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Thursday, October 14, 2021

It's been a week focused on new versions of significant products, here in Seattle. We got our hands on Ricoh's latest GR: a twist on the classic formula with a longer focal length. And, just as we published our review of Nikon's Z-mount successor to its revered 14-24mm F2.8, Sony went and launched a refreshed 70-200mm F2.8. Those are some pretty big beasts, right there.

For all the supply chain holdups occurring around the world, we're still approaching that part of the year where manufacturers set out their stalls for the holiday period, so stay tuned for more in the coming weeks.

Richard


Nikon 14-24 F2.8 Field Review

The original F-mount 14-24mm F2.8 was a lens that turned heads, back when it was launched. But more than 14 years have passed since its introduction and the world has gone increasingly mirrorless. So what did we make of Nikon's newly slimmed-down, filter-ready premium wide-angle zoom? Read our Field Review to find out.

Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II

Meanwhile, it's at the tele end of things that Sony has been doing its updating. The 70-200mm F2.8 OSS GM II takes the spotlight from a lens that's only 5 years old, but Sony has changed almost every aspect of its design. It's lighter, sharper and much more videographer-friendly than the Mark I. You can read our 'what you need to know' guide to find out what's changed.

Sony 70-200mm GM II sample gallery

We've also been out capturing the last of the autumn sunshine with the new 70-200mm GM II, so you can judge for yourself whether it lives up to Sony's promises.

Click here to see our sample gallery.

Ricoh GR IIIx vs Fujifilm X100V

There aren't many fixed-lens APS-C photographers' compacts on the market, so the arrival of a 40mm equiv version of Ricoh's GR series is an interesting addition. How does it compare with Fujifilm's 35mm equiv X100V? We think you'll find there's an obvious choice, but it won't be the same camera for every photographer.

See which one stands out for you.

News updates
Published Thursday, October 14, 2021 8:18:00 PM GMT

To celebrate its 175th anniversary, the Associated Press (AP) has published an eight-part series discussing various key moments in its history. One such moment was the introduction of the AP Portable Picture Transmitter in 1981, a device that could scan photos and send them around the world via a telephone line.

Published Thursday, October 14, 2021 6:20:00 PM GMT

The lens isn't yet on Samyang's website, but Thai retailer Shopee reveals the details of the lens, which is currently available to order for what amounts to roughly $900.

Published Thursday, October 14, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

The FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is Sony's first attempt at updating its lineup of 'G Master' lenses, and while there are relatively few changes on the outside, the inside has been completely reworked. Follow along as we hit the highlights of this latest high-end telezoom.

Published Thursday, October 14, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV just reviewed the new Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II zoom lens. Check out some of the sample photos they shot for their review and judge image quality for yourself.

Published Wednesday, October 13, 2021 7:29:00 PM GMT

Astropad has announced Luna Display 5.0, allowing people to use an iPad as a second display on Windows. Luna Display is now the only hardware solution letting people use an iPad as a second display on both Windows and Mac.

Published Wednesday, October 13, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

We've had a chance to see how Sony's latest 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II performs in a variety of situations with some sunny Fall weather around Seattle. Take a look and find out for yourself how it performs.

Published Wednesday, October 13, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

The Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II promises to deliver pro-level performance that competes with the best zooms in its class. Can it deliver? Chris and Jordan tell us what we need to know in their hands-on review.

Published Wednesday, October 13, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

Sony has announced a completely redesigned 70-200mm F2.8 GM with a different optical design, linear motors for the autofocus system and a higher price tag.

Published Wednesday, October 13, 2021 1:15:00 PM GMT

Nikon Japan has released the second teaser for its forthcoming Z9 mirrorless camera system, showing off its video capabilities on a safari.

Published Wednesday, October 13, 2021 5:00:00 AM GMT

The printer is expected to be available later this month with an MSRP of $150. It can make 'around' 100 prints on a single charge and each print takes about 12 seconds to complete.

Published Wednesday, October 13, 2021 4:01:00 AM GMT

Nikon has officially released the DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 zoom for APS-C Z-mount cameras as listed on its lens roadmap.

Published Tuesday, October 12, 2021 5:42:00 PM GMT

Adobe has unveiled Adobe Camera Raw in Photoshop on the iPad. This much-requested feature will be arriving in an update later this month, bringing full raw import tools to Photoshop on iPad.

