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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Welcome to the 684th Digital Photography Review newsletter.

We just returned from the Photo Plus Expo show in New York, where Sony was showcasing its just-announced Alpha a7R III, alongside new releases from several other companies. You'll find a full breakdown of show content below. Meanwhile, we've been working hard on upcoming seasonal content, and shooting with Canon's PowerShot G1 X Mark III and EOS M100.

Photoshelter guide: 30 Organizations That Want to Fund Your Photo Project

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Here's what else has been going on at DPReview over the last seven days:

Photo Plus Expo 2017: Full show coverage

Every October, photo enthusiasts and industry professionals descend on the Javitz Center in New York for Photo Plus Expo. We were there, getting our hands on new products from Canon, Sony and Leica - among others.

Read our full PPE show coverage

Sony a7R III dynamic range improved, nearly matches chart-topping Nikon D850

Sony has claimed 15 EV dynamic range from its newest ILC iteration: the a7R III. Is it true? It turns out that Sony has some strong grounds for its claim - check out our test results.

Take a closer look at the Sony a7R III's dynamic range

Canon G1 X Mark III pre-production sample gallery

The Canon G1 X III isn't a whole lot larger than the G5 X, but it hosts a much bigger APS-C sized sensor. Consider its 24-70mm equiv. lens, Dual Pixel AF, built-in EVF and generous dedicated controls and you've got a versatile tool that juuuuust fits in your coat pocket. We've been shooting with a pre-production model.

Check out our initial samples from the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

 

Canon EOS M100 shooting experience and gallery

On a recent road trip with the tiny EOS M100, DPReview staffer Carey Rose discovered that from mountaintops to pool halls, there's a lot more to Idaho than just famous potatoes.

Read more about Carey's experiences traveling with the Canon EOS M100

Barney

News updates
Published Tuesday, October 31, 2017 11:55:00 PM GMT

Photographer Markus Hofstaetter decided to celebrate Halloween with a few creepy wet plate collodion portraits. Watch him work, see the final product, and read some behind-the-scenes tidbits about the entire process.

Published Tuesday, October 31, 2017 11:21:00 PM GMT

After reports that Lexar was discontinuing its XQD memory cards, the company has officially set the record straight.

Published Tuesday, October 31, 2017 10:52:00 PM GMT

Leica just released a new, silver anodized version of the Leica Q compact. Identical to the original on the inside, the silver-and-black version will cost you about $250 more than its all-black counterpart.

Published Tuesday, October 31, 2017 10:20:00 PM GMT

The Novoflex NEX-RETRO adapter allows you to reverse mount your E-Mount lenses while maintaining full electronic communication between the lens and the camera.

Published Tuesday, October 31, 2017 10:00:00 PM GMT

Meet Rylo: a 4K 360° camera that uses some impressive companion software to produce "beautiful, cinematic video" that is "impossibly smooth", no matter your skill as a videographer.

Published Tuesday, October 31, 2017 2:30:00 PM GMT

The Apple iPhone X is still a week away from hitting the streets, but photographer Chase Jarvis has one! Here's the very first hands-on field test of the new iPhone X, complete with a few sample shots.

Published Tuesday, October 31, 2017 2:00:00 PM GMT

The results are in: Sony's new a7R III beats its predecessor by nearly a half stop in base ISO dynamic range, essentially matching the chart-topping D850 when it comes to full-frame cameras. All this at no cost to high ISO performance. See our in-depth analysis with pictures here

Published Tuesday, October 31, 2017 4:00:00 AM GMT

Peak Design has released its smallest, lightest bag in the Everyday line. Perfectly-sized to carry a drone or small kit, this bag can be worn as a sling or fanny-pack.

Published Monday, October 30, 2017 8:26:00 PM GMT

Famed portrait photographer Albert Watson tells the story behind his now-iconic portrait of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

Published Monday, October 30, 2017 8:02:00 PM GMT

The all-in-one X-Rite i1Studio can calibrate projectors, scanners, monitors, printers, and mobile devices.

Published Monday, October 30, 2017 7:22:00 PM GMT

A developer at Google has discovered that any iOS app could secretly use the iPhone camera to record images and video in the background once it's been given permission to access the camera.

Published Monday, October 30, 2017 6:11:00 PM GMT

Nikon has decided to close a subsidiary and its camera & lens factory in China due to the "rise of the smartphone" and the "rapidly declining" compact camera market.

Published Monday, October 30, 2017 5:53:00 PM GMT

Researchers at ETH Zürich have developed an AI-powered system that they claim can turn measly smartphone snapshots into images that look like they were captured with a DSLR.

Published Monday, October 30, 2017 5:43:00 PM GMT

Leica just announced a new lens – a redesigned version of the classic 90mm Thambar F2.2 from the 1930s. We're working on a full gallery, but in the meantime, Leica has sent us some exclusive first samples.

Published Monday, October 30, 2017 3:53:00 PM GMT

Video platform Vimeo has just released its own camera. Meet the Mevo Plus, a 4K livestreaming camera designed specifically for use with the Vimeo Live service.

Published Monday, October 30, 2017 3:39:00 PM GMT

Moonstruck and Sunstroke are two unique 35mm film stocks made by pre-exposing Kodak film in a machine to add different tones, odd colors, and light leaks.

Published Monday, October 30, 2017 3:22:00 PM GMT

Google will release a Pixel 2 XL software update "in the next few weeks" to address complaints of "dull" display colors, and says the "burn in" issue isn't actually a problem.

Published Monday, October 30, 2017 1:00:00 PM GMT

A versatile APS-C compact that just about fits in your jacket pocket? We couldn't pass up the chance to shoot with a pre-production Canon G1 X III when it rolled into the office.

Published Sunday, October 29, 2017 1:00:00 PM GMT

On a recent road trip with the EOS M100, DPReview staffer Carey Rose discovered that from mountaintops to pool halls, there's a lot more to Idaho than just famous potatoes.

Published Saturday, October 28, 2017 2:00:00 PM GMT

Read the story behind this beautiful portrait of a hiker standing against a foggy landscape in the forest on the isle of Yakushima.

Published Saturday, October 28, 2017 1:00:00 PM GMT

The Sony a7R Mark III can shoot UHD 4K video at 24 and 30p using the full width of its image sensor or over-sampled footage using a Super 35 crop. Take a look at some samples from a shooting event earlier this week.

Published Saturday, October 28, 2017 10:00:00 AM GMT

Zeiss just announced a new prime lens for full-frame Canon and Nikon DSLRs: the Milvus 25mm F1.4. It's very big, very heavy, and should be very high-performing – and we just got our hands on one.

Published Friday, October 27, 2017 8:20:00 PM GMT

Sigma has used the Photo Plus Expo show in New York as a launchpad for an all-new lens – the 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary. It's a fast, high-quality prime for cropped-sensor Sony E-mount and M43 cameras.

Published Friday, October 27, 2017 5:30:00 PM GMT

We're at the Photo Plus Expo show in New York, where Fujifilm is showing off its new XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR and GF 45mm F2.8 R WR prime lenses. Click through for a closer look.

Published Friday, October 27, 2017 4:59:00 PM GMT

Leica's newest lens is one of its oldest. The Leica Thambar-M 90mm F2.2 is a (slightly) modernized recreation of a classic 1930s design, famed for its unique soft focus look. We just got our hands on one.

Published Friday, October 27, 2017 3:00:00 PM GMT

Ricoh is showing off two upcoming lenses at the Photo Plus Expo show in New York this week. The HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW and HD Pentax-DA* 11-18mm F2.8.

Published Thursday, October 26, 2017 8:00:00 PM GMT

Canon announced four new L-series prime lenses recently: the TS-E 50mm, 90mm F2.8L and 135mm F4L Macro, and the 85mm F1.4L. We just got our hands on them.

Published Thursday, October 26, 2017 7:39:00 PM GMT

Ricoh has announced two new Pentax 'Star-series' lenses, designed to be optimized for high megapixel sensors; there's a 50mm F1.4 covering a full 35mm image circle as well as an 11-18mm F2.8 for crop sensor cameras.

Published Thursday, October 26, 2017 4:56:00 PM GMT

Canon's new PowerShot G1 X Mark III combines a 24MP APS-C sensor and hybrid autofocus system in an impressively compact body. Canon has been showing it to us at the Photo Plus Expo show in New York.

Published Thursday, October 26, 2017 4:08:00 PM GMT

The mirrorless medium format Hasselblad X1D is officially the highest rated camera DxOMark has ever tested, 'crashing through the 100-point barrier' with an overall score of 102.

