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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Welcome to the 738th DPReview Newsletter

♫ It's the most overworked time of the year! ♫

Well, it feels that way, anyway: so few days, so much still to do. But that means we've got plenty to bring you. We've just published our last review of the year but there's still time to look back on the stuff we've most enjoyed using, crown a winner in our readers' polls before we reach 2019, publish our Z6 review and see whatever the new year holds...

Richard


Panasonic LX100 II Review

The LX100 II is an update of one of our favorite enthusiast compacts. But how do its subtle updates stand up to the four years of camera progress that have gone on elsewhere? Read our review to find out.

Reader's Polls 2018

The two leading products from every category have made it into the final round of voting. What's been the most exciting new product of 2018? Here's your last time to let us know.

Entry-level full frame mirrorless cameras compared

Canon and Nikon's arrival on the scene means there's an unprecedented amount of choice if you want a modern full frame camera. We have a look at the three entry-level models and see how they, and their associated systems, stand up to real-world use...

DSLR to Mirrorless with Nigel Danson

We've long been impressed by British landscape photographer and YouTube presenter Nigel Danson. We'd heard he'd just moved from DSLR to mirrorless for most of his work so, in the first of a series of videos, we asked him what he liked and disliked about the change...

Inspiring drone images

It's easy to think of drones primarily as video tools, but they different perspective they can give on the world means they can produce some amazing and unexpected images. We've collected the ten that most caught our attention.



 

DPReview TV: Nikon Z6 Review

We're still putting the finishing touches on our final written review of the Nikon Z6, but Chris and Jordan already know what they think...

 

Holiday Gift Guides

There are only a few shopping days left before Christmas, but there's probably still time to grab something for the photographer who appears to have everything. Or for yourself, of course: you deserve a treat, don't you? However generous you're feeling, our gift guides might give you an idea.

News updates
Published Wednesday, December 19, 2018 4:21:00 PM GMT

The Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 Mark II is a rather belated update to one of our favorite enthusiast compact cameras. Is it enough of a refresh to keep up with the times?

Published Wednesday, December 19, 2018 4:19:00 PM GMT

A firmware update for several Olympus cameras fixes an AF-malfunction that can occur with the Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 POWER OIS and Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 POWER OIS lenses.

Published Wednesday, December 19, 2018 3:26:00 PM GMT

Roger Cicala and his team at Lensrentals tore down Canon's third-generation 400mm F2.8L IS lens, revealing a slew of interesting and impressive bits.

Published Tuesday, December 18, 2018 8:53:00 PM GMT

NVIDIA researchers have created an AI that can create realistic portraits on demand using various elements from source images.

Published Tuesday, December 18, 2018 7:38:00 PM GMT

Free and open source Raw photo-processing software RawTherapee has been updated to version 5.5, which brings a slew of new features and functionality.

Published Tuesday, December 18, 2018 6:06:00 PM GMT

Leica has listed a pair of pint-sized LEGO Leica cameras.

Published Tuesday, December 18, 2018 4:45:00 PM GMT

This new macOS app can automatically create HTML web galleries from your photos that can be shared and viewed in any browser.

Published Tuesday, December 18, 2018 2:58:00 PM GMT

Weeks after he was first reported missing, Chinese authorities have confirmed photographer Lu Guang has been arrested near China's far western region Xinjiang.

Published Tuesday, December 18, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT

For the past few weeks, our readers have been voting on their favorite photographic gear released in the past year in a wide range of categories. Now that the first round of voting is over, it's time to pick the best overall product of 2018.

Published Tuesday, December 18, 2018 12:00:00 PM GMT

Thanks to camera drones, it's easier than ever to capture stunning photos from an aerial perspective. We present the 10 drone images that inspired us most this year.

Published Monday, December 17, 2018 8:51:00 PM GMT

After previously teasing the website, DJI has officially opened up its Pro-branded website for photographers and videographers alike.

Published Monday, December 17, 2018 7:40:00 PM GMT

Fujifilm has made firmware version 2.0 available on its website for its X-T3 and X-H1 mirrorless cameras, as well as an incremental update for its 80mm F2.8 macro lens.

Published Monday, December 17, 2018 4:23:00 PM GMT

The Nova 4 is the brand's first model with a circular cutout for the front camera in the display.

Published Monday, December 17, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT

Sony had the full-frame mirrorless market to itself for nearly five years, but it's no longer alone – the Nikon Z6 and Canon EOS R have both arrived priced to compete with the a7 III. We take a head to head to head look at these three cameras.

Published Sunday, December 16, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT

As if it needed one, the triple-camera smartphone might really be the final nail in the compact camera's coffin. DPR contributor Lars Rehm brought the LG V40 on a hiking trip recently and found it to be a huge leap forward in terms of creative freedom.

Published Sunday, December 16, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

Renowned UK-based landscape photographer Nigel Danson has been using DSLRs for years. In this video, created exclusively for DPReview, Nigel discusses his experience using the Nikon Z7 and why he's excited about mirrorless cameras. (Spoiler... beautiful scenery ahead.)

Published Saturday, December 15, 2018 10:45:00 PM GMT

Tenba has unveiled a collection of products to help keep lenses, cables, batteries and more safe and organized when traveling and shooting.

Published Saturday, December 15, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT

Tune in this week to see Chris and Jordan's review of the Nikon Z6 full frame mirrorless camera, and also find out what Chris thinks of the popular 35mm focal length. (Rant alert!)

Published Saturday, December 15, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT

There are plenty of ways to spend well over $250 on photography gear, but we've picked out some standout accessories that are sure to wow the photographer on your shopping list.

Published Friday, December 14, 2018 7:33:00 PM GMT

Facebook has disclosed a major photo API bug that left the private images of millions of users exposed to third-party apps from September 13, 2018 to September 25, 2018.

Published Friday, December 14, 2018 6:03:00 PM GMT

Loupedeck has added support for Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 to Loupedeck+, its newest keyboard-style editing module.

Published Friday, December 14, 2018 4:44:00 PM GMT

YouTuber Casey Cavanaugh has produced a handy video guide for those looking for buy their first film camera.

Published Friday, December 14, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT

If you're looking for a photography gift that's a bit more substantial than a stocking stuffer, we've got some suggestions that should fit the bill.

Published Thursday, December 13, 2018 9:58:00 PM GMT

Chinese optical manufacturer Kipon has added the Nikon Z and Canon R mounts to its range of adapters made to attach medium format lenses from Hasselblad, Mamiya, Pentax and others to full frame cameras.

Published Thursday, December 13, 2018 6:11:00 PM GMT

Palette Gear has announced an update to its modular, physical editing interface that lets MacOS users now use their palette with Capture One 11 and 12.

Published Thursday, December 13, 2018 3:41:00 PM GMT

German company OPC Optics announced that it has acquired the trademark rights to Meyer Optik Görlitz at the insolvency procedure of NetSE in Koblenz.

Published Thursday, December 13, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT

Shopping for a photographer? We've got some gift ideas for all budget sizes, but here you'll find our budget-friendliest suggestions – just right for stockings.

Published Wednesday, December 12, 2018 10:18:00 PM GMT

It's not always easy to find marble, wood or concrete surfaces on demand. Enter Replica Surfaces, small tiles designed to replicate popular photo surfaces and backdrops.

Published Wednesday, December 12, 2018 7:48:00 PM GMT

Lensrentals Founder Roger Cicala set aside some time to take apart Canon's new 50mm F1.2L RF lens and in doing so revealed a number of interesting discoveries.