Sigma has just released its very well regarded 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN for Fujifilm X-Mount. We compared it to the legendary Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 LM. Which is the better buy?
November 14
Sigma's 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN lens costs just half of Fujifilm's $1199 XF 16–55mm F2.8 R LM WR lens and also costs less than the $699 XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 LM.
November 13
DJI has shared an immersive video of its new DJI Sky City headquarters, showing off incredible images taken both on the ground and in the air around the massive complex.
November 12
When DJI introduced its Mavic 3 Classic drone, it also released a firmware update that provides a new 'Cruise Control' feature for the whole Mavic 3 family. Here's how to get it up and running.
November 11
DaVinci Resolve 18.1 is available now. The free update features support for vertical video resolutions, timeline locking for collaborative workflows, AI-powered audio tools and effects, improved performance and more.
Yongnou’s new 35mm F2 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount camera systems only costs $250, but it’s limited to the Chinese market for the time being.
Anthropics has announced the latest version of PortraitPro, its AI-powered portrait editing and retouching app. PortraitPro 23 includes new tools for addressing flyaway hairs and adding backlighting, stylistic creative effects, improved performance and Apple M1/M2 support.
The Leitz Phone 2 is a rebranded Sharp Aquos R7 phone with Leica's signature red dot and a few Leica-specific features not found in its Sharp equivalent. Compared to its predecessor, it uses a new Type 1 (13.1 x 9.8mm) sensor 47.2MP CMOS sensor.
We had a chance to test out the new LomoChrome Turquoise film. So we’ve put together a little sample gallery and a few thoughts on Lomography’s crazy blue film stock.
November 10
ACDSee Photo Studio Mac 9 has been announced, ushering in new AI-powered face detection and facial recognition tools, key UI improvements, and numerous performance and tool enhancements.
The Canon R6 II is the successor to 2020's EOS R6. It's an all-rounder that is now even faster than ever, boasts smarter autofocus and is a much more capable video camera to boot. We take you hands-on to see what matters most about this full-frame body!
November 9
Ricoh/Pentax just announced a new mid-range DSLR, the Pentax KF. What do Chris and Jordan think about this camera, and the state of Pentax in 2022? Better give it a watch.
The KF is effectively unchanged from its 24MP K-70 predecessor, aside from a slightly higher-resolution articulating rear display, a few grams shed and a collection of new Custom Image presets.
After years of being exclusive to iOS and macOS, the popular multitrack video editor LumaFusion is now available as a paid open beta on Android and Chrome OS.
Affinity Photo 2, a popular alternative to Photoshop, is now available on macOS, Windows and iPad. The new version features an improved UI, many new features, better editing tools and much more.
We've gone hands-on with Canon's RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM lens to take a closer look at how it performs, what features it has and how it compares to the competition from Sigma and Sony.
The 'Black Edition' Z fc is the same as the silver version, but gets a black paint job, making it look a lot like Nikon's FM2 35mm film camera. The 40mm F2, meanwhile, gets a retro appearance, while its specifications remain the same to its contemporary counterpart.
November 8
Photographer Vincent Ledvina created a timelapse video of Northern lights footage captured in Manitoba, Canada. He offers up advice on how to watch them and which gear is ideal for capturing the most accurate imagery.
Capture One Pro 23 is available now. It includes many new features, including Smart Adjustments, faster culling and importing, Layers within Styles, and much more.
Like to get close to stuff? Have a Fujifilm X-mount camera? This new 30mm, weather-resistant macro lens might be worth consideration. Let's see how it performs in the real world!
November 7
Front elements get scratched. It happens. Lensrentals recently tested some scratched lenses in its repair queue to see how a front element scratch affects image quality.
Early Tuesday morning, viewers in North America, parts of South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand can watch the last total lunar eclipse until 2025.
The Snap Filter system, which is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, is the world's first MagSafe photo filter setup.
The new OM-5 is the successor to the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III. It has some standout features all crammed into a compact, lightweight chassis. We go hands-on and uncover some additional details about this retro-styled Micro Four Thirds body.
November 6
The Mavic 3 Classic is the most affordable drone in DJI's Mavic 3 series. With a Four Thirds sensor and a variable-aperture lens, it's capable of high-quality stills and video. Take a look for yourself with this sample gallery.
November 5
There's been a whole lot of DPReview TV this week. Check out all the new episodes to make sure you didn't miss any.
