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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Welcome to the 757th DPReview Newsletter

This week saw the publication of two reviews, covering the Sony a6400 and the HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW.

The a6400, yet another high-technology mirrorless product from Sony, arguably represents the future of imaging (or one of them, anyway). The Pentax 50mm F1.4 on the other hand is the pinnacle of an older art: a weighty, beautifully sharp standard prime lens for Ricoh's Pentax D/SLRs. Both are stunning products in their own way, and you can read all about them via the links below.

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Sony a6400 review

Sony's a6400 is a near-universally capable camera, with a market-leading autofocus implementation at a surprisingly modest price. Find out all the details on how the a6400 performs in our full review.

Read our review of the Sony a6400

HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW review

The HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW is a high quality standard prime lens for the Ricoh's full-frame Pentax DSLRs. Ricoh has made great claims about its pro-grade construction and excellent sharpness - how does it stack up?

Read our full review of the Pentax FA* 50mm F1.4

Sony a6400 vs Fujifilm X-T30: Which is best for you?

It all boils down to one question: which is more important to you: the experience of photography or the certainty of getting the shot?

Read more about how these two cameras compare

Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S sample gallery

We've been shooting with Nikon's compact ultra-wide zoom, the Z 14-30mm F4 S. It's one of the first few native lenses available for Nikon's full-frame mirrorless system, and as a bonus supports screw-in filters – a rarity for this kind of lens.

View images from the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S

News updates
Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019 10:08:00 PM GMT

Timelapse+ has introduced a new plug-in for Adobe Lightroom that promises to make editing and constructing timelapse videos significantly easier.

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019 8:28:00 PM GMT

Storm chaser Brandon Clement used a drone to capture stunning 4K footage of a tornado near Sulphur Oklahoma.

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019 5:37:00 PM GMT

It's not quite the same, but these modified lenses manage to capture a few of the more signature aesthetics of proper anamorphic lenses.

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019 4:36:00 PM GMT

Both the iOS and Android version of Moment's camera app have received a number of new features.

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019 3:00:00 PM GMT

The HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW is a high quality standard prime lens for Ricoh's full-frame Pentax DSLRs. Ricoh has made great claims about its pro-grade construction and excellent sharpness – how does it stack up?

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019 2:20:00 PM GMT

OnePlus has teased a trio of images it says were captured with the triple camera system onboard the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro.

Published Tuesday, April 30, 2019 6:13:00 PM GMT

The MindShift BackLight Elite 45L is a rugged, versatile solution for outdoor and adventure photographers.

Published Tuesday, April 30, 2019 5:41:00 PM GMT

As drones become a part of daily operations for enterprises and governments, the need for efficient training has never been greater. To address this demand, DJI partners with RMUS to expand its UTC training program to North America.

Published Tuesday, April 30, 2019 3:48:00 PM GMT

A new Apple support page confirms Apple Aperture will cease to work for users who are still using it and hope to upgrade to the latest version of macOS due out in September 2019.

Published Tuesday, April 30, 2019 1:44:00 PM GMT

The US Court of Appeal has reversed a controversial decision that allowed a company promoting a film festival to use a copyrighted photograph on its website without having to pay the photographer that took it.

Published Tuesday, April 30, 2019 1:42:00 PM GMT

Sony's a6400 is a near-universally capable camera, with a market-leading autofocus implementation at a surprisingly modest price. Find out all the details on how the a6400 performs in our full review.

Published Monday, April 29, 2019 7:25:00 PM GMT

Samsung's patent could effectively eliminate the need for front-facing cameras.

Published Monday, April 29, 2019 6:58:00 PM GMT

To celebrate its 29th anniversary, the Hubble Space Telescope revisits an old friend, the Southern Crab Nebula.

Published Monday, April 29, 2019 1:25:00 PM GMT

Luminar 3.1.0, a free update for Skylum's Luminar 3 photo editing software, comes with four new critical updates including a more 'human-aware' Accent AI 2.0 feature.

Published Monday, April 29, 2019 1:09:00 PM GMT

ZTE's latest high-end device is the first smartphone capable of recording 8K video footage.

Published Monday, April 29, 2019 12:00:00 PM GMT

We've been shooting with Nikon's compact ultra-wide zoom, the 14-30mm F4. It's one of the first few native lenses available for Nikon's full-frame mirrorless system, and as a bonus supports screw-in filters – a rarity for this kind of lens.

Published Sunday, April 28, 2019 2:18:00 PM GMT

Several DJI Phantom 4 models have been out of stock for months. Rumors are swirling that the Chinese drone manufacturer is discontinuing its Phantom line for good.

Published Sunday, April 28, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

It all boils down to one question: which is more important to you: the experience of photography or the certainty of getting the shot?

Published Sunday, April 28, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

We talk to senior executives from Tamron about what 'SP' really means, why APS-C isn't the future, and what comes next for full-frame mirrorless.

Published Saturday, April 27, 2019 5:09:00 PM GMT

The seasonal sales event includes instant rebates for Coolpix, DSLR and mirrorless cameras as well as Nikkor lenses.

Published Saturday, April 27, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

How does the new Panasonic S1 stand up to its mirrorless competition? Does 'animal-AF' work on dinosaurs? Will Jordan curl up on the ground in the name of art? We answer the tough questions. Shot entirely on the Panasonic S1 in the Canadian Badlands.

Published Saturday, April 27, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

We're putting the finishing touches on our review of the HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW, but in the meantime here are some more real-world sample images to whet your appetite.

Published Friday, April 26, 2019 8:41:00 PM GMT

According to the complaint, the company allegedly selling inauthentic Instagram activity made more than $9,430,000 from its operation.

Published Friday, April 26, 2019 4:50:00 PM GMT

Gannett has announced the launch of Imagn, its very own image licensing and wire service that will be used by USA Today and local news organizations around the world.

Published Friday, April 26, 2019 3:58:00 PM GMT

The lens is currently available to pre-order for $379 and is expected to ship in early May 2019.

Published Friday, April 26, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

The DJI Osmo Pocket isn't exactly a must-have gadget in most shooters' professional kits, but it does a surprisingly good job of capturing quality, stabilized video footage for its tiny size.

Published Thursday, April 25, 2019 7:48:00 PM GMT

Over a thousand glass plates showing Hitler’s rise to power and the Nazi leader throughout World War ll have been digitized by the US National Archive.

Published Thursday, April 25, 2019 5:02:00 PM GMT

The OPPO Reno 10x hybrid zoom smartphone uses similar technology as the Huawei P30 Pro to achieve a longer than usual tele reach.

Published Thursday, April 25, 2019 3:21:00 PM GMT

The 15 second video teases upcoming support for eye-detection autofocus with Nikon's Z6 and Z7 cameras.

Published Thursday, April 25, 2019 1:00:00 PM GMT

The Olympus E-M1X offers a faster burst speed than the D5, but Nikon's legendary autofocus system and optical finder outshine this Micro Four Thirds beast.

Published Thursday, April 25, 2019 10:30:00 AM GMT

The lens is available for Canon EF and Nikon F mount cameras and is currently available to pre-order for $799.