Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, October 15, 2020

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Thursday, October 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 Thursday, October 15, 2020 Welcome to the 832nd DPReview Newsletter! There's lots going on this week, as Nikon releases it's previously-teased successors to the Z6 and Z7. The new 'Mark II' variants look almost identical but include some oft-requested updates, including twin card slots and provision for a vertical control grip. You can more about the new models below. Meanwhile Panasonic released a very different kind of camera, aimed at creative videographers and production studios. The Lumix DC-BGH1 is a modular camera, ideal for remote and drone use, among many other potential applications. Thanks for reading! Barney --------------------------------------------------------------- Nikon Z7 II initial review With dual processors, dual card slots and more, Nikon's Z7 Mark II is a more capable camera than its predecessor in every way. But of course, we have a few remaining qualms – find out just what we make of the Z7 II right here. [Read more about the Nikon Z7 II]( Nikon Z6 II initial review The Nikon Z6 II builds on the well-rounded stills and video features of its predecessor, with the addition of dual processors, dual card slots and the option to add a full battery grip. It's a subtle evolution but enough to keep the $2000 Z model competitive. [Read more about the Nikon Z6 II]( Hands-on with the new Panasonic Lumix DC-BGH1 Panasonic's DC-BGH1 is a new type of product for Panasonic: a box-style video camera that is designed to be as adaptable and flexible as possible. Click through for a closeup look. [Learn about the Panasonic BGH1]( Keiji Oishi of Nikon – "It’s time to get excited" As 2020 draws to a close and Nikon gears up for its final product releases of the year, we caught up with Keiji Oishi, Satoshi Yamazaki and Takeshi Suzuki to talk about the upcoming Z 6/7 II, and where the Z system goes from here. [Read our in-depth interview]( M10 Monochrom sample gallery The Leica M10 Monochrom uses a 41MP full-frame sensor, with no color filter array, making it capable of producing stunning black and white images. Have a look at our samples. [Check out samples from the Leica M10 Monochrom]( News updates [Deals: Sony USA is offering steep discounts—including all-time lows—for select cameras, lenses and more]( Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 8:59:00 PM GMT The deals, which sees up to $1,000 off camera bodies and $200 off GM lenses, are limited to the United States, but are live across a number of retailers, including Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Best Buy, Samy's Camera and more. [Vivo shows off award-winning concept smartphone with removable pop-up camera]( Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 4:00:00 PM GMT The IFEA concept smartphone has a dedicated camera array on the back of the phone as well as a pop-up camera module that can be removed and used independently of the smartphone. [Nikon Z7 II initial review]( Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 4:01:00 AM GMT With dual processors, dual card slots and more, Nikon's Z7 Mark II is a more capable camera than its predecessor in every way. But of course, we have a few remaining qualms – find out just what we make of the Z7 II right here. [Nikon Z6 II initial review]( Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 4:01:00 AM GMT The Nikon Z6 II builds on the well-rounded stills and video features of its predecessor, with the addition of dual processors, dual card slots and the option to add a full battery grip. It's a subtle evolution but enough to keep the $2000 Z model competitive. [Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II boast dual processors and gain a second card slot]( Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 4:01:00 AM GMT Thanks to a second Expeed 6 processor, the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II offer higher burst shooting rates, improved buffer performance and 4K/60p internal recording capabilities. The cameras are scheduled to arrive towards the end of the year. [Hands-on with the the Canon PowerShot Zoom]( Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 4:00:00 AM GMT Ready for a closer look at one of the more unusual new cameras we've seen in a while? Good, we are too. Let's get weird. [The Canon PowerShot Zoom fits in your pocket and zooms to 400mm]( Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 4:00:00 AM GMT Canon's latest PowerShot, simply called the 'Zoom,' is billed as a digital monocular for outdoorsy folks. It's also a camera, but that's frankly secondary to its main mission of getting you up-close and personal views of distant scenery. [The new Canon EOS M50 Mark II brings autofocus and video refinements]( Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 4:00:00 AM GMT Canon's latest camera, the EOS M50 Mark II, is a minor update that aims to please the content creator and vlogging crowd with a handful of new features and improvements. [Canon's new flagship EL-1 Speedlite flash comes with updated interface and new creative options]( Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 4:00:00 AM GMT Canon has just announced the EL-1 Speedlite, a high-end on-or-off-camera flash that comes with a new rechargeable battery pack and a very low minimum power setting for creative uses. [Samsung introduces new rugged SD cards aimed at content creators and photographers]( Published Tuesday, October 13, 2020 8:59:00 PM GMT Samsung has announced a pair of new SD card product lines: PRO Plus and EVO Plus. The new cards are designed to be very durable and rugged. [Apple unveils 5G iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max devices with larger screens, better cameras and more]( Published Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:03:00 PM GMT In addition to showing off the new iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max hardware, Apple also teased forthcoming updates that will bring Dolby Vision HDR video recording at 4K60p to Apple's latest iPhone devices. [Apple's 5G iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini devices are smaller and lighter, but far more powerful]( Published Tuesday, October 13, 2020 4:46:00 PM GMT Apple has lifted the veil on its latest entry-level smartphones, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini. Aside from screen size, the two devices are identical across the board, including new display tech, better processors and 5G connectivity. [Hands-on with the new Panasonic Lumix DC-BGH1]( Published Tuesday, October 13, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT Panasonic's DC-BGH1 is a new type of product for Panasonic: a box-style video camera that is designed to be as adaptable and flexible as possible. Click through for a closeup look. [DPReview TV: Panasonic BGH1 review]( Published Tuesday, October 13, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT We take our first look at the new Panasonic BGH1 box camera. See what makes it different, how its dynamic range compares to the GH5S and the full-frame S1H, and find out why Jordan thinks it has a lot of potential. [Many things to many people: Panasonic launches DC-BGH1 modular 'box' camera]( Published Tuesday, October 13, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT The Panasonic DC-BGH1 isn't your typical Micro Four Thirds camera. It's all about video, and despite looking somewhat spartan on the outside, it's full of features that will appeal to video pros and enthusiasts. [Panasonic releases beta utility for turning select LUMIX cameras into webcams]( Published Tuesday, October 13, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT After initially releasing a workaround solution back in June, Panasonic has released a beta utility that turns select LUMIX cameras into webcams in compatible video conferencing and livestreaming programs on macOS and Windows. [Canon Japan launches range of EOS-inspired traditional cut-glass tumblers]( Published Monday, October 12, 2020 9:04:00 PM GMT Based around camera and lens themes, the new glasses are designed to aid liquid and artistic inspiration for photographers on all sides of the fence [Video: From its origins to a harrowing kidnapping, the story of Adobe]( Published Monday, October 12, 2020 7:34:00 PM GMT Dagogo Altraide of ColdFusion has produced a video sharing the history of Adobe, from its humble beginnings in a garage to its massive place in the tech industry today. [Leica M10 Monochrom sample gallery]( Published Monday, October 12, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT The Leica M10 Monochrom uses a 41MP full-frame sensor, with no color filter array, making it capable of producing stunning black and white images. Have a look at our samples. [Report: Nikon firmware for using CFexpress Type B cards with D5, D850 and D500 will arrive ‘before the end of 2020’]( Published Sunday, October 11, 2020 6:25:00 PM GMT The report from Nikon Rumors says it 'can confirm' we will see the D5, D850 and D500 receive firmware updates before the end of the year that will add the ability to use CFExpress Type B cards with the cameras—updates Nikon promised in the beginning of 2019. [Opinion: Camera names are getting ridiculous]( Published Sunday, October 11, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT Drowning in a sea of 'Mark II's, 'X7's and '7X's, Technical Editor Richard Butler has a plea for manufacturers: please think of some new names. [DPReview TV: Ultraviolet light – see the world through the eyes of insects]( Published Saturday, October 10, 2020 7:00:00 AM GMT Think you know what the world looks like? Think again! DPReview TV host and mad scientist Don Komarechka shows us what the world looks like when seen through ultraviolet light. [Video: The history of cameras in space and how iconic space photos were captured]( Published Friday, October 9, 2020 8:49:00 PM GMT Cameras have been in space since 1961 and have captured many iconic images over the past 60 years. Scott Manley has published an informative and fascinating new video discussing the history of cameras in space. [Negative Lab Pro 2.2 update brings rebuilt engine, new tools, LUT-based emulations and more to Lightroom]( Published Friday, October 9, 2020 3:34:00 PM GMT The negative conversion plug-in for Lightroom 6 and Lightroom Classic has received one of its biggest updates to date, including an editing engine rebuilt from the ground up, a slew of new tools and a LUT-based emulation option for Lightroom Classic users. [Film Fridays: Dreams come true - discovering a stash of untouched Soviet-era cameras]( Published Friday, October 9, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT To any collector/enjoyer of old cameras, the idea of stumbling upon on enormous stash of mint-condition gear, from a long-gone era, is the ultimate dream. That dream recently became a reality for one lucky gentlemen in Kazakhstan. [Tether Tools Smart Shooter 4 adds Sony tethering to Lightroom Classic]( Published Friday, October 9, 2020 1:29:00 PM GMT A new plug-in allows Smart Shooter to be accessed directly through Lightroom Classic so Sony users can pull their images straight into Lightroom without the use of hot folders - and presets can be applied automatically on the way [NASA translates Milky Way images into sound using sonification]( Published Thursday, October 8, 2020 6:44:00 PM GMT This is the first time the public can experience parts of the Milky Way as sound, a project made possible using the space observations from multiple telescopes. [Camera Bits releases Photo Mechanic Plus, a new DAM with an emphasis on speed, efficiency]( Published Thursday, October 8, 2020 4:52:00 PM GMT Camera Bits, the makers of image ingestion program Photo Mechanic 6, has released a new digital asset manager (DAM) designed to take on the likes of Adobe Bridge and others. [Adobe announces Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2021]( Published Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:29:00 PM GMT Adobe has announced Photoshop Elements 2021 and Premiere Elements 2021. The new applications include new features, including some powered by Adobe Sensei AI, and additional Guided Edits. [Interview: Keiji Oishi of Nikon – "It’s time to get excited"]( Published Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT As 2020 draws to a close and Nikon gears up for its final product releases of the year, we caught up with Keiji Oishi, Satoshi Yamazaki and Takeshi Suzuki to talk about the upcoming Z 6/7 II, and where the Z system goes from here. You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) weekly newsletter. To unsubscribe, [click here](. 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