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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Welcome to the 710th DPReview Newsletter!

This week we published our full review of Ricoh's updated flagship the K-1 II. The K-1 II incorporates several changes compared to its predecessor - some very welcome, and some less so. Learn more in our full review (link below). As you might have noticed, we've been making some changes to the layout and content of reviews recently, and we'd love to hear your feedback as we continue to evolve the way we create this content.

Links to other recent articles can be found below. Thanks for reading!

Pentax K-1 II: A worthy upgrade?

The follow-up to the original K-1 is here, built like a tank, just like its predecessor. Unfortunately, while some good improvements have been made in the K-1 II, Raw image quality has taken a step backwards.

Read our in-depth review of the Pentax K-1 II

DPReview TV: Fujifilm X-H1 Review

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! In this week's episode of DPReview TV, Chris and Jordan go to the zoo with the Fujifilm X-H1. Watch as they photograph lemurs, red pandas and maybe even a Tyrannosaur while putting this camera to the test.

Watch Chris and Jordan's video review of the Fujifilm X-H1 

Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 EF sample gallery

We took the Canon variant of Rokinon/Samyang's AF 14mm F2.8 for a spin to see how this affordable wide-angle option performs out-and-about.

Check out our gallery of samples from the Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 EF

10 photography gifts mothers actually want

It's a widely acknowledged fact that mothers are superheroes who deserve to be celebrated every day of the year. If the mother you're shopping for happens to be a photographer, this is the gift guide for you. And also her.

Read our mothers' day gift guide

News updates
Published Tuesday, May 8, 2018 9:07:00 PM GMT

Fujifilm has released a massive firmware update for the X-T2. Version 4.0 brings nine new features in all, including internal F-Log recording, 120fps 1080p video capture, focus bracketing, improved AF performance, and more.

Published Tuesday, May 8, 2018 8:07:00 PM GMT

Hasselblad firmware version 1.21.0 for the X1D and H6D models introduces a white balance sampler tool, audio notifications, tethered image support, the option to zoom in to 100% with a single button press when reviewing captured images, and more to both models, in addition to a few model-exclusive updates.

Published Tuesday, May 8, 2018 3:36:00 PM GMT

Hasselblad is finally releasing the previously announced XCD 21mm F4 lens for the mirrorless medium format Hasselblad X1D system. According to Hassy, the 17mm full-frame equivalent lens is the company's widest lens ever.

Published Tuesday, May 8, 2018 2:42:00 PM GMT

Photographer Matt Granger puts three different Nikon F to Sony E-mount autofocus adapters to the test. Along the way, he found out that they're not nearly as different as each manufacturer would like you to think.

Published Tuesday, May 8, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is one of the first smartphones to feature a dual aperture camera. In our initial testing we found it to be somewhat useful, if a bit on the gimmicky side.

Published Monday, May 7, 2018 5:30:00 PM GMT

PIXEO is a paid photo scouting app that uses crowdsourced information from photographers around the world to aggregate the best photo spots, from New York City to Beijing.

Published Monday, May 7, 2018 1:24:00 PM GMT

The follow-up to the original K-1 is here, built like a tank like its predecessor, with improvements to AF Tracking. However, we find that image quality takes a hit with some tweaks Pentax has made.

Published Monday, May 7, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

Panasonic's latest cameras are flagship products aimed at very specific customers. We sat down with Sean Robinson, Imaging Product Manager at Panasonic Lumix Professional Services recently to learn more about how the G9 and GH5S were developed.

Published Sunday, May 6, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! In this week's episode of DPReview TV, Chris and Jordan go to the zoo with the Fujifilm X-H1. Watch as they photograph lemurs, red pandas and maybe even a Tyrannosaur while putting this camera to the test.

Published Saturday, May 5, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT

We're looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to lead our Seattle-based engineering team. Bring your creativity, passion and talent to help us build the next generation of our web and mobile experiences.

Published Saturday, May 5, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

If the mom you're celebrating this Mother's Day also happens to be a photographer, we've got some gift ideas that she'll like a whole lot more than another set of decorative wine glass charms.

