Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, 17 June 2015

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Wednesday, 17 June 2015 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Welcome to the 565th Digital Photography Review newsletter. The past few days have been unusually busy here at DPReview, with new cameras from Leica and Sony - all of which really do look very nice indeed. The Leica Q is a lovely little thing that has everyone here at DPReview anxiously checking their bank balances, but mere hours after it was released, Sony announced three new cameras which stole the headlines. You can read more about the Alpha a7R II, Cyber-shot RX100 IV and Cyber-shot RX10 II by following the links further down this page. Prepare to be impressed! Let's take a look at some recent content highlights - and boy, what a week it's been. Return of the Super Rebel: Canon EOS Rebel T6s (760D) in-depth review Canon's EOS Rebel T6s (760D) is easily the most advanced model yet to enter the company's beginner-friendly DSLR lineup. It offers a new 24.2MP sensor and improved AF and metering systems compared to its predecessor. Its top plate LCD display, quick control dial and continuous AF in live view elevate it above its near-twin, the T6i, while Wi-Fi/NFC round out a solid set of features. We put its improvements to the test in our lab and in the real world. Click here to read our in-depth review of the Canon EOS Rebel T6s (760D) Three new cameras from Sony! We thought we were busy last week, but our workload was nothing compared to Sony's engineers, who have spent the past few months preparing three new cameras, all of which represent major technological leaps over their predecessors and indeed competitive models from other manufacturers. It's impossible to summarize the key points in this small space, but click the links below to read more about the Cyber-shot RX100 IV, RX10 II and Alpha a7R II. All three cameras are eagerly awaited in the DPReview office. Read more about the Sony Alpha a7R II Read more about the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV and RX10 II Wait for the Q: Leica Q First Impressions Review Despite the naming similarity with Pentax's tiny mirrorless cameras, the Leica Q, with a 24MP full-frame sensor and fixed 28mm F1.7 lens is not quite like anything we've seen before. It has all the good looks of an M-series rangefinder, adding modern features like a 3" 1.04M dot touchscreen and Wi-Fi. Our first impressions review takes an in-depth look Leica's new enthusiast compact. Click here to read our in-depth first impressions review of the Leica Q Video Feature: Josh Trujillo and the Canon PowerShot G7 X in New Mexico Josh Trujillo's 'day job' as a photojournalist for the Seattle PI involves him shooting across the Seattle area with a heavy DSLR outfit. For a trip back to his hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico, we equipped him with something significantly lighter: the Canon PowerShot G7 X. Santa Fe and its surrounding landscapes are incredibly photogenic; take a look as Josh explores his hometown with the G7 X. Click to watch our video feature on Josh Trujillo, using Canon's PowerShot G7X Readers' Showcase: Martin Kozak Martin Kozak is a sports photographer based in Prague. His journey into photography began with a 1.3MP digital camera given to him as a birthday present more than 15 years ago. These days he's fond of the Canon EOS 1D-X when he's out shooting water sports, ski jumps, cycling and the occasional off-road rally. See his work and find out more about him in our Q&A. Click to see some of Martin Kozak's images and read our Q&A What else is coming up? We're expecting reviewable samples of the Canon EOS 5DS and 5DSR in the office in the morning, so we'll be updating our rolling review content in the coming days, and we're almost done putting the finishing touches to our roundup of superzoom compact cameras. We'll also be publishing our review of the Canon Rebel T6s very soon, too. Thanks for reading! Barney
News updates Sony adds XAVC S and high bitrate video to a6000 Published on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:42:00 PM GMT Sony continues to embrace the feature-adding firmware trend by adding high bitrate video recording to its a6000 mirrorless camera. Firmware v2.0 adds the ability to record in the XAVC S format to the 16-month-old camera, offering 50Mbps shooting at 24, 30, or 60p (and PAL equivalents). Aside from the updated firmware, a Class 10 SDXC card is the only other thing you'll need to get started. Read more Facebook's Moments app allows for private sharing of images Published on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:16:09 PM GMT Facebook has announced a new standalone app for iOS and Android called Moments. Moments allows you to share and sync images from events, such as trips, weddings, parties and the like, between a private group of users, in a very similar way to the Kolektio app that was launched only two weeks ago. Read more Adobe Camera Raw 9.1 adds Dehaze feature and improves X-Trans support Published on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 8:53:53 PM GMT Adobe has released the latest iterations of its Camera Raw plug-in and DNG converter software. In addition to adding support for more cameras and lenses, this update also adds Dehaze correction as well as local B&W adjustment sliders. Adobe has also reduced ‘color blur’ artifacts in Raw images from Fujifilm X-Trans cameras. More details Think Tank Photo launches Trifecta 10 DSLR and Trifecta 8 Mirrorless backpacks Published on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 7:10:00 PM GMT Think Tank Photo has launched two new bags, the Trifecta 10 DSLR Backpack and Trifecta 8 Mirrorless Backpack. Both backpacks are designed to hold a photographer's 'workhorse' lenses, including ultra-wide, mid-range, and telephoto zoom lenses. As the names indicate, the bags are designed to accommodate DSLR and mirrorless systems. Read more DPReview is hiring for two Editorial Writers! Published on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 6:41:00 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 Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge camera review Published on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 12:01:00 PM GMT With a 16MP BSI CMOS sensor, faster F1.9 lens and the addition of an optical image stabilization system the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge camera is, at least on paper, a clear improvement on the already very well performing module in the Galaxy S5. Our full review takes a look at the device from a photographer's perspective. Read review Adobe Creative Cloud update introduces de-haze feature and speedier healing brush Published on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 4:01:00 AM GMT Adobe has announced a number of updates to its Creative Cloud suite, including some feature enhancements and additions to Photoshop CC and Lightroom CC. A previously demonstrated de-haze tool has been added to CC versions of Photoshop and Lightroom, and the effects of Photoshop's popular healing brush will now be displayed in real time as the tool is used. Adobe has also launched 'Stock', a stock photo service that Creative Cloud users can post to directly from their CC accounts. Read more Panasonic announces Lumix DMC-CM1 US pricing and availability Published on Monday, June 15, 2015 10:50:09 PM GMT Earlier this year, Panasonic announced that its hybrid smartphone/compact would be coming to the US sometime this summer. That time is now - the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 is currently on sale in the US to the tune of $1000 unlocked for GSM networks. Read more Meta35 pulls metadata from film cameras Published on Monday, June 15, 2015 7:37:52 PM GMT Promote Systems has introduced its new Meta35 dongle and software, which together allow certain compatible film cameras to be connected to a laptop for metadata transfer. Supported film cameras include the Canon EOS 1V, Nikon F5, F6, F100, N90 and N90s, and the Minolta Maxxum 7 and 9. Read more Return of the Super Rebel: Canon EOS Rebel T6s (760D) in-depth review Published on Monday, June 15, 2015 2:35:00 PM GMT Canon's EOS Rebel T6s (760D) is easily the most advanced model yet to enter the company's beginner-friendly DSLR lineup. It offers a new 24.2MP sensor and improved AF and metering systems compared to its predecessor. Its top plate LCD display, quick control dial and continuous AF in live view elevate it above its near-twin, the T6i, while Wi-Fi/NFC round out a solid set of features. We put its improvements to the test in our lab and in the real world. Read review Readers' Showcase: Martin Kozak Published on Sunday, June 14, 2015 12:00:00 PM GMT Martin Kozak is a sports photographer based in Prague. His journey into photography began with a 1.3MP digital camera given to him as a birthday present more than 15 years ago. These days he's fond of the Canon EOS 1D-X when he's out shooting water sports, ski jumps, cycling and the occasional off-road rally. See his work and find out more about him in our Q&A. See gallery Week in Review: Sony FTW Published on Saturday, June 13, 2015 12:00:00 PM GMT What kind of week was it? Oh, just the kind when Leica announces a full-frame compact and that's not even the most exciting news of the week. Sony went public with three major product announcements Wednesday, refreshing its RX- product lines and blowing our tiny minds with a 42MP full-frame BSI sensor-toting a7R II. Relive the highlights of an extremely busy week with us. Read more Triggertrap expands compatibility to Apple Watch and Pebble smartwatches Published on Friday, June 12, 2015 10:59:00 PM GMT Triggertrap has updated its Triggertrap Mobile app to make it compatible with the new Apple Watch and Pebble range of smartwatches. The app now allows these smart watch devices to be used to trip a DSLR's shutter via the wireless connection between the watch and the iPhone or Android smartphone. Read more Video Feature: Josh Trujillo and the Canon PowerShot G7 X in New Mexico Published on Friday, June 12, 2015 10:24:00 PM GMT Josh Trujillo's 'day job' as a photojournalist for the Seattle PI involves him shooting across the Seattle area with a heavy DSLR outfit. For a trip back to his hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico, we equipped him with something significantly lighter: the Canon PowerShot G7 X. Santa Fe and its surrounding landscapes are incredibly photogenic; take a look as Josh explores his hometown with the G7 X. See video Shutterfly's new TripPix app lets iPhone users order albums Published on Friday, June 12, 2015 6:04:17 PM GMT Shutterfly has introduced TripPix, an app that turns photos snapped with an iPhone into physical albums. The app assembles 15 to 30 photos from a trip into a single album, which can be styled to reflect the kind of adventure they depict. Read more Panasonic 4K Photo reaches to grab stills-from-video dream Published on Friday, June 12, 2015 12:00:00 PM GMT Using a video feed to capture stills isn't a new idea - Nikon's first electronic camera, the QV-1000C, did it in the late 1980s - but the resolution of 4K makes it more useful. Panasonic has recognized this way of working and has introduced 4K Photo mode to its 4K cameras, to make things easier for the user. We took the feature for a test drive. Read more 200th birthday of Julia Margaret Cameron to be celebrated with major exhibition Published on Thursday, June 11, 2015 10:20:26 PM GMT London's Victoria and Albert museum is to hold a major exhibition of the work of Julia Margaret Cameron to mark the bicentenary of her birth. One of the most important female photographers in the form's history, Cameron would have been 200 years old this year, and the exhibition will be part of a series of exhibitions around the UK to celebrate her work. Read more Canon GPS receiver GP-E2 firmware 2.0 adds T6i/T6s (760D/750D) and 5DS/5DS R support Published on Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:19:14 PM GMT Canon's external GPS receiver GP-E2 gets an update today to firmware 2.0, adding support for the Canon EOS Rebel T6s/T6i (760D/750D) and EOS 5DS/5DS R. The firmware update also fixes a couple of bugs related to the signal acquisition indicator light and the unit's built-in memory. Read more Editorial: Why I want a Leica Q (in which I mostly don't talk about the Leica Q) Published on Thursday, June 11, 2015 2:28:00 PM GMT The Leica Q offers classic M-series styling in combination with a thoroughly modern feature set including a full-frame 24MP sensor and a 28mm F1.7 lens. After a bruising experience with previous digital Leicas, DPReview's Editor Barnaby Britton has been very impressed by the Q. Click through to read why Fully stacked: Hands-on with Sony's RX100 IV and RX10 II Published on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 11:01:00 PM GMT Sony has released updates to its popular RX-series compact cameras, leaving the externals pretty much unchanged, but with a major update to their sensors. Both the RX100 IV and RX10 II feature a newly-developed 1inch 20MP stacked CMOS sensor, which allows them to capture 4K video and a whole lot more besides. We've had our hands on pre-production samples and you can see (and read) more after the jump Alpha dog: Hands-on with Sony a7R II Published on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 6:59:00 PM GMT 42 is a good number - as well as being the answer to life, the universe and everything, it's also the number of millions of photodiodes that Sony has packed onto the sensor of its new a7R II. And it's not just any old sensor too - the a7R II features the world's first full-frame backside illuminated CMOS, in a body which incorporates all of the major ergonomic changes made in the a7 II, released last year. Click through for a closer look at Sony's new flagship Sony RX100 IV compact records 4K video, uses a stacked sensor Published on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 5:34:00 PM GMT The Sony RX100 series of compacts has gained quite a positive reputation in the somewhat short time it's been around, for squeezing a relatively large sensor into a small compact. The RX100 IV continues that tradition and uses Sony’s next generation sensor, a stacked 20.1MP 1"-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor, coupled with an attached DRAM memory chip for speedy processing. Read more Sony announces Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II with stacked 20MP sensor and 4K video Published on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 5:26:00 PM GMT Sony has announced the Cyber-shot RX10 II, offering a 1" type stacked 20MP CMOS sensor, 4K video recording (up to 29 minutes) and improved readout speed thanks to a new DRAM chip. The body design and lens specs remain in line with the RX10, including a Zeiss-branded 24-200mm equivalent F2.8 lens. Read more Sony a7R II has 42.4MP on 4K-capable full-frame BSI CMOS sensor Published on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 5:12:00 PM GMT Sony has announced the a7R II, a 42.4MP mirrorless camera with an image stabilized full-frame BSI CMOS sensor. Unlike its predecessor, the camera includes on-sensor phase detection elements for faster autofocus, which continues to work with other brands' lenses. The camera also has a revised shutter mechanism, rated to 500,000 actuations but also promising less vibration than the one on its predecessor. Click through for full details Wait for the Q: Leica Q First Impressions Review Published on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 1:00:00 PM GMT Despite the naming similarity with Pentax's tiny mirrorless cameras, the Leica Q, with a 24MP full-frame sensor and fixed 28mm F1.7 lens is not quite like anything we've seen before. It has all the good looks of an M-series rangefinder, adding modern features like a 3" 1.04M dot touchscreen and Wi-Fi. Our first impressions review takes an in-depth look Leica's new enthusiast compact. Read more Das ist Gut: Hands-on with the Leica Q Published on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 1:00:00 PM GMT The Leica Q has everyone in the DPReview office drooling and anxiously checking our bank statements. Boasting a 24MP full-frame sensor, ultra high-resolution electronic viewfinder and pin-sharp 28mm F1.7 lens, the Q has some serious enthusiast credentials. Add full manual control and a well-implemented touchscreen into the mix and it is very attractive indeed. Take a tour of the Leica Q Leica Q unveiled with 24MP full-frame sensor and fixed 28mm F1.7 lens Published on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 1:00:00 PM GMT Leica has just introduced the Q (Typ 116), a full-frame compact camera with a fixed, stabilized 28mm F1.7 Summilux lens. It offers a 24MP CMOS sensor and a 3" 1.04M dot touch-sensitive LCD. A built-in LCoS EVF offers an equivalent resolution of 3.68MP, and the Q skips a built-in flash but provides a standard hot shoe. Video recording at 1080/60p and built-in Wi-Fi are also offered. Read more Magnum offers signed square prints for $100 in limited edition sale Published on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 5:00:00 AM GMT Photo agency Magnum is offering prints from 50 of its photographers in a limited edition sale with each print costing $100. In a similar event to the one it ran last year, the agency challenged a collection of its photographers to find 'an image that changes everything' from their archive. The images will be made into 6x6" prints, most of which will be signed by the photographer. Read more
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