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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Hello and welcome to the 873rd DPReview newsletter!

In the past week, we've learned some exciting news about the forthcoming Canon EOS R3 and got our first look at the Nikon Z9, both of which are being used by photographers covering the 2020 Olympic Games. We also published a hands-on slideshow of Sigma's new 150-600mm F5-6.3 and continued our series of in-depth tripod reviews, with a model from the European brand FLM. 

Thanks for reading and be well!

Dan


Images appear to confirm Nikon’s Z9 is being tested at the Olympics, gives us the first look at its back side

A pair of images briefly posted to Twitter appear to show off Nikon’s unreleased full-frame mirrorless flagship camera in the wild, at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. 

View photos of the Nikon Z9

Hands-on with the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport

The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport is an all-new, designed-for-mirrorless update to Sigma's existing 'Contemporary' offering for DSLRs. Our first impressions of its optical quality are positive.

Read our Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 hands-on

Olympics photo editor confirms Canon's EOS R3 has a 24MP sensor

After speaking with a photo editor working with files captured at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, DPReview has confirmed that the native resolution of the Canon is 24MP.

Read about the Canon EOS R3's sensor

In-depth tripod review: FLM CP34-L4 II

The FLM CP34-L4 II is the latest in a line of well-respected premium tripods from this European brand. How does it compare against its peers? Read our in-depth review to find out.

Read our FLM tripod review 

News updates
Published Wednesday, August 4, 2021 3:02:00 PM GMT

Despite being a year of unknowns, mostly due to the global chip shortage and COVID-19 resurgence, 2021 is proving the be the year of stabilization industry experts believed it would be.

Published Wednesday, August 4, 2021 1:49:00 PM GMT

Photographer Dustin Dolby has shared an in-depth tutorial showing how you can capture and edit a poster-style commercial shot of beer with minimal effort.

Published Wednesday, August 4, 2021 12:30:00 PM GMT

The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport is an all-new, designed-for-mirrorless update to Sigma's 'Contemporary' offering for DSLRs. Our first impressions of its optical quality are positive - click through to learn more about it.

Published Wednesday, August 4, 2021 12:30:00 PM GMT

Despite continuing issues with wildfire smoke, Chris was able to put the new Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS 'Sport' through its paces in a variety of situations. Find out how it performed, and how it compares to its peers, in this latest episode.

Published Wednesday, August 4, 2021 12:30:00 PM GMT

Once we got our hands on the new Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN Sport, we slapped it on a Panasonic Lumix S1R and headed to the lake to catch some wild humans alongside more traditional wildlife.

Published Wednesday, August 4, 2021 12:30:00 PM GMT

Sigma has announced its 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS 'Sports' lens for full-frame E- and L-mount bodies. The lens features 25 elements, 4 stops of image stabilization, a zoom torque switch and weather-sealing.

Published Wednesday, August 4, 2021 11:48:00 AM GMT

The latest developer beta of iOS 15 features a new flare removal tool that appears to automatically remove the signature ‘green orb’ flare often seen in images captured with iPhone cameras.

Published Tuesday, August 3, 2021 7:34:00 PM GMT

Dr. Adrian Smith is back with a new video showcasing what it looks like when seven species of moth are filmed at 6,000 frames per second as they take flight.

Published Tuesday, August 3, 2021 6:54:00 PM GMT

Apple has rolled out a trio of new GPU configuration options for its Mac Pro computer, with upgrade prices ranging from $2,400 to $11,600 and memory ranging from 32GB to 128GB.

Published Tuesday, August 3, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

We took the Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 to the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo. Take a trip to Oregon's high desert country to see everything from rodeo clowns to roller coasters.

Published Tuesday, August 3, 2021 1:39:00 PM GMT

The Minimalist Photography Awards recently announced it's winners for 2021.

Published Tuesday, August 3, 2021 12:55:00 PM GMT

A drone struck a skyscraper in New York City's World Trade Center complex on Monday evening around 5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time.

Published Monday, August 2, 2021 6:57:00 PM GMT

H&Y Filters has announced a new Black Mist filter in its Revoring series. The Revoring series features an adjustable filter, eliminating the need for step-up adapter rings.

Published Monday, August 2, 2021 6:20:00 PM GMT

Photographer Dave Holland has captured behind-the-scenes images of Sony’s service center for press photographers covering the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Published Monday, August 2, 2021 2:15:00 PM GMT

By allowing users to mount Sony E-mount lenses on compatible Nikon Z-mount cameras, Techart's TZE-01 adapter brings us one step closer to that distant dream of universally interchangeable lens–camera combinations – but the key word is 'compatible.'

Published Monday, August 2, 2021 1:01:00 PM GMT

After speaking with a photo editor working with files captured at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, DPReview has confirmed that the native resolution of the Canon is 24MP.

Published Monday, August 2, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT

Razer's Blade laptops have always been marketed as premium gaming PCs. But the company's unflappable focus on build quality, a bloatware-free operating system, and the most powerful hardware on the market makes these laptops a phenomenal option for photo and video editing.

Published Sunday, August 1, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

The FLM CP34-L4 II is the latest in a line of well-respected premium tripods from this European brand. How does it compare against its peers? Read our in-depth review to find out.

Published Saturday, July 31, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

With smoke from forest fires keeping them out of the Alberta countryside, Chris and Jordan take to the streets of Calgary to test out Tamron's ultra-wide 11-20mm F2.8 lens for Sony APS-C cameras.

Published Saturday, July 31, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV just wrapped up their review of the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD for Sony E-mount. Check out their sample gallery and judge image quality for yourself.

Published Friday, July 30, 2021 7:47:00 PM GMT

This week marked the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 15 mission. The 9th crewed Apollo mission was the fourth to land on the Moon and the first to use a lunar roving vehicle (LRV), affectionately known as a 'moon buggy.' Join us as we look back at the historic Apollo 15 mission and the first lunar rover.

Published Friday, July 30, 2021 5:40:00 PM GMT

A pair of images briefly posted to (then removed from) Twitter appear to show off Nikon’s unreleased full-frame mirrorless camera.

Published Friday, July 30, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

Curious about film photography? Don't know where to begin? We've got you covered! Parts 1-10 of our absolute beginner's guide to film photography cover all the basics of the medium, from film and camera types to advice on choosing the best camera for you.

Published Thursday, July 29, 2021 10:00:00 PM GMT

A few photographers are testing the upcoming Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera at the Tokyo 2020 games, including Atiba Jefferson, who has published an animation showing the R3 shooting at 30 frames per second.

Published Thursday, July 29, 2021 6:48:00 PM GMT

Leica has released its first smartphone, the Leitz Phone 1. The phone features iconic Leica styling, a 20.2MP 1"-type image sensor and much more.

Published Thursday, July 29, 2021 5:15:00 PM GMT

Boxfish Luna is an underwater drone capable of capturing 8K footage thanks to being compatible with Sony's a1 and a7S III cameras.

Published Thursday, July 29, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

The The SIrui SR-3204 is an affordable 'Systematic' tripod that offers attractive features. So how does it compare to other models in its class? Read our in-depth review to find out.

Published Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:02:00 PM GMT

In addition to strong sales of its EOS R5 and R6 mirrorless cameras, Canon says it expects RF lens sales to further drive growth throughout 2021.

Published Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT

The Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD is a compact ultra-wide zoom for Sony APS-C E-mount bodies. See how it performed in a variety of situations in our sample gallery.