Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter [DPReview: Digital Photography Review]( [DPReview on Facebook]( [DPReview on Twitter]( The Digital Photography Review Newsletter The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 400,000 subscribers Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Good day, and welcome to the 868th DPReview newsletter! This was a big week for product launches! Nikon unveiled a retro-styled APS-C Z-mount camera, called the Nikon Z fc. It's essentially a Z50 in a highly stylized body and it looks and feels just like a 1980's FM2 film camera. Nikon also announced a budget 28mm F2.8 lens for Z-mount, shipping this fall. In other new product news, Canon announced a 14-35mm F4 L lens for RF-mount, shipping this August. Speaking of Canon, Barney chatted with Canon executive Go Tokura, who provided some interesting insights into the company's future product planning. Thanks for reading and stay cool! Dan --------------------------------------------------------------- Hands-on with the new Nikon Z fc The Nikon Z fc is a retro-styled APS-C camera that's packed with dials to encourage a more 'hands-on' shooting experience. Well, we've gotten our hands on a pre-production model – come take a tour of all its design details right here. [Read our Nikon Z fc hands-on explainer]( Canon interview: 'Development of compact devices supporting 8K is a very high priority' As part of our ongoing series of executive interviews at major camera and lens companies, we talked recently with Go Tokura, Chief Executive of the Image Communication Business Operations at Canon. [Read our Canon executive interview]( with Nikon's NIKKOR Z 28mm F2.8 Special Edition Nikon's newest Z-mount lens, the NIKKOR Z 28mm F2.8 Special Edition, is a retro-styled and impressively affordable full-frame lens. Take a closer look in our hands-on tour. [Read our Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 hands-on]( Z fc pre-production sample gallery The Z fc is the second crop-sensor Nikon camera to use the company's new Z-mount, built around the same 20.9MP sensor as the Nikon Z50. Jump into our sample gallery to get a sense of its image quality. [View our Nikon Z fc pre-production sample gallery]( News updates [Nikon will no longer include USB-C charger with its Z7, Z7 II mirrorless camera systems]( Published Wednesday, June 30, 2021 4:26:00 PM GMT Nikon Japan says the omission of the EH-7P charger is due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. [Parrot’s new Anafi AI drone features 4G connectivity and an insect-inspired design]( Published Wednesday, June 30, 2021 4:10:00 PM GMT European drone company Parrot is releasing a new drone, the Anafi AI, in the second half of 2021. Notably, it's the first to use 4G as a main data link between the drone and remote. [China shares video of its Zhurong Rover landing on Mars, marking country's first time on Martian surface]( Published Wednesday, June 30, 2021 1:31:00 PM GMT China's historic Tianwen-1 mission to Mars is the country's first independent interplanetary mission. As part of the mission, the Zhurong Rover landed on Mars earlier this month. China has published new imagery of the momentous event. [Pentax 77mm F1.8 Limited sample gallery]( Published Wednesday, June 30, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT Back in February, Ricoh released three HD Pentax-FA Limited lenses: the HD Pentax-FA 31mm F1.8 Limited, HD Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited and HD Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited. We've been shooting with the 77mm recently and we've just posted a gallery of samples. [Want to know more about the Nikon Z fc? Come and ask us (almost) anything on Reddit]( Published Tuesday, June 29, 2021 7:49:00 PM GMT We're conducting an ad hoc AMA over on Reddit, trying to address any questions about the Nikon Z fc and its operation. Come along if there's something you want to know. [New Sony a1 firmware update (version 1.10) addresses EVF and IBIS issues some users were experiencing]( Published Tuesday, June 29, 2021 5:19:00 PM GMT The firmware update appears to fix an EVF blackout issue and an in-body image stabilization activation issue that plagued some a1 users, including a number of DPReview forums members. [Hands-on with Nikon's NIKKOR Z 28mm F2.8 Special Edition]( Published Tuesday, June 29, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT Nikon's newest Z-mount lens, the NIKKOR Z 28mm F2.8 Special Edition, is a retro-styled and impressively affordable full-frame lens. Take a closer look in our hands-on tour. [Canon launches RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM wide-angle zoom lens]( Published Tuesday, June 29, 2021 4:17:00 AM GMT Canon has announced the RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM, a more affordable wide-angle alternative to its existing RF 15-35mm F2.8. The lens will be available in August with a recommended price of $1700. [Nikon Z fc Initial Review]( Published Tuesday, June 29, 2021 4:15:00 AM GMT We've been shooting with Nikon's stylishly retro Z fc for the past few days, so let's dig in to see what this 20MP APS-C Z-mount camera offers. [DPReview TV: Nikon Z fc hands-on preview]( Published Tuesday, June 29, 2021 4:00:00 AM GMT In this hands-on preview, Chris and Jordan compare the new Nikon Z fc to the classic Nikon film SLRs that inspired it. [Nikon Z fc pre-production sample gallery]( Published Tuesday, June 29, 2021 4:00:00 AM GMT We battled our way through the 100°F heat over the weekend to bring you photos shot with a pre-production Nikon Z fc and both of its kit lenses. [Hands-on with the Nikon Z fc]( Published Tuesday, June 29, 2021 4:00:00 AM GMT The Nikon Z fc is a retro-styled APS-C camera that's packed with dials to encourage a more 'hands-on' shooting experience. Well, we've gotten our hands on a pre-production model – come take a tour of all its design details right here. [Nikon announces NIKKOR Z 28mm F2.8 (SE) and development of Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR]( Published Tuesday, June 29, 2021 4:00:00 AM GMT Alongside the new retro-styled Z fc and its vintage-inspired 16-50mm kit zoom, Nikon has released a compact 28mm prime for full-frame and has also announced the development of a long-awaited 18-140mm zoom for DX format. [Nikon announces Z fc style-focused APS-C mirrorless camera]( Published Tuesday, June 29, 2021 4:00:00 AM GMT Nikon has formally revealed the Z fc, a 21MP APS-C mirrorless camera that recalls the style of its classic FE and FM SLRs but uses its latest 'Z' lens mount. [How did NASA's Perseverance rover capture its first selfie on Mars with Ingenuity? This is how.]