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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Welcome to the 773rd DPReview Newsletter

This week we polished off our review of the long-awaited Sony FE 35mm F1.8, and Chris and Jordan gave us their assessment of Sony's new Cyber-shot RX100 VII. But Sony didn't get all of our attention over the past few days - we've also been shooting with Canon's PowerShot G7X Mark III, and the just-arrived RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS. You'll find all of this content via the links below.


Sony FE 35mm F1.8 Review

Sony's FE 35mm F1.8 answers a lot of a7-series photographers' prayers. But was it worth the wait? Find out in our full review.

Read our review of the Sony FE 35mm F1.8

DPReview TV: Sony RX100 VII review

Sony's RX100 VII has landed, but after seven(!) iterations you may be asking, "Is there anything left to add to this camera?" It turns out the answer is a resounding 'yes'. Watch Chris and Jordan's video review to learn what's new and why it matters.

Watch the latest episode of DPRTV

Canon PowerShot G7 X III sample gallery

Though it lacks some of the bells and whistles offered by the G5 X II, the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III adds a newer 1" sensor design and some useful upgrades to an already impressive compact.

Check out our gallery of samples from the G7 X III

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS sample gallery

The Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS is a do-everything lens for the RF system, designed to cover pretty much any situation from sweeping landscapes to capturing distant details. Take a look at how it performs in our sample gallery.

Take a look at samples from the Canon RF 24-240mm

News updates
Published Wednesday, August 21, 2019 7:19:00 PM GMT

New top end calibration package aims to reduce waste when printing on difficult surfaces by making color measurement more accurate

Published Wednesday, August 21, 2019 7:04:00 PM GMT

Moment's new 37mm Cine filters are compatible with various models of iPhone, Pixel, OnePlus and Galaxy devices.

Published Wednesday, August 21, 2019 5:31:00 PM GMT

Instagram has dismissed another viral spam image that is circulating on its platform, this one claiming that, starting tomorrow, all user content will be made public (including deleted messages) and that the company will be able to use images against users in court.

Published Wednesday, August 21, 2019 5:00:00 PM GMT

The upcoming products are designed to create a ‘complete line of photo and video products’ designed for photographers of all levels.

Published Wednesday, August 21, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

Sony's FE 35mm F1.8 answers a lot of a7-series photographers' prayers. But was it worth the wait? Find out in our full review.

Published Wednesday, August 21, 2019 1:55:00 PM GMT

Nikon has finally made it possible to transfer Raw images from their Wi-Fi-capable cameras to smartphones and tablets running the new SnapBridge 2.6 application.

Published Tuesday, August 20, 2019 8:41:00 PM GMT

DroneDJ conducted a comprehensive search of DJI's official online store and noticed most models were out of stock.

Published Tuesday, August 20, 2019 5:54:00 PM GMT

The new app, which is limited to iOS, for the time being, makes it easy to deliver images to clients, who can easily sort through and download images on-the-go.

Published Tuesday, August 20, 2019 5:29:00 PM GMT

The adapter uses a six-element design to make the most of even the fastest Hasselblad V lenses on Fujifilm's GFX mount camera systems.

Published Tuesday, August 20, 2019 3:21:00 PM GMT

Huawei's upcoming high-end devices are likely to catch up with Apple and Samsung in terms of 4K video frame rates.

Published Tuesday, August 20, 2019 3:00:00 PM GMT

In this video we’ve traveled to southern Spain with the Olympus OM-D E-M1X. There, we headed for the town of Sevilla to meet up with action sports photographer Fernando Marmolejo.

Published Tuesday, August 20, 2019 2:30:00 PM GMT

Henry Diltz recounts how he became the official photographer of Woodstock and shares what it looked like through the viewfinder.

Published Monday, August 19, 2019 10:06:00 PM GMT

Canon Australia appears to have leaked two upcoming cameras in a pair of promotional videos - an ‘EOS M6 II’ and an ‘EOS 90D.’

Published Monday, August 19, 2019 7:49:00 PM GMT

The adapter sits inside the camera and compresses the lens image to fit the camera's Super 35mm sensor, and restoring the look of the original focal length of the lens

Published Monday, August 19, 2019 6:22:00 PM GMT

Sydney-based coder Greig Sheridan and his photographer partner Rocky have introduced Intervalometerator, an open-source intervalometer designed for deploying inexpensive remote time-lapse systems involving Canon DSLRs, Arduino and Raspberry Pi hardware.

