Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Wednesday, January 15, 2020 [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, January 15, 2020 Welcome to the 793rd DPReview Newsletter Well, welcome to 2020. There's snow in the air here in Seattle, which is probably why Barney still can't get a flight back from CES. Thankfully there are plenty of us in the office, huddled around the warmth of our monitors, bringing you all the latest news and technical findings. It already looks set to be an interesting year... Richard --------------------------------------------------------------- Canon announces EOS-1D X Mark III The 1D cameras are designed for such a specific task that they tend not to offer too many surprises: faster shooting and predictable ergonomics are the usual combination. But the 1D X Mark III goes some way beyond this. Yes, it shoots faster and has AI-trained AF algorithms but flip the mirror up and you essentially get what promises to be a pro-sports mirrorless camera. You also get some of the best video spec we've ever seen, a surprising change to the ergonomics and the adoption of what could be the future of digital photo output: 10-bit HEIF images. [Read our initial review to find out more about what the big Canon offers]( Nikon launches the D780 The Nikon D750 was one of the most well-rounded stills and video cameras when it was launched, and has remained competitive (at least on the stills side of things) despite being released more than half a decade ago. The D780 tries to fill these big boots by squeezing the capabilities of the Z6 into a DSLR body. [Read our initial review to find out what this means]( Nikon D3500 reviewed D3500 is a low-cost DSLR aimed at beginners. We've not had time to review it until now, and have prepared a brief review looking at what it offers to first-time ILC users. [Find out what we thought]( EOS-1D X Mark III 4K sample been shooting with a pre-production 1D X III, giving Carey Rose a chance to test out its 4K capabilities. He shot a 4K sample reel in incredibly challenging light, which the Canon took in its stride. [See how it performed]( Hands-on with the Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 new 70-200mm F2.8 is always interesting, just because of the wide range of photographers for whom it's an essential piece of kit. Nikon showed off the version of its mirrorless Z-mount at CES and it's the first thing we went to look at. [Discover what we found]( News updates [DJI agrees with the need for Remote ID, but not the FAA's NPRM]( Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 7:22:00 PM GMT DJI, the world's leading drone manufacturer, posted an article outlining the need for Remote ID. However, the company does not agree with what's proposed in the FAA's NPRM. [Sharp 8K Video Camera appears at CES 2020 with some specs and availability details]( Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 7:18:00 PM GMT Sharp's 8K Video Camera has once again been showcased at CES, this time with more details on what the camera will offer and when it will be available. [Tamron 20mm F2.8 macro for Sony E-mount ships this month for $350]( Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 7:04:00 PM GMT Tamron announced that its 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 lens for full-frame Sony E-mount bodies will be available on January 30th for $350. [The V-Coptr Falcon is a bi-copter drone that has a 50-minute battery life]( Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 6:39:00 PM GMT Boasting only 2 propellers, instead of the typical 4 on a consumer-grade drone, Falcon's bi-copter can fly up to 50 minutes – about 20 minutes longer than leading competitors. [Luminar 4.1 update brings improved Sky Replacement, Portrait Enhancer and Erase tools]( Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 6:36:00 PM GMT Luminar 4.1 brings a number of new tools and features to improve your post-processing workflow. [Acer ConceptD Ezel laptops feature a unique five-mode hinge and Wacom pen support]( Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 6:34:00 PM GMT Acer joined HP and MSI in unveiling new laptops at CES 2020 that are made specifically for photographers and other graphics professionals. [Lensrentals gets risky while tearing down the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 zoom lens]( Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 6:15:00 PM GMT Roger and Aaron are back at it again with a teardown of Nikon's premium 24-70mm F2.8 zoom lens for its Z-series cameras. [Xiaomi patent shows pop-up camera with up to seven lenses]( Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 4:50:00 PM GMT Patent documents filed by Xiaomi show a pop-up mechanism with dual front-cameras and a penta-camera setup at the back. [Photojournalists won't be allowed to capture the handing over of the articles of impeachment against Donald Trump]( Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 3:46:00 PM GMT Planned restrictions put in place by Capital Police will ensure no still photos are taken of the transfer of the articles of impeachment and will severely limit the ability of photojournalists and reporters throughout the remainder of the Senate trial. [DPReview TV: Pentax DA* 11-18mm F2.8 lens review]( Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 3:00:00 PM GMT It's Pentax week on DPReview TV, so Chris and Jordan review the DA* 11-18mm F2.8 ultra-wide zoom for Pentax APS-C cameras. Do they like it? They sure do! Enough to inspire Jordan to sing. And sing some more. Get out your earplugs. [Pentax DA* 11-18mm F2.8 sample gallery (DPReview TV)]( Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 3:00:00 PM GMT Check out these full resolution images shot with the Pentax DA* 11-18mm F2.8 ultra-wide zoom lens, captured while shooting this week's episode of DPReview TV. [Hasselblad claims its new XCD 45mm F4 is world’s smallest, lightest AF medium format lens]( Published Wednesday, January 15, 2020 1:54:00 PM GMT A smaller and lighter version of an existing lens joins the XCD system bringing with it a smaller price and a smaller maximum aperture too. [Paul C. Buff launches LINK 800WS plug-and-play LED flash unit]( Published Tuesday, January 14, 2020 8:09:00 PM GMT Paul C. Buff Inc. has finally launched a new product in its flash unit product line with the new 800WS. This portable 800-watt strobe light will be available in Spring 2020. [Manfrotto launches new 'Pro Rugged' line of SD, Micro SD memory cards]( Published Tuesday, January 14, 2020 5:03:00 PM GMT Manfrotto claims its new cards are waterproof, freeze-proof and crush-proof; and some of the best read/write speeds available for high frame rates and 4K video [Sony releases new wireless shooting grip for select mirrorless cameras]( Published Tuesday, January 14, 2020 3:17:00 PM