Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, January 14, 2021

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Thursday, January 14, 2021 [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, January 14, 2021 Welcome to the 844th DPReview newsletter! It's been another rainy week here in Seattle (but what else is new?), but nature did manage to provide about a day's worth of sunshine, which got the entire editorial staff outdoors to fill out our sample galleries. We published a number of gallery updates this week, and there are more to come later this month. Weather permitting, of course. There was also an announcement this week regarding a lens that more than a few of us on staff were excited about. Jeff --------------------------------------------------------------- Hands-on with the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM The big announcement of the week was Sony's relatively compact 35mm F1.4 GM lens. We've highlighted its most important features, and provided some initial thoughts on image quality, in our hands-on look of this intriguing new lens. [Read our Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM hands-on]( Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM sample gallery But wait, there's more: we also published 50 images from the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM, featuring sunsets, boats and a lot of dogs (especially DPR mascot Belvedere). Don't miss the [separate gallery]( from the guys at DPReview TV, either! [View our Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM gallery]( --------------------------------------------------------------- TV: Nikon Z7 II review While not a revolutionary update to its predecessor, the second iteration of the Nikon Z7 is still an impressive high-end mirrorless camera. See what Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV thought about the Z7 II in their latest review. [Watch DPReview TV's Nikon Z7 II review]( GF 120mm F4 Macro sample gallery update Like close-up photography? So do we! We put Fujifilm's GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro onto the 100 Megapixel GFX 100, and the results are pretty amazing. [See our Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 Macro sample gallery]( News updates [Costco is shuttering all remaining in-store photo departments in Canada, US by February 14]( Published Wednesday, January 13, 2021 7:07:00 PM GMT Costco has informed U.S. and Canadian customers that all in-store camera departments will be shut down on February 14, 2021. Costco’s online printing services will still be available. [Hands-on with new Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM]( Published Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:00:00 PM GMT It's been a long time coming, but Sony has finally announced a G Master series 35mm lens for its full-frame mirrorless system. This compact alternative to the Zeiss version has some impressive spec: click through to learn more. [These open-source medium format cameras are 3D-printed]( Published Wednesday, January 13, 2021 5:21:00 PM GMT Dora Goodman got her start customizing existing analog cameras. Since then, she and her team launched a company offering open-source designs for 3D printing cameras and selling customers 3D printed parts and fully assembled cameras. [Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM sample gallery]( Published Wednesday, January 13, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT We've been busy shooting around with Sony's brand-new, compact and lightweight FE 35mm F1.4 G Master lens and initial impressions are quite positive: It's extremely sharp wide open across the frame, and controls ghosting, flaring and chromatic aberration with ease. [DPReview TV: Sony 35mm F1.4 GM review]( Published Wednesday, January 13, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT The 35mm F1.4 GM brings one of photography's classic focal lengths to Sony's G Master series of lenses. How does it perform? According to Chris and Jordan, it's pretty darn good. [Sony launches super-sharp, lightweight FE 35mm F1.4 GM lens]( Published Wednesday, January 13, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT Sony has just announced their 39th full-frame E-mount lens, the FE 35mm F1.4 GM. It comes with a complex optical formula and fancy autofocus motor technology, but it's among the lightest fast 35mm lenses on the market. [Sigma CEO confirms RF/Z mount lenses are a 'possibility,' estimates camera industry will stabilize this year and more]( Published Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:07:00 PM GMT In an article published by ICAN Management Review, Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki speaks to the future of the company, including the possibility of RF/Z mount Sigma lenses, future camera systems and more. [ViewSonic unveils new ColorPro monitors, including 32" 8K display aimed at photographers]( Published Tuesday, January 12, 2021 7:21:00 PM GMT ViewSonic has announced new ColorPro monitors at CES. The monitors, available in 27" and 32" sizes, range from 2K to 8K resolution and have been designed for color-critical applications including photography and video editing. [BCN+R data shows digital camera sales in Japan were down 40% year-over-year]( Published Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:20:00 PM GMT BCN Retail, which tracks online and in-person sales of digital cameras in the Japanese market, has shared its end-of-year data, showing the COVID-19 pandemic further compounded the already-shrinking camera market in Japan. [Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 Macro sample gallery updated]( Published Tuesday, January 12, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT Fujifilm's main macro lens for its GFX system is the 120mm F4 Macro – a lens we've been playing around with for some time. We got the opportunity to update our gallery using the GFX 100, and we jumped at the chance to see what this lens can really do. [Sony reveals new information about its upcoming ‘Airpeak’ drone]( Published Monday, January 11, 2021 11:55:00 PM GMT On day one of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Sony has released a few more details about its forthcoming Airpeak drone – expected in Spring 2021. [Some versions of Capture One are now more expensive]( Published Monday, January 11, 2021 9:04:00 PM GMT A new license or upgrade for Capture One for Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony used to cost $129 USD. A newly-instituted price hike has increased the cost to $199 (or $149 for an upgrade). Alongside the price change, Capture One has added a seat to new license purchases. Subscription costs have also increased. [OWC’s new Envoy Pro FX SSD is an ‘ultra rugged’ SSD with max sequential read speeds of 2,800MB/s]( Published Monday, January 11, 2021 7:38:00 PM GMT The OWC Envoy Pro FX is constructed of an aluminum closure that’s IP67 rated to ensure your photos and videos are protected from the elements (and clumsiness) [Ambarella releases new CV5 SoC that will likely power next-gen DJI, GoPro devices]( Published Monday, January 11, 2021 3:56:00 PM GMT The new CV5 system on a chip can encode 8K video at up to 60 fps, while also providing enough overhead for AI-powered features and capture modes, such as face-detection in action cameras and collision avoidance in drones. [Roger Cicala: Understanding field curvature for fun and profit (part 2)]( Published Monday, January 11, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT What is field curvature, and why should you care? In this article – the second of two – professional optics geek Roger Cicala goes even deeper into the subject. Warning: many swirly graphs ahead. [Exposure X6 software review: Faster than ever and even more capable]( Published Sunday, January 10, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT Exposure X6 is the latest Adobe Lightroom competitor from Exposure Software. With great image quality, impressive speed and powerful features, it's a compelling option that doesn't require a monthly subscription. [NASA's HiRISE orbital camera captures enlightening close-up shots of Martian surface]( Published Saturday, January 9, 2021 9:09:00 PM GMT Researchers at the University of Arizona have used NASA's HiRISE camera, which is onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, to capture high-resolution images of the Valles Marineris canyon on Mars. The new images shed light on how the canyon formed and help better our understanding of Mars. [DPReview TV: Nikon Z7 II review]( Published Saturday, January 9, 2021 8:00:00 AM GMT The Nikon Z7 II has the same great ergonomics as its predecessor, but has more processing power, dual card slots, 4K/60p video, improved autofocus and more. Chris and Jordan tell us why it's a solid choice for many shooters. [Nikon Z7 II sample gallery (DPReview TV)]( Published Saturday, January 9, 2021 8:00:00 AM GMT Our team at DPReview TV just wrapped up its review of the Nikon Z7 II. Check out the photos they took along the way and judge the image quality for yourself! [Nikon is killing off its international warranty in favor of regional warranties]( Published Friday, January 8, 2021 4:43:00 PM GMT Nikon cites 'differences in regional laws and safety standards' for the change, which will see its comprehensive international warranty transition to more region-specific warranties by the end of the month. [NiSi releases its first lens, a 15mm 'Sunstar' wide-angle lens for RF, Z, X and E mount cameras]( Published Friday, January 8, 2021 3:41:00 PM GMT NiSi is well known for its filters and accessories, but this $579 15mm F4 lens marks the first time the company has dipped its toes into the world of lenses. [The Absolute beginner’s guide to film photography: Part 1 - Getting started]( Published Friday, January 8, 2021 3:00:00 PM GMT How does one take the plunge into analog photography? This edition of the 'Absolute beginner’s guide to film photography' will cover the bare necessities – what you need to get started. [Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR sample gallery]( Published Friday, January 8, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT Fujifilm's GF 63mm F2.8 R WR was the first lens to come out for the medium format GFX system, but we've slapped it on a GFX 100 to see how it stands up to 100MP of resolution. Check it out. [OmniVision releases 40MP smartphone sensor with 1.0 micron pixels, 256x gain and more]( Published Thursday, January 7, 2021 8:21:00 PM GMT The 40MP 1/1.7” sensor is likely destined for mid-range smartphones. It's capable of capturing 40MP stills at up to 30fps, 4K video at up to 60fps and 1080p video at up to 240fps. [Photographer builds rig to mount his EOS R behind giant projection lens]( Published Thursday, January 7, 2021 3:39:00 PM GMT It's all a bit primitive, but Jay P. Morgan's wooden mounting system allows him to successfully make pictures through a large format movie projection lens. [Video: A behind-the-scenes look at how Kodak manufactures its film]( Published Thursday, January 7, 2021 2:31:00 PM GMT Film-enthusiast website Studio C-41 takes us on a tour of the Kodak film plant in Rochester NY, with some behind-the-scenes footage of how film is made. [DPReview TV: Canon Powershot Zoom Review]( Published Thursday, January 7, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT The Canon Powershot Zoom is a product in a class of its own: part camera and part digital monocular. Can it successfully merge the two? Chris and Jordan show you how it works. [Canon Powershot Zoom sample gallery (DPReview TV)]( Published Thursday, January 7, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT The Powershot Zoom can't compete with pro cameras for image quality, though it sure does fit in your pocket. But are the photos good enough for casual use? Check out our sample gallery and decide for yourself. 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. © 2021 [dpreview.com]( Digital Photography Review, all rights reserved. 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