Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Friday, August 16, 2019

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Friday, August 16, 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 Friday, August 16, 2019 Welcome to the 772nd DPReview Newsletter This week we've published reviews of two very different products - the Panasonic Lumix DC-G95, and the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S. One is a midrange Micro Four Thirds camera, and one is a sharp carry-everywhere wideangle lens for the Nikon Z mount. Both have their own strengths and weaknesses, which are explained in the full reviews. Meanwhile, we finally got our hands on the long-awaited 'pancake' Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 lens last week, and we've prepared a gallery of sample images. Links below. --------------------------------------------------------------- Panasonic Lumix DC-G95/G90 Review The Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 (G90 outside North America) is a 20MP mid-range mirrorless camera aimed at both stills and video shooters, but it faces some pretty stiff competition. Find out how it performs in our in-depth review. [Read our full review of the Panasonic Lumix dc-g95]( Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S Review The Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S is one of a trio of optics unveiled right at the start of the Z system – and with a classic focal length and usefully wide aperture, its appeal should be broad. But is it any good? [See how the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S performs]( GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR sample gallery The GF 50mm F3.5 is the closest you'll find to a pancake lens for Fujifilm's GFX medium format system. This 40mm equiv. is dust and weather-sealed, lightweight and most importantly, very sharp. [Check out our gallery of samples]( Max Lowe takes the Panasonic Lumix DC S1R to Hawaii In this video, award-winning photographer Max Lowe goes to Hawaii to meet adventurer and educator Austin Kino. To capture the experience, we gave Max a Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R, and the entire video was shot with the Lumix DC-S1. [Watch our video from Hawaii]( News updates [Meike adds Canon RF, Nikon Z mount options to its manual focus 85mm F2.8 macro lens]( Published Thursday, August 15, 2019 8:27:00 PM GMT The new Canon RF and Nikon Z mount options add to the Sony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon EF and Nikon F mount versions currently available. [Z Cam launches budget E2-F6 and E2-F8 6K and 8K cinema cameras for pre-order]( Published Thursday, August 15, 2019 6:03:00 PM GMT Z Cam has opened pre-orders for its new, 6K E2-F6 and 8K E2-F8 full-frame cinema cameras, which were first introduced during NAB 2019. [Leica announces APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 L-mount lens]( Published Thursday, August 15, 2019 5:43:00 PM GMT Leica has announced its APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 lens, which is designed for the L-mount system. The lens is the smaller, lighter and (slightly) cheaper little brother to the 50mm F1.4 and is now available for $4495. [Nitecore announces ‘world’s first’ smart battery for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras]( Published Thursday, August 15, 2019 4:41:00 PM GMT The battery works with a7 III, a7R III and a9 camera systems and connects with your smartphone or tablet to help you keep tabs on the health of the battery. Oh, and you'll need to update the firmware of your camera battery. [Report: The next GoPro will shoot 4K 120fps video, offer screen, light and mic accessories]( Published Thursday, August 15, 2019 2:21:00 PM GMT Photo Rumors is reporting that the next-generation GoPro camera will feature a 12MP sensor capable of shooting 4K video at 120 fps and have the option for add-on screen, LED lighting and microphone accessories thanks to redesigned housing. [Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD sample gallery]( Published Thursday, August 15, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT The Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 is being marketed as a dedicated portrait lens, offering focal lengths appropriate for both traditional long lens portraiture as well as wider-angle environmental portraits and lifestyle shots. Take a look at how it performs. [Skylum teases AI Sky Replacement filter for Luminar 4.0]( Published Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:21:00 PM GMT Luminar 4 photo editing software is slated to be released this Fall from Skylum. They recently offered up a more detailed sneak peek at the AI Sky Replacement filter that will be included in the update. [Photographer creates an exact replica of The Apollo 11 Hasselblad used by NASA]( Published Wednesday, August 14, 2019 6:10:00 PM GMT The replica is identical to the lunar version, down to the serial number plates, various labels and more. [Nikon announces US pricing, availability of its CoolPix W150 point-and-shoot]( Published Wednesday, August 14, 2019 4:52:00 PM GMT Nearly four months after first announcing the CoolPix W150, Nikon has announced the pricing and availability of the camera in the United States. [Video: Max Lowe takes the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R to Hawaii]( Published Wednesday, August 14, 2019 3:00:00 PM GMT In this video, award-winning photographer Max Lowe goes to Hawaii to meet adventurer and educator Austin Kino. To capture the experience, we gave Max a Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R, and the entire video was shot with the Lumix DC-S1. [New video shows off what appears to be DJI's rumored ‘Mavic Mini’ drone]( Published Wednesday, August 14, 2019 2:56:00 PM GMT A 23-second video shared online shows off what appears to be the rumored DJI ‘Mavic Mini’ drone previously seen in still images. [Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR sample gallery]( Published Wednesday, August 14, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT The GF 50mm F3.5 is the closest you'll find to a pancake lens for Fujifilm's GFX medium format system. This 40mm equiv. is dust and weather-sealed, lightweight and most importantly, very sharp. [Video: Photographer debunks popular food photography ‘hacks’]( Published Tuesday, August 13, 2019 6:47:00 PM GMT Not all food photography hacks are what they seem. Commercial food photographer Scott Choucino breaks down a number of tips that aren't what viral online videos might've led you to believe. [Adobe's August update adds ‘GPU Accelerated Editing’ to Lightroom Classic, Camera Raw]( Published Tuesday, August 13, 2019 5:55:00 PM GMT Adobe's latest update speeds up editing on computers with more powerful GPUs and adds a number of other features to streamline your post-production workflow. [Instagram removes ad partner accused of harvesting huge trove of data on users]( Published Tuesday, August 13, 2019 5:23:00 PM GMT Instagram has banned one of its advertising partners, HYP3R, after it was allegedly caught scraping a huge amount of data on users. [DJI announces cheaper, more compact Osmo Mobile 3 smartphone gimbal]( Published Tuesday, August 13, 2019 2:29:00 PM GMT The third-generation smartphone gimbal brings new features and folds up into a smaller package than ever before. [Panasonic Lumix DC-G95/G90 Review]( Published Tuesday, August 13, 2019 2:21:00 PM GMT The Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 (G90 outside North America) is a 20MP mid-range mirrorless camera aimed at both stills and video shooters, but it faces some pretty stiff competition. Find out how it performs in our in-depth review. [Samsung officially unveils 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX mobile camera sensor]( Published Monday, August 12, 2019 7:05:00 PM GMT First teased last week, Samsung has made its massive 108MP smartphone camera sensor official. [Security firm Check Point shows how ransomware can be installed on Canon cameras]( Published Monday, August 12, 2019 6:44:00 PM GMT Security firm Check Point has detailed how it managed to hack into a Canon 80D DSLR to install a ransomware that encrypts images on the SD card to prevent them from being viewed. [New photos, specs emerge for DJI's ‘Mavic Mini’ drone rumored to be released tomorrow]( Published Monday, August 12, 2019 4:43:00 PM GMT DJI is expected to announce a new drone tomorrow and it seems little has been hidden according to the latest leaked images and specifications. [7artisans announces pricing, availability for its 75mm F1.25 Leica M-mount lens]( Published Monday, August 12, 2019 3:21:00 PM GMT The lens is an affordable portrait-oriented lens with a 13-blade aperture diaphragm. [Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S Review]( Published Monday, August 12, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT The Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S is one of a trio of optics unveiled right at the start of the Z system – and with a classic focal length and usefully wide aperture, its appeal should be broad. But is it any good? [Canon PowerShot G7 X III sample gallery]( Published Sunday, August 11, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT Though it lacks some of the bells and whistles offered by the G5 X II, the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III adds a newer 1" sensor design and some useful upgrades to an already impressive compact. Take a look at some of our first shots and keep an eye out for our full analysis soon. [Video: Taking natural light portraits in a backyard shed]( Published Saturday, August 10, 2019 5:00:00 PM GMT Photographer Irene Rudnyk shows how she captured portraits in her backyard using little more than a garden shed and natural light. [DPReview TV: Panasonic S1 V-Log firmware update]( Published Saturday, August 10, 2019 7:00:00 AM GMT Thanks to an optional firmware update, the Panasonic S1 now offers advanced video features historically reserved for the company's GH series of cameras. Does this make the S1 the best full frame camera for video on the market? [The Pinhole Pro X — a pinhole zoom lens — launches on Kickstarter]( Published Friday, August 9, 2019 8:07:00 PM GMT The world's 'first' pinhole zoom lens is due to be created after the campaign hits it funding target many times over [Corel PaintShop Pro 2020 launches with new ‘Photography Workspace’ interface]( Published Friday, August 9, 2019 6:17:00 PM GMT The updated interface makes it easier to quickly and efficiently edit images with a dedicated toolset for photographers. [Venus Optics announces Laowa 4mm F2.8 lens with 210º FOV for MFT camera systems]( Published Friday, August 9, 2019 5:04:00 PM GMT The lens is compact, lightweight and relatively affordable, retailing for just $199. [Rode announces Lavalier GO microphone for its Wireless GO system]( Published Friday, August 9, 2019 2:31:00 PM GMT The Lavalier GO is a 4.5mm omnidirectional microphone designed specifically for Rode's ultra-compact Wireless GO system. [Samsung Galaxy Note 10 hands-on]( Published Friday, August 9, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT We got some time with the Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ at Samsung's unveiling event in New York – take a closer look at the new devices and their photographic capabilities. 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