Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, June 16, 2022

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 Thursday, June 16, 2022 Unless you're a fan of software updates, it probably wasn't the most exciting week in the photography world. But Leica did announce two new limited-edition cameras this week, so...at least we have that going for us. In all seriousness though, there was a selection of third-party lenses released for an array of camera systems and plenty of other smaller announcements, ranging from [DJI's L-mount announcement]( to [Sony's a1 and a7S III firmware updates](. Below is a round-up of our coverage over the past week. Gannon --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hands-on with the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Lens]( We've gone hands-on with Fujifilm's new XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 lens, to take a look at what Fujifilm's longest super-telephoto zoom to date has to offer APS-C shooters. [DPReview TV: Top five annoying camera quirks]( While cameras are becoming more packed with features and functionality with each generation, there are still issues that need resolving. In this video, DPReview TV's Chris and Jordan break down the five most annoying camera quirks they just can't overlook. And no need to worry, no R5 cameras were harmed in the making of this video. [A bit confused: what's a HEIF and why do we need 10-bit stills and video?]( More and more camera manufacturers are adding HEIF and 10-bit capture for both stills and video. But what is HEIF and what are the benefits of 10-bit capture modes? We break down all the details to help you decide whether you should be using these new(ish) technologies. [Leica's latest limited-edition camera is a gold-plated M10-P kit expected to sell for $50K]( Do you have a five-digit sum burning a hole in your wallet? Or, do you happen to be [Johann van der Smut]( If so, Leica's latest limited-edition camera might be just what you need. As for the rest of us, we'll admire it from afar. [Adobe Lightroom updates: Video editing, new presets, more AI and other key improvements]( Adobe Lightroom (macOS, Windows, iOS, Android) now lets you edit video, just as you would your normal still images. Adobe has also added Adaptive Presets, which let you target specific areas, such as a subject or the sky, with individual presets. Other news [Nik Collection 5 announced with redesigned Color Efex and Analog Efex plug-ins]( Published Thursday, June 16, 2022 5:02:00 PM GMT DxO has announced Nik Collection 5. The suite of eight plug-ins includes redesigned Color Efex and Analog Efex plug-ins, plus Viveza and Silver Efex, which were rebuilt last year. [Tamron announces $799 17-70mm F2.8 image-stabilized lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras]( Published Thursday, June 16, 2022 2:13:00 PM GMT The standard zoom lens features Tamron’s Vibration Compensation (VC) image stabilization technology and a constant F2.8 aperture across its entire focal length range. [DPReview TV is on TikTok!]( Published Thursday, June 16, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT We're excited to announce that DPReview TV is now on TikTok! Follow our channel to see exclusive content from Chris and Jordan that you won't find on YouTube, weekly news updates, photography tips and more. [DJI announces the RS 3, DJI RS 3 Pro and DJI Transmission]( Published Wednesday, June 15, 2022 8:08:00 PM GMT DJI has announced three new tools for video makers: the RS 3, RS 3 Pro – a continuation of their Ronin series of gimbals – and Transmission, a first-time wireless solution. [Video: See Photoshop's new 'Photo Restoration' Neural Filter in action]( Published Wednesday, June 15, 2022 5:14:00 PM GMT Adobe is teasing another of its impressive, AI-powered Neural Filters. The new filter, Photo Restoration, can repair old and damaged images in a single click. [Meike announces $399 8mm F2.8 lens for Micro Four Thirds camera systems]( Published Wednesday, June 15, 2022 2:43:00 PM GMT The lens is fully manual and offers a 16mm full-frame equivalent focal length. It features a physical aperture dial, a minimum focusing distance of 25cm (9.8") and weighs 480g (1lb). [DJI joins L-mount alliance, adds ProRes 4444 XQ video capture to Ronin 4D]( Published Wednesday, June 15, 2022 2:10:00 PM GMT This makes DJI the fifth entity to join the L-mount alliance, joining Leica, Leitz Cine, Panasonic and Sigma as partners in the mission to create 'one unified lens mount standard.' [We're hiring! DPReview is looking for a Reviews Editor]( Published Wednesday, June 15, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT Do you want to shape and create content for the largest audience of photography and video enthusiasts in the