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July 17
Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus X-T2: Seven key differences

With the X-T2 and X-Pro2, Fujifilm offers two flagship cameras that have a lot in common, but are designed for slightly different purposes. So which one should you buy? We've broken down the key differences. Read more

July 16
Behind the shot: Praia da Adraga at blue hour

Landscape shooter and DPR regular Nicolas Alexander Otto shares what went into creating an image of a rocky coastline during the blue hour in this behind-the-scenes. Learn more

July 15
Samyang teases 'summer blockbuster' lens announcements

Korean lens manufacturer Samyang has announced that it intends to enjoy a summer of new lenses in what it is calling a ‘Samyang Blockbuster’, starting on Monday 18th July and running until 15th August. Read more

Apple planning to open imaging research lab in France

Apple is planning to open a dedicated imaging research laboratory in Grenoble, France. At the new facility the mobile device maker will work on the development of image sensors and imaging technologies for its iOS devices. Read more

DPReview is partnering with USA Landscape Photographer of the Year 2016

USA Landscape Photographer of the Year was founded in 2013 by Charlie Waite, one of the world's most respected landscape photographers. This year, DPReview is partnering with the competition to create a new category - Read more

Sony 35mm FE lens firmware update improves manual focus reliability

Sony has issued firmware updates for its 35mm full-frame primes which claim to improve focus point reliability when using manual focus for long periods of time. Read more

Magnum and LensCulture announce inaugural Photography Award winners

The winners of Magnum's first photography competition have been announced, honoring a total of 44 photographers from around the globe. Read more

July 14
Globell launches Kickstarter campaign for new screen calibration device

Software distributor Globell has announced plans to introduce a new screen calibration device if it gets enough support from the Kickstarter campaign it has just begun. The company claims its proposed globellColorMeter can calibrate almost any computer monitor in three steps. Read more

Zenmuse Z3 is DJI's first aerial zoom camera

The Zenmuse Z3 aerial camera captures 12MP images on a 1/2.3" Sony sensor and offers an equivalent zoom range of 22-77mm. It comes with upgraded stabilization and gimbal technology and can be used with a range of existing DJI drones. Read more

'Our goal is to satisfy everyone': an interview with Fujifilm execs

Following the launch of the Fujifilm X-T2 last week, we sat down with senior executives from Fujifilm to talk about the new camera, Fujifilm's plans for lenses, and why the company is putting a lot of energy into video. Read more

Photographer captures the ruin of Fukushima's exclusion zone

A photographer has published photos from inside Fukushima's exclusion zone, where few have entered since some 170,000 evacuees fled a nuclear disaster. Read more

July 13
Adobe boosts Lightroom Mobile with Raw editing for iOS

Adobe’s Lightroom Mobile apps for Apple and Android have both been given significant updates that allow users a much wider range of controls when editing and shooting. The update for iOS adds Raw editing, a feature Android users have already been enjoying. Read more

Peak Design launches Everyday backpack, tote and sling bags on Kickstarter

Peak Design has launched four new bags in its Everyday product line: the Everyday Backpack in 20L and 30L sizes, the Everyday Tote, and the Everyday Sling. Read more

Polaroid Swing is a new take on Apple's Live Photos

The Polaroid Swing app records 60 frames in a quick burst and combines them into an animated image. Playback is triggered by a swipe or device motion. Read more

A photographer's intro to the world of video

Virtually every modern camera offers video, but getting the most out of it is harder than just pressing the [REC] button. Richard Butler looks at the lessons he's learned as he's started shooting video. Read more

Vorticity: Time-lapse captures the drama of storm chasing

Mike Olbinski drove some 20,000 miles over the course of 18 days to put together one of the most compelling time-lapse videos we've seen in a long time. Read more

Parachut is a subscription service for borrowing expensive camera gear

Parachut is a subscription-based service that allows you to borrow from a wide variety of equipment - old and new - for $149 per month. Read more

July 12
Hasselblad and DJI announce 50MP medium-format drone kit

The first product of the collaboration between Hasselblad and drone maker DJI will be a long range drone fitted with the same 50MP CMOS sensor that is used in the new X1D mirrorless camera. Read more

