In our continuing series about each camera manufacturer's strengths and weakness, we turn our judgemental gaze to Leica. Cherished and derided in equal measure, what does Leica get right, and where can it improve?
June 25
June 24
A dental office, based in Germany, had a team of pilots create a mesmerizing FPV drone video to give prospective clients a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of their office.
Samsung has announced the ISOCELL HP3, a 200MP sensor with smaller pixels than Samsung's original HP1 sensor, resulting in an approximately 20 percent reduction in the size of the smartphone camera module.
Street photography enthusiast Rajat Srivastava was looking for a 75mm prime lens for his Leica M3. He found a rare SOM Berthiot cinema lens that had been converted from C mount to M mount, and after a day out shooting, Srivastava was hooked.
June 23
The lens comes in at an incredibly reasonable price point, complete with a stepping motor autofocus system and an onboard Micro USB port for updating firmware.
The new version of the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K brings it much closer to the 6K Pro model, with the same battery, EVF but a new rear screen. New firmware for the whole PPC series brings enhanced image stabilization for Resolve users
The OM System 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II is an updated version of one of our favorite Olympus zoom lenses. Check out this ensemble gallery from our team, stretching from Washington's North Cascades National Park to rural England, to see how it performs.
The first preset, called 'Katen' or 'Summer Sky,' is designed to accentuate the summer weather for Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II and K-3 Mark III DSLR cameras with the HD Pentax-D FA 21mm F2.4 ED Limited DC WR and HD Pentax-DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited lenses attached.
As we continue to update our Buying Guides with the cameras we've recently reviewed, we've selected the Sony a7 IV as our pick for the best video camera for photographers. It's not the best video camera we've tested but it offers the strongest balance of video and stills capabilities.
June 22
For the next several weeks, many observers will be able to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn in the predawn sky with the naked eye. Of course, a camera with a telephoto lens or telescope attached will get you an even closer look.
Do you want to give macro photography a try but don't want to spend a lot of money? If you've got a 3D printer and $20, you're in luck.
YouTube channel DW Documentary has shared an overview of Zeiss, highlighting the 175-year history of the optics company founded by Carl Zeiss in 1846.
The June 2022 Premiere Pro update adds a collection of new and improved features and performance upgrades, including a new Vertical Video workspace, improved H.264/HEVC encoding on Apple silicon and more.
Prior to its official launch, Chris was able to test Nikon's new Z-Mount 400mm F4.5 telephoto lens at a wolf sanctuary.
June 21
Engineer Gaurav Singh's new open-source interchangeable lens camera includes a swappable image sensor and 3D-printed body.
The lens adapter should work with manual and autofocus lenses of all kinds to turn 16:9 video into 2:35:1 when desqueezed.
Researchers at NVIDIA have created a new inverse rendering pipeline, 3D MoMa. It turns a series of images of a 2D object into a 3D object built upon a triangular mesh, allowing it to be used with a wide range of modeling tools and engines.
Light Lens Lab is a rather obscure optics company, but their manual lenses for Leica M-mount camera systems tend to offer a unique aesthetic at what usually ends up being reasonable price points.
June 20
We've updated our 'around $2000' buying guide, to include cameras such as the Sony a7 IV and OM System OM-1. We've concluded that the Sony does enough to edge-out our previous pick, the Canon EOS R6.
This compact shotgun microphone will convert the analog audio signal to digital internally before sending it as a digital signal to compatible MI Shoe cameras, such as the ZV-E10 and a7C.
In addition to the Amber and Blue versions, which give flares and highlights warm and cool tones, respectively, the new Silver Nanomorph option offers a more neutral flare that changes with the color temperature of the lights being used.
The organizers of the Bird Photographer of the Year competition have revealed the top finalists, showcasing the incredible photography of avian photographers from around the globe.
Both the 27" and 32" models use a 3,840 x 2,160 pixel IPS LCD panel that offers 98% DCI-P3 coverage and Pantone validation for accurate color representation.
June 19
While in Germany covering the Leica camera auction, Chris decided to mix it up and shoot some film with a Leica M6. Check out the hi-res scans!
June 18
A very special Leica camera just became the most expensive ever sold. Chris and Jordan were in Germany for the auction, and to tell you why this particular camera is so special.
