Now that we have full reviews published on Canon and Nikon's flagship pro cameras, we've spent some time laying out the basic differences between the two. Read more
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July 2016 news and reviews
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July 30
Shooting waterfalls can be a tricky proposition, but with these helpful tips you'll be able to shoot stunning images of waterfalls in no time at all. Read more
Researchers have developed a method to correct perspective distortion and simulate the use of longer lenses for close-shot selfies. The technology could be used to virtually 'swap lenses' or 're-pose' for portraits to achieve particular artistic effect. Read more
July 29
The British Film Institute (BFI) has published a video essay on how Stanley Kubrick used an extremely rare and fast Zeiss lens to achieve a unique look when shooting his movie Barry Lyndon. Read more
As they reach their tenth anniversary, our friends over at LensRentals look back over their ten favorite products from the last decade. Ranging from high-end exotica to must-have video accessories, the list makes clear how diverse a range of needs and products our industry covers. Read more
Ricoh's Theta+ Video app for editing 360° video and time-lapse footage from the Ricoh Theta camera is now available for Android users. The software allows video to be re-mapped to different projections, such as 'Little Planet' as well as allowing color adjustments. Read more
Meteor showers and aurora over Antarctica light up the 2016 shortlist for the Royal Museums Greenwich's Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. See more
July 28
With a DxOMark Mobile Score of 88 the Sony Xperia X Performance ranks alongside the best devices in the class, the HTC 10 and Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. Read more
Facebook's $30,000 Surround 360 camera records up to 8K 360-video using 17 camera modules. Now the company has posted instruction manuals on GitHub detailing how to build the camera and install its software. Read more
Getty Images is facing a $1 billion lawsuit from a photographer who alleges that the company has been profiting from photos she donated to the Library of Congress. Read more
Nikon has released some early sample images from its unique AF-S 105mm F1.4. Read more
We're turning back the clock to this day in 2004 when Fujifilm dropped six new fixed lens cameras on the world, as camera companies were wont to do back then. Read more
July 27
The Microsoft Pix app aims to out-do your stock iPhone app by analyzing captured image bursts for image quality and facial expressions, selecting and optimizing the best exposures. Read more
The new Xiaomi Redmi Pro offers several high-end features, including a dual-camera, OLED-display and all-metal body, at an entry-level price point. Read more
Photography community and marketplace EyeEm is making it easier for photographers to join its service by opening up its Web-based image uploading tool to all new and existing users. Read more
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is the company's latest professional/sports DSLR. As well as boosting its shooting to 14 fps, it also gains touchscreen-controlled 4K video. With the Olympics around the corner, is the big Canon ready for Rio? Read more
Nikon has unveiled a world's first: a 105mm F1.4 full-frame lens with autofocus. Arriving in late August, it will cost $2200. Read more
July 26
Leica's Q compact camera has been given a functionality boost with a firmware update that adds the option to shoot Raw-only, and extends the longest shutter speed from 30 seconds to 120 seconds. Read more
Adobe has announced the launch of Lightroom for Apple TV, allowing Creative Cloud subscribers to bring their Lightroom collections straight to their living rooms. Read more
The Prisma app uses neural networks and machine learning to turn your photos into 'paintings' in the style of famous artists. After its launch on iOS a month ago, it's now available for Google's Android OS. Read more
Lenovo's latest flagship smartphone comes with a stabilized 21MP camera, manual control and the ability to add accessory modules. It all adds up to one of the year's most interesting mobile photography products so far. Read more
A peek inside Getty's Rio office reveals plenty of hard work, a bunch of robots, and a whole lot of nice camera bodies and lenses. Read more
Chinese lens manufacturer Venus Optics is preparing to introduce a 12mm lens that it claims will be the world’s widest F2.8 lens with fully corrected distortion. Going under the Laowa brand name, the lens will be called Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D. Read more
July 25
A recently published video documents the process of making the world's largest contact print. Learn more
Telecom giant Verizon will acquire Yahoo and its web properties, including Flickr, for $4.83 billion. Read more
We awarded the Nikon D500 and D750 91% and 90% respectively. They both received gold awards. They're about the same size, pretty much the same weight and currently, they both cost about the same amount of money, too. So which one is right for you? Read on
July 24
While pricey, the Panono 360 camera is a beginner-friendly way to experiment with VR, producing excellent results with very little user input. Read more
Canon's low-cost 28mm prime for its mirrorless system isn't shy about getting up close and personal. Read more
July 23
Getting the right composition for landscape photographs can be challenging. In this article, DPReview writer Chris Williams outlines some tips to make the process as painless as possible. Read more
July 22
A Tokyo-based startup has successfully crowdfunded a campaign to put into production a glasses-mounted camera designed to take a photo when the wearer winks or blinks. Read more
Comprehensive manual settings and DNG Raw shooting make the Huawei P9 stand out in terms of photographic control, though image quality doesn't quite match the best-in-class. Read more
July 21
Thanks to built-in LEDs and very close focusing abilities, Canon's 28mm F3.5 for EOS M offers a great place to start learning more about shooting macro. Read review
Wolffepack is putting a new spin on the traditional photography backpack. Read more
Affinity Photo 1.5 will incorporate advanced HDR functionality and batch processing among other workflow enhancements when it's released this fall. Read more
The Walkera Voyager 4 consumer-level drone comes with a 16x zoom lens in its camera and can be controlled across large distances using its 4G connectivity feature.
