Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Friday, August 2, 2019

Meyer Optik brand is set to come back to life after optimization of mechanical and optical designs of the Trioplan 100 II is almost finished. The company will reintroduce six re-formatted lenses this year and will offer one completely new model

Benro has dramatically expanded its gimbal offerings with the new X Series, which has options for DSLR, mirrorless and smartphone camera systems.

It's taken a little longer than expected, but the 13.5mm full-frame equivalent lens is now available to pre-order.

GoPro has streamlined its mobile offerings by combining its Quick video editing toolkit into its main GoPro app for an all-in-one solution to capturing, editing and sharing GoPro footage from your mobile device.

DJI has finally entered the lucrative drone racing market with its Digital FPV System.

Photographer Jeanette Moses tries out four high-end camera straps while on the job including the Holdfast Skinny MoneyMaker, Holdfast MoneyMaker Solo, Peak Design Slide and the BlackRapid Nicole Elliot. Her pick, the Peak Design Slide, is also the most affordable.

Yongnuo has officially launched its YN200 Speedlite, a compact flash that packs plenty of power.

The Social Media Addiction Reduction Technology (SMART) Act would restrict social media platforms from using ‘addictive and deceptive techniques’ allegedly intended to ‘exploit users.’

The Pentax KP IR is more or less identical to the standard KP with the exception that its IR filter has been removed to allow the sensor to capture non-visible light.

The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R is a big, high-resolution mirrorless camera with pro-level build and controls. We've completed our full review of the S1R's image quality, autofocus and more - take a look.

Sweet Lou Photography has put the ARRI 150, ARRI 300 and ARRI 650 to the test to see which one can best fry an egg for his ongoing YouTube series ‘Stupid Photo Challenge.’

Time-of-flight sensors can measure distances by measuring the time it takes for a laser pulse to travel until it hits an object and is reflected back.

Nikon has introduced the Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S lens for its full-frame mirrorless system. This short telephoto prime has 12 elements, a nine-blade aperture and minimum focus distance of 0.8m (2.6ft). It will be available in September for $799.

Canon EOS R and Nikon Z owners can now buy some of Lensbaby's most popular products for their respective lens mounts.

A recent video from YouTube channel Insider shows how photo illustrator Walt Wick crafted and captured the mesmerizing scenes inside Scholastic’s 90's I Spy book series.

Scientists at the University of California San Diego have designed and built a prototype of a contact lens that is controlled by eye motion.

We don't know what exactly the RED Komodo is, but we do know what it isn't.

Pelican has launched a new collection of cases that combines its Pick N Pluck foam with the TrekPak travel system to create the ultimate modular storage solution for photo gear.

The Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm F1.7 is the fastest wide zoom available for the Micro Four Thirds system. We've been shooting with it for a few weeks and are impressed with what we've seen thus far. Check out our sample gallery and judge for yourself.

Previously reserved for use as a standalone app and a plug-in for Lightroom and Photoshop, JPEGmini's image compression program is now available as a plug-in for Capture One 12.

These Pinterest-inspired boards serve as a way to inform and inspire by gathering together bits and pieces of other art and info.

Topaz Studio 2 adds a number of new editing tools, filters and other goodies to Topaz Labs‘ image editing program.

Fujifilm has issued a service advisory for a small number of GFX 100 camera units with faulty shutter lock mechanisms that can cause accidental shutter actuations.

Do you remember the custom focus limiter? Chris and Jordan do, and they explain why camera makers should embrace this feature for both stills and video.

International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) has announced the winning images and finalists of the 13th Macro Art Photo Project, featuring the work of photographers from around the world.

The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VII is the seventh completely new model in the company's pocketable large sensor zoom compact series. Confused about how it's different? We don't blame you. Here's what you need to know.

Erez Marom traveled to Northern Argentina to photograph the recent total solar eclipse, where the combination of clear skies, a low sun and a two-minute totality window made for a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

A good tripod can be an essential tool for the traveling photographer. This week Chris and Jordan review four great travel tripods from Manfrotto, Sirui, Gitzo and Peak Design that get the job done while still leaving room in your bag for your other gear.

Jared Polin of FroKnowsPhoto has shared a new video with the self-explanatory title ‘ASMR Photography.’

Reviews Editor Carey Rose went to Mexico on a vacation and brought a tiny camera that takes about the same photos as the comparatively huge Canon EOS 80D. Not bad.

Unusual lens guru Mathieu Stern acquired a Vest Pocket Kodak 127 film camera lens last used during World War 1 and subsequently shot a little video with it.