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Oppo launches Find X5 Series, its first smartphone with its new MariSilicon X Imaging NPU
In December, smartphone manufacturer Oppo announced the successful development of its neural processing unit (NPU). The 6nm chipset, MariSilicon X, includes the NPU, an image signal processor (ISP) and a custom memory architecture. The chip promises to improve the imaging capabilities of mobile photography, including a 20-bit HDR pipeline. Oppo has now announced the Find X5 Pro flagship smartphone, its first smartphone equipped with the MariSilicon X Imaging NPU. Image courtesy of Oppo. The MariSilicon X chipset can process up to 18 trillion...
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I had all of my camera bodies (40D, 5DII and 7D) purchased second hand on ebay, the most expensive one (5DII) I had examined before buying since the (private) seller lived only 10 km away from my home.No regrets here on any of those cameras. Regarding my lenses, there are three primes and three zooms that I bought on ebay from private sellers, only one of them (a 70-200 f4 L IS USM, my first purchase) was old and used and has focusing issues in certain situations, so I probably paid more for it than it was worth. Yet I don’t regret it,...
read moreCanon announces $17K 800mm F5.6, $20K 1200mm F8 lenses for RF mount
On the 35th anniversary of Canon’s EOS line, the company has announced two new RF-mount super-telephoto lenses: the RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM and RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM. While these lenses are similar in name to their EF counterparts, both lenses feature new optical constructions and weigh quite a bit less. Starting first with the similarities between the 800mm F5.6 and 1200mm F8, both lenses feature two focus presets for quickly switching between specific focus distances, use nine-blade aperture diaphragms, offer weathersealing and feature a...
read moreCanon celebrates 35 years of its EOS System next month
Next month, Canon will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the company’s EOS System, which made its debut in March 1987 when Canon launched the EOS 650 SLR and three EF lenses: the 50mm F1.8, the 35–70mm F3.5–4.5 and the EF 35–105mm F3.5–4.5. The EOS branding serves dual purpose, as an acronym for Electro Optical System and as a tribute to Eos, a Titaness and the goddess of the dawn in Greek mythology. Since the launch of the EOS System, Canon has released dozens of SLR, DSLR and mirrorless, and over 100 lenses for its EF and RF lens mounts....
read moreThe iQOO 9 Pro offers flagship triple-camera array, complete with Samsung GN5 sensor, for under $900
iQOO, a sub-brand of Vivo, has announced the international release of its latest flagship smartphones, the iQOO 9 series. The iQOO series includes the iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro and iQOO 9 SE, and each of the three smartphones promise big performance gains over their predecessors. The iQOO brand has traditionally focused on gaming smartphones, and the iQOO 9 series doubles down on performance. The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro include Samsung’s V6 UFS 3.1 memory chip, which promises faster file transfers, and an extended RAM 2.0 feature allows apps to run...
read moreWhat is dual gain and how does it work?
The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 has a ‘dual gain’ sensor, but not in the sense you’re likely to have encountered before. The Panasonic GH6 features a mode called Dynamic Range Boost which the company says is based on a sensor that features ‘dual output gain.’ This mode is always engaged in stills shooting mode, making it the first time we’ve seen dual output gain on a stills camera. Given the widespread adoptions of the similar-sounding ‘dual gain’ sensor design, we thought this would be a good time...
read moreCIPA’s 2022 outlook suggests both camera and lens shipments will slightly decline
CIPA has published its annual outlook, wherein it shares its outlook on the shipment of cameras, lenses and other photo-related products for the 2022 year. CIPA starts off by sharing the data for 2021, which showed total digital camera shipments, which include both compact cameras and interchangeable lens cameras, were down 5.9% year-over-year (YoY) in terms of units shipped. Isolate interchangeable lens cameras, however, and we actually get a .8% increase YoY in units shipped. While positive, it’s important to realize that the previous year,...
read moreWhat does Sigma’s support mean for X-mount?
