Panasonic Lumix GH5 Release Date, Price and Specs – CNET
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Although Micro Four Thirds video shooters have been eagerly awaiting an update to Panasonic’s flagship mirrorless movie model, the Lumix GH4 — it turned two last February — they’re just going to have to wait a little longer. Rather than announcing the camera at the Photokina 2016 show in Germany as expected by many, Panasonic instead revealed that it’s “in development” and will be available early in 2017. Probably just in time for its third birthday.
There isn’t much detail on it yet, but Panasonic did say it will support 4K/60p, 4K/30p at 4:2:2 (10 bit) and an updated version of its 4K photo (which uses specific settings to grab 8-megapixel stills from 4K video) that will be able to grab 16-megapixel images.
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Sony A99 Mark II Release Date, Price and Specs – CNET
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I liked a lot of things about the Sony A99, the company’s fixed-mirror full-frame dSLR-style camera, but it’s sat around for over three years while competitors have introduced improved models. Sony finally succeeds it with the A99 Mark II, bringing all of its A-game technologies with the hopes of attracting professional action photographers.
It incorporates the same 42.4MP Exmor R CMOS that’s in the excellent A7R II mirrorless. There’s also a new hybrid autofocus system with 399 phase-detection AF points (79 cross-type) and sensitivity down to -4 EV. 5-axis sensor-shift stabilization and 4K uncompressed video complete the package. Sony claims it’s about the size of the A7RII, despite retaining the A mount, and is still dust-and-moisture resistant.
Sony plans to ship it in November at $3,200 for the body. I don’t have UK or Australian pricing yet, but that directly converts to about £2,450 and AU$4,240.
Stay tuned for more details.
Nikon KeyMission 360 Release Date, Price and Specs – CNET
Surprise announcements are few and far between at CES, the huge consumer electronics show held every January in Las Vegas. But this year, Nikon dropped one I didn’t see coming: It was entering the action cam category and with a 360-degree model no less.
The Tokyo-based company didn’t provide many details about the camera at the time, save that it would shoot 4K ultra high definition (UHD) video with a 360-degree field of view, have electronic image stabilization and that it would be rugged: Shockproof to 2 meters (6.6 feet) and waterproof to 30 meters (100 feet).
Today, though, it’s offered up all the details including availability and price — October for $500 (roughly £385 and AU$665).
The first of Nikon’s action cam line, the KeyMission 360.
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On each side of the camera is an f2.0 8.7mm lens (35mm equivalent) backed by a 20-megapixel CMOS sensor. The camera can capture 30-megapixel stills and 4K UHD video (3,840×2,160 pixels) or full HD (1,920×1,080 pixels), both at 24 frames per second in MOV format. Stereo mics are built in and the camera has a standard tripod mount in the bottom.
All the stitching is done in camera, so it’s ready to share straight away. But, if you’d rather do a minor edit first, the new KeyMission mobile app for Android and iOS facilitates that as well as letting you change settings and gives you a live preview from the camera. Desktop software for Mac and Windows is also included with more editing options.
Nikon’s new KeyMission 170 (left) and KeyMission 80 (right) action cams.
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Joining the 360 camera in October are the $400 KeyMission 170 (approximately £300 and AU$530) and $280 KeyMission 80 (about £215 and AU$370). Like the 360, the number in the name refers to angle of view. The 170 has a superwide f2.8 lens similar to what you’d find on other action cams, so you’ll want to mount it to its tripod to capture all of a scene in 4K UHD or full HD video. There’s a small LCD on the back to help frame your shots, change settings and play back clips, and the whole thing is waterproof to 10 meters (33 feet) and shockproof to 2 meters (6.6 feet). It comes with a wireless remote, too.
The KeyMission 80 is more of a rugged life-logging camera. Though it records video in full HD at 30fps, the main attraction is its time-lapse and interval timer options so you can just clip it on and capture hands-free 12-megapixel photos. The camera also has a second 5-megapixel selfie snapper on the back above its 1.75-inch touchscreen.
Nikon plans to have accessories for all its cameras to help you get the most out of them, including a dive housing for the 170, a tripod adapter for the 80 and a variety of mounts for the 360 and 170.
Five reasons the LG V20 may be your next phone
Why the LG V20 might be your next daily driver.
On the inside, the LG V20 is a souped-up version of its flagship sibling, the decidedly lackluster G5. But on the outside, it’s equipped with dual 16-megapixel and 8-megapixel rear-facing cameras that are meant to be used by serious content creators. And I don’t mean serial Snapchatters.
There’s a reason Cool Indie Filmmaker™️ Joseph Gordon-Levitt is the face of the V20. LG wants you to think of this device as mobile camera equipment, but is that realistic? The ultimate verdict will come down to our review of the device, which is coming soon. For now, here’s a look at some of the features that come standard with the V20 and why you might want to consider it as your next Android smartphone.
Note: I’m using a preview version of the LG V20. Its software hasn’t yet been finalized. Take heed that some of the features mentioned here might not be part of the final version.
It has a myriad of creative camera features
Do you like making photo and video collages? Do you rely heavily on vintage filters to spruce up your vacation photos? Or perhaps you’re a fan of shooting slow motion video? The LG V20 offers a myriad of fun and practical camera features such as these.
In Auto mode, both the V20’s 16-megapixel and 8-megapixel wide-angle cameras can shoot a panorama, a slow-motion video, and a time-lapse. There’s also an option to shoot a Popout photo, which lets you customize the photo background with various effects, as well as an option to record a Snap, which is comprised of up to a minute of sequential three-second vignettes. It’s a kooky feature to use and while it doesn’t translate entirely well to Instagram, it’s fun to make personal stories that you can share with Facebook and Twitter.
The V20 also offers eight different vintage filters, which you can easily choose from the main camera interface. They’re passable as Instagram filters and you can use them while recording video.
It offers manual controls for photos and videos
There’s no doubt that manual controls have helped somewhat in legitimatizing smartphone photography, and LG was one of the first manufacturers to implement manual controls for both audio and video recording.
The manual controls are just as easy to use on the V20. The option to manually shoot photos or videos is readily available at the top of the main camera interface, and both modes offer full control over the exposure, ISO, and white balance. The video mode also offers an audio readout and manual audio controls, while the camera mode features an on-screen histogram.
It features Hi-Fi Audio
The LG V20 is equipped with 32-bit Quad DAC. What does this mean? Well, to audiophiles it’s literal music to their ears because it means the sound quality of headphone audio output is stellar. For everyone else, it means that what you record with the V20 will sound better than most other smartphones out there, especially considering it can record up to 132 decibels — essentially, it can handle recording loud concerts. Your bootleg of Santana’s duet at the county fair won’t sound muffled and distorted.
It comes with a removable battery
A removable battery may not seem like much in this day and age, but it’s become a rarity as unibody smartphones have become the status quo. Fortunately, the LG V20 lets you easily pop off the back cover to reveal a removable 3200mAh battery. LG also managed to keep the V20 chassis thin enough while offering a large battery pack to fuel all that content creation throughout the day. And unlike the G5, which ruined my manicure at MWC, the button to release the V20’s back panel is completely nail friendly. You can easily push in the side button to release without much resistance.
It’s already loaded with Android 7.0 Nougat
It’s unfortunate that we’re still at a point where we’re lauding Android phones for running the latest software, but you can count on the V20 — until the next Android update, that is. The V20 is the first non-Nexus smartphone to come equipped with Nougat and it has all the offerings of the stock version, including Multi-window multitasking, direct reply messaging, and smarter battery consumption.
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Xiaomi debuts a $330 mirrorless camera
The latest out of Xiaomi’s ecosystem partner XiaoYi is a $330 mirrorless camera dubbed the Yi M1 that looks awfully familiar. The Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera features a 20.16MP Sony IMX269 imaging sensor, offering a mechanical shutter, 4K video recording at 30fps, ISO up to 25600, and ability to shoot in RAW.
The camera doesn’t offer an electronic viewfinder or built-in flash, but you do get a 3-inch touchscreen with an interface similar to that of a phone’s camera app. The M1 will be available in black and white color options. According to Engadget, the camera also offers Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to transfer images to your phone with ease.
The camera is available with two lens options: the first one includes the body with a 12-40mm f/3.5-5.6 lens and will set buyers back ¥2,199 ($330), and the second option features the camera body and a 42.5mm f/1.8 lens for ¥2,999 ($450). The camera and lenses will go on sale from September 23 at JD.com.
Much like XiaoYi’s other wares, like the Yi action camera, the M1 mirrorless camera will likely be limited to China. You should be able to buy it from third-party stores in due course of time, but as of now there’s no information to suggest the camera will make its way outside the country.
Grab this 3-port travel charging hub for $6.50 right now!
Ugreen is currently offering its USB travel hub with cradle for just $6.50 with coupon code JR958YZF, which happens to be the lowest price the company has offered it at. Normally priced at $11, you’ll save $4.50 on the purchase. It offers 3 USB ports to plug in the cables of your choice, as well as a cradle to place your phone for safe keeping while it is charging. You’ll have a single 2.1A charging port, as well as two other 1A charging ports, and it has its own on/off switch to prevent wasting power.
If you are looking for a portable way to charge more than one device, this may be your best bet. Remember, you’ll need coupon code JR958YZF for the full savings.
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Digital Offers: Grab the complete Machine Learning Bundle for just $40
Ever wish you could take some of your extra money and double or even triple it on the stock market? Unfortunately, the market is tricky, it can be hard to know what to do, how to read the trends and figure out where the money is to be made. Luckily, you can get started with all you need to know for only a small investment.
With this complete Machine Learning bundle for just $40 you can get access to 64 lectures, 11 hours of content and more at anytime you want it. You can set up historical price databases in MySQL using Python, learn Python libraries and even access the source code any time as a continued resource.
Some of the other benefits of the bundle include:
- Access 64 lectures & 11 hours of content 24/7
- Get a crash course in quantitative trading from stocks & indices to momentum investing & backtesting
- Discover machine learning principles like decision trees, ensemble learning, random forests & more
- Set up a historical price database in MySQL using Python
- Learn Python libraries like Pandas, Scikit-Learn, XGBoost & Hyperopt
- Access source code any time as a continuing resource
You’ll want to take advantage of this $40 bundle to get yourself started down the right path. Whether it is something you want to turn into a career at some point or just a way to try and make a few extra bucks, this bundle is worth checking out.
You’d normally pay just under $800 for it, making the $40 price tag a 94% savings through Android Central Offers.
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Long awaited Sony A99 II now official, 4K video and 42.4MP sensor
Sony has finally announced a successor to the A99, more than three years since it released the flagship DSLR.
The Sony A99 II is a powerhouse of an SLR, with a 42.4-megapixel 35mm full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor, hybrid phase detection autofocus system which combines 399 phase detection points on the sensor, paired with 79 phase detection points on a separate sensor that work continuously together., and optical 5-axis in-body image stabilisation.
Its natural ISO range is 100-25,600 but can be expanded to ISO 50 – 102,400.
It is effectively Sony’s push to wrest pro control from Canon and Nikon, with their 5D Mk IV and D810 cameras respectively. It is also capable of recording 4K video in XAVC-S format, which can save footage to card at up to 100Mbps.
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Video can be shot at frame rates from one to 120fps, including quick and slow motion capture.
There are dual SD card slots, a newly designed grip and a magnesium allow body. It is also 8 per cent smaller than the previous model.
The camera has Bluetooth connectivity to hook it up to a compatible mobile device, with most Android and iOS smartphones and tablets supported.
The Sony A99 II ships in November priced at 3,600 euros. A UK price is yet to follow.
Sony’s A99 II promises fast focus in a full-frame camera
It’s been four years since Sony last introduced a flagship-class full-frame camera, but it’s finally back with more. Sony is launching the A99 II, a 42.4-megapixel pro cam that incorporates many of the upgrades you’ve seen in recent Alpha DSLRs and mirrorless models… and then some. To start, it promises to be an autofocusing champ. This is the first full-frame Alpha to use 4D Focus tech, delivering a hybrid autofocusing system that melds 79 dedicated phase detection points with 399 focal plane phase detection points. Between this and the lack of a moving mirror, Sony is promising “full-time” autofocus that can track fast-moving objects — important when you can shoot up to a brisk 12 frames per second (8FPS in live view).
This is also a big improvement if you like to shoot at night. The A99 II adapts the A7 II’s 5-axis image stabilization to a full-frame body, helping it counter both shifting blur in close-ups and rolling blur in low light. Reportedly, it’s equivalent to a 4.5-step shutter speed advantage. Combine that with a peak ISO 102,400 sensitivity and it may be an easy choice for in-the-dark shooting, although you won’t get the extreme sensitivity options of very high-end DSLRs like the Nikon D5.
You’re getting a newer design, to boot. The magnesium alloy body is about 8 percent smaller than the first A99, and you’ll get both a newer grip, twin SD card slots and seals that make the camera both dust- and water-resistant. The 1,024 x 768 OLED viewfinder should help, too, and you’re getting a redesigned menu that should be easier to use in the midst of a hectic photo shoot.
Other perks? You can finally record 4K video on a full-frame Sony DSLR (without pixel binning, even), and there’s a “Slow and Quick” mode that combines both slow-mo and accelerated video speeds. Pro movie makers may also appreciate better gamma handling (including S-Log2 and S-Log3 gamma for wide dynamic range videos) and a zebra mode that helps with tweaking the exposure.
The A99 II should arrive in November, and it’ll be relatively affordable for the category at $3,199 (€3,600) for the body alone. That’s not trivial, but it’s less than Canon’s EOS 5D Mark IV — and it looks to be more powerful than the two-year-old Nikon D810.
Aaron Souppouris contributed to this report.
Source: Sony, Sony Press Centre
Nikon’s VR-ready camera arrives in October for $499
Earlier this year, at CES 2016, Nikon took camera fans by surprise with its announcement of the KeyMission 360. But, back then, not many details were shared about the newly minted camera. The company only mentioned a few notable features, such as 4K video recording, NFC, WiFi and a waterproof design. Now, we’re learning that the VR-ready shooter comes with two 20-megapixel (1/2.3-inch) sensors, electronic image stabilization, in-camera footage stitching and a swappable battery.
Most importantly, Nikon today announced that the KeyMission 360 is set to arrive in October for $499. That’s a little pricier compared to other similar devices, like Samsung’s $350 Gear 360, but the Nikon camera has much better specs.
What’s more, the manufacturer also revealed the KeyMission 170 and KeyMission 80. The former, as its name suggests, offers a 170-degree field of view with a 12-megapixel, 1/2.3-ich sensor and “Nikon lens quality.” Similar to the 360, the KeyMission 170 shoots 4K and is waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof as well.
Then there’s the KeyMission 80, which is very reminiscent of Cisco’s old line of Flip camcorders. Nikon says the entry-level KeyMission is intended to be a life blogging camera, designed for easy one-handed use. It comes with two cameras, one on the back (12 megapixels, 25mm lens) and another on the front (4.9 megapixels, 22mm lens) — the latter for selfies, of course. The KeyMission 80 doesn’t have 4K capabilities, so you can only record 1080p videos at up to 30 fps.
To bring these all together, Nikon is rolling out a new app for KeyMission cameras. That’ll be a hub to control the cameras remotely, plus transfer pictures and videos from the 360, 170 or 80. The KeyMission 170 and 80 are also hitting stores in October for $399 and $279, respectively.
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