Last week, we featured Markus Hofstätter's scanner rebuild, which saw him spend three months bringing back to life a massive scanner to better digitize his collection of large format photographs. This week, we're taking a look at the results, kicked off by a beautifully detailed 30cm x 40cm collodion wet plate portrait.
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May 19
Apple has responded to an open letter published last month, wherein more than 100 individuals in the entertainment industry asked Apple to improve the development and promotion of Final Cut Pro.
Most smartphones these days offer great-looking video and make vlogging very easy, but there are always accessories that can help to make your footage, and you, look even better
May 18
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camera newsMay 18, 2022 at 22:00
The WG-80 remains largely unchanged from the WG-70, but it now has a front LED ring light that's twice as bright as its predecessor. Aside from that, the 16MP CMOS sensor and 28-140mm full-frame equivalent lens stays the same.
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May 18, 2022 at 15:36
Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti is aboard the International Space Station for a six-month mission. She and the other astronauts aboard the ISS witnessed the recent full lunar eclipse, and Cristoforetti captured amazing photos of the spectacular event.
We take a closer look at the latest lightweight, compact ultra-wide prime for Micro Four Thirds from Panasonic.
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May 18, 2022 at 11:58
ON1 has announced the newest update to its ON1 Photo RAW 2022 all-in-one photo editor. Version 2022.5 integrates Resize AI into the editor, plus it includes improved noise reduction and Sky Swap AI. The update also includes new camera support.
May 17
The new Panasonic Leica 9mm F1.7 sure is tiny and cute, but is it a good choice for Micro Four Thirds users? Our team at DPReview TV has the answers.
Panasonic's new 9mm F1.7 lens promises to deliver top performance in a pint-sized package. Does it raise the bar for ultra-wide angle lenses in the Micro Four Thirds system? Check out our sample gallery to find out.
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May 17, 2022 at 12:03
Despite most units still not shipping for a few weeks, DJI has released a firmware update for its DJI Fly app that allows for activation of its new Mini 3 Pro drone, which will unlock the full feature set for the first ‘Pro’ sub-250g drone from the company.
May 16
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May 16, 2022 at 18:16
Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres recently sold for $12.4 million, making it the most expensive photograph ever.
It says Olympus on the front, but the OM System OM-1 is about the future, not the past. It may still produce 20MP files, but a quad-pixel AF Stacked CMOS sensor, 50 fps shooting with full AF and genuine, IP rated, weather sealing show OM Digital Solutions' ambition. See what we thought.
The leaked renderings and information suggests this new FPV drone will come in at around 500g (1.1lbs) and feature a CineWhoop-style design with protected propellers for safely flying in tight spaces.
The lens, which was previously avaialble for Sony E-mount, is fully manual, but chipped to provide support for focus confirmation and in-body image stabilization with compatible Nikon Z-mount camera systems. Cosina says the lens is set to go on sale next month, June 2022.
May 15
The total lunar eclipse will start tonight in most hemispheres and extend through midnight into early Monday morning. Here are some tips on where to view it and capture this rare event.
May 14
Is the GH6 the best hybrid camera there is? Jordan has been shooting DPReview TV with the Panasonic GH6 for months, so he has plenty of experience to back up his strong opinions.
May 13
The Sony a7 IV includes a new screen reader assistive feature that makes the camera more accessible for the many people who struggle with vision impairment and loss. It's a great first step in making photography and digital cameras more accessible.
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May 13, 2022 at 13:30
Markus Hofstätter Is no stranger to massive DIY photo projects, but his latest one took three months to complete and resulted in bringing back to life a massive scanner that he now uses to scan his ultra-large format photographs.
May 12
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May 12, 2022 at 19:46
Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*, that lies at the heart of our galaxy.
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May 12, 2022 at 16:00
Representation matters. Google is working to improve skin tone representation within its products and services and improve its AI technology to better understand images of people of all skin tones.
As we work towards our GH6 review, we've taken a closer look at some of the video options by shooting clips to highlight some of the compression options, picture profiles, image stabilization modes, the dynamic range boost mode, and low light performance.
May 11
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May 11, 2022 at 18:23
Sony's new Xperia 1 IV smartphone promises to be a true flagship phone for content creators thanks to a true optical zoom, 4K/120p video and new livestreaming capabilities.
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May 11, 2022 at 14:31
Adobe has finally brought Content-Aware Fill to Photoshop for iPad. Other new and improved features include Remove Background, Select Subject, Auto adjustments and more.
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May 11, 2022 at 14:10
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope team recently tested the onboard instrument, MIRI, by imaging a portion of the Large Magellanic Cloud. The new image is incredibly sharp and points toward exciting possibilities when Webb begins scientific operations this summer.
We've taken Nikon's Nikkor 50mm F1.2 S prime lens around the state of Washington to see how it performs wide open, both inside and outdoors. Check out our gallery to see what sort of images it's capable of capturing.
May 10
Western Digital has announced new products in its SanDisk Professional series, including the Pro-Blade modular SSD ecosystem and faster SanDisk Extreme Pro SD and microSD cards.
SpinLaunch's kinetic space launch system uses a centrifuge-like design to launch payloads into orbit using significantly less fuel and at a much lower cost than traditional rocket-based approaches. A recent SpinLaunch Suborbital Accelerator test included an onboard camera.
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accessory reviewMay 10, 2022 at 13:01
DJI's Mini series has always been a great entry-level option for beginners, hobbyists, or those willing to sacrifice features for size. But with its newest model, the Mini 3 Pro, DJI promises to bring pro features to its most compact model. Does it succeed?
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May 10, 2022 at 13:00
DJI has announced its new sub-250g drone, the Mini 3 Pro. It features a 48MP 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor capable of capturing 4K/60p video, a three-direction sensor array and a slew of new and improved features.
May 9
When we reviewed DJI's Mavic 3 Cine drone in November it was still missing quite a few advertised features, most of which were added via firmware updates over the past several months. We tested these updates to see how much the Mavic 3 has improved.
While on holiday in southern Australia, Sydney resident Graham Tait became the victim of theft when someone broke into his car at a hotel and stole $10,000 worth of items, including a laptop and two cameras. Thanks to Apple AirTags, Tait quickly located his gear.
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May 9, 2022 at 12:37
The firmware updates for the Leica SL2-S and SL2 bring a slew of new and improved functionality to Leica’s full-frame mirrorless camera systems.
May 8
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May 8, 2022 at 14:40
The lens has been available for Canon EOS-M, Canon RF, L-mount, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z-mount camera systems, but these new mount options offer up yet another 75mm full-frame equivalent option for Fujifilm X- and Sony E-mount users.
May 7
After seeming to fall behind for a few years, Canon has been on a roll lately. There's plenty to compliment, but also room for criticism. Chris and Jordan don't pull any punches in this candid conversation about one of the industry’s biggest players.
May 6
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May 6, 2022 at 17:40
Gordon Laing of Camera Labs is back with another edition of his excellent 'Retro Review' series. The latest camera to get tested many years after its original release is the Nintendo Game Boy Camera, one of the strangest and most accessible digital cameras of its era.
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May 6, 2022 at 15:05
Samsung has announced UFS 4.0 flash storage smartphones. The new technology is faster and more efficient than the previous standard, UFS 3.1, and should provide users with better overall performance and battery life.
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May 6, 2022 at 14:00
It might not offer the super zoom capabilities of today’s digital bridge cameras, but Olympus’ iS-300 ZLR camera had a lot to offer in a relatively compact form factor for film photographers wanting a range of focal lengths on the go.
May 5
Large format photographer Markus Hofstaetter recently did a workshop for photographer Corrine West. She wanted to learn how to build a wet plate camera and use it to capture double exposure wet plate portraits, like those made famous by American spirit photographer William H. Mumler in the 1800s.
The footage was shot on a Xiaomi 12 smartphone, which is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform.
If you want to own a piece of Leica history, now is your chance. The Swedish auction house, Auctionet, has listed six Leica cameras up for sale. Leica built each camera for the Swedish military in the 1950s, and five of them come with matching Elmar lenses.
DPReview news editor Gannon Burgett took Venus Optics Laowa 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens out and about his hometown landing to see how the world's smallest 2x macro lens for full-frame cameras performed on his Canon EOS R.
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