Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, February 2, 2017

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Thursday, February 2, 2017 [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, February 2, 2017 Welcome to the 645th Digital Photography Review newsletter. This week we've been hard at work testing the Sony SLT-A99 II, putting the 42MP monster through its paces as we progress towards a full review. We've also taken a closer look at the key differences between the Fujifilm X100F and its predecessor, the X100T. Meanwhile, Carey has been writing about his experience shooting in Thailand over the new year, with only a 50mm lens (and some friends) for company. You can see all of this and more from the links below. Sony SLT a99 II first impressions review The Sony Alpha 99 II is a 42MP full-frame addition to the company's A-mount range of cameras. It uses a semi-transparent mirror to enable full-time secondary-sensor autofocus in conjunction with on-sensor phase detection. We've been testing one - find out what we think. [Click to read more about the Sony SLT-A99 II] Ultimate travel kit? Thailand with Olympus' E-M1 II & 25mm prime lens Thailand has incredible landscapes, delicious food and warm and friendly locals. DPR staffer Carey Rose came to realize that documenting a trip like this with a 50mm equivalent lens was a lot more difficult than he anticipated. [Click here to read our article about shooting with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 25mm lens.] Fujifilm X100F vs X100T: what's new, what's changed and is it enough? The X100F looks much like its predecessor and it's easy to assume it's only really the sensor that's changed. The more we looked at the differences between it and the X100T, the less true that seemed. [Click here to read more about the differences between the X100F and X100T] Hands-on with Ricoh's compact Pentax KP Ricoh has taken the wraps off it's newest DSLR, the KP. Resembling a mini Pentax K-1, and inheriting some of the same features, the KP arrives at the same price as the K-3 II, putting it at the top end of Ricoh's APS-C lineup. We got our hands on a pre-production sample recently, and we've prepared a quick product tour. [Click here to read more about the new Pentax K-P] Exclusive interview: Olympus R&D on continued E-M1 Mark II development Olympus recently detailed for us some updates it's working on for its flagship OM-D E-M1 II, as well as some surprising insights about its current headline capabilities. [Click here read our interview with senior Olympus executives] Thanks for reading. Barney News updates [Adorama introduces Canon RT radio controlled TTL studio head and hotshoe flash] Published Wednesday, February 1, 2017 10:19:00 PM GMT Adorama has announced a new line of monoblock studio heads that work directly with Canon’s RT radio TTL flash system. The company claims that the Orlit Rovelight RT 610 TTL Wireless Monolight, with its RT system built-in, is the first of its kind. [Read more] [Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 teardown reveals what makes the camera tick] Published Wednesday, February 1, 2017 7:46:00 PM GMT The folks at All About Circuits have published a quick teardown of the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8, revealing the inner workings of the instant camera. [Read more] [GoPro Karma drone goes back up for sale with battery latch fix] Published Wednesday, February 1, 2017 7:34:00 PM GMT GoPro's Karma drone is back on the market with a re-designed battery latch – a fix that GoPro claims will solve the power loss issue some owners experienced. [Read more] [Apple emphasizes iPhone 7 low light capabilities in "One Night" ad campaign] Published Wednesday, February 1, 2017 7:11:00 PM GMT A group of photographers captured life around them on the night of November 5th, 2016 with the iPhone 7. The results are now shown off in a a new Apple ad campaign. [Read more] [Digital camera inventors awarded with Queen Elizabeth Prize] Published Wednesday, February 1, 2017 6:26:00 PM GMT Four key scientists in the development of digital imaging technology are sharing one of the most prestigious prizes in engineering. [Read more] [Exclusive interview: Olympus R&D on continued E-M1 Mark II development] Published Wednesday, February 1, 2017 10:00:00 AM GMT Olympus recently detailed for us some updates it's working on for its flagship OM-D E-M1 II, as well as some surprising insights about its current headline capabilities. [Read more] [This instant camera is made almost entirely of cardboard] Published Wednesday, February 1, 2017 9:00:00 AM GMT A Ukrainian startup is looking to fund mass production of Jollylook, a camera made mostly of cardboard and paper that accepts Fujifilm Instax mini cartridges. [Read more] [Challenge of Challenges 2016: pick your favorite DPR challenge winner] Published Wednesday, February 1, 2017 8:01:00 AM GMT We've picked some of our favorite images from last year's DPReview challenge winners – and now it's your turn. [Read more] [Canon releases downloadable EOS-1D X Mark II AF Setting Guidebook] Published Tuesday, January 31, 2017 7:07:00 PM GMT If the EOS-1D X Mark II's AF modes make your head spin, Canon's offering a downloadable guide to the camera's AF settings to help simplify things. [Read more] [Unable to recover from failed Kickstarter project, Triggertrap announces it will close shop] Published Tuesday, January 31, 2017 6:22:00 PM GMT One of the pioneers in the area of smart camera triggers, Triggertrap, has today announced in a blog post that it will cease operations in the near future. [Read more] [Sony SLT a99 II first impressions review] Published Tuesday, January 31, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT The Sony Alpha 99 II is a 42MP full-frame addition to the company's A-mount range of cameras. It uses a semi-transparent mirror to enable full-time secondary-sensor autofocus in conjunction with on-sensor phase detection. We're taking a look through that particular looking glass. [Read more] [Get to know the Compass Camera, an ultra-compact pocketable film camera from 1937] Published Tuesday, January 31, 2017 10:00:00 AM GMT The quest to make a ridiculously small, yet still fully-featured camera is not a new one. For historical examples, look no further than the Compass Camera. [Read more] [Benjamin Von Wong takes aim at coal pollution with post-apocalyptic photo shoot] Published Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:00:00 AM