November 4
The sensor, named the Sapphire F8, features global shutter, 12-bit capture and can record 8K up to 60fps. Atomos CEO Trevor Elbourne says the sensor was originally made to be used in an Atomos-branded cinema camera that ultimately never came to fruition.
With a 40 megapixel APS-C X-Trans sensor, the Fujifilm X-T5 marks the biggest resolution jump yet in the X-T series. Check out some full resolution files!
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a flagship phone packed to the brim with incredible technology, including a large 50.3MP Sony image sensor and impressive Leica image processing features. Xiaomi has shown off a new concept phone that adds a second 50MP sensor and a lens mount adapter to attach a Leica M lens to the back of the 12S Ultra.
The Compact Processor 800 (CP800) is a semi-automatic film processing machine that is now available to purchase directly from Australian film lab FilmNeverDies. This version, however, is slightly pared down from its original design following an unsuccessful crowdfunding campaign.
November 3
An expedition team led by Griffin Post headed to Walsh Glacier in Yukon's Kluane National Park to search for an abandoned cache of gear left behind by famed explorer Bradford Washburn. The cache, comprising multiple cameras, was abandoned in 1937.
Want to use AI to create a themed city or a colorful monster? Google will soon allow AI Test Kitchen app users to access a limited form of its state-of-the-art text-to-image AI model, Imagen.
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a brand new 24 megapixel full frame sensor, and our team was able to join forces in San Diego to put it to the test. Check out our full resolution images!
We've just shot our standard studio test scene with the Fujifilm X-H2. Not only does this show us how the 40MP hybrid camera performs but also gives us a preview of the performance of the X-T5, which uses the same sensor.
Canon's new RF-mount 135mm F1.8 lens just begs to be shot wide open. So we used it to shoot portraits. And athletes. And portraits of athletes. Check out our sample gallery to see how it performs.
November 2
Alongside the new R6 Mark II and RF 135mm F1.8 lens, Canon has announced a new flash, the EL-5. The EL-5 offers some of the features of the high-end EL-1 flash at a much lower price.
The Fujifilm X-T5 is the company's latest classically-styled APS-C mirrorless camera. It gains the 40MP sensor and AF system from the X-H2 but in a body with a more stills-focused slant.
The return of classic Fujifilm dials! The X-T5 has arrived, and we think it's going to make a lot of photographers happy. Find out more in our latest episode!
Fujifilm’s new 30mm F2.8 Macro lens offers a 46mm equivalent focal length and has a maximum magnification ratio of 1:1. It’s set to be available in late November 2022 for $599.95.
Almost one year ago, DJI debuted its Mavic 3 standard and Cine drones featuring a dual-camera setup. Today they've released their Classic, a less expensive single-camera sibling. Who's it for and is it a worthy addition to the Mavic family?
DJI has released the Mavic 3 Classic, a more affordable version of the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine drones the company released nearly a year ago.
Professional sports and wildlife shooters rejoice! Nikon's Z-Mount 600mm F4 TC VR has just been announced, and Chris got to spend some time with it.
Nikon's Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S is a super-telephoto lens for Z-mount camera systems with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter that effectively turns the lens into an 840mm F5.6 lens on a full-frame camera.
The grip, which allows for remote control over key functionality of Nikon Z Series cameras, is set to ship in 'late November 2022' for a suggested retail price of $429.95.
The EOS R6 II is Canon's latest enthusiast-oriented full-frame camera. It may look a lot like the original R6 on the outside, but it includes refinements and features that make it a more capable and better-performing camera.
The Canon 6D Mark II is a substantial improvement over its predecessor, and we spent a couple days in sunny San Diego to test it out!
Canon has unveiled its latest RF-mount lens, the 135mm F1.8 L IS USM, an image-stabilized telephoto prime.
November 1
Earlier this year, Nons announced the SL660 instant camera on Kickstarter. The camera combines an EF mount with Instax Square film, and is now available to everyone at retail. Nons has also launched its third camera, returning to Kickstarter with the Instax Mini SL645 camera.
OM Digital Solutions, the company responsible for camera and optic products bearing the Olympus brand name, has announced it’s transitioning to using ‘OM System’ in the naming of all of its cameras, lenses, binoculars and accessories.
October 31
Last week, Nikon released firmware 3.0 for its flagship camera, the Z9. The firmware update added exciting new features for stills photography and video. Nikon also updated its 3D LUT and many of its software applications.
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