Published Thursday, October 26, 2017 3:42:00 PM GMT

Stand-alone Lightoom isn't dead yet, but it's not going to last too much longer. According to Adobe, the final update to Lightroom 6 will be released 'towards the end of this year.'

Published Thursday, October 26, 2017 3:36:00 PM GMT

Tamron just announced a new 100-400mm telezoom, pitched at enthusiasts and professionals. The 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is the lightest in its class, and packs some impressive features. And we just got our hands on one.

Published Thursday, October 26, 2017 2:58:00 PM GMT

Following a successful crowdfunding campaign for its CP26-Travel tripod, FLM is back with the Berlin 38.4 carbon-fiber tripod. The 38.4 can handle up to 88lbs (40kg) of gear, but weighs only 5lbs (2.25kg) itself.

Published Thursday, October 26, 2017 2:13:00 PM GMT

Highly controversial photographer Terry Richardson has allegedly been banned from all Conde Nast publications—including Vogue, Vanity Fair, and many others—after being labeled 'the Harvey Weinstein of fashion.'

Published Thursday, October 26, 2017 2:00:00 PM GMT

The Sony a7R Mark III is here and we get our hands on one for a few hours while at a press event in New York City. See our sample gallery.

Published Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:44:00 PM GMT

Tamron just released the new 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD—a lightweight ultra-telephoto zoom lens that Tamron says offers ''superior image quality" as well as "fast and precise AF."

Published Thursday, October 26, 2017 2:14:00 AM GMT

Just in case you haven't heard, Sony released an ultra-high-res mirrorless camera early this morning. We spent some hands-on time with the a7R III and put together an in-depth look at what's new and exciting – and what's missing.

Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 7:12:00 PM GMT

Sony took the wraps off its a7R III this morning, and we've put together a short video highlighting its standout features.

Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 7:00:00 PM GMT

Olympus is announcing two new high-end F1.2 primes: a 17mm and 45mm. The company has paid much attention to optimizing the bokeh each lens produces, and offer Pro-series touches like weather-sealing and a snap-back focus clutch.

Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 7:00:00 PM GMT

We take a hands-on look at the new 17mm F1.2 Pro and 45mm F1.2 Pro lenses from Olympus, a pair of fast primes that promise excellent optical performance and beautiful bokeh in a compact, lightweight package.

Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 7:00:00 PM GMT

The Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro is a 90mm equivalent that just screams to be used for portraiture. So when we found ourselves with a production-ready copy, we got right to work.

Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 4:11:00 PM GMT

We've been fans of Sony's Eye AF feature for a while now, and since the company claims it's twice as effective in the a7R III it was one of the first things we wanted to check out.

Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 3:55:00 PM GMT

What's the first thing to try when you get the a7R III in your hands? Why, 10 fps mechanical shutter bursts, with continuous autofocus, of course. It's impressive on paper and sure enough, it's darn impressive in person.

Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 3:27:00 PM GMT

Portrait Lighting, which was introduced with the iPhone 8 Plus (and soon-to-be-released iPhone X), lets the user add a variety of simulated lighting effects to portrait images. Here are two tutorials that show you how to use it.

Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 1:54:00 PM GMT

We're at Sony's 'special livestream event' in New York City this morning. Watch the livestream here and check out our Twitter for live commentary from our staff at the event!

Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 1:00:00 PM GMT

It's back! DxO is acquiring Nik Collection and will continue to develop the software as Photoshop and Lightroom plug-ins, and also plans to incorporate Nik technology into its own editing software.

Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 6:30:00 AM GMT

Sony has announced the a7R Mark III, a 42.4MP mirrorless camera built around the lessons learned from its flagship a9 sports camera.

Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 6:30:00 AM GMT

Sony is adding even more versatility to its full-frame mirrorless lens line by introducing the FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS. Priced at $1299, this lens is smaller and lighter than the competition, according to Sony.

Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 6:30:00 AM GMT

Sony is keeping good on its promise to support professional sports shooters by announcing the development of a 400mm F2.8 GM lens.

Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 2:00:00 AM GMT

Fujifilm has announced its latest instant printer, the Instax Share SP-3 SQ. As the 'SQ' in its name implies, this is a square-format printer, similar to the one built into the Instax SQ10 camera.