Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Thursday, September 3, 2020

The handset's front camera is a true novelty, but whether it will prove worthwhile is yet to be seen.

The LomoGraflok 4x5 Instant Back makes it so Braflok-equipped 4x5 cameras can capture proofs with Instax Wide instant film — a welcomed option considering peel-apart film was discontinued back in 2016.

The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 is a smaller, more affordable addition to the line of full-frame mirrorless cameras. Its video spec is similar to that of the S1 with V-Log upgrade, its autofocus (particularly for stills) is improved, but it's both smaller and less expensive than the S1.

The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 is a full-frame mirrorless camera but in a body smaller than the Micro Four Thirds GH5. It includes updates to Panasonic's DFD autofocus system, creative photo modes, and video features that come close to matching the more expensive S1H.

Chris and Jordan take a look at the Panasonic S5 and in short, they find an appealing, highly versatile tool for still photographers and videographers alike.

Panasonic's latest S5 mirrorless camera comes with the company's latest JPEG engine and a proven sensor that combine for some fantastic image quality. We've got the results from an S5 we've been shooting with for a couple of weeks – take a look.

Hot on the heels of the S5 announcement, Panasonic has promised to release firmware by the end of 2020 that will bring the autofocus of its existing S-series cameras up to the standards of the newer model, and as a nice bonus, gives the S1R the ability to record 5K video.

In addition to its camera announcement today, Panasonic also revealed that a handful of new L-mount F1.8 prime lenses are on the way.

Panasonic has announced the Lumix DC-S5, a full-frame camera that offers advanced features for still and video shooting in a compact but rugged body.

This unusual macro lens has a little bit of everything — built in LEDs, a USB port for charging the internal battery and a maximum 5x magnification rate.

The new adapter adds full autofocus support to A-mount lenses with nine of Sony's most popular E-mount camera systems and features an integrated motor for driving non-motorized screw-drive A-mount lenses with the a7R IV and a6600.

Atomos' latest firmware update for its popular Ninja V monitor/recorder adds ProRes RAW capture over HDMI to the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sigma fp camera systems.

Nikon's new entry-level mirrorless full-framer feels anything but entry-level. And it may well be the model best positioned to convert remaining F-mount holdouts to Z-mount.

Google, in collaboration with Shutterstock, has announced the launch of the 'Licensable' badge on qualifying images in Google Images search results. The new badge will provide Google Images users quick access to creator and licensing information and then provide a link to the appropriate websites to license selected images.

The free plugin shows jokes and puns while running Photoshop, enabling users to rate the ones they like the most and contribute their own wisecracks.

Pro tip: If you aren't careful when using your $10K GFX 100 inside a waterproof housing, you're going to have a bad time (or the rental house you're borrowing will have a bad time).

The lens is the longest in its Rodenstock XT lineup and offers a large enough image circle to cover the full 24mm movements on both the x- and y-axes its XT camera system offers.

Among many of the technologies that Olympus has introduced, its tripod and hand-held high res shot modes are among the most useful. Click through for a more detailed look at what these modes do, and when you should take advantage of them.

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team photographer Steve Etherington has photographed every F1 race for the past 28 years. This 60-second BTS video shows what it's like to keep his record going amidst a pandemic.

We've given our lens buying guide for Sony mirrorless cameras a refresh, with new picks for a number of use cases.

Now that we have Raw support for the Canon EOS R5, we've decided to dig a little deeper into its files and see just what that new 45MP sensor can do.

Xiaomi has introduced the third generation of its under-display camera technology. This new tech disguises the camera more effectively than prior first and second generation attempts at an under the display front-facing camera.

The National Hockey League has shared a six-minute video showing how photographers and editors are working together to photograph two games a night inside the NHL bubble.

The 11mm F4.5 FF RL lens features a rectilinear design and manages to offer the option for a 62mm front filter despite its compact size.

What were the most-produced 35mm cameras of all time, you ask? Perhaps the Argus C3, the Olympus Trip 35, or maybe the Nikon F? Not even close!

After recent tariffs imposed on Leica lenses made in Germany, the company has revealed it is manufacturing nine of its lenses in Portugal and selling them at a lower cost to account for the lack of additional tariffs.

A new integration from Google makes it possible for select Canon cameras to automatically upload images to Google Photos over Wi-Fi.

Firmware version 1.2 for the Canon 1DX Mark III brings with it improved autofocus performance, better connectivity over Wi-Fi, an improved Browser Remote experience and a handful of bug fixes.

Hundreds of astronomers gathered virtually for a workshop during which they shared findings on the long-term impact of Starlink and similar satellite operations and offered potential mitigation strategies.

Nikon's entry-level Z-mount full-framer is proving to be a fun and capable companion for everyday stills photography. And we've been busy enjoying the last licks of summer with it by our side.