Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, June 11, 2020

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Thursday, June 11, 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 Thursday, June 11, 2020 Welcome to the 814th DPReview Newsletter We're ten days into what Seattleites call 'Juneuary', the month where we're teased by summer temperatures and clear skies just often enough to really notice the rain. Fortunately I shot most of the images for our review of the Nikon P950 in May, or 'fool's summer', to use another Seattle term. It's been pleasant up in Calgary though, where Chris and Jordan have been taking Panasonic's new 20-60mm zoom for a spin. You'll find links to these and other recent articles below. Thanks for reading! Barney --------------------------------------------------------------- Nikon Coolpix P950 review The Nikon Coolpix P950 is a powerful superzoom compact camera, built around a 24-2000mm equivalent zoom lens. Successor to the popular P900, the P950 adds an improved EVF, Raw capture and 4K video. So is it worth $800? [Read our full review of the Nikon Coolpix P950]( DPReview TV: Panasonic 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 first impressions The new Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 is smaller and lighter than a constant aperture zoom and could be a great option for wide angle shooters using L-mount cameras. Chris and Jordan got their hands on a pre-production unit and tell us what they think. [Watch the latest episode of DPRTV]( photography parts 1-3 Computational photography technologies may already have changed the way you shoot. In this series of articles, we look at what computational photography is, and why you should care about it. [Read more]( it roll: why camera makers are going to keep adding video Cameras' video capabilities just keep getting better. But what if you're not interested in video? Here's why you probably won't get stills-only versions of most cameras, and why they wouldn't be cheaper, if you did. [Read more about why video modes are here to stay]( News updates [Ricoh launches 'Street Edition' version of its GR III with new paint and custom accessories]( Published Wednesday, June 10, 2020 10:00:00 PM GMT The GR III 'Street Edition' kit comes with a special paint job, custom genuine leather strap and a matching detachable viewfinder. Only 3500 kits will be sold starting in July, but the standalone GR III 'Street Edition' will be available in Autumn 2020. [Fujifilm releases minor firmware updates for seven of its XC, XF lenses]( Published Wednesday, June 10, 2020 7:18:00 PM GMT The only information provided in the changelog for each of the seven updates reads 'fix of minor bugs.' Still, it's worth keeping up to date on the firmware and we've rounded up the download links. [Delkin Devices unveils new 2TB CFexpress Type B card with read speeds up to 1,730MB/s]( Published Wednesday, June 10, 2020 4:53:00 PM GMT Assuming no one beats Delkin Devices to the shelves of retailers, this new 2TB CFexpress Type B card will be the highest-capacity CFexpress Type B card in the world. [MS Optics is back with a 24mm F2 Leica M-mount lens that’s almost as small as a body cap]( Published Wednesday, June 10, 2020 1:58:00 PM GMT MS Optic's latest lens is an ultra-small, wide-angle lens for Leica M-mount camera systems. [DPReview TV: Panasonic 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 first impressions]( Published Wednesday, June 10, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT The new Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 is smaller and lighter than a constant aperture zoom and could be a great option for wide angle shooters using L-mount cameras. Chris and Jordan got their hands on a pre-production unit and tell us what they think. [Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 pre-production sample gallery (DPReview TV)]( Published Wednesday, June 10, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT The Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 is a compact, lightweight wide zoom lens for L-mount bodies. See how it looks in this pre-production sample gallery shot by our crew at DPReview TV. [Notice: Tamron issues product advisory for its 70-180mm F2.8 Sony E-mount lens]( Published Tuesday, June 9, 2020 6:51:00 PM GMT Tamron says a number of units shipped out without having their internal floating optics calibrated properly to correct for chromatic aberration. [Lumix Tether for Streaming allows some Lumix users to use their camera as a webcam]( Published Tuesday, June 9, 2020 6:09:00 PM GMT The updated tethering software creates a clean Live View panel that can be captured for broadcasting, allowing top-end Lumix users to stream to social media and video meetings using their camera. [ProGrade Digital's new CFexpress Type B cards offer read speeds up to 1,700MB/S]( Published Tuesday, June 9, 2020 5:13:00 PM GMT The new 'Cobalt label' cards offer read and write speeds up to 1,700MB/s and 1,400MB/s, respectively, while the 'Gold label' cards offer slower sustained write speeds at a lower cost. [Computational photography part III: Computational lighting, 3D scene and augmented reality]( Published Tuesday, June 9, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT In the final segment our three-part series on computational photography, we look at the concepts of computational lighting, 3D scene and augmented reality, and their potential to change the way we capture photos. [Call for submissions: Samsung Galaxy S20/S20+ community sample gallery]( Published Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT Calling all Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20+ owners! Submit your favorite photos taken with your phone and help us assemble a community-powered sample gallery. [The Sony a7R IV is the most capable mirrorless camera over $2000]( Published Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT We've updated our 'best cameras over $2000' buying guide, and the Sony a7R IV is now our favorite mirrorless camera in the $2000-4000 price range. It sits alongside the Nikon D850, which is our choice for those who prefer DSLRs. [Dreamstime increases royalties for stock photo contributors in response to COVID-19's economic impact]( Published Monday, June 8, 2020 10:30:00 PM GMT Photographers, like