Both models feature a wired design for powering them from a wall outlet or other AC power sources.
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January 2020
February 2020 news and reviews
February 25
The project provides an unprecedented look at New York as it existed more than 100 years ago by upscaling, increasing the frame-rate and colorizing century-old video footage.
Mathieu Stern recently discovered a time capsule in his family's home that had a number of 120-year-old glass negatives inside. To bring the images to life, Mathieu developed positive prints from the negatives using the cyanotype process.
The tech could 'significantly' improve compression efficiency and help improve the trust of JPEGs in a world where fake news is an increasing problem.
Today, the World Press Photo Foundation announced the nominees for its 63rd annual competition.
In honor of National Peanut Butter Lover's Day (yes, it's a thing—we checked), peanut butter manufacturer Jif has teamed up with GIF-hosting platform Giphy to release a limited-edition jar of peanut butter that's meant to settle the hard/soft 'G' debate once and for all.
Sony just launched its newest fast aperture wide-angle prime for its full-frame Alpha lineup, and we've been shooting planes, people and felines with it over the past few days. Read our initial impressions and check out our sample gallery. Spoiler alert: it's a near perfect optic.
Sony is adding a new wide prime to its full-frame E-mount series: the 20mm F1.8 G. It's slightly smaller and lighter than the existing FE 24mm F1.4 GM and will go on sale in March for $900.
February 24
The Kolude KD-K1 features four USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, an HDMI port, an SD card slot and a microSD card slot, all inside a slim, but full-size keyboard.
Despite receiving two camera kits, Stern wasn't able to capture many shots due to a faulty film advance wheel.
The 1.26x magnification ratio means Nikon F-mount lenses mounted to Fujifilm GFX camera systems using the adapters will keep their native diagonal field of view, albeit at the cost of 2/3 stops of light.
We did a lot of shooting with our pre-production Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, and now that the camera has official support, we've provided out-of-camera Raw files and some Raw-to-JPEG conversions for your perusal.
Sony is updating its flagship Xperia 1 smartphone with faster burst shooting, a bigger sensor in its standard camera and a time-of-flight sensor. And thanks to popular demand, the 3.5mm headphone jack is back.
February 23
Vox's seven-minute video shows how the work of photographer Lewis Hine brought attention to the brutal reality of child labor when it was at its peak in the United States at the turn of the 20th century.
We attended the recent launch of the Fujifilm X100V in London, where we had the opportunity to sit down with two senior figures within the company: Chief Designer Masazumi Imai and Senior Manager Shinichiro Udono.
February 22
The Nikon D780 is a two-trick pony: it combines the great DSLR experience of Nikon's D750 with some of the great mirrorless features found on the Z6. Does it manage to do both well? Chris and Jordan seem to think so.
Our new Nikon D780 gallery takes you to the Canadian Rockies for photos mountains, people and, of course, a couple of ducks. Because who doesn't love ducks?
February 21
Key to the technique, which is demonstrated in a new video, is Photoshop's Gradient Tool.
UK-based company Your Perfect Wedding Photographer recently released the results from its fourth annual industry survey. They published some key takeaways.
Forgoing Silicon Valley technologists, the Pentagon's Department of Defense is actively working on measures to identify and take down small drones that are a threat.
A few of the removals were a mistake, however, and Canon has since added some locations back on its list.
Flowers. Snow. Trees. Beer. Birds. Dogs. Humans. Printing presses. A giant ferris wheel. We've been using Fujifilm's XF 16-80mm F4 lens to photograph a big gallery with a little bit of everything in it – check it out to see how this versatile, water-resistant zoom lens performs.
After first teasing it at IBC2019, Sigma has announced its MC-31 PL-mount to L-mount adapter will start shipping February 27, 2020 for $679.
February 20
The SLR camera features an M42 mount and captures a circular image on Fujifilm's Instax film.
The Omnivision OV64C is designed to compete with high-resolution Quad-Bayer image sensors from Sony and Samsung.
The joint announcement was made by Olympus and Panasonic, who warmly welcomed the trio to the Micro Four Thirds System standard.
The M10 Monochrom is Leica's newest dedicated black and white rangefinder camera. Is it a street photographer's dream come true? Chris and Jordan take it to the mean streets of Calgary to find out.
Leica's new M10 Monochrom is a dedicated black and white camera with no color filter array. Combined with legendary Leica optics, it promises to deliver 41MP images in stunning detail. How much detail? Do some pixel peeping in our sample gallery.
The duo of brothers that makes up Abstract Aerial Art captures stunning images, mostly from the air. DPReview asks them about their process, advice for aspiring photographers, making money from your work and more.
The lens, which comes in at 20-percent shorter and 30-percent lighter than its predecessor, is set for a March release in Japan for ¥135,000.
February 19
The updates bring a number of new and improved features to Photoshop CC 2020, while also bringing some of the desktop features of Photoshop to Photoshop for iPad.
Updated: The decision was made as DRAM prices soar as smartphone makers demand fast memory for 5G phones.
The semi-disposable camera can be reloaded with different 35mm films, but comes pre-loaded with Lomography's new LomoChrome Metropolis film stock.
Today, Moment, a company that creates gear and accessories for photographers and filmmakers, released 67mm filters and a mount that works with any modern smartphone.
The 2020 Sony World Photography Awards recently removed active links to images from three separate finalists due to their 'sensitive nature. All have a common theme: the Hong Kong protests. The move has raised concerns about possible censorship.
Cosina Japan has announced the release of a new Micro Four Thirds lens, the Voigtlander Nokton 60mm F0.95.
Join seasoned wildlife photographer Adam Jones as he tries out Canon's high-speed flagship in South Texas, where a colorful range of bird species occupy the inland habitats and coastal regions of the lower Rio Grande Valley.
The X-T200 is Fujifilm's most promising entry-level camera in some time. With a feature set tailored to casual photographers who might bring the camera on a trip somewhere warm and sunny, well, we did just that.
February 18
The warning comes only a couple of weeks after Kodak Alaris published a similar advisory.
The image-based social media platform wants to offer an iPad app, but there has never been an ideal time to develop one, according to its CEO.
PolarPro has released LiteChaser Pro, a mobile filter system for Apple's latest iPhone 11 models.
The viewfinder compensates for color defects in vision to give color blind people the chance to see colors the way they should look.
Nikon's combined the best of its DSLR and mirrorless cameras into one tough-built body, equally well-suited for stills as it is for video. For effectively modernizing one of the brand's all-star camera lines, it receives our silver award.
Firmware version 3.00 for the Z6 and Z7 camera systems brings major new and improved features, including updates to the AF tracking implementation, expanded CFexpress support, animal-detection autofocus and more.
February 17
The Japanese research firm also expects the global image sensor market to grow from $17.2 billion in 2019 to $27 billion by 2023.
These two lenses bring the total number of XEEN CF lenses to five when you include the previously-announced 24mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5 and 85mm T1.5 lenses.
Earlier this week, Judge Joseph Farah ruled in favor of Jason Harrison. He was arrested for a legal flight at a Genessee County park (Michigan, U.S.) in December 2018. The ruling is expected to set a precedent for the rest of the United States.
The lens is the second in Vazen's Micro Four Thirds anamorphic lineup, which will be rounded out with a third lens 'in the coming months.'
At last month's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas we sat down with Yosuke Yamane, Director of Panasonic's Imaging Business Division, to discuss market reaction to the S1-series, full-frame strategy and the state of the L-mount alliance.
February 16
Three new lenses from Leica for the M system, including a pair of limited edition Safari options (28mm F2 and 75mm F2) and a silver version of the 75mm F2.
The Timelapse+ View is a sophisticated device that aims to solve a common challenge for time-lapse photographers: shooting through extreme changes in light levels, such as day-to-night transitions. As we discover in our review, it works really well.
February 15
The model includes replaceable batteries, Bluetooth and a compact folding design.
The new Olympus 12-45mm F4 Pro lens promises to be a high quality, compact zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Does it live up to the hype?
The DPReview TV team recently traveled to Costa Rica where they had an opportunity to shoot with the new Olympus 12-45mm F4 Pro lens. Check out their sample images in this gallery and see how it performed.
February 14
The company says it designed the jacket in partnership with an actual (although current unidentified) photojournalist.
The company's CEO says this 'may seem like bad news at first,' but that it'll ultimately benefit customers.
The ISOCELL Bright HM1 camera sensor features the industry's first 'Nonacell' technology.
At $199 it's not the cheapest underwater housing for a phone we have seen, but it looks more solid than most.
He'll remain with the company as Executive Chairman of the Board, however.
It's not cheap and the initial setup is time-consuming, but the Loupedeck+ improves on its predecessor in some important ways and makes a lot of sense for those with demanding photo editing needs.
The FAA recently proposed rules that could impact all drone operators in the US, virtually requiring an internet connection to fly and a requirement to broadcast personally identifying information. Here's what's at stake and how to make your voice heard.
CIPA, the organizer behind the CP+ tradeshow, has announced it’s canceling this year's exhibition, citing concerns surrounding the Coronavirus.
February 13
The service isn't intended for long-term storage, instead making it easier to send images to third-party platforms.
The bike has a modular clamp-on system with support for baskets and other attachments.
The Selphy Square QX10 is a pocket-sized dye-sublimation printer with a built-in rechargeable battery for making easy prints on the go.
Wedding photographer Richard Wong created a video showing side-by-side comparisons between images created with similar full-frame mirrorless cameras. One has an anti-aliasing filter over the sensor while the other doesn't. Is there a noticeable difference?
The world's most important smartphone exhibition has been cancelled at the last minute due to fears of the spread of coronavirus amoung exhibitors and the 100,000 visitors
Without water, El Capitan's annual waterfall event may very well end up being a massive disappointment for the barrage of photographers who swarm there every year to capture the iconic scene.
Canon has announced the development of the R5 - a flagship RF-mount camera capable of 8K video and 20fps shooting. Details are scant, but the new camera is expected to be released at some point this year, alongside nine new RF lenses and two teleconverters.
The Canon EOS Rebel T8i packs a pretty impressive set of features, including a new Digic 8 processor, which enables 7 fps continuous shooting and 4K video capture.
Canon's RF system gains an affordable, compact travel zoom in the form of the 24-105mm F4-7.1. It will be offered as a kit option with the EOS R and RP, and will be available separately for $400.
February 12
Photographer Alireza Rostami took inspiration from a recent book he read to create a pair of cameras made entirely from 35mm film cassettes.
Sony World Photography Awards recently announced the finalists and shortlisted winners for their 2020 Professional competition.
The new model follows Negative Supply's Film Carrier MK1 designed for camera-scanning 35mm film.
In a wide-ranging conversation, Kenji Oishi gave us an insight into Nikon's strategy at all levels of its business, and shared some details of the new D6.
The OM-D E-M1 Mark III offers a number of new features, many of which come from the E-M1X. Find out what's new, and whether you should upgrade.
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is a 20MP high-end Micro Four Thirds camera. It brings a whole heap of E-M1X capability to a sensibly sized body.
Chris and Jordan traveled to Costa Rica to test the new Olympus E-M1 Mark III. Will Chris survive the crocodiles? Will Jordan's audition tape for the next reboot of Baywatch make your head spin? Watch to get answers to these and other important questions.
We got a chance to use the new Olympus E-M1 Mark III surrounded by wildlife at the official launch event in Costa Rica, as well as in our own backyard in Seattle. Get a sense of what this camera is capable of in our sample gallery.
The latest Olympus Pro lens the most diminutive yet while still retaining the lineup's high level of both build and image quality. It also looks to be a great compact companion to the company's recently released OM-D E-M5 Mark III camera.
For our initial sample gallery from Olympus' new 12-45mm F4 Pro, we bring you images of beaches and boats in both Costa Rica and the Pacific Northwest. Oh, there are monkeys in this gallery too.
Four months after launching it in the Asia-Pacific market, Olympus is bringing its PEN E-PL10 camera system across the pond to North America.
Olympus has introduced the weather-sealed M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 Pro, a premium standard zoom that weighs just 254 grams (9 ounces).
Olympus has just announced the OM-D E-M1 Mark III, the latest in its line of compact pro-oriented Micro Four Thirds cameras. This new model inherits many features from the company's existing E-M1X, but in a smaller package and at a significant discount.
While Nikon announced the development of the D6 back in September, the company has been tight-lipped about further details – until now. Check out official specifications and capabilities of Nikon's newest flagship DSLR right here along with a handful of official sample images from Nikon.
