Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, September 26, 2018

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter for Wednesday, September 26, 2018 [DPReview: Digital Photography Review]( [DPReview on Facebook]( [DPReview on Twitter]( [DPReview on Google Plus]( The Digital Photography Review Newsletter The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 400,000 subscribers Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Welcome to the 728th DPReview Newsletter Well Photokina has started and what a start! The team in the office and out in Germany have been somewhat overwhelmed (in both senses) by today's news. As such, this week's newsletter is more of a news digest, just to make sure you've not missed anything. --------------------------------------------------------------- You might not have been expecting much from Photokina this year. The industry's two biggest brands have already unveiled their major products and it's the final Photokina before the show tries to re-schedule itself into irrelevance. So, a couple of lens announcements and a chance to get hands-on with the [Nikon Z7]( [Canon EOS R]( [Fujifilm X-T3]( and [Sony 24mm GM]( right? You could not be more wrong. It's been a cracking opening day at the show, with some of the most exciting news in years. 'What did I miss?' you might ask. Well, let me tell you... Panasonic and Sigma to collaborate on Leica L mount Sixteen years after [Olympus and Kodak announced the formation of the Four Thirds]( system, three members of that consortium: Panasonic, Sigma and Leica, announced they will collaborate on a shared system. All three brands have settled on Leica's L mount (originally the 'T' mount, when the APS-C Leica T model was announced back in 2014). All three brands have said they'll be making lenses and cameras for the new system, which is arguably the biggest coming together of major brands since Four Thirds. [Click here for more about the collaboration]( We'll look separately at what Panasonic and Sigma is intending to do with the system, since they're both pretty big news. We won't be looking so much at Leica, since they celebrated the event by [launching a new S-series camera](. Panasonic developing S1 and S1R full-frame mirrorless cameras They exist only as mockups at this point, but Panasonic has given a fair amount of detail about its first two L-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The S1R will be a 47MP high-res model, while the S1 will be a more flexible 24MP camera. Both will offer in-body image stabilization and will be able to shoot 4K video at up to 60 frames per second. The company also announced three lenses: a 50mm F1.4, a 24-105mm of unspecified brightness and, in an indication of who they're targeting with these cameras, a 70-200mm F2.8. [Click for more details of the Panasonic Lumix S1 and S1R]( The company reiterated its commitment to developing the Micro Four Thirds system in parallel, with [the announcement of a 10-25mm F1.7 zoom]( for the smaller system. Sigma adopting L mount and building full-frame Foveon Sigma's contribution to the L-mount collaboration extends beyond the lenses that you might expect. It says it will use the L mount in future, rather that its own SLR-era SA mount. The company also says it's working on a full-frame camera that will use one of its own Foveon sensors behind the L mount. Existing SA-mount lens users will either be able to have their lenses converted to L mount or can use an SA-L adapter that Sigma will make. Perhaps most excitingly, Sigma says it will make an EF-L mount adapter, which immediately expands the system's attractiveness, while we wait for all the stakeholders to deliver their promised lenses. [Click here for more information]( Fujifilm to hit 100MP Fujifilm also announced it will launch a 4K-capable, high resolution mirrorless camera with in-body stabilization. But in this case it's talking about the GFX series of medium format bodies, and by high resolution it means 100MP. Oh, and it'll feature on-sensor phase detection for the first time. [Click here to read more]( Ricoh working on significantly updated GR III In any other year the major reworking of one of the industry's few truly classic products would get higher billing, but not this year. Which is a shame, since Ricoh is promising to update and improve just about everything on the camera, without spoiling what makes it so attractive in the first place. The GR III will still be a 28mm equiv. camera, will still be built around an APS-C sensor and will still feature the classic 'GR' styling that dates back to the small sensor