GMT Benjamin Von Wong's latest project takes us to a dystopian future where coal is king and oxygen is a precious commodity. [Read more] [ONA releases new style bags and accessories for mirrorless users] Published Tuesday, January 31, 2017 8:01:00 AM GMT Premium camera bag brand ONA has announced a set of new small bags and a wrist strap that are aimed at owners of smaller mirrorless cameras. [Read more] [DPReview and the TWiT Network team-up to talk cameras] Published Monday, January 30, 2017 7:42:00 PM GMT On Saturday, DPReview appeared on The New Screen Savers, a popular show from the TWiT Network hosted by technology guru Leo Laporte, to discuss cameras, photography, and the resurgence of film. [Read more] [Adobe Creative Suite 6 has been officially retired] Published Monday, January 30, 2017 7:21:00 PM GMT Adobe has officially put Creative Suite out to pasture, making Creative Cloud the exclusive means by which consumers can acquire Photoshop, Illustrator, and other Adobe creative applications. [Read more] [Apple selling more Plus models than ever] Published Monday, January 30, 2017 6:58:00 PM GMT Apple's upcoming financial results for Q4 2016 show that more consumers than ever have opted for the larger, dual-camera-toting Plus version of the iPhone. [Read more] [Fujifilm X100F vs X100T: what's new, what's changed and is it enough?] Published Monday, January 30, 2017 10:00:00 AM GMT The X100F looks much like its predecessor and it's easy to assume it's only really the sensor that's changed. The more we looked at the differences between it and the X100T, the less true that seemed. [Read more] [Pulitzer-prize winning photographer Jack Dykinga reflects on his career] Published Sunday, January 29, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT Photographer Jack Dykinga's career has spanned many decades, and over the course of years his focus turned from straight photojournalism to fine art photography. A new book and a recent interview with Resource Travel offer some insights into his journey. [Read more] [Comedy Pet Photography Awards open for entries] Published Saturday, January 28, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT The organizers of the Comedy Pet Photography Awards are offering a £2000 cash prize for your best funny cat photo. [Read more] [Pictures show how badly earthquakes damaged Sony’s Kumamoto sensor factory] Published Saturday, January 28, 2017 9:00:00 AM GMT If you wondered why it took Sony so long to get back on its feet after an earthquake hit its sensor fabrication plant in Kumamoto, this picture taken in the aftermath might give you a clue. [Read more] [Shealah Craighead named Trump's official photographer] Published Friday, January 27, 2017 7:51:00 PM GMT US President Donald Trump's official photographer has a well-established client base in Washington DC and previously photographed Sarah Palin on the campaign trail. [Read more] [Samsung Galaxy S8 likely to come with same camera specs as S7] Published Friday, January 27, 2017 6:53:00 PM GMT Leaked product information indicates that the upcoming Galaxy S8's camera specification will remain unchanged compared to its predecessor. [Read more] [Selfly pocket-sized camera drone snaps to a smartphone when not in use] Published Friday, January 27, 2017 6:22:00 PM GMT Selfly is another pocket-sized consumer drone seeking funding on Kickstarter. When not in use, it folds into a compact shape that can be attached to an included smartphone case. [Read more] [Applying color theory to landscape photography] Published Friday, January 27, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT Color theory can be a very complex, but useful subject when applied to modern landscape photography. Ted Gore has written an excellent piece on color theory that helps outline its use in landscape photography today. [Read more] [Hasselblad CEO Oosting to leave next week] Published Friday, January 27, 2017 6:00:00 AM GMT The CEO who oversaw Hasselblad’s dramatic turn of fortunes over the past two years is to step down within the next week. Perry Oosting is widely credited with extracting the company from one of the worst periods in its 75-year history by finding new investors and helping to modernize the brand’s offerings with the H6D and X1D cameras. [Read more] [Hopes of Kodachrome relaunch put on ice] Published Thursday, January 26, 2017 8:24:00 PM GMT Hold your horses, all you would-be Egglestons: Kodachrome probably isn't about to make a comeback. [Read more] [LenzO underwater housing for iPhone 7 is rated for 100 meters] Published Thursday, January 26, 2017 7:27:00 PM GMT The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus can stand up to immersion in water, but if you want to dive deeper with your smartphone LenzO's dedicated underwater housing might be up your alley. [Read more] [Study finds consumers are ready to embrace selfies as a tool] Published Thursday, January 26, 2017 6:58:00 PM GMT A Sony-commissioned study has found that the top ten future uses for smartphone cameras will include banking, shopping and healthcare, among others. [Read more] [Ultimate travel kit - Thailand with Olympus' E-M1 II & 25mm prime lens] Published Thursday, January 26, 2017 12:00:00 PM GMT Thailand has incredible landscapes, delicious food and warm and friendly locals. DPR staffer Carey Rose came to realize that documenting a trip like this with a 50mm equivalent lens was a lot more difficult than he anticipated. [Read more] [Landscape shooter Lisa Bettany shares her story of healing through photography] Published Thursday, January 26, 2017 11:00:00 AM GMT Travel photographer Lisa Bettany's journey into photography literally began one step at a time as she recovered from a traumatic back injury. [Read more] [Throwback Thursday: Five camera accessories you probably didn't need] Published Thursday, January 26, 2017 9:00:00 AM GMT Plenty of useful camera accessories come on to the market every year – but among them are some real duds. We took a fond look back at some of the accessories of the past decade or so that left us scratching our heads. [Read more] [ZeroTech to introduce 4K action cam with built-in gimbal] Published Thursday, January 26, 2017 8:01:00 AM GMT Chinese drone manufacturer ZeroTech has announced a handheld action camera featuring a built-in 3-axis stabilization gimbal. The Rollcap will shoot 4K video and 13MP stills while providing +/-0.03° of angular vibration compensation. 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