It lacks the impressive resolution of its sibling, but the Lumix S1 looks to offer plenty for the photographer who needs serious video and stills capabilities. Take a look at some of our initial sample images – shot with pre-production firmware.
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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.
In addition to 5.9K Blackmagic RAW recording for the S1H, the S1, S1R, S5 and BGH1 are also receiving firmware updates to being a slew of new and improved features.
Panasonic has announced firmware upgrades for its S1, S1R, S1H and S5 full-frame mirrorless cameras, which extend the degree to which the four models share features and performance levels. The G100 vlogging-focused Micro Four Thirds camera also gains webcam compatibility.
Hot on the heels of the S5 announcement, Panasonic has promised to release firmware by the end of 2020 that will bring the autofocus of its existing S-series cameras up to the standards of the newer model, and as a nice bonus, gives the S1R the ability to record 5K video.
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.
The Prvke Lite is the latest release from camera bag/strap maker Wandrd. A shrunk-down version of their popular full-sized Prvke bag, this model is perfect for smaller kits, including mirrorless cameras.
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV is an entry-level mirrorless camera that's feature-packed, and will appeal to beginners as well as more experienced users. Read about the ins and outs of this image-stabilized, low-priced camera here.
The Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 (G110 in some regions) is a mirrorless camera designed for vlogging. Its 20MP Four Thirds sensor is paired with clever tracking audio technology, but we have our reservations.
The GFX 100S fits most of the capabilities of the GFX 100 into a smaller and more affordable body. We've tested what the camera offers to see who it might make sense for.
The Sony Alpha 1 is Sony's flagship mirrorless camera for, well, just about anything. With a 50MP sensor, it gives you tons of resolution, but it also lets you fire off burst images at 30 fps for fast action sports. Add in 8K video capture and you have a really impressive package.
Although a lot of people only upload images to Instagram from their smartphones, the app is much more than just a mobile photography platform. In this guide we've chosen a selection of cameras that make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images, ideal for sharing on social media.
What’s the best camera for around $2000? These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both speed and focus for capturing fast action and offer professional-level image quality. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing around $2000 and recommended the best.
What’s the best camera for less than $1000? The best cameras for under $1000 should have good ergonomics and controls, great image quality and be capture high-quality video. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing under $1000 and recommended the best.
There are a lot of photo/video cameras that have found a role as B-cameras on professional productions or A-camera for amateur and independent productions. We've combed through the options and selected our two favorite cameras in this class.
What’s the best camera costing over $2500? The best high-end camera costing more than $2000 should have plenty of resolution, exceptional build quality, good 4K video capture and top-notch autofocus for advanced and professional users. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing over $2500 and recommended the best.
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At only $8000 the Vazen 50mm T2.1 1.8x anamorphic is quite a bargain - in relative terms anyway. Designed for full frame sensors it offers a 65 degree angle of view.
Because of COVID, a famous tulip garden was closed to the public for the second year in a row. Wiebe de Jager flew his DJI FPV drone through the premises to give us 'a bird's flight' perspective.
Roman Yarovitcyn spent the 1990's working as a newspaper photographer in Russia and shooting primarily on inexpensive Zenit-E cameras. Despite the shortcomings of his gear, the B&W images he created during this era are nothing short of mesmerizing.
We recently published our Olympus E-M10 Mark IV review, and with it, we have a boatload of new samples including some fresh Raw conversions. Take a look.
The durability of Kolari Vision's new UV filter is thanks largely in part to the use of Corning Gorilla Glass.
As the European Space Agency (ESA) prepares for the launch of its new Ariane 6 rocket, ESA produced a stunning time-lapse video at the rocket's future launch site in French Guiana, South America.
A production copy of the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm F2.8 ASPH, and we've taken advantage of an unbroken few days of sunny spring weather to start a gallery of photos, on the Leica SL2. Click through for our initial set of samples, which we'll be updating in the coming days!