It may be lacking an aperture ring, but the 56mm F1.4 DC DN makes a great match for the Fujifilm X-T4, in terms of size and balance. The arrival of Sigma’s 16mm, 30mm and 56mm F1.4 DC DN lenses is another step forward for the X-mount system. No matter how comprehensive Fujifilm makes its own lineup of lenses, it’s always beneficial to not have a system solely tied to one company’s vision of the system or dependent on its production priorities. Sigma joins Zeiss, Tamron, Tokina and Viltrox in supporting the system, giving...
read moreTTArtisan adds L-mount option for its $99 23mm F1.4 APS-C lens
TTartisan has added yet another mount option for its 23mm F1.4 APS-C lens. Now, in addition to Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z and Sony E mount versions, there is an L-mount model. Aside from very minor dimensional differences, the fully manual lens remains unchanged from its APS-C counterparts. It’s comprised of eight elements in six groups, including one low-dispersion element and three high-refractive index elements. Other features include a 10-blade aperture diaphragm and has a minimum focusing distance of 20cm (7.9”)....
read moreCanon China teases new product launch set to take place tomorrow
Canon China has posted a series of teasers for a new product announcement set to take place tomorrow, February 24, 2022. The promotional images, shared on Canon China’s official profile on social media platform Weibo, have been counting down the days until the new announcement, which will be livestreamed tomorrow, February 24, 2022, at 11am UTC. Aside from the countdown numbers, the only other visual information Canon provides is some gold dust and a red infinity sign that could also be interpreted as a horizontal ‘8.’ Whatever it is Canon...
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I just bought a 90D and discovered CR3 RAW files. Here is the problem. We typically go out on 3-4 day hunts and return with 400-500 images that need to be sorted and filed. For 16 years I’ve used Canon’s excellent Zoombrowser software. I know it was discontinued long time ago but it is perfect for comparing 30-40 images of the same bug and deleting the files that fall short. It was also used to add notes to the jpeg images. Zoombrowser does not recognize CR3 files. What do you guys use for sorting and managing CR3 files? I need...
read moreSigma releases update on the development of its three-layer full-frame Foveon image sensor
Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki. Sigma’s ongoing Foveon full-frame sensor development project has run into many issues. In February 2020, Sigma announced that it was going back to the drawing board with its full-frame Foveon sensor and would be restarting development from scratch. About a year later, it announced it was fully engaged in research and development and asked for patience from its fans. Yesterday, Sigma released another update, sharing that the development of its full-frame Foveon sensor is still underway and that progress has been...
read moreTokina announces 8mm F2.8 fisheye lens for X-mount, E-mount APS-C cameras
Tokina has announced the impending release of its new SZ 8mm F2.8 fisheye lens for Fujifilm X and Sony E-mount APS-C camera systems. The fully-manual lens is constructed of 11 elements in eight groups, including an unspecified number of multi-coated elements. It features a seven-blade aperture diaphragm, offers an aperture range of F2.8 through F22 with a clickless aperture ring and has a minimum focusing distance of 10cm (4”). Below is a promo video from Tokina: [embedded content] Below is a small sample gallery of low-resolution images,...
read moreUAVs go to the major leagues as the MLB starts testing drone use during baseball games
A screenshot from the Field of Dreams field that was used as a testing ground for drone-use during MLB-sanctioned events. Major League Baseball (MLB) is continuing to adopt the use of drones for more than just scenic aerial shots from a distance during games. While last year’s ‘Field of Dreams’ game showcased the first efforts to implement drones into baseball coverage, this past weekend the MLB took its next step by testing out using a DJI Inspire 2 for TV coverage of a college tournament. For the test, the MLB used an...
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N808PV says: Especially in these interesting times. Olympus transferred its imaging business to financial investor Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) on January 1, 2021. November 2021 Sony stops production of APS-C models of the A series, the favorable legacy model A7 II and the A7c. January 2022 Canon communicates plans to close its only manufacturing facility in China. In late January 2022, Canon communicates a price increase of up to USD 200 for a variety of lenses. The global sales decline has now reached dimensions that will further...
read moreMegadap MTZ11 Leica M to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter Review
Megadap is a name you might not immediately recognize, with their product lineup consisting entirely of adapters. These adapters aren’t just your basic mounting rings, however. In the case of the MTZ11, the adapter brings autofocus to lenses that never had it: autofocusing Leica M lenses on Nikon Z cameras. This interesting technical accomplishment includes all the usual features of Nikon Z autofocus, like Eye AF and AF-C, with a huge range of Leica M lenses. Beyond that, even non-Leica-M lenses can be mounted to Nikon Z cameras with...
read morePanasonic Lumix DC-GH6 initial review
The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 is the latest in a line of high-end Micro Four Thirds video cameras. The GH6 can shoot a vast range of 4K-focused video modes, including slow-motion from 120 fps capture, full-sensor ‘open gate’/anamorphic shooting and capture in industry standard formats such as ProRes 422 and 422HQ. The GH6 is built around a sensor with parallel high and low-gain readouts to deliver a ‘Dynamic Range Boost’ mode that Panasonic says delivers more than 13 stops of dynamic range at higher ISO settings. It...
