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Thursday, January 24, 2019

Welcome to the 743rd DPReview newsletter

This week we're continuing to work on Sony's new APS-C mirrorless camera, the a6400, and you'll find links to some recent analysis and a full sample gallery in the links below. We also wrapped up a review of Nikon's new 'standard' lens, the Z 50mm F1.8 S, which it turns out isn't 'standard' at all. And as if that wasn't enough, Olympus just launched a new flagship camera! You can read more about the new OM-D E-M1X here.

Review: Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S

One of three lenses launched alongside the Nikon Z6 and Z7, on the face of it the Z 50mm F1.8 S might appear the most pedestrian of the group, but it might just be the niftiest fifty we've ever seen.

Read our full review of the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S

Olympus launches OM-D E-M1X: a fast, pro-grade M43 flagship

After several teasers, Olympus has revealed its sports-oriented OM-D E-M1X to the world. This rugged camera has a 20MP Four Thirds sensor, built-in 7-stop image stabilization, a 121-point hybrid AF system, burst shooting at up to 18 fps with continuous AF, motorsports / train / aircraft recognition and much, much more.

Learn more about the Olympus OM-D E-M1X

Lens sample gallery: Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD

The Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 is a compact and lightweight lens for full-frame Canon and Nikon DSLRs. We took it on grand tour of Seattle's top tourist spots and found it makes a pleasant, albeit wide, walking around lens.

Check out our samples from the Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4

Should I buy the Sony a6400? Here’s how it compares

The Sony a6400 is, in many ways, just a refreshed a6300. But its overhauled AF system makes a big difference. We look at how it compares with its rivals in and beyond the E-mount system.

Learn more about the Sony a6400

News updates
Published Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT

The Olympus OM-D E-M1X is a more powerful dual-grip evolution of the E-M1 II. Aimed at sports shooters it promises improved AF, including advanced subject recognition, along with the highest-ever rated image stabilization system.

Published Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT

With a double grip and double batteries, the Olympus E-M1X is the company's largest mirrorless camera to date - and yet, the big story is all on the inside.

Published Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT

After several teasers, Olympus has revealed its sports-oriented OM-D E-M1X to the world. This rugged camera has a 20MP Four Thirds sensor, built-in 7-stop image stabilization, a 121-point hybrid AF system, burst shooting at up to 18 fps with continuous AF, motorsports / train / aircraft recognition and much, much more.

Published Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT

Olympus just announced its new flagship camera, the OM-D E-M1X, and Chris and Jordan are already here with their review. Tune in to see them put this new model to the test in the frozen north, and find out what they think of it.

Published Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT

Olympus has released the ultimate Micro Four Thirds sports camera in the E-M1X and we've been busy pointing it at as many fast-moving subjects as humanly possible. Peep our first samples.

Published Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT

Want to know more about the new Olympus E-M1X camera? DPReview will be hosting a YouTube Live event at 9:00 AM Pacific time with editors Richard Butler and Carey Rose to answer any questions you may have. They will also share their own first impressions of the camera.

Published Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT

Olympus announced the development of a pro-level super-telephoto zoom the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro. This hefty lens is equivalent to 300-800mm on Micro Four Thirds bodies without the teleconverter and 375-1000mm with it. The lens will be available in 2020.

Published Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT

Olympus today also announced a 2X teleconverter, which is compatible with its 300mm F4 and 40-150mm F2.8 lenses, as well as the 150-400mm which is under development. The company has also released an updated lens roadmap showing what's to come.

Published Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT

Arriving in late February, the FL-700WR is freezeproof, dustproof and splashproof and offers wireless radio communication to act as commander or receiver.

Published Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:28:00 PM GMT

Vitec Imaging Solutions, the company behind Manfrotto, JOBY, Gitzo and others, has announced it's acquiring Syrp, a camera accessory manufacturer that specializes in video motion control products.

Published Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:48:00 PM GMT

Despite viral photographs suggesting otherwise, Instagram claims it's not limiting how many accounts particular posts reach.

Published Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:46:00 PM GMT

Winning images will be seen on and offline across the globe but read the small print to understand what's happening to your images when participating in the contest.

Published Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:31:00 PM GMT

Sony is reportedly forming a subsidiary in Amsterdam in an effort to avoid issues as a result of Brexit, but 'business functions, facilities, departments, sites and location of [Sony employees in the UK] will remain unchanged.'