Wireless tethering on a budget: control your camera from your phone or tablet for $40

Wireless tethering is nothing new, but it's not exactly a cheap proposition. Well, that's changed, as Seattle-based photographer Alan Lawrence shows on his blog. For around $40, you can wirelessly control and transfer images from your DSLR to your phone or tablet. Read more

Huawei's Honor 8 comes with dual cam, no Leica branding

The latest model of Huawei's sub-brand Honor comes with a dual-camera that has identical specifications to the Leica-branded camera on the Huawei P9. Read more

Nikon D500 firmware update adds workaround for SD card errors

Nikon has released a firmware update for the D500, putting in place a workaround for an issue users have experienced with some UHS-II cards. Read more

New infrared image of Orion Nebula surprises ESO researchers

New infrared imagery of the Orion Nebula shows more planetary mass than researchers previously believed to exist within the Orion Nebula. Read more

Take a look around: traditional stills versus VR in Iceland

Recently, DPReview staffer Carey Rose took a personal trip to Iceland with the D810 in tow, while one of his travel buddies packed a Theta S along with his usual kit. Check out how the current state of accessible 360-degree stills capture compares to a good old-fashioned DSLR. Read more

July 11
8K Helium Super 35mm sensor on the way from RED

Movie camera manufacturer RED has announced that it will be introducing a new 8K sensor that it is calling Helium. The new sensor is much smaller than the current 8K Dragon sensor, which measures 40.96x21.6mm, but both sensors have 8192x4320 pixels. Read more

2016 iPhone Photography Award winners announced

The jury of this year's iPhone Photography Awards picked the winning images from thousands of entries made by photographers from 139 countries. Check out some of the winners. Read more

Photographer captures kayakers with help from drone-mounted Speedlites

Looking for a unique shot, adventure photographer Krystle Wright rigged up a couple of flash units to a drone to illuminate kayakers in near-darkness dropping down a 60ft waterfall. See video

Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Sample Gallery

Sony has just announced its Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens, a high quality normal for its E-mount Alpha line of cameras. At a shooting event in San Diego, we had a chance to go hands-on. Read more

Hands-on with Sony's wireless flash system, arriving in August

Sony's wireless radio flash system, which includes both a transmitter and receiver, is coming to retailers in August. Sony has announced pricing, and given us a brief opportunity to go hands-on. Read more

Sony announces FE 50mm F1.4 ZA prime lens

Sony has announced a new full-frame 50mm F1.4 FE lens. Bearing the Carl Zeiss label, this fast prime offers an 11-blade aperture and Zeiss T* coating. It's also incredibly sharp across the frame even wide open, with little axial CA to speak of and pleasing bokeh. Read more

Sony prices 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS G Master at $2600

Sony's premium telezoom for full-frame will cost $2600 when it reaches US consumers in July. The 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters designed for the 70-200 will each cost $550 and are also expected to ship in July. Read more

July 10
Put a stamp on it: The astrophotography of Matt Dieterich

What's the best way to get lots of people to see your photo? Get it on a postage stamp. Astrophotographer Matt Dieterich recently had this honor when one of his photos was selected for a stamp honoring the U.S. National Park Service. Read more

Interview: "The best image as fast as possible" – Motorola's approach to smartphone imaging

With the Moto G Plus and Moto Z series Motorola has launched a range of devices that take camera capabilities seriously. We had the chance to speak to three of its principal imaging engineers to find out more about the company's plans for mobile imaging. Read more

July 9
Dodging, burning... microwaving? A look inside Ansel Adams' darkroom

In a recent interview, Ansel Adams' son Michael gives a tour of his father's darkroom. While it's full of the traditional tools you might expect, Adams' darkroom and his printing techniques have a few unexpected touches. Read more

July 8
Phottix launches Spartan multi-purpose beauty dish/softbox

Lighting and accessory manufacturer Phottix has launched a light modifier for studio heads and hotshoe guns that can be used as a beauty dish as well as an octa softbox. Read more

