Friday, February 23, 2024 Six lens announcements, various firmware and product releases, a sample gallery from Japan and the long-awaited release of the Fujifilm X100VI. You might say things have been a little busy as of late.
Our team is still in Yokohama, Japan for the annual photo industry trade show, so who knows what else may be announced. But if anything is, we'll have it covered on our website!Finally, before you dive into this week's stories, please take a moment to fill out this short newsletter preferences survey.
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 | | The Fujifilm X100VI is the sixth iteration of Fujifilm's classically-styled large sensor compact. A 40MP X-Trans sensor, in-body stabilization and 6.2K video are among the updates. |
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 | | Sora is a text prompt-driven AI video generator capable of creating photo-realistic videos of humans, animals, landscapes and more. It's not perfect, but it's pretty darn close to being indistinguishable from reality and ushering in a near future of subjective truths. |
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 | | Want truly pocket-sized full-frame firepower? Check out the Olympus XA, compact 35mm rangefinder that's oh-so-fun to shoot. |
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| Sigma has announced its 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS 'Sports' super-telephoto lens. The lens has Sigma's latest image stabilization system and uses a linear motor for quick and quiet focusing, according to the company. Sony and L-mount owners can get it next month for $2999. |
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| The company's first lens with autofocus (when used on Sony E and Nikon Z mounts) features a 130° angle-of-view, 12cm (4.7") close focusing, and a weight of 420g (14.8oz). It is also available for RF and L-mounts but with manual focus. |
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| Sony will be shipping its new FE 24-50mm F2.8G this spring. This compact lens covers most of the popular focal lengths and offers dual linear AF motors that can keep up with the company's fastest cameras. It has focus, zoom, and aperture rings and is dust and moisture-resistant. |
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| Reader question of the week
Do you have a question you'd like to see in this section? Email me.
Last week, we asked you what our team should keep an eye for at CP+. Well, the show is still ongoing, so we'll punt that topic to next week. Instead, let's open up the old DPReview mailbag and see what's on your mind:
- "I’m curious what the best small camera is for taking photos while cycling?"
I think your best bet will be an action cam, like the GoPro12 Black. It's very compact and has nice IS that does well in action, and more importantly, there are a slew of accessories to help you securely mount it to your bike. Alternatively, if you have a newer smartphone with an IS mode, our reviewer also liked this bike mount. I hope that helps. Happy riding!
- "I was actually devastated when I heard the news that you were closing. Screenshots attached of my facebook posts throughout 2023 for proof! 😅 The world is a nicer place because DP Review survived!"
I love the screenshots; what a trip down memory lane! We're very glad we still get to do what we love and help everyone find the right gear for them. Onward! #25MoreYears
- "I thought DPReview closed, what happened?"
To paraphrase Mark Twain: the reports of our deaths are greatly exaggerated. This story should clear it all up.
- "I thought DPReview closed?"
Wait, seriously, am I being Punked?
- "What is punked?"
It's pretty much millennial "Candid Camera." - Shaminder
Here's our next question of the week: DPReview is attending CP+ next week. What should we keep an eye out for, what do you want to know?
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| Why is it called an F-stop? How does a flash work? What is the oldest camera in history? No question is too big or too small. What do you wonder about photography, video, history, culture, gear or creating? Submit your questions to our survey and we'll investigate the answers in upcoming articles! |
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| We take Fujifilm's extremely pocketable fixed-lens out for a trip through coffee shops, nightlife and across oceans. |
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| The Fujifilm X100VI is finally here. Here's how it stacks up against its predecessor. |
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| While the firmware update will improve the camera's autofocus capabilities, it will pointedly not introduce features that are new to the OM-1 II. |
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