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Thursday, June 30, 2022

We're back with another round-up of the latest photography news. Below are a few of the biggest stories of the week, followed by a summary of all the articles we've covered since our last newsletter. 

Happy early Canada Day to our Canadian readers and happy 4th of July to our American readers! 

Gannon


Nikon announces new APS-C vlogging camera

Nikon has announced the Z30, its newest APS-C Z-mount camera. The camera is effectively a Z50 with its EVF chopped off and the articulating rear display from the Z fc. Check out our news coverage, initial review and DPReview TV’s initial review.

Nikon announces its new 400mm F4.5 VR S super-telephoto lens

Alongside the Z30, Nikon also announced a new 400mm F4.5 VR S super-telephoto lens for Z-mount cameras. The lens is incredibly compact, coming in only slightly larger than the company's 70–200mm F2.8 Z-mount zoom lens, and all without the help of any Phase Fresnel elements. Check out our news coverage and DPReview TV’s Director’s Cut preview.

Capture One Mobile for iPad released bringing a Lightroom alternative to iPadOS for $5/month

Capture One Mobile brings the photo management and editing app to Apple’s iPad ecosystem for the first time. There’s still plenty of room for improvements and new features, but Capture One is off to a good start for creators wanting to sort and edit photos on the go.

 

Samsung's new 200MP ISOCELL HP3 image sensor has incredibly small pixels

The new HP3 sensor has the same megapixel count as its HP1 predecessor, but its pixels are even smaller, measuring just 0.56-micrometers (μm) across. This should, at least in theory, allow smartphone manufacturers to shrink the camera modules on their flagship devices. 

News updates
Published Thursday, June 30, 2022 5:41:00 PM GMT

The Nettle Magic Project uses a hidden Raspberry Pi device with an IR camera to scan and decode a deck of cards marked with invisible UV reactive ink. The scan produces a full breakdown of the deck and delivers it to the performer in nearly real-time.

Published Thursday, June 30, 2022 2:45:00 PM GMT

The lens is fully manual and is available for Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z and Sony E-mount camera systems.

Published Thursday, June 30, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT

We go hands-on with Nikon's new compact super-telephoto lens, the Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S, to see what all Nikon has managed to pack into this lens, even without the help of PF elements.

Published Wednesday, June 29, 2022 4:57:00 PM GMT

Profoto's new A2 monolight is extremely compact and lightweight. It's about the size of a soda can and weighs around 770g with its battery and optional stand adapter attached. The 100Ws light is designed to be portable and easy to use.

Published Wednesday, June 29, 2022 3:27:00 PM GMT

DigiKam is a free, open-source raw photo management and editor for macOS, Windows and Linux. The team has recently released the latest version, bringing the app to version 7.7.0. The update adds many bug fixes, new features and file support.

Published Wednesday, June 29, 2022 4:01:00 AM GMT

The Nikon Z30 is the company's latest 'creator' focused mirrorless camera, a 21MP APS-C model made to be more vlogging friendly than ever. Find out what it offers and what we think so far.

Published Wednesday, June 29, 2022 4:01:00 AM GMT

Nikon has announced the Z30, an entry-level Z-mount camera aimed at vloggers and other content creators. What are our initial impressions? Better watch to find out.

Published Wednesday, June 29, 2022 4:01:00 AM GMT

Now that's it's officially announced, we can share more juicy details about Nikon's latest lens, the 400mm F4.5 VR telephoto.

Published Wednesday, June 29, 2022 4:01:00 AM GMT

Nikon has announced the Z30, a 21MP APS-C mirrorless camera aimed at vloggers and content creators. It has a lot in common with the existing Z50 and Z fc with a few tweaks and a lower price tag.

Published Wednesday, June 29, 2022 4:01:00 AM GMT

The Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S is incredibly compact, measuring just 104mm (4.1”) in diameter by 235mm (9.3") long and weighing 1245g (2lb 12oz) with the tripod collar. It's set for a July 2022 launch.

Published Tuesday, June 28, 2022 4:51:00 PM GMT

NASA and the University of Minnesota are working on a citizen scientist initiative alongside the Juno Mission and need your help. Volunteers are tasked with identifying atmospheric vortices on Jupiter, as captured by the Juno spacecraft.

Published Tuesday, June 28, 2022 3:14:00 PM GMT

The PROII CPL-VND 2-in-1 Filter offers a variable neutral density filter with between 3-7 stops of compensation as well as a circular polarizer filter. Independent control means you can dial in the exact type of compensation you want in a single filter.

Published Tuesday, June 28, 2022 1:25:00 PM GMT

Joining its diverse lineup of ONE R and RS action cameras, Insta360 has announced the 1-inch 360 Edition camera, co-engineered with Leica. The camera sports dual 1"-type image sensors and records 21MP still photos and 6K/30p video with a full 360-degree field of view.

Published Tuesday, June 28, 2022 11:47:00 AM GMT

Capture One Mobile bring Raw photo editing to iPadOS devices. While it's a familiar look and feel, it's clear Capture One has focused on providing a touch-first interface, designed for quick and easy culling and editing on-the-go.

Published Monday, June 27, 2022 5:50:00 PM GMT

Godox has announced the R200 ring flash for its AD200 and AD200Pro pocket flashes. The new add-on is a lightweight ring flash that works with numerous new light modifiers, promising portable and controllable ring light.

Published Monday, June 27, 2022 5:49:00 PM GMT

Even sophisticated microphones can't eliminate ambient noise and the effect of acoustics. But researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a camera system that can see sound vibrations and reconstruct the music of a single instrument in an orchestra.

Published Monday, June 27, 2022 3:00:00 PM GMT

This second-generation adapter will have faster and quieter autofocus in a form factor significantly smaller than its predecessor.

Published Monday, June 27, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT

Do you want to shape and create content for the largest audience of photography and video enthusiasts in the world? DPReview is hiring a Reviews Editor to join our Seattle-based team.

Published Saturday, June 25, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT

In our continuing series about each camera manufacturer's strengths and weakness, we turn our judgemental gaze to Leica. Cherished and derided in equal measure, what does Leica get right, and where can it improve?

Published Friday, June 24, 2022 5:43:00 PM GMT

A dental office, based in Germany, had a team of pilots create a mesmerizing FPV drone video to give prospective clients a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of their office.

Published Friday, June 24, 2022 2:08:00 PM GMT

Samsung has announced the ISOCELL HP3, a 200MP sensor with smaller pixels than Samsung's original HP1 sensor, resulting in an approximately 20 percent reduction in the size of the smartphone camera module.

Published Friday, June 24, 2022 11:42:00 AM GMT

Street photography enthusiast Rajat Srivastava was looking for a 75mm prime lens for his Leica M3. He found a rare SOM Berthiot cinema lens that had been converted from C mount to M mount, and after a day out shooting, Srivastava was hooked.