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April 2020 news and reviews
April 30
The Xperia 1 Mark II borrows some of its camera technologies from the company's Alpha series of cameras, making it, at least on paper, one of the most interesting phones for photography at the moment.
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The new 'High Quality Camera' uses a C and CS lens mount and is built around the Sony Type 1/2.3” (7.9mm diagonal) Sony IMX477 image sensor.
The DJI Mavic Air 2 is a Goldilocks drone. It's not the biggest or the smallest model out there, but it delivers just the right balance of size and features.
April 29
The new 64GB, 128GB and 256GB microSDXC cards feature max read and write speeds of 250MB/s and 130MB/s, respectively.
The 'Simple Use' camera is safe to use down to 10m (33ft) and comes in two pre-loaded options using Lomography's Color Negative 400 and LomoChrome Purple film stocks.
The new service allows images and folders to be synchronized between five computers and five mobile devices, and that each image can be edited on any of those devices.
Want to shoot some portraits with great lighting while stuck at home? We show you how – and you probably won't need any new gear to do it!
We've updated our 'best fixed prime lens camera' buying guide and – no surprise here – the Fujifilm X100V came out on top.
Dee Molenaar, a photographer, artist and icon in the Pacific Northwest mountaineering community passed away recently at the age of 101. Filmmaker and DPReview collaborator Eric Becker spent some time with Dee and his children before he died, and created a short film about Dee’s inspirational life. Watch it exclusively here.
April 28
The beta EOS Webcam Utility came from the ongoing needs required for video conferencing and virtual meetings amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photographer and DIY camera master Brendan Barry shares what went into converting his backyard shed into a camera and darkroom.
The OV64B is capable of capturing 64MP stills, as well as 8K video at 30 fps and 4K video at 60 fps. The first sample units will be shipping to companies next month.
Firmware has been updated and lens lineups fleshed-out since Canon, Nikon and Panasonic joined the full-frame mirrorless melee. In the light of these changes, we looked again at the strengths and weaknesses of the main contenders.
In addition to 4K/60p capture, the Mavic Air 2 can also record HDR video at 4K/30p and dole out 1080p slow-mo video at up to 240 fps. Battery life also gets an improvement, with a 34-minute flight time.
April 27
The company previously tested an anti-reflective coating and is now looking to use satellite 'sunshades.'
The MAVO Edge is built around a new 44.7MP full-frame CMOS sensor that claims to offer up to 14-stops of dynamic range and minimal rolling shutter, even at 8K.
The 'Defocus Smoothing' variant of Canon's RF 85mm F1.2L uses a special coating to two of the lens' 13 elements to give out-of-focus highlights a smoother appearance. Take a look at the lens in action.
April 26
The global lockdown has been disastrous for the camera trade with sales cut in half across the world, according to figures released by CIPA. DSLRs are doing worse than mirrorless models, and lenses are holding up a little better overall.
Both companies say accounting procedures are proving difficult amidst global stay-at-home orders, making it challenging to audit their financial results in the usual timeframe. Results for both companies are pushed back by a few weeks.
Exposure Software's latest Exposure X5 app is a surprisingly fast, feature-packed and affordable alternative to Adobe's Lightroom – with no subscription required.
Running out of isolation projects? Here's how you can use common household supplies and tools to craft your own DIY studio lighting solutions.
April 25
Impressively compact and no slouch in terms of sharpness: Tamron's 70-180mm F2.8 for Sony E-mount shapes up to be a solid option for a7-series photographers.
What better time to shoot with a telephoto zoom? Chris and Jordan took the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 and a Sony a7R III into the empty streets of Calgary for some appropriately-distanced street shooting.
April 24
The quick-release system makes it easier to get the strap out of the way when it's not needed, such as when you're switching to shooting on a tripod or monopod.
New bi-color LED comes to the LS series of continuous lighting with temperatures variable between 2700 and 6500K for still and movie photography
The price drop comes not long after the release of its new studio camera software update and new ATEM Mini switchers
Even if you can't get outdoors, there are plenty of ways to keep busy and to keep your photographic senses sharp. What follows are nine ways film photography lovers can stay occupied and have fun, all from the comfort and safety of their own home.
April 23
As a whole, Canon saw a decline of 9.5% and 18.7% in net sales and operating profit, respectively, but its Imaging Systems division took a particularly rough hit with expectations Q2 will be even worse.
Five zoom lenses and a single prime lens have received minor firmware updates that 'fix minor bugs,' according to the changelogs.
It's a small firmware update, but addresses an important problem that could cause certain SD memory cards to have errors while shooting.
Sony's next venture into light field technology could be via an E-mount lens, that might allow photographers to use it on their regular cameras
If innovation in Canon's cameras has seemed somewhat lackluster of late, the EOS R5 may well explain what the company was up to.
