Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, October 10, 2018

According to a report from Fortune, Apple acquired Danish masking technology startup Spektral in December 2017 for "more than $30 million."

Insta360's latest model comes with a range of features that allow for the creation of unique action cam footage.

The Photogrip can be used as a camera grip, mini tripod or phone stand and comes with a detachable remote.

At a time when manufacturers are adding triple and even quad-cameras to their flagship smartphones, Google is sticking with one main camera. But given the sophistication of the company's computational efforts, we think it's the right approach for now.

DPReview is hiring! We're seeking three Software Development Engineers at a range of experience levels to join our Seattle-based team.

The University of Dayton Research Institute created a video detailing what damage is caused when a drone strikes the wing of an airplane.

Lenovo's upcoming high-end smartphone will be the first model to feature four cameras on the back.

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL offer a second front-facing camera and a host of improved computational features such as digital zoom based on super-resolution capture, better depth mapping and a fill-light effect for low light portraits.

Canon has ported a large chunk of its Digital Photo Professional (DPP) Raw processing software's feature set to iOS and launched the DPP Express app.

The Panasonic LX100 II offers a higher-resolution sensor over its predecessor, but it's the addition of a touchscreen that makes the Mark II so gosh-darn enjoyable to shoot with. We've got some fresh samples from Panasonic's new premium compact camera.

Sony has announced a new "Alpha Female" program, a creator-in-residence opportunity that will award six-month grants to five female filmmakers and photographers.

The new 490, 492 and 492LCD are targeted at amateur photographers and come with a 4kg/8.82lbs payload.

The Fujifilm X-T3 exhibits very good image quality overall, with excellent detail and color at low ISOs. Further analysis of the high ISO performance confirms it falls behind its predecessor, though.

A new Smart HDR feature promises lower noise levels and better detail on the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR.

An annual study from KeyPoint Intelligence — InfoTrends reveals 72 percent of consumers looking to purchase a digital interchangeable lens camera in the next year currently don't own one.

Our XF10 gallery shows what this handy little 28mm equiv. compact can do in a variety of lighting conditions.

ADOX has announced a new monochrome film stock called ADOX HR-50 that will be available in 135, 120, and 4x5 sheet formats.

Chris and Jordan find the Canon EOS R to be a promising camera in some regards, but not without its share of shortcomings.

Tamron has issued a warning to its customers that some of the company's Nikon F-mount lenses will not work with the new Z7 and FTZ adapter.

The United States Senate has passed that gives law enforcement officials the authority to shoot down and/or confiscate private drones if they're deemed a threat.

A team of researchers from the US National Library of Medicine NIH found a total of 259 selfie-related fatalities had occurred between October 2011 and November 2017.

Photographer Guy Sie has customized a set of 3D-printed hotshoe covers with numbers so you'll never forget what speed film you have in your camera.

While the iPhone XS's camera hardware is slightly different to the iPhone X's, the most important changes are in the software. Our first tests of Smart HDR mode and the updated Portrait Mode are quite promising.

LG's new flagship is the first smartphone to feature super-wide-angle, standard and telephoto camera modules.

The Canon EOS R is the first full frame mirrorless camera to use the new RF mount. We're well underway putting it through our range of standard tests – take a look at how it compares to the competition and our thoughts on using it so far.

Miggo has launched the latest in its line of camera grips for smartphones with the Pictar Pro, a model that offers users enhanced handling and access to hidden features of their phones, as well as an optional viewfinder for shooting in bright conditions.