Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, January 24, 2018

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Wednesday, January 24, 2018 [DPReview: Digital Photography Review]( [DPReview on Facebook]( [DPReview on Twitter]( [DPReview on Google Plus]( The Digital Photography Review Newsletter The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 400,000 subscribers Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Welcome to the 695th Digital Photography Review newsletter. The annual flu is going round the DPReview offices this week, so we're a bit depleted, but despite the sniffles, we've been keeping busy. We've been out and about, updating our Google Pixel 2 and iPhone X galleries, taking a closer look at how the iPhone X's portrait mode stacks up, and updating our buying guides to include the new Panasonic Lumix [DC-G9]( and [GH5S](. Meanwhile, I picked up a cheap Handevision 35mm prime lens at my local camera store and decided to write about it. Oh! And DJI released a new drone. You can find links to all of that content below. Barney Review: The Handevision Iberit 35mm F2.4 is a budget option for Leica users The Handevision Iberit 35mm F2.4 is a budget manual-focus prime lens for Leica's M-mount, and a slightly-less-budget alternative for Fujifilm X-mount and Sony E-mount photographers. We've been trying it out for a few days. [Click here to read more about the Handevision Iberit 35mm F2.4]( Google Pixel 2 gallery updated We've spent a ton of time with Google's latest flagship camera. While our full review is in the works, have a look at what the best of computational photography is capable of. [Check out our updated Google Pixel 2 gallery]( DJI unveils the Mavic Air: Mavic Pro specs in a Spark-sized body happens when you fuse a Mavic Pro with a Spark? You get DJI's new Mavic Air, a lightweight, foldable drone with features that will appeal to enthusiasts and pros on the go. [Read more about the new DJI Mavic Air]( Portrait mode perspective: the iPhone X versus the Canon M100 photography is by all accounts the 'new thing,' but in its current state, how does it compare against your average entry-level camera? Let's find out. [Click here to take a closer look at how the iPhone X's portrait mode compares to a conventional camera]( Barney News updates [Ultra-rare Konica Rokuoh-Sha Type 89 'Machine Gun' camera pops up on eBay]( Published Tuesday, January 23, 2018 11:05:00 PM GMT This rare camera was used to train Japanese airplane machine gunners during World War II. Instead of bullets, the camera would shoot pictures, which would be developed and analyzed to improve the gunner's accuracy. [Red's Hydrogen One holographic super-phone to ship this summer]( Published Tuesday, January 23, 2018 7:52:00 PM GMT Red, best known for its high-end cinema cameras, is projecting a summer ship date for its Hydrogen One smartphone. This super-phone's main trick is a 5.7" holographic display, which displays a "better than 3D" image without the need for glasses. [Nikon claimed the #1 spot in the full-frame camera market for December 2017]( Published Tuesday, January 23, 2018 7:28:00 PM GMT Nikon announced the news earlier today, revealing that it "attained the #1 position for both market share and revenue for December 2017" in the full-frame interchangeable lens camera category. Yes, that includes full-frame mirrorless. [DJI unveils the Mavic Air: Mavic Pro specs in a Spark-sized body]( Published Tuesday, January 23, 2018 3:24:00 PM GMT What happens when you fuse a Mavic Pro with a Spark? You get DJI's new Mavic Air, a lightweight, foldable drone with features that will appeal to enthusiasts and pros on the go. [Photoshop CC update adds AI-powered subject selection tool and more]( Published Tuesday, January 23, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT The update includes some minor improvements and compatibility updates for Windows users, but the big news is the release of Select Subject: an AI-powered feature that can intelligently cut your subject out of the background in a single click. [Google Pixel 2 gallery updated]( Published Tuesday, January 23, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT We've spent a ton of time with Google's latest flagship camera. While our full review is in the works, have a look at what the best of computational photography is capable of. [Speed Test: iMac Pro vs Alienware PC, Mac Pro and MacBook Pro]( Published Monday, January 22, 2018 7:40:00 PM GMT PhotoshopCAFE host Colin Smith puts a $6,400 iMac Pro to the test against a Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, and an Alienware gaming PC in a variety of intense photo and video editing tasks to see if this powerhouse all-in-one is worth the money. [DJI Mavic Air leaked ahead of announcement, looks like a Spark-Mavic hybrid]( Published Monday, January 22, 2018 5:32:00 PM GMT Less than 24 hours before the official announcement, the DJI Mavic Air has been revealed in a massive trove of leaked photos and specs. Find out why we're feeling very lukewarm about the folding drone announcement now that we know what's coming. [Samsung's new smartphone sensors can shoot 480fps in Full HD]( Published Monday, January 22, 2018 4:40:00 PM GMT Samsung's new ISOCELL Fast image sensors feature a 3-stack Fast Readout design, which enables 1080p video capture at a whopping 480fps. [Portrait mode perspective: the iPhone X versus the Canon M100]( Published Monday, January 22, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT Computational photography is by all accounts the 'new thing,' but in its current state, how does it compare against your average entry-level camera? Let's find out. [The 'Chairpod' is a chair-tripod hybrid that's either ridiculous or brilliant]( Published Sunday, January 21, 2018 6:35:00 PM GMT Either ridiculous or brilliant... there is no middle ground for the so-called Chairpod. This chair-tripod hybrid developed by Japanese tripod manufacturer Velbon is set to be released sometime this month. [Video: How to make an HDR image using Microsoft Excel... seriously]( Published Sunday, January 21, 2018 4:35:00 PM GMT Did you know that you can use Microsoft Excel to create an HDR image? It's weird, but true, as Columbia University computer science student Kevin Chen demonstrates in this entertaining presentation. [Shooting Kīlauea Volcano, Part 4: From a helicopter]( Published Saturday, January 20, 2018 3:00:00 PM GMT In part four of his series on shooting lava flows in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, landscape photographer Erez Marom shares his experience shooting lava flows from a helicopter—an expensive experience worth every. single. penny. [iPhone X sample gallery updated]( Published Saturday, January 20, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT We're nearing completion of our iPhone X camera review. In the meantime, we've been doing plenty of shooting testing portrait mode, lighting modes and everything in between. Take a look at a fresh batch of sample images. [Film vs Digital: Fashion photography shootout]( Published Saturday, January 20, 2018 1:23:00 AM GMT Photographer Anita Sadowska challenged Alex Hutchinson to a fashion photography shootout... with a twist. Anita would shoot her usual Canon 5D Mark IV digital SLR, while Alex used his Pentax 67 medium format SLR. [What I've learned after sharing my photos for free on Unsplash for 4 years]( Published Saturday, January 20, 2018 12:00:00 AM GMT After four years giving away many of his photos for free on Unsplash, photographer Samuel Zeller shares some thoughts on social networking for photographers, the rise and fall of Instagram, and how he's trying to stay ahead of the game. [This is the world's first variable graduated ND filter]( Published Friday, January 19, 2018 7:31:00 PM GMT Aurora Aperture has created a hybrid filter that we haven't seen before. Meet the Aurora PowerGXND: the world's first variable graduated neutral density (GND) filter family. [Learn about Photoshop blending modes in just 8 minutes]( Published Friday, January 19, 2018 5:36:00 PM GMT Confused about what all those layer blending modes do in Photoshop? Well, you don’t need to be any more. Jesus Ramirez has made an excellent short video tutorial that explains each mode in simple and easily-understood terms. [Panasonic DC-GH5S added to buying guides]( Published Friday, January 19, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT Now that we've spent some time with Panasonic's video-centric Lumix DC-GH5S, we've added it to our 'Best Cameras for Video' and 'Best Cameras over $2000' buying guides. [Meike's new battery grip for the Sony a9 and a7R lll comes with a wireless remote]( Published Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:45:00 PM GMT Accessories manufacturer Meike has released details of a new grip it will be selling for the Sony a9 and a7R lll bodies that can hold two batteries and double as a remote control. [Video: Watch a YouTuber disassemble his Canon 1D X Mark II to see what's inside]( Published Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:36:00 PM GMT Photographer and YouTuber Peter McKinnon recently tried something he himself called "the dumbest thing I've ever done." With no real experience in this area at all, he disassembled his Canon 1DX Mark II... just because. [Apple will stop automatically slowing down your iPhone, will let you decide]( Published Thursday, January 18, 2018 5:28:00 PM GMT In an interview with ABC News, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company will allow iPhone users to turn off the controversial 'power management' feature that was slowing down old phones when the battery became 'unhealthy.' [Tether Tools unveils TetherPro line of USB-C cables]( Published Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:44:00 PM GMT TetherPro USB-C cables are available in a variety of connector combinations, eliminating the need for adapters and dongles. [Review: The Handevision Iberit 35mm F2.4 is a budget option for Leica users]( Published Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT The Handevision Iberit 35mm F2.4 is a budget manual-focus prime lens for Leica's M-mount, and a slightly-less-budget alternative for Fujifilm X-mount and Sony E-mount photographers. We've been trying it out for a few days. [Video: Using a $50 lens on a $12,500 5K RED cinema camera]( Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 11:40:00 PM GMT Ridiculous test incoming. What happens when you slap a $50 Yongnuo 50mm F1.8 lens onto a $12,000+ 5K RED cinema camera? One YouTuber decided to give it a shot and find out. [DJI teases new folding drone announcement for January 23rd]( Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 11:06:00 PM GMT Drone giant DJI has released a teaser video titled 'adventure unfolds,' implying that a new folding drone is coming on January 23rd at 10am Eastern time. [Wedding photography inspiration: MyWed reveals 2017 Award winners]( Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 9:52:00 PM GMT Some good inspiration for current and aspiring wedding photographers out there. If you shoot images like these, you're bound to stand out from the crowd and give your clients that "wow" factor. [Structure: Moving 4K close-ups shot at up to 1000x magnification]( Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 8:23:00 PM GMT In his video Structure, photographer Drew Geraci shows how everyday objects become fascinating landscapes when captured in moving 4K shots at up to 1000x magnification. [2018 Japan BCN camera rankings: Canon dominates DSLRs, tops Sony in mirrorless]( Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 8:02:00 PM GMT The 2018 Japan BCN camera rankings are in, and the most surprising bit of news is that Canon is still outpacing Sony in the mirrorless segment, taking the #2 spot in that segment while still dominating in DSLRs. [Nikon D850 firmware 1.01 fixes long exposure green cast and other minor bugs]( Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 5:54:00 PM GMT Nikon's updated D850 firmware brings a number of smaller bug fixes, including fixing a green cast issue that was happening when users had long exposure noise reduction turned on. [Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro sample gallery]( Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT Fujifilm's first 1:1 macro lens for the X-system gives a 122mm equivalent view of the world. We gave it a go shooting close-up subjects as well as some portraits – take a look at how it performs when paired with the X-T2. You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) weekly newsletter. To unsubscribe, [click here](. Alternatively, log into dpreview and visit your user profile settings ([( uncheck the Newsletter Subscription checkbox, then click on Save changes. © 2018 [dpreview.com]( Digital Photography Review, all rights reserved. DPReview, 428 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA