06-25-22 -

DPReview TV: Leica - the good and the bad
In our continuing series about each camera manufacturer's strengths and weakness, we turn our judgemental gaze to Leica. Cherished and derided in equal measure, what does Leica get right, and where can it improve? We went to Wetzlar Germany to gi...

06-24-22 -

Video: Fly around the inside of a dentist office with this one-take FPV drone...
In recent years, the adoption of one-take FPV (first-person-view) drone videos for filmmaking and promotional purposes has seen an uptick. Pilots such as Jay Byrd Christensen and Johnny FPV have captured incredible, up-close-and-personal perspect...

06-24-22 -

Samsung announces 200MP ISOCELL HP3 image sensor with industry's smallest pixels
Samsung has announced a new 200MP image sensor, the ISOCELL HP3. The mobile imaging sensor features the industry's smallest pixels, at 0.56-micrometer (μm), reducing the overall image sensor and camera module size. 'Samsung has continuousl...

06-24-22 -

Film Friday: Photographer uses a rare converted French cinema lens on his Lei...
One of the neatest aspects of film photography is its rich history. Despite photography really only being a century-old technology, at least for the masses, there are so many diverse lenses you can adapt to a wide range of analog cameras....

06-23-22 -

Meike releases $200 85mm F1.8 AF lens for Sony E-mount cameras
Photo accessory manufacturer Meike has released a new 85mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Sony E-mount mirrorless camera systems. The new 75mm F1.8 lens is constructed of nine elements in six groups and has multi-layer coatings on the front and re...

06-23-22 -

Blackmagic announces BMPCC 6K (G2), activates dormant gyro in whole PCC series
Blackmagic Design has announced a new version of its Pocket Cinema Camera 6K that features a flip-up screen and a bigger battery, as well as new firmware for the whole PCC series that activates an image stabilization gyro that tracks camera...

06-23-22 -

OM System 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II sample gallery
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06-23-22 -

Ricohs new firmware for Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II and K-3 Mark III adds season-...
Ricoh Imaging’s Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR camera system. Ricoh Imaging has announced new firmware updates for three of its DSLR camera systems that, quite frankly, add one of the most unusual ‘features’ we’ve ever seen a company ad...

06-23-22 -

Sony a7 IV earns our 'Best for stills and video' recommendation
As we continue to update our Buying Guides with the cameras we've recently reviewed, we've selected the Sony a7 IV as our pick for the best video camera for photographers. It's not the best video camera we've tested but it offers the strongest bal...

06-22-22 -

For the next few weeks, you can see five planets in the sky at once
The rest of June is looking great for stargazers. On the morning of June 23, the gathering of four planets, visible with the naked eye, will be joined by the crescent moon. The four planets, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, are becoming a b...

06-22-22 -

Video: DIY macro photography with a $20 microscope lens and 3D printed adapter
Image credit: Micael Widell One of macro photographer Micael Widell's subscribers, Nicholas Sherlock, sent Widell an awesome microscope lens and 3D-printed adapter. Sherlock, a macro photography enthusiast, created a microscope adapter fo...

06-22-22 -

Video: The history of Zeiss, from the microscope to the moon landing
YouTube channel DW Documentary has published a 25-minute program detailing the 175 year history of Zeiss, a name now synonymous with photography despite its origin story beginning well before cameras would become commonplace. As detailed by DW Do...

06-22-22 -

Adobe updates Premiere Pro with new vertical video features, updated Workspac...
Screenshot of the updated Essentials workspace. Click to enlarge. Adobe has announced an update to Premiere Pro that adds a slew of new features and performance improvements, inlcuding new GPU-accelerated effects and social content featur...

06-22-22 -

DPReview TV: Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR Sneak Peek
While not yet officially announced, Chris had a chance to play with the upcoming Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S telephoto lens. Get a sense of its size as well as some of the features found on this very compelling new optic. Subscribe to our YouTube...

06-21-22 -

This 3D-printed DIY camera includes interchangeable lenses and sensor
Electronics engineer Gaurav Singh has created an open-source USB 3.0 camera. Better still, the compact camera uses interchangeable lenses and sensors. As described at Hackster.io, Singh's camera design features a pair of main boards, one fo...

06-21-22 -

Moment expands from mobile, announces 1.33x Anamorphic Lens Adapter
Moment, who is best known for its lineup of mobile accessories, has announced a new product for larger-format cameras. Today, Moment announced its new 1.33x Anamorphic Lens Adapter, which effectively turns any compatible lens into an anamorphic l...

06-21-22 -

NVIDIA Research creates AI tool to convert series of 2D images into impressiv...
NVIDIA researchers have developed a new inverse rendering pipeline, NVIDIA 3D MoMa, that allows users to reconstruct a series of still photos into a 3D model of an object, or even a scene. The ability to reconstruct a series of still photos...

