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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Welcome to the 835th DPReview Newsletter

How are you? How have you been? What's the weather like in your brain? These are stressful times, so here are some distractions. Curious about Sony's a7C? We have just what you need. Wondering what Nikon will do next? I'm glad you asked. Considering buying a new iPhone but not sure whether the camera is any good? We've got you covered. Or maybe you're stressing about that new lens you bought recently, worrying that it might be a bad sample? Here's Roger Cicala to explain why it probably isn't.

See? You're fine. Everything's fine.

Thanks for reading!

Barney


Sony a7C vs Sony a7 III: Which is better?

The Sony a7C and a7 III are very similar cameras, but depending on your needs, the choice may come down to more than simply price versus compactness.

Read about how the sony a7C and a7 III stack up

Roger Cicala: the difference between sample variation and a 'bad copy' (Part 1)

In the first part of a two-part article, lens testing expert Roger Cicala explains why inevitable variation among copies of a lens and a 'bad copy' aren't the same thing.

Read Roger Cicala's latest article

Apple iPhone 12 sample gallery

Apple has announced its iPhone 12 lineup, and we've gotten our hands on the base model. We'll admit - viewing the photos in a web browser doesn't have the impact of viewing them on the latest iPhone HDR displays - but the results are impressive nonetheless.

Check out images from the Apple iPhone 12

 

What might the Z6 II and Z7 II tell us about future pro Nikon mirrorless models?

The new Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II are solid updates, but the gap at the top of Nikon's full-frame mirrorless lineup for a truly 'professional' model still exists. So what can the Z6 II and Z7 II tell us about what Nikon might do next?

Join us in some crystal ball-gazing

News updates
Published Wednesday, November 4, 2020 8:56:00 PM GMT

After months of being avaialble as a beta download, a 1.0.0 version of Nikon's webcam utility is now available for both macOS and Windows 10 computers. The utility makes it possible to use ten Nikon DSLR and mirrorless cameras as webcams in videoconferencing software.

Published Wednesday, November 4, 2020 7:30:00 PM GMT

The ML-100 and ML-105 come in EF and M58 mounts and are designed for use in various industrial and commercial applications.

Published Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:09:00 PM GMT

Kodak Professional Select is a new image selection software. It relies upon AI to analyze, grade and select the best images from a given batch.

Published Wednesday, November 4, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT

Following our DPReview TV video series 'How to start a YouTube channel', we received lots of follow-up questions from viewers, so Chris and Jordan sat down to answer some of the most common ones.

Published Wednesday, November 4, 2020 9:00:00 AM GMT

Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 85mm F1.8 for L-mount. This medium-telephoto prime is weather-resistant and weighs just 355g (12.5oz). It will be available in mid-December for $599.

Published Wednesday, November 4, 2020 9:00:00 AM GMT

Panasonic has announced firmware upgrades for its S1, S1R, S1H and S5 full-frame mirrorless cameras, which extend the degree to which the four models share features and performance levels. The G100 vlogging-focused Micro Four Thirds camera also gains webcam compatibility.

Published Wednesday, November 4, 2020 9:00:00 AM GMT

We've been able to shoot with a pre-production version of Panasonic's new S 85mm F1.8, just in time for some socially distanced fall portraits of friends – including the furry kind.

Published Wednesday, November 4, 2020 4:00:00 AM GMT

Canon has just taken the wraps off two new lenses for its mirrorless RF system: The RF 50mm F1.8 STM and RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM. Click through for a closer look.

Published Wednesday, November 4, 2020 4:00:00 AM GMT

Canon has introduced two new lenses for its RF-series cameras: the 70-200mm F4L IS USM and the 50mm F1.8 STM. The former is considerably smaller than its EF cousin, while the latter is both compact and inexpensive at $200.

Published Tuesday, November 3, 2020 9:17:00 PM GMT

The promotion, which is taking place at four different Sony stores across Japan, is going on through November 30.

Published Tuesday, November 3, 2020 6:50:00 PM GMT

Apple's announced its iPhone 12 lineup, and we've gotten our hands on the base model. We'll admit - viewing the photos in a web browser doesn't have the impact of viewing them on the latest iPhone HDR displays - but the results are impressive nonetheless.

Published Tuesday, November 3, 2020 4:49:00 PM GMT

Hasselblad has released what is effectively a Speedbooster for adapting HC and HCD lenses to X system cameras. The adapter reduces the focal length by 0.8x, which effectively increases the aperture by two-thirds a stop.

Published Tuesday, November 3, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT

In the first part of a two-part article, lens testing expert Roger Cicala explains why inevitable variation among copies of a lens and a 'bad copy' aren't the same thing.

Published Tuesday, November 3, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

The Sony a7C and a7 III are very similar cameras, but depending on your needs, the choice may come down to more than simply price versus compactness.

Published Monday, November 2, 2020 9:50:00 PM GMT

The lens and accessory maker introduces magnetic tripod attachments, a cold shoe and mounts to attach to your iPhone 12 using Apples MagSafe system. Well, introduces the idea anyway - the products won't ship until March next year

Published Monday, November 2, 2020 9:07:00 PM GMT

The Camera West camera store in California received a Calypso underwater camera as a customer trade in. The camera was the first 35mm camera designed for use underwater without a housing and it paved the way for the iconic Nikon Nikonos camera series.

Published Monday, November 2, 2020 5:40:00 PM GMT

After unveiling ON1 Photo RAW 2021 earlier this autumn, ON1's latest flagship photo editor is now available for purchase.

Published Monday, November 2, 2020 4:39:00 PM GMT

After attempting to swap camera models between iPhone 12 devices, repair site iFixit, as well as YouTuber Taylor Dixon, discovered a proprietary tool and 'System Configuration' is required to successfully replace the camera module.

Published Monday, November 2, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

The new Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II are solid updates, but the gap at the top of Nikon's full-frame mirrorless lineup for a truly 'professional' model still exists. So what can the Z6 II and Z7 II tell us about what Nikon might do next?

Published Monday, November 2, 2020 8:00:00 AM GMT

We realize it's not the conventional wisdom, but you should probably go play with fire. Why? Because, from fire comes art. Tell your mom we said it's OK.

Published Sunday, November 1, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT

Whether you’re just sharing clips with friends or you’re launching an online on-camera career, vlogging matters. We looked at cameras with selfie-friendly screens, wide-angle lenses, microphone inputs and great video quality, and Sony's compact ZV-1 came out on top.

Published Saturday, October 31, 2020 6:38:00 PM GMT

The 18mm lens offers a roughly 27mm full-frame equivalent focal length on APS-C camera systems, weighs just 51g (1.8oz) and costs only $69.

Published Saturday, October 31, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT

The widest shift lens for full frame systems, the Laowa 15mm G4.5 Zero-D is designed for architectural photographers who like to keep their verticals vertical and their edges straight.

Published Saturday, October 31, 2020 7:00:00 AM GMT

Watch our review of the Sony a7S III to find out why Jordan calls it 'the best camera for run and gun videography' available today.

Published Saturday, October 31, 2020 7:00:00 AM GMT

The Sony a7S III is optimized for video, but its 12MP sensor is very capable and performs well in low light. Our new a7S III sample gallery includes everything from night shots to portraits.

Published Friday, October 30, 2020 9:31:00 PM GMT

Discover how Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian combined CGI with old-school stop motion photography to recapture the look and feel of the original Star Wars films.

Published Friday, October 30, 2020 3:56:00 PM GMT

The Laowa 15mm F4.5 'Zero-D' Shift lens is the widest shift lens available for full-frame camera systems.

Published Friday, October 30, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

Looking to get in on the instant camera fun? We tried every model and think the Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 strikes the right balance between price and features. The Instax Wide 300 is our choice if you crave a larger format.

Published Friday, October 30, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT

We've just added a ton of images to our Olympus 12-100mm F4 Pro sample gallery – take a look at some of the wildlife and scenery from the land down under.

Published Thursday, October 29, 2020 8:35:00 PM GMT

Firmware version 1.4.0 for both the X1D II 50C and 907X 50C adds a new Distance Scale feature, improves upon the existing Interval Timer feature and addresses a number of other bug fixes.

Published Thursday, October 29, 2020 6:57:00 PM GMT

Lensbaby has announced the Spark 2.0. This new manual focus lens allows you to control the focus area by squeezing and tilting the lens, promising unique control over the look of your images.

Published Thursday, October 29, 2020 3:29:00 PM GMT

Int'l Photography Awards just announced winners and finalists from over 13,000 images submitted.

Published Thursday, October 29, 2020 2:23:00 PM GMT

More than two years after first showing off the camera, the Zeiss ZX1 is here. It features a 37.4MP full-frame sensor, a Zeiss Distagon 35mm F2 T* lens and has a variation of Android built-in that's capable of running Lightroom Mobile for editing your images directly in-camera.

Published Thursday, October 29, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT

Take a look at some Raw conversions and additional images shot during our testing of the Silver Award-winning Sony a7C.