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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Welcome to the 778th DPReview Newsletter

Fujifilm surprised everyone last week with the announcement that it was developing an X-Pro 3, complete with a highly unusual reverse-folding LCD screen and delightfully retro film reminder screen on the back. We'll have more information on the X-Pro 3 coming very soon, so watch this space. This week we've been continuing our testing of Sony's a7R IV, and we've just added high-res test shots to our previously-published test scene, and gallery.

Away from the studio, we've also been enjoying the new Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S, and you'll find a full gallery of sample images below.


Fujifilm teases X-Pro3 with mini rear LCD, hidden display and more

Fujifilm has revealed details about its forthcoming X-Pro3 model in a surprise development announcement at its Fujifilm X Summit in Tokyo, Japan.

Read more about the upcoming X-Pro 3

High resolution Sony a7R IV pixel shift images added to samples

One of the Sony a7R IV's most eye-catching features is its pixel shift mode, which captures 16 separate images that can be used to create a whopping 240MP final image. Take a look at what it can do for you.

See how pixel shift mode performs

DPReview TV: Canon EOS 90D review

The EOS 90D is Canon's newest DSLR camera, sporting a new 32.5MP sensor and 4K video without a crop. As Chris and Jordan discovered during their testing, there's a lot to like.

Watch Chris and Jordan's review of the Canon EOS 90D

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S sample gallery

Nikon's latest Z-series prime is one of its most impressive. We've been shooting with the Z 85mm F1.8 S for a few days, to see what it can do. Take a look at our full gallery of sample images.

Check out samples from the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S

News updates
Published Wednesday, September 25, 2019 5:06:00 PM GMT

In what's now an annual tradition, iFixit has torn down the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Max to reveal what tech Apple has packed inside.

Published Wednesday, September 25, 2019 2:23:00 PM GMT

Kenko has produced a flash that works out the best bounce position for your subject and your environment - and adjusts its head automatically.

Published Wednesday, September 25, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

Nikon's latest Z-series prime is one of its most impressive. We've been shooting with the Z 85mm F1.8 S for a few days, to see what it can do. Take a look at our full gallery of sample images.

Published Wednesday, September 25, 2019 4:46:00 AM GMT

Canon's EOS M100 was one of our favorite entry-level mirrorless cameras, with an easy-to-use interface and solid image quality. While it's not a mindblowing upgrade, we welcome most of the improvements. Click through to learn more.

Published Wednesday, September 25, 2019 4:46:00 AM GMT

Canon has introduced the EOS M200, an update to the two-year-old M100. This 24MP APS-C mirrorless camera has a new processor which allows for Dual Pixel AF with eye detection, 4K video and improved battery life.

Published Tuesday, September 24, 2019 7:36:00 PM GMT

Newsshooter has reported the lens is made by the same optical engineer that's behind the NiSi F3 and MAVO prime lenses.

Published Tuesday, September 24, 2019 6:12:00 PM GMT

The phone, which is set to ship in December 2019, is expected to cost roughly $2,800, but its specs are utterly ridiculous.

Published Tuesday, September 24, 2019 4:10:00 PM GMT

Samsung's newest sensor will offer a resolution of 43.7-megapixels with 0.7-micrometer pixels and support for Samsung's Tetracell technology.

Published Tuesday, September 24, 2019 1:43:00 PM GMT

As it did for the a7R III, a7 III and a6400, Sony has added Animal Eye AF, interval shooting and more to the a9 via firmware update.

Published Tuesday, September 24, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

One of the Sony a7R IV's most eye-catching features is its pixel shift mode, which captures 16 separate images that can be used to create a whopping 240MP final image. Take a look at it in action.

Published Tuesday, September 24, 2019 11:00:00 AM GMT

In the most recent DPReview TV episode, Jordan quietly experimented with some filming and editing techniques employed by many YouTubers. Was the audience as annoyed by it as Jordan thought they might be, or is he just out of touch?

Published Monday, September 23, 2019 7:45:00 PM GMT

Adobe's September Creative Cloud update brings new support for four new camera systems.

Published Monday, September 23, 2019 7:32:00 PM GMT

Sick of sand bags and hanging stone sacks that are inconvenient to carry and sway in the wind? Rock Bar says it provides a much tidier answer to stabilizing stands and tripods

Published Monday, September 23, 2019 6:09:00 PM GMT

The latest rumor says the E-M5 III will use the same 20MP sensor as the E-M1 II and instead rely on a more powerful processor to improve image quality.

Published Monday, September 23, 2019 4:49:00 PM GMT

Halide developer Ben Sandofsky has discovered the ultra-wide camera on the iPhone 11 models is fixed-focus and doesn't yet support Raw capture.

Published Monday, September 23, 2019 2:58:00 PM GMT

The Anthy 35mm F1.8 lens is fully manual, without an encoder, and set to launch this autumn. Pricing information isn't yet available.

Published Monday, September 23, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

The 16-55mm F2.8 provides Sony APS-C shooters with a useful 24-82.5mm equivalent range and a bright, constant aperture. Take a look at how it performs.

Published Sunday, September 22, 2019 8:18:00 PM GMT

GoPro has posted a teaser to its website that hints at the arrival of two new products on October 1, 2019.

Published Sunday, September 22, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

Want to shoot flowing lava without burning your ears off? Can't walk on water? Can't breathe toxic fumes? Drones can get shots that simply aren't achievable in any other way.

Published Saturday, September 21, 2019 7:00:00 AM GMT

The EOS 90D is Canon's newest DSLR camera, sporting a new 32.5MP sensor and 4K video without a crop. As Chris and Jordan discovered during their testing, there's a lot to like.

Published Saturday, September 21, 2019 7:00:00 AM GMT

A new gallery from the Canon EOS 90D, shot by Chris and Jordan while filming this week's episode of DPReview TV. As usual, it comes complete with reflected images in puddles.

Published Friday, September 20, 2019 8:36:00 PM GMT

The Axibo slider can detect and keep focused on faces and most objects thanks to an integrated 6 + 1 AI core CPU

Published Friday, September 20, 2019 7:16:00 PM GMT

Fujifilm has announced that it is developing a 50mm F1.0 lens for its X-series, instead of the promised 33mm F1.0, as part of its X Summit event in Tokyo.

Published Friday, September 20, 2019 6:18:00 PM GMT

Fujifilm has revealed extensive detail about its forthcoming X-Pro3 model in a development announcement at its Fujifilm X Summit in Tokyo, Japan.

Published Friday, September 20, 2019 2:04:00 PM GMT

Ricoh has stated that it's developing a new flagship APS-C DSLR that it'll preview later this month and expects to bring to market in 2020.

Published Friday, September 20, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

Apple says the iPhone XR isn't going anywhere – even now that the iPhone 11 is on sale. The two devices are priced $100 apart – so what does that extra cash get you?

Published Thursday, September 19, 2019 8:06:00 PM GMT

Something about these seems a little familiar, but we can't quite put our finger on it.

Published Thursday, September 19, 2019 6:10:00 PM GMT

ON1 Photo RAW 2020 is now available as a public beta, bringing with it new and improved features across the board, including more AI-powered tools, improved performance and multiple integrations for a more streamlined workflow.

Published Thursday, September 19, 2019 4:15:00 PM GMT

Huawei has announced the details of its new flagship smartphone, the Mate 30 Pro.

Published Thursday, September 19, 2019 2:36:00 PM GMT

Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the iOS camera app Halide, has used his app's technical readout feature to obtain very detailed camera specifications for the iPhone 11 Pro.

Published Thursday, September 19, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

Our guide to the best cameras over $2000 has been updated to include overviews of some of the latest contenders.