06-21-22 -

Light Lens Lab shows off prototype 50mm F1.2 ASPH lens for Leica M-mount cameras
Obscure optics manufacturer Light Lens Lab has shared the first product shots and sample images for its new 50mm F1.2 ASPH ‘1966’ lens for Leica M-mount camera systems. As reported by Photo Rumors, the lens shown off in the images is a ...

06-20-22 -

Sony a7 IV is our pick for best camera around $2000
We've updated our 'around $2000' buying guide, to include cameras such as the Sony a7 IV and OM System OM-1. We've concluded that the Sony does enough to edge-out our previous pick, the Canon EOS R6.

06-20-22 -

Sony's ECM-B10 is a compact digital microphone with a Multi-Interface Shoe co...
Sony has announced a new compact digital shotgun microphone, the ECM-B10. This new multidirectional microphone has three pickup patterns and transmits data digitally through Sony’s Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe on its compatible mirrorless ca...

06-20-22 -

Venus Optics' Laowa Nanomorph now have a Silver option for more neutral flares
Venus Optics’ Indiegogo campaign for its new Laowa Nanormorph lenses isn’t even over and already the company has announced another variation for cinematographers who want a more neutral flare. At launch, Venus Optics said its ultra-comp...

06-20-22 -

Slideshow: These are just some of the finalists for the Bird Photographer of ...
Finalist Preview for Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 So far, over 20,000 images have been submitted to the annual Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) competition. Photographers from 115 countries have entered their best shots in hopes ...

06-20-22 -

Samsung reveals new creator-focused 4K ViewFinity S8 monitors in 27", 32" models
Samsung has announced the ViewFinity S8, a new high-end monitor designed with creative professionals in mind. The monitor comes in both 27” and 32” models, both of which offer 4K resolution. The monitors use a 3,840 x 2,160 pixel IPS LC...

06-19-22 -

Leica M6 film scans from Germany (DPReview TV)
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06-18-22 -

DPReview TV: The most expensive camera in the world
Leica made history this week by selling a camera at auction for the highest price ever. Why is this particular camera so special? Chris and Jordan went to Germany to check the camera out themselves, and talk to Leica about why it's an important p...

06-17-22 -

NASA's Perseverance rover spies surprising piece of ripped thermal blanket on...
Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover spotted a bit of trash on the Martian surface. The shiny litter should look familiar to Perseverance, as it appears to be a piece of thermal blanket from the rover's descent in e...

06-17-22 -

Film Friday: SantaColor 100 is a new 35mm color negative film made from an ae...
Santa 1000, a Finish film manufacturer best known for its black and white film, has released SantaColor 100, a new color negative film stock based on a type of film originally designed for aerial surveillance photography. Although Santa 100...

06-17-22 -

Atoll tripod collar makes camera angle adjustment a breeze, no matter your gear
Tripod collars aren't the most glamorous photo accessory, but that doesn't mean they aren't useful. A good tripod collar can make life much easier and your camera equipment more stable. It's always convenient to be able to easily adjust and...

06-16-22 -

Fujifilm announces Instax Mini Link 2 smartphone printer with new frames, mod...
Fujifilm has announced the Instax Mini Link 2 smartphone printer. It features numerous new features, including customizable frames and image color modes. Mini Link 2 also includes INSTAXAiR. The app allows the user to hold the Mini Link 2 i...

06-16-22 -

Nik Collection 5 announced with redesigned Color Efex and Analog Efex plug-ins
DxO has announced the latest release of its Nik Collection of plug-ins. The Nik Collection 5 includes eight plug-ins that can be used as standalone applications or with a host application, including Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop ...

06-16-22 -

Tamron announces $799 17-70mm F2.8 image-stabilized lens for Fujifilm X-mount...
Tamron has announced the launch of the 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD, a standard zoom lens for Fujifilm X-mount camera systems. The lens offers a 25.5–105mm full-frame equivalent field-of-view and is constructed of 16 elements in 12 grou...

06-16-22 -

DPReview TV is on TikTok!
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06-15-22 -

DJI announces the RS 3, DJI RS 3 Pro and DJI Transmission
DJI has announced three new tools for video makers using cinema and mirrorless cameras. The DJI RS 3 and RS 3 Pro stabilizers are the latest development in their Ronin gimbal series, while the Transmission is its very first wireless video m...

06-15-22 -

Video: See Photoshop's new 'Photo Restoration' Neural Filter in action
Following yesterday's news of major updates to its suite of Lightroom software, Adobe has also announced a new neural filter for Adobe Photoshop. The new AI-powered filter, Photo Restoration, is designed to automatically remove scratches, m...