Published Wednesday, January 23, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

Announced at CP+ in 2018, the Sigma 28mm F1.4 Art has proven itself to be one heck of a sharp lens in our use so far.

Published Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:46:00 PM GMT

EIZO has released an updated version of its display calibration program ColorNavigator 7 that brings along new features and support.

Published Tuesday, January 22, 2019 6:51:00 PM GMT

An incredibly rare contact sheet from the last known photo shoot of Marilyn Monroe has appeared on eBay for $195,000.

Published Tuesday, January 22, 2019 6:30:00 PM GMT

After teasing it last autumn, DJI has announced the pricing and availability of the optional Multilink accessory for its Inspire 2 and Cendence controllers

Published Tuesday, January 22, 2019 5:24:00 PM GMT

The Live Planet VR System is an all-in-one package designed to simplify the process of creating, storing and sharing immersive video content on-demand with a high-powered 16-camera array at the center of the platform.

Published Tuesday, January 22, 2019 5:06:00 PM GMT

Samsung's latest image sensor offers a high pixel count in a tiny package.

Published Tuesday, January 22, 2019 3:13:00 PM GMT

Meike has released a budget 50mm lens for Canon and Nikon's full-frame mirrorless camera systems.

Published Tuesday, January 22, 2019 3:00:00 PM GMT

One of three lenses launched alongside the Nikon Z6 and Z7, on the face of it the Z 50mm F1.8 S might appear the most pedestrian of the group, but it might just be the niftiest fifty we've ever seen.

Published Monday, January 21, 2019 10:31:00 PM GMT

Panoram is a simple app that makes it easy to split up panoramas so it's easier to post on Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat 'Stories.'

Published Monday, January 21, 2019 7:27:00 PM GMT

News results from Google might be missing a few images if a new EU Copyright Directive passes.

Published Monday, January 21, 2019 4:40:00 PM GMT

Professional commercial photographer Moe Lauchert shares an incredible gallery of film photographs he captured on Ilford HP5 with a Nikonos 5 while serving as a diver at NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston, Texas.

Published Monday, January 21, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

This week, Sony introduced its newest APS-C camera, the a6400. Of course, Chris and Jordan were on hand to take it for a spin and test out all the new features.

Published Sunday, January 20, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

The Sony a6400 is, in many ways, just a refreshed a6300, but its overhauled AF system makes a big difference. We look at how it compares with its rivals in and beyond the E-mount system.

Published Saturday, January 19, 2019 7:40:00 PM GMT

Glove and Boots take a humorous look into the history of photographs and how far technology has come since the days of caveman hand selfies.

Published Saturday, January 19, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

We've been shooting with a beta version of the Sony a9's upcoming firmware 5.0. While there's much more analysis to come, we can say it makes for a dead simple AF tracking user experience. Take a look at some of our samples.

Published Friday, January 18, 2019 11:05:00 PM GMT

A statement following internal investigation by DJI alleges a number of employee were part of an internal corruption scandal that overcharged DJI for parts and materials.

Published Friday, January 18, 2019 8:40:00 PM GMT

Astrophotography fans will be treated to the sight a rare super blood wolf Moon this weekend, and lots of helpful people are offering advice on how best to photograph it.

Published Friday, January 18, 2019 6:50:00 PM GMT

Accessory maker K&F Concept is offering a range of adapters, allowing the use of non-Nikon as well as Nikon F lenses on the new Nikon Z mirrorless cameras.

Published Friday, January 18, 2019 4:56:00 PM GMT

Nikon has announced two superzoom compact cameras, the Coolpix B600 and the Coolpix A1000.

Published Thursday, January 17, 2019 6:38:00 PM GMT

Lens maker Tamron has confirmed that new firmware issued at the end of last year to make certain lenses compatible with Nikon’s Z7 camera will also work for owners of the Z6.

Published Thursday, January 17, 2019 4:27:00 PM GMT

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has captured a photo of Earth that's being compared to the iconic 'Pale Blue Dot' captured by the Voyager 1 space probe in 1990.

Published Thursday, January 17, 2019 3:54:00 PM GMT

GoPro has updated its Fusion ecosystem with new firmware for the Fusion camera and updates to the Fusion Studio software as well as the Adobe Premiere and After Effects plug-ins.

Published Thursday, January 17, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

The Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 is a compact and light-weight lens for full-frame Canon and Nikon DSLRs. We took it on grand tour of Seattle's top tourist spots and found it makes a pleasant, albeit wide, walking around lens.