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Thursday, June 4, 2020

Welcome to the 813th DPReview Newsletter

'Stay out of politics, DPR' was one comment we received this week, on a story about reports of police violence towards members of the press, during recent unrest in the United States. We'll admit that the line between what is and isn't 'politics' is a little blurry these days, but rest assured, our mission has not changed. We're a photography website, first and foremost. But with photojournalism and photojournalists such a key part of that landscape, we have been very aware of the increased attacks on the media - both literal and figurative - that have become a feature of public life in recent years, and not only here in the US.

We believe that we've never needed trained, professional journalists more than we do now. And that these people should be able to do their jobs without fear of being targeted or attacked.

Of course, it's not attacks on the media which have spurred people to get out into the streets of America this week. On a personal level, we at DPReview share the outrage of peaceful protesters in cities across the country. We can all do better, and we must.

In the meantime, we may all still be working from home (day 79 and counting!), but the business of publishing news, reviews and articles on DPReview continues as usual. And as part of that, every now and then, and where relevant within our editorial remit, you may see coverage on our homepage which reflects current events. 

Barney


DPReview TV: Sony ZV-1 review

The Sony ZV-1 is a modified version of Sony's RX100 series aimed at vloggers and video enthusiasts. Does Sony have a winner? Chris and Jordan vlog their way through an episode to find out.

Watch the new episode of DPRTV

Fujifilm X-T4 vs X-H1: should you upgrade or hunt for a bargain?

What does two years of progress look like, for Fujifilm's most video-centric models? Is the X-T4 worth the upgrade from the X-H1, or is now the time to bag yourself a bargain?

Read more

Computational photography part I: What is computational photography?

The term 'computational photography' gets used a lot these days, but what exactly is it? In this article, the first in a three-part series, guest contributor Vasily Zubarev dives deep to show us how photography will work in the future.

Learn more

12 Things Not To Do When Buying Your First Film Camera

Thinking about buying your first film camera? Great news, there's plenty of options out there! Here are 12 things to keep in mind when picking out your perfect analog companion.

Learn how to avoid making the wrong decision

News updates
Published Wednesday, June 3, 2020 6:25:00 PM GMT

What started as an internal means of checking the flange to sensor distance of its inventory turned into the painstaking task of measuring more than 2,500 camera bodies.

Published Wednesday, June 3, 2020 4:42:00 PM GMT

After originally being delayed, the organizers have decided to take the event virtual due to 'the continued uncertainty around hosting large events.'

Published Wednesday, June 3, 2020 2:38:00 PM GMT

DxO has announced Nik Collection 3. The popular plugin suite includes a new Perspective Efex plugin for fixing distortion and adjusting perspective, bringing the total number of plugins in the suite to eight.

Published Wednesday, June 3, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT

The term 'computational photography' gets used a lot these days, but what exactly is it? In this article, the first in a three-part series, guest contributor Vasily Zubarev dives deep to show us how photography will work in the future.

Published Wednesday, June 3, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

DPReview TV host Jordan Drake schleps around a lot of camera equipment. In this video he shows us what gear he carries in his ThinkTank Urban Disguise 50 V2 camera bag to make the magic happen.

Published Tuesday, June 2, 2020 8:54:00 PM GMT

The lawsuit seeks up to $150,000 per image, among other things, potentially amounting to $2.25 million in statutory damages.

Published Tuesday, June 2, 2020 8:10:00 PM GMT

CIPA's April 2020 numbers reveal shipments of both DSLR and mirrorless cameras are down 60.8% and 67%, respectively, compared to April 2019.

Published Tuesday, June 2, 2020 5:06:00 PM GMT

The lens is based on the non-SE version of the lens, with only a few minor design changes oriented towards stills photographers.

Published Tuesday, June 2, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

We've taken the Xperia 1 Mark II to a few of our favorite spots around Seattle to get a better idea of what this flagship smartphone is capable of – see for yourself in our updated sample gallery.

Published Monday, June 1, 2020 9:31:00 PM GMT

As protests across the United States continue, there is an alarming rise in the number of incidents regarding police attacking photojournalists and members of the press.

Published Monday, June 1, 2020 2:07:00 PM GMT

Business Korea says Samsung is converting one of its DRAM production facilities into an image sensor production line, to the tune of roughly $815M.

Published Monday, June 1, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT

Ever since we published our full X-T4 review last week, we just can't seem to put the camera down. It really is that nice to use. As for the image quality, we'll just let you be the judge of that!

Published Sunday, May 31, 2020 8:05:00 PM GMT

Definitely a case of 'evolution rather than revolution', the new look is designed to help users recognize icons and logos more quickly in the different environments in which they appear

Published Sunday, May 31, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT

What does two years of progress look like, for Fujifilm's most video-centric models? Is the X-T4 worth the upgrade from the X-H1, or is now the time to bag yourself a bargain?

Published Saturday, May 30, 2020 6:58:00 PM GMT

Adobe has released a new video series titled In a Lightroom Minute that breaks down tips and tricks for Lightroom CC and Lightroom Mobile in 60 seconds (give or take a few).

Published Saturday, May 30, 2020 7:00:00 AM GMT

The Sony ZV-1 is a modified version of Sony's RX100 series aimed at vloggers and video enthusiasts. Does Sony have a winner? Chris and Jordan vlog their way through an episode to find out.

Published Friday, May 29, 2020 6:06:00 PM GMT

The live event is over, but the full replay is available until June 6 and they're still accepting donations — 100% of which go to Global Giving's Coronavirus Global Relief Fund and other regional charities.

Published Friday, May 29, 2020 2:51:00 PM GMT

Nikon's financial results don't fall far from the updated forecast shared earlier this month and highlight just how unsure the entire industry is about the future due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published Friday, May 29, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT

Thinking about buying your first film camera? Great news, there's plenty of options out there! Here are 12 things to keep in mind when picking out your perfect analog companion.

Published Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:57:00 PM GMT

The teaser doesn't share much information but based on the visuals provided, it appears to be a mid-range zoom roughly the same size as its 28-75mm F2.8 lens.

Published Thursday, May 28, 2020 2:58:00 PM GMT

In early March, it was reported the ITC ruled in Autel's favor over a long-standing patent battle. DJI, and its legal team, have issued a response declaring victory on their end.

Published Thursday, May 28, 2020 1:23:00 PM GMT

Aside from the RF mount, the lens is identical to its Sony FE predecessor and is expected to retail for $800 when it starts shipping in June.

Published Thursday, May 28, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

Check out our first sample gallery from the Sony ZV-1, shot by our team at DPReview TV. Their full review of the ZV-1 is coming to a YouTube channel near you soon!

Published Thursday, May 28, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT

A few sophisticated features were touted with the release of DJI's latest consumer-grade drone, the Mavic Air 2, including the ability to shoot 8K Hyperlapse video. But you may encounter problems trying to watch that footage on your computer.