Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, 4 June 2015

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Thursday, 4 June 2015 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Welcome to the 563nd Digital Photography Review newsletter. We're gearing up for a busy summer of photography here at DPReview, as we complete reviews of several new cameras. We're almost finished with our reviews of Canon's newest Rebels, the T6s and T6i, as well as the current crop of superzoom compact cameras. We're also expecting final, fully-reviewable samples of the Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R in the next few days as well. For now though, let's take a look at some recent content highlights. Enthusiast stalwart: Nikon D7200 in-depth review Following up the success of Nikon's D7100 is no easy task, but the D7200 promises some notable feature upgrades. Its 24.2MP APS-C sensor is complemented by an updated 51-point AF system that claims sensitivity down to -3EV. Other enhancements include an increased buffer depth, 1080/60p video, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC and improved battery life. We've put Nikon's claims to the test in our in-depth review. Read our in-depth review of the Nikon D7200 Mono a mono: Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) hands-on Leica's new Monochrom M camera brings the black-and-white-only concept up to date with the technological advantages of the latest M (Typ 240) and M-P cameras. The main changes are a switch from CCD to CMOS sensors, and thus the introduction of live view and a jump to 24MP, along with a much better rear screen. We went hands-on with the new black-and-white beauty. Learn more about the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM real-world samples gallery The EF 50mm F1.8 STM is Canon's newest iteration of its classic 'nifty fifty' lens. It's a fast, inexpensive normal lens on a full frame DSLR, but also functions as an 80mm equivalent lens on Canon's APS-C bodies. How does it perform in real-world use? We've been using the lens for a few days and put together a gallery of samples. We took quite a few shots at wide apertures to see how the lens performed, but have also included photos taken at smaller apertures. View our gallery of samples taken with Canon's new EF 50mm F1.8 STM   Opinion: Is the M Monochrom Typ 246 an anachronism or a modern marvel? Before the popularization of color film, most cameras shot exclusively in black and white. Leica's M Monochrom (Typ 246) and its predecessor, the M Monochrom, are remarkable not only because they shoot in black and white, but because they offer no option for recording in color. Is the black-and-white-only digital camera a radical concept, or a costly novelty? We ponder its existence. Click to read our opinion of the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Art Wolfe: Auroras (and a bit of the unexpected) in Iceland No stranger to Iceland's stunning landscapes, nature photographer Art Wolfe journeyed north in 2013 in search of the aurora borealis. Despite inclement weather, Art got the shots he wanted, and much more besides. Click through to read his story of a trip which ended up delivering much more than what he originally planned. Click to read about Art Wolfe's adventures hunting aurora in Iceland Readers' Showcase: Nicolas Alexander Otto Nicolas Alexander Otto has a big appetite for landscape photography, but his home in the Ruhr area of Germany puts him closer to urban and industrial scenery than countryside. His portfolio features a mix of the natural world and the man-made world, and is the subject of our latest DPReview Readers' Showcase. See a sample of his imagery and find out more about him in our Q&A. Click to take a look at DPReview reader Nicolas Alexander Otto's portfolio What else is coming up? We should have full reviews of Canon's Rebel T6s and T6i ready in the next few days, and our superzoom roundup is almost done too. After that we'll move straight on to Canon's full-frame monsters, the 50MP EOS 5DS and 5DS R! See you next week, thanks for reading. Barney
News updates SLR Magic unveils HyperPrime Cine 50mm T0.95 lens and Magic-Rangefinder Cine Adapter Published on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 8:03:21 PM GMT SLR Magic has introduced its HyperPrime Cine 50mm T0.95 standard lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The HyperPrime Lens gives a 100mm equivalent focal length and offers a T0.95 maximum aperture, black anodized finish and weighs 620g/1.4lb. Also introduced is the SLR Magic-Rangefinder Cine Adapter with an integrated focus ring. Read more Read full story → Shortlisted images from Environmental Photographer of the Year 2015 to go on display Published on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 7:17:48 PM GMT London's Royal Geographical Society is set to play host to an exhibition of the shortlisted entries of the 2015 Environmental Photographer of the Year competition. The exhibition, which opens for three weeks on June 22nd, will feature 111 of the best images as selected by the competition's five judges. The ultimate winners will be announced at a ceremony on 25th June. Read more Read full story → Enthusiast stalwart: Nikon D7200 in-depth review Published on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 5:13:00 PM GMT Following up the success of Nikon's D7100 is no easy task, but the D7200 promises some notable feature upgrades. Its 24.2MP APS-C sensor is complemented by an updated 51-point AF system that claims sensitivity down to -3EV. Other enhancements include an increased buffer depth, 1080/60p video, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC and improved battery life. We've put Nikon's claims to the test in our in-depth review. Read more Read full story → DPReview recommends: Best smartphone cameras [UPDATED] Published on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 4:23:00 PM GMT In many users' pockets consumer-level digital compact cameras have been replaced by smartphones. The cameras of the latter don't usually have zoom lenses or xenon flashes but image sensor technology has been rapidly improving, making smartphones important photographic tools for many. We've made a list in no particular order our current favorite smartphone cameras for those who are looking to buy their first smartphone or upgrade their current device. UPDATED TO INCLUDE PANASONIC CM1 Read more Read full story → World's highest resolution panoramic photo is stitched from 70,000 images Published on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 7:02:00 PM GMT A team of five photographers has created what they describe as the world's highest resolution panoramic photograph by stitching 70,000 digital images together to create a 365 gigapixel photograph. Recorded using a Canon EOS 70D with the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens on a 2x converter, the picture took 35 hours of shooting over the course of 15 days just to capture. Read more Read full story → Opinion: Is the M Monochrom Typ 246 an anachronism or a modern marvel? Published on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 6:35:54 PM GMT Before the popularization of color film, most cameras shot exclusively in black and white. Leica's M Monochrom (Typ 246) and its predecessor, the M Monochrom, are remarkable not only because they shoot in black and white, but because they offer no option for recording in color. Is the black-and-white-only digital camera a radical concept, or a costly novelty? We ponder its existence. Read more Read full story → Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM real-world samples gallery Published on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 12:00:00 PM GMT The EF 50mm F1.8 STM is Canon's newest iteration of its classic 'nifty fifty' lens. It's a fast, inexpensive normal lens on a full frame DSLR, but also functions as an 80mm equivalent lens on Canon's APS-C bodies. How does it perform in real-world use?  We've been using the lens for a few days and put together a gallery of samples. We took quite a few shots at wide apertures to see how the lens performed, but have also included photos taken at smaller apertures. See photos Read full story → Phase One XF medium format camera system offers new AF system and touchscreen interface Published on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 11:00:00 AM GMT Phase One has announced its new modular medium format XF camera system. The body features a new 'Honeybee' autofocus platform (created 'in-house'), touchscreen interface, and your choice of optical viewfinders. It supports the company's IQ1 and new IQ3 digital backs, with the latter supporting resolutions of up to 80MP. Also announced today are a pair of Schneider lenses and an updated version of Capture One software. Read more Read full story → Lensbaby expands offerings to Fujifilm X mount Published on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 1:09:52 AM GMT Lensbaby has announced availability of several of its most popular lenses for Fujifilm's X mount. The Composer Pro with Sweet 35 Optic, Composer Pro with Sweet 50 Optic, Circular Fisheye and Velvet 56 are all now available for Fujifilm's mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. Read more Read full story → Kolektio helps capture and share moments among friends Published on Monday, June 1, 2015 9:18:05 PM GMT Kolektio is a new app that aims to simplify the process of sharing images among frinds from an event, party or any other 'moment.' Users can create privately shared image albums, so-called moments, in the app and then invite others to either contribute to the album or view the images. Read more Read full story → GoPro unveils Hero+ LCD with touchscreen display Published on Monday, June 1, 2015 6:37:35 PM GMT GoPro has introduced the Hero+ LCD camera, sharing many features with the entry-level Hero with the addition of a touchscreen. The Hero+ LCD is waterproof to depths up to 40m/131 ft, and adds both Bluetooth and integrated Wi-F with support for the Android and iOS GoPro App. Videos can be recorded at up to 1080p/60, and 8MP still image capture is offered. Read more Read full story → Mono a mono: Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) hands-on Published on Monday, June 1, 2015 5:00:00 AM GMT Leica's new Monochrom M camera brings the black-and-white-only concept up to date with the technological advantages of the latest M (Typ 240) and M-P cameras. The main changes are a switch from CCD to CMOS sensors, and thus the introduction of live view and a jump to 24MP, along with a much better rear screen. We went hands-on with the new black-and-white beauty. Read more Read full story → Readers' Showcase: Nicolas Alexander Otto Published on Sunday, May 31, 2015 12:00:00 PM GMT Nicolas Alexander Otto has a big appetite for landscape photography, but his home in the Ruhr area of Germany puts him closer to urban and industrial scenery than countryside. His portfolio features a mix of the natural world and the man-made world, and is the subject of our latest DPReview Readers' Showcase. See a sample of his imagery and find out more about him in our Q&A. Read more Read full story → Art Wolfe: Auroras (and a bit of the unexpected) in Iceland Published on Sunday, May 31, 2015 11:00:00 AM GMT No stranger to Iceland's stunning landscapes, nature photographer Art Wolfe journeyed north in 2013 in search of the aurora borealis. Despite inclement weather, Art got the shots he wanted, and much more besides. Click through to read his story of a trip which ended up delivering much more than what he originally planned.  Read full story → The Bone Doctor: Dr. Paul Koudounaris and Memento Mori Published on Saturday, May 30, 2015 12:00:00 PM GMT Dr. Paul Koudounaris has spent more than twelve years on a subject that would strike many in the Western world as macabre - the traditions of mummification and rituals surrounding death in societies throughout South America and Asia, among many other places. He's photographed more than 250 sites around the world and has just published his third book on the subject. Click through to take a look at something a bit different, and find out more about his work. Read more Read full story → DPReview is hiring for two Editorial Writers! Published on Friday, May 29, 2015 8:08:00 PM GMT DPReview is hiring! We're looking for two editorial writers to join our growing editorial team based in Seattle, WA. Responsibilities will include testing and producing reviews of digital system cameras, compact cameras, smart phone cameras, lenses and other photographic equipment. Successful applicants will have have a store of solid practical knowledge about the theory and practice of photography, and a strong understanding of dpreview, our principles and our community. Click through for more details Read full story → Google and GoPro unveil 16-camera 'Array' VR rig Published on Friday, May 29, 2015 7:04:00 PM GMT During the re/code Code Conference earlier this week in California, GoPro’s CEO Nick Woodman detailed a rig the company is working on that will accommodate six Hero4 cameras to record multi-angle footage for virtual reality uses. Google revealed a similar setup at its I/O 2015 conference yesterday, with the primary exception being that it holds 16 GoPro action cameras rather than six. The rig is called Array, and it was made in partnership with GoPro for Google's new Jump virtual reality platform. Click through to read more Read full story → Google rolls out standalone Photos app with unlimited free storage Published on Thursday, May 28, 2015 11:11:08 PM GMT Confirming rumors from earlier in the week, Google has announced its new Photos app - a standalone service that separates the photo component of its Google Plus app. It's available now for Google and iOS and comes with unlimited free storage of 16MP or smaller images. Read more Read full story → Samsung working on slimmer RWB camera sensors Published on Thursday, May 28, 2015 8:23:00 PM GMT Photos from a Samsung presentation have emerged online, providing some insight about the company's upcoming image sensors for mobile devices. It appears Samsung is working on chips that use a RWB (red, white, blue) color filter instead of the conventional RGB pattern. This allegedly improves color fidelity and light sensitivity, allowing for smaller pixels. In turn, this could mean smaller camera modules in future smartphones. Read more Read full story → Petzval 58 Bokeh Control Art Lens launched on Kickstarter Published on Thursday, May 28, 2015 7:56:00 PM GMT Lomography has launched its new Petzval 58 Bokeh Control Art Lens, the second lens it has introduced based on the Petzval optic invented by Joseph Petzval in 1840. This newest Petzval lens features Russian glass optics, is constructed by hand, and is offered in a brass finish. The lens results in photographs with a 'swirly bokeh,' and the strength of the effect can be controlled via a Bokeh Control Ring, a feature not available in Lomography's existing 85mm Petzval. Read more Read full story → f-stop gear introduces four additions to its Mountain Series of tough terrain bags Published on Thursday, May 28, 2015 11:00:00 AM GMT f-stop gear, maker of rugged camera bags, has introduced three new models and a refreshed existing model to its Mountain Series. The Ajna, Sukha, Shinn and Tilopa offer increased durability and ripstop Nylon shells for weather-proofing. Read more Read full story →
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