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Thursday, March 7, 2019

Welcome to the 749th DPReview Newsletter!

It's been a busy week so far with plenty to keep Richard and Barney busy at CP+, and a sweet little gift from Leica to jump start your Thursday: the announcement of the Q2. Among all of these goings-on we even managed to sneak in full reviews of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the DJI Mavic Air. Check out all of the highlights below.


Leica Q2 first impressions

You wouldn't know looking at it from the outside, but the Q2 has been totally rebuilt from the inside to support an important upgrade from the original Q: weather resistance. See what we think so far of the Q2's improvements – including a much higher resolution 47MP sensor.

Read our Leica Q2 first impressions

 

CP+ 2019 show floor coverage

Lenses of all shapes and sizes were on show at CP+ this year. While we did snag some more time with the Ricoh GR III and a pre-production Zeiss ZX1, this show was all about the glass – including our favorite genre, "expensive lenses cut neatly in half."

See all of our CP+ 2019 coverage


Fujifilm GFX 50R Review

The GFX 50R will reward discerning photographers obsessed with detail, but for most users a more flexible camera using a smaller sensor format is likely going to be the more sensible option. 

Read our full Fujifilm GFX 50R Review

 

DJI Mavic Air Review

The Mavic Air hits the sweet spot for many drone users, combining compact size with high performance and good image quality. In fact, we think it might be the best travel-friendly drone on the market.

Read our full DJI Mavic Air Review

News updates
Published Thursday, March 7, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

The Leica Q2 is a fixed-lens, full-frame camera sporting a new 47.3MP sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm F1.7 Summilux lens. It's styled like a traditional Leica M rangefinder and replaces the hugely popular original Leica Q (Typ 116), launched in 2015.

Published Thursday, March 7, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

Leica has introduced the Q2, updating its predecessor with a higher resolution full-frame sensor, splash and dust resistance on par with the SL's and an updated OLED viewfinder.

Published Thursday, March 7, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

The Leica Q2 has arrived on the scene and we've been busy pointing its 47MP full-frame sensor and 28mm F1.7 lens at as many subjects as possible. Initial impressions of image quality suggest excellent detail and ISO performance, but lackluster JPEG color.

Published Thursday, March 7, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

Though it's a bit impractical for most photographers, the Leica Q2 is nevertheless a camera that will draw a lot of attention thanks to its good looks and street-shooter-friendly features. Here's a quick overview of the Q2.

Published Wednesday, March 6, 2019 9:44:00 PM GMT

Dubble Film has announced it's changing film suppliers and subsequently changing the name of some of its film stocks.

Published Wednesday, March 6, 2019 7:48:00 PM GMT

Researchers have developed a new web app, powered by artificial intelligence, that colorizes photos with incredible accuracy.

Published Wednesday, March 6, 2019 5:37:00 PM GMT

The latest version of DxO’s raw conversion software PhotoLab 2.2 brings compatibility for Canon’s EOS R mirrorless camera as well as the Nikon Z6, the EOS M50 and the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom drone.

Published Wednesday, March 6, 2019 2:35:00 PM GMT

The lens doesn't yet have a definitive price or date of availability, but based on Meike's other offerings, it should be a rather affordable option.

Published Wednesday, March 6, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

Over the past few days we've been sharing news and interesting products from the annual CP+ trade show in Yokohama, Japan. However, there's also a lot that goes on behind the scenes at a show like CP+. We've put together a short video that lets you join us here – at least in a virtual sense.

Published Wednesday, March 6, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

Canon's EOS RP may be small on the outside, but it's hiding a big 26MP full-frame sensor on the inside. We've been pushing forward with our full review and have updated our gallery with fresh shots, and have taken a look at how how it handles our studio test scene – see for yourself.

Published Tuesday, March 5, 2019 7:23:00 PM GMT

JetBlue is offering free flights for a year...so long as you remove all of your Instagram photos from your account.

Published Tuesday, March 5, 2019 7:17:00 PM GMT

A Huawei representative already some details about the P30 Pro camera ahead of the launch at the end of March.

Published Tuesday, March 5, 2019 7:06:00 PM GMT

Blackmagic has announced a second-generation URSA Mini 4.6K camera and a massive update for its Pocket Cinema Camera 4K that adds Blackmagic Raw capture.

Published Tuesday, March 5, 2019 6:22:00 PM GMT

Canon has been pumping out RF lenses left and right, and from the looks of it, they show no signs of slowing down.

Published Tuesday, March 5, 2019 3:14:00 PM GMT

Fujifilm's GFX 50R takes the image quality from the existing 50S model and wraps it in a new body with new controls and a lower price of entry. Is that enough to tempt you to pick one up for yourself? Find out how the GFX 50R performs in our full review.

Published Tuesday, March 5, 2019 1:26:00 PM GMT

Video monitor manufacturer SmallHD has launched Focus 7, a new seven inch on-camera model that features a 1000 nit display and which offers dual battery slots.

Published Monday, March 4, 2019 11:16:00 PM GMT

Judith Streng, a grandmother who was posing on an 'ice throne' in Iceland floated out to sea, only to be rescued by a boat captain who had rescue training.

Published Monday, March 4, 2019 9:26:00 PM GMT

The Relio² is a highly customizable portable lighting system for photography and other color-critical applications.

Published Monday, March 4, 2019 6:56:00 PM GMT

Popular YouTube channel 'How to Make Everything' went through the painstaking process of creating a camera lens starting with raw materials.