GR Digital of 2004 (itself echoing the look of the GR series of film cameras before that). However, the GR III will include sensor shift image stabilization and on-sensor phase detection, both of which will be a major step forward for the series. It will also add a touchscreen for the first time. The company says nothing of weather sealing, which is something of a shame, since the GRs (like all cameras with extending lenses) can suffer when the weather has periods of strong fluffy, blustery lint or dusty downpours. [Click here for more about the Ricoh GR III]( Fujifilm actually launches GFX 50R Maybe more unfair than taking so long to get to the Ricoh GR is that I've taken even longer to get to Fujifilm's GFX 50R. A camera that's long been hoped for and one that, unlike many other being discussed today, actually exists. At heart it's a redesigned variant of the GFX 50S but in a rangefinder-styled body. Essentially a hybrid of an X-E3 and a housebrick, the camera will sell at a considerable discount to the 50S, having launched for just $4500. Better still, and update to Fujifilm's GF lens roadmap shows a 40mm-equiv GF 50mm F3.5 'pancake' lens in the works. There are also [two stabilized zooms in the works]( over the next two years. Alongside the GFX 50R announcement, Fujifilm said that Phase One's Capture One software will now support its medium format cameras both for Raw development and tethered shooting. This is a major addition for the brand, helping make its products fit more easily into some professionals' workflows. [Click here for more about the GFX 50R]( Sigma promises 56mm F1.4 for Micro Four Thirds and E mounts As well as talking about its future system commitments, Sigma unveiled some actual lenses. You know, that you'll be able to buy in the near future. Most exciting to us is the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN lens. It's a small(ish) portrait lens for the Micro Four Thirds or Sony E-mount. It'll behave as a 112mm F2.8 equivalent on Micro Four Thirds or a 84mm F2.1 equivalent on APS-C Sony cameras, giving a comfortable working distance for head-and-shoulder portraits and a good degree of control over depth-of-field. If it's anything like the existing 16mm and 30mm F1.4 lenses in Sigma's DN lineup, I'd expect the 56mm F1.4 to be sharp, fast at focusing and sensibly priced. Which is a very likable combination. [Click for more about the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN]( Sigma unveils full-frame lenses As well as the 56mm, Sigma also announced a 28mm F1.4 and 40mm F1.4 as additions to its Art range of primes. Despite being competitively priced, many of the lenses in this series have a reputation for being among the best lenses one the market, optically. They also tend to be fairly sizeable, but if IQ is what you're after... Sigma also said it will introduce an updated stabilized 70-200mm F2.8 as part of its 'Sports' range. This will be available in Canon EF, Nikon F and Sigma SA mount. We'll be interested to see whether a Sony E mount version becomes available at a later date. There's also a successor to the storied 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 'Bigma,' in the shape of the 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 'even Bigma-er.' (As no one will ever call it) [Click here to see Sigma's forthcoming lenses]( Hasselblad adds XCD lenses Not to be outdone, Hasselblad used the show to announce three new lenses and a teleconverter. And even these are pretty exciting. The XCD 80mm F1.9 is the brightest lens the company has ever made. This will be equivalent to a 63mm F1.5 on full-frame, which is a big step forward for the system. There'll also be a 135mm F2.8, giving something akin to a 107mm F2.2 equiv. Add on the 1.7x teleconverter and it becomes a 230mm F4.8 (180mm F3.8 equiv). Finally, there's the 63mm F2.8 (50mm F2.2 equiv), which will compete head-on with the similarly-specced lens from Fujifilm. All three lenses add significantly to the system's capabilities. [Click here for more]( Sony announces, err.. Apparently content to have a significant headstart on their full-frame mirrorless rivals (or perhaps content to highlight this headstart), Sony said little of substance at its press conference, beyond that it's going to keep making lenses: twelve additional lenses (over an unspecified period). In fairness, the company has [only just released the 24mm F1.4 GM lens]( so the product development teams probably aren't actually in laurel-resting mode but, other than more lenses, the only thing its promised is Eye-AF that works on animals. Possibly on a new product, some