Nikon has announced full details of two more lenses on its Z-mount roadmap: a 20mm F1.8 S and a stabilized 24-200mm F4-6.3 S. The pair increases the total number of FX-format Z-series lenses to 11.
February 11
The new S20 series offers an impressive array of camera features, including up to 108MP capture, while the Z Flip, well... flips.
The new video comes from the Cooperative of Photography, better known as COOPH.
The SDK is aimed at third-party developers and integrators and allows for remote access to camera parameters, trigger and live view as well as captured image data.
Fujifilm's new X-T200 is a huge improvement over its predecessor, bringing it a lot closer to its step-up model, the X-T30. Find out if it's worth spending another $200 to get the X-T30.
The updates add features and functionality to Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom Classic and Lightroom for macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android and ChromeOS.
February 10
Over 20,000 entries were submitted to the 13th annual International Garden Photographer of the Year competition. Here is the Overall Winner and some of the finalists.
If true, the image platform has beaten YouTube's 2019 ad revenue by billions.
Gary Fong has published a video detailing how counterfeit light diffusers are being sold by malicious sellers through online retailers such as Amazon.
The Phantom VEO 1310 doesn't offer the highest resolution but at 1280 x 960 resolution, the global shutter can record at up to 10,860 frames per second.
There isn't any information about the unannounced lenses, but Sony Alpha Rumors seems to believe all three will be for Sony E-mount cameras.
The Nikon D780 is proving to be a great all-arounder, regardless of subject matter or lighting conditions. Don't believe us? Take a stroll through our updated sample gallery – now with Raw conversions – and see for yourself.
February 9
Nissan teamed up with industry professional Mauro Calo to turn its 2020 GT-R NISMO into a bespoke camera car so they could capture promotional footage for the release of its 2020 GT-R NISMO.
We've got our hands on a full-production copy of Fujifilm's GF 50mm F3.5 "pancake" prime lens for their medium-format GFX system. As the smallest lens in the lineup, we decided to see how it stacks up as a travel companion on some recent trips.
February 8
We review Nikon's ProRes Raw video upgrade for the Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras. In the process, Chris and Jordan explain the benefits of a Raw video workflow and why there's no such thing as a free lunch.
Sigma has announced that it's starting over with a clean slate in the development of its full-frame Foveon-based camera, which it first announced in 2018 and hoped to release this year.
February 7
Demand for the film has dropped too low, the company explained in a statement.
Firmware version 2.0 covers nearly every aspect of the camera, from DNG write speeds to autofocus performance and more.
The outdoor photography planning app makes it easier for users to save and find places to shoot.
It's suspected the 'Nonacell' technology will effectively merge nine pixels into a single pixel with the help of a three-by-three color filter array. This would result in Samsung's 108MP sensor yielding 12MP images once processed.
According to Fujifilm engineers, the new ultra-resolution mode will use 'sub-μm order control’ pixel pitch to capture incredible detail using the 100MP sensor inside the GFX 100.
Have you ever looked at a photo and imagined yourself in that location? Has that image triggered an emotion? Emotion and art go hand in hand, but how important is it in landscape photography?
February 6
Some have criticized the street photographer's intrusive shooting style.
The company had previously launched 11 successful campaigns on the crowdfunding platform.
Agora, a free-to-use photography app, received 12,321 submissions for its #Photojournalism2020 competition. Here is the overall winner and some of the finalists.
Nomad's new cases look like an interesting alternative to Moment's own cases.
Hasselblad's new X-series 45mm F4 claims to be the smallest and lightest lens ever developed for digital medium-format cameras. Equally compelling is the fact that it's less than half the cost of the existing XCD 45mm F3.5. See what it can do.
February 5
The holder attaches to smartphone cases that feature a bayonet mount.
The social media company also plans to remove content that it finds potentially harmful.
The update also brings support for Canon's CR3 raw files and addresses a number of bug fixes throughout the program.
The 8K footage was shot on a prototype device with a Sony IMX586 image processor inside.
It all depends on whether the outbreak disrupts Sony's supply chain in China.
YouTuber Denis Shiryaev used several neural networks to upgrade a classic Lumière Brothers film to 4K/60p and the results are astounding.
The X100V is the biggest refresh the series has seen since its inception. But Technical Editor Richard Butler is initially disappointed. Based on his own needs, anyway.
