Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, July 20, 2016

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Wednesday, July 20, 2016 [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, July 20, 2016 Welcome to the 620th Digital Photography Review newsletter. We've been busy this week, finishing our review of Canon's pocketable PowerShot G7X Mark II, and continuing work on the Fujifilm X-T2 and new Sony 50mm F1.4 prime. If previous Photokina years are anything to go by, we're expecting next month to be pretty busy with new product announcements, so watch this space! Second Time Around: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Review Canon's PowerShot G7 X Mark II enthusiast compact camera takes everything that made its predecessor so appealing while improving both user experience and performance. [Click here to read our in-depth review of the Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II] Comparison Review: Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA vs 55mm F1.8 ZA Sony recently announced its pro-level normal prime for its FE mount: the 50mm F1.4 ZA. But how does it stack up against the older 55mm F1.8 ZA? We put the two lenses head-to-head to take a look at sharpness, bokeh, coma, and longitudinal CA. [Click here to read our comparitive reviews of Sony's 50mm and 55mm fast primes] Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus X-T2: Seven key differences With the X-T2 and X-Pro2, Fujifilm offers two flagship cameras that have a lot in common, but are designed for slightly different purposes. So which one should you buy? We've broken down the key differences. [Click here to read our comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and X-Pro2] New resolution: how much progress has the Fujifilm X-T2 made for video? 4K video capability was one of the big surprises in the X-T2's specification. We've taken a closer look at how the camera operates in movie mode and added a sample video to our First Impressions Review. [Read more about the Fujifilm X-T2's video mode] 'Our goal is to satisfy everyone': an interview with Fujifilm execs Following the launch of the Fujifilm X-T2, we sat down with senior executives from Fujifilm to talk about the new camera, Fujifilm's plans for lenses, and why the company is putting a lot of energy into video. [Read our interview with Fujfilm executives] Thanks for reading! Barney News updates [Comparison Review: Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA vs 55mm F1.8 ZA] Published Tuesday, July 19, 2016 7:15:00 PM GMT Sony recently announced its pro-level normal prime for its FE mount: the 50mm F1.4 ZA. But how does it stack up against the venerable 55mm F1.8 ZA? We put the two lenses head-to-head to take a look at sharpness, bokeh, coma, and longitudinal CA. [Read more] [CASE Remote Air is the world's smallest smart camera controller] Published Tuesday, July 19, 2016 6:56:00 PM GMT The compact and lightweight CASE Remote Air allows you to control your DSLR remotely and offers special modes, such as focus stacking and time-lapse. [Read more] [Aputure Amaran AL-M9 is a pocket-sized adjustable LED fill light] Published Tuesday, July 19, 2016 6:13:00 PM GMT Aputure has unveiled the Amaran AL-M9, an affordable and lightweight pocket-sized LED panel. [Read more] [Trippy mirrored timelapse turns Hong Kong upside down] Published Tuesday, July 19, 2016 3:28:00 PM GMT A new timelapse from video production company Visual Suspect turns Hong Kong's skyline on its head. [Read more] [Deep dive: the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is an underwater ace] Published Tuesday, July 19, 2016 12:00:00 PM GMT Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo is the largest underwater imaging equipment supplier in the world, and from their point of view the Canon EOS-1DX II is hands-down an underwater photographer/videographer's best choice. [Read more] [Mindshift Gear gives Moose Peterson backpacks a facelift] Published Tuesday, July 19, 2016 12:29:00 AM GMT Mindshift Gear has given the Moose Peterson backpack range an update with new design elements and materials, according to the California-based company. [Read more] [Samyang introduces XEEN 135mm T2.2, first 'summer blockbuster' lens] Published Monday, July 18, 2016 11:39:00 PM GMT Samyang is making good on its promise of a new lens every week for five weeks, kicking things off with a XEEN 135mm T2.2 cinema lens. [Read more] [Nico360 to be 'world's smallest' 360-degree camera] Published Monday, July 18, 2016 9:14:00 PM GMT A Hong Kong-based startup is looking to fund production of Nico360, a waterproof 360-degree camera. [Read more] [New resolution: how much progress has the Fujifilm X-T2 made for video?] Published Monday, July 18, 2016 2:33:00 PM GMT 4K video capability was one of the big surprises in the X-T2's specification. We've taken a closer look at how the camera operates in movie mode and added a sample video to our First Impressions Review. [Read more] [Phase One introduces first Schneider Kreuznach 'Blue Ring' zooms] Published Monday, July 18, 2016 11:00:00 AM GMT Phase One has announced the 40-80mm LS F4.0-5.6 and 75-150mm LS F4.0-5.6 Schneider Kreuznach 'Blue Ring' zoom lenses, both optimized for the company's full frame (53.7 x 40.4mm) medium format system. [Read more] [Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus X-T2: Seven key differences] Published