June 17
As part of any mission to Mars, there will be garbage and discarded components. The Perseverance rover recently spotted a piece of trash, a bit of shiny thermal blanket. It's believed to be from Perseverance's landing operation, but it's not clear how it ended up where it did on the red planet.
The film stock is made in America and is being hand-spooled by film manufacturer Santa 1000 in Finland.
The Atoll tripod collar is a new accessory that lets you to easily adjust the camera angle on a tripod, regardless of the lens you're using.
June 16
Fujifilm has announced the Instax Mini Link 2 smartphone printer. The compact printer features new customizable frames, image modes and a feature called INSTAXAiR that lets you 'draw' designs onto your prints.
DxO has announced Nik Collection 5. The suite of eight plug-ins includes redesigned Color Efex and Analog Efex plug-ins, plus Viveza and Silver Efex, which were rebuilt last year.
The standard zoom lens features Tamron’s Vibration Compensation (VC) image stabilization technology and a constant F2.8 aperture across its entire focal length range.
We're excited to announce that DPReview TV is now on TikTok! Follow our channel to see exclusive content from Chris and Jordan that you won't find on YouTube, weekly news updates, photography tips and more.
June 15
DJI has announced three new tools for video makers: the RS 3, RS 3 Pro – a continuation of their Ronin series of gimbals – and Transmission, a first-time wireless solution.
Adobe is teasing another of its impressive, AI-powered Neural Filters. The new filter, Photo Restoration, can repair old and damaged images in a single click.
The lens is fully manual and offers a 16mm full-frame equivalent focal length. It features a physical aperture dial, a minimum focusing distance of 25cm (9.8") and weighs 480g (1lb).
This makes DJI the fifth entity to join the L-mount alliance, joining Leica, Leitz Cine, Panasonic and Sigma as partners in the mission to create 'one unified lens mount standard.'
Do you want to shape and create content for the largest audience of photography and video enthusiasts in the world? DPReview is hiring a Reviews Editor to join our Seattle-based team.
Canon Explorer of Light Larry Chen visits California's Laguna Seca Raceway to shoot the Velocity Invitational with the Canon EOS R3. Go behind the scenes to see what it takes to shoot some of the most valuable race cars in the world.
June 14
Although Adobe says it will eventually make the web-based version of Photoshop free for all to use, the beta testing is currently limited to Canada (we're quite sure Chris and Jordan had nothing to do with this, but you never know).
Adobe has released a major update to its Lightroom ecosystem that includes video editing capabilities, new preset functionality and much more.
Capture One 22 (15.3.0) is available now and includes major updates to features and performance, including wireless tethering for Sony, a new Magic Eraser tool, UI improvements and more.
10-bit video, 10-bit stills modes and the ability to shoot 'HEIF' files are increasingly being added to cameras. But what's do these modes achieve? We to look at how data is captured, how it's stored and what benefits you should expect from 10-bit capture.
In addition to the new stills and video capture modes for the a1, Sony has also released a minor firmware update for its a7S III full-frame mirrorless camera.
June 13
Oskar Barnack's personal Leica 0-Series prototype camera was expected to sell for up to $3M at the 40th Leitz Photographica Auction. This past weekend, the camera significantly exceeded expectations and sold for just over $15M, breaking the previous record set in 2018 by a different 0-Series prototype camera.
The lens offers a maximum 2x magnification ratio and is available to purchase today for Canon RF, L, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems.
Have you ever come across a 'Pro Mist' or 'Cinebloom' filter and wondered what they do, or why you might want them? This little guide will help you get started on your mist filter journey.
June 12
For the first time, and aided by the Hubble Space Telescope, researchers have measured the mass of an isolated black hole through the Milky Way Galaxy.
June 11
While none of these are deal-breaking issues, here are some the annoying camera quirks that really get under Chris and Jordan's skin.
June 10
This could be one of Leica's most expensive limited-edition kits if they do end up retailing for the prices they're expected to fetch.
Who wouldn't want a camera that looks like R2-D2 from Star Wars? Mathieu Stern used DALL-E 2 AI to generate an R2-D2 camera and many more amazing camera designs.
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