New Leica, CMOS sensor history & more | DPReview Newsletter

[View in Browser]( IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Thursday, March 7, 2024 Another fantastic week at DPReview ends with another camera launch. Leica's SL3 is here, and we have your initial review! Also, don't miss our trip down memory lane to learn more about the origins of the CMOS sensors that power many of our modern imaging devices. Finally, we're celebrating the coming of Spring with a second installment of [last year's bracket-style debate]( tournament. You can suggest your debate topics at the bottom of this newsletter to be a part of the fun. And with that, let's get into it! — Shaminder Highlights [Leica SL3 initial review]( [Leica SL3 initial review]( The fourth camera in Leica's SL series of full-frame mirrorless cameras sees the 60MP BSI sensor from the Q3 and M11 models arrive with a significant interface redesign. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MPB [Find Out How Much Your Photo Gear Is Worth]( From Canon to Leica to Sony, MPB offers classic lenses at great prices. Recharge your creativity by shopping the largest global platform for buying and selling used photo and video gear. Each product is thoroughly inspected by MPB experts and backed by a 6-month warranty so you can shop with confidence. MPB buys gear directly from visual storytellers — find out how much yours is worth today. [Inventor of the modern CMOS sensor, Eric Fossum on space travel and metaphysical photons]( [Inventor of the modern CMOS sensor, Eric Fossum on space travel and metaphysical photons]( Eric Fossum, inventor of the modern CMOS sensor and DPReview forum regular, recently joined the B&H podcast and recalled his journey to developing the CMOS sensor. Here's what he had to say. News Updates [Nikon is acquiring RED Digital Cinema]( [Nikon is acquiring RED Digital Cinema]( Nikon has just announced it will be acquiring US cinema camera manufacturer RED Digital Cinema. [Can't find a Fujifilm X100VI? What are the alternatives?]( [Can't find a Fujifilm X100VI? What are the alternatives?]( The Fujifilm X100VI is already proving to be a popular camera, with the camera selling out at many online retailers. If you're in the market for a compact, large-sensor camera with a 35mm equiv (or similar) lens and don't want to wait for restocks, we have some alternatives for you. Further Reading Do you have a question you'd like to see in this section? [Email me.](mailto:newsletter@dpreview.com?subject=QofWeek_Suggestions) Last week, we asked you about your hottest photo debate topics and here are three that stood out. You'll have your chance to have your say on these and more questions starting next week as part of March's [Camera Debate Madness](. - What would you pick if you could only use primes or zooms for the rest of your life? - Is it still photography if you mask and edit everything in Photoshop? - Would you rather use today's top-of-the-line camera with only a kit lens or a mid-range camera from five years ago with five excellent prime lenses? Here's our next question of the week: What are your hottest photo world debates? Throw out your topics and we'll include them in our upcoming March camera debate tournament. [Let us know; click here to email me.](mailto:newsletter@dpreview.com?subject=PhotoDebate) [DPReview Wonders - send us a question]( Why is it called an F-stop? How does a flash work? What is the oldest camera in history? No question is too big or too small. What do you wonder about photography, video, history, culture, gear or creating? Submit your questions to our survey and we'll investigate the answers in upcoming articles! [DPReview Camera Debate Madness, vote for your champions]( March in the northern hemisphere means promises of Spring and longer days as well as banner events in the world of college and professional sports. For DPReview, it's also an opportunity for a good old-fashioned camera debate. [Lensrentals to grow collection through acquisition of BorrowLenses]( Lensrentals announced it would acquire parts of BorrowLenses. The move will add the San Francisco area as a location for in-person pick-up. DPReview 276 5th Avenue, Suite 704 - 3126 New York, NY 10001 You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review weekly newsletter. Click [here]( to forward to a friend. If you're new to this newsletter, you can subscribe [here](. [Unsubscribe]( | [Advertise]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Do Not Sell My P]( Information]( 2024 DPReview. All Rights Reserved.