May 31, 2024
We're back after a bit of time off for Memorial Day. This week, we've been playing catch-up after traveling to Japan and reviewing several recent launches. Sharing your perspectives through our question of the week series has been a highlight for our team this spring. As such, we're looking into more ways to showcase the DPR community's deep knowledge and personal insights. This week alone, we kicked off a new nature-centric photo challenge ahead of summer, and our first post on Threads. Expect to see more throughout the summer. As always, thank you for your support.
— Ben
Highlights
The aspect ratio switch on Leica's D-Lux8 is a great reminder of the value of giving direct access to the most distinctive features. Editor Richard Butler thinks this is exactly what Fujifilm X-T50's Film Simulation dial achieves.
"All camera and lens manufacturers have to be innovative," says Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki, but "technology competition among manufacturers may not always be beneficial to customers... some other specifications might be more important."
We had a chance to shoot with the Fujifilm X-T50 for quite a while, so we put together a first-look video, outlining what it can offer, as well as shooting a sample gallery using a variety of Film Simulations.
We had the opportunity to use the new Panasonic S9 for several days at Panasonic's Lumix Summit in Osaka, Japan. In this short video, we take a closer look at the camera, who it's designed for, and the philosophy behind its LUT-based workflow.
The Lumix S9 is Panasonic's newest full-frame mirrorless camera. It allows users to create their own custom looks for out-of-camera colors and is the first full-frame Lumix camera aimed squarely at social media content creators.
The Sony a9 III is the world's first full-frame mirrorless camera to feature a global electronic shutter with simultaneous readout. After extensive testing of this 120 fps sports camera, to see what you gain (and, perhaps, lose).
News Updates
The team behind the award-winning Halide camera app for iOS has announced Kino, a video-only app that includes advanced video capture features and built-in color presets crated by pro colorists.
Leica has announced it will introduce the D-Lux 8, an enthusiast zoom compact based around a four thirds type sensor.
Now in its seventh year, the annual awards recognize some of the best astrophotography of the year.
Furthering its quest to implement AI across its product line, Adobe is bringing Adobe Firefly's 'Generative' tool to Lightroom. Also announced today: expanded tethering for Sony cameras and an updated toolbar for the mobile version.
Further Reading
Here are some other photo and tech related stories that caught our attention this week.• Vanity Fair issued an apology for publishing a modified photo of Guy Pearce by mistake. • Canon teased a a cinema product unveiling on X.• Also on X, YouTuber Marques Brownlee a.k.a MKBHD shared his inside access to Apple's lab where it torture tests iPhones.Here's our next question of the week:What are the key things you do when setting up or working with new camera?Let us know via our reader question form.
The best of the best from the DPReview community, see our favorite photos you made from the "for the birds" challenge.
Setting up your new camera is a rite of passage for all photographers. Avoid mistakes, adjust these settings first.
Every week, we ask newsletter subscribers a question about gear, creativity or life. Recently we wanted to know: If you could go back to your 20-year-old self, what camera related advice would you give yourself?