Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Monday, November 21, 2016

Cue the drumroll and get the confetti ready: if you want to pull out all the stops this holiday season (or you were just really good this year) we've got some gift suggestions to match. Read more

Resource Travel Editor Michael Bonocore loves photographing Morocco, but on his most recent trip he challenged himself to document his journey using the new iPhone 7 Plus. Was it up to the task? Read more

Treat the photographer in your life – or let's be honest, yourself – to something shiny, new and not outrageously expensive. Read more

Atomos has announced a new OS update for its Flame and Blade series of professional monitor/recorders with a focus on improving HDR workflows, in addition to announcing a promotional pricing and trade-in program for those looking to upgrade. Read more

Blackmagic Design has announced a software update for its Video Assist and Video Assist 4K monitor/recorders, adding 3D LUT support to the devices, as well as adding several features to the HD model previously available only on the 4K model. Read more

GoPro has updated its Quik desktop software with a new feature that enables HERO5 Black camera owners to overlay information like speed and elevation gain onto videos. Read more

A new Kickstarter project is looking to fund production and distribution of GekkoGum, a malleable adhesive ball that can hold cameras weighing up to 200g. Read more

We just finished up an action-packed two days of photography in Austin, Texas with the new Sony a6500. Spoiler alert - it's pretty impressive. See gallery

Shopping for a photographer? Treating yourself to a new gadget? We've got some ideas that won't break the bank. Read more

A couple days ago DJI introduced a pair of new drones with some very impressive specifications. To demonstrate their capabilities, DJI made a short film shot by Claudio Miranda, ASC (Life of Pi), and the results are impressive. Read more

The Vivo Xplay6 camera combines a 12MP 1/2.55" Sony sensor with four-axis image stabilization, a fast aperture and a 5MP secondary depth sensor. Read more

TIME has released the 100 Most Influential Images of All Time, a multi-platform project that explores 100 images that have changed the world and shaped the human experience. Read more

Remember when we thought selfie sticks were the most annoying thing? A tiny, flying selfie camera is looking for funding on Kickstarter. AirSelfie is small enough to fit into a smartphone case and uses a 5MP camera. Read more

Wacom's new Cintiq Pro models are available in 13" or 16" sizes and come with the upgraded Wacom Pro Pen 2 that's four times more precise than the previous model. Read more

We're hard at work cranking through our full Olympus E-M1 II review, but in the meantime, take a look at how it fared with our studio comparison scene. Read more

Fujifilm's vertically-oriented compact camera packed a 3 megapixel Super CCD sensor, Motion JPEG video at 15 fps and an ultra-high ISO of 1600. Read more

DxO's wide-angle lens correction software gets an update to include automatic distortion corrections and a tilt-shift lens effect. Read more

London’s National Portrait Gallery has announced the winner of its annual Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize, with Swiss photographer Claudio Rasano scooping the top award of £15,000. Read more

MINT is launching a refurbished and upgraded Polaroid SX-70 camera with some sweet feature upgrades – and a price tag to match. Read more

Google is upgrading the Android, iOS and web versions of its Photos app with a range of new editing tools and smart filters. Read more

We sat down with ten well-known photographers and asked a simple question: "Who would you want to shoot your portrait?" Some of the answers may surprise you. See video

The Vimble S smartphone gimbal allows for the recording of smooth video and capture of long exposures with a large range of smartphones. It also offers a number of intelligent features, including face tracking and automated panorama. Read more

DJI has announced the release of two new drones, the Phantom 4 Pro and the Inspire 2, as well as new Zenmuse cameras, full of interesting upgrades. Mechanical shutter, anyone? Read more

A new iOS and Android app from Google uses computational photography to make scanning photos quick and painless. Read more

Seagate is offering its latest Backup Plus Portable drive with up to 5TB of storage. Read more

Google engineers have come up with a new way of upsampling images that achieves noticeably better results than the previously existing methods. Read more

A limited edition version of the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm F2 ASPH will be introduced next month with a festive red anodized finish. Read more

We consider semi-pro cameras to be those that will appeal both to professionals and dedicated enthusiasts. Whether you're seeking ultra-high resolution, first-rate autofocus or 4K video capture, there are some supremely capable models available. Find out which cameras we liked best in our semi-pro camera roundup. Read more

While it's the pocketable 1" sensor enthusiast cameras that attract the most attention, there are now quite a few long zoom models. Whether you want 4K video, a lens reaching 600mm equiv or DSLR-style controls in an all-in-one package, you'll find one in our roundup of enthusiast long zoom cameras. Read more

Lensbaby's Trio 28 is a little bit like Neapolitan ice cream – it puts three sweet flavors in one convenient place. See gallery

No view of the supermoon? No problem. The internet has come to your rescue with a solution. Read more

Mountainsmith has launched a 'durable' camera bag series called T.A.N. (Tough as Nails) in collaboration with photographer Chris Burkard. Read more

An Olympus OM-D E-M1 ll with a 12-40mm F2.8 Pro lens and ¥1M is up for grabs for the winner of the 2016-2017 Olympus Global Open Photo Contest. Read more

The Thunderbolt 3 Dock adds a wide range of ports to the 2016 MacBook Pro models or any other computer that comes with a small number of built-in connectors and ports. Read more

PanoMoments' '360-degree living photos' are a kind of mashup between 360-degree images and Apple's Live Photos. Read more

The Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art is finally here, with a question almost as big as the lens itself: is it worth the wait? And, is it worth the weight? To find out, we wasted no time taking it out to shoot some portraits. See gallery