Caleb Pike of DSLR Video Shooter has shared a video showing how you can make an all-in-one video studio that collapses down into a Pelican 1510 case for the ultimate turnkey video production solution.
It's new laptop season, and HP is getting in on the fun with three new ZBook G8 notebooks. Available in 15.6" and 17.3" sizes, the notebooks include Intel's new 11th-gen processors, RTX graphics, fast memory, impressive displays and much more.
At a quick glance, you might even think this ultra-fast prime was a first-party Leica lens, thanks to its similar design and typeface used for markings on the lens.
What's the best way to get a sharp photo: the "Mr/Mrs Pinchypants" or the "Down on the ground pound"? In this episode of DPReview TV, Chris shows you the right way to hold your camera to get the best results.
The Peak Design Marketplace is a peer-to-peer platform where consumers can buy and sell pre-owned Peak Design equipment that keeps the company's lifetime guarantee intact.
Here are the winners of AAP Magazine's All About Photo Awards 2020, The Mind's Eye competition.
We've just received a production-ready Pentax K-3 Mark III, and we've gotten straight to work with it to see what it can do. Check out our samples from a variety of lenses and a variety of sites (and sights) up and down the Puget Sound region in Washington State.
Tokina’s new 25-75mm T2.9 lens slides between its current 11-20mm T2.9 and 50-135mm T2.9 cinema lenses, making a trio of constant T2.9 zoom lenses from 11mm through 135mm focal lengths.
Razer's Blade 15 laptop first launched in 2018. Since then, the company has made numerous updates. The latest refresh adds new 11th gen Intel processors, faster memory, PCIe Gen 4 storage, a thinner design and more. It may be a gaming laptop, but there's a lot to like here for creators, too.
The New York Times and the Content Authenticity Initiative have unveiled a prototype system to inspire confidence in photos by securely recording and making available information about creators, edits and publishing information for photographs.
For his latest video, photographer and YouTuber Sean Tucker explains how to capture inspired images by thinking 'beyond the rules' of composition.
The Prvke Lite is the latest release from camera bag/strap maker Wandrd. A shrunk-down version of their popular full-sized Prvke bag, this model is perfect for smaller kits, including mirrorless cameras.
Why are modern 50mm lenses so complex? Lens designers didn't add all that extra glass just to charge more money and make the diagram look cool, explains Roger Cicala.
Since the dawn of recorded time, Pentax DSLRs has been known for being well-designed, rugged and full-featured. In this episode of DPReview TV, Chris and Jordan share their thoughts about Ricoh's latest DSLR, the Pentax K-3 Mark III.
Surely you've already watched our video review on the Pentax K-3 Mark III. Now it's time to take a closer look at some of the samples from its 25.7MP sensor.
The winning images were selected from more than 10,500 images captured around the world in more than 70 countries.
Apple has teamed up with Incite for many great 'Experiments' videos showcasing the latest iPhone model's camera capabilities including its latest, which shows off the slow-motion and time-lapse performance of iPhone 12.
If camera companies want to truly compete with smartphones for relevance, they need to offer models that are as easy to use as a phone, but offer substantially better image quality.
The lens remains the widest shift lens for full-frame cameras, with the new Leica L and Pentax K mount versions rounding out the Canon EF, Canon RF, Nikon F, Nikon Z and Sony E mount options from launch.
Award-winning videographer Vadim Sherbakov created an aerial film, 'The Noor,' with a DJI Mini 2 in zero degree (-18ºC) temperatures.
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV is an entry-level mirrorless camera that's feature-packed, and will appeal to beginners as well as more experienced users. Read about the ins and outs of this image-stabilized, low-priced camera here.
Canon's Larry Thorpe has seen lot of changes over his 60-year career in the industry. We spoke to him after his recent retirement, and in this interview he highlights some of the technological advancements he's seen during his career and discusses the convergence between stills and video.
Nikon's Z6 II is a really pleasant camera to use – so pleasant, in fact, that one of our editors took it on a road trip vacation down the west coast to the California redwoods. Check out some coastal scenes in our updated sample gallery here.
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