Following a week of rumors over whether or not Canon's shipments of EOS R5 units were delayed, Canon U.S.A has come out to confirm the 'first set' of EOS R5 units shipped this week.
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July 2020 news and reviews
July 31
The camera uses time-of-flight data and machine learning algorithms to reconstruct the bouncing light pulse.
Professional photographers use more smartphone cameras now than 12 months ago, but mostly for personal use and specific areas of their business.
The new, entirely manual lens is based on the Zeiss 50mm F2 Sonnar lens designed back in the late 1920s.
With the resurgence of interest in film photography, premium compacts are fetching high asking prices on the secondhand market. This begs the question, are these (mostly) fantastic plastic pocket cams worth the asking price?
July 30
Canon's Q2 financial results show a net profit, but a small one. Net sales and operating profit for its imaging division was down 30.8% and 93.9%, year-over-year, respectively.
This might be one of the most unusual photo contests we've ever covered.
Firmware version 1.3.0 improves charging speeds by 20% and adds new touch-based settings for ISO and white balance. Two new accessories are also now available for the 907X Special Edition camera: a grip and an optical viewfinder.
With all the focus on its video features, it might be easy to forget that the Sony a7S III is also a stills camera. This sample gallery features photos captured while shooting our latest episode of DPReview TV.
July 29
In total, there will be 25 cameras onboard, including 19 on the Perseverance rover, four on supporting elements and two more on the Ingenuity helicopter.
The new CFExpress Type A cards offer read and write speeds up to 800MB/s and 700MB/s, respectively, and come in 80GB and 160GB capacities.
Rather than chase ever bigger headline numbers, the Sony a7S III focuses on doing one thing and doing it really well. Read on for a detailed look at everything that's new under the hood.
In our first few days with the Sony a7S III, we shot 4K video samples in both daylight and low light. This sample reel includes examples all the way up to ISO 409,600.
July 28
The EF-60 speedlight is a radio-controlled hot-shoe flash that pairs with the new EF-W1 Wireless commander to offer wireless flash options for Fujifilm X Series and GFX System cameras.
In its largest update yet, digiKam adds support for more than 40 additional raw image formats and gets a huge neural network face recognition upgrade.
Due to health concerns amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers of the Consumer Entertainment Show (CES) have announced the 2021 event will be an all-digital experience.
Atomos' Ninja V monitor/recorder will get a firmware update later this year that will enable 4K/60p ProRes Raw capture over HDMI for Sony's new a7S III full-frame camera.
The Sony a7S III is a 12MP full-frame camera primarily designed with video in mind. We take a look beyond the specs to see what it offers to filmmakers.
The a7S III promises to be Sony's best mirrorless camera for video to date. Instead of winning a battle of spec sheets, it focuses on delivering robust, high quality 4K video. What do we think so far? Watch our hands-on preview to find out.
It may be video-centric, but we don't want to neglect the Sony a7S III's still photography capabilities.
Sony has announced the a7S III, its third-generation video-focused camera. In addition to its 12MP sensor it offers must faster processing, improved autofocus, 4K/120p video capture and the highest resolution EVF we've seen yet.
Panasonic has released the promised firmware update that adds Raw video output to the S1H. The update allows the camera to output 5.9K/29.97p and Super 35 format 4K/59.94p Raw video to Atomos Ninja V recorders. Support for 3.5K anamorphic capture is also included in the update.
July 27
It might not have the best image quality, but an F1.2 lens for just $350? That's a steal, considering most 50mm F1.4 lenses retail for more than that.
The event was organized by agency Headshot Booker, which arranged for photo sessions in pop-up studios across the United States.
Photoshop for iPad is getting two of its most-requested features: the Refine Edge Brush and the ability to rotate the canvas with a pinch and twist.
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is our favorite Micro Four Thirds camera for stills shooters to date. It jam-packs plenty of cool/useful features into a small, tough-built package that's a pleasure to shoot with and thus, has earned our silver award.
We've updated our initial EOS R6 sample gallery with a handful of Raw conversion. Have a look and get a sense of what this new full-framer is capable of in terms of Raw IQ.
July 26
The image, captured by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, shows two gas giants orbiting a 17-million-year-old star.
