Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, October 10, 2019

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Thursday, October 10, 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 Thursday, October 10, 2019 Welcome to the 780th DPReview Newsletter This week we're all about Nikon, following the launch of the Z50 - the third camera in Nikon's Z-series lineup, and the first to feature an APS-C sensor. You can read more about the Z50, and the now officially unveiled Z 58mm F0.95 Noct lens, via the links below. As well as getting to grips with the new Nikons, we've also been shooting with the iPhone 11 Pro and Canon EOS M200, and I wrote a short piece in praise of F1.8 lenses because I like them! --------------------------------------------------------------- Nikon introduces the DX-format Z50 The Nikon Z50 is a 20MP mirrorless camera: the first time the company has put an (unstabilized) APS-C sensor behind its new, larger 'Z' lens mount. Click through to learn more. [Read more about the Nikon Z50]( Hands-on with Nikon's 58mm F0.95 'Noct' lens The Nikon Z 58mm 0.95 'Noct' is Nikon's fastest ever lens, described by the company as a flagship prime designed to take full advantage of the new Z mount with no compromises. We've had our hands on one. [Check out the new Nikon F0.95 'Noct']( Canon EOS M200 goes to Oklahoma We've just got our hands on Canon's newest entry-level mirrorless camera, the EOS M200. Carey took it on a trip to Oklahoma City to see how it performs. [Read more]( fast-ish is fast enough: in praise of F1.8 lenses Two decades into the 'Digital Century', is there still a need for ultra-fast lenses? Here's why you might be better off with a new F1.8 prime instead. [Read the full article]( 11 Pro sample gallery (DPReview TV) Have a closer look at sample images from iPhone 11 Pro's ultra-wide, standard and telephoto cameras featured in this week's DPReview TV episode. [Take a look at samples from the iPhone 11 Pro]( News updates [Nikon Z50 initial review: What's new, how it compares]( Published Thursday, October 10, 2019 4:00:00 AM GMT We've been digging around under the hood of the Nikon Z50. We look at what Nikon's first APS-C mirrorless camera does and doesn't offer. [DPReview TV: Nikon Z50 hands-on preview]( Published Thursday, October 10, 2019 4:00:00 AM GMT The Z50 is Nikon's first Z-mount mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor, and it launches alongside a pair of DX zoom lenses. Chris and Jordan had a chance to use a pre-production model and share their experience in this hands-on preview. [Nikon Z50 pre-production sample gallery]( Published Thursday, October 10, 2019 4:00:00 AM GMT We were fortunate enough to get some hands-on time with a pre-production Nikon Z50 ahead of the launch, so we brought it to some of our favorite Seattle photo spots to see just what it can do. [DPReview TV: Nikon 58mm F0.95 'Noct' lens preview]( Published Thursday, October 10, 2019 4:00:00 AM GMT Nikon's 58mm F0.95 'Noct' lens could be the most impressive optic yet for Nikon's Z-series mirrorless cameras. Find out what Chris and Jordan think of this flagship prime lens for Z-mount, and why it may become their new unit of measure. [Hands-on with Nikon's 58mm F0.95 'Noct' lens]( Published Thursday, October 10, 2019 4:00:00 AM GMT The Nikon Z 58mm 0.95 'Noct' is Nikon's fastest ever lens, described by the company as a flagship prime designed to take full advantage of the new Z mount with no compromises. We've had our hands on one - click through to learn more. [Nikon introduces the Z50, a DX-format mirrorless camera for Z-mount]( Published Thursday, October 10, 2019 4:00:00 AM GMT Nikon has announced the Z50, its first Z-mount mirrorless body to use an APS-C sensor. While it lacks in-body stabilization like the Z6 and Z7, it does have a 21MP sensor, on-sensor PDAF, 11 fps bursts, and a weather-sealed body. Also announced are 16-50mm and 50-250mm kit lenses. [Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 Noct will arrive at the end of the month for $8000]( Published Thursday, October 10, 2019 4:00:00 AM GMT After over a year of teasers, Nikon has finally announced full details of the Z-mount 58mm F0.95 Noct. It's the fastest Nikkor lens ever produced, shipping October 31st for $8000. [Remember this? Long-awaited Nikon Z6/7 battery pack to ship next month]( Published Thursday, October 10, 2019 4:00:00 AM GMT Nikon has finally announced the long-awaited battery grip for its Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras. The MB-N10 is simply a battery holder: no controls are offered for portrait-orientation shooting. [New FCC database filing confirms forthcoming DJI Mavic Mini]( Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019 7:21:00 PM GMT Rumors have swirled for the past two months around a forthcoming DJI Mavic Mini release. Today's FCC