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DPReview TV: Sony a6600 first impressions

31 Aug

This week Sony announced it’s new flagship APS-C mirrorless camera, the a6600, alongside two APS-C lenses and the budget-oriented a6100 model. In this video, we take a closer look at the a6600 and share our first impressions of the camera.

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  • Introduction
  • Shot on a6600
  • Body improvements
  • SD card slot
  • Electronic viewfinder (EVF)
  • No pop-up flash?
  • The sensor
  • Buffer
  • Weather sealing
  • Function additions and removals
  • Video capabilities
  • Conclusion

Check out all of our Sony a6100, a6600, and APS-C lens launch content, including additional galleries and initial reviews

Sample gallery from this episode

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The Redmi Note 8 Pro is the first officially-announced smartphone with a 64MP camera

30 Aug

Samsung announced its 64MP Isocell GW1 Quad-Bayer smartphone image sensor in May this year. Now Xiaomi has announced the first device featuring the new sensor in the shape of the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

The Isocell sensor is deployed in the primary camera of the Note 8 Pro’s four-camera setup. It is a 1/1.7″ sensor and coupled with an F1.8 aperture lens and PDAF autofocus system. Like with other Quad-Bayer sensors, it is not primarily designed to output 64MP files but to combines four pixels into one, for better detail, lower noise levels and increased dynamic range, resulting in a 16MP default image size.

The primary camera is accompanied by an 8MP super-wide-angle, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth-camera for a simulated bokeh effect. The front camera is located in a notch and offers a 20MP resolution plus several AI features and scene recognition modes.

Camera aside, the new phone’s specifications are distinctly mid-range. The IPS display measures 6.53 inches and comes with an FHD+ resolution. The Android 9 OS is powered by a Mediatek’s Helio G90T chipset and 6 or 8GB of RAM. In terms of storage you can choose between 64 or 128 GB. The 4,500 mAh battery offers quick-charging.

The Note 8 Pro will be available in September in China and set you back CNY1,399 ($ 195) for the 6/64GB version and CNY1,799 ($ 250) for the 8/128GB option. Pricing and availability for other regions have not been revealed yet.

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DPReview TV: Canon EOS 90D and M6 Mark II first impressions in Atlanta

29 Aug

By now, you’ve had plenty to read up on regarding Canon’s new APS-C cameras, the EOS 90D and EOS M6 Mark II – now it’s time to see them in action. DPReview TV’s Chris Niccolls teams up with Reviews Editor Carey Rose in Atlanta to see just what these two cameras are capable of at Michelin Raceway.

What do you all think of the new cameras? Let us know in the comments.

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  • Introduction
  • Main differences
  • Burst shooting
  • 90D autofocus
  • Drift photography
  • M6 Mark II dials
  • M6 Mark II handling
  • M6 Mark II autofocus
  • 90D mechanical shutter in live view
  • Face and eye detect
  • Video performance
  • Conclusion

EOS M6 Mark II sample galleries from this episode

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Canon 90D sample galleries from this episode

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Check out all of our Canon EOS 90D and EOS M6 Mark II launch content, including additional galleries and initial reviews

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DPReview TV: Canon EOS M6 II and EOS 90D first look

28 Aug

DPReview TV brings you our first-day impressions of Canon’s new EOS M6 Mark II and EOS 90D, straight from Canon’s launch event.

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EOS M6 Mark II sample gallery from this episode

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Canon 90D sample gallery from this episode

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DPReview TV: Panasonic S1H first look

28 Aug

Jordan takes a first look at the new Panasonic S1H while wrestling with the moral struggle of cheating on his beloved GH5.

Editor’s note: Instead of a sample gallery, we’re providing several ungraded clips from the S1H for download so that you can try grading it yourself. (See the links below the chapter markers.) If you have difficulty playing the clips try using the VLC media player.

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  • Jordan's moral struggle
  • Introduction
  • Camera body
  • Clever features
  • The sensor
  • 6K shooting
  • Rolling shutter
  • Dual-native ISO
  • High ISO performance
  • Compression
  • Audio features
  • The fan
  • Slow motion
  • Assist tools
  • Photo capability
  • 6K interview with cinematographer Nick Thomas
  • Drawbacks
  • Conclusion

Panasonic S1H video sample download links

  • 6K shot at 3:2 aspect ratio in rec.709
  • 6K detailed crop shot in 709-like profile
  • 4K V-Log (high contrast scene)
  • 4K at ISO 3200 shot in 709-like profile
  • 4K at ISO 6400 shot in 709-like profile
  • 4K at ISO 12,800 shot in 709-like profile
  • Indoor V-Log shot at ISO 640

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Canon Australia shares accidental ‘first look’ at EOS M6 Mark II, EOS 90D cameras

20 Aug

Canon Australia appears to have leaked two upcoming cameras – the EOS M6 Mark II and the EOS 90D, in a pair of videos posted on its YouTube channel (which have been taken down in the minutes since we started drafting this article). The two videos gave a ‘first look’ at what appear to be forthcoming mirrorless and DSLR APS-C products.