time in the future. [Click to read (slight) more about Sony's briefing]( In summary For a show that's about to surrender its relevance, Photokina 2018 has proven to be more lively than expected. There'll be little bits and pieces over the coming days but this is likely to be it for industry-rocking announcements. And, if you aren't great at reading between the lines, our take on it is pretty simple: in a declining camera market, the enthusiast and professional are kings (and queens). DPReview has been covering the show for 18 years and, while there have certainly been shows with more launches in the past, we can't remember a time that heralded so many interesting products for people who really care about photography. In the space of a few weeks we've gone from there being two full frame mirrorless brands to a point where there'll be six by the end of 2019. Along with a what could be a fast 100MP medium format option. And a thoroughly-refreshed Ricoh GR, for the street shooters. It's going to be a busy year. In a good way. Richard News updates [Sony to release 12 more E-mount lenses soon, focus on speed and AI]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 10:18:00 PM GMT At Sony's press conference at Photokina the company announced that 12 more E-mount lenses will be arriving over the next two years. In addition, the company is working to utilize artificial intelligence in its technologies, with one application being Eye AF trained to detect animal eyes. [Sigma to take Foveon full frame and adopt L mount]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 7:09:00 PM GMT Sigma has said it will create a full-frame Foveon camera and will adopt the Leica L mount for its system. It will be able to adapt or convert SA mount lenses to the L mount, for existing users. [Hasselblad announces three XCD lenses, including its fastest lens ever]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 6:03:00 PM GMT Hasselblad is expanding their X System with their announcement of three new lenses: the XCD 80mm F1.9, XCD 65mm F2.8 and XCD 135mm F2.8, along with a teleconverter. The 80mm F1.9 is the fastest in the system. Get all the details and check out Hasselblad's official sample images here. [Sigma unveils 56mm F1.4 DC DN lens for Sony E and Micro Four Thirds]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 6:00:00 PM GMT Sigma has announced the 56mm F1.4 DC DN lens for Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts. The compact 56mm lens becomes the sixth DN lens for mirrorless cameras and will make a handy portrait lens on both systems. [Sigma announces 28mm F1.4 Art, 40mm F1.4 Art, 70-200mm F2.8 Sport and 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 Sport]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 5:54:00 PM GMT Sigma has announced the 28mm F1.4 Art, 40mm F1.4 Art, 70-200mm F2.8 Sport and 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 Sport lenses for several full frame lens mounts, including Canon, Nikon and, in the first two instances, Sony E. [ON1 Photo RAW 2019 due out in November with revamped UI, improved Lightroom migration]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 5:00:00 PM GMT ON1 has announced the impending launch of ON1 Photo RAW 2019. The new version, due out in November, brings a handful of new tools and features in a revamped interface. [Fujifilm developing 100MP medium format with phase detection and IBIS]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 3:58:00 PM GMT Fujifilm has said it is developing a 100MP GFX medium format camera that will include both phase detection autofocus and in-body image stabilization. The 4K-capable camera will sell for around $10,000. [Leica S3 with 64 megapixel medium-format sensor announced]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:56:00 PM GMT Leica has announced the S3 medium-format camera – an S2 successor with a 64MP sensor capable of 4K video. [Fujifilm GFX 50R First Impressions Review]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT The GFX 50R is a 50MP rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. It borrows heavily from the existing 50S model but in a smaller body and at a lower price. How does it differ? [Fujifilm introduces rangefinder-style GFX 50R medium-format camera]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT Fujifilm has announced its GFX 50R, a rangefinder-styled version of the company's GFX 50S medium-format camera. The 'guts' of the two cameras are the same, with the difference being the design, weight and Bluetooth, all at a considerably lower price. [DPReview TV: Fujifilm GFX 