Although image stabilization technology has come a long way, there are few things you can do to improve your low-light or telephoto images more than using a tripod. In this roundup we take a look at four travel tripods and pick our favorite.
Canon's EOS R5 mirrorless camera is the second-highest megapixel camera body the company has released, and now that we have a final model in our offices, we've set it up in front of our test scene to see what it can do.
July 25
For Great Britain's Royal Institution, chemist, educator and photography enthusiast Andrew Szydlo has started a two-part video series on the history of photography. The first video discusses the first photographs and more.
The Nikon Z5 can be seen almost a hybrid of the Z50 and Z6. So why is Technical Editor Richard Butler feeling so much more positive about the new camera than he was about its APS-C sibling? The answer comes from studying its rivals.
The GF 30mm F3.5 R WR is a wide angle prime lens for Fujifilm's medium format GFX system, equivalent to 24mm on full frame. It offers impressive sharpness, but not without a few compromises. Watch our review to learn more.
How does the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 stack up to other lenses for Fujifilm's medium format system? In this gallery from DPReview TV we feautres samples that assess sharpness, bokeh, flare and more.
July 24
Johnnie Behiri of Cinema5D highlights the real-world implications of overheating after spending two days shooting a mini-documentary with Canon's new EOS R6 mirrorless camera.
The six lenses, which are nearly identical in specs to their FE, RF and Z mount versions, include one wide-angle zoom, two wide-angle primes and three macro lenses.
Olympus' sale of its imaging division could be the beginning of a major 'shake-up' in the Japanese camera industry, according to the latest report from Nikkei Asian Review Deputy Editor, Masamichi Hoshi.
Loss is an inevitable part of the experience of collecting, using and appreciating old analog cameras. What can we learn from it?
The EOS R5 has grabbed a lot of attention (not all of it positive), but Technical Editor Richard Butler thinks it's Canon's more modest model that looks more compelling.
July 23
The security update comes on the heels of a report that certain Adobe programs had flaws that could potentially allow for code to be executed on unsuspecting customers' computers.
In a new video, which features Wakashiro Shigeru of Ricoh's Product Planning division, Ricoh shares new details about its upcoming Pentax APS-C DLSR, as well as information about silver versions of its new lenses.
We spoke to AP's Director of Photography J. David Ake about why the agency has decided to switch to Sony cameras, and what it means for AP staff photographers and videographers.
The Associated Press has announced it's partnered with Sony to provide its visual journalists across the world with Sony camera equipment to capture their assignments.
The M10-R is Leica's newest rangefinder camera. It's also the first regular M-series model to push resolution beyond 24MP, making the jump to a 40MP sensor. We take a look at what's new – and what stays the same – in our hands-on review.
Our team at DPReview TV hit the streets to test the new Leica M10-R. Find out what 40MP from a Leica rangefinder looks like in our sample gallery.
July 22
The 2020 competition was the 13th annual competition and showcases incredible photographs captured with iPhones from thousands of photographers from around the world.
A group of space enthusiasts at ElderFox Documentaries has compiled images from three of NASA's Martian rovers to form a 4K video tour of the red planet.
If analysts are right iPhone zoom power should get a boost in 2022, thanks to the implementation of periscope-style tele lenses.
The Nikon Z5 is an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that looks a lot like the Z6, handles a lot like the Z6, and offers a lot of the same features. So what makes it different, and why is it cheaper? Read on to find out more.
As soon as we got our hands on a production Canon EOS R5, we set off to visit some of our favorite photo spots around Washington State to see what it can do.
Marc Levoy, previously Distinguished Engineer at Google who spearheaded many of the efforts that made the Pixel smartphone cameras best-in-class, has recently joined Adobe as VP and Fellow to lead company-wide efforts focused on computational photography.
July 21
In addition to its new products, Nikon has also pushed live three firmware updates for its Z50, Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras, including a major 2.0 firmware update for the Z50 that adds Animal Detection AF.
The study details a new algorithm that can produce high-resolution, photo-realistic face swaps, but head shape remains an issue.
The Nikon Z5 is clearly targeted at the same photographers at Canon's EOS RP. But its price will also see it have to square up against Sony's a7 Mark II. How does it fare?
Nikon has introduced the Z5, its entry-level full-frame camera that's priced at $1399. It offers most of the features of the more expensive Z6, which is a pleasant surprise given the difference in cost.
The Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x are weather-sealed and work with all focus points up to F11 on Nikon's mirrorless cameras. They are scheduled to arrive in August, selling for $550 and $600, respectively.
The Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 is Nikon's smallest full-frame mirrorless lens yet. It will be kitted with the Z5 or sold separately for $400. Nikon also announced that the 70-200 F2.8 for Z-mount will be available late next month.
Just about every major camera manufacturer is getting in on the 'use your camera as a webcam' trend, and starting in August, Nikon shooters can join the fun.
July 20
According to documentation discovered by XDA Developers, Google might soon prevent smartphone manufacturers from adding face altering 'beauty' filters to their first-party camera apps.
The Royal Observatory (Greenwich) has released the shortlisted photos for its 2020 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing incredible images from our Earth and beyond.
We've put our full-production Canon EOS R6 in front of our studio scene to see what's what – check it out for yourself.
July 19
As with all mirror (reflex) lenses, this 400mm F8 is more compact than its non-reflex contemporaries, but it comes with the cost of the signature 'donut' bokeh, manual focus and a fixed aperture.
The Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR is a multipurpose zoom lens for Nikon's full-frame Z-mount cameras. Check out our gallery of sample images to see how it performs.
Got a competitive streak? Bookmark this page for a list of open photo competitions, updated throughout the year.
July 18
Check out this gallery of images from the new Canon EOS R6, captured by our team at DPReview TV while filming their review of the camera. Come for the Raw files, but stay for the beauty of Alberta, Canada, in the summer.
The Syrp Genie One is a motion control system for creating automated time-lapse sequences or live-action video. In fact, it could even turn your existing slider into a programable motion control rig.
July 17
The joint mission packs multiple imagers and will spend the next two years moving increasingly closer to the star.
Pentax has created two videos and a microsite to showcase its dedication to 'the future of SLR photography.'
From half-framers, to TLRs, to pocketable rangefinders, to the cult-classic and now impossibly-overpriced mju-II compact, Olympus' film camera portfolio is truly remarkable. Here are 10 classic Olympus film cameras worth celebrating.
The EOS R6 promises to be the full frame mirrorless camera from Canon that many have been waiting for. Does it hit the mark? We put it through the wringer for both stills and video to find out. Filmed on a pre-production Canon EOS R5.
July 16
In addition to the URSA Mini Pro 12K, the company also released its new lower-cost 5" and 7" Video Assist 3G off-camera video monitors.
No additional details about the a7S III have been revealed, but according to our exclusive interview with Sony, the camera will be 'a complete redesign of the whole system,' including a new sensor.
Researchers have created a tiny, wireless camera that can be attached to beetles; the new system paves the way for a better understanding of how bugs process the world around them.
Although similar to its full-frame mirrorless 50mm F0.95 lenses, this EF-mount version features a different optical design, made specifically for Canon DSLR cameras.
Leica has just released a major update to the M10-series, the M10-R, with a big leap in resolution over the original M10 models. Take a closer look.
The Leica M10-R offers a familiar handling experience but ups the resolution of standard M10-series bodies to 40MP. We've been out shooting with a late pre-production M10-R, to give you a sense of what that extra resolution looks like.
Leica has introduced the M10-R, the highest resolution member of its M10-series yet. In most other respects, it's a classic M10, with the welcome addition of a touch-sensitive screen and quiet shutter borrowed from the M10-P.
July 15
Unlike the more limited support put out by certain manufacturers as of late, this macOS app works with over a hundred cameras from the likes of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony.
Indian photographer Ravi Hongal might be the most dedicated fan of photography in the world after spending nearly $100,000 turning his home into a camera and naming his three sons Canon, Nikon and Epson.
Following the recent announcement that Olympus is selling its Imaging Division, we caught up with Setsuya Kataoka, 29-year Olympus veteran and current VP of Global Strategy. In this interview, Mr. Kataoka gave us his thoughts on the sale, and what it means for the future.
No specifics are given as to what will be announced, but past 'Update' livestreams from Blackmagic Design have included updated or entirely new hardware.
July 14
This morning, Canon shared a 'media alert' with the press to reiterate and further clarify the estimated recording times of its EOS R5 and EOS R6 cameras when shooting with different recording modes.