Canon Australia has since removed the videos, but Canon Rumors downloaded them before they were taken down and uploaded the videos to its YouTube channel.

Canon M6 Mark II

According to the video, the Canon EOS M6 Mark II will feature major improvements over its predecessor, the EOS M6, both in terms of ergonomics and specifications.

Most notably, it looks like the EOS M6 Mark II will feature a 32.5-megapixel CMOS sensor powered by a Digic 8 processor. It will have a continuous shooting speed up to 14 fps with autofocus, Eye Detection, Dual Pixel AF and a dedicated MF/AF Focus Mode Switch button on the rear of the camera.

A screenshot from the video showing the new Focus Switch Mode on the back of the M6 Mark II.

Canon Australia notes in the video’s description that the M6 Mark II will be able to shoot 4K/30p video and 1080p at 120 fps. Also shown in the video is a removable OLED viewfinder that works with the Touch & Drag AF on the rear camera display and a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth transfer option, although the specifics of the transfer technology remain unknown.

Canon EOS 90D

Also leaked by Canon Australia was what we presume to be the promo video for the EOS 90D, Canon’s next-generation APS-C DSLR.

According to the video, the 90D will feature a 32.5-megapixel sensor with a Digic 8 processor behind it (presumably the same combination found in the EOS M6 Mark II). IThe 90D appears to be limited to 10 fps continuous shooting, but it too has Dual Pixel AF, Eye Detection AF and a 45-point all-cross-type autofocus sensor with a joystick for navigating through the AF points.

The optical viewfinder inside the 90D features 100-percent coverage and includes a 220K-dot RGB + IR metering sensor that features Canon’s iTR AF (face-detection).

On the video front, the video doesn’t share much, but notes the 90D will shoot 4K 30p video and up to 120 fps when shooting in 1080. The video also says the 90D is dust- and water-resistant and can be paired with Canon’s BG-E14 battery grip, the same one used for Canon’s 70D and 80D cameras.

No pricing information or definitive release date was mentioned in the videos, but given both were posted on an official Canon channel, and have since been removed from YouTube, we assume that the EOS M6 II and EOS 90D are real, and coming soon.

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Nitecore announces ‘world’s first’ smart battery for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras

15 Aug

Nitecore has announced the NFZ100, the world’s first ‘smart battery’ for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras, including the a7 III, a7R III and a9 systems.

Like most ‘smart’ electronics, the unique feature of the NFZ100 is the ability to manage and monitor the battery with an accompanying smartphone app. Nitecore NNERGY, as it’s called, is available to download for free on both Android and iOS devices.

Once installed and connected to the NFZ100, the NNERGY app will let you monitor the battery health, battery level, battery voltage and other real-time battery information. Nitecore even offers a dedicated ‘Storage Mode’ within the app that will discharge the battery to 70% to help maximize its lifespan if it won’t be in use for some time.

Individual batteries can be labelled with three-digit identifiers to ensure you can tell them apart inside the app. There is even an option to upgrade the firmware of the batteries as Nitecore further develops its technology. Yes, you read that right, you might soon need to update the firmware of your camera batteries, not unlike you do your camera itself.

The NFZ100 batteries feature 2,280 mAh capacity, which Nitecore estimates is good for 500 still photos when shooting with the Sony a9. Voltage is 7.2V, giving it a power rating of 16.4Wh.

Other features include overcharge protection, over-discharge protection, overcurrent protection, over voltage protection and short-circuit protection. The batteries weigh 82.5g (2.91oz) and measure 52 x 38.7 x 22.5mm (2.05 x 1.52 x 0.89in).

The Nitecore NFZ100 doesn’t appear to be available to purchase through any online retailers as of now and no current pricing information is available. DPReview has contacted Nitecore and will update this article with more information if we get a response.

In the meantime, you can find out more information on Nitecore’s website.

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Samsung announces first 100+ layer V-NAND memory module

07 Aug

Fast storage solutions are essential for efficient digital photo and video workflows and Samsung Technology has announced the start of production of new V-NAND modules with more than 100 layers, which is an industry first and should give a boost to any editing workstation. According to the South Korean company, the 256GB 3-bit V-NAND will be used to make SSD drives for PCs and has already been delivered to a number global OEMs.