Tiny crystals on a glass slide may look unimpressive to the naked eye, but with a macro lens and some polarizing filters they become magical. We show you how to make your own.
April 22
In addition to the 'velvety glow' of the bokeh produced by the lens, it also features 1:2 ratio macro capabilities, with a minimum focusing distance of 14cm (5.5").
Unsurprisingly, 96% of respondents said their work has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly 75% saying 'all or almost all' of their work had been cancelled in April.
The update, which also brings multiple bug fixes, is described as an important step in Pixelmator's effort to refresh the iOS app.
When Nikon released the full-frame D3 in 2007, it changed the professional photography industry. It was also a pivotal piece of equipment for Senior Editor Barney Britton.
'I Am Vital' is a short film from Florian Ledoux reminding the world about the importance of water and our disappearing glaciers in the age of climate change.
April 21
The pair of printers have more compact designs, incorporate a new 4.3" touchscreen control panel and feature new and improved inks.
The head of Samsung's Sensor Business Team says the company aims to design image sensors that provide a higher resolution than the human eye.
We've re-tested the Canon EOS R, using firmware v1.6 and updated the review. We've given particular focus to the Eye AF feature and have investigated both its performance and operation, which boost the camera's score and makes it much easier to shoot portraits.
The Canon EOS R5's video specifications look very powerful. We break down what everything means, and what the limitations might be.
This isn't the first time the company has been caught passing off DSLR images as if they were captured using its smartphone cameras.
Panasonic has added 5.9K Raw video output to its Lumix DC-S1H full-frame mirrorless stills/video camera, allowing the recording of ProRes RAW with an Atomos Ninja V recorder.
April 20
The Canon EOS C300 Mark III uses the exact same frame as the C500 Mark II, but packs inside Canon's new DIGIC DV7 processor and a new 4K Super 35mm Dual Gain Output (DGO) sensor.
Canon may have launched the DSLR video revolution, but it has struggled to lead in recent years. Is the EOS R5 Canon's attempt to flex its muscles and reclaim its glory days of video dominance?
In this video we share our first impressions of the Canon EOS R5's impressive video specifications, as well as some other features that might get lost in the headlines.
Canon has revealed the video specs of its forthcoming EOS R5, including internal Raw capture of its 8K/30p footage. There's also full-width 4K at up to 120p with 10-bit 4:2:2 recording and full AF in all modes.
The new Canon RF and Nikon Z mount versions join the previously-available models for Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony FE camera systems.
The 75mm F1.8 autofocus lens from Samyang/Rokinon is compact, lightweight and has a fun little trick up its sleeve.
April 19
The annual international contest recognizing fine art photography announced its winners and finalists last week. Here are some winning and finalist images.
With most activities restricted, this is a good time to think about what photography is, and what it means. One of Senior Editor Barney's favorite photography books has hardly any pictures in it and wasn't even written by a photographer.
April 18
Nikon's Coolpix P950 features an incredible 24-2000mm equiv. zoom lens. But other than taking closeup photos of the moon, what's this camera that looks like a small bazooka good for? Quite a lot, it turns out.
Check out our sample gallery from the Nikon Coolpix P950, the perfect camera for social distancing thanks to its 24-2000mm equiv. zoom lens.
April 17
The photo industry may be able to take some hope from this case in which Alpa was able to secure damages from a Chinese company producing fakes and copies of its cameras.
Instagram-competitor VSCO and action camera company GoPro both plan to release new features and products in 2020 despite the restructuring.
The Canon EOS 10D was a hugely advanced camera when it was announced in 2003. Senior Editor Barney Britton looks back at the 10D, and shares some memories of his first DSLR.
World Press Photo recently announced the winners of the 2020 contests, including Photo of the Year and Story of the Year. Here are some of the top images.
A dedicated 35mm photographer and medium format skeptic gets his hands on the lust-worthy Plaubel Makina 67 and finds lots to love about its design – and the format in general. But it's not all a bed of roses.
April 16
George Steinmetz, whose aerial photography work appears in National Geographic and the New York Times, was cited for flying his drone over a massive burial ditch on Hart Island.
These are the winning and shortlisted photos from the Sony World Photography Awards 2020 Open Competition
The organization says photography is non-essential and that even porch-based photography sessions may put communities at risk.
A look at Log, DR modes, and highlighting why you don't always gain by adding amplification.
RAW Power 3 for macOS and iOS builds upon Apple's native technology to allow for faster and more powerful image organization and editing tools to the built-in Apple Photos application.
As we've been sharing stories of the gear that made the biggest difference to our photography, DPR readers have been responding with theirs. Here are some of our favorite responses so far.
April 15
Apple has updated the long-ignored iPhone SE model. The new version is very similar to the outgoing iPhone 8 and maintains the same glass-back design, single rear camera and water resistance.