Sony's 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS isn't going to compete optically with high-quality FE primes, but what it can deliver is a useful range with solid performance.
Six Panasonic mirrorless cameras are receiving minor firmware updates within the next week. Panasonic has also announced its LUMIX Streaming (Beta) is now available on macOS and a new Lumix Webcam Software will be out later this year for both macOS and Windows.
July 13
In April 2019, researchers in the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) project unveiled the world's first direct visual evidence of a supermassive black hole. Now, over a year later, the European Southern Observatory (ESO) has published a video that helps show off how incredible of a feat it was.
Canon Japan says pre-orders have 'exceeded expectations' and suggests the EOS R5, EOS R6 and accessories could ship later than expected.
Inside Imaging is reporting that Kodak Alaris has sold its paper and chemical business to its largest Asia Pacific distributor, Sino Promise Group.
Canon's EOS R5 and R6 are essentially mirrorless versions of the hugely popular EOS 5D and EOS 6D DSLRs. So what do you gain by opting for the R5, and what do you give up if you choose the R6? We've got a detailed breakdown of the differences.
July 12
A short video shared by the International Space Station Twitter account has astronaut Doug Hurley share what it's like to photograph Earth from low Earth orbit.
ON1 joins the ecosystem game with ON1 360, a subscription service and mobile app for iOS and Android that syncs the photos you choose between devices and ON1 Photo RAW on the desktop. Here are our first impressions using it.
July 11
Sony's new 12-24mm F2.8 GM is the widest fast aperture zoom for full frame. Based on our tests it's a worthy recipient of Sony's 'GM' moniker.
Chris and Jordan took the new Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM to Calgary's eclectic Ingelwood neighborhood. From record stores to spice shops, find out what got their attention when it was time to go wide.
July 10
The six prize-winning photographs and four honorable mentions were narrowed down from more than 6,000 entries captured across North America.
Though Thunderbolt 4 remains at 40Gb/s, its minimum requirements include dual 4K monitor support, faster external drive speeds and more.
You can now use compatible Fujifilm cameras with video conferencing software on macOS hardware without the need of a dedicated capture card.
The Epson V600 remains one of the most popular flatbed film scanners on the market. Revisit our review of this affordable and (mostly) easy-to-use option and see how its output compares to local lab scans.
July 9
Canon's mirrorless EOS R5 comes with a ton of features and capability stemming from its design inside and out. Come along with us on a guided tour of Canon's new high-end, high-megapixel camera and check it out for yourself.
Announced alongside the EOS R5, the R6 offers a lot of the same technology but in a more affordable, slightly more enthusiast-focused model. Take a closer look.
Alongside the EOS R5 and R6, Canon has announced a brace of lenses, all in the short to long telephoto range. Filling out the 'long' end are one L-series zoom, and two innovative primes.
Alongside a trio of telephoto lenses, Canon also announced a new 85mm this week. The RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is a compact, affordable alternative to the pro-oriented 85mm F1.2L.
Think you've read everything there is to know about the new Canon cameras? Chris and Jordan share eight important things you may have missed from today's Canon EOS R5 and R6 announcements.
We've been shooting around with the new Canon EOS R6. Initial impressions of image quality are positive, and out-of-camera JPEGs appear similar to that of the gold award-winning Canon EOS-1D X III. Have a look for yourself.
Canon has officially released the long-awaited EOS R5, the company's top-end full-frame mirrorless camera. Featuring a new 45MP CMOS sensor, Dual Pixel AF II system, 8K video capture and 20 fps bursts, this is the RF-mount camera we've been waiting for.
Although the Canon EOS R6 doesn't have the 45MP sensor and 8K video capture of the higher-end R5, it's still an incredibly capable camera with specs that outshine similarly priced peers.
The Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM is the company's first super-zoom lens for RF-mount. Despite a relatively slow aperture range, it's very versatile, offering five stops of stabilization, weather-sealing and compatibility with Canon's new teleconverters.
Canon's RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is an inexpensive telephoto prime lens with a minimum focus distance of just 0.35m (14") and a 0.5x magnification. When attached to the new R5 and R6, it offers a whopping eight stops of shake reduction.
Canon has announced a pair of super-telephoto fixed-aperture primes. The 600mm and 800mm use diffractive optics to keep their size and weight down. They'll also be compatible with new 1.4x and 2x RF teleconverters.
Canon has announced a new small-footprint inkjet photo printer, the imageProGraf Pro-300. it will produce prints up to 13 x 19" and it goes on sale later this month for $900. A new textured photo paper will also arrive in July.
July 8
The new compression standard is set to reduce video file sizes by half to save space and speed-up transmission, paving the way for more portable 8K footage.
Sony recently confirmed plans to launch a successor to the video-centric a7S II. We don't even know the name of the camera, but Jordan already has a feature wish list for the new 'a7S III' – and it doesn't include 8K.
The Profot B10 is the first studio flash system that can be used when shooting with an iPhone camera.
July 7
The Pixii camera is an interesting little rangefinder camera that features a 12MP APS-C sensor and lacks a rear LCD display, opting instead to pair with your mobile device, which can be used to view and transfer images.
Sirui is launching an Indiegogo campaign for a wide-angle answer to its existing 50mm F1.8 anamorphic lens. The 35mm APS-C lens will come in a Micro Four Thirds mount with adapters for other systems.
Sony has added a 12-24mm F2.8 to its top-shelf 'G Master' series of lenses. It's the widest constant F2.8 zoom currently offered for full-frame, with a hefty price tag to match: it will sell for $3000 when it ships in mid-August.
Take a look at the view from Sony's new ultra-wide F2.8 zoom – we paired it with the a7R IV for some initial shooting.
Canon's EOS-1D X Mark III is one of the best DSLRs ever made. With fast burst speeds, great video quality and impressive autofocus, the 1D X III is equal parts cinema rig and sports shooter. Find out how it fares against steep competition in our full review.
July 6
Nikon Rumors is reporting that Nikon will announce successors to its Z6 and Z7 camera systems by the end of the calendar year.
Canon says the event, set to take place at 14:00 CEST in two days on July 9, will be its 'biggest product launch yet.'
The Verge Video Director, Becca Farsace, shows how she built a custom Raspberry Pi camera with effectively zero coding knowledge over the course of just three days.
The EOS R5 has been in the works for some time, and Canon has published a handful of specifications, but there's still plenty we don't know. What are you hoping to see from Canon's forthcoming flagship camera?
July 5
Canon's CE-SAT-IB satellite camera was destroyed alongside six other satellites during Rocket Lab's ironically-named 'Pics or It Didn't Happen Mission.'
This sample gallery includes images from our recent review of the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD zoom lens. Check out these photos to see how it performs, from wide-angle to telephoto and everything in between.
July 4
The Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD provides a wide zoom range in compact, weather-sealed design. Find out why it's Chris and Jordan's new favorite travel lens.
July 3
Kodak Portra 800 is a wonderful and versatile color film. And any rumors of it being discontinued, we're pleased to report, are simply untrue. That's a good thing, because it's capable of producing lovely results in all sorts of conditions.
July 2
Boering has left the World Press Photo without much of an explanation from either him or the organization, but he tells DPReview the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing the WPP to change the way it makes money.
The standard-size deck of playing cards features unique photography-oriented artwork and act as cheat sheets for photographers.
The Sony ZV-1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 are the first cameras we've seen that are overtly designed with vlogging in mind – and the changes they represent could have implications for the future of all cameras.
The utility allows the E-M1X, E-M1, E-M1 Mark II, E-M1 Mark III and E-M5 Mark II cameras to be used with video conferencing apps over USB.
Olympus is showing final images of its under-development 150-400mm F4.5, which it says will arrive this winter. An unspecified macro and 8-25mm F4 Pro have also been added to the lens roadmap, and the E-M1X's AF gains bird detection.
July 1
The scam, which involves sending fake copyright violation notices, has been circulating on the social media platform since at least June 9.
Fujifilm is one of just two producers of tape media (the other being Sony) and it is hard at work on a breakthrough that will allow single tape storage drives to offer 400TB capacities in the coming years.
The National Parks Service says it's investigating the incident, which took place just two days after the park opened following a shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professional full frame lenses are usually large and have fast apertures. In this episode of DPReview TV, Chris and Jordan argue that there's a need for slow professional lenses – inspired by some of their favorite Micro Four Thirds lenses.
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