Published Friday, May 4, 2018 6:22:00 PM GMT

In a surprising bit of good news, GoPro's Q1 earnings report exceeded analysts' expectations thanks in part to demand for the new, entry-level GoPro HERO. And CEO Nick Woodman expects more good news in Q2.

Published Friday, May 4, 2018 3:55:00 PM GMT

A study co-authored by researchers from the University of Sheffield and Lancaster University has found "complex benefits" associated with taking one image per day and sharing it with an online community.

Published Friday, May 4, 2018 3:40:00 PM GMT

Parent company Facebook continues Instagram's transformation from a mobile image sharing platform into a do-it-all application by adding a way to pay for things right within the photo sharing app. This could be very interesting for photographers.

Published Friday, May 4, 2018 1:41:00 PM GMT

Phase One Industrial has launched an aerial camera that uses what the company describes as the world’s first backlit medium format sensor. The iXM 100MP is part of a new iXM system of cameras and lenses designed to be used attached to drones or manned aircraft.

Published Friday, May 4, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

Still brainstorming a gift for Mom? We've got some ideas of pictures you can take – or gather – to have ready in time for a Mother’s Day gift that means as much as she does.

Published Thursday, May 3, 2018 10:12:00 PM GMT

In this 20-minutes video, outdoor photographer Dave Morrow walks you through every piece of gear he took on a two-month adventure through Oregon, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho and California.

Published Thursday, May 3, 2018 5:48:00 PM GMT

The PRO Endurance line of cards features 25 times the endurance of the company's speed-focused cards. They're water, temperature, x-ray, and magnetic-proof, and are rated for up to 43,800 hours of continuous video recording.

Published Thursday, May 3, 2018 4:47:00 PM GMT

Adobe has refreshed its primary and secondary school pricing, slashing the cost of a Creative Cloud license to just $5 per year for individual schools and school districts that purchase a minimum of 500 and 2,500 licenses, respectively.

Published Thursday, May 3, 2018 3:31:00 PM GMT

The European Space Agency (ESA) has published the latest dataset from its Gaia mission. The new data and images were captured with the satellite's 1 gigapixel camera, and reveal the location and movement of more than 1.3 billion stars.

Published Thursday, May 3, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

We took the Canon variant of Rokinon/Samyang's AF 14mm F2.8 for a spin to see how this affordable wide-angle option performs out-and-about.

Published Wednesday, May 2, 2018 7:59:00 PM GMT

Looking for a literal 'summer job'? The hotel chain Days Inn is looking for a photographer who wants to spend one month this summer shooting sunsets all over the United States. The gig pays $10,000, covers all travel expenses, and more.

Published Wednesday, May 2, 2018 7:33:00 PM GMT

Follow professional motorsport photographer Jamey Price as he photographs one of the most prestigious endurance car races in the world: the TOTAL 24-hours of Spa in Belgium.

Published Wednesday, May 2, 2018 4:07:00 PM GMT

In this video, Phlearn's Aaron Nace walks you through his preferred method for sharpening portraits in Photoshop. The best thing about this technique is just how flexible it is: create as many layers of sharpening as you need to get the look that you want.

Published Wednesday, May 2, 2018 3:24:00 PM GMT

BenQ says its new 24-inch SW240 PhotoVue monitor "gives seasoned photographers and hobbyists all the right tools at the right price." That includes 99% AdobeRGB coverage and a 14-bit 3D Look Up Table.

Published Wednesday, May 2, 2018 1:26:00 PM GMT

Olloclip's new lens system is specifically designed for the iPhone X. The 'Connect X' comes with a number of features that are exclusive to Apple's flagship smartphone, including a lens mount that aligns perfectly with the iPhone X's front and rear cameras.

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

The Pentax K-1 II is a 36MP full frame beast of a camera, offering ample weather-sealing and excellent ergonomics. We've been shooting around Seattle with it as we finish our full review.