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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Welcome to the DPReview Newsletter!

We're still working through content on the latest major camera release, Nikon's flagship Z9, which was unveiled this week. You'll find links below to a detailed explainer, a lengthy interview with a senior Nikon executive, and a short opinion piece in which I cast my mind back to 2007 - the beginning of my career, and (arguably) the last time Nikon launched a truly groundbreaking new ILC.

In addition, we've been exploring Apple's latest MacBook Pro - a genuinely 'Pro' option from Apple at long last. Read all about it via the link below.

Thanks for reading

Barney


What you need to know about the Nikon Z9

The Nikon Z9 has just been officially unveiled, and there is a lot to unpack in Nikon's first truly 'professional' mirrorless interchangeable camera. Click through this article to get an idea of how we feel about the Z9 so far, and an overview of its key features.

Read more about the Nikon Z9

Apple M1 Max First Impressions: A MacBook Pro that's actually 'Pro'

As we prepare our full review of Apple's exciting new MacBook Pro, we wanted to share some of our first impressions on the design, usability and, yes, performance of this incredibly impressive laptop.

Read more about the new MacBook Pro

What Nikon means by 'a D3 moment' (and why it needs one)

Nikon is hoping that the new Z9 represents a 'D3 moment' in the life-cycle of its mirrorless Z-mount lineup. But what does that mean? To explain, we need take a trip down memory lane to 2007 – a time before mirrorless (and hashtags!)

Read more

Nikon interview: 'Z9 will exceed expectations for every genre of photography and video'

On the eve of the Z9 launch, we spoke to Naoyuki Murakami, Executive Fellow and Sector Manager of the Development Sector in Nikon's Imaging Business Unit, to learn more about the new camera, and what it means for Nikon's future.

Read our interview with Nikon's Naoyuki Murakami

News updates
Published Wednesday, November 3, 2021 7:43:00 PM GMT

It's been three years since we last saw evidence of this sensor's development, but Panasonic has used the 4K/8K Technology Expo 2021 in Japan to once again highlight its ongoing efforts to make this sensor a reality.

Published Wednesday, November 3, 2021 3:49:00 PM GMT

The three lenses aren't new, but the additional options should make it easier to use these niche lenses on Canon and Nikon's mirrorless camera systems.

Published Wednesday, November 3, 2021 3:06:00 PM GMT

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has announced that it is shutting down its Face Recognition system on Facebook. The decision has numerous implications for user privacy, the usability of Facebook and also the social media app's accessibility for visually impaired users.

Published Wednesday, November 3, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

Atomos has added a more powerful monitor/recorder to its Ninja lineup. DPRTVs Jordan Drake takes a closer look at what the Ninja V+ brings to the table, and whether it's worth the extra money.

Published Tuesday, November 2, 2021 6:59:00 PM GMT

In Japan, Epson workers found 30 sealed R-D1s rangefinder cameras in a warehouse. Epson fans can enter a lottery to win the cameras.

Published Tuesday, November 2, 2021 5:57:00 PM GMT

Funleader managed to get its hands on 300 Contax G45 F2 lenses, which it's converted from its native G mount to Leica M mount.

Published Tuesday, November 2, 2021 2:57:00 PM GMT

Researchers at the University of Southampton have developed a method for storing huge amounts of data on a silica disc about the size of a traditional CD. The storage technology can store up to 10,000 times more data than a Blu-Ray disc.

Published Tuesday, November 2, 2021 1:41:00 PM GMT

New series of circular filters from Lee to cover Big and Little Stoppers as well as VND and polarizers, all aimed at still and movie photographers

Published Tuesday, November 2, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT

On the eve of the Z9 launch, we spoke to Naoyuki Murakami, Executive Fellow and Sector Manager of the Development Sector in Nikon's Imaging Business Unit, to learn more about the new camera, and what it means for Nikon's future.

Published Monday, November 1, 2021 6:30:00 PM GMT

At first glance, DJI's latest teaser image doesn't reveal much. But, as spotted by DroneDJ, if you look close enough in the shadows, you'll find the text 'Mavic 3.'

Published Monday, November 1, 2021 5:57:00 PM GMT

Canon's year-over-year unit sales numbers are flat for its digital interchangeable lens cameras, but both revenue and operating are up thanks to sales of its EOS R5 and R6 cameras, as well as its growing line of RF lenses.

Published Monday, November 1, 2021 5:07:00 PM GMT

These are the winners and finalists for the annual International Photographer Awards

Published Monday, November 1, 2021 4:36:00 PM GMT

As we prepare our full review of Apple's exciting new MacBook Pro, we wanted to share some of our first impressions on the design, usability and, yes, performance of this incredibly impressive laptop.

Published Monday, November 1, 2021 3:59:00 PM GMT

Alongside the Nikon Z9 and some new Nikkor Z lenses, Nikon also announced a pair of new apps. NX MobileAir is a workflow and transfer app aimed at pros. NX Tether is a free tethering solution.