read moreDPReview TV: Panasonic GH6 initial review
[embedded content] The Panasonic Lumix GH6 is a massive upgrade over the now-legendary GH5. 5.7K/60P, 4K/120P and 100MP Handheld HiRes still are the headline features, but there’s a lot more for Chris and Jordan to talk about. Find out if this will become the DPReview TV camera of choice! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Pre-production GH6 sample gallery from this episode Gear in this story Panasonic LUMIX GH6, 25.2MP Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Camera with Unlimited C4K/4K 4:2:2 10-bit...
read morePanasonic GH6 pre-production sample gallery
Panasonic has finally raised the ceiling on Micro Four Thirds sensor resolution with their new 25MP GH6. Check out Chris Niccolls’ first shots taken with this new camera, in a variety of light levels. Want to learn more about this camera? Watch our hands-on review from DPReview TV. View our Panasonic GH6 sample gallery Gear in this story Panasonic LUMIX GH6, 25.2MP Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Camera with Unlimited C4K/4K 4:2:2 10-bit Video Recording, 7.5-Stop 5-Axis Dual Image Stabilizer, 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 Leica Lens – DC-GH6LK...
read morePanasonic announces Lumix GH6, a hybrid MFT camera with 5.7K/60p video, built-in fan and more
Panasonic has announced the Lumix DC-GH6, its latest video-centric Micro Four Thirds hybrid camera that features a new sensor, an upgraded image processor, improved in-body image stabilization and more. At the heart of the GH6 is a new 25.2MP CMOS sensor capable of capturing 14 frames per second (fps) in AF-S mode and internally recording 5.7K/30p video in Apple ProRes 422 HQ, a first for a Lumix camera. If you drop the resolution down to 4K, the GH6 can capture 10-bit 4:2:2 video at up to DCI 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:0 video at up to 4K/120p, and...
read moreThe NONS SL660 is an EF-mount interchangeable lens camera that uses Fujifilm Instax Square Film
NONS has launched its latest camera, the NONS SL660. The SL660 is an interchangeable lens SLR analog instant camera. The camera has a passive EF mount and records images to the widely-available Instax Square film, which retails for around $20 for 20 exposures. If the ‘NONS’ brand sounds familiar, you may recall the company’s first camera, the SL42, which was the first instant camera to utilize an M42 lens mount. And like the SL42, the SL660 is launching on Kickstarter, where the campaign has already exceeded its modest...
read moreSigma unveils its 16mm, 30mm and 56mm F1.4 primes for Fujifilm X-mount cameras
Sigma has announced the release of three new F1.4 prime lenses for Fujifilm X-mount camera systems. The 16mm F1.4 DC DN, 30mm F1.4 DC DN and 56mm F1.4 DC DN mark Sigma’s first offerings for Fujifilm’s APS-C interchangeable lens camera system and are nearly identical to their predecessors, which were previously released for Canon EF-M mount, L-mount, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-mount cameras. All three of these lenses have been optimized for use with Fujifilm X-mount camera systems. Specifically, Sigma says the ‘control algorithm, including...
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Are there already users of the Nikon Z 400 2.8 TC here? It would be great if you could provide us with some full-resolution images. Are there already users of the Nikon Z 400 2.8 TC here? It would be great if you could provide us with some full-resolution images. Publish...
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Photos Members Group Since Nikon Z 400 2.8 TC Photos Doggenpapa says: Are there already users of the Nikon Z 400 2.8 TC here? It would be great if you could provide us with some full-resolution images. 6:03AM, 20 February 2022 PST...
read moreDPReview TV: Our advice for OM Digital Solutions after using the OM-1
[embedded content] We’ve spent some time with the OM-1, the first camera from OM Digital Solutions. It gets a lot right, but there are a few changes we’d love to see in future Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Gear in this story We are retrieving offers for your location, please refresh the page to see the prices. Chris and Jordan are impressed with the new OM-1 Micro Four Thirds camera, but they have some advice for OM Digital Solutions after...
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Started out doing photography at the age of 6 using an uncle's old 1940 kodak brownie box camera. At 15 years of age, I decided to buy my very own 1975 Praktica SLR camera. I now shoot with a Nikon D850. I do unpaid TFP and commercial paid work.