September 1st, 2024
We spent the week ahead of the holiday weekend here in the U.S. wrapping up testing on the Fujifilm X-T50 as well as shooting Sony’s new FE 85mm F1.4 GM II and the Google Pixel 9 Pro at night.In between, we covered the official announcement of Apple’s September iPhone event, plus a fun reveal about Nikon’s new HQ.
— Ben
Highlights
The Fujifilm X-T50 is a mid-range 40MP APS-C mirrorless camera that has image stabilization, subject recognition AF and a host of high-res video features. We've put it to the test.
When we published our Google Pixel 9 Pro sample gallery last week, it consisted mainly of daylight images. We've now added additional photos shot in low light using the camera's Night Mode setting.
We go hands-on with Sony's newest prime lens.
Fast 85mm prime lenses are popular for portraiture because they provide a good balance between perspective, subject isolation and image quality. This gallery features portraits and other photos highlighting the lens' out-of-focus characteristics.
YouTuber iPhonedo has provided an example of how good iPhone video can look without the help of expensive lighting and grip equipment.
Browse our 25th-anniversary content hub and join us in reflecting on how much the camera industry has evolved over the last 25 years.
News Updates
Tamron's full-frame ultra-telephoto offering is coming to Nikon's cameras, and features adjustable stabilization.
Sony has announced the FE 85mm F1.4 GM II, a fast portrait-friendly prime lens that replaces the original 85mm F1.4 GM in its lens lineup.
Apple will be holding an event on September 9th, where it's expected to announce the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro.
Nikon's Tokyo headquarters has some design elements inspired by photography, including a manhole cover and a clever use for recycled lenses.
Further Reading
Here are some stories that caught our attention this week:• The BBC teases some incredible wild life photography from The Museum at South Kensington contest - BBC •Google revamps controversial AI image generation tool after backlash - Yahoo Finance• Hello, you’re here because you said AI image editing was just like Photoshop - The Verge• Analyzing the photographic process from darkroom to data -Yale News• The State of the Photography Market in 2024 - Artsy
Another key camera from the 25 years of DPReview's existence was Sony's original RX100. It wasn't everything we wanted from an enthusiast compact, but the images set a new benchmark when we reviewed it, 12 years ago today.