06-15-22 -

Meike announces $399 8mm F2.8 lens for Micro Four Thirds camera systems
Meike has announced the release of a new 8mm F2.8 lens for Micro Four Thirds camera systems. The lens, which is fully manual and offers a 16mm full-frame equivalent focal length, is constructed of 17 elements in 12 groups, with multi-coated...

06-15-22 -

DJI joins L-mount alliance, adds ProRes 4444 XQ video capture to Ronin 4D
DJI has announced it’s joining the L-mount alliance, making it the fifth member of the partnership that consists of Leica, Leitz Cine, Panasonic and Sigma. The L-mount alliance’s self-proclaimed goal is ‘is to provide photographers wi...

06-15-22 -

We're hiring! DPReview is looking for a Reviews Editor
DPReview is hiring! We're looking for a Reviews Editor to join our Seattle-based team. You will create content for the largest audience of photography and video enthusiasts in the world, and help lead our efforts to create best-in-class rev...

06-15-22 -

Shooting the Velocity Invitational at Laguna Seca with the Canon EOS R3
The EOS R3 is Canon's flagship mirrorless camera. Its pro-level features include a stacked CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus, fully electronic shutter with 30 fps shooting, eye-controlled autofocus, subject recognition, and an optical viewfin...

06-14-22 -

Adobe says Photoshop for web will be free for everyone...eventually
Adobe has announced it’s testing a new web-based version of Photoshop that will be free to use for anyone with an Adobe account. Although this beta test is currently limited to Canada, Adobe says it plans to make this available to all use...

06-14-22 -

Adobe Lightroom updates: Video editing, new presets, more AI and other key im...
Adobe Lightroom on desktop, mobile and web now supports video editing. After a long wait and many requests, users can finally edit video in Lightroom using the same sliders that you use to edit your photos. You can also use presets, includi...

06-14-22 -

A bit confused: what's a HEIF and why do we need 10-bit stills and video?
The latest cameras from most brands are adding 10-bit video (and often stills) capture options. The Canon EOS R5 and R6, for instance, gain both. 10-bit video, 10-bit stills modes and the ability to shoot 'HEIF' files are all features inc...

06-14-22 -

Capture One 22 (15.3.0) adds improved tethering, Magic Eraser and more
Capture One has announced Capture One 22 (15.3.0). The new update is available now and includes many new features and improved performance. In March, Capture One shared its roadmap for 2022, and promised improvements to its software's effic...

06-14-22 -

Sony brings 8K 4:2:2 10-bit video, reduced res lossless Raw stills to its fla...
Sony has announced a pair of firmware updates for its a1 and a7S III mirrorless camera systems, bringing new and improved shooting modes to its two of its newest cameras. Firmware version 1.3 for Sony a1 Firmware version 1.3 for Sony...

06-13-22 -

Oskar Barnack's 0-Series Leica prototype camera sold for a record-setting $15...
At the 40th Leitz Photographica Auction, Oskar Barnack's personal 0-Series Leica camera sold for just over $15M, shattering the expected high end of the $2.2 to $3.3M hammer price range that the auction house expected. The final hammer pric...

06-13-22 -

Venus Optics announces $499 Laowa 90mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens for full-...
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa 90mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO, its latest macro lens designed for full-frame mirrorless camera systems. The lens is constructed of 13 elements in 10 groups, including three extrea-low dispersion (ED) elem...

06-13-22 -

What are 'mist filters' and what do they do to your photographs?
Mist filters come in all shapes and sizes. Kolari Vision’s clip-in filters sit between your lens and sensor in compatible mirrorless camera systems. Pro Mist filters. Black Mist filters. Cinebloom filters. While the name varies from one...

06-12-22 -

Hubble determines the mass of an isolated black hole speeding around the Milk...
Illustration Credit: FECYT, IAC Astronomers believe there could be as many as 100 million black holes among the stars in the Milky Way galaxy alone. Despite the many theorized black holes, it's been a struggle for scientists to identify a...

06-11-22 -

DPReview TV: Top five annoying camera quirks
We spend a lot of time discussing the major strengths and weaknesses of the cameras we review, but what about the small irritations? Chris and Jordan highlight the top five things annoy the daylights out of them. Subscribe to our YouTube channel...

06-10-22 -

Leica's latest limited-edition camera is a gold-plated M10-P kit expected to ...
In the event Leica’s $20,000 ‘Titan’ camera kit wasn’t enough to satiate your need for ultra-expensive cameras, fear not. Leica has announced it’s teaming up with Thai Beverage to release limited-edition gold Leica M6 cameras to c...

06-10-22 -

Photographer uses AI to create unique camera designs inspired by pop culture
DALL-E 2 is an artificial intelligence program created by OpenAI that can create images and art from a natural language text description. For example, you can type 'An astronaut riding a horse in a photorealistic style,' and DALL-E 2 will c...