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Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Welcome to the 715th DPReview newsletter

This week we've been doubling-down on our launch content around the new Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V1, which now includes a detailed first-impressions review and a gallery of sample images. You'll find links below, along with our recently-published tough cameras buying guide and plenty more.

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI first impressions

DPReview's Technical Editor Richard Butler was in New York for the launch of the new Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI. Find out his first impressions of Sony's powerful new pocket zoom.

Read about our first impressions of the new Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI

The SeaLife DC2000 is the best tough camera you've never heard of

Someone finally made a 1"-sensor compact with a fixed prime lens that can take great photos, aimed at Scuba enthusiasts. Despite some operational quirks it delivers excellent image quality.

 Read more about the SeaLife DC2000

Buying Guide: The best waterproof cameras

Whether you're hitting the beach in the Northern Hemisphere or the ski slopes in the Southern, a rugged compact camera makes a great companion. In this buying guide we've taken a look at seven current models and chosen our favorites.

Read our guide to the best waterproof cameras

Long-term test: Domke F6 'Little Bit Smaller' shoulder bag

The Domke F-6, also known as the 'Little Bit Smaller' bag shares a lot of characteristics with the venerable (and a Little Bit Bigger) F-2. Senior Editor Barnaby Britton has been using one for several years.

Read more about the Domke F6 'Little Bit Smaller' bag


Hasselblad XCD 21mm sample gallery

It's not every day you have the opportunity to shoot with a lens like the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4. It's currently the widest lens in the company's medium-format lineup and as we discovered, incredibly sharp.

Check out our gallery from the Hasselblad XCD 21mm

News updates
Published Wednesday, June 13, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

The Domke F-6, also known as the 'Little Bit Smaller' bag shares a lot of characteristics with the venerable (and a Little Bit Bigger) F-2. Senior Editor Barnaby Britton has been using one for several years.

Published Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:58:00 PM GMT

Lowepro has released the FreeLine BP 350 AW, an all-new daypack that features Lowepro's adaptive interior divider system it calls QuickShelf.

Published Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:55:00 PM GMT

Currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, the Instant Magny 35 supports Fujifilm Instax Square film and doesn't require any camera modifications. The instant film back is described as ideal for rangefinders and SLRs from Pentax, Leica, Olympus, Canon, and Nikon.

Published Tuesday, June 12, 2018 3:45:00 PM GMT

Utah-based tripod manufacturer Really Right Stuff has updated all 17 of its tripods with updated features and better ergonomics.

Published Tuesday, June 12, 2018 1:58:00 PM GMT

The new Technical Camera app offers comprehensive manual controls and a range of features for users who prefer to take control of the capture process.

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

Someone finally made a 1"-sensor compact with a fixed prime lens that can take great photos, but it's aimed at Scuba enthusiasts more so than land-based photographers and has a few operational quirks.

Published Monday, June 11, 2018 8:39:00 PM GMT

Leica has released details of the twelve finalists for this year’s Leica Oskar Barnack Award, one of who will take the €35,000 (approx. $41K) top prize. Organizers say that 2500 photographers submitted work to the competition this year.

Published Monday, June 11, 2018 5:13:00 PM GMT

One week after it was first seen in leaked images, Samyang—also known as Rokinon in the US—has unveiled a ‘tiny but wide’ 24mm F2.8 lens for full-frame Sony cameras.

Published Monday, June 11, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

Whether you're hitting the beach in the Northern Hemisphere or the ski slopes in the Southern, a rugged compact camera makes a great companion. In this buying guide we've taken a look at seven current models and chosen our favorites.

Published Sunday, June 10, 2018 6:00:00 AM GMT

Every photographer knows about APS-C sensors, but what about APS film? This week, Chris and Jordan take a stroll down memory lane and try out the original APS format, a technology that promised to streamline the film workflow, but which ultimately lost out to digital technology.

Published Saturday, June 9, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

It's not every day you have the opportunity to shoot with a lens like the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4. It's currently the widest lens in the company's medium-format lineup and as we discovered, incredibly sharp.

Published Friday, June 8, 2018 3:28:00 PM GMT

Although it wasn’t a stand-out detail during the keynote, Apple is bringing new features and improved performance when working with Raw photos on iOS 12. We break down a few of the updates we’ve come across in the iOS 12 Beta 1.

Published Friday, June 8, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT

Our existing Sony RX100 VI sample gallery has been updated with more images from our initial outings with the camera.

Published Thursday, June 7, 2018 6:27:00 PM GMT

Manfrotto has updated its travel tripod range with three new tripod models: the Befree Advanced Carbon Fiber, Befree GT, and Befree Live Carbon Fiber. The first two models feature Manfrotto's M-lock twist lock, and the Befree Live Carbon Fiber is designed for recording video.

Published Thursday, June 7, 2018 3:56:00 PM GMT

Parrot has launched its latest consumer drone, the Anafi. This folding drone will retail for just shy of $700 and features a 21-megapixel camera capable of 4K HDR capture at 30 fps.

Published Thursday, June 7, 2018 12:00:00 PM GMT

DPReview's Technical Editor Richard Butler was in New York for the launch of the new Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI. Find out his first impressions of Sony's powerful new pocket zoom.

Published Thursday, June 7, 2018 4:00:00 AM GMT

Canon has announced a new version of its popular 70-200mm F4L tele-zoom. The new Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM features numerous improvements over its predecessor, including 5 stops of stabilization and a reduced minimum focus distance.

Published Thursday, June 7, 2018 4:00:00 AM GMT

The third version of Canon's 70-200mm F2.8L features the same optics and 3.5 stop image Stabilization system as its predecessor but adds Air Sphere Coating and fluorine coating on front and rear elements.