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Thursday, January 7, 2021

Welcome to the 843rd DPReview Newsletter

Happy new year! As we look forward (cautiously) to life after 2020, even as major trade shows remain online-only, we're gearing up for the next wave of product announcements. Exciting things are on the way, I hope, and rest assured that we'll bring you all the latest news and reviews in 2021 just as we've been doing for more than 20 years. In the meantime you'll find links to recently-published content below.

Thanks for reading.

Barney


Field review: Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN

Sigma's 35mm F2 DG DN designed specifically for mirrorless cameras is a compact, well-built lens that produces lovely images. Is it a good fit for you? Find out in our field review.

Read our review of the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN

The Really Right Stuff Ascend-14 might be the ultimate travel tripod - if you can afford it

US manufacturer Really Right Stuff just released a new lightweight travel tripod, aimed at active and weight-conscious photographers that don't want to compromise on quality. Does its performance justify its high price? Find out in our initial review.

Read our review of the RRS Ascend-14

DPReview Readers' Choice Awards 2020: Product of the Year

After two rounds of voting, DPReview readers have decided on their favorite product (and runners-up) of 2020. Find out which cameras and lenses topped the list!

See the results of this year's Readers' Choice Awards

Gear of the Year: Carey's choice - Sony a9 II

Attempting a road trip in the middle of a pandemic offers plenty of opportunities for things to go awry. Good thing the Sony a9 II proved to be about as reliable as the vehicle it was traveling in.

Read about why Carey picked the Sony a9 II as his gear of the year

News updates
Published Wednesday, January 6, 2021 8:56:00 PM GMT

Building upon its GPT-3 language model, OpenAI's new AI creation, DALL-E, can create images of anything you can describe with varying levels of success. If you want an image of a turtle in a forest from the perspective of a fisheye lens, DALL-E can do it.

Published Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:13:00 PM GMT

BlinkAI's patented AI-powered image enhancement technology works alongside the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC inside the Mi 11 smartphone to get the most out of low-light video footage.

Published Wednesday, January 6, 2021 3:20:00 PM GMT

The inventor says if you already have a 3D printer this medium format film carrier will cost about $100 to make, and will advance each frame into position ready to be photographed. Once made and assembled it should make film copying much quicker and easier.

Published Wednesday, January 6, 2021 2:47:00 PM GMT

EASA recently passed a uniform set of rules for commercial and hobbyist drone pilots. It will now make it easier for travelers to legally fly.

Published Wednesday, January 6, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

Sigma's 35mm F2 DG DN designed specifically for mirrorless cameras is a compact, well-built lens that produces lovely images. Is it a good fit for you? Find out in our field review.

Published Tuesday, January 5, 2021 8:52:00 PM GMT

The OV32B offers 32MP stills, 8MP pixel-binned stills in low-light, and 1080p video at up to 180 fps.

Published Tuesday, January 5, 2021 8:21:00 PM GMT

Ahead of this year's virtual CES, Dell has announced new additions to its UltraSharp family of monitors, including a 40" curved 5K monitor.

Published Tuesday, January 5, 2021 6:50:00 PM GMT

The 24mm F2.8 1.33x anamorphic lens is now being crowdfunded on IndieGoGo, where it's already surpassed its funding goal.

Published Tuesday, January 5, 2021 3:31:00 PM GMT

Olympus has confirmed the transfer of its imaging business to Japan Industrial Partners Inc. has been completed, paving way for the future of the OM and Zuiko brands.

Published Tuesday, January 5, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

After two rounds of voting, DPReview readers have decided on their favorite product (and runners-up) of 2020. Find out which cameras and lenses topped the list!

Published Tuesday, January 5, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

DPReview TV's Don Komarechka is famous for his snowflake macro photography. This week, he gives us a quick lesson on how it's done. Give it a watch, then try it yourself!

Published Monday, January 4, 2021 8:57:00 PM GMT

Godox, the maker of many lights and lighting accessories, has announced the AD100Pro. The lightweight, compact strobe includes a magnetic round head and incorporates an impressive array of features, including wireless compatibility.

Published Monday, January 4, 2021 7:12:00 PM GMT

In a move that has arguably been more than a decade in the making, Adobe has ended its support for Flash, which it first acquired when it bought Macromedia in 2005. Adobe Flash has had a tumultuous nearly 25 years of existence, but despite its problems and bugs, Flash was a staple of the internet experience for many years.

Published Monday, January 4, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT

US manufacturer Really Right Stuff just released a new lightweight travel tripod, aimed at active and weight-conscious photographers that don't want to compromise on quality. Does its performance justify its high price? Find out in our initial review.

Published Monday, January 4, 2021 2:17:00 PM GMT

Congress finally passes CASE to allow copyright holders to make small claims without resorting to costly legal processes via federal courts. The act should make pursuing infringements much easier and realistic for individuals and small photo businesses

Published Monday, January 4, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

Join filmmaker Justin Balog and his cycling partner Remi McManus as they take a trip through the Sonoran desert in the Southwestern United States with the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm F1.7 ASPH.

Published Sunday, January 3, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT

Despite some tough competition from Canon's excellent EOS R5, Sony's a7R IV remains at the top of the pack in our 'best camera for landscape photography' buying guide.

Published Friday, January 1, 2021 6:20:00 PM GMT

We made it! With 2020 finally behind us, we'd like to wish you all a very happy new year.

Published Thursday, December 31, 2020 8:33:00 PM GMT

In a year so very different from others, little has changed on the photography gear rental front. Canon takes 7 of the top 10 spots, with Sony taking the remaining three, and Nikon overtakes Sigma for third place.

Published Thursday, December 31, 2020 6:00:00 PM GMT

Attempting a road trip in the middle of a pandemic offers plenty of opportunities for things to go awry. Good thing the Sony a9 II proved to be about as reliable as the vehicle it was traveling in.

Published Thursday, December 31, 2020 5:00:00 PM GMT

We've taken a look back at our year of Instagram posts to the @DPReview account and compiled the 10 most popular cameras of 2020, based on most 'likes' to a single post.

Published Thursday, December 31, 2020 3:00:00 PM GMT

As this tumultuous year comes to an end, we thought we'd round up some of the biggest news stories of the past 12 months. Join us in taking a look at the highs – and lows – of 2020 in the world of photography.