Samsung launches first removable UFS memory cards

Samsung has announced that it is to produce the first removable versions of a new format of memory cards designed, it says, to replace the microSD card in portable electronic devices such as cameras, drones and phones. Read more

3rd annual International Drone Photography Contest winners announced

Dronestagram has announced winners of its 2016 Drone Photography Contest. Winners were chosen from 5900 entries submitted from 28 countries. Read more

July 7
FLM CP-Travel tripod aims for ultimate in portability and versatility

German photo accessory manufacturer FLM is launching a new travel tripod on indiegogo. The CP-Travel will be made of ten layers of carbon fiber and will be able to support up to 10 kg/22 lb of gear. Read more

Light raises $30M and provides update on L16 multi-lens camera

After listening to feedback from its pre-order customers, Light has decided to widen the zoom range and double the built-in memory of its L16 multi-lens camera before it starts shipping. The company has also raised an additional $30M in venture capital. Read more

Under pressure: Canon vs. Nikon in a hydraulic press

It's a question photographers have been asking since time immemorial – or since the 1970s, at any rate: which is best? Canon or Nikon? The brave souls over at the Hydraulic Press Channel are committed to finding out. See video

Elevating X-Trans? Fujifilm X-T2 First Impressions Review

The Fujifilm X-T2 is the company's latest SLR-style mirrorless camera. It takes the 24MP sensor from the X-Pro2 and runs with it, adding 4K video and a more sophisticated autofocus system. We shot our studio test and a samples gallery with the camera as we formed our first impressions. Read more

Faster flagship: Hands-on with the Fujifilm X-T2

When the X-Pro2 was announced earlier this year, it was only a matter of time before Fujifilm unveiled a replacement to its 'other' flagship, the X-T1. Right on cue, the X-T2 boasts the company's newest 24MP sensor, an AF joystick and a significant speed boost. Read more

Now with 4K: Fujifilm X-T2 offers 24MP, improved AF and video specs

Fujifilm has updated its premium SLR-style X-series lineup with the X-T2, bringing 4K video capture to its lineup for the first time. It also inheirits X-Pro2 features like a 24MP sensor and AF-point selection joystick. Read more

Fujifilm to update X-Pro2 firmware, releases new lens roadmap

Fujifilm has announced new firmware for its X-Pro2 mirrorless camera, bringing with it AF improvements as well as support for the new EF-X500 flash. In addition, the company has updated its lens roadmap. Read more

July 6
All about the details: Hasselblad X1D pre-production samples

We got our hands on a pre-production sample of the Hasselblad X1D 50MP mirrorless camera for a short time and were able to shoot some portraits. Image quality isn't final, but our first shots show impressive detail rendering. See gallery

Camera Lift-Strap eases camera weight by clipping to a backpack handle

A camera strap with a unique approach to taking some weight off your shoulders is looking for funding on Kickstarter. Read more

Hands On: RNI All Films 4.0, analog presets for Lightroom and ACR

Really Nice Images announced RNI All Films 4.0, the latest version of its film simulation presets for Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw. We took a few of the new film presets for a spin. Read more

Wanted: Homepage content tips and freelance writers!

We need your help! We're on the lookout for freelance writers to contribute news and short feature content for our homepage. Even if you don't want to write for us, we'd love you to submit tips on interesting and unusual photo-related content. Read more

July 5
National Geographic details how it searches for altered photographs

The cover photo for National Geographic’s February 1982 issue featured a camel train in front of the Pyramids at Giza. Soon after publishing the issue, National Geographic was called out for having manipulated the image. Read more

Huawei criticized for using DSLR-image in smartphone advert

Huawei has apologized for using an image that was taken with a Canon DSLR and lens in a smartphone advert after implying it had been taken with the mobile device's built-in camera. Read more

Special K? Pentax K-1 Review

To say that a full-frame Pentax DSLR is one of the most anticipated cameras of all-time is probably an understatement. With the arrival of the K-1, Pentaxians have finally had their wish granted, with an impressively spec'd camera at a relatively low price. We've been testing extensively to bring you our in-depth review. Read more

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