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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Hello and welcome to the 878th DPReview newsletter!

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that the big news this week was the official launch of the Canon EOS R3. We've known it was coming for a long time, and prototype EOS R3s were spotted at the recent Olympic Games in Tokyo, but now it's official - and very nice indeed.

We had a chance to shoot with a couple of pre-production samples of the R3 recently to prepare our detailed launch coverage, and you'll find our in-depth initial first impressions piece linked below. Watch out for more R3-related content coming soon, including some final image quality samples once we get hold of a production sample.

Thanks for reading!

Barney


Canon EOS R3 Initial Review

The Canon EOS R3 is the company's first high-end mirrorless camera designed for sports, wildlife and photojournalism. Built around a 24MP Stacked CMOS sensor and the company's RF mount, the R3 is designed to handle virtually any situation it encounters. Learn more in our initial review.

Read our first impressions of the Canon EOS R3

DPReview TV: Canon EOS R3 first impressions review

Chris and Jordan have been using a pre-production copy of the new EOS R3. Find out what they think of it after a day of shooting sports and wildlife, including the return of Canon's eye-controlled focus.

Watch the latest episode of DPRTV

Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR sample gallery

We've been shooting with the new Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR for some time, on both the newly announced GFX 50S II and the 100MP GFX 100S. Check out our gallery of sample images to see what it can do in a range of different shooting situations.

Check out samples from the new Fujifilm GF 35-70mm

NFTs: What they are and how they will impact photography

NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are digital assets that live on the blockchain. They can represent various types of media including audio, video, and photography. In this article, we talk to several photographers working in this emerging medium to understand how it could reshape the way we buy and sell photos.

Read more about NFTs

 

News updates
Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 8:58:00 PM GMT

Instagram's Head of Public Policy has responded to a story from The Wall Street Journal that claims Facebook has ignored its own research, which shows the toll Instagram has on the mental health of teens.

Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 7:36:00 PM GMT

Nikon Instruments recently announced the winners and finalists for their 47th annual Small World Photomicrography competition.

Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 6:11:00 PM GMT

The new 11T and 11T Pro offer nearly identical specifications, including a triple-camera array headlined by a 109MP Samsung sensor with a 24mm (equiv.) lens in front.

Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 4:24:00 PM GMT

Oppo and Kodak have formed a new partnership. The first product to come from the relationship is a Kodak 35-inspired Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition smartphone.

Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

The Canon EOS R3 is here! Click through for more information about Canon's new professional mirrorless camera, our thoughts on how it handles, and a breakdown of its major features.

Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT

Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV recently published their first impressions review of the Canon EOS R3 with eye-controlled focus. Check out their sample gallery, which includes sports photos, to see how the images look.

Published Wednesday, September 15, 2021 12:00:00 PM GMT

We conducted an ask-me-anything thread over on Reddit on Tuesday, inviting questions about the EOS R3. We ended up digging into some of the fine detail and will be back online today to mop up any remaining questions later today.

Published Tuesday, September 14, 2021 8:11:00 PM GMT

Apple iPhone 13's new Cinematic Mode uses its multiple cameras to capture a depth map when shooting video so you can rack focus and adjust depth-of-field after the fact. Apple also studied creative choices DPs make to enhance video AF.

Published Tuesday, September 14, 2021 6:44:00 PM GMT

In addition to its flagship iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max devices, Apple also shared the details of its base-level iPhone 13 smartphone, as well as its new iPad and updated iPad Mini models.

Published Tuesday, September 14, 2021 3:37:00 PM GMT

Today, during its online 'California Streaming' livestream, Apple revealed the details of its latest iPhone models, including the iPhone 13, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. Two updated iPad models we also announced, the 'new' iPad and a substantially updated iPad Mini.

Published Tuesday, September 14, 2021 10:00:00 AM GMT

The Canon EOS R3 is the company's first high-end mirrorless camera designed for sports, wildlife and photojournalism. Built around a 24MP Stacked CMOS sensor and the company's RF mount, the R3 is designed to handle virtually any situation it encounters. Learn more in our initial review.

Published Tuesday, September 14, 2021 10:00:00 AM GMT

Chris and Jordan have been using a pre-production copy of the new EOS R3. Find out what they think of it after a day of shooting sports and wildlife, including the return of Canon's eye-controlled focus.

Published Tuesday, September 14, 2021 10:00:00 AM GMT

We had the opportunity recently to shoot with pre-production samples of the Canon EOS R3, including a long session at a soccer practice, and a trip to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Check out what this all-new sensor is capable of in our sample gallery.

Published Tuesday, September 14, 2021 10:00:00 AM GMT

Canon has just introduced a portable 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM tele-zoom lens along with an ultra-compact 16mm F2.8 STM for its RF-mount. The 100-400 is easy to hand-hold and has up to 5.5 stops of shake reduction. The 16mm F2.8 won't take up much room in your bag and is priced at under $300.

Published Tuesday, September 14, 2021 10:00:00 AM GMT

Canon has announced the EOS R3, a pro-grade 24MP mirrorless camera designed for sports, wildlife and photojournalism. It revives Canon's Eye Control AF technology, as part of the company's most powerful autofocus system yet.

Published Tuesday, September 14, 2021 4:00:00 AM GMT

After confirming in June that it would be available in 2021, Nikon has officially announced the Nikkor 40mm F2, a compact, affordable prime lens for the mirrorless Z-mount.

Published Monday, September 13, 2021 8:25:00 PM GMT

The South Australian Museum recently announced the winners and finalists for the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 competition.

Published Monday, September 13, 2021 8:05:00 PM GMT

As Instagram becomes inundated with ads and video content, social media platform 100ASA wants to lure photographers away from the Facebook-owned platform with a focus on quality over quantity.

Published Monday, September 13, 2021 3:25:00 PM GMT

Apple says the 'high amplitude vibrations' of the engines inside high-powered motorcycles can cause damage to AF, OIS units inside iPhones when mounted to the vehicle.

Published Monday, September 13, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

Apple's next-generation MacBook Pros are just around the corner, and the rumor mill is churning with hopes, dreams and speculation. In that vein, we've put together a list of the five most important photo and video editing features that are (probably) coming to the Mac very soon.

Published Monday, September 13, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT

We've been shooting with the new Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR for some time, on both the newly announced GFX 50S II and the 100MP GFX 100S. Check out our gallery of sample images to see what it can do in a range of different shooting situations.

Published Sunday, September 12, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are digital assets that live on the blockchain. They can represent various types of media including audio, video, and photography. In this article, we talk to several photographers working in this emerging medium to understand how it could reshape the way we buy and sell photos.

Published Saturday, September 11, 2021 5:42:00 PM GMT

The timelapse consists of more than 13.3 million photographs capturing the 20 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, U.S.

Published Saturday, September 11, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

Chris and Jordan review the Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95, available in E-mount, Z-mount, and RF-mount. Find out why Chris concludes, "there's nothing else like this lens on the market."

Published Saturday, September 11, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

The Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 may not be technically perfect, but it's a unique lens with a lot of character. Check out Chris and Jordan's sample gallery from DPReview TV to get a sense of the images it can create.

Published Friday, September 10, 2021 7:10:00 PM GMT

Vimeo first launched HDR content on its platform in 2017. Today, Vimeo is the first open online platform to enable hosting, sharing and playback of videos created in Dolby Vision on Apple devices.

Published Friday, September 10, 2021 5:19:00 PM GMT

Venus Optics says it worked to strike a balance between size and performance while appealing to both still photographers and videographers.

Published Friday, September 10, 2021 4:39:00 PM GMT

After over six years serving as DJI's Vice President of Policy & Legal Affairs, Brendan Schulman is leaving the drone maker.

Published Friday, September 10, 2021 2:56:00 PM GMT

Vivo has announced the global rollout of its X70 Series of smartphones, including its flagship X70 Pro+, which features improved cameras, Qi charging and an IP68 rating.

Published Friday, September 10, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT

We've just got our hands on the latest compact semi-fast primes from Sigma. Click through for a look at what they offer, how they compare, and where the I-series lineup now stands.

Published Friday, September 10, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT

Madeleina Schwantes, writing for 35MMC, shares what it's like to shoot with the rather unique Voigtlander Bessamatic Deluxe.

Published Thursday, September 9, 2021 6:42:00 PM GMT

The Leica Q2 ‘007 Edition’ camera will be limited to 250 units and retail (body-only) for $7,995.

Published Thursday, September 9, 2021 4:38:00 PM GMT

The new 30mm T1.5 offers a budget option for film makers, especially those shooting with full frame sensors, while still providing full cine-lens features

Published Thursday, September 9, 2021 4:08:00 PM GMT

Skylum has revealed the next version of its Luminar photo-editing software, Luminar Neo. The new app includes multiple AI-based editing tools, improved performance and a new editing engine.

Published Thursday, September 9, 2021 12:40:00 PM GMT

OM Digital Solutions has revealed it's developing two new PRO series lenses for Micro Four Thirds camera systems and has updated its lens roadmap to highlight three new upcoming lenses.

Published Thursday, September 9, 2021 12:30:00 PM GMT

Chris and Jordan have a special treat for this episode: reviews of the new Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN and its 90mm F2.8 sibling. See how they perform and whether they should end up in your camera bag.

Published Thursday, September 9, 2021 12:30:00 PM GMT

We've been shooting around town with Sigma's new 24mm F2 DG DN 'Contemporary' lens on the super-high-res Panasonic S1R and have published an initial sample gallery. Click-through to see how it performs.

Published Thursday, September 9, 2021 12:30:00 PM GMT

Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV just reviewed the new Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary lens. Check out the sample photos they shot along the way to judge image quality for yourself.

Published Thursday, September 9, 2021 12:30:00 PM GMT

Sigma has introduced a pair of lenses in its I-series of premium primes: the 24mm F2 DG DN and 90mm F2.8 DG DN 'Contemporary'. The lenses are very well-built, relatively compact, and will be available for E- and L-mount later this month for $639.