Frustrated that you can't get in the studio with a model to test and experiment with lighting set-ups and shooting ideas? This set.a.light application might just keep your creativity on the boil until the world returns to normal
Adorama's charismatic founder, Mendel Mendlowits, passed away on April 8th at the age of 76.
The Fujifilm X-T200 is a low-priced mirrorless camera with a stunning 3.5" display, easy-to-use touch interface, oversampled 4K video and the classic design X-series cameras are known for. Dive into our review to see how it ranks against its peers.
DPReview TV host Jordan Drake tells us about the one piece of photography gear that changed his life. Find out why it may be the reason he's on the DPReview team today.
The latest legal ruling follows a similar case from 2018 about a tweet that featured a copyrighted image of Tom Brady.
April 14
The lens doesn't currently have a price, but you can count on it being one of the—if not the—most affordable 50mm lens for Sony's a6000-series cameras.
The OnePlus 8 Pro features a large primary image sensor and HDR video recording at 4K resolution.
The 33mm F1.4 lens is the first of three APS-C lenses Viltrox has already said are on the way, with the 23mm and 56mm F1.4 still on the horizon.
Recently we caught up with Fujifilm's Toshi Iida to talk about the X-T4, X100V and, of course, the ongoing impact of the coronavirus epidemic on Fujifilm and the camera industry as a whole.
Fujifilm's newly-formulated Acros 100 II will be hitting store shelves soon! Curious what it looks like? Check out our sample gallery, chock full of 35mm and 120 format scans.
April 13
Last week, it was reported that $2.2 billion of Japan's COVID-19 emergency stimulus package will be allocated to companies willing to move production out of China. We asked two executives of Japanese imaging companies whether or not this incentive could help their operations.
The new model supports nearly all 35mm analog SLR cameras and can be used with dedicated back covers designed for the most popular camera models.
Year-over-year, sales of mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras decreased by 50.5 percent, according to BCN Retail's latest data.
In this interview, Tetsuo Kikuchi, manager of Imaging System Development at Olympus Corp explains how the E-M1 Mark III's autofocus system was developed, and what it means to design a camera for demanding professionals.
Like so many, self-employed photographer Suzi Pratt found herself at home with lots of time to kill. Here are the steps she recommends for those in the same position, both to fill time during isolation and to prepare for what's next.
April 12
The two-minute video shares a behind-the-scenes look at how commercial film production company Threefold made an old ambulance the ultimate all-in-one film truck.
Compact and affordable, the new Sirui 50mm anamorphic lens comes in options for three camera mounts – so we tried it on each of them. See the lens in more detail and read about the benefits of using it on each system.
The Fujifilm X100V is a camera designed to tag along on adventures large and small. We brought it along on plenty of excursions during the course of testing – back when we were able to do that sort of thing – from trips to the coast to walks around the block.
April 11
We shot Fujifilm's new Acros II black and white film in both 35mm and 120 medium format, developing it ourselves. We also compared it to Fujifilm's Acros film simulation. The verdict? We like this film!
April 10
The results of the short survey will be shared in the coming weeks in an effort to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the professional photography community.
In addition to the new cursor support inside iPadOS 13.4, the update also adds a machine-learning-powered photo-matching tool, Split View support and a copy/paste function.
Setting up a fully-functional B&W darkroom is way easier and cheaper than you may think. Our pals over at 35mmc.com show you how to get printing for under $100.
The Fujifilm X-A7 is a fun-to-use, touchscreen-centric camera that covers the basics for a beginner while leaving room to grow. See what it's capable of in use as an everyday companion.
April 9
Lens accessories company Lenscoat responded to an appeal for PPE for healthcare workers, using its skills to manufacturer some very cool camo face masks
Here are the Grand Prize Winners and Honorable Mentions for the 9th Annual PDNedu Student Photo Contest.
We look into what the ISO setting on your camera does and doesn't mean – why it can't necessarily be measured, and why your sensor's sensitivity never changes.
The firmware update adds a new 'Hi Frequency Flicker' function, adds a new Face/Eye Priority autofocus function and more.
Photographers throw the word 'bokeh' around a lot, but what exactly is it? Our resident mad scientist, Don Komarechka, takes us on a ride through a bokeh-rific world of creative possibilities.
April 8
The minor update adds new CFexpress Type B support and a new 50p/25p video frame rate option.
The update will add wireless tethering support and more for the Fujifilm X-T2, X-T3, X-H1, GFX 50R, GFX 50S and GFX 100.
We think Fujifilm's X100V is the best choice for a photographer's carry-everywhere camera in 2020. Provided you can find somewhere safe to take pictures, of course. Take a look through our full review to find out more.
We all have some piece of photo gear that changed the way we work. In this video, DPReview TV host Chris Niccolls tells us what product rocked his world. The answer may surprise you.
Who says you can't be creative while confined to your home? Top camera companies and creatives are challenging photographers and videographers to submit their best work while in quarantine.
April 7
The Leica M-mount lens is the first from Skyllaney, a British company which designs and constructs its lenses in the British Isles.
Marrying technologies invented over 150 years apart, U.S. photographer Shane Balkowitsch used the wet collodion process to photograph a sitter in London as she posed in front of her phone camera
The update addresses a lock-up issue multiple 1D X Mark III camera owners were experiencing when shooting with the electronic level was on in the viewfinder display.
HDR isn't always a popular term in photography circles, but the latest high-DR TVs could free your photos from the standard DR constraints you didn't even know you were working to.
Tamron first teased the 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E-mount last October. Now, we have confirmation of its price and the expected shipping date, pending any further interference from the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 6
The 15-minute tutorial shows how with a few sheets of printer paper and a light source or two, you can create abstract macro photographs.
The new EF to L-Mount 'Fusion' adapter offers full EXIF data support, as well as communication protocols to support autofocus, aperture control and image stabilization on supported lenses.
Our testing shows that overall, the new lens in the X100V is much improved over the previous version found in the X100F and previous generations. Read on for our full analysis.
April 5
Our guide to the best lenses for Sony APS-C and full-frame mirrorless cameras has been updated to include recommendations for portrait shooters.
April 4
Souza breaks down the gear he uses and shows off images he captured with nearly every piece of equipment he highlights.
We think that the Nikon 50mm F1.4G and 85mm F1.4G are great all-around picks for APS-C and full-frame Nikon DSLR portrait shooters, respectively. Read on for more recommendations and all of our top lens picks for these systems.
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN lives up to Sigma's 'Art' standard, giving first-party lenses for E-mount and L-mount a run for their money. We put it to the test and came out impressed.
Our team at DPReview TV just finished reviewing Sigma's newest 24-70mm F2.8 lens and they found a lot to like. Check out these sample photos captured while filming their review.
April 3
Following our recent microphone pre-amp shootout there was a lot of controversy surrounding the results from the Sony a7 III. Our team tested a second a7 III body to verify the results and discovered some important things that could impact the rankings – depending on what microphone you use.
The patent shows how users could capture light field images with depth data to create immersive experiences that can be viewed on mobile devices or head mounted displays.
Brooklyn photographer Stephen Lovekin implored his Ditmas Park neighbors to share inspirational messages with the world through their windows.
The camera that has had the biggest impact on Managing Editor Allison Johnson's photography is one that she used very early on – and eventually owned.
The Olympus AF-10 Super is by all stretches of the imagination, a very basic film point and shoot with limited features. But sometimes limitations can inspire creative workarounds – and creative workarounds can lead to really interesting photos.
April 2
NVIDIA's new RTX Studio-branded laptops combine NVIDIA's newest RTX Super GPUs with Intel's latest H-Series CPUs to deliver improved performance for creative professionals on the go.
Intel's new 10th generation Intel Core H-series mobile processors promise processing frequency up to 5.3 GHz. The six new chips range from four to eight cores and promise incredible mobile computing performance.
With a top prize of $13,000 worth of Zeiss lenses, plus a grant for a photographic project, competition for the Zeiss Photography Award was at a high. Here's a gallery of winning and shortlisted photographers from the fifth annual contest
Despite a nearly identical form factor and very similar specs, the Feiyu Pocket retails for just $249, an impressive $120 cheaper than DJI's Osmo Pocket.
The Phocus 3.5 for desktop app has received a number of new and improved features, while the 1.0.1 update for Phocus Mobile 2 is much less substantial.
Anamorphic lenses aren't typically used for still photography, so we decided to try it out using accessory lenses from Moondog Labs and Moment. As one of our editors discovered, it can be a fun, creative challenge.
We think the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM and Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art are the best all-around picks for APS-C and full-frame Canon DSLRs, respectively, but we've got more recommendations to meet a range of budgets.
April 1
Glimpse is a fork from the free and open-source GNU Image Manipulation Program, more commonly referred to as GIMP (although Glimpse's creator is hoping to change that.
Profits from the first four days of Travel Tripod sales will be split 50/50 between COVID-19 relief and climate change relief funds.
Firmware version 1.1.0 addresses the lack of 24p (23.98fps) shooting and fixes a few bugs within the camera system.
Lots of people are suddenly working from home. For many, that means creating online videos for others to watch or logging time on video calls. We review some simple techniques to make your videos look and sound great, so you'll look more professional.
The X-A7 is Fujifilm's latest, and most polished, entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera. With improved autofocus and a large touchscreen interface, we found ourselves really enjoying it.
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