Hasselblad Masters contest opens to professional photographers, with a dozen medium format mirrorless cameras up for grabs. And you don't need to shoot on a 'blad to enter!
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March 2021
April 2021 news and reviews
April 15
Fujifilm's latest prime, the XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR, is a solidly built lens that we've really enjoyed shooting with. It's also a big departure from Fujifilm's previous 18mm F2 prime lens – get a sense of how it handles right here.
The new Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR provides a 27mm-equivalent focal length for Fujifilm's X-mount cameras. Find out why Chris and Jordan like this fast, sharp 18mm lens.
We've been shooting with a pre-production copy of Fujifilm's new XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR lens for a few days, which offers a 27mm full-frame equivalent field of view, and optically, we're impressed.
Fujifilm has announced its lightweight (370g/13oz) XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR wide-angle prime. This 27mm-equivalent lens offers numerous special elements and a linear focus motor, and is also weather-sealed.
April 14
Take it with a grain of salt, but recent reports suggest that Samsung may be collaborating with an established camera brand on upcoming smartphones.
DxO has just released PureRaw, a simple, standalone program that can automatically apply its high-quality lens corrections and impressive noise-reduction algorithms to your Raw files, and then pass those Raw files off to your favorite editing app. We're pretty impressed by it – find out why in our review.
Canon has just announced a native RF-mount contemporary to its popular EF 100mm F2.8L Macro lens. The RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM is an all-new design, and we've been digging into its feature set. Click through to learn more.
Sony's Xperia 1 and 5 Mark III smartphones introduce a variable 70-105mm telephoto optic, 120Hz OLED displays, and are the first cameras ever to shoot 20 fps with temporal noise reduction. Read on for an in-depth look.
Canon has just announced the development of what will be the highest-speed RF-mount camera yet, the EOS R3. It looks like a really interesting camera, but the R3 also points toward something else coming in the future; something even more capable. Here's what we know.
In today's episode of DPReview TV, Chris and Jordan answer the question everyone is asking: what do they think about Canon's EOS R3 development announcement?
Canon's new RF 100mm F2.8L IS USM offers a minimum focus distance of 26cm (10"), up to 8 stops of shake reduction, and the ability to adjust bokeh and softness by turning its 'spherical aberration' dial.
Canon has announced two new super-telephoto primes for RF-mount: the 400mm F2.8L IS USM and 600mm F4L IS USM. Both lenses share the same optics as their EF-mount counterparts, and will arrive in July priced at $12,000 and $13,000, respectively.
Canon has announced that it is developing the EOS R3, a high-end full-frame mirrorless camera. It will feature a Stacked CMOS Dual Pixel sensor and be able to shoot at up to 30 fps.
April 13
The winning images of the inaugural Storm Photo/Photographer of the Year contest have been revealed.
Adobe has released the April 2021 versions of its popular video-editing applications, Premiere Rush and Premiere Pro.
Adobe's latest addition to Camera Raw is a Super Resolution feature, which quadruples the pixel count of your Raw files and, in theory, doubles their linear resolution. Does that mean that you really don't need more than 12 or 16 megapixels anymore? We've put it to the test.
Originally limited to Leica M mount camera systems, the 21mm F1.5 lens is now offered in Nikon Z and Sony E mounts for $245.
Tokina's atx-m 33mm F1.4 X is an affordable fast prime for Fujifilm's X-mount cameras that offers autofocus and solid image quality. Check out what it can do and our impressions of its image quality right here.
April 12
Following complaints in the U.K. and oversight from the Advertising Standards Authority, Apple has adjusted its Pro Display XDR marketing material in the UK, removing a claim about HDR performance and adjusting its materials regarding color space.
Researchers from Virginia Tech have shared a video showing what happens when a DJI Osmo 2 Pro drone hits a car windshield at 100km/h (62.5mph).
The three-axis pocket camera can record 4K video at up to 60 frames per second and features a 2.45" articulating screen for composing and reviewing images.
In a wide-ranging interview, Aki Murata of OM Digital Solutions updated us on the transition from Olympus to 'OMDS', the future of the Olympus brand and why he believes Four Thirds still has advantages over other sensor formats.
We recently took delivery of Leica's new APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH, and in the short time between its arrival and when it had to be sent back, we prepared a preliminary sample gallery in and around sunny Seattle.
April 11
Tokina's 23mm F1.4 is one of two of the company's new primes available for Fujifilm X-mount shooters. With a 35mm full-frame equivalent focal length, this lens is perfect for casual, candid, and street photography, even in low light.
April 10
Panasonic has given its DC-S1 and DC-S1H full-frame mirrorless cameras some big improvements via recent firmware updates. Chris and Jordan take a look at what's been added and how the two cameras compare in 2021.
April 9
A month after first discovering an issue, Sigma says it has fixed the problem and is replacing affected units through authorized Sigma repair centers.
Photographer Markus Stark has adapted a Leica APO-Telyt-R 400mm F2.8 lens and teleconverters to his Panasonic GH4 to shoot a super-detailed video of the moon.
The AF 24mm F1.8 lens features a unique ‘Astrophotography Mode’ that helps to lock focus at infinity for night sky photographs
Shot using a 4x5 large format field camera, David Dee Delgado's project, On My Block, is a homage to the people and places that make his home, New York City, so special.
April 8
Chinese company Player One Astronomy makes sophisticated astronomical observation equipment, including planetary cameras. The cameras include different image sensors well-suited to photographing different planets, including Neptune and Mars.
Sennheiser has updated its MKE 400 on-camera shotgun microphone and added a pair of XS Lav microphones to its mobile audio lineup.
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a very versatile, compact telephoto zoom lens. But how does it perform? Read our review to find out.
April 7
The pandemic didn't slow down the smartphone image sensor market in 2020. The market grew by 13% despite decreased smartphone demand overall.
The slightly-updated models have had an ‘a’ appended to their models to differentiate them from their original predecessors.
A stray could ball off the bat of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill shattered a broadcast camera lens behind home plate.
Cloud backup company Backblaze has published its annual hard drive data report, which reveals which models of its more than 165K drives had the lowest failure rates.
Canon has just added its Canon Log 3 gamma profile to the EOS R5. We take a closer look at what it is, how it compares to the Canon Log profile and when you should use it.
We review Canon's latest firmware update for the EOS R5. Find out what Jordan thinks of the new C-Log 3 gamma profile, see how the HD/120p footage looks, and learn about the new Raw lite video codec.
In this video, join filmmaker Sam Nuttman as he tries out DJI's super-compact, super-powerful Pocket 2 handheld camera in Hawaii.
The Instax Mini 40 combines ease of use with cool classic styling, resulting in a camera that's both fun to shoot and fun to show off.
Fujifilm has introduced its latest instant camera: the Instax Mini 40. The stylish Mini 40 offers auto-exposure, built-in flash, and a selfie mirror. It's also compatible with Fujifilm's new contact sheet film.
April 6
Maker George Moua has created a 3D-printed lens for shooting stereoscopic 3D 'wigglegrams.'
Here are the finalists for the 2021 Bird Photographer of the Year competition.
Filmmaker Stefan Forster pushed his Mavic 2 Pro drone to the limit as he captured incredible close-up footage of the still-active Fagradalsfjall volcano, located near Reykjavik, Iceland.
Texas-based photographer Mir enjoys playing video games. He combines his passion for photography and gaming in a video series, 'Photo Mode Perspective,' in which Mir teaches photography skills using the virtual cameras found in many modern video games.
The X-E4 is going to make a lot of photographers happy, especially those craving a near-pocket-size X-mount body with Fujifilm's latest IQ performance.
April 5
Scientists occasionally reprocess existing images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. In a new instance, Hubble scientists reprocessed a stunning image of the Veil Nebula. With new filters and post-processing methods, additional fine details of the nebula are visible.
You now have ten more gestures and expressions you can choose from when animating still image portraits.
CIPA’s latest data suggests various executives in the photography industry were right when they predicted the camera industry will begin to see a stabilization of sorts in 2021.
Canon's latest RF 50mm F1.8 is compact and so affordable that it might seem like a no-brainer for any RF-mount shooter to snag one for themselves. But is it right for you? Take a look at how it performs on a handful of RF bodies in our sample gallery.
April 4
The two lenses will be released by the end of the month, according to the teaser, which shows the silhouette of a full-frame and a APS-C lens.
In our latest software shootout, we pit Adobe's Camera Raw against Capture One Express Fujifilm, included for free with every Fujifilm camera. Can you get all you need with the free option? For a lot of people, it looks like the answer could be yes.
April 3
Now that Chris is out of quarantine and the team has access to a full-production camera, the DPRTV team have been revisiting the Fujifilm GFX 100S, taking it into the deceptively named Porcupine Hills of Alberta.
Chris and Jordan just wrapped up their final review of the Fujifilm GFX 100S for DPReview TV. Check out the photos they shot along the way to see how much detail 100MP delivers.
April 2
FIMI, a member of the Xiaomi ecosystem, recently released the X8 Mini drone – a direct competitor to DJI's Mini products.
Disposable cameras are back in a big way. However, finding a place to develop a disposable camera can prove challenging. The company Snap offers subscriptions that include a disposable camera and film development services.
By our count, there are no fewer than seven common film camera types – just wait until you see our list of uncommon cameras. Here's everything you need to know about each, including availability and viability in 2021.
April 1
We're just going to go out on a limb here and assume that nature photography tour company Squiver has not, in fact, been shooting with Nikon’s upcoming Z9, but the list of (we presume) fictional features makes for a fun read this April 1st.
After pulling firmware version 1.3.0 for its EOS R6 mirrorless camera due to a serious video issue, Canon has quickly released a follow-up firmware version 1.3.1 that fixes the issue.
The Pentax K-3 III is here, and with almost six years separating it from its immediate predecessor, there are a lot of changes and improvements to Ricoh's new flagship APS-S DSLR. Click through for a closer look.
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