many professionals, have been impacted by COVID-19. To help photographers during these troubled times, stock photo agency Dreamstime has announced a temporary increase in their royalties structure. [PhotoStatistica is a macOS app for visualizing the EXIF data of your photos]( Published Monday, June 8, 2020 7:49:00 PM GMT The macOS app will parse through the EXIF data of your photos and visually breakdown the results into bar, pie and pivot charts using more than 20 variables. [Visionox is ready to mass produce under-display front cameras]( Published Monday, June 8, 2020 6:15:00 PM GMT First production devices with under-display front cameras can be expected for Q1 2021. [Apple patent shows how you may one day be able to capture 'synthetic group selfies']( Published Monday, June 8, 2020 4:44:00 PM GMT The patent shows how a special photo mode within the camera app would allow people to create composited selfies with friends and family. [Nikon Coolpix P950 review]( Published Monday, June 8, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT The Nikon Coolpix P950 is a powerful superzoom compact camera, built around a 24-2000mm equivalent zoom lens. Successor to the popular P900, the P950 adds an improved EVF, Raw capture and 4K video. So is it worth $800? [Video: Netflix makes its Platon documentary episode free on Youtube]( Published Sunday, June 7, 2020 7:49:00 PM GMT The 45-minute episode is one of 14 episodes in its Abstract: The Art of Design docuseries and follows Platon as he photographs former National Security Advisor and retired four-star general Colin Powell. [Computational photography part II: Computational sensors and optics]( Published Sunday, June 7, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT In this article, the second in a three-art series about computational photography, we look beyond the basics and explore the concepts of computational sensors and lenses. [The gear that got away: reader responses]( Published Saturday, June 6, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT Intrigue, unlikely reunions, tragic endings – our readers' stories of the gear they sold and wish they hadn't include all the makings of a summer blockbuster. [DPReview TV: Fujifilm X-T4 review]( Published Saturday, June 6, 2020 7:00:00 AM GMT Is the Fujifilm X-T4 the king of APS-C cameras? Chris and Jordan answer that question and explain why the X-T3 may still be a good option for some. [Fujifilm X-T4 sample gallery (DPReview TV)]( Published Saturday, June 6, 2020 7:00:00 AM GMT Our team from DPReview TV has been shooting a production Fujifilm X-T4 all week. Check out these new sample photos from the Canadian Rockies and the beautiful city of Calgary, Alberta. [NiSi Optics' new 150mm Explorer Collection ND filters claim to be twice as durable as other filters]( Published Friday, June 5, 2020 7:52:00 PM GMT The 150mm filters are made of B270 tempered glass, measure 2mm thick and use a 'special glass hardening process' to make them twice as durable as other glass filters. [Instagram clarifies its sublicense terms don't cover embedded images]( Published Friday, June 5, 2020 6:33:00 PM GMT The bombshell statement has major implications for how future copyright infringement lawsuits play out. [Lexar launches $50 USB Type-C CFexpress card reader with speeds up to 1,050MB/s]( Published Friday, June 5, 2020 3:15:00 PM GMT Although it's only available to pre-order at this time, the Lexar Professional CFexpress USB 3.1 Reader is amongst the most affordable CFexpress readers on the market. [Film Fridays: Konica Hexar RF review]( Published Friday, June 5, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT Is the Konica Hexar RF a suitable replacement for the Leica M7, especially for those craving an automated M-mount rangefinder? 35mmc's Hamish Gill has the answers. [Olympus PEN E-PL10 sample gallery]( Published Friday, June 5, 2020 12:00:00 PM GMT We've been testing Olympus' newest beginner-friendly mirrorless camera as the weather warms up, documenting all kinds of creatures reappearing in the wild. [Hasselblad firmware includes video and focus bracketing for X1D II, 907X cameras]( Published Thursday, June 4, 2020 9:26:00 PM GMT The video position on the X1D II mode dial will finally get some action as 2.7K and FHD movies can now be recorded a new firmware release that also makes focus stacking and white balancing easier [Fujifilm donates Instax cameras, film to hospitals in Europe to help staff connect with patients amid COVID-19]( Published Thursday, June 4, 2020 6:57:00 PM GMT By taking instant portraits and attaching them to their hospital gowns, hospital staff can add a personal touch to their caretaking, even while wearing extraordinary amounts of PPE. [Android smartphones can become soft bricked if you use the wrong photo for a wallpaper]( Published Thursday, June 4, 2020 6:22:00 PM GMT The issue will be fixed in Android 11, but users still on Android 10 need to be extra careful. [Video: Mathieu Stern uses beet juice to create an 'anthotype' prints]( Published Thursday, June 4, 2020 6:13:00 PM GMT If you are looking for a fun photography project to try, Mathieu Stern has a neat idea for you. Using the 'anthotype' process, Stern used only beetroot juice, paper, a photo positive and a bit of time in the sun to create a phytotype photograph. [GoPro releases GoPro Labs, a beta update that adds experimental features to your HERO8 Black]( Published Thursday, June 4, 2020 2:52:00 PM GMT GoPro Labs will let you add experimental features to your HERO8 Black action cam through a beta firmware update. [Let it roll: why camera makers are going to keep adding video]( Published Thursday, June 4, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT Cameras' video capabilities just keep getting better. But what if you're not interested in video? Here's why you probably won't get stills-only versions of most cameras, and why they wouldn't be cheaper, if you did. [Is the Sony ZV-1 the best vlogging camera, and what's it like for photography?]( Published Thursday, June 4, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT The Sony ZV-1 is the first overtly vlogging-focused camera on the market. We look at how it compares to the likes of the Canon Powershot G7 X III, both for vlogging and for photography. 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