Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Nikkei Asian Review reports that Nikon is cutting 1000 jobs, or 10% of its domestic workforce, over the next two to three years. Read more

Olympus has announced what it says is the first ever macro twin flash with a weatherproof construction: the new STF-8 Macro Flash. Read more

Filmborn looks like an interesting app for those who like the look of film and want to learn more about analog processing. Read more

Photographers stepping up from entry-level or midrange ILCs have a lot of choices. In this updated roundup we're taking a look at enthusiast ILCs sporting APS-C and Four Thirds sensors in the $1200-2000 range. Read more

The iPhone 7 Plus is Apple's first smartphone with a dual-camera setup. We've put the camera on Apple's new flagship device through its paces and tested it in the studio as well as real-world conditions. Read more

The iPhone 7 is Apple's newest smartphone, and we've added to our studio comparison. Check it out

New York-based photographers Deborah Ory and Ken Browar started their project with one simple objective: to make photographs of ballet dancers to decorate their daughter's bedroom. Read more

The MindShift Gear SidePath is a $100 water resistant fly-under-the-radar day pack with hidden compartments and room to spare. Read more

Belgian photographer Reginald Van de Velde has captured some eerily beautiful images of abandoned and active cooling towers, as well as defunct power stations throughout Europe. See more

When Apple released its new MacBook Pro last week, many buyers were up in arms about the removal of ports and an SD card slot. To help appease them, Apple has reduced the price of several dongles and a USB-C card reader. Read more

Lenovo wants your help coming up with new ideas for its Moto Mod modular smartphone system. Read more

Just in time for your holiday shopping Leica is announcing a new D-Lux Typ 109 bundle with a lens cap that opens automatically when the camera is turned on. Read more

We recently asked ten well-known photographers a simple question: "What was your first camera?" Some of the answers may surprise you. See video

Luxury camera bag maker has announced a new leather messenger that looks like a million bucks – and costs a pretty penny. Read more

TIME magazine is celebrating the birth of photography and photojournalism by telling the stories behind 100 of history's most influential images. Read more

An interview with The Independent reveals some of the logic behind Apple's much-lamented decision to omit the SD card slot from its next generation of Macbook Pros. Read more

Huawei's new Mate 9 phablet combines a 20MP monochrome sensor with a 12MP color chip in its dual-camera, which has been co-developed with camera manufacturer Leica. Read more

The Nikon D500 is proving one of the most popular cameras of 2016. We invited Adam Hanlon, editor of wetpixel.com to share his impressions of the D500 as an underwater camera. Read more

The Nikon D40 celebrates its tenth birthday this month. Introduced in 2006, it offered a friendly interface for beginners and did away with an AF motor. Read more

Fujifilm X-T2 owners will soon be able to shoot tethered to Adobe’s Lightroom image manipulation software application using a new plug-in that will be sold through the Adobe Add-ons website. Read more

Mount a Canon EOS 5D Mark III to a heavy duty, custom-built drone and you can capture some incredible footage. See video

The CMRA band for the Apple Watch comes with a upward-facing 2MP camera and a front-facing 8MP shooter. Read more

Voltaic has launched two new backpacks on Kickstarter, the Array and Offgrid. Both models feature integrated solar panels and removable batteries that charge when the bag is in sunlight. Read more

The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V sets a speedy new standard for the series with its 24fps Raw + JPEG burst shooting, as well as a new phase-detection autofocus system and impressive 4K video. So how does it stack up against the growing competition? Read more

A partnership with Reuters brings the agency's photos into Adobe Stock's new editorial collection. Other CC app updates aim to streamline workflow for design professionals, with AI-driven features like visual search. Read more

If there's one thing to know about the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, it's that it can handle mother nature with the best of them – rain, snow or hail. We recently spent a few days with the camera in beautiful Iceland. Read more

From waterfalls to the Northern Lights, Iceland is full of natural beauty. And, in October, lots and lots of rain. We've put together a sample gallery of photos taken over four days with Olympus' new OM-D E-M1 Mark II. View gallery

Announced at Photokina, Olympus' flagship Micro Four Thirds camera wiII cost $2000 body-only and is set to ship at the end of December. Read more

Magnum's limited time square print sale returns, offering a selection of signed prints from Magnum photographers like Steve McCurry and Alex Webb for $100 each. Read more

Chinese manufacturer Yongnuo is set to launch a new 100mm F2 lens that uses a Canon EF mount and happens to look just like a Canon lens. Read more

The camera you always have with you is getting ever smarter and feature-rich. We're taking a closer look at recent developments in mobile imaging technology and where they might lead in the future. Read more

Thousands entered the 2016 USA Landscape Photographer of the Year competition – take a look at the category and youth winners here. Learn more

NASA has released an 18-minute 4K video featuring a fly-through of the International Space Station. See video