In their most recent video, Chris and Jordan previewed the new Fujifilm X100V. This sample gallery includes dozens of photos captured with a pre-production X100V in and around the mean streets of Calgary, Alberta.
February 4
Fujifilm just updated one of its most important - and most-loved - product lines, with the X100V. Some things have changed, while some have stayed the same. Take a look at what's changed as we go hands-on with the latest X100.
At the Fujifilm X100V's unveiling today, Fujifilm also teased some upcoming lenses, including the XF 50mm F1.0 lens we've known about for some time, and new 30mm F3.5 and 80mm F1.7 lenses for their medium-format GFX system. Take a look at our quick hands-on here.
The WG-70 is Ricoh's latest ultra-compact in its WG series of rugged cameras. It features a 16 Megapixel backside-illuminated sensor capable of capturing 1080p (Full HD) video and features a number of dedicated shooting modes for underwater and macro photography.
With a slew of significant updates, the Fujifilm X100V's formula remains the same as the previous models; it's stylish, engaging to use, and takes great pictures. Find out what Fujifilm's added to (and taken away from) its fifth X100-series camera in our initial review.
The wait for the Fujifilm X100V is over! We'll take you through everything you need to know about this new camera, including its new lens, weather sealing, control changes and more. TL;DR: according to Chris and Jordan, it's really good.
At its 'X Summit' in London, Fujifilm announced that the X-T4 will be unveiled later this month, on February 26th.
We've published our first shots from Fujifilm's newest X100-series camera – a stylish and capable daily companion.
The new Fujifilm X100V has been overhauled inside and out, but with its hybrid optical electronic viewfinder, fast 35mm-equivalent lens and APS-C sensor, it's still an X100, through-and-through.
For the past few years, Sony has quietly been developing a camera drone. Sony Alpha Rumors first discovered the patent in October 2018 and another recently-filed patent with more details.
The free stock photography website has teamed with NOAA, NYPL, the Library of Congress and more to expand its library.
Some Google Photos video files which were backed up with the Takeout tool in November ended up in the wrong accounts.
The ISO 100-400 film 'forces you to think outside the box, turning blues to greens, greens to purples and yellows to pinks, all while maintaining those rich red tones,' according to Lomography.
The S1H is a full-frame mirrorless camera designed with videographers in mind. It brings features both from the GH series and Panasonic's professional Varicam line to create the most capable video camera we've ever tested.
The S1H is a hugely impressive video camera, but so is the S1, especially if you add the SFU2 upgrade to unlock 10-bit capture and 60p output. So do you really need an S1H? We break down the differences.
Fujifilm will be livestreaming its X Summit 2020 from London on February 4th at 8pm GMT (that's 3pm Eastern and noon Pacific time). The company promises panel discussions and maybe even a new product announcement.
February 3
The update improves startup time for both the 4K and 6K Pocket Cinema Cameras, and deals with a number of performance issues to improve the overall workflow. Blackmagic has also updates its Avid and Premiere Pro plugins for better performance.
The new model expands Yuneec's camera lineup for its pro-grade six-rotor drone.
The firmware update adds support for Hasselblad’s new 45mm lens, as well as a few features to round out the user experience.
The service can select and print your ten best photos per month at a cost of $8.
The S1H can be seen as a large-sensor GH5S, but it's not simply the case that the bigger camera gives you better quality. There are times it can, but it's not just about cleaner footage.
Photographer Jessica Whitaker and model Chelsea travel to the Basque region of Spain, taking the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III along to document the journey.
CIPA's December data wraps up a 2019 that saw a dramatic decline in DSLR and fixed-lens camera sales, as well as a double-digit percentage decline in mirrorless sales, even as revenue increased for mirrorless sales, suggesting advanced mirrorless cameras are continuing to sell well.
February 2
This quick tip is the latest video in Adobe's ongoing 'Photoshop Magic Minute' series.
For two cameras with a lot of hardware in common, the X-T3 and X-Pro3 appeal to very different styles of shooting. Here's a look at the differences between the two models – and what they mean for the user.
February 1
Video tripods with fluid heads provide distinct advantages over standard photo tripods when shooting video, but are they always better? Chris and Jordan compare both types of tripods and demonstrate the pros and cons of each.
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