Profoto Connect and Air Remote TTL transmitters now compatible with Panasonic cameras Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 7:57:00 PM GMT As of the latest firmware updates for Panasonic's LUMIX S1R, S1, GH5, GH5S and G9 cameras, Profoto Connect and Profoto Air Remote TTL devices can now be used to remotely trigger various Profoto flash units. |
Leica announces the HG-SCL6 'Multi Function Handgrip' for its SL2 full-frame camera Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 7:31:00 PM GMT The HG-SCL6 battery grip adds a vertical shutter, dial controls and a second battery slot for doubling the battery life of the SL2. |
Google's Pixel 4 Astrophotography mode is now available on Pixel 2, 3 and 3a devices Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 6:10:00 PM GMT The latest version of the Google Camera app now includes astrophotography support for Google Pixel 2 and series devices. |
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro with dual-tele and 108MP primary camera is official Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 5:05:00 PM GMT Xiaomi's latest flagship smartphone comes with impressive camera hardware specifications. |
VueScan reverse-engineered over 6,000 scanner drivers to add macOS Catalina compatibility Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 3:33:00 PM GMT By reverse-engineering drivers for more than 6,000 older devices, VueScan has ensured scanners around the world will continue to work despite macOS Catalina killing off 32-bit support. |
Hands-on: What you need to know about the new Leica SL2 Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT It's been four years since the launch of Leica's first full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, and the new SL2 updates its predecessor in every important way. |
Leica SL2: First sample images from this new 47MP camera Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT We got our hands on Leica's new full frame SL2 prior to launch and we've been out and about in downtown Seattle, to bring you some first sample images. |
DPReview TV: Leica SL2 first impressions Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT Chris and Jordan are off to Germany to try the new Leica SL2 at Leica headquarters. Will Chris get to keep a camera for his birthday? Will Jordan declare it the best Leica ever for video? Tune in to to get the answers to this and more. |
The Leica SL2 is a refined full-frame camera with in-body stabilization, fast burst shooting and capable video features Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT Leica's SL2 full-frame mirrorless camera is a big leap over the original SL, now offering a 47MP sensor, in-body image stabilization, 20 fps burst shooting and 4K video capture. |
All-new Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art coming to E and L-mount Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 7:00:00 AM GMT Sigma has created an all-new 24-70mm F2.8 'Art' lens for owners of full-frame Sony and Panasonic/Leica/Sigma bodies. The lens has numerous special elements, an 18cm (7.1") minimum focus distance and weather-sealing. |
Panasonic's new Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F2.8 offers up to 7 stops of shake reduction Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT Panasonic's L-mount 70-200mm F2.8 pro-level zoom lens includes built-in stabilization for up to 7 stops of shake reduction. It will be available early next year for $2600. |
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm F4 debuts in January for $1500 Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT Panasonic is adding a constant-aperture wide-angle zoom to its L-mount lineup, touting the lens' lightweight build and compact size. |
Panasonic firmware adds to GH5, GH5S, G9, S1 and S1R, including G9 video boost Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 6:00:00 AM GMT Panasonic has announced a series of firmware updates for its S1, S1R, GH5, GH5S and G9. Perhaps the most significant being that the G9 gains most of the GH5's video capabilities. |
Canon unveils the EOS Ra, a full-frame mirrorless astrophotography camera Published Wednesday, November 6, 2019 4:20:00 AM GMT Updated: In a somewhat confusing turn of events, Canon has officially announced the EOS Ra, a version of its full-frame EOS R fine-tuned specifically for astrophotography. |
Darktable 3.0 release candidate arrives with new features, improvements and bug fixes Published Tuesday, November 5, 2019 7:34:00 PM GMT This first release candidate is the first time the public can play around with the latest version of Darktable, which brings with it new and improved features, as well as new camera support and plenty of bug fixes. |
Irix announces new 45mm T1.5 Cine lens for Canon EF, Sony E, MFT and Arri PL mounts Published Tuesday, November 5, 2019 5:22:00 PM GMT The lens is the latest in Irix's growing lineup of Cine lenses. No pricing or availability information is given, but considering the price of other lenses in the Irix Cine lineup, it's likely to retail for $1,300 or so. |
Dropbox Transfer file-sharing service with up to 100GB limit is now out of beta Published Tuesday, November 5, 2019 3:11:00 PM GMT Dropbox Transfer enables anyone to share files up to 100GB in size with optional password protection and expiration dates. |
The Sony a6600 is (almost) a great camera for event photographers Published Tuesday, November 5, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT Sony's a6600, its high-end APS-C mirrorless camera, has a lot going for it: fast burst speeds, in-body stabilization and a huge battery. But there's one big reason we wouldn't use it for events, and it's something you just won't find in the spec sheet. |
Dell's new UltraSharp 27" 4K Thunderbolt 3 monitor has 100% Adobe RGB coverage, built-in colorimeter Published Monday, November 4, 2019 10:03:00 PM GMT The UltraSharp 27 4K PremierColor Monitor has dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, a built-in colorimeter, 100-percent Adobe RGB coverage and enough USB ports for all of your peripherals. |