50R first look]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT In this episode of DPReview TV, we get our hands on Fujifilm's GFX 50R which hides a medium-format sensor in a new, more compact body. Watch to get Chris and Jordan's first impressions on image quality, video and more. [Three new lenses added to Fujifilm's G-mount roadmap]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT Fujifilm is adding a trio of new medium-format lenses to its G-mount roadmap. GFX owners will soon be able to get their hands on 100-200mm F5.6, 45-100mm F4 and compact 50mm F3.5 lenses. Pricing and availability have not been announced. [Panasonic is developing a 10-25mm F1.7 lens for Micro Four Thirds]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 12:12:00 PM GMT Micro Four Thirds users will soon get a super fast, constant aperture wide angle zoom. [Panasonic S1 and S1R: What we know so far]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:15:00 AM GMT Panasonic has announced it is developing two full frame mirrorless cameras: the 47MP S1R and the 24MP S1. We've been shown fairly advanced-looking but non-functional prototype cameras, and have been able to squeeze a few details from Panasonic. [Panasonic developing two full-frame mirrorless cameras with Leica L-mount]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:10:00 AM GMT Panasonic is developing a pair of full-frame mirrorless cameras that use Leica's L-mount. The S1R will feature a 47MP sensor, while the S1 will be 24MP. Both cameras will support Dual IS shake reduction 4K/60p video capture and will have XQD and SD card slots. [Leica, Panasonic and Sigma will work together, announce L-mount alliance]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:00:00 AM GMT Leica, Panasonic and Sigma are teaming up. Expect L-mount cameras from Panasonic as well as L-mount glass from Sigma. [Ricoh announces development of long-awaited GR III]( Published Tuesday, September 25, 2018 6:00:00 AM GMT Ricoh has announced the development of the GR III enthusiast compact, due to ship in early 2019. The camera gains sensor-shift image stabilization and an updated 24MP sensor with phase-detection. The 28mm equivalent F2.8 lens has also been redesigned and a touchscreen added. ['I'm Back' digital back for analog SLRs is now in production]( Published Monday, September 24, 2018 8:16:00 PM GMT The 'I'm Back' is now available for a range of old film-SLRs, such as Nikon's F-Series, the Olympus OM10 or the Canon AE-1. [IRIX announces 150mm F2.8 Macro 1:1 lens with near-zero distortion]( Published Monday, September 24, 2018 3:44:00 PM GMT IRIX has announced its latest lens, the 150mm F2.8 Macro 1:1. IRIX claims the lens features 'close to zero' distortion and stands out with its 150mm telephoto focal length. [Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM sample gallery]( Published Monday, September 24, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT The RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM is one of four lenses to launch with Canon's new full-frame mirrorless system, and it boasts the longest reach of the range. Take a look at some of the samples we've gathered thus far as our EOS R testing continues. [From F to Z: we tour Nikon's Sendai factory]( Published Sunday, September 23, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT Nikon's Sendai factory in the Tōhoku region North of Japan has been churning out cameras and lenses since 1971. We had the opportunity recently to visit Sendai during events to mark the launch of Nikon's new Z mount. [Nikon Coolpix P1000 sample gallery]( Published Saturday, September 22, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT There's no mistaking the Nikon Coolpix P1000 – with a 24-3000mm equivalent zoom, it really is in a class of its own. It's a conspicuous-looking superzoom with one main job: getting you really close to far away subjects. We've put together a gallery showing the kind of results you can expect from it. [Instagram leak claims post re-sharing feature is in testing]( Published Saturday, September 22, 2018 12:00:00 PM GMT A new report from The Verge claims Instagram is currently testing a feature that allows users to re-share posts to their own account feeds. [GoPro launches new HERO7 Black, Silver, and White models with HyperSmooth stabilization]( Published Friday, September 21, 2018 7:00:00 PM GMT GoPro has announced its HERO7 camera lineup. The updated action cameras feature new HyperSmooth and TimeWarp modes, as well as improved video and photo specs. [Samsung launches Galaxy A7 triple-camera mid-range smartphone]( Published