Digital Photography Review Newsletter: Wednesday, 27 November 2013

	Digital Photography Review Newsletter Wednesday, 27 November 2013 The most popular weekly photography newsletter, with over 300,000 subscribers
Hello! And welcome to the 485th Digital Photography Review newsletter. We're very busy at the moment, finishing up the roundup and product recommendations content that we've been publishing over the past few days, and gearing up for a day of live video broadcast which will take place this coming Monday! See more details below. We're very excited. Coming Soon: DPReview LIVE! Exciting news! We're planning a day of live video coverage on Monday December 2nd in partnership with CreativeLIVE which will be covering product highlights from the past year, as well as live shooting demonstrations and panels discussing the current state of the phototelegraphy market, and predictions for the future. We're really looking forward to it (although with a degree of trepidation) and we hope you'll join us on the day. Coverage starts at 9am (PST) but even if you miss the live broadcast the segments will be archived and available to replay. OK, without further ado let's take a look at some content highlights! Camera Roundups 2013: What to Buy and Why The holidays are a great time to take pictures - and they're a great time to get a camera for yourself or for a loved one. With more than 50 cameras going through the hands of the DPReview team over the year, we've seen it all (or so we think). Based on our collective knowledge we've been preparing and publishing a series of roundups covering current gear in all of the major product categories which we hope will help you make an informed decision on which camera will fit your needs. We've already published a lot and there's more on the way, so keep checking back on the site. Click here to read our published (and coming soon) product roundup content DPReview Gear of the Year Part 2: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 A lot of equipment passes through our Seattle and London offices, everything from high-end cameras to inexpensive accessories. A lot of it gets reviewed, but we can't cover everything. In this series of short articles, DPReview staff will be highlighting their personal standout products of the year. In part 2, Allison Johnson comments on her personal favorite - the Panasonic Lumix GM1. Click here to read all about why the DMC-GM1 is Allison's favorite product of the year DPReview Recommends: Best Cameras for Beginners It's that time of year when thoughts turn to gift-giving, and photography is more popular than ever before. Choosing a first camera is extremely important. If you've got a friend or a family member who's taking his or her first steps into the world of photography, we've prepared some recommendations for you, from best cameras for absolute novices, up to models more suitable for a student or budding enthusiast. This is the first in a series of articles giving our current recommendations for various different people and scenarios, so keep checking back on the site for more. Click here to read our recommendations for best cameras for beginners DPReview Recommends: Best Waterproof Cameras Most cameras are delicate objects, and the last thing you want to do is drop them or subject them to wet or freezing conditions. But there are cameras which are specifically designed to handle rough treatment. In this list, we've chosen our top five recommendations for tough cameras. Every model in this list can be dropped, soaked, frozen and, in some cases, crushed. Our recommendations cover the entire class, from stylish compacts that can handle the occasional accident to high-end rugged cameras capable of serious image quality. Click here to read our recommendations of top five waterproof cameras Breathtaking test data for the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 DxOMark has just reviewed the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55, a $4000 standard prime for full frame SLRs, and as part of our ongoing collaboration we've added the test data to our lens widget. Spoiler alert - it's pretty stunning. We've also added test data for the Nikon mount version of Sigma's exceptional 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM. Click the link for more details and analysis, including a comparison between the Zeiss 55mm and the Nikon 58mm f/1.4G, and a link to DxOMark's own review. Click here to view the stunning test data from the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 What's coming up? More buying guides and product recommendations of course, plus the usual industry news and comment and of course our day of live coverage on Monday. See you then! Barney GearShop update - a message from Laura Let the crazy deals begin! Tons of big discounts are already on. Check on our deals page often to keep up with the holiday sales. First off, tell us what you think of your current camera and we'll reward you with GearShop credit. It only takes a few seconds to participate in this DPReview poll, and you'll walk away with $15 to spend on holiday gifts. You can still build your own bundle, too! Just shop for cameras and lenses you want, add accessories you need - filters, a spare battery or new bag - and see 5% of the hardware value automatically deducted from your accessories. Learn more. Big deals on now: Canon: Save up to $200 on select EOS DSLRs and up to $60 on select PowerShots. Fujifilm: Save up to $250 when you buy an eligible X-series mirrorless camera with select XF lenses. Click on the green "DEALS" button to see what's included. Plus, save $300 on the Raw-shooting super zoom, X-S1 compact. Nikon: Save on your new kit when you buy select DSLRs with eligible Nikkor lenses and speedlights. Save $70 on the Coolpix P520 super zoom. · Olympus: Save $100 on the Pen E-P5 and E-PL5, $200 off the OM-D E-M5, plus save up to $100 on many popular micro four thirds lenses. Panasonic: Save $300 on the GH3, Save $50 on the FZ200, and the new GX7 kit is $200 off too! Sigma: Save up to $200 on Sigma's most popular lenses, teleconverters, and flashes. Sony: The already budget friendly a3000 kit is $50 off. The NEX lineup is on sale with $250 off the NEX-7 kit, $150 off the NEX-6, $100 off the NEX-5T and NEX-3N. Now shipping: The impressive gold award winning Olympus OM-D E-M1 is in stock as type… but it's going fast! Until next week - Laura and the GearShop Team
News updates DPReview Gear of the Year Part 2: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Published on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 11:59:59 AM GMT A lot of equipment passes through our Seattle and London offices, everything from high-end cameras to inexpensive accessories. A lot of it gets reviewed, but we can't cover everything. In this series of short articles, DPReview staff will be highlighting their personal standout products of the year. In part 2, Allison Johnson comments on her personal favorite - the Panasonic Lumix GM1. Read full story → Fujifilm launches free digital magazine for X series owners Published on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 5:36:04 PM GMT Fujifilm has launched a digital magazine for owners of its X series cameras. Available in six languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Italian), it's available from the Apple Newsstand or Google Play store, or alternatively can be viewed using a web browser. Click through for full details. Read full story → Adobe expands Photoshop and Lightroom offer Published on Thursday, November 21, 2013 4:45:15 PM GMT When Adobe announced a version of Creative Cloud for photographers in September, there was a catch -- you had to already own Photoshop CS3 or later to qualify for the special pricing. Now Adobe is lifting that requirement for a limited time. Through December 2, 2013, the $9.99 (£8.78/€12,29) per month subscription is available to everyone. Learn more  Read full story → Sigma fixes Nikon D5300 lens compatibility issues Published on Thursday, November 21, 2013 11:21:06 PM GMT Sigma has posted a firmware update of SIGMA Optimization Pro, the dedicated software for the SIGMA USB DOCK, that enables the D5300 to be fully functional with five lenses. Learn more Read full story → Sony Alpha 7 test scene samples added to first impressions review Published on Friday, November 22, 2013 1:32:58 AM GMT We've updated our first impressions review of the Sony Alpha 7 with our studio test scene showing image quality for both JPEG and Raw files, making it easier to see the differences between it and its sister model, the Alpha 7R. The new scene also offers downloadable Raw samples of both daylight and low light scenes. As always, you can compare the A7 to the increasing number of cameras in our test scene. Read full story → Lens reviews update: test data for the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 Published on Friday, November 22, 2013 10:09:42 AM GMT DxOMark has just reviewed the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55, a $4000 standard prime for full frame SLRs, and as part of our ongoing collaboration we've added the test data to our lens widget. We've also added test data for the Nikon mount version of Sigma's exceptional 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM. Click through for more details and analysis, including a comparison between the Zeiss 55mm and the Nikon 58mm f/1.4G, and a link to DxOMark's own review. Read full story → Holiday gift guide for the mobile photographer Published on Saturday, November 23, 2013 11:00:00 AM GMT 'Tis the season for holiday gift guides, including for the mobile photography fanatic in your life. We've got gifts for the Instagram enthusiast, serial smartphone documentary photographer and the DSLR-turned-mobile photography convert. See our extensive smartphone photography gift guide on connect.dpreview.com. Read full story → What to buy and why: Enthusiast interchangeable lens cameras Published on Saturday, November 23, 2013 7:30:47 PM GMT The holidays are a great time to take pictures — and they're a great time to get a camera for yourself or for a loved one. With more than 50 cameras going through the hands of the DPReview team over the year, we've seen it all (or so we think). Based on our collective knowledge we hope this guide will help you make an informed decision on which camera will fit your needs. In part 1, we look at enthusiast interchangeable lens cameras. Read full story → Rare 1932 Leica fails to set record at Hong Kong auction Published on Saturday, November 23, 2013 9:00:00 PM GMT A rare Leica camera has been sold at auction in Hong Kong for around $620,000 (~£380,000). The gold-plated 1932 Leica Luxus II is one of only four ever made, and comes in a crocodile skin case. The camera was expected to raise around $1.2 million at auction, but ultimately sold for around half of that amount. Learn more Read full story → What to buy and why: Mid-level mirrorless cameras Published on Sunday, November 24, 2013 7:30:53 PM GMT The holidays are a great time to take pictures — and they're a great time to get a camera for yourself or for a loved one. With more than 50 cameras going through the hands of the DPReview team over the year, we've seen it all (or so we think). Based on our collective knowledge we hope this guide will help you make an informed decision on which camera will fit your needs. In part 2, we look at mid-level mirrorless cameras. Read full story → What to buy and why: Enthusiast compact cameras Published on Monday, November 25, 2013 3:07:14 AM GMT The holidays are a great time to take pictures — and they're a great time to get a camera for yourself or for a loved one. With more than 50 cameras going through the hands of the DPReview team over the year, we've seen it all (or so we think). Based on our collective knowledge we hope this guide will help you make an informed decision on which camera will fit your needs. In part 3, we look at enthusiast compact cameras. Read full story → Nostalgic images combine miniatures and real-life backdrops Published on Monday, November 25, 2013 9:07:09 PM GMT Michael Paul Smith's photos look like snapshots of classic cars. In reality, they're clever creations that use forced perspective to combine miniatures and real-world backdrops in an utterly convincing final product. His miniatures live in a fictional U.S. town called Elgin Park, a place populated with vintage cars and the trappings of everyday life in the 1950's and 1960's. See gallery Read full story → Roger Cicala cynically re-defines photography Published on Monday, November 25, 2013 9:10:19 PM GMT Lensrentals' Roger Cicala continues his recent run of fine satirical form with his latest blog post - a series of cynical definitions for widely-used photography terms. We're almost tempted to use it to replace our glossary, as it should be considered recommended reading before commenting on any photography or 'gear' forum. It's certainly going to make us think carefully about the terminology we use in future reviews. Read full story → What to buy and why: High-end pocketable compacts Published on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 2:44:50 AM GMT The holidays are a great time to take pictures — and they're a great time to get a camera for yourself or for a loved one. With more than 50 cameras going through the hands of the DPReview team over the year, we've seen it all (or so we think). Based on our collective knowledge we hope this guide will help you make an informed decision on which camera will fit your needs. In part 4, we look at high-end pocketable compacts. Read full story → DPReview Recommends: Best Cameras for Beginners Published on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 5:12:11 PM GMT It's that time of year when thoughts turn to gift-giving, and photography is more popular than ever before. Choosing a first camera is extremely important. If you've got a friend or a family member who's taking his or her first steps into the world of photography, we've prepared some recommendations for you, from best cameras for absolute novices, up to models more suitable for a student or budding enthusiast. This is the first in a series of articles giving our current recommendations for various different people and scenarios. Click through to read more. Read full story → Google reworks Android to allow for Raw imaging Published on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 7:39:04 PM GMT Google has given its camera API a complete makeover in an attempt to make app development easier for programmers. When the new API rolls out, it will allow apps to save Raw files and will also enable burst shooting. Learn more on connect.dpreview.com. Read full story →
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