Published Monday, November 1, 2021 2:42:00 PM GMT

Juno has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016. In the last five years, we have learned a lot about the gas giant. Recent observations offer the first three-dimensional look at Jupiter's atmosphere and shed light on the depth of the planet's iconic cycles and bands.

Published Monday, November 1, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT

Finding the perfect camera to travel with can be challenging. The ideal travel camera should be reliable and versatile enough to handle any shooting situation, while not taking up too much space in your luggage. In this article, we take a look at the Panasonic LUMIX DC-S5 to see if it fits the bill.

Published Sunday, October 31, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT

Nikon is hoping that the new Z9 represents a 'D3 moment' in the life-cycle of its mirrorless Z-mount lineup. But what does that mean? To explain, we need take a trip down memory lane to 2007 – a time before mirrorless (and hashtags!)

Published Saturday, October 30, 2021 5:56:00 PM GMT

Canon's new AI-powered PowerShot PX automatic camera tracks you as you gather with friends and family and automatically captures photos and video.

Published Saturday, October 30, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

Chris and Jordan shot thousands of photos while filming their review of the Nikon Z9. Check out this gallery of their favorite images to see what Nikon's newest flagship camera can deliver.

Published Friday, October 29, 2021 7:24:00 PM GMT

This one-off sakura-inspired Leica M4 was made to celebrate Japan Camera Hunter's 10th anniversary and showcases a flower synonymous with Japan, the cherry blossom.

Published Friday, October 29, 2021 6:42:00 PM GMT

The free, browser-based image editor has been updated with support for non-sRGB color spaces, a CMYK color mode and a new noise reduction filter.

Published Friday, October 29, 2021 2:31:00 PM GMT

The Saramonic Blink 500 Pro B2, Synco G2 A2 and Rode Wireless Go ll offer dual-transmitter kits across a range of prices, and with a range of features to match. Here we test the quality of their audio output, their range and their ability to reject environmental distractions

Published Friday, October 29, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT

The Nikon Z9 has just been officially unveiled, and there is a lot to unpack in Nikon's first truly 'professional' mirrorless interchangeable camera. Click through this article to get an idea of how we feel about the Z9 so far, and an overview of its key features.

Published Thursday, October 28, 2021 6:44:00 PM GMT

The International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) has announced two new properties for its metadata standard that will improve the accessibility of visual content and make it easier for visually impaired individuals to interact with digital content.

Published Thursday, October 28, 2021 6:11:00 PM GMT

Samyang's telephoto cine lens gets the MK 2 treatment, with weather sealing, a nine-bladed iris and the newer VDSLR design style

Published Thursday, October 28, 2021 5:50:00 PM GMT

Have you ever wanted to animate the time in between a couple, or more, photos? Adobe’s new Project In-Between shows that it may be possible to turn your photos into animated keepsakes.

Published Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:00:00 PM GMT

The Nikon Z9 is the company's first camera to feature a stacked CMOS sensor, which brings a raft of new features, including blazing speed and autofocus performance to the Z lineup. Click through for our detailed first impressions of Nikon's latest professional ILC.

Published Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:00:00 PM GMT

The Z9 may be Nikon's most significant camera in a decade. Does it live up to the hype? Find out what Chris and Jordan think as they go hands-on with a pre-production Nikon Z9 to shoot sports.

Published Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:00:00 PM GMT

We spent some time recently shooting with pre-production samples of the Nikon Z9. In a busy couple of days we took the cameras along to a rugby match, an athletics track, a velodrome and a tennis practice. Click through for our full gallery of sample images from Nikon's impressive new flagship.

Published Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:00:00 PM GMT

Jordan is seriously impressed with the Nikon Z9's video capabilities. Find out why he calls it 'One of the most enjoyable experiences I've ever had.' Could it replace his trusty Panasonic S1H for video? Tune in to find out.

Published Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:00:00 PM GMT

After a long buildup, Nikon has unveiled the Z9, its flagship full-frame mirrorless camera. The 45.7MP Stacked CMOS camera can shoot up to 30 fps (20 in Raw), capture 8K video and includes a version of Nikon's 3D Tracking AF system underpinned with subject recognition.

Published Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:00:00 PM GMT

Nikon has formally announced the Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S, tacking some extra reach onto the 24-105mm lens that was originally promised on its Z-mount lens roadmap.

Published Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:00:00 PM GMT

Nikon has officially announced the Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S telezoom. The lens had been on the company's Z-mount lens roadmap for some time, but we now have full details, including including pricing and availability.

Published Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:00:00 PM GMT

Nikon just updated its Z-mount lens roadmap, which has seen the addition of several new lenses, including 400mm, 600mm and 800mm telephoto prime lenses and two DX lenses. Nikon also provided some details about the 400mm f2.8 – click through for what we know.

Published Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:00:00 PM GMT

Nikon has announced a new version of its FTZ F-mount to Z-mount adapter. The FTZ II offers the same functionality as the original FTZ, but in a smaller form factor, and minus the built-in tripod mount.