Sunday, July 17, 2016 12:00:00 PM GMT With the X-T2 and X-Pro2, Fujifilm offers two flagship cameras that have a lot in common, but are designed for slightly different purposes. So which one should you buy? We've broken down the key differences. [Read more] [Behind the shot: Praia da Adraga at blue hour] Published Saturday, July 16, 2016 12:00:00 PM GMT Landscape shooter and DPR regular Nicolas Alexander Otto shares what went into creating an image of a rocky coastline during the blue hour in this behind-the-scenes. [Learn more] [Samyang teases 'summer blockbuster' lens announcements] Published Friday, July 15, 2016 7:07:00 PM GMT Korean lens manufacturer Samyang has announced that it intends to enjoy a summer of new lenses in what it is calling a ‘Samyang Blockbuster’, starting on Monday 18th July and running until 15th August. [Read more] [Apple planning to open imaging research lab in France] Published Friday, July 15, 2016 6:42:00 PM GMT Apple is planning to open a dedicated imaging research laboratory in Grenoble, France. At the new facility the mobile device maker will work on the development of image sensors and imaging technologies for its iOS devices. [Read more] [DPReview is partnering with USA Landscape Photographer of the Year 2016] Published Friday, July 15, 2016 6:11:00 PM GMT USA Landscape Photographer of the Year was founded in 2013 by Charlie Waite, one of the world's most respected landscape photographers. This year, DPReview is partnering with the competition to create a new category - [Read more] [Sony 35mm FE lens firmware update improves manual focus reliability] Published Friday, July 15, 2016 3:45:00 PM GMT Sony has issued firmware updates for its 35mm full-frame primes which claim to improve focus point reliability when using manual focus for long periods of time. [Read more] [Magnum and LensCulture announce inaugural Photography Award winners] Published Friday, July 15, 2016 12:00:00 PM GMT The winners of Magnum's first photography competition have been announced, honoring a total of 44 photographers from around the globe. [Read more] [Globell launches Kickstarter campaign for new screen calibration device] Published Thursday, July 14, 2016 10:39:00 PM GMT Software distributor Globell has announced plans to introduce a new screen calibration device if it gets enough support from the Kickstarter campaign it has just begun. The company claims its proposed globellColorMeter can calibrate almost any computer monitor in three steps. [Read more] [Zenmuse Z3 is DJI's first aerial zoom camera] Published Thursday, July 14, 2016 5:31:00 PM GMT The Zenmuse Z3 aerial camera captures 12MP images on a 1/2.3" Sony sensor and offers an equivalent zoom range of 22-77mm. It comes with upgraded stabilization and gimbal technology and can be used with a range of existing DJI drones. [Read more] ['Our goal is to satisfy everyone': an interview with Fujifilm execs] Published Thursday, July 14, 2016 4:50:00 PM GMT Following the launch of the Fujifilm X-T2 last week, we sat down with senior executives from Fujifilm to talk about the new camera, Fujifilm's plans for lenses, and why the company is putting a lot of energy into video. [Read more] [Photographer captures the ruin of Fukushima's exclusion zone] Published Thursday, July 14, 2016 11:00:00 AM GMT A photographer has published photos from inside Fukushima's exclusion zone, where few have entered since some 170,000 evacuees fled a nuclear disaster. [Read more] [Adobe boosts Lightroom Mobile with Raw editing for iOS] Published Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:19:00 PM GMT Adobe’s Lightroom Mobile apps for Apple and Android have both been given significant updates that allow users a much wider range of controls when editing and shooting. The update for iOS adds Raw editing, a feature Android users have already been enjoying. [Read more] [Peak Design launches Everyday backpack, tote and sling bags on Kickstarter] Published Wednesday, July 13, 2016 6:10:00 PM GMT Peak Design has launched four new bags in its Everyday product line: the Everyday Backpack in 20L and 30L sizes, the Everyday Tote, and the Everyday Sling. [Read more] [Polaroid Swing is a new take on Apple's Live Photos] Published Wednesday, July 13, 2016 5:49:00 PM GMT The Polaroid Swing app records 60 frames in a quick burst and combines them into an animated image. Playback is triggered by a swipe or device motion. [Read more] [A photographer's intro to the world of video] Published Wednesday, July 13, 2016 4:00:00 PM GMT Virtually every modern camera offers video, but getting the most out of it is harder than just pressing the [REC] button. Richard Butler looks at the lessons he's learned as he's started shooting video. [Read more] [Vorticity: Time-lapse captures the drama of storm chasing] Published Wednesday, July 13, 2016 11:00:00 AM GMT Mike Olbinski drove some 20,000 miles over the course of 18 days to put together one of the most compelling time-lapse videos we've seen in a long time. [Read more] [Parachut is a subscription service for borrowing expensive camera gear] Published Wednesday, July 13, 2016 11:00:00 AM GMT Parachut is a subscription-based service that allows you to borrow from a wide variety of equipment - old and new - for $149 per month.[Read more] You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) weekly newsletter. 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