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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Welcome to the 850th DPReview Newsletter!

This week we're drawing breath after the rash of new releases over the past couple of weeks, and while we're still waiting to receive reviewable samples of Fujifilm's GFX 100S and X-E4, we're continuing to work hard on testing the new Sony a1. You'll find links to some of that recent content below, and keep an eye out on our homepage for more, very soon.

Thanks for reading

Barney


DPReview TV: Sony a7 III vs. Fujifilm X-T4 - who's the king of enthusiast cameras?

The Sony a7 III and Fujifilm X-T4 aren't cameras we would normally compare head-to-head. Yet, they're two of the most popular enthusiast models available today. Watch Chris and Jordan duke it out over which one is best.

Watch the latest episode of DPRTV

Why Raw video might not be the game-changer you expect

Raw video is an increasingly common feature, but don't expect it to be easy to exploit its full potential, or for there to be as much to gain as the switch to Raw gives for stills.

Read more about Raw video

Sony a1 added to studio test scene for stills and video

The 50MP sensor in the Alpha 1 is all-new, and represents the latest technology that Sony is capable of. We're moving full-steam ahead with our full review, and put it in front of our studio test scene. Check out how it compares.

Check out how the Sony a1 performs in our studio

Comparison Review: Can VueScan or SilverFast archive your film better?

Being cooped up inside doesn't mean you have to take a break from photography. If you've got negatives from way back when, what's the best software around to scan them? Check out our in-depth comparison to find out.

Read more about how VueScan and SilverFast compare

News updates
Published Thursday, February 18, 2021 1:00:00 AM GMT

Ricoh has published a development update for its forthcoming Pentax K-3 Mark III APS-C DSLR, citing supply chain issues as the reason for the delay.

Published Wednesday, February 17, 2021 8:25:00 PM GMT

The Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is an EF-mount Super 35mm camera that takes features from Blackmagic Design URSA lineup and brings it to the familiar, compact form factor.

Published Wednesday, February 17, 2021 4:29:00 PM GMT

Nikon doesn't specify what kind of products we might see this sensor inside, but due to its square format, it's more likely destined for industrial applications than consumer cameras.

Published Wednesday, February 17, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT

Being cooped up inside doesn't mean you have to take a break from photography. If you've got negatives from way back when, what's the best software around to scan them? Check out our in-depth comparison to find out.

Published Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:39:00 PM GMT

A new page on Sony Japan's website is teasing the release of a compact Cinema Line camera set to be released at 11:00am JST on February 24.

Published Tuesday, February 16, 2021 8:09:00 PM GMT

OmniVision’s new 50MP OV50A smartphone image sensor uses ‘Quad Pixel’ phase detection autofocus, which OmniVision claims offers ‘DSLR-like’ performance for both stills and video.

Published Tuesday, February 16, 2021 6:22:00 PM GMT

Fox Sports hired Beverly Hills Aerials to provide FPV and cinema drones to help cover the annual Daytona 500 auto race.

Published Tuesday, February 16, 2021 5:24:00 PM GMT

Have you ever wondered how a film motion picture camera works? The Slow Mo Guys YouTube channel is here to show us using an incredible 1000 fps 4K camera.

Published Tuesday, February 16, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

In this video, the team at Via Films takes the DJI RS 2 along on a shoot in Portland Oregon, creating commercial content for Seattle-based gear company SOG.

Published Monday, February 15, 2021 9:02:00 PM GMT

Commercial film director Nate Townsend experienced an immense personal loss last year when his father, Tom, passed away. Nate dealt with his grief through creation and made a short film for Leica exploring loss, legacy, and passing craft between generations.

Published Monday, February 15, 2021 8:50:00 PM GMT

The first is the Voigtlander Ultron Vintage Line 35mm F2 Aspherical Type II VM for Leica M mount camera systems and the other is the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 35mm F2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M and Sony E mount camera systems.

Published Monday, February 15, 2021 5:19:00 PM GMT

The kit isn't set to hit shelves until November, but you can already get a peek at the green-adorned GR III, which Ricoh says is the first product for its 'GRowING project.'

Published Monday, February 15, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT

The 50MP sensor in the Alpha 1 is all-new, and represents the latest technology that Sony is capable of. We're moving full-steam ahead with our full review, and put it in front of our studio test scene. Check out how it compares.

Published Monday, February 15, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

Fujifilm's new XF 27mm F2.8 R WR is so nice, we decided to keep shooting with it and fill out our gallery with more samples. It's sharp, small and light-weight, making it the perfect lens for walking around; we especially enjoyed it paired with the X-Pro3.

Published Sunday, February 14, 2021 7:51:00 PM GMT

The LA-FE1 makes it possible to use Sony’s latest AF technology, including Eye-AF, with Sony AF-I, AF-P and AF-S lenses.

Published Sunday, February 14, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT

Raw video is an increasingly common feature, but don't expect it to be easy to exploit its full potential, or for there to be as much to gain as the switch to Raw gives for stills.

Published Saturday, February 13, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT

The Sony a7 III and Fujifilm X-T4 aren't cameras we would normally compare head-to-head. Yet, they're two of the most popular enthusiast models available today. Watch Chris and Jordan duke it out over which one is best.

Published Friday, February 12, 2021 9:01:00 PM GMT

The video, uploaded by YouTuber Tech Buff PH, has since been made private, but in it, we get a glimpse at what appears to be an unreleased Xiaomi Mi 11 'Ultra' smartphone with a large, unique camera bump.

Published Friday, February 12, 2021 4:19:00 PM GMT

On regular neighborhood walks with his daughter, photographer and camera-maker Brendan has been amassing an impressive collection of wildflowers. Now, he's making near-life-size prints of them using a camera obscura and his color reversal process.

Published Friday, February 12, 2021 3:37:00 PM GMT

The Natural History Museum selected one winner and four finalists for the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year's People's Choice Awards.

Published Friday, February 12, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT

The Voigtlander Bessaflex TM truly could've been the go-to body for folks looking to put their dusty manual focus lenses to good use, no matter what their mount. Unfortunately, it showed up to the camera party a bit too early.

Published Thursday, February 11, 2021 9:29:00 PM GMT

Canon has announced a new computer-vision artificial intelligence system, and it underpins a brand-new iOS app, Photo Culling. Canon's new app helps you organize the photos on your smartphone by grading them and recommending images for deletion.

Published Thursday, February 11, 2021 7:00:00 PM GMT

As far as what's inside the FX3 camera shown off in the images, little is known, but the two leaked photos give us a good look at what its form factor will be.

Published Thursday, February 11, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT

The Sony Alpha 1 is Sony's flagship mirrorless camera for, well, just about anything. With a 50MP sensor, it gives you tons of resolution, but it also lets you fire off burst images at 30 fps for fast action sports. Add in 8K video capture and you have a really impressive package.

Published Thursday, February 11, 2021 2:55:00 PM GMT

Canadian developer Jacob Jackson has put his experience working with AI to interesting use with his new Same Energy search engine. Same Energy is developed to show you visually similar images with its results.

Published Thursday, February 11, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

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