Published Monday, August 19, 2019 3:41:00 PM GMT

The lens, set to ship later this year for a yet-to-be-determined price, is an update to Yongnuo's original 35mm F1.4 lens that adds an ultrasonic motor.

Published Monday, August 19, 2019 2:30:00 PM GMT

The One Action's ultra-wide camera lets you to record horizontal video while holding the phone vertically.

Published Monday, August 19, 2019 2:10:00 PM GMT

Prograde says its new program scans for ‘key attributes of your card’s use history to determine how much life is remaining before you reach design limits’ and can ‘clean up the way data is stored to your card to ensure it’s optimized for the highest performance.’

Published Monday, August 19, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

We've been busy shooting around Seattle with Sigma's new 45mm F2.8 full-frame lens and have topped off our initial sample gallery accordingly. Have a look.

Published Monday, August 19, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

We recently reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 (also known as the G90, G91 and G99) and found it to be a good all-around camera. But is it best for the kind of shooting that you do? Click through to find out if the G95 is right for you.

Published Sunday, August 18, 2019 3:00:00 PM GMT

The Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS is a do-everything lens for the RF system, designed to cover pretty much any situation from sweeping landscapes to capturing distant details. Take a look at how it performs in our sample gallery.

Published Saturday, August 17, 2019 6:53:00 PM GMT

Walmart accidentally offered up bargain-basement rates for DJI drones and other camera gear from a company called Ecom Electronics that retails through its website.

Published Saturday, August 17, 2019 7:00:00 AM GMT

Sony's RX100 VII has landed, but after seven(!) iterations you may be asking, "Is there anything left to add to this camera?" It turns out the answer is a resounding 'yes'. Watch Chris and Jordan's video review to learn what's new and why it matters.

Published Friday, August 16, 2019 7:11:00 PM GMT

Recently, the FAA granted recreational drone pilots access to LAANC. Now, they want to administer a test and are seeking the public's input.

Published Friday, August 16, 2019 5:54:00 PM GMT

Arcane Photos is an alternative to Google Photos and other cloud-based options for uploading and storing images that's blockchain-based and decentralized with an emphasis on privacy.

Published Friday, August 16, 2019 3:34:00 PM GMT

Matt, of the YouTube channel DIY Perks, has shared a video showing how old TVs and monitors can be upcycled into natural-looking light that resembles light coming through a window.

Published Friday, August 16, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

Now that we've completed our full review of Panasonic's high-megapixel full-frame flagship, the S1R, let's take a closer look at what it's like to use for everything from landscapes to sports.

Published Thursday, August 15, 2019 8:27:00 PM GMT

The new Canon RF and Nikon Z mount options add to the Sony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon EF and Nikon F mount versions currently available.

Published Thursday, August 15, 2019 6:03:00 PM GMT

Z Cam has opened pre-orders for its new, 6K E2-F6 and 8K E2-F8 full-frame cinema cameras, which were first introduced during NAB 2019.

Published Thursday, August 15, 2019 5:43:00 PM GMT

Leica has announced its APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 lens, which is designed for the L-mount system. The lens is the smaller, lighter and (slightly) cheaper little brother to the 50mm F1.4 and is now available for $4495.

Published Thursday, August 15, 2019 4:41:00 PM GMT

The battery works with a7 III, a7R III and a9 camera systems and connects with your smartphone or tablet to help you keep tabs on the health of the battery. Oh, and you'll need to update the firmware of your camera battery.

Published Thursday, August 15, 2019 2:21:00 PM GMT

Photo Rumors is reporting that the next-generation GoPro camera will feature a 12MP sensor capable of shooting 4K video at 120 fps and have the option for add-on screen, LED lighting and microphone accessories thanks to redesigned housing.

Published Thursday, August 15, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

The Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 is being marketed as a dedicated portrait lens, offering focal lengths appropriate for both traditional long lens portraiture as well as wider-angle environmental portraits and lifestyle shots. Take a look at how it performs.

Published Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:21:00 PM GMT

Luminar 4 photo editing software is slated to be released this Fall from Skylum. They recently offered up a more detailed sneak peek at the AI Sky Replacement filter that will be included in the update.