Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Thursday, November 19, 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, November 19, 2020 Welcome to the 837th DPReview Newsletter! We've entered what's known here in Seattle as 'the gloomy season' but we've made the most out of occasional breaks in the cloud to get some shooting done on the new cameras and lenses which are still coming into our offices. These include the intriguing new Zeiss ZX1 (see below) and the Nikon Z6 II. There's more on the way, so keep an eye on our homepage in the next few days. Meanwhile, Chris and Jordan have been getting to grips with the current crop of 70-200mm F2.8 lenses for full-frame mirrorless, and Richard has been delving into the feature set of the Sony a7S III to find out what separates it from its venerable predecessor. Thanks for reading! Barney --------------------------------------------------------------- Zeiss ZX1 real-world samples gallery One of 2020's many, many surprises has been the emergence of the Zeiss ZX1, a full-frame, fixed lens compact first announced in late 2018 – and not heard from for a long time after that. It's real, it's here and we've got our first batch of samples to share. [Take a look at our first samples from the Zeiss ZX1]( Hands on: Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x We've known that the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x was coming for a long time, and mockups have been on display here and there at trade shows for a year or so, but now it's official. Here's everything you need to know about this intriguing lens. [Learn more about Olympus's new pro lens]( TV: Battle of the 70-200mm F2.8 zooms for mirrorless Who makes the best 70-200mm F2.8 zoom lens? We tested the latest models from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Panasonic to find out. [Watch the latest episode of DPRTV]( a7S II vs a7S III: What's new and why it matters The a7S III comes five years after the Mark II. So what exactly has changed in that time? We took a closer look and found a more ambitious video tool that helps explain the higher pricing. [Find out how the Sony a7S III compares to its predecessor]( News updates [Nik celebrates its 25th anniversary with new presets in Nik Collection 3 by DxO]( Published Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:00:00 PM GMT The Nik Collection 3 by DxO has been updated to version 3.3, adding 25 new presets to celebrate the company's 25th anniversary. [Cosina Japan reveals its ultra-fast Voigtlander Super Nokton 29mm F0.8 lens for MFT systems]( Published Wednesday, November 18, 2020 8:07:00 PM GMT The Voigtlander 29mm F0.8 Aspherical lens for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) systems will become the fastest commercially-available lens on the market when orders start in December. [Mount any Canon EF lens to Fujifilm's GFX cameras with Metabones new EF-GFX Smart Expander adapters]( Published Wednesday, November 18, 2020 4:16:00 PM GMT The EF-GFX Smart Expander makes it possible to use nearly any EF lens — even third-party lenses — to work with Fujifilm's GFX mirrorless cameras. [DPReview TV: Tamron 70-300 F4.5-6.3 review]( Published Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT The Tamron 70-300mm F4.5.6-3 Di III RXD for E-mount provides similar coverage to Sony's own 70-300mm lens, but at a fraction of the price. Is this another winner from Tamron? Watch our review to learn more. [Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 sample gallery (DPReview TV)]( Published Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT 70-300mm zooms are incredibly popular, particularly for travel. How does Tamron's newest model compare? Check out our sample gallery to judge sharpness, bokeh and pincushion distortion for yourself. [Adobe releases Photoshop beta for Apple Silicon and Windows ARM]( Published Tuesday, November 17, 2020 9:41:00 PM GMT Adobe has released a new Photoshop (Beta) version for Apple Silicon and Windows ARM. The beta currently lacks many features, but it represents an important first step in Adobe's promised development of native software for the Microsoft Surface Pro X and the new M1-powered Macs. [LumaFusion gets 10-bit HDR video editing, exporting and more in its 2.4 update]( Published Tuesday, November 17, 2020 8:46:00 PM GMT One of the most powerful video editing apps for iOS and iPadOS has become even more capable with its version 2.4 update. You can now import, edit and export 10-bit HDR video in a number of color spaces. [ON1 announces ON1 Professional Plugin Series, including new versions of 4 plugins]( Published Tuesday, November 17, 2020 8:43:00 PM GMT ON1 has launched new versions of its ON1 HDR, ON1 Effects, ON1 Resize and ON1 Portrait AI plugins. The four new versions are part of a new ON1 Professional Plugin Series. [Sony announces its new FX6 full-frame cinema camera with 10-bit 4:2:2 4K/120p internal recording]( Published Tuesday, November 17, 2020 5:59:00 PM GMT The full-frame FX6 cinema camera appears to use the same sensor and processor combination found inside Sony's a7S III mirrorless camera. [Hands on: Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x]( Published Tuesday, November 17, 2020 6:00:00 AM GMT We've known that the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x was coming for a long time, and mockups have been on display here and there at trade shows for a year or so, but now it's official. Here's everything you need to know about this intriguing lens. [Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x initial sample gallery]( Published Tuesday, November 17, 2020 6:00:00 AM GMT Olympus' new 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x is one seriously-impressive piece of kit. Offering 1000mm equiv. of reach when using the built-in teleconverter, it's a great option for wildlife photography. Click-through to see the photos we've taken thus far. [Firmware update: Olympus E-M1X gets bird AF along with Raw video]( Published Tuesday, November 17, 2020 6:00:00 AM GMT Olympus has announced a firmware update for its flagship E-M1X high-speed camera, adding bird detection autofocus. Features such as Raw video output and improved video stabilization will roll out to other high-end Olympus models. [Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro officially unveiled; ships in January for $7500]( Published Tuesday, November 17, 2020 6:00:00 AM GMT Olympus' long-awaited 150-400mm F4.5 pro lens with a built-in 1.25x teleconverter has finally arrived, and it is an impressive-looking specimen indeed. It's slated to arrive in late January 2021 with an MSRP of $7500. [Olympus releases the lightly updated OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIs]( Published Tuesday, November 17, 2020 6:00:00 AM GMT The OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIs is a subtle successor to the E-M10 Mark III, adding only a silent mode and an 'Instant Film' Art Filter. It will come bundled with a 14-42mm kit lens for $599. [Video: Astrophotographer creates stunning global map of Mars]( Published Monday, November 16, 2020 10:45:00 PM GMT This autumn, Jean-Luc Dauvergne spent six nights at the Pic du Midi Observatory in the French Pyrenees photographing Mars during the recent Mars opposition. He used his images to create a global map of Mars, which he states is the best global map of Mars shot from Earth's surface. [Leica's FOTOS app is now free for all after the $50/year 'Pro' subscription was removed]( Published Monday, November 16, 2020 7:21:00 PM GMT Leica Rumors noticed that hidden in the changelog of a version 2.2.0 app update, Leica made all of the premium features in its mobile companion app, which once cost $50 per year, free for all. [Pixelmator Pro 2 announced, featuring all-new interface and Apple M1 support]( Published Monday, November 16, 2020 4:19:00 PM GMT Pixelmator Pro 2 is Pixelmator's biggest update to date. The new version has been built to run natively on the new Apple M1 chip and includes a brand-new user interface. [Zeiss ZX1 real-world samples gallery]( Published Monday, November 16, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT One of 2020's many, many surprises has been the emergence of the Zeiss ZX1, a full-frame, fixed lens compact first announced in late 2018 – and not heard from for a long time after that. It's real, it's here and we've got our first batch of samples to share. [Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S sample gallery updated]( Published Sunday, November 15, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT We've been spending more time getting to know the 70-200mm F2.8 VR S, a cornerstone lens in Nikon's relatively young Z-mount lineup. Take a look at more samples from around the Puget Sound and beyond, including images from the new Z6 II. [The best Google Photo alternatives]( Published Saturday, November 14, 2020 4:48:00 PM GMT If you're looking for an alternative for Google Photos, you're not short on options. We've rounded up some of the best solutions for managing, viewing and sharing your photos on the go. [DPReview TV: Battle of the 70-200mm F2.8 zooms (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic)]( Published Saturday, November 14, 2020 8:00:00 AM GMT Who makes the best 70-200mm F2.8 zoom lens? We tested the latest models from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Panasonic to find out. [Adobe apps not officially supported on Apple's M1 chips using Rosetta 2, but native versions are coming]( Published Friday, November 13, 2020 11:23:00 PM GMT Following Apple's presentation on November 10 during which the company showed the first three Macs built on Apple silicon, Adobe announced that it is not officially supporting its apps on Rosetta 2 emulation. However, native Apple silicon versions of Lightroom and Photoshop are on the way. [Apple's new ProRAW image format will capture 12-bit Raw DNG files]( Published Friday, November 13, 2020 8:03:00 PM GMT Apple's latest iOS 14.3 developer build has revealed what we can expect from its new ProRAW image format, which will capture 12-bit Raw DNG files on Apple's new iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max smartphones. [This DIY camera uses machine learning to tell you what it sees]( Published Friday, November 13, 2020 6:28:00 PM GMT What if your camera knew what it was looking at? A new Raspberry Pi-based project combines a camera module with machine learning to bring this possibility to life. [Venus Optics' 100mm F2.8 Ultra Macro lens is now available with Pentax K mount, new stepless EF mount version also available]( Published Friday, November 13, 2020 5:51:00 PM GMT The Pentax K mount version of Venus Optics' popular Laowa 100mm F2.8 Ultra Macro was set to be released back in 2018, but only now is it seeing the light of day. [$20 film camera challenge: Minolta Riva Zoom 90EX - Dan Bracaglia]( Published Friday, November 13, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT In the second installment of our $20 film camera challenge, DPR editor Dan Bracaglia gets his hands on a bloated 90's 'compact zoom. And much to his surprise, this $16 camera checks quite a few boxes, with one noticeable shortcoming. [Documenting humanity's journey into space: Over 2,400 iconic space images are up for auction]( Published Thursday, November 12, 2020 9:15:00 PM GMT Christie's is currently hosting an auction of a massive photo collection. The collection, 'Voyage to Another World: The Victor Martin-Malburet Photograph Collection', includes 700 lots and more than 2,400 separate items. [New DJI Mavic Air 2 firmware update includes remote control compatibility with Mini 2]( Published Thursday, November 12, 2020 7:08:00 PM GMT DJI just released a new firmware update for its Mavic Air 2 drone. Included is remote control compatibility with the Mini 2. [Canon brings its macOS EOS Webcam Utility out of beta and updates Windows version to 1.1]( Published Thursday, November 12, 2020 3:02:00 PM GMT Canon has announced the macOS version of its EOS Webcam utility is out of beta and now supports 43 Canon cameras. The Windows version has also received a version 1.1 update. [DPReview TV: DJI Pocket 2 review]( Published Thursday, November 12, 2020 2:00:00 PM GMT DJI's second generation Pocket camera includes many useful upgrades and is lots of fun. It may even get used behind the scenes to help produce our DPReview TV videos. Watch our review to learn more about this versatile little camera. [Sony a7S II vs a7S III: What's new and why it matters]( Published Thursday, November 12, 2020 1:00:00 PM GMT The a7S III comes five years after the Mark II. So what exactly has changed in that time? We took a closer look and found a more ambitious video tool that helps explain the higher pricing. 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