( Published Monday, June 28, 2021 9:17:00 PM GMT In April, NASA shared a selfie of its Perseverance rover with the Ingenuity helicopter. What may have seemed like a simple selfie was a massive feat of engineering and image processing. [Video: ‘Sh*t Leica Photographers Say’ is a playful parody on the Leica-owner stereotype]( Published Monday, June 28, 2021 6:05:00 PM GMT Whether or not you find this video humorous might depend on whether you have a Leica sitting on your shelf or not. [Blackmagic RAW version 2.1 brings native Apple M1 support, improved Premiere Pro plugin]( Published Monday, June 28, 2021 3:06:00 PM GMT While DaVinci Resolve received native Apple silicon support back in March, Blackmagic RAW was left behind—until now. [Canon interview: 'Development of compact devices supporting 8K is a very high priority']( Published Monday, June 28, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT As part of our ongoing series of executive interviews at major camera and lens companies, we talked recently with Go Tokura, Chief Executive of the Image Communication Business Operations at Canon. [What you need to know before buying your first lens]( Published Sunday, June 27, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT In this guide we'll lead you step-by-step through the process of understanding the different kinds of lenses available for both DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, and choosing the right one for your needs. [DPReview TV: F1.4 or F2.0? Which are the best Fujifilm primes?]( Published Saturday, June 26, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT The guys at DPReview TV always go above and beyond to produce their videos. This video comparison of Fujifilm's F1.4 and F2 primes show just how dedicated they are, with Chris powering through the pain after suffering a nasty injury. [PSA: If you use a Western Digital My Book Live HDD, disconnect it now]( Published Friday, June 25, 2021 6:45:00 PM GMT Some Western Digital My Book Live users are reporting complete data loss. Western Digital is advising users of the network-connected external hard drive to disconnect it from the internet immediately. [EarthCam collaborates with Sony on two new high-resolution timelapse cameras]( Published Friday, June 25, 2021 3:38:00 PM GMT EarthCam, a provider of webcam technology and services for the likes of NASA, CNN and Walt Disney Pictures, recently released two new high-resolution time-lapse cameras. They feature Sony's imaging technology. [See how the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM performs on a real estate photo shoot]( Published Friday, June 25, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT Photographer Wasim Muklashy recently took Sony's FE 14mm F1.8 GM to a professional real estate shoot in Sherwood, Oregon – take a look at the results from this ultra-sharp and ultra-wide lens. [Film Fridays: Review & samples: a rehoused Lomo 40mm F4 for Leica M-mount]( Published Friday, June 25, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT With limited quantities available and selling for roughly $350 (USD), this re-housed Lomo lens – from the brand PPP – offers a unique 'dreamy' output. Our pals over at 35mmc got their hands on an early model and have a full review and samples. [Lexar developing SD Express & microSD Express cards, a format not yet supported by any camera]( Published Thursday, June 24, 2021 10:18:00 PM GMT Lexar claims the cards will offer read/write speeds of 410MB/s and 824MB/s, respectively. And, although they will technically be backwards compatible with SD card slots, there is a major caveat. [NVIDIA Canvas is an AI-powered tool that turns your sketches into photorealistic scenes]( Published Thursday, June 24, 2021 6:35:00 PM GMT In early 2019, NVIDIA showed off a new AI project, GauGAN. The tool turned sketches and doodles into photorealistic scenes. Now known as NVIDIA Canvas, the tool is ready for the public, and it promises impressive results. [Video: Smarter Every Day shows the science behind film development]( Published Thursday, June 24, 2021 3:25:00 PM GMT A visit to a film processing lab shows how film gets developed, scanned and corrected, for the Smarter Every Day YouTube channel. If you don't know how film works this video will show you. Spoiler: it isn't magic! [Super-tele sweet spot: Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 sample gallery]( Published Thursday, June 24, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT The new Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 super-telephoto lens enters a crowded field of options for Sony's E-mount cameras, but provides great optical performance with a compromise between existing 100-400mm and 200-600mm options. [Lensbaby announces new Obscura system, a modern take on pinhole photography]( Published Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:14:00 PM GMT Lensbaby’s newest product is attempting to go back to the future. The Obscura 16 and Obscura 50 are modern takes on pinhole photography, plus there's an Obscura Optic for Lensbaby's Optic Swap system. 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