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Friday, November 22, 2019

Welcome to the 786th DPReview Newsletter

We're gearing up for holiday season here at DPReview, which means gift guides, buying guides and detailed reviews. Even if you're not planning on spending any money this year, hopefully you'll still get a lot out of our interviews and articles.

This week we published our full review of the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and updated our popular 'best cameras for landscapes' buying guide. We also took Canon's new RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM out for a spin and snuck in an interview with veteran press photographer David Burnett, among other things.

You'll find links to all this content - and more - below. 


Review: The Canon PowerShot G5 X II lets you broadcast to the world

The PowerShot G7 X Mark III doesn't stray from the formula that made its predecessors well-liked, at least on the outside. Its feature set, however, has been greatly improved, with live YouTube streaming being the highlight.

Read our full review of the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

Buying guide: The Sony a7R IV is the best camera for landscape photographers

We've updated our guide to the best cameras for landscape photographers with a new overall winner: the Sony a7R IV. Take a look at the full shortlist for all of our picks.

Read our updated buying guide

DPReview TV: Sony a6100 review

The a6100 is Sony's newest entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera. As Chris and Jordan highlight in their review, it features some useful upgrades over to the a6000.

Watch the latest episode of DPRTV

Photographer David Burnett on shooting his third impeachment: 'I felt that historic pang'

As diplomat William Taylor and State Department official George Kent took their seats in day one of the house impeachment hearings last week week, our eye was caught by David Burnett, and his custom-made 4 x 5 film camera.

Read our full interview

News updates
Published Thursday, November 21, 2019 8:39:00 PM GMT

For those times when your latest lunch needs the best light possible without having to whip out the whole studio setup.

Published Thursday, November 21, 2019 7:43:00 PM GMT

A California tourist wanted to take a photo on the Las Vegas strip. He lost control of his drone, which took off and landed a few feet away from an active runway at McCarran International airport.

Published Thursday, November 21, 2019 7:17:00 PM GMT

Leica has added new features and functionality to its mobile companion app, FOTOS. Version 2.0 adds new Lightroom CC integration and new features specifically designed for iPadOS.

Published Thursday, November 21, 2019 4:06:00 PM GMT

B&H Photo spokesperson Jeff Gerstel has shared a detailed statement in response the New York Attorney General's accusations that it 'defrauded' over $7M in sales tax.

Published Thursday, November 21, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

Have you ever looked at your smartphone or GoPro and said, "I wish my camera could stabilize an image like that?!" Chris explains the limits of electronic image stabilization.

Published Thursday, November 21, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 IS is a true feat of engineering. When fully retracted, the lens measures just 146mm / 5.8in. We've been eager to try it out ever since its announcement – and it's finally here.

Published Wednesday, November 20, 2019 9:05:00 PM GMT

Firstlight is a new premium camera app capable of Raw capture, HDR, fine-tuned exposure control and more.

Published Wednesday, November 20, 2019 8:57:00 PM GMT

The report claims Sigma is 'actively working on an RF-mount lens roadmap' that is set to be announced in 'early 2020.'

Published Wednesday, November 20, 2019 7:43:00 PM GMT

The vulnerability is extensive, potentially allowing unauthorized users to gain access to photos, videos, audio, location and more through a little trickery in Google and Samsung's camera apps.

Published Wednesday, November 20, 2019 6:24:00 PM GMT

This marks the first time a dedicated camera battery has ever been included in a first-party case from Apple and shows the importance of the new triple-camera array on the latest iPhone 11 models.

Published Wednesday, November 20, 2019 6:03:00 PM GMT

The VideoMic NTG takes Rode's technology from its 'broadcast-quality' line of NTG microphones and condenses it down into a hotshoe-mountable VideoMic.

Published Wednesday, November 20, 2019 4:05:00 PM GMT

The new system is compatible with the latest iPhone and Samsung Galaxy devices. It includes the Olloclip StartPack, MacroProPack and ElitePack, a trio of kits offering various lens bundles.

Published Tuesday, November 19, 2019 6:15:00 PM GMT

The firmware updates address bug fixes for essentially all models and add new functionality to other models. The Panasonic G9 in particular has received a notable update with 4K 30p/25p 4:2:2 10-bit video recoding.

Published Tuesday, November 19, 2019 5:58:00 PM GMT

Apple's support document for its new 16-inch MacBook Pro reveals the computer is capable of powering two 6K displays or four 4K displays.

Published Tuesday, November 19, 2019 3:42:00 PM GMT

Terry O'Neill, who captured The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and James Bond actors in their formative years, passed away at 81.

Published Tuesday, November 19, 2019 3:00:00 PM GMT

The PowerShot G7 X Mark III doesn't stray from the formula that made its predecessors well-liked, at least on the outside. Its feature set, however, has been greatly improved, with live YouTube streaming being the highlight.

Published Tuesday, November 19, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

The SC2 retains a similar form factor as its SC predecessor, but adds a number of incremental updates, including a small OLED display and new shooting modes.

Published Tuesday, November 19, 2019 1:24:00 PM GMT

The team at XDA Developers has found several references at new camera features in the Samsung Camera app apk.

Published Monday, November 18, 2019 8:21:00 PM GMT

The four lenses are fully-manual cinema lenses designed to offer multiple focal lengths in nearly identical form factors for easy swapping out.

Published Monday, November 18, 2019 7:35:00 PM GMT

After several teasers of its new AI-powered tools Skylum's Luminar 4 is now finally available to purchase.

Published Monday, November 18, 2019 7:02:00 PM GMT

A lawsuit filed by the State of New York accuses electronics retailer B&H Foto & Electronics Corp of alleged tax fraud to the tune of more than $7M.

Published Monday, November 18, 2019 6:31:00 PM GMT

As if you needed another reason to fear for what your gear goes through when being transported from the retailer to your house.

Published Monday, November 18, 2019 3:24:00 PM GMT

Sony Japan has issued a service advisory noting that select units are causing full-frame Sony cameras to stop working when the lens is attached to them.

Published Monday, November 18, 2019 3:00:00 PM GMT

We follow photographer Micael Bonocore as he tells the story of Igram Askar, a young eagle huntress in Mongolia. Filmed and photographed using the Sony a7R IV.

Published Monday, November 18, 2019 2:53:00 AM GMT

A University of Georgia student photographer was knocked unconscious on the sideline after a wide receiver collided with her after going out of bounds.

Published Sunday, November 17, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

It offers a few benefits for photographers, but ultimately LG's Dual Screen accessory is a multi-tasker's dream come true. It just remains to be seen whether or not it will catch on.

Published Saturday, November 16, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

We've updated our guide to the best cameras for landscape photographers with a new overall winner: the Sony a7R IV. Take a look at the full shortlist for all of our picks.

Published Saturday, November 16, 2019 8:00:00 AM GMT

The a6100 is Sony's newest entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera. As Chris and Jordan highlight in their review, it features some useful upgrades over to the [apparently immortal] a6000.

Published Saturday, November 16, 2019 8:00:00 AM GMT

Check out our gallery of Sony a6100 sample photos captured during this week’s production of DPReview TV.

Published Friday, November 15, 2019 6:54:00 PM GMT

Sigma says the lens will ship 'early December' for $1,099, just in time for a late holiday stocking stuffer.

Published Friday, November 15, 2019 6:53:00 PM GMT

As diplomat William Taylor and State Department official George Kent took their seats in day 1 of the house impeachment hearings this week, our eye was caught by David Burnett, and his custom-made 4 x 5 film camera.

Published Friday, November 15, 2019 5:30:00 PM GMT

Olympus has issued a statement to Chinese financial publication Sina Finance News claiming it will continue 'to work on the improvement of profitability and efficiency in these two business areas,' a direct response to a rumor that stated its imaging division would be shut down within a year.

Published Friday, November 15, 2019 3:21:00 PM GMT

Instagram has been hiding like counts for some users across several regions since earlier this year. Now the trial is expanded to a global scale.

Published Friday, November 15, 2019 2:00:00 PM GMT

From helpful travel accessories to really nice wool socks, we've got some ideas for those who are shopping for a photographer this season.

Published Friday, November 15, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

We recently named the Canon EOS M200 our top choice for cameras under $500, and we're recognizing it again – this time as the best easy-to-use camera on the market.

Published Friday, November 15, 2019 5:00:00 AM GMT

The lens features a 1:1 magnification ratio, Tokina's One-Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism and will retail for $429 when it hits shelves on December 6.