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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Welcome to the 866th DPReview newsletter!

This week we've been putting Sigma's fp L through its paces in our studio, and getting to know Nikon's latest Z-mount macro lenses a little better. Meanwhile, we've updated our guide to the current crop of full-frame lenses for mirrorless, and Chris and Jordan have been taking a look at the current state of the high-end APS-C mirrorless market. You'll find links to all this and more below.

Thanks for reading!

Barney


Sigma fp L initial review update: Studio scene analysis

We've just completed our studio scene analysis of Sigma's diminutive fp L high-resolution mirrorless camera – take a look at how its 61 megapixel sensor performs against other mirrorless options in both Raw and JPEG, at high and low ISO values.

See how the Sigma fp L performs in our studio

Full frame mirrorless lens guide 2021

Lens availability is a critical part of choosing a camera system. Take a look at our updated guide to Nikon, Canon, Sony and Panasonic/Sigma/Leica mirrorless mounts to see how their lineups and technologies currently compare.

Read our updated full frame mirrorless lens guide

Hands-on with new Nikon Z 105mm and 50mm macro lenses

The Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S and 50mm F2.8 are the first macro lenses for Nikon's Z-mount. Go hands-on with us to learn more about these versatile lenses.

Read more about Nikon's new macro lenses

DPReview TV: High-end APS-C mirrorless camera comparison

This week, Chris and Jordan compare four flagship APS-C mirrorless cameras: the Sony a6600, Fujifilm X-T4, Canon M6 Mark II and Nikon Z50. See how these great models stack up against each other.

Watch the latest episode of DPRTV

News updates
Published Wednesday, June 16, 2021 6:26:00 PM GMT

BAD Equipment was founded this year by photographers, designers and engineers. Its first product is now on Kickstarter, the BAD Wrap. It is a posable, padded and waterproof wrap that you can use to protect your camera, lens, drone, tablet, computer and much more.

Published Wednesday, June 16, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

One of our favorite features on Fujifilm cameras is their Film Simulation modes, which let you quickly adjust the color and tone of photographs. The always-opinionated Chris and Jordan have their own favorites, which they cover in this episode of DPReview TV.

Published Tuesday, June 15, 2021 6:22:00 PM GMT

Kosmo Foto has announced a new 400 ISO panochromatic 35mm black-and-white film inspired by the noir aesthetics of the early 20th century. The film stock is currently being funded on Kickstarter.

Published Tuesday, June 15, 2021 3:13:00 PM GMT

The International Space Station (ISS) travels nearly 8 kilometers every second. Put another way, the ISS travels at more than 17,000 miles per hour. French astronaut Thomas Pesquet is currently aboard the ISS and has recently captured an image that shows just how fast that is.

Published Tuesday, June 15, 2021 2:27:00 PM GMT

We've just completed our studio scene analysis of Sigma's diminutive fp L high-resolution mirrorless camera – take a look at how its 61 megapixel sensor performs against other mirrorless options in both Raw and JPEG, at high and low ISO values.

Published Monday, June 14, 2021 10:30:00 PM GMT

After a three-year hiatus, the Blade 14 lineup is back with three models, all powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU. GPU options start with an NVIDIA RTX 3060 and top out with an RTX 3080 for those who need all the processing power.

Published Monday, June 14, 2021 5:02:00 PM GMT

Lens availability is a critical part of choosing a camera system. Take a look at our updated guide to Nikon, Canon, Sony and Panasonic/Sigma/Leica mirrorless mounts to see how their lineups and technologies currently compare.

Published Monday, June 14, 2021 4:37:00 PM GMT

A delay of up to three months to fix a packaging issue has annoyed some Gitzo customers, but not as much as the company's alleged lack of response to emails sent to a dedicated Gitzo address

Published Monday, June 14, 2021 3:30:00 PM GMT

According to CIPA's numbers, there are fewer camera units being shipped around the globe, but the value of the average camera unit being shipped is increasing at a steady pace.

Published Monday, June 14, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

In this interview, photographers Lisa and Tom Cuchara explain their background, the various kinds of photography that keep them creatively inspired, and why they chose to make the switch to Olympus's Micro Four Thirds system for their bird and nature work.

Published Monday, June 14, 2021 1:10:00 PM GMT

The image, which shows the Zhurong Rover and its Tianwen-1 lander in the frame, was captured using a remote camera dropped by the Zhurong rover.

Published Sunday, June 13, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

We pit Adobe's Premiere Pro against Apple's Final Cut Pro to see which video editor takes the performance crown. Same timeline, same footage, same effects... very different results.

Published Saturday, June 12, 2021 4:12:00 PM GMT

Gordon Laing has shared another Retro Review, this time showing off the 20-year-old Canon Pro90IS.

Published Saturday, June 12, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

This week, Chris and Jordan compare four flagship APS-C mirrorless cameras: the Sony a6600, Fujifilm X-T4, Canon M6 Mark II and Nikon Z50. See how these great models stack up against each other.

Published Friday, June 11, 2021 2:04:00 PM GMT

The lens features the same optical construction but adds electronic aperture control and a chip for transferring metadata between the lens and MFT camera it's attached to.

Published Friday, June 11, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

Sony teased its plans to enter the drone market for months. This week, it revealed several important details about its first model, the Airpeak S1, which gives us a look at the features and design philosophy Sony prioritized.

Published Friday, June 11, 2021 1:22:00 PM GMT

The L mount version of the lens retails for $799 and joins the previously-released versions for Canon RF, Leica M, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems.

Published Friday, June 11, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT

110 film is a cartridge-based system first launched in the early 1970s. It's easier to work with than 35mm but offers a smaller frame size. These days, you can pick up a 110 camera for cheap. Even better: you can still buy 110 film cartridges, new. Here's a primer on shooting this whacky, wonderful format in 2021.

Published Thursday, June 10, 2021 7:55:00 PM GMT

The entire teardown isn't complete yet, but iFixit has shared a short video that tears apart a new 12.9" M1 iPad Pro to show how Apple is using Mini LED technology to power the flagship iPad's XDR display.

Published Thursday, June 10, 2021 7:17:00 PM GMT

Photographer Sails Chong has access to a very diverse collection of cameras. He's recorded their sounds in a new, hypnotic video.

Published Thursday, June 10, 2021 5:19:00 PM GMT

Aside from incredibly small pixels, the 50MP sensor features new 'Double Super PDAF' technology, as well as an 'enhanced' Smart-ISO feature for better low-light focusing performance.

Published Thursday, June 10, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

The Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S and 50mm F2.8 are the first macro lenses for Nikon's Z-mount. Go hands-on with us to learn more about these versatile lenses.

Published Thursday, June 10, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

You've watched the video, now see the stills that Chris and Jordan shot while reviewing the new Olympus 8-25mm F4 Pro zoom. Find out why this lens will appeal to photographers and videographers who use the Micro Four Thirds system.