As part of its latest marketing campaign, car manufacturer Bentley has created a 53 billion pixel image, made up of more than 700 individual photographs. Read more
YouTube channel ‘The Slow Mo Guys’ has posted a new video showcasing its fastest frame rate content to date: 343,915 fps, to be precise. Watch now
July 20
Software manufacturer Adobe has updated its Camera Raw application to make it compatible with the Raw files created by Fujifilm’s new X-T2 camera. Read more
SLIK's LITE series tripods come with an integrated LED flashlight and a new Rapid Flip Mechanism that allows for faster locking and unlocking in addition to improved portability and easier storage. Read more
Canon's PowerShot G7 X Mark II enthusiast compact takes everything that made its predecessor so appealing while improving both user experience and performance. Read review
Jeremy Cowart is a successful commercial and editorial photographer, who has taken pictures of some of the world's biggest celebrities. So why is he getting into the hotel business? Read more
SmugMug's latest film features street photographer Dave Powell, the man behind the popular blog 'Shoot Tokyo'. Watch the video
Leica has announced that it is to introduce a version of its premium f/2 standard lens for the M system finished in anodized silver. The new silver version of the lens will cost a little extra, at $7995 / £5900. Read more
A Polish photographer familiar with the Fukushima exclusion zone has accused Keow Wee Loong of mis-representing his photos of the abandonment in the region. Read more
July 19
Sony recently announced its pro-level normal prime for its FE mount: the 50mm F1.4 ZA. But how does it stack up against the venerable 55mm F1.8 ZA? We put the two lenses head-to-head to take a look at sharpness, bokeh, coma, and longitudinal CA. Read more
The compact and lightweight CASE Remote Air allows you to control your DSLR remotely and offers special modes, such as focus stacking and time-lapse. Read more
Aputure has unveiled the Amaran AL-M9, an affordable and lightweight pocket-sized LED panel. Read more
A new timelapse from video production company Visual Suspect turns Hong Kong's skyline on its head. Read more
Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo is the largest underwater imaging equipment supplier in the world, and from their point of view the Canon EOS-1DX II is hands-down an underwater photographer/videographer's best choice. Read more
Mindshift Gear has given the Moose Peterson backpack range an update with new design elements and materials, according to the California-based company. Read more
July 18
Samyang is making good on its promise of a new lens every week for five weeks, kicking things off with a XEEN 135mm T2.2 cinema lens. Read more
A Hong Kong-based startup is looking to fund production of Nico360, a waterproof 360-degree camera. Read more
4K video capability was one of the big surprises in the X-T2's specification. We've taken a closer look at how the camera operates in movie mode and added a sample video to our First Impressions Review. Read more
Phase One has announced the 40-80mm LS F4.0-5.6 and 75-150mm LS F4.0-5.6 Schneider Kreuznach 'Blue Ring' zoom lenses, both optimized for the company's full frame (53.7 x 40.4mm) medium format system. Read more
July 17
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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’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 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
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
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
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-based service that allows you to borrow from a wide variety of equipment - old and new - for $149 per month. Read more
July 12
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 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
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 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 imagery of the Orion Nebula shows more planetary mass than researchers previously believed to exist within the Orion Nebula. Read more
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
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
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
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 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
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 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'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
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
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
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
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 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
Dronestagram has announced winners of its 2016 Drone Photography Contest. Winners were chosen from 5900 entries submitted from 28 countries. Read more
July 7
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
A camera strap with a unique approach to taking some weight off your shoulders is looking for funding on Kickstarter. Read more
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
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
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 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
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
The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II carries over a lot of the specs of its predecessor, along with a number of improvements. One major change is the processor, upgraded to the Digic 7 engine. What does that mean for image quality? Take a look. Read more
July 4
Everyone loves getting a postcard in the mail, but in the age of email and texting they've become a rarity. Thankfully, there's an app for that – quite a few in fact! They'll put your photo on a postcard and send it through old-fashioned mail. We put five apps to the test. Read more
July 3
When most photographers want a new accessory or piece of gear to get a shot, they can usually pick it up without much trouble at a local store or online. But when you're a photographer living in Antarctica, you have to be a little more resourceful. Read more
July 2
If you've got a tripod, you're well on your way to taking excellent firework photos. We've got some tips for absolute beginners and those who are looking to try something a little different. Read more
July 1
Sigma has announced new firmware for one of its super tele zooms that has a problem with exposure when used with the Nikon D500 and Sigma’s 1.4x tele convertor. Read more
A rare Nikon F SLR camera with the original cloth-type shutter and a Nippon Kogaku Tokyo Japan 1:1.4 F = 50mm lens has surfaced in an eBay auction. Read more
From mountain peaks to dim music venues, we've been all over with the Pentax K-1. The 36MP, weather-sealed full-frame camera just screams to be taken adventures, so that's exactly what we've done. See gallery
President Barack Obama's official photographer keeps things light and simple with a trio of go-to lenses and a couple of Canon bodies. Read more
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