The DPReview Newsletter
Thursday, January 18, 2024
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It's time again for our weekly round-up of everything interesting, novel and curious happening in the world of cameras. We saw some new product and firmware announcements this week. We also published a new review and sample gallery. We're proud to say we're catching up on some of the cameras we didn't get a chance to tackle last year, and multiple reviews are in progress. With our studio testing fully operational, things are speeding up at DPReview HQ. One of our goals with this newsletter is to let you know what we're up to and create a two-way conversation with the DPReview crew.
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| | Nikon Zf review: the classiest mirrorless of them all? The Nikon Zf is a 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera with classic looks that adds the latest Expeed 7 processor and features such as 3D Tracking AF to the $2000 price bracket. We're not sure the experience lives up to the looks. |
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| | Getting started with photography, our best primers for beginners Camera technical details can get complicated quickly, but we all need a place to start before diving into the deep end. We've assembled a few of our favorite articles, tutorials, explainers, and guides to help beginners get started with photography and level up to advanced concepts. |
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| | One thing: Taking stock of gear and when to let go or lean in We're as guilty as anyone of getting excited about shiny new gear and features, but let's not lose sight of the gear we already have by our side. Let's better appreciate what we have, consider what gives us joy, and get out there to take some photos. |
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Further Reading
Last week, we asked you for your predictions for 2024, and boy, did you come up with some whoppers! Here are five that stood out.
DPReview reader's 2024 predictions
"Having reached the age of 89 my idea of the 2024 camera update would be a camera that I could send out with specific instructions. It would return with the photos that matched my instructions. Just kidding."
Oh dear, don't give AI any ideas now! - Shaminder
"After reading about Sony's global shutter I suspect that the global shutter initiative will take a step back but the work will continue. Just how quickly we see the next iteration, without the limitations, remains to be seen. Doesn't sound like 2024 will be the year of mass production of cameras with global shutters."
"... I wish I could see a classic K-mount digital camera from Pentax. As simple as it gets. A great sensor on a beautiful classic body just like a Pentax LX."
"My personal not-so-wild prediction is that I won't be able to afford any new camera anything and will be using my old gear just as before and still enjoying the heck out of it!"
Ain't no shame in that game! Getting out and using your gear to be creative is always better than staying home to make wishlists. Be merry and chase the light. - Shaminder
This next one isn't a prediction, but rather some well wishes we appreciated: "Happy birthday DPReview!!! ..and thanks for 25 years of fantastic job :) .. and now towards the second round."
Thanks everyone for sharing with us.
Here's our next question of the week:
Apple's Vision Pro preorders start today. What do you think of the device? Will you be buying one? Does Apple have another winner?
What's your take? Let us know; click here to e-mail me.
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