Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, May 26, 2021

In the months following the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra release, Samsung has published multiple tech videos outlining the smartphone's impressive 108MP image sensor. The latest video discusses the primary technologies behind the camera's promised pro-grade image quality.

The latest episode in Hasslblad's ongoing video series shares a BTS look at what went into the decision-making process for its X System cameras.

The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II may be an evolutionary upgrade to the Panasonic's Micro Four Thirds line of cameras, but it includes meaningful upgrades that will matter to videographers.

Summary: The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has announced a new USB-C specification (version 2.1) that will more than double the current USB-C power delivery capacity from 100W to 240W.

In this video, we're joining editorial and fine art photographer Neil Buckland, as he shoot a variety of subjects using Ricoh's new Pentax K-3 III.

Chi Modu, a legendary hip-hop photographer known for his iconic images of Tupac Shakur, Biggie Smalls, Wu-Tang-Clan, Eminem, and more died at age 54.

Sirui launches another 1.33x anamorphic lens for film makers who don't have $$$$ budgets. This time it's a mid-telephoto for portraits and more distant perspectives

Jason Lee may be best-known to many for his acting skills, having starred in many movies and tv series, including 'My Name is Earl.' However, in recent years, the former professional skateboarder has focused on various photographic projects, proving he's a man of many talents.

The lens, which is the fourth in its growing 1.33x anamorphic lineup, is expected to retail for $899 following its initial Indiegogo launch and is available for Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds (MFT), Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems.

The Panasonic GH5M2 is a refresh, rather than complete reworking, of the company's image-stabilized, video focused GH5. A new processor boosts its capabilities. We lookat whether this is enough to keep it competitive.

Is the newly announced Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 the stills/video hybrid camera Jordan has been waiting for? See what he and Chris think about the GH6 in this episode of DPReview TV.

The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II (officially known as the 'GH5M2') is the follow-up to one of the most popular stills/video hybrid cameras on the market. Find out what's new and what the guys at DPReview TV think about the Mark II.

We've been shooting with the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II for a few days, and we've prepared a gallery of sample images for your viewing pleasure.

Panasonic has announced its next-generation video-centric camera: the GH6. The GH6 will offer a new sensor and processor, and capture 10-bit 4:2:2 video with no recording time limits. It's set to ship before the end of the year for around $2500.

In addition to the Lumix DC-GH6, Panasonic has announced that it is also developing a new lens for Micro Four Thirds: the Leica DG 25-50mm F1.7, which is equivalent to 50-100mm.

Panasonic has announced the Lumix DC-GH5 II (GH5M2), an update to the GH5 which adds a newer processor, improved autofocus performance and additional video settings.

Here are the winners and finalists of AAP Magazine's #17 PORTRAIT competition.

Adobe has released an update to Photoshop on desktop. The update fixes numerous issues, adds a new 'Save a Copy' option to improve the user experience, a revised Neural Filter menu and native Photoshop support for Windows ARM devices.

Sigma says the 3.00 firmware update for its fp camera is in the final stages of development and should go live on June 3, 2021.

Pioneered by Hitchcock and beloved by Spielberg, the 'dolly zoom' effect is a famous cinematic technique. But you don't need Hollywood production gear to do it. In this article, we'll show you how to create the dolly zoom effect with the sub-$1000 DJI Air 2S.

Travis Fox uses a drone as a documentary storytelling tool to explore how the scars of industrialization, urban sprawl, and institutionalized racism remain in America's backyard, even as the physical spaces begin to deteriorate.

Or: why scoring cameras is so challenging. In this article, Technical Editor Richard Butler muses on why it makes sense to compare both the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the Sony a1 to the Canon EOS R5, yet not to one another.

We've updated our 'best cameras for under $1000' buying guide, with Fujifilm's excellent X-S10 sitting alongside the Sony a6100 as our favorite cameras in this price range.

Recently, we learned that Sony's 'SLT' digital SLRs were no longer available for purchase, marking the end of the A-mount originally developed by Minolta. In this episode of DPReview TV, Chris and Jordan fondly look back at the A-mount.

Gordon Laing has gone back in time for one of his 'Retro Reviews' to look at the PowerShot 600, a camera Laing considers Canon's first consumer digital camera.

Now in its 7th year, the annual Comedy Wildlife Awards showcases some of the funniest wildlife moments caught on camera. Here are the best entries, so far.

Nikon Japan cites 'production reasons' for the indefinite suspension of orders for the company's AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm F4R TC1.4 FL ED VR lens.

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) offer a way for artists to sell their work as a one-of-a-kind, digital-only piece, using a Blockchain to record the sale and provide proof of ownership. While the concept may be unfamiliar to many photographers, the process for 'minting' and selling your own NFT is easier than you may think.

Some cameras are worth money to collectors even when they can't be used to capture photos. A charred Leica M4 and Summicron 50mm F2 lens recently sold at auction in the United Kingdom for over $2,000 USD.

8K delivers four times as much resolution as 4K, but do you need al those pixels? It depends on what you use them for and who's watching.

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR is a bright, fast walkaround prime lens that's particularly well-suited to landscape and street photography. If you're a Fujifilm X-mount shooter, read our review to find out whether it deserves to be in your collection.