Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Tuesday, April 13, 2021

The Digital Photography Review Newsletter [DPReview: Digital Photography Review]( [DPReview on Facebook]( [DPReview on Twitter]( The Digital Photography Review Newsletter The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 400,000 subscribers Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Welcome to the 857th DPReview newsletter! Canon just made a big announcement - an EOS R3 is on its way, sitting above the R5 in the company's mirrorless lineup. The few details that have been revealed are intriguing, not least because of what they might mean for a future 'R1' model. You'll find all of our initial launch coverage [here]( and a link to Richard's analysis below. In other news, we recently published our in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-E4, and the latest of our socially-distanced interviews went up this week too, with Aki Murata of OMDS (formerly Olympus). Thanks for reading! Barney --------------------------------------------------------------- Canon EOS R3: What do we know, and what can it tell us about a future 'EOS-R1'? Canon has just announced the development of what will be the highest-sped RF-mount camera yet, the EOS R3. It looks like a really interesting camera, but the R3 also points toward something else coming in the future; something even more capable. Here's what we know. [Read more about the new Canon EOS R3]( Fujifilm X-E4 review: small size, big image quality The X-E4 is going to make a lot of photographers happy, especially those craving a near-pocket-size X-mount body with Fujifilm's latest IQ performance. [Read our in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-E4]( Aki Murata of OMDS (Olympus) - 'we’re more flexible now' In a wide-ranging interview, Aki Murata of OM Digital Solutions updated us on the transition from Olympus to 'OMDS', the future of the Olympus brand and why he believes Four Thirds still has advantages over other sensor formats. [Read our full interview with Aki Murata of OMDS]( APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH lens samples We recently took delivery of Leica's new APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH, and in the short time between its arrival and when it had to be sent back, we prepared a preliminary sample gallery in and around sunny Seattle. [View our gallery of sample images]( News updates [Canon EOS R3: What do we know, and what can it tell us about a future 'EOS-R1'?]( Published Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:00:00 AM GMT Canon has just announced the development of what will be the highest-speed RF-mount camera yet, the EOS R3. It looks like a really interesting camera, but the R3 also points toward something else coming in the future; something even more capable. Here's what we know. [DPReview TV: Chris and Jordan react to the Canon EOS R3 announcement]( Published Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:00:00 AM GMT In today's episode of DPReview TV, Chris and Jordan answer the question everyone is asking: what do they think about Canon's EOS R3 development announcement? [Canon announces 400mm F2.8L and 600mm F4L RF-mount lenses]( Published Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:00:00 AM GMT Canon has announced two new super-telephoto primes for RF-mount: the 400mm F2.8L IS USM and 600mm F4L IS USM. Both lenses share the same optics as their EF-mount counterparts, and will arrive in July priced at $12,000 and $13,000, respectively. [New Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM lets you adjust bokeh on-the-fly]( Published Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:00:00 AM GMT Canon's new RF 100mm F2.8L IS USM offers a minimum focus distance of 26cm (10"), up to 8 stops of shake reduction, and the ability to adjust bokeh and softness by turning its 'spherical aberration' dial. [Slideshow: Winners of the 2021 Storm Photo/Photographer of the Year]( Published Tuesday, April 13, 2021 7:05:00 PM GMT The winning images of the inaugural Storm Photo/Photographer of the Year contest have been revealed. [Adobe updates Premiere Rush and Premiere Pro, adding Apple M1 support to Rush and more]( Published Tuesday, April 13, 2021 2:33:00 PM GMT Adobe has released the April 2021 versions of its popular video-editing applications, Premiere Rush and Premiere Pro. [Just how good is Adobe Super Resolution? We put it to test with some classic 12MP ILCs]( Published Tuesday, April 13, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT Adobe's latest addition to Camera Raw is a Super Resolution feature, which quadruples the pixel count of your Raw files and, in theory, doubles their linear resolution. Does that mean that you really don't need more than 12 or 16 megapixels anymore? We've put it to the test. [TTArtisan adds $250 Nikon Z, Sony E mount versions of its 21mm F1.5 lens]( Published Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:12:00 PM GMT Originally limited to Leica M mount camera systems, the 21mm F1.5 lens is now offered in Nikon Z and Sony E mounts for $245. [Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 for Fujifilm gallery and impressions]( Published Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT Tokina's atx-m 33mm F1.4 X is an affordable fast prime for Fujifilm's X-mount cameras that offers autofocus and solid image quality. Check out what it can do and our impressions of its image quality right here. [Apple removes claim that its Pro Display XDR goes 'far beyond HDR' in the UK]( Published Monday, April 12, 2021 4:27:00 PM GMT Following complaints in the U.K. and oversight from the Advertising Standards Authority, Apple has adjusted its Pro Display XDR marketing material in the UK, removing a claim about HDR performance and adjusting its materials regarding color space. [Video: This is what happens when a DJI Mavic 2 Pro hits a car windshield at 100km/h]( Published Monday, April 12, 2021 2:31:00 PM GMT Researchers from Virginia Tech have shared a video showing what happens when a DJI Osmo 2 Pro drone hits a car windshield at 100km/h (62.5mph). [Moza launches the Moin Camera, a 3-axis 4K pocket camera with an articulating screen]( Published Monday, April 12, 2021 1:44:00 PM GMT The three-axis pocket camera can record 4K video at up to 60 frames per second and features a 2.45" articulating screen for composing and reviewing images. [Interview: Aki Murata of OMDS (Olympus) - 'we’re more flexible now']( Published Monday, April 12, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT In a wide-ranging interview, Aki Murata of OM Digital Solutions updated us on the transition from Olympus to 'OMDS', the future of the Olympus brand and why he believes Four Thirds still has advantages over other sensor formats. [Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH lens samples]( Published Monday, April 12, 2021 12:30:00 PM GMT We recently took delivery of Leica's new APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH, and in the short time between its arrival and when it had to be sent back, we prepared a preliminary sample gallery in and around sunny Seattle. [Sample gallery: Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 for Fujifilm X-mount]( Published Sunday, April 11, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT Tokina's 23mm F1.4 is one of two of the company's new primes available for Fujifilm X-mount shooters. With a 35mm full-frame equivalent focal length, this lens is perfect for casual, candid, and street photography, even in low light. [DPReview TV: Panasonic S1 vs S1H, 2021 edition]( Published Saturday, April 10, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT Panasonic has given its DC-S1 and DC-S1H full-frame mirrorless cameras some big improvements via recent firmware updates. Chris and Jordan take a look at what's been added and how the two cameras compare in 2021. [Sigma has fixed ghosting issues with its 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN lens, is replacing affected lenses]( Published Friday, April 9, 2021 11:15:00 PM GMT A month after first discovering an issue, Sigma says it has fixed the problem and is replacing affected units through authorized Sigma repair centers. [Video: The moon as shot with a very sharp Leica APO-Telyt-R 400mm F2.8 lens]( Published Friday, April 9, 2021 6:24:00 PM GMT Photographer Markus Stark has adapted a Leica APO-Telyt-R 400mm F2.8 lens and teleconverters to his Panasonic GH4 to shoot a super-detailed video of the moon. [Samyang’s new AF 24mm F1.8 lens features a dedicated ‘Astrophotography Mode’]( Published Friday, April 9, 2021 6:18:00 PM GMT The AF 24mm F1.8 lens features a unique ‘Astrophotography Mode’ that helps to lock focus at infinity for night sky photographs [Interview: David 'Dee' Delgado’s love letter to New York City, shot on 4x5 film]( Published Friday, April 9, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT Shot using a 4x5 large format field camera, David Dee Delgado's project, On My Block, is a homage to the people and places that make his home, New York City, so special. [Player One Astronomy releases five specialized astrophotography planetary cameras]( Published Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:19:00 PM GMT Chinese company Player One Astronomy makes sophisticated astronomical observation equipment, including planetary cameras. The cameras include different image sensors well-suited to photographing different planets, including Neptune and Mars. [Sennheiser's new MKE 400 shotgun mic and XS Lav mics are for creatives on-the-go]( Published Thursday, April 8, 2021 5:01:00 PM GMT Sennheiser has updated its MKE 400 on-camera shotgun microphone and added a pair of XS Lav microphones to its mobile audio lineup. [Field review: Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR]( Published Thursday, April 8, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a very versatile, compact telephoto zoom lens. But how does it perform? Read our review to find out. [Sony lost ground to Samsung in growing smartphone image sensor market in 2020]( Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 7:27:00 PM GMT The pandemic didn't slow down the smartphone image sensor market in 2020. The market grew by 13% despite decreased smartphone demand overall. [Sony quietly updates the a7R III, a7R IV with improved LCD panels]( Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 5:27:00 PM GMT The slightly-updated models have had an ‘a’ appended to their models to differentiate them from their original predecessors. [Video: Major League Baseball batter shatters camera lens with a foul ball]( Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 4:29:00 PM GMT A stray could ball off the bat of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill shattered a broadcast camera lens behind home plate. [Backblaze reveals hard drive models with lowest failure rates in 2020]( Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 2:12:00 PM GMT Cloud backup company Backblaze has published its annual hard drive data report, which reveals which models of its more than 165K drives had the lowest failure rates. [If you shoot Log on the Canon EOS R5, you should shoot C-Log3. Here's why.]( Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT Canon has just added its Canon Log 3 gamma profile to the EOS R5. We take a closer look at what it is, how it compares to the Canon Log profile and when you should use it. [DPReview TV: Canon R5 firmware update 1.3 review]( Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 2:00:00 PM GMT We review Canon's latest firmware update for the EOS R5. Find out what Jordan thinks of the new C-Log 3 gamma profile, see how the HD/120p footage looks, and learn about the new Raw lite video codec. [Watch as filmmaker Sam Nuttman shoots with the DJI Pocket 2 in Hawaii]( Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 1:00:00 PM GMT In this video, join filmmaker Sam Nuttman as he tries out DJI's super-compact, super-powerful Pocket 2 handheld camera in Hawaii. [Hands-on with the new retro-chic Fujifilm Instax Mini 40]( Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 5:00:00 AM GMT The Instax Mini 40 combines ease of use with cool classic styling, resulting in a camera that's both fun to shoot and fun to show off. [Fujifilm introduces stylish Instax Mini 40 instant camera]( Published Wednesday, April 7, 2021 5:00:00 AM GMT Fujifilm has introduced its latest instant camera: the Instax Mini 40. The stylish Mini 40 offers auto-exposure, built-in flash, and a selfie mirror. It's also compatible with Fujifilm's new contact sheet film. 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. © 2021 [dpreview.com]( Digital Photography Review, all rights reserved. DPReview, 428 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA