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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Welcome to the 709th DPReview Newsletter!

It's been a busy few days here at DPReview, as we finish up reviews of the Pentax K-1 II and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. I was in Yellowstone for a video shoot last week, so I've been kept occupied going through the thousands of frames I shot in the park. We posted a small gallery already, but keep an eye on our homepage for more content from that shoot very soon. 

Speaking of videos, we are proud to announce that Chris and Jordan, formerly of CSTV are joining DPReview! More on that below.

Crystal clear: Inside Nikon's Hikari Glass factory

Nikon is one of the few remaining companies that makes most of its optical glass in-house, through the wholly-owned subsidiary Hikari Glass. We were invited to Japan last month to see the entire process from start to finish.

Take a look inside Nikon's Hikari Glass factory

DPReview TV Episode 1: Sony a7 III review

Kicking off our new video series, Chris and Jordan take an in-depth look at the Sony a7 III's performance in the field – from landscapes in the Canadian Rockies to low-light portraits at a local pinball spot.

Check out episode 1 of DPReview TV

Sample gallery and impressions: the Panasonic ZS200 goes to Hogwarts

When you're traveling with kids, it's not always practical to bring all of the camera gear you'd like to take. That's why DPR's Wenmei Hill packed the Panasonic ZS200 on a recent theme park trip.

Read about our experiences with the ZS200 at Hogwarts

Hex Raven DSLR Bag Review

The Hex Raven DSLR bag holds a ton of gear and employs a low-profile design that doesn't scream "I'm a camera bag." We think it's a little too bulky for everyday use, but makes for a great option when traveling with a lot of gear.

Read our review of the Hex Raven

News updates
Published Tuesday, May 1, 2018 7:41:00 PM GMT

Corephotonics has filed a second lawsuit against Apple, claiming patent infringement on the iPhone 8 Plus and X models.

Published Tuesday, May 1, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT

AFP news agency's Kabul Chief Photographer Shah Marai was one of several journalists killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan's capital city, the agency has confirmed.

Published Tuesday, May 1, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

Kickstarter's latest major funding success is a campaign for SiOnyx's Aurora, an action cam said to be the first ever day/night camera of its kind offering "true night vision."

Published Tuesday, May 1, 2018 12:00:00 PM GMT

The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 is a powerful - and portable - telezoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras, providing the equivalent of a 100-400mm focal length range. See how it performs in our sample gallery from Yellowstone National Park.

Published Monday, April 30, 2018 3:50:00 PM GMT

Adobe's 60-second video series of tips and tricks for Lightroom has started making content specifically geared towards users of Adobe's new cloud-centric Lightroom CC.

Published Monday, April 30, 2018 3:13:00 PM GMT

Open-source Photoshop alternative GIMP has been updated to version 2.10.0, its first major update in six years. The new version features a new image processing engine that supports 32-bit files, a revamped UI, and many new features and improvements.

Published Monday, April 30, 2018 2:21:00 PM GMT

DxO Labs has confirmed that the company it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but says the move 'will not affect customers.' In fact, DxO teased updates to the Nik Software Collection and DxO PhotoLab in the same press release.

Published Monday, April 30, 2018 2:01:00 PM GMT

In an interview with Japanese TV-channel NHK, a Nikon manager confirmed that a new mirrorless system will arrive by spring of 2019.

Published Monday, April 30, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

Nikon is one of the few remaining companies that makes most of its optical glass in-house, through the wholly owned subsidiary Hikari Glass. We were invited to Japan last month to see the entire process from start to finish.

Published Sunday, April 29, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

The Hex Raven DSLR bag holds a ton of gear and employs a low-profile design that doesn't scream "I'm a camera bag." We think it's a little too bulky for everyday use, but makes for a great option when traveling with a lot of gear.

Published Saturday, April 28, 2018 3:30:00 PM GMT

Kicking off our new video series, Chris and Jordan take an in-depth look at the Sony a7 III's performance in the field – from landscapes in the Canadian Rockies to low-light portraits at a local pinball spot.

Published Saturday, April 28, 2018 3:30:00 PM GMT

We're very pleased to announce that Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake of popular YouTube channel Camera Store TV are coming to DPReview!

Published Friday, April 27, 2018 6:20:00 PM GMT

The winner of the Environment category of the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has been disqualified after the competition’s organizers discovered the anteater starring in the dramatic nighttime image is actually stuffed.

Published Friday, April 27, 2018 4:10:00 PM GMT

If you think the digital camera packed inside your smartphone is impressive, check out this 14 karat gold ring that doubles as a spy cam, complete with adjustable aperture and mechanical shutter.

Published Friday, April 27, 2018 3:41:00 PM GMT

The new firmware versions offer improved software support and customizability, as well as bug fixes for the brand new Fujifilm X-H1, as well as the older Fuji X-A3 and X100F.

Published Friday, April 27, 2018 3:16:00 PM GMT

The team at BBC's Tomorrow's World built a Facebook Messenger chatbot that uses artificial intelligence to analyze and score your photos based on color, composition, emotion, landmarks, and more.

Published Friday, April 27, 2018 2:06:00 PM GMT

Tamron has officially launched the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens—the first third-party standard zoom to be created natively for the Sony FE mount—will arrive at the end of May and cost $800.

Published Friday, April 27, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

To overcome the limitations of smaller camera sensors and lenses, smartphone manufacturers are leaning hard into computational innovation. Here's why we're excited about what's happening in mobile imaging.

Published Thursday, April 26, 2018 7:18:00 PM GMT

German brand Rollei has revived its iconic Rolleiflex twin lens reflex lineup with the new Rolleiflex Instant Kamera. This model—Rollei's first TLR camera in decades—retains the brand's iconic look but adds modern features including support for Fuji Instax Mini film.

Published Thursday, April 26, 2018 5:28:00 PM GMT

We know more about the surface of the moon and Mars combined than we do about our own ocean floor, which is why NASA Ames scientist Ved Chirayath is developing a camera that can 'remove' the water from our seas to reveal 3D images of what’s below the waves.

Published Thursday, April 26, 2018 3:43:00 PM GMT

Snapchat has just introduced version 2 of its Spectacles camera glasses, and they come with a bunch of new features, including: photo capture, water resistance that can handle shallow water snaps, a sleeker design, better battery, and more.

Published Thursday, April 26, 2018 2:34:00 PM GMT

German lens manufacturer Meyer-Optik Goerlizt is expanding its range of F0.95 aperture lenses with the release of the Nocturnus 75mm. That makes it the world's fastest lens for that particular focal length.

Published Thursday, April 26, 2018 1:56:00 PM GMT

When you're traveling with kids, it's not always practical to bring all of the camera gear you'd like to take. That's why DPR's Wenmei Hill packed the Panasonic ZS200 on a recent theme park trip.

Published Thursday, April 26, 2018 1:33:00 PM GMT

Cinema camera manufacturer Arri has started a certified sales program for used Alexa bodies. The company says these pre-owned Alexa Plus and Classic models have gone through extensive servicing and testing before being put on sale.

Published Wednesday, April 25, 2018 10:07:00 PM GMT

Philips' new Momentum 436M6 43-inch Quantum Dot HDR monitor really deserves that designation. In fact, it's the first monitor in the world to earn VESA's DisplayHDR 1000 badge.

Published Wednesday, April 25, 2018 3:22:00 PM GMT

Adobe has put together a video tutorial that shows you how to create custom Creative Profiles in Adobe Camera Raw that can be used in ACR, Lightroom CC, and Lightroom Classic CC.

Published Wednesday, April 25, 2018 2:40:00 PM GMT

What do you get when you combine a Lamborghini Huracan with $500,000 dollar gimbal setup? You get "the world’s fastest purpose-built camera car."

Published Wednesday, April 25, 2018 2:10:00 PM GMT

The Japanese electronics manufacturer—one of the pioneers in the digital camera segment—is leaving the compact camera market behind after concluding that no market growth or increase in market share can be expected for the future.

Published Wednesday, April 25, 2018 1:49:00 PM GMT

You can now download a zip-file, including all images and videos you ever posted on Instagram, plus comments, messages, settings and other data in json-format.

Published Wednesday, April 25, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

The Pentax K-1 II features a hand-held Pixel Shift mode that creates a 'super resolution' image. Here's how to create a better-looking one in Photoshop using four files.