Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Tuesday, December 4, 2018

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Tuesday, December 4, 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 Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Welcome to the 736th DPReview Newsletter It's Awards Season here at DPReview. We just announced our choices for the best gear of 2018, covering everything from accessories to high-end interchangeable lens cameras. You can have your say in our 2018 Readers' Polls, which run until December 17th. You'll find links to the awards and polls below, alongside some other recently-published content. Thanks for reading! Our favorite gear, rewarded: DPReview Awards 2018 This year, plenty of amazing cameras, lenses, accessories and other products came through our doors. As 2018 winds down, we're highlighting some of our standout products of the year. Check out the winners of the 2018 DPReview Awards! [Check out this year's DPR Awards winners]( Have your say! 2018 Readers' Choice Awards open for voting It's that time again! This is your opportunity to make your voice heard by voting for your favorite photography products of the year. Polls are currently open in six categories but don't deliberate too long – they close December 17th. [Vote now in our 2018 readers' polls]( 40mm F1.4 Art sample gallery While we had a chance to shoot with a pre-production model at Photokina, we were eager to really put the Sigma 40mm F1.4 Art to work when a full production lens rolled into the office. Take a look at our sample gallery. [Check out our gallery of samples from the new Sigma 40mm F1.4 Art]( Prayer for the Whale: An interview with Kiliii Yuyan Photographer and filmmaker Kiliii Yuyan's new film, 'Anaiyyun: Prayer for the Whale' tells the story of an Iñupiaq whaling crew in northern Alaska. It's been shown all over the world and is currently being featured in the National Geographic Short Films Showcase – we caught up with Kiliii to talk about the project. [Learn more about Kiliii Yuyan's latest project]( News updates [Tumblr will remove and ban all 'adult content' from its platform starting December 17th]( Published Tuesday, December 4, 2018 10:27:00 PM GMT The Verizon-owned social network platform Tumblr has announced it will be removing all adult content - including photos - from its platform starting December 17th, 2018. [Ibis Switzerland hotels offer social media pros to manage guests' Instagram accounts]( Published Tuesday, December 4, 2018 6:27:00 PM GMT Guests who would rather spend time actually enjoying their Swiss vacation can now do so while still maintaining a presence on social networks, thanks to Ibis Switzerland Hotels' new social media sitting services. [Officials say Apple's claim of 'studio quality' portraits on iPhone X, Xs isn't misleading]( Published Tuesday, December 4, 2018 3:59:00 PM GMT Two challenges to Apple’s claim that its iPhone X can shoot studio quality portraits have been turned down by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). [iPhone Xs: How does the variable bokeh effect compare to a real lens?]( Published Tuesday, December 4, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT We take a head-to-head look at the Apple iPhone Xs's bokeh effect versus a 58mm Nikkor lens on full-frame. The results? Well, we're pretty impressed. [Photokina 2019 gets postponed, will become an annual event starting May 2020]( Published Monday, December 3, 2018 8:46:00 PM GMT The organizations and organizers behind Photokina have announced Photokina 2019 will be cancelled and postponed until May 2020. [Samsung Malaysia caught using DSLR image to advertise Galaxy A8 Star 'Portrait Mode' feature]( Published Monday, December 3, 2018 7:41:00 PM GMT Samsung Malaysia has been caught using a doctored DSLR photo to advertise the 'portrait mode' on its Galaxy A8 Star smartphone. [Lensrentals breaks down the numbers behind the most popular cameras and lenses of the year]( Published Monday, December 3, 2018 5:00:00 PM GMT Lensrentals has shared a detailed analysis of the most-rented cameras and lenses of the year. [Dual-screen Vivo NEX 2 expected to ditch front camera]( Published Monday, December 3, 2018 4:47:00 PM GMT A dual-screen design on Vivo's upcoming flagship smartphones could eliminate the need for a front camera. [Guide: How to get the most out of Sony's autofocus technologies]( Published Monday, December 3, 2018 2:36:00 PM GMT After years of development, Sony’s mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras offer among the most advanced autofocus technologies on the market. Here's how to make Sony's AF work for you. [Have your say! 2018 Readers' Choice Awards open for voting]( Published Monday, December 3, 2018 2:01:00 PM GMT It's that time again! This is your opportunity to make your voice heard by voting for your favorite photography products of the year. Polls are currently open in six categories but don't deliberate too long – they close December 17th. [Our favorite gear, rewarded: DPReview Awards 2018]( Published Sunday, December 2, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT This year, plenty of amazing cameras, lenses, accessories and other products came through our doors. As 2018 winds down, we're highlighting some of our standout products of the year. Check out the winners of the 2018 DPReview Awards! [Zhong Yi Optics launches Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm F1.4 lens for Fujifilm GFX]( Published Sunday, December 2, 2018 3:07:00 AM GMT Zhong Yi Optics has launched the Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm F1.4 for Fujifilm GFX cameras. [DPReview TV: Nikon Z6 and Z7 review for video]( Published Saturday, December 1, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT Following up on their review of the Nikon Z7's still photo capabilities, Chris and Jordan take a look at the Z7 and Z6 for video shooting. [Sony a7/R III firmware 2.0 unlocks all AF modes with adapted lenses]( Published Saturday, December 1, 2018 12:08:00 AM GMT A couple months ago Sony released a major firmware update for its a7 III and a7R III cameras that includes significant new features and functionality. We've tested it, and here's why we think it's important. [Clever "Sketches" video shows objects being edited in the real world]( Published Friday, November 30, 2018 5:37:00 PM GMT Russian motion graphics designer Vladimir Tomin has created a playful video showing the real world being altered using common photo and video editing tools. [Instagram launches Close Friends list for story sharing]( Published Friday, November 30, 2018 4:04:00 PM GMT When posting an Instagram story you can now opt to only share it with a select group of people rather than all your followers. [Photokina 2018: Tamron interview - "We have standard three-business-day turnaround for repairs"]( Published Friday, November 30, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT We met with Tamron's Stacie Errera at Photokina 2018 in Cologne, Germany where we discussed the brand's unique identity, product development prioritization, future lens plans and the importance of user feedback. [Phase One releases Capture One 12 with new interface, third-party plug-in support]( Published Thursday, November 29, 2018 7:05:00 PM GMT Phase One has announced the latest version of its post-production program Capture One 12 that comes with an updated interface, third-party plugin support and more. [World’s largest wet collodion plate created in abandoned house converted into a camera]( Published Thursday, November 29, 2018 4:51:00 PM GMT While the rest of the world has been concentrating on making cameras smaller and lighter photographer Ian Ruhter was making one literally the size of a house in order to make the world’s largest wet collodion plate. [Instagram announces new features for visually impaired users]( Published Thursday, November 29, 2018 3:17:00 PM GMT New Instagram features provide richer image descriptions for users of screen readers. [Anaiyyun: Prayer for the Whale: An interview with Kiliii Yuyan]( Published Thursday, November 29, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT Photographer and filmmaker Kiliii Yuyan's new film, 'Anaiyyun: Prayer for the Whale' tells the story of an Iñupiaq whaling crew in northern Alaska. It's been shown all over the world and is currently being featured in the National Geographic Short Films Showcase – we caught up with Kiliii to talk about the project. [Samyang announces 35mm F1.2 'XPert' lens for EF mount cameras, due out in January]( Published Wednesday, November 28, 2018 10:35:00 PM GMT Lens manufacturer Samyang has announced the impending release of the fourth lens in its 'Xpert' lineup, a 35mm F1.2 lens for Canon EF mount cameras. [Flash made easy: Two portrait photographers try out Canon's 470EX-AI smart flash]( Published Wednesday, November 28, 2018 7:32:00 PM GMT Canon's new Speedlite 470EX-AI flash does the hard work for you, automatically repositioning itself for the best results. We gave the 470EX-AI to two portrait photographers - see how they got on with Canon's smartest accessory yet. [DJI announces the Osmo Pocket, 'the world's smallest 3-axis gimbal' that shoots 4K60p video]( Published Wednesday, November 28, 2018 7:15:00 PM GMT DJI has announced a pint-sized camera system that contains 'the world's smallest three-axis gimbal' and is capable os shooting 12-megapixel stills and 4K60p video. [COOPH photo vest features smartphone-controlled heating system]( Published Wednesday, November 28, 2018 5:20:00 PM GMT The vest's heating system features motion and eco modes that can be controlled via a dedicated smartphone app. [Review: DJI Ronin-S gimbal stabilization system]( Published Wednesday, November 28, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT Many cameras today include built-in image stabilization systems, but when it comes to video that's still no substitute for a proper camera stabilization rig. The Ronin-S aims to solve that problem for DSLR and mirrorless camera users, and we think DJI has delivered on that promise. [CyberLink launches subscription-based PhotoDirector 365 with premium add-ons]( Published Wednesday, November 28, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT CyberLink has announced PhotoDirector 365, a subscription model program that's effectively an all-inclusive version of its PhotoDirector Ultra image editing software. 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