GMT The GP-VPT2BT Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander works with nine Sony mirrorless cameras and is set to ship in North America this month for $140 ($180 CAD). [The Autel Evo II will come in three modular models, including two with 8K video]( Published Tuesday, January 14, 2020 2:17:00 PM GMT Autel has officially announced 3 iterations of the EVO II drone at CES 2020. [Nikon D3500 review]( Published Tuesday, January 14, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT It's inexpensive, lightweight and will keep going for days on a single battery charge. While it's not great for video and its wireless image transfer is slow, the D3500 is a simple and un-intimidating camera that's a great starting point for beginners. [MSI Creator 17 is the world's first laptop with a Mini LED HDR 1000 display]( Published Tuesday, January 14, 2020 1:55:00 PM GMT MSI is preparing to launch the first laptop to feature a 17in display with Mini LED backlighting, 1,000 nits brightness and HDR 1000. [DJI restocks its Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 drone, nearly a year after discontinuing it]( Published Monday, January 13, 2020 4:50:00 PM GMT Last March, DJI announced that it was discontinuing its DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0. Now it has been restocked, sparking rumors of a possible Phantom 5. [Canon releases white papers detailing the still and video tech inside the 1D X Mark III]( Published Monday, January 13, 2020 4:33:00 PM GMT The two white papers cover nearly every facet of still and video picture technology found inside Canon's latest flagship DSLR. [Filmmaker Mode TV setting will be available on select Philips, Samsung and other TV models]( Published Monday, January 13, 2020 3:28:00 PM GMT The anti-motion smoothing setting will be available on more TV models starting later this year. [Seagate is planning to release 18 and 20TB HDDs in 2020]( Published Monday, January 13, 2020 3:06:00 PM GMT With Seagate's upcoming new hard drives it's unlikely you'll run out of disc space in 2020. [Venus Optics releases Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D Cine lens for PL, EF and E mount cameras]( Published Monday, January 13, 2020 3:04:00 PM GMT The Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D Cine lens is a re-engineered version of Laowa's 12mm F2.8 still lens that's available for PL, EF and E mount camera systems. [Shooting with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III in Sonoma County]( Published Monday, January 13, 2020 3:00:00 PM GMT From rolling vineyards to redwoods and ocean views, Sonoma County is a stunning place to photograph. Join restaurateur and cyclist Remi McManus as he documents a ride through the region with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. [Slideshow: Agora's #Urban2020 photo contest winner and finalists]( Published Monday, January 13, 2020 2:15:00 PM GMT Agora, a free mobile photography app, announced the winning entry for their #Urban2020 photography contest. Here is that image plus a few other stand out final entries. [How to give back to your community as a photographer in 2020]( Published Monday, January 13, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT As photographers, we're in a unique position to make people happy and improve the world through our craft. Here are several ways to uplift others and do more good. [Canon shows off new concept cameras at CES 2020]( Published Sunday, January 12, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT Canon was at this years' Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Nevada, where the company showed off some new concept cameras. [DPReview TV: What happened to Fujifilm's 'Kaizen' updates?]( Published Saturday, January 11, 2020 3:00:00 PM GMT Fujifilm built a reputation for continuous improvement to its products, a process frequently referred to as 'Kaizen'. But in 2019, we saw major firmware improvements from just about every camera company except Fujifilm. Chris and Jordan ask, "What happened to Kaizen?" [Plugable´s new docking station offers Thunderbolt/USB-C compatibility and 100W power delivery]( Published Friday, January 10, 2020 5:22:00 PM GMT The Plugable TBT3-UDZ is also the first Thunderbolt 3 docking station to allows for the connection of up to two additional 4K displays via either HDMI or Display Port, without using any external adapters. [The Sony a6100 and Fujifilm X-T30 are our favorite cameras for around $1000]( Published Friday, January 10, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT We've taken another look at cameras priced around $1000, and the Sony a6100 and Fujifilm X-T30 remain our top picks. Learn more about them and other cameras in this price range in our updated buying guide. [Lucid's new LucidPix AI app turns ordinary images into 3D photos]( Published Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:33:00 PM GMT Lucid is beta testing an app called LucidPix that uses artificial intelligence to turn any image into a 3D photo. [Canon issues firmware update to fix front-focusing issues for RF 70–200mm F2.8 lenses]( Published Thursday, January 9, 2020 3:59:00 PM GMT Firmware version 1.0.6 fixes the issue wherein certain units would focus in front of the active AF point, especially at longer focal lengths. [Canon announces Image Connect, a new photographer matching service for the U.S.]( Published Thursday, January 9, 2020 3:37:00 PM GMT Image Connect will pair photographers with jobs and allow them to submit their offers. Customers can then select the best bid from the interested photographers and the resulting images from the shoot can be delivered directly the customer through the Image Connect platform. [Canon shows off new AI-powered plugin for Lightroom Classic that will cull images for you]( Published Thursday, January 9, 2020 3:11:00 PM GMT The Photo Culling plugin will sort through your images and use Canon's Computer Vision AI engine and technical models to flag them based on 'sharpness, noise, exposure, contrast, closed eyes, and red eyes.' [Canon announces its new CR-S700R 'Robotic Camera System']( Published Thursday, January 9, 2020 2:52:00 PM GMT Canon's Robotic Camera System CR-S700R offers entirely remote operation for select EOS cameras and lenses, complete with zoom, pan, tilt and roll control. [Hands-on with the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 S]( Published Thursday, January 9, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT Nikon's just-announced Z 70-200mm F2.8 S looks like a powerful option for Z-series photographers. We got our hands on an early working sample at CES. 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. © 2020 [dpreview.com]( Digital Photography Review, all rights reserved. DPReview, 428 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA