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Friday, August 24, 2018

Welcome to the 723rd DPReview newsletter!

What a week! After numerous teasers Nikon announced its new full-frame mirrorless platform, known as 'Z'. We covered the launch and products extensively, including a preview, gallery and analysis. You can find all of our Z-series coverage right here. Nikon wasn't the only one with new products, with Panasonic and Leica getting into the action, as well.

With Photokina approaching, we imagine that there are plenty of new cameras still to come!

Thanks for reading,
Jeff

First Impressions Review: Nikon Z 7

Nikon shook up the camera world this week with the announcement of its Z-series of full-frame mirrorless cameras. The flagship is the Z 7, which features a 45MP sensor, hybrid AF system, ultra-high-res EVF and 4K video with extensive manual controls. Our in-depth First Impressions Review should answer any question you might have about this exciting new camera.

Read our Nikon Z 7 First Impressions Review

Nikon Z 6 hands-on and future lens roadmap

Every new camera system needs lenses, and Nikon has laid out its plans for the next three years. We were able to get a look at some of them, and had some hands-on time with the midrange Z 6 camera, as well.

Read our Z 6 hands-on and future lens gallery

Panasonic DC-LX100 II First Impressions Review

Nikon wasn't the only one making noise this week. Panasonic has finally updated its LX100 enthusiast compact with a new 'Mark II' model. The LX100 II sports a higher resolution multi-aspect sensor, a touchscreen LCD and numerous 4K Photo tricks.

Read our Panasonic LX100 II First Impressions Review

DJI releases Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom

Another long-awaited product is a replacement for DJI's Mavic Pro drones, and the company delivered two of them: one with a zoom lens and another with a 1" sensor.

Learn more about the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom

Leica M10-P sample gallery

Leica introduced a 'big brother' to its M10 rangefinder camera, known as the M10-P. It's a 'steathier' model with a quieter shutter and no 'red dot' on the front, and also offers a touchscreen. We took it out for a spin and put together a sample gallery for you to check out.

View our Leica M10-P sample gallery

News updates
Published Friday, August 24, 2018 3:32:00 PM GMT

Meike has launched a new 25mm T2.2 cine lens for Micro Four Third (MFT) camera systems.

Published Friday, August 24, 2018 2:51:00 PM GMT

Nikon is getting into the XQD card business. Its new cards come in 64GB and 120GB versions and boast a maximum read speed of 440MB/s and a maximum write speed of 400MB/s.

Published Friday, August 24, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

Most DPReview staff members were lucky enough to get their hands on a Nikon Z 7 ahead of launch, so we've had time to form some initial impressions. Here's what we think of the system as it stands now – and where we would like to see Nikon take it in the next couple of years.

Published Friday, August 24, 2018 11:00:00 AM GMT

Nikon's new Z 7 mirrorless camera promises to be useful for video work as well as still photography, and includes features such as 4:2:2 10-bit video over HDMI, usable autofocus in video, and improved video processing. We've put together a quick sample reel recorded at Nikon's launch event in New York.

Published Thursday, August 23, 2018 7:39:00 PM GMT

DJI has announced two new additions to its Mavic series of portable drones, in the process addressing two of the most frequent requests from its customers. The Mavic 2 Pro brings a larger 1-inch type sensor to the Mavic line, while the Mavic 2 Zoom includes an optical zoom lens.

Published Thursday, August 23, 2018 7:00:00 PM GMT

A Russian website has published a full hands-on review of a Google Pixel 3 pre-production unit.

Published Thursday, August 23, 2018 5:45:00 PM GMT

The higher resolution Z 7 might be getting most of the attention, but Nikon's new Z 6 also has a lot going for it. We're at the launch of the Z system in Tokyo, where we took a closer look at the Z 6 and three forthcoming S-line lenses.

Published Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:33:00 AM GMT

Nikon has laid out its ambitious plans for the next three years of Z-mount lenses. The most eye-catching is a 58mm F0.95 'Noct' lens and, naturally, standard focal lengths such as an 85mm F1.8, 24-70mm F2.8 and 70-200mm F2.8 will be appearing in due course, as well.

Published Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:33:00 AM GMT

After years of speculation and a month of teasers, Nikon has lifted the curtain on its new Z-series full-frame mirrorless system. The flasgship Z 7 has a 45.7MP camera with built-in 5-axis image stabilization and a hybrid AF system with 493 phase-detect points.

Published Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:33:00 AM GMT

The Nikon Z 6 carries over many of the features from the Z 7, from its body design and EVF to many of its video specs, but uses a lower resolution sensor with fewer PDAF points. Since it's $600 cheaper, it should be accessible to a larger number of photographers.

Published Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:33:00 AM GMT

You can't launch a new camera system without lenses, and Nikon has three Nikkor Z-mount lenses available at and slightly after the launch of the Z 7 and Z 6. They include a 24-70 F4 S, 50mm F1.8 S and 35mm F1.8 S.

Published Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:33:00 AM GMT

Nikon's new Z-mount marks a major departure for the company, which (barring the short-lived 1-Series) for almost 60 years has relied on the 1950s-era F-mount for its interchangeable lens cameras. In this article we go hands-on with the first three 'Z' lenses: the 24-70 F4, 35mm F1.8 and 50mm F1.8.

Published Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:33:00 AM GMT

Nikon tells us it put a lot of thought into creating a consistent user experience between its new mirrorless cameras and its F-mount DSLRs. In this short video, we take a look at what the company got right - and where we think it could do better.

Published Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:33:00 AM GMT

Nikon's Z 7 is the first camera to use the all-new Z-mount, the company's first new full-frame mount since 1959. We've put together our first impressions based on quality shooting time with a pre-production camera - check out what we've found.

Published Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:33:00 AM GMT

The Nikon Z 7 is here and we've had the chance to shoot with a pre-production model here in Seattle. Take a look at our first sample images.

Published Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:31:00 AM GMT

With Nikon's entry into the full-frame mirrorless game, there's an awful lot to take in: a new mount, new lenses, new features and more. Get caught up quick with everything you need to know about the new, high-resolution Nikon Z 7 right here.

Published Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:29:00 AM GMT

The new Z-mount may be the big story for Nikon's new Z 6 and Z 7 cameras, but there's over 100 million F-mount Nikkor lenses floating around the world. Nikon's FTZ Adapter gives those old lenses a new lease on life, and we've had the chance to give it a go and see how it performs.

Published Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:29:00 AM GMT

Join us behind the scenes for this special episode of DPReview TV as we go hands-on with the new Nikon Z 7 mirrorless camera. After a couple days of intense shooting, we're ready to share our first impressions of this exciting new product.

Published Wednesday, August 22, 2018 9:53:00 PM GMT

A farm near Rochester, New York is celebrating Kodak's 130th anniversary with a unique tribute: a camera corn maze, complete with a flash and a strip of film.

Published Wednesday, August 22, 2018 4:30:00 PM GMT

Adobe has updated Adobe Lightroom CC to version 1.5, Adobe Lightroom Classic CC to version 7.5 and Adobe Camera Raw to version 10.5. The updates bring along a collection of new features, squash a few bugs, and add support for three new cameras and eight new lenses.

Published Wednesday, August 22, 2018 7:00:00 AM GMT

We got some hands-on time with a pre-production LX100 II to get a better feel for the improvements Panasonic's brought to the table. Here's a rundown of what's new – and what we think.

Published Wednesday, August 22, 2018 7:00:00 AM GMT

Panasonic has released the sequel to the venerable LX100 enthusiast compact. The DC-LX100 II features a multi-aspect 17MP Four Thirds sensor (borrowed from the GX9,) a higher resolution touchscreen LCD, a new monochrome mode, Bluetooth and more.

Published Wednesday, August 22, 2018 7:00:00 AM GMT

Panasonic's LX100 II enthusiast compact adds a higher resolution sensor, touchscreen LCD and Bluetooth to an already great camera. Find out the highlights (and a few lowlights) in this tour of the LX100 II.

Published Wednesday, August 22, 2018 7:00:00 AM GMT

Technical Editor Richard Butler is a longtime fan of the original LX100, a camera that he feels strikes an ideal balance between size and control. Here's why he's so eager to get his hands on the LX100 II.

Published Tuesday, August 21, 2018 7:00:00 PM GMT

Previously available for Canon shooters, Rokinon's ultra-wide 14mm F2.8 with autofocus will be available this fall for Nikon.

Published Tuesday, August 21, 2018 6:31:00 PM GMT

Insta360 underlines its ambitions in the professional space by launching the Insta360 Pro 2, a six-lens 8K 3D professional VR camera.

Published Tuesday, August 21, 2018 3:39:00 PM GMT

Three months after officially announcing the Canon equivalent, Yongnuo has released the YN 50mm F1.4N E II lens for Nikon F-mount cameras.

Published Tuesday, August 21, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

Leica has introduced the M10-P, a higher-priced version of the M10 that is the first M-series camera to sport a touchscreen display. Leica has removed the famous red dot and added a quieter shutter in order to make the camera more 'stealthy'.

Published Tuesday, August 21, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

We spent a few weekends with the M10's stealthier sibling, taking it for a spin around town from the neighborhood block party to balcony portrait sessions. Check out our initial samples.

Published Monday, August 20, 2018 6:56:00 PM GMT

A rising number of multi-camera designs means that sensor suppliers are struggling to meet increased demand.

Published Monday, August 20, 2018 4:07:00 PM GMT

Panasonic's Lumix DC-GX9 is a 20MP rangefinder-style mirrorless camera that aims to do a bit of everything. It borrows features from both the GX8 and the smaller GX80 / GX85, but does it strike the right balance?

Published Monday, August 20, 2018 2:15:00 PM GMT

Apparently, Huawei hasn't learned its lesson. Two years after passing off a DSLR image as a smartphone image, it's once again misleading consumers in a new, 30-second advertisement for its Novi 3 and 3i smartphones.

Published Monday, August 20, 2018 4:17:00 AM GMT

Nikon has posted teaser number five for its full-frame mirrorless system being announced in just three days. In this one, early users of the camera share their first impressions, and there's also a quick glimpse of an F-mount adapter.

Published Sunday, August 19, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

It's not just the Seattle team celebrating ten years since the announcement of the first mirrorless system. Chris and Jordan have also been looking back at the camera that started it all: the Panasonic Lumix DMC G1.

Published Saturday, August 18, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

On a hot and hazy afternoon, DPR staffer Carey Rose took the Panasonic Lumix GX9 and Lumix G Vario 35-100mm F2.8 lens to a neighborhood music festival to gather some impressions of the autofocus system. Here's what he found.

Published Saturday, August 18, 2018 12:00:00 PM GMT

The European Imaging and Sound Association has announced the winners of its 2018-19 awards, with Sony doing particularly well and coming away with five of the eighteen prizes.