Published Monday, March 4, 2019 5:03:00 PM GMT

Actor Jason Momoa, who's known for his roles as Aquaman and Khal Drogo on Game of Thrones, is working on a 'special' project with Leica and has an impressive collection of his own.

Published Monday, March 4, 2019 5:00:00 PM GMT

SmugMug is addressing its most-requested feature from Flickr users — a new login process that gets rid of the need for Yahoo credentials.

Published Monday, March 4, 2019 3:00:00 PM GMT

A pair of photographers capture New Zealand's stunning Milford Sound region with the Canon EOS R, traveling by land, water and air.

Published Sunday, March 3, 2019 6:50:00 PM GMT

DPTH uses artificial intelligence to create depth maps of existing images.

Published Sunday, March 3, 2019 2:04:00 PM GMT

Olympus promised a 150-400mm F4.5 with built-in teleconverter back in January. It's an idea that starts to make sense when you see the prototype.

Published Sunday, March 3, 2019 12:52:00 PM GMT

We're at CP+ 2019, where Tokina is showing its latest high-quality zoom lens for full-frame cameras, the Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF.

Published Sunday, March 3, 2019 8:00:00 AM GMT

Nikon's booth at CP+ includes Z6 and Z7 cameras running firmware with Eye AF. We tried it out, side-by-side with the Sony a7R III, to see how they compare.

Published Sunday, March 3, 2019 5:55:00 AM GMT

Panasonic is showing a mockup of the 10-25mm F1.7 Leica-branded zoom for Micro Four Thirds it announced back at Photokina. If nothing else it demonstrates Panasonic's belief in the system as a high-end format.

Published Saturday, March 2, 2019 10:21:00 PM GMT

Costco will start shutting down the photo departments at a number of its locations across the United States.

Published Saturday, March 2, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

The EOS RP is Canon's second full frame mirrorless camera, built around the new RF mount, and comes with an aggressive launch price of $1300. While there are some inevitable compromises to be made at this cost, Chris and Jordan discovered that there's a lot to like about this pint-sized full-framer.

Published Saturday, March 2, 2019 10:00:00 AM GMT

While not strictly announced at the show, CP+ is one of our first chances to see Tamron's trio of full frame lenses: a 35mm F1.4 DSLR prime, an 17-28mm F2.8 for Sony E mount and an intriguing 35-150mm F2.8-4 for Canon and Nikon DSLRs.

Published Saturday, March 2, 2019 8:51:00 AM GMT

Alongside the GR III, Ricoh is using the CP+ show in Yokohama Japan to give its customers a first look at the PENTAX-DA* 11-18mm F2.8 ED DC AW, a high-performance zoom for APS-C.

Published Saturday, March 2, 2019 5:05:00 AM GMT

We're at the CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan, where Cosina is letting customers get their hands on three fast manual-focus Voigtländer primes - two for Sony E-mount and one for Leica M. We took a closer look.

Published Friday, March 1, 2019 5:05:00 PM GMT

Apple has shared the ten photos it selected to be displayed on billboards and advertisements in cities across the world.

Published Friday, March 1, 2019 4:20:00 PM GMT

Thanks to AI-powered stabilization handheld exposures of up to nine seconds are possible with Spectre.

Published Friday, March 1, 2019 3:48:00 PM GMT

Canon USA has unveiled RAISE, an online photo platform that uses the power of AI to intelligently tag, sort and recommend photos.

Published Friday, March 1, 2019 2:56:00 PM GMT

Sony has announced it will introduce the next generation CFexpress memory cards this summer, promising read speeds of up to 1.7GBps and write speeds of 1.48GBps.

Published Friday, March 1, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

Network attached storage manufacturer Synology recently announced a new DiskStation model that aims to provide a lower price-point 5-bay NAS for photographers and small businesses. Here's a quick overview of the new model.

Published Friday, March 1, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

Ricoh is highlighting its commitment to the Pentax K mount by showing a mockup of its forthcoming D-FA* 85mm F1.4 lens.

Published Friday, March 1, 2019 12:00:00 PM GMT

The Ricoh GR III is one of the stars of the CP+ show in Yokohama. The 'touch-and-try' units were running firmware 1.0 so we took a closer look.

Published Friday, March 1, 2019 10:30:00 AM GMT

Sigma's MC-21 adapter allows 29 of Sigma's Global Vision lenses to be mounted on the Leica L-mount. We got hands-on and took a closer look.

Published Friday, March 1, 2019 8:20:00 AM GMT

It had to happen sooner or later.

Published Friday, March 1, 2019 4:25:00 AM GMT

Canon has used the annual CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan to showcase a limited edition gold version of its newest mirrorless camera and a collection of working concept models, first unveiled in 2018.

Published Thursday, February 28, 2019 7:50:00 PM GMT

The L-Mount lens, which will work on Panasonic and Sigma L-Mount cameras in addition to Leica's SL series cameras, is set to ship in mid-April for $4,595.

Published Thursday, February 28, 2019 6:55:00 PM GMT

USB 3.2 is officially on the horizon and, as was the case last time, the naming structure for USB devices is about to get even more confusing.

Published Thursday, February 28, 2019 4:59:00 PM GMT

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced on Wednesday a new Interim Final Rule banning the transportation of lithium-ion batteries in passenger aircraft cargo.