Published Tuesday, October 12, 2021 4:58:00 PM GMT

According to reports, Apple is expected to announce new 14" and 16" MacBook Pros with the company's latest in-house silicon.

Published Tuesday, October 12, 2021 3:20:00 PM GMT

DJI is going to have a busy month from the look of it. The Chinese drone manufacturer has teased three new product announcements for October 20, October 27 and November 5, 2021.

Published Tuesday, October 12, 2021 2:41:00 PM GMT

The teaser graphic for the event suggests the announcement will focus on the photographic capabilities of whatever product announcement Sony has in store.

Published Tuesday, October 12, 2021 2:27:00 PM GMT

The event takes place a week from today. Based on Sigma's wording, it's likely we'll see multiple products unveiled.

Published Tuesday, October 12, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

Desy Cheng takes a closer look at Rokinon's compact, autofocus 35mm F1.8 for Sony E-Mount.

Published Tuesday, October 12, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

The arrival of the 40mm equiv. Ricoh GR IIIx means the Fujifilm X100V has more direct competition than it's had in some time. So which is the better photographers' compact? We think there's an obvious answer, but we can't say which.

Published Monday, October 11, 2021 11:18:00 PM GMT

The ‘pancake’ (more akin to a muffin than a pancake, in our opinion) fisheye lens is available for Fujifilm X mount, Micro Four Thirds mount and Sony E mount APS-C camera systems.

Published Monday, October 11, 2021 8:15:00 PM GMT

Astronaut Thomas Pesquet observed a rare blue 'transient luminous event' while photographing images for a timelapse. He is currently aboard the ISS and is no stranger to observing fascinating phenomena from space.

Published Monday, October 11, 2021 3:46:00 PM GMT

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have observed salt crystals forming in real-time at the atomic level for the first time.

Published Monday, October 11, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

The Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S is a worthy addition to the company's lineup of high-end F2.8 zooms, offering great image quality in most every respect. Get all the details in our full review.

Published Sunday, October 10, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT

Ricoh's GR IIIx is a pocketable compact camera with an APS-C sensor and image stabilization built-in. Actually, it shares all of that with the older GR III – the 'x' model gets a new, 40mm-equivalent lens. Come along for a tour of this svelte street shooter.

Published Saturday, October 9, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

We shot this entire review on the iPhone 13 Pro. See real world examples of Cinematic Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode and more. Also, find out the one thing that made Jordan declare, 'It's like having a fork dragged across my eyeballs.'

Published Friday, October 8, 2021 2:39:00 PM GMT

A month after the initial announcement, Fujifilm has released updated firmware to enable Blackmagic RAW recording for its GFX 100 and GFX 100S cameras when paired with compatible Blackmagic recorders.

Published Friday, October 8, 2021 2:01:00 PM GMT

We've just wrapped a ton of shooting with the Apple iPhone 13 Pro in Seattle and in Michigan – check out our gallery, which gives you a look at what larger sensors and faster apertures allow in terms of image quality over previous iPhones and indeed, many other phones on the market.

Published Friday, October 8, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

In 1914, in Wetzlar, Germany, inventor and visionary Oskar Barnack captured the first photograph taken with a Leica camera, the Ur-Leica.

Published Thursday, October 7, 2021 6:37:00 PM GMT

Google's Pixel launch event is nearly two weeks away, but images and APK files suggest Google is going to three cameras on its Pixel 6 Pro.

Published Thursday, October 7, 2021 4:29:00 PM GMT

Adobe Photoshop Elements 2022 and Premiere Elements 2022 are now available. The user-friendly software makes it easy for users to creatively edit their photos and videos with various editing tools, including new ones powered by Adobe Sensei AI technology.

Published Thursday, October 7, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT

The DC-BS1H is Panasonic's second box camera, packing the essential pieces of its full-frame mirrorless video flagship, the S1H, into a modular body designed for video shooters. We go hands-on to see what's the same and where the models differ.

Published Thursday, October 7, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT

This week Jordan reviews the Panasonic BS1H, the company's first full-frame box camera. How does it compare to the S1H and Panasonic's first box camera, the BGH1? Tune in to find out if boxy is better.

Published Thursday, October 7, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT

Panasonic has announced the Lumix BS1H, a modular box-format camera offering comparable capabilities to its S1H full-frame mirrorless camera.