Hoya introduces Starscape light pollution filter for astrophotography Published Monday, November 4, 2019 8:01:00 PM GMT Hoya's new Starscape filter helps to reduce the glare produced by the mercury and sodium vapor lights commonly found in cities. |
Adobe updates Lightroom Classic, Mobile and its ChromeOS app at MAX 2019 Published Monday, November 4, 2019 7:37:00 PM GMT In addition to a new mobile app and the release of Photoshop on iPad, Adobe also announced a number of new and improved features coming to Lightroom Classic CC Lightroom CC and Lightroom Mobile. |
Adobe fulfills its promise: Photoshop on iPad is officially here Published Monday, November 4, 2019 5:49:00 PM GMT Adobe said Photoshop on iPad would be here by the end of the year and it is. Yes, there are a few details missing that will be added in the future, but by and large, this is the desktop version of Photoshop made for the touch- and gesture-based interface of iPads. |
Adobe announces Sensei-powered Photoshop Camera app for Android, iOS devices Published Monday, November 4, 2019 3:12:00 PM GMT The app uses Adobe's Sensei AI technology to detect the subject matter in an image and intelligently select various filters (called lenses) that will apply artist-made edits to the photograph. |
Sample gallery and impressions: We shot a test roll of Lomography's new Metropolis film Published Monday, November 4, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT Lomography's forthcoming Metropolis film stock may not have been the right choice for a dog costume contest, but it works well for cityscapes. |
Canon patent application details hybrid speedlight with active cooling via internal fan Published Sunday, November 3, 2019 9:32:00 PM GMT The patent application shows how active cooling would keep the flash head and LED lights inside a hybrid speedlight cool during intense operation. |
The Fujifilm 200mm F2 shoots planes, cranes and hydroplanes Published Sunday, November 3, 2019 3:00:00 PM GMT The 200mm F2 is a fast telephoto lens for Fujifilm's APS-C cameras. We took it out to photograph the US Navy's Blue Angels and hydroplanes screaming across the water at over 300 km/h. |
DPReview TV: Sony a7R IV Review Published Saturday, November 2, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT Can the Sony a7R IV persuade a staunch DSLR shooter to switch to mirrorless? Chris and Jordan pay a visit to friend and studio photographer Rene Michaud to test the camera out on some portraiture. |
Lens Rentals celebrated Halloween by testing its rental gear for ghosts and good vibes Published Friday, November 1, 2019 7:54:00 PM GMT Roger and Aaron of Lens Rentals decided to test some of their gear for paranormal activity. Spoiler alert: Sennheiser gear is haunted, coffee machines are full of good vibes and Aaron is possessed. Oh, and the detection equipment is far from conclusive. |
Leaked EXIF information suggests Leica is working on a 41MP Monochrom M10 camera Published Friday, November 1, 2019 6:49:00 PM GMT A leaked image of EXIF data appears to show the Leica M10 might soon come in a new Monochrom variation. |
Xiaomi teases Mi Note 10 penta-camera smartphone with Samsung's new 108MP sensor Published Friday, November 1, 2019 5:31:00 PM GMT The Mi Note 10 will likely be the first penta-camera smartphone to market. It's expected to be officially introduced on November 14, 2019. |
These are the Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2019 semi-finalists Published Friday, November 1, 2019 3:32:00 PM GMT With close to 60,000 images submitted from around the globe, Red Bull Illume is the world's largest adventure and action sports imagery contest. Here are a few semi-finalist highlights. |
Review: What it's like to scan film on the Epson Perfection V600 Published Friday, November 1, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT The Epson V600 is a reasonably priced scanner aimed at analog film shooters. It's fairly easy to operate and capable of decent image quality, but still easily bested by scans from our local photo lab. |
The DoBox Pro (sort of) transforms your iPad Pro into a laptop Published Thursday, October 31, 2019 7:12:00 PM GMT Sure, it's not overly elegant, but it's convenient and makes the most of the iPad's new functionality. |
Video: 10 in-camera tricks for capturing unique images without Photoshop Published Thursday, October 31, 2019 7:02:00 PM GMT Sometimes practical effects can yield the best results. Here are a few to get you started and hopefully inspire you to come up with a few more. |
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 #SpaceSelfie satellite left hanging from tree on Michigan farm Published Thursday, October 31, 2019 4:42:00 PM GMT Samsung's out-of-this-world Galaxy promo stunt comes crashing down to Earth after only three solar days, sucking #Spaceselfie campaign stars into an embarrassing black hole. |
DPReview TV: Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 hands-on Published Thursday, October 31, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT Tamron claims that its SP 35mm F1.4 lens is the finest it has ever produced. This week, Chris and Jordan put it to the test to see how it performs. |
Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 sample gallery (DPReview TV) Published Thursday, October 31, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT The Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 can produce excellent images. But don't take our word for it – check out the sample photos from this week's episode of DPReview TV and judge for yourself. |
Nikon Japan says it's temporarily ceasing 58mm F0.95 S Noct pre-orders due to demand Published Thursday, October 31, 2019 1:46:00 PM GMT Nikon Japan says 58mm F0.95 S Noct lens pre-orders have exceeded expectations and as a result, it is ceasing pre-orders until production can catch up. |
As promised, Canon updates EOS RP firmware to add 24fps recording, additional lens support Published Thursday, October 31, 2019 1:21:00 PM GMT As Canon promised earlier this month, the EOS RP now has a new firmware update that adds support for 24fps recording (and adds support for Canon's impending RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS lens. |