Great Eight: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 review - Key Features 20MP Four Thirds MOS sensor Dual IS capability Depth from Defocus AF system 2.36M-dot tilting OLED EVF 1.04M-dot, vari-angle OLED touchscreen display 4K video / photo Weatherproof magnesium alloy body Wi-Fi with NFC The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is the company's flagship Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens camera, and the followup to the popular GX7. While sharing some similarities with its predecessor, such as a tilting electronic...

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Profoto launches collapsible OCF Beauty Dish - Profoto has launched the OCF Beauty Dish, a collapsible, lightweight, fabric version of its Softlight Reflector. Unlike the Softlight Reflector, the OCF Beauty Dish can be collapsed and stored in a carrying case when not in use, making it a more attractive option for photographers on the move. The OCF Beauty Dish is available in silver and white versions, and includes a diffuser, deflector plate, and carrying bag. Including the deflector plate ...

Sony introduces Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 30x travel zoom - Sony is unveiling its third in a series of 30x zoom compacts, the Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. It offers a built-in pop-up EVF like the HX90, and uses an 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor with Bionz X processor capable of 1080p HD video. Its zoom lens covers an equivalent 24-720mm range and is equipped with Optical SteadyShot stabilization. Size-wise, it's just a tad bit smaller than the RX100 series, making it shirt pocketable. Wi-Fi and NFC are inclu...

'Details matter': Ian Goode on visual storytelling - Ian Goode has over 12 years of experience working in advertising, and until recently owned a production company that specialized in photo illustration and compositing. He has a keen eye for the subtle influences that details can have on an image as a whole, and on the story that it tells. In his PIX 2015 talk, he brings his perspective from advertising to the creation of any imagery, stressing the importance of storytelling in photography...

Lee introduces 15-stop Super Stopper neutral density filter - Lee Filters has announced it is to offer a neutral density filter that converts what would normally be a two-second exposure into one that lasts 17 hours and 4 minutes. The new Super Stopper reduces the amount of light entering the lens by a massive 15 stops, to enable especially long shutter speeds in normal daylight conditions. Available for the 100mm, SW150 and Sev5n ranges, the filter is made from what Lee describes as 'high-...

Ona launches Clifton leather backpack - Luxury camera bag manufacturer Ona has launched a new leather backpack that is its first bag to feature a completely removable insert as well as removable dividers. The Clifton is designed to hold a DSLR with a lens attached along with up to six other lenses or accessories, as well as a laptop or tablet of up to 13in. Made with Italian leather on the front facing and air mesh on the back and under the shoulder pads, the bag weighs 1.7 kg/3.8 lb and me...

UPDATED: Sony a6300 real-world samples - The Sony a6300 has some sizable shoes to step into. With a 24MP CMOS APS-C sensor, 8 fps continuous shooting with live view, 425-point on-sensor phase detect AF system and 4K video capture it looks like a solid update to the a6000, at least on paper. We've been shooting with the a6300 for a few days and we've just added several images to our gallery of real-world samples. Please note that we currently do not have Raw support for the a6300. We'll be a...

CP+ 2016: DPReview behind-the-scenes - Between all of our hands-on features, video stand reports, Instagraming, press-room snacking and bemused wandering, we shot a lot of extra footage this year at CP+ 2016 in Yokohama. Sure, much of it is a little shaky (hot cans of coffee from a vending machine will change your life). And the sensor might have been a bit dusty. And most of it was just silly, fueled by jet-lag induced delirium. But we assembled some clips anyway and figured it'd give you ...

Sony announces development of wireless flash control system - To kick off WPPI in Las Vegas, Sony has announced that it's developing a wireless radio flash control system for its range of flashguns. Consisting of the FA-WRC1M radio commander and FA-WRR1 receiver, the system will provide control over 15 flashes in 5 groups up to 30m away. It will offer sync speeds up to 1/250th sec as well as a high sync speed. No pricing has been given, but Sony estimates the system will be available this s...

What a view: Aukey Super Wide Angle lens quick review - Aukey is a mobile device accessory maker that has been in the clip-on lens business for quite some time. We've had a chance to try out one of the company's latest models, the 'Super Wide Angle' lens which at 238 degrees offers quite an extreme angle of view. Read more

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