Friday, September 21, 2018 4:59:00 PM GMT The latest Samsung midrange smartphone offers a super-wide-angle lens in its triple-camera setup. [Hands-on with the Sony 24mm F1.4 G Master]( Published Friday, September 21, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT The Sony 24mm F1.4 is the latest lens to join the company's premium G Master lineup. We've been shooting with one for a couple of days - here's what you need to know. [Some iPhone X users report major display color and contrast changes in iOS 12]( Published Friday, September 21, 2018 12:00:00 PM GMT Apple released iOS 12 a few days ago and some iPhone X users are less than happy with how the new operating system has made their phones look. [Lowepro updates ProTactic system with modular exterior attachments]( Published Friday, September 21, 2018 11:00:00 AM GMT Camera bag manufacturer Lowepro has introduced mark II backpacks for its ProTactic AW range with models that are said to feature an improved handling experience as well as a collection of accessories that can be attached to the outside. [Canon PowerShot SX70 offers 65X zoom lens, 4K video and CR3 Raw support]( Published Thursday, September 20, 2018 11:37:00 PM GMT Canon has announced its latest superzoom camera, the PowerShot SX70 HS. Compared to the SX60 that came before it, the SX70 has the same lens but offers a higher resolution EVF, 4K video capture and support for Canon's new CR3 Raw format. [Cosina announces Voigtlander 21mm F3.5 lens for Sony E-mount systems]( Published Thursday, September 20, 2018 3:45:00 PM GMT Cosina has announced its eighth lens designed specifically for Sony's E-mount system. The Voigtlander 21mm F3.5 lens is due out October 2018. [Sony announces lightweight FE 24mm F1.4 G Master prime]( Published Thursday, September 20, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT Sony has taken the wraps off of its new 24mm F1.4 GM full-frame lens, which the company claims is the lightest in its class. Despite its fast aperture, the 24mm F1.4 is remarkably light, weighing just 445 grams (15.7 ounces). The lens will set you back $1400 when it ships next month. [DPReview TV: Sony 24mm F1.4 GM]( Published Thursday, September 20, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT In this episode of DPReview TV we take a look at Sony's brand new 24mm F1.4 GM lens, a desirable focal length for many photographers. How does it perform? Chris and Jordan give us their first impressions. [Sony 24mm F1.4 GM sample gallery]( Published Thursday, September 20, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT We've had a little time to shoot with Sony's new wide/fast prime, both close to home and on the water in San Francisco. Check out our initial sample images. [Loupedeck is now compatible with Adobe Premiere Pro CC]( Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018 7:42:00 PM GMT Thanks to a software update, the Loupedeck+ editing console can now be used for video editing. [First lens adapters for Nikon Z already appearing]( Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018 6:02:00 PM GMT British photographic engineer MTF Services is claiming the world’s first third-party lens adapters for the new Nikon Z system with a collection of four units designed to allow cinema lenses to be mounted on the mirrorless full frame bodies. [Think Tank updates its Hydrophobia rain covers, introduces new compact 'Emergency' line]( Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018 3:50:00 PM GMT Think Tank Photo has updated its line of heavy-duty rain covers and introduced a new, compact version for emergency situations. [Fujifilm X-T3 added to studio test scene comparison]( Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018 2:00:00 PM GMT The X-T3 is our first opportunity to analyze what's likely to be Fujifilm's next generation image sensor. Take a look at how it performs next to the competition in our studio test scene. [Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM sample gallery]( Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018 1:00:00 PM GMT Canon's new normal is seriously sharp wide open. After shooting with it for a few days, we've prepared a gallery of real-world sample images. You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) weekly newsletter. To unsubscribe, [click here](. Alternatively, log into dpreview and visit your user profile settings ([( uncheck the Newsletter Subscription checkbox, then click on Save changes. © 2018 [dpreview.com]( Digital Photography Review, all rights reserved. DPReview, 428 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA