Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Monday, July 29, 2019

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Monday, July 29, 2019 [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 Monday, July 29, 2019 Welcome to the 769th DPReview newsletter - late / early addition! The DPR newsletter is coming early this week, because, - well, we didn't have a spare minute last week! Hot on the heels of the announcement of the A7R IV, Sony released another camera - the Cyber-shot RX100 VII. We've been shooting with one for a few days, and last week we published our initial review content, including a full gallery of sample images. Meanwhile, Carey just got back from Japan, where he was busy shooting with Sigma's newest lenses, and he even had time to write up his experience of traveling (to Mexico, this time) with the Canon EOS M100. --------------------------------------------------------------- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Review in Progress The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII is a high-speed, large sensor superzoom compact. It uses the same 24-200mm equiv lens as its predecessor but claims to incorporate the capabilities of the pro sports-oriented a9 in a pocketable format. [Read our review in progress]( Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art sample gallery DPReview's Carey Rose got in some quality time with Sigma's brand-new 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art while traveling through Japan. Have a look at the gallery for a range of wide-open shots, as well as comparative aperture progressions. [Check out our images from the Sigma 35mm F1.2 Art]( TV: Sony a7R IV preview Sony just announced the a7R IV, its new high resolution flagship camera. DPReview TV was on hand for the launch and Jordan is here with a preview. Chris picked this week to go fishing, but we know a great website where he can learn more about the camera when he gets home. [Watch Jordan's take on the new Sony a7R IV]( light: Shooting with the Canon EOS M100 in Mexico Reviews Editor Carey Rose went to Mexico on a vacation and brought a tiny camera that takes about the same photos as the comparatively huge Canon EOS 80D. Not bad. [Read more about shooting with the Canon EOS M100]( News updates [Slideshow: IGPOTY Macro Art Photo Contest Winners]( Published Sunday, July 28, 2019 7:02:00 PM GMT International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) has announced the winning images and finalists of the 13th Macro Art Photo Project, featuring the work of photographers from around the world. [Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VII: What you need to know]( Published Sunday, July 28, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VII is the seventh completely new model in the company's pocketable large sensor zoom compact series. Confused about how it's different? We don't blame you. Here's what you need to know. [Black Hole Sun: Shooting the Total Solar Eclipse in Argentina]( Published Saturday, July 27, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT Erez Marom traveled to Northern Argentina to photograph the recent total solar eclipse, where the combination of clear skies, a low sun and a two-minute totality window made for a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. [DPReview TV: Travel tripod shootout!]( Published Saturday, July 27, 2019 7:00:00 AM GMT A good tripod can be an essential tool for the traveling photographer. This week Chris and Jordan review four great travel tripods from Manfrotto, Sirui, Gitzo and Peak Design that get the job done while still leaving room in your bag for your other gear. [Video: 20 minutes of ASMR binaural sounds for photographers]( Published Friday, July 26, 2019 6:55:00 PM GMT Jared Polin of FroKnowsPhoto has shared a new video with the self-explanatory title ‘ASMR Photography.’ [Traveling light: The ups and downs of the Canon EOS M100 in Mexico]( Published Friday, July 26, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT Reviews Editor Carey Rose went to Mexico on a vacation and brought a tiny camera that takes about the same photos as the comparatively huge Canon EOS 80D. Not bad. [Video: Shooting video with a Vest Pocket Kodak camera lens from WWI]( Published Friday, July 26, 2019 12:20:00 PM GMT Unusual lens guru Mathieu Stern acquired a Vest Pocket Kodak 127 film camera lens last used during World War 1 and subsequently shot a little video with it. [RED blames Chinese ODM for Hydrogen One troubles, including the camera]( Published Thursday, July 25, 2019 8:39:00 PM GMT The company says that for the development and manufacturing of the Hydrogen Two it will work with a different contractor. [Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Review in Progress]( Published Thursday, July 25, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII is a high-speed, large sensor superzoom compact. It uses the same 24-200mm equiv lens as its predecessor but claims to incorporate the capabilities of the pro sports-oriented a9 in a pocketable format. [Sony RX100 VII sample gallery]( Published Thursday, July 25, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT Sony squeezed an impressive amount of new tech into its latest RX100-series camera - it gains a new sensor, real-time AF (with animal eye detect), an EVF with no blackouts during bursts and even a microphone socket. Here are our initial samples. [Video: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII first look]( Published Thursday, July 25, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT Take a look at what's new and notable on Sony's latest 1" sensor compact and see its powerful autofocus system in action. [Sony reveals Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII super-compact with 90 fps bursts and mic socket]( Published Thursday, July 25, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT Sony has revealed the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII, the seventh installment in its 1" pocket camera series. It features all the company's latest AF know-how, along with the ability to shoot short bursts at 90 fps and a mic socket for improved audio capture. [DisplayPort 2.0 on the way with support for 16K HDR monitors, dual 8K HDR monitors]( Published Wednesday, July 24, 2019 11:44:00 PM GMT Preparing for the age of 8K and above, the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has released details of the next version of DisplayPort that can handle multiple high-resolution HDR monitors. [Celebrity photographer accused of soliciting nudes from model for free photo shoot]( Published Wednesday, July 24, 2019 11:41:00 PM GMT Photographer Marcus Hyde, known for his work with Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande, has been accused by a model of soliciting nude images in exchange for a free photo shoot. [Leica Q2 owners are experiencing issues with unreadable Raw files]( Published Wednesday, July 24, 2019 5:52:00 PM GMT A number of Leica users are experiencing a problem with Raw files captured with the Q2's ‘continuous super speed’ drive mode that leaves their Raw files unreadable upon export. [Pixelmator Pro 1.4 ‘Hummingbird’ update adds powerful Apple Photos extension and new tools]( Published Wednesday, July 24, 2019 5:01:00 PM GMT The ‘Hummingbird’ update adds the ability to essentially run the full Pixelmator program inside Apple's Photos app. [Report: Some iPhone 11 models to come with ‘Smart Frame’ photo feature]( Published Wednesday, July 24, 2019 4:00:00 PM GMT The feature will reportedly let you edit a photo's perspective and framing after capture, using additional image information recorded by the super-wide-angle camera. [Recreational drone pilots in the US can now obtain near-instant FAA authorization for flying in controlled airspace]( Published Tuesday, July 23, 2019 7:36:00 PM GMT The FAA has expanded its Low Altitude Authorization and Capability (LAANC) system to include recreational drone pilots. [Square Photo Studio offers $10 product photography service using robotic camera]( Published Tuesday, July 23, 2019 6:52:00 PM GMT Square, a company built on payment processing, has announced a new program that will capture multi-angle product photography images starting at just under $10. [Autel wants you to trade in your old drone for an EVO, even if it's not one of its own]( Published Tuesday, July 23, 2019 6:42:00 PM GMT Autel is looking to make the most of a rather silent drone market to push its own 4K-capable EVO drone. [Asus ROG II smartphone features 48MP Sony sensor, 120Hz display and more]( Published Tuesday, July 23, 2019 5:23:00 PM GMT The latest Asus smartphone is targeted at gamers but comes with solid-looking camera specs and more than enough processing power for serious on-device photo and video editing. [Instagram users are risking their health for images at Spain's toxic Monte Neme lake]( Published Tuesday, July 23, 2019 4:59:00 PM GMT It might look pretty, but unless you want to risk your health, it's probably best to stay away from the abandoned quarry in Galicia, Spain. [Skylum’s impending Luminar 4 update will feature AI-powered sky replacement filters]( Published Tuesday, July 23, 2019 4:35:00 PM GMT The new feature in Skylum's Luminar 4 editing program will use AI to replace the sky in images. [Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD sample gallery]( Published Tuesday, July 23, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT We paired Tamron's new 17-28mm F2.8 with the Sony a7R III for a little sightseeing right in our own backyard. [Sony shows off specs of six full-frame sensors, including a Quad Bayer sensor]( Published Tuesday, July 23, 2019 12:20:00 AM GMT The sensors vary in specification, but hint at interesting cameras to come, from more manufacturers than just Sony. [Kodak Mobile Film Scanner is a cheap cardboard-based way to scan 35mm film and slides]( Published Monday, July 22, 2019 7:47:00 PM GMT The quality of the ‘scans’ won’t hold a torch to lab-scanned negatives, but if it's simplicity or novelty you're going for, this thing is more than good enough. [‘Tag cleaners’ spam Instagram accounts with safe images to combat digital vandalism]( Published Monday, July 22, 2019 6:47:00 PM GMT Instagram users across the globe are teaming up for good to help ‘protect’ the accounts of users whose accounts have been the target of trolls for various reasons. [Wacom launches budget-friendly Cintiq 22 pen display]( Published Monday, July 22, 2019 2:41:00 PM GMT The Cintiq 22 doesn't come with all the bells and whistles of Wacom's Pro series, but it could be a decent options for amateurs and enthusiasts. [Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art sample gallery]( Published Monday, July 22, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT DPReview's Carey Rose got in some quality time with Sigma's brand-new 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art while traveling through Japan. Have a look at the gallery for a range of wide-open shots, as well as comparative aperture progressions. 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. © 2019 [dpreview.com]( Digital Photography Review, all rights reserved. DPReview, 428 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA