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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Welcome to the 803rd DPReview Newsletter

From 'social distancing' to 'full lockdown' in just a week. Strange times indeed. As the cherry blossoms bloom outside my window, I'm looking forward to the day when I can walk around the block without feeling guilty, but at least there's plenty to keep us all occupied while we're stuck indoors.

No surprise that there was plenty of COVID-19 news this week (get used to it) from the announcement of service centers closing to the postponement of Photokina. But it's not all doom and gloom. Alongside plenty of other content, Roger Cicala published an interesting article on how to sanitize camera equipment in the middle of a pandemic, and we also rounded up some ideas for how to be productive while self-isolating.

Thanks for reading!


Fujifilm X-T4 vs X-T3: Which should I buy – and is it worth upgrading?

The recently-announced X-T4 shares a lot with its nominal predecessor, the X-T3. So which is best for you? And if you already own the X-T3, should you upgrade?

Read how the X-T4 stacks up against the X-T3

Interview: how a box of negatives offered a very personal glimpse into the past

When Joan Ruppert started looking through a box of film negatives shot by her father in the 1930s, she didn't know what to expect. As she told DPReview, what she found was a treasure trove.

Read our interview with Joan Ruppert

Get something out of staying in: Ideas for isolation

The world has suddenly become a little smaller for many of us, but there are still plenty of photographic things you can do, while waiting for things to get a little better. Here are some suggestions.

Read our article on ideas for self-isolation

Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 Pro sample gallery

The Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 has joined us on a lot of journeys over the years, mounted to many different OM-D camera bodies. Take a look at our collection of images taken with the lens – some new and some from the archives.

Check out our samples gallery

The EOS-1D X Mark III shoots Canon's best-ever JPEGs

There's a lot that's new in Canon's flagship EOS-1D X Mark III, including a sensor that offers best-in-class dynamic range. It also happens to produce the best JPEGs we've seen from a Canon camera.

Check out how the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III performs in our studio

News updates
Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8:55:00 PM GMT

It appears Canon has diagnosed the cause of the lockups a number of Canon EOS-1D X Mark III owners have reported over the past few weeks.

Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 7:11:00 PM GMT

Finalists were recently announced for Nikon Australia's 2020 Surf Photo and Video of the Year Awards.

Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 5:54:00 PM GMT

Stuck at home with not very much to do due to stay-at-home directives or quarantines? Here's how to use some old and odd lenses to turn your room into a camera.

Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:20:00 PM GMT

Only 20 units will be made for each of the two lens mounts. The lens is expected to retail for ¥42,800 (~$410) when it's released.

Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

Like many photographers stuck at home due to the coronavirus, Chris and Jordan need a creative outlet. Let's see what happens when they try to re-create bad product photography from a kids' toy.

Published Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT

In a recent episode of DPReview TV, new host Don Komarechka introduced us to the magical world of frozen soap bubbles. Take a look at some of the fantastical images he captured – and give the video a watch if you missed it the first time around.

Published Tuesday, March 24, 2020 5:07:00 PM GMT

The new all-weather portrait lens is to join the company's premium line for K-1 series cameras, and will be the first 85mm designed for the Pentax digital full frame system

Published Tuesday, March 24, 2020 3:46:00 PM GMT

Canon USA has announced that due to 'stay at home' directives by authorities in various states, it will be shutting down repair facilities in California, Illinois and New Jersey.

Published Tuesday, March 24, 2020 3:19:00 PM GMT

The world has suddenly become a little smaller for many of us, but there are still plenty of photographic things you can do, while waiting for things to get a little better. Here are some suggestions.

Published Monday, March 23, 2020 11:04:00 PM GMT

In addition to an announcement on its service page, Nikon Inc. President and CEO Bo Kajiwara also shared a letter with Nikon customers and partners.

Published Monday, March 23, 2020 3:31:00 PM GMT

Stuck inside? Feast your eyes on some spectacular images from the great outdoors. Winning images feature subjects ranging from active volcanoes to dramatic views of manmade structures, all captured from the air.

Published Monday, March 23, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

The EOS R5 will be the first mirrorless camera to shoot 8K video, but is it just a lot of hype? We look at several reasons why you probably don't need 8K technology today, as well as a few reasons you might really want it after all.

Published Monday, March 23, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT

There's a lot that's new in Canon's flagship EOS-1D X Mark III, including a sensor that offers best-in-class dynamic range. It also happens to produce the best JPEGs we've seen from a Canon camera – take a look at our test scene to see for yourself.

Published Sunday, March 22, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

When Joan Ruppert started looking through a box of film negatives shot by her father in the 1930s, she didn't know what to expect. As she told DPReview, what she found was a treasure trove.

Published Saturday, March 21, 2020 6:12:00 PM GMT

For photographers who are stuck at home due to global quarantines, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is opening up its more than 1,100 online classes and tutorials for free for the next two weeks.

Published Saturday, March 21, 2020 7:00:00 AM GMT

We're adding a new show to the DPReview TV lineup! Host Don Komarechka will share simple science projects that can be replicated at home to create stunning images. Sit back, relax and watch a mad scientist at work.

Published Friday, March 20, 2020 7:10:00 PM GMT

Dr. Eric Fossum, who invented the CMOS sensor and is a regular here in the DPReview forums, was named the recipient of the prestigious Edwin Land Medal award.

Published Friday, March 20, 2020 3:16:00 PM GMT

Lensrentals founder and owner, Roger Cicala, has shared a post explaining what you should (and shouldn't) be doing to keep yourself and your gear as clean as possible amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published Friday, March 20, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

The Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 has joined us on a lot of journeys over the years, mounted to many different OM-D camera bodies. Take a look at our collection of images taken with the lens – some new and some from the archives.

Published Friday, March 20, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT

The Pentax MX is a gem of a film SLR: compact, well-built and fully-mechanical in operation. Our pals over at 35mmc.com dive deep into the nuts and bolts of this classic camera.

Published Thursday, March 19, 2020 7:41:00 PM GMT

The new filter system is effectively a downsized version of the popular LEE100 model, which is designed for larger camera systems.

Published Thursday, March 19, 2020 4:59:00 PM GMT

ON1 Photo RAW 2020.1 is now available. This free update for existing ON1 Photo RAW 2020 owners includes numerous user interface and performance improvements.

Published Thursday, March 19, 2020 1:55:00 PM GMT

Skylum has released Luminar version 4.2. The free update adds new features to the all-in-one photo editor, including the AI Augmented Sky tool and new portrait tools.

Published Thursday, March 19, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

The recently-announced X-T4 shares a lot with its nominal predecessor, the X-T3. So which is best for you? And if you already own the X-T3, should you upgrade?