world? DPReview is hiring a Reviews Editor to join our Seattle-based team. [Shooting the Velocity Invitational at Laguna Seca with the Canon EOS R3]( Published Wednesday, June 15, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT Canon Explorer of Light Larry Chen visits California's Laguna Seca Raceway to shoot the Velocity Invitational with the Canon EOS R3. Go behind the scenes to see what it takes to shoot some of the most valuable race cars in the world. [Adobe says Photoshop for web will be free for everyone...eventually]( Published Tuesday, June 14, 2022 5:36:00 PM GMT Although Adobe says it will eventually make the web-based version of Photoshop free for all to use, the beta testing is currently limited to Canada (we're quite sure Chris and Jordan had nothing to do with this, but you never know). [Adobe Lightroom updates: Video editing, new presets, more AI and other key improvements]( Published Tuesday, June 14, 2022 4:49:00 PM GMT Adobe has released a major update to its Lightroom ecosystem that includes video editing capabilities, new preset functionality and much more. [Capture One 22 (15.3.0) adds improved tethering, Magic Eraser and more]( Published Tuesday, June 14, 2022 3:03:00 PM GMT Capture One 22 (15.3.0) is available now and includes major updates to features and performance, including wireless tethering for Sony, a new Magic Eraser tool, UI improvements and more. [A bit confused: what's a HEIF and why do we need 10-bit stills and video?]( Published Tuesday, June 14, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT 10-bit video, 10-bit stills modes and the ability to shoot 'HEIF' files are increasingly being added to cameras. But what's do these modes achieve? We to look at how data is captured, how it's stored and what benefits you should expect from 10-bit capture. [Sony brings 8K 4:2:2 10-bit video, reduced res lossless Raw stills to its flagship a1 camera via firmware update]( Published Tuesday, June 14, 2022 4:00:00 AM GMT In addition to the new stills and video capture modes for the a1, Sony has also released a minor firmware update for its a7S III full-frame mirrorless camera. [Oskar Barnack's 0-Series Leica prototype camera sold for a record-setting $15M at auction]( Published Monday, June 13, 2022 4:34:00 PM GMT Oskar Barnack's personal Leica 0-Series prototype camera was expected to sell for up to $3M at the 40th Leitz Photographica Auction. This past weekend, the camera significantly exceeded expectations and sold for just over $15M, breaking the previous record set in 2018 by a different 0-Series prototype camera. [Venus Optics announces $499 Laowa 90mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras]( Published Monday, June 13, 2022 3:18:00 PM GMT The lens offers a maximum 2x magnification ratio and is available to purchase today for Canon RF, L, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems. [What are 'mist filters' and what do they do to your photographs?]( Published Monday, June 13, 2022 1:26:00 PM GMT Have you ever come across a 'Pro Mist' or 'Cinebloom' filter and wondered what they do, or why you might want them? This little guide will help you get started on your mist filter journey. [Hubble determines the mass of an isolated black hole speeding around the Milky Way Galaxy]( Published Sunday, June 12, 2022 1:35:00 PM GMT For the first time, and aided by the Hubble Space Telescope, researchers have measured the mass of an isolated black hole through the Milky Way Galaxy. [DPReview TV: Top five annoying camera quirks]( Published Saturday, June 11, 2022 2:00:00 PM GMT While none of these are deal-breaking issues, here are some the annoying camera quirks that really get under Chris and Jordan's skin. [Leica's latest limited-edition camera is a gold-plated M10-P kit expected to sell for $50K]( Published Friday, June 10, 2022 6:46:00 PM GMT This could be one of Leica's most expensive limited-edition kits if they do end up retailing for the prices they're expected to fetch. [Photographer uses AI to create unique camera designs inspired by pop culture]( Published Friday, June 10, 2022 3:49:00 PM GMT Who wouldn't want a camera that looks like R2-D2 from Star Wars? Mathieu Stern used DALL-E 2 AI to generate an R2-D2 camera and many more amazing camera designs. [Film Friday: Is 510 Pyro the next great film developer?]( Published Friday, June 10, 2022 1:00:00 PM GMT James DeFehr developed Pyro 510, a film developer that promises extremely fine grain, high contrast, expanded tonal control and long shelf life. It looks like a promising developer for black and white film enthusiasts. 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. © 2022 [dpreview.com]( Digital Photography Review, all rights reserved. DPReview, 428 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA