expected to retail for ¥42,800 (~$410) when it's released. |
DPReview TV: We re-created bad product photography Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT Like many photographers stuck at home due to the coronavirus, Chris and Jordan need a creative outlet. Let's see what happens when they try to re-create bad product photography from a kids' toy. |
Frozen soap bubbles create scenes from a fantasy world Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT In a recent episode of DPReview TV, new host Don Komarechka introduced us to the magical world of frozen soap bubbles. Take a look at some of the fantastical images he captured – and give the video a watch if you missed it the first time around. |
Pentax announces forthcoming 85mm F1.4 lens for its premium FA* full-frame lens lineup Published Tuesday, March 24, 2020 5:07:00 PM GMT The new all-weather portrait lens is to join the company's premium line for K-1 series cameras, and will be the first 85mm designed for the Pentax digital full frame system |
Canon USA closes its service centers in California, Illinois and New Jersey Published Tuesday, March 24, 2020 3:46:00 PM GMT Canon USA has announced that due to 'stay at home' directives by authorities in various states, it will be shutting down repair facilities in California, Illinois and New Jersey. |
Get something out of staying in: Ideas for isolation Published Tuesday, March 24, 2020 3:19:00 PM GMT The world has suddenly become a little smaller for many of us, but there are still plenty of photographic things you can do, while waiting for things to get a little better. Here are some suggestions. |
Nikon temporarily suspends repairs to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 Published Monday, March 23, 2020 11:04:00 PM GMT In addition to an announcement on its service page, Nikon Inc. President and CEO Bo Kajiwara also shared a letter with Nikon customers and partners. |
Photos: SkyPixel 5th anniversary aerial imagery contest winners Published Monday, March 23, 2020 3:31:00 PM GMT Stuck inside? Feast your eyes on some spectacular images from the great outdoors. Winning images feature subjects ranging from active volcanoes to dramatic views of manmade structures, all captured from the air. |
Canon EOS R5: Here's why you probably don't need 8K right now (and a few reasons why you might) Published Monday, March 23, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT The EOS R5 will be the first mirrorless camera to shoot 8K video, but is it just a lot of hype? We look at several reasons why you probably don't need 8K technology today, as well as a few reasons you might really want it after all. |
The EOS-1D X Mark III shoots Canon's best-ever JPEGs Published Monday, March 23, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT There's a lot that's new in Canon's flagship EOS-1D X Mark III, including a sensor that offers best-in-class dynamic range. It also happens to produce the best JPEGs we've seen from a Canon camera – take a look at our test scene to see for yourself. |
Interview: how a box of negatives offered a very personal glimpse into the past Published Sunday, March 22, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT When Joan Ruppert started looking through a box of film negatives shot by her father in the 1930s, she didn't know what to expect. As she told DPReview, what she found was a treasure trove. |
Professional Photographers of America is offering free access to its 1,100+ classes amidst COVID-19 quarantines Published Saturday, March 21, 2020 6:12:00 PM GMT For photographers who are stuck at home due to global quarantines, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is opening up its more than 1,100 online classes and tutorials for free for the next two weeks. |
DPReview TV: New show premiere! Host Don Komarechka combines photography and simple science projects Published Saturday, March 21, 2020 7:00:00 AM GMT We're adding a new show to the DPReview TV lineup! Host Don Komarechka will share simple science projects that can be replicated at home to create stunning images. Sit back, relax and watch a mad scientist at work. |
CMOS inventor, Dr. Eric Fossum, named 2020 Edwin H. Land Medal Recipient Published Friday, March 20, 2020 7:10:00 PM GMT Dr. Eric Fossum, who invented the CMOS sensor and is a regular here in the DPReview forums, was named the recipient of the prestigious Edwin Land Medal award. |
Roger Cicala breaks down the do's (and don'ts) of cleaning your camera gear and workspace Published Friday, March 20, 2020 3:16:00 PM GMT Lensrentals founder and owner, Roger Cicala, has shared a post explaining what you should (and shouldn't) be doing to keep yourself and your gear as clean as possible amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 Pro sample gallery Published Friday, March 20, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT The Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 has joined us on a lot of journeys over the years, mounted to many different OM-D camera bodies. Take a look at our collection of images taken with the lens – some new and some from the archives. |
Film Fridays: Pentax MX – a nuts and bolts review Published Friday, March 20, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT The Pentax MX is a gem of a film SLR: compact, well-built and fully-mechanical in operation. Our pals over at 35mmc.com dive deep into the nuts and bolts of this classic camera. |
LEE Filters' new LEE85 Filter System is designed specifically for compact mirrorless camera systems Published Thursday, March 19, 2020 7:41:00 PM GMT The new filter system is effectively a downsized version of the popular LEE100 model, which is designed for larger camera systems. |
ON1 Photo RAW 2020.1 released, delivering improved user interface and better performance Published Thursday, March 19, 2020 4:59:00 PM GMT ON1 Photo RAW 2020.1 is now available. This free update for existing ON1 Photo RAW 2020 owners includes numerous user interface and performance improvements. |
Skylum releases Luminar 4.2, includes AI Augmented Sky and new portrait enhancements Published Thursday, March 19, 2020 1:55:00 PM GMT Skylum has released Luminar version 4.2. The free update adds new features to the all-in-one photo editor, including the AI Augmented Sky tool and new portrait tools. |
Fujifilm X-T4 vs X-T3: Which should I buy – and is it worth upgrading? Published Thursday, March 19, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT The recently-announced X-T4 shares a lot with its nominal predecessor, the X-T3. So which is best for you? And if you already own the X-T3, should you upgrade? |