The new generation adds around 40 percent more cells to the previous 9-layer single-stack structure. Samsung achieves this by building an electrically conductive mold stack with 136 layers. The company claims this results in the industry’s fastest data transfer rate, citing writing speed of 450 microseconds (?) and a reading response time of 45?. Compared to the previous design performance has been increased by 10 percent and power consumption decreased by 15%.

The company claims this results in the industry’s fastest data transfer rate, citing writing speed of 450 microseconds (?) and a reading response time of 45?.

Samsung says that thanks to the new and faster design, it will be able to offer V-NAND solutions with more than 300 layers by combining three of the new stacks, without any negative impact on performance or reliability.

In addition to the performance increases, the engineers have been able to reduce production steps and reduce chip sizes, increasing production rates by 20 percent.

With the 250GB SATA PC SSD already released, the company is planning to increase production in second half of the year to meet growing global demand and produce SSDs and eUFSs using 512Gb 3-bit V-NAND in a variety of specifications. Samsung is also hoping to deploy the new chips for mobile and automobile applications in the future.

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Oppo reveals world’s first smartphone with under-display front camera

27 Jun

Earlier this months both OPPO and Xiaomi teased technology that allows the front camera on a smartphone to be located under the display, avoiding any notches, pinholes or other screen interruptions.

Today OPPO has shown a first device with the feature at MWC Shanghai and provided more information about the under-display technology. In order to make things work both customized displays and camera modules are required.

The display section covering the camera is made of a highly-transparent material and features a redesigned pixel structure that is optimized for the transmittance of light. Still, some light will be absorbed by the display, so the camera comes with a bigger sensor with bigger pixels and a larger aperture than you’d find in conventional front cameras.

There are also customized white balance and HDR algorithms to help boost camera performance and to further reduce the transparent display’s unavoidable detrimental impact on image quality OPPO has developed a haze removal algorithm for sharper and clearer image output.

In its announcement OPPO said it is developing a “futuristic, notchless, unibody and highly-recognizable smartphone,” but has not provided any detailed specs or information on pricing or availability.

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Hasselblad’s first XCD zoom, the 35-75mm F3.5-4.5, finally arrives this October

22 Jun

Hasselblad’s press release says its first zoom lens for the X system is ‘eagerly awaited’, though some users might consider ‘much delayed’ a more accurate phrase. Promised in 2017, the XCD 35-75mm F3.5-4.5 should finally be arriving in stores in October this year.

The company seems to think it will all be worth the wait though, as its chief designer declares it to be the ‘best zoom lens available on the market’. Said to offer the same edge-to-edge image quality as a series of prime lenses, Hasselblad claims it is the best lens it has ever developed.

Using an internal focusing system that allows the lens to retain the same compact dimensions throughout the zoom range, the lens is said to provide fast AF in a lightweight package.

The Hasselblad XCD 3.5-4.5/35-75 Zoom lens will cost $ 5175 / €4500 / £4050. For more information see the Hasselblad website.

Hasselblad XCD 35-75mm F3.5-4.5
Focal length 35.9-73.1mm
Focal length equiv 28-58mm
Aperture range F3.5-32/F4.5-32
Angle of view (D, H, V) 77°/64°/50°
Length/diameter 145 / 85 mm
Weight (excl. covers and lens shade) 1115g
Filter diameter 77 mm
Minimum distance object to image plane 0.42 / 0.6 m

Press release

THE NEW XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75 – PRIME LENS PERFORMANCE IN A COMPACT ZOOM

The ninth addition to the X System lens range is the eagerly awaited XCD 3,5-4,5/35-75 Zoom Lens. Delivering the same superb image quality from edge-to-edge as the XCD prime lenses, this extremely high performance, compact mid-range zoom covers moderate wide angle to short telephoto focal lengths. Its internal focusing keeps the lens’ dimensions constant, delivers quick autofocus and additionally keeps the overall weight down. Ideal for shooting anything from wide angle landscapes to portrait images, this lens is perfect for photographers who are looking to keep the amount of equipment they carry when travelling to a minimum but don’t want to compromise on image quality. “This really is the best lens Hasselblad has developed – its performance is extremely high, competing with our prime lenses. I can even go as far to say that it’s probably the best zoom lens currently available on the market,” says Per Nordlund, Hasselblad Lead Optical Designer.

Like the rest of the XCD lens range, the XCD 35-75 features an integral central lens shutter, offering exposure times from 68 minutes to 1/2000s with full flash synchronisation throughout.

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