database filing has confirmed it. [Shutterstock's free image editor gets new 'Remove Background' tool]( Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019 7:05:00 PM GMT The new tool makes it easy to remove distracting or unwanted backgrounds in images directly within your browser. [Canon has officially produced over 100 million EOS series interchangeable-lens cameras]( Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019 5:18:00 PM GMT This massive milestone comes 32 years after the first EOS series camera was introduced in 1987. [Lumecube 2.0 comes with a rugged body and redesigned lens with 80 degree beam angle]( Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019 4:59:00 PM GMT The Lumecube is an ultra-portable USB-chargeable light for mobile photographers, vloggers and other creatives on the move. [Canon plans to add 24p recording to select EOS, PowerShot cameras via firmware update]( Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019 1:28:00 PM GMT Canon has said in an email sent to DPReview that it will bring back the option to record at 24p (23.98 fps) in select EOS and PowerShot models via upcoming firmware updates. [Review: DJI Osmo Mobile 3 smartphone gimbal]( Published Wednesday, October 9, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT The Osmo Mobile 3 is DJI's third generation gimbal for smartphones, arriving with updated controls and a new foldable design. If you want a stabilizer for your phone it's worthy of consideration. [Instagram updates iOS app with support for iOS 13's native Dark Mode UI]( Published Tuesday, October 8, 2019 6:31:00 PM GMT Instagram has released an update on iOS with support for the new 'Dark Mode' found inside iOS 13. [Final Cut Pro X 10.4.7 arrives with major performance boosts, GPU selection and Pro Display XDR support]( Published Tuesday, October 8, 2019 6:13:00 PM GMT Apple has made a substantial update to Final Cut Pro X, bringing with it a massive boost in performance, multi-GPU support and support for Apple's Pro Display XDR. [Nokishita is reporting Nikon's Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct will cost $7996.95]( Published Tuesday, October 8, 2019 5:23:00 PM GMT Prepare your wallets. The latest report from Nokishita says Nikon's showpiece Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct lens will retail for just shy of $8,000. Also reported is pricing information for the much-rumored 'Z50 'mirrorless camera. [The Canon EOS M200 goes to Oklahoma]( Published Tuesday, October 8, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT We've just got our hands on Canon's newest entry-level mirrorless camera, the EOS M200. Carey took it on a trip to Oklahoma City to see how it performs. [Anduril's Anvil is a drone-bashing machine designed to take out UAVs mid-flight]( Published Monday, October 7, 2019 9:11:00 PM GMT California-based manufacturer Anduril has developed the Anvil, a quadcopter designed for short, fast flights, that can detect and take down drones operating in military airspace. [Hipstamatic returns with new free app and updated analog camera styles for iOS]( Published Monday, October 7, 2019 5:27:00 PM GMT Hipstamatic is back with a (slightly) new name, updated interface and support for the latest iOS devices. [Samsung is getting ready to test the Galaxy S11 periscope tele camera]( Published Monday, October 7, 2019 3:37:00 PM GMT The upcoming Galaxy S11 flagship will likely feature a 5x periscope-style camera, matching the optical tele capabilities of the Huawei P30 Pro. [Redditor uncovers possible price of Sigma's fp camera in product page source code]( Published Monday, October 7, 2019 3:36:00 PM GMT A clever Redditor discovered what could very well be the price of Sigma's fp full-frame mirrorless camera hidden within the source code of the fp product page. [Voigtlander announces upcoming release of a 50mm F2 APO-Lanthar lens for Sony E-mount]( Published Monday, October 7, 2019 3:18:00 PM GMT The lens was made to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Voigtlander Classic Line. [iPhone 11 Pro sample gallery (DPReview TV)]( Published Monday, October 7, 2019 2:16:00 PM GMT Have a closer look at sample images from iPhone 11 Pro's ultra-wide, standard and telephoto cameras featured in this week's DPReview TV episode. [When fast-ish is fast enough: in praise of F1.8 lenses]( Published Monday, October 7, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT Two decades into the 'Digital Century', is there still a need for ultra-fast lenses? Here's why you might be better off with a new F1.8 prime instead. [DPReview TV: iPhone 11 Pro – what photographers may have missed]( Published Monday, October 7, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT In this week's episode, Chris is joined by our Science Editor Rishi Sanyal to take a closer look at some of the new photography features on the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro camera. [Landscape photography with a drone: the advantages - part 3]( Published Sunday, October 6, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT Beyond the advantages of cost and availability, a drone presents the landscape photographer with another key advantage: a complete lack of fear in the face of danger. [Video: 37 different camera shutter sounds in 3 minutes]( Published Saturday, October 5, 2019 9:34:00 PM GMT Photographer and YouTuber Scott Graham recorded the sound of 37 different camera shutters, showing off the unique characteristics of each model. [Review: Live Planet VR live-streaming system]( Published Saturday, October 5, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT The Live Planet VR system may look like something out of a science fiction movie, but this stereoscopic, 16-lens camera and its associated cloud platform may be one of the best tools out there for live-streaming events in 360 degrees. [Video: iPhone records its dramatic fall from a plane over Iceland, is recovered a year later]( Published Friday, October 4, 2019 6:34:00 PM GMT Despite the incredible fall, harsh terrain and gruesome weather, the iPhone not only survived but managed to hold onto the video of its unexpected freefall. [The latest iOS 13 developer beta gives us a sneak peek at Apple's new Deep Fusion mode]( Published Friday, October 4, 2019 5:50:00 PM GMT Apple released the first iOS 13 developer beta with support for Apple's new Deep Fusion technology. We've rounded up a few samples from photographers and developers around the web to see the first examples showing what the technology has to offer. [Instagram releases its 'Restrict' shadowbanning feature for all users]( Published Friday, October 4, 2019 5:18:00 PM GMT The new tool enables an Instagram user to restrict other accounts from posting content on and sending messages to their own account. [Sigma's three new EF-M mount lenses and mount conversion service now have release dates]( Published Friday, October 4, 2019 2:38:00 PM GMT Sigma Global says the Canon EF-M mount versions of its 16mm F1.4, 30mm F1.4 and 56mm F1.4 DC DN lenses will be released on October 18. [iPhone 11's coolest photo feature is the hardest one to find]( Published Friday, October 4, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT The iPhone 11 can automatically correct crooked horizons and leaning buildings, filling in missing image information with data from the wider camera – but it's a feature that many people are likely to miss. [Polaroid Originals discontinues Spectra film due to the condition of aging cameras]( Published Thursday, October 3, 2019 10:12:00 PM GMT Polaroid Originals has announced that it is discontinuing production of its wide-format Spectra film. The reason, CEO Oskar Smolokowski said in a statement on the company's blog today, is due to the degraded nature of existing wide-format cameras. [Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2020 arrive with new AI-powered tools]( Published Thursday, October 3, 2019 6:33:00 PM GMT Adobe is bringing its Sensei-powered tools to Photoshop Elements 2020 and Premiere Elements 2020. [Leaked Pixel 4 photos show new and improved astrophotography, portrait and Night Sight modes]( Published Thursday, October 3, 2019 6:05:00 PM GMT The photos (and their EXIF data) hint at the new and improved camera capabilities that will be inside the impending Pixel 4 smartphone. [Online photo retailer Adorama launches redesigned website and logo]( Published Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:52:00 PM GMT The updated website features a more streamlined UI while the logo adds a modern touch and a new tagline to the New York camera and electronics retailer. [The a9 II is the camera Sony had to make - but they didn't make it for you]( Published Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:51:00 PM GMT The a9 II is a camera that the average DPReview reader will probably neither need nor buy. And Sony knows it. But that's fine - here's why. [CHASING DORY is a portable, affordable underwater drone with 1080p video]( Published Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:28:00 PM GMT The tethered drone has an F1.6 lens with 1/2.9" CMOS sensor capable of recording at 1080p and relies on an app to control the drone while underwater. [Sony a9 II has a refined design and more pro-oriented features]( Published Thursday, October 3, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT The Sony a9 II updates the company's sports-oriented camera with a refined body reminiscent of the a7R IV, improved AF algorithms and a host of features for the working pro. You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) weekly newsletter. To unsubscribe, [click here](. 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