The dark side of Rosetta’s comet is icier than expected
The comet that the European Space Agency’s Rosetta spacecraft has been chasing around the sun has a dark side. No, 67P isn’t hiding any terrible secrets — the southern hemisphere literally faces away from the sun during most of its 6.5-year-long solar orbit. Until recently, none of the cameras aboard Rosetta have been able to image it due to that utter lack of light, except for one — the MIRO microwave instrument. NASA scientists behind the device have released a report on their observations, and lead author Mathieu Choukroun said “these unique data are telling us something very intriguing about the material just below its surface.”
The MIRO instrument is designed to detect water both in comet 67P’s “tail” and up to an inch below its surface. Early observations taken in June 2014, when Rosetta was still 350,000 km from the comet, showed that the highest concentration of water was in the comet’s northern half. However, closer observations of the region taken with different wavelengths show that significant amounts of ice might lie within the first few inches of its surface. In fact, “it appears that either the surface material or the material that’s a (few inches) below it is extremely transparent, and could consist mostly of water ice or carbon-dioxide ice,” said Choukroun.
Despite problems with the Philae lander, Rosetta has given researchers a trove of valuable data about the comet, particularly its water composition. For instance, the amount of deuterium (heavy water) in 67P has strengthened the argument that Earth’s water must have come from asteroids rather than comets. However, NASA said its odd water composition findings are still preliminary, and it plans to verify the results using data it collected more recently.
Source: NASA
Sony Xperia Z5 camera tops DxOMark mobile rankings
The DxOMark Mobile league table has a new champion, the Sony Xperia Z5 edges ahead with the best rated smartphone camera on the market right now. DxOMark’s score is highly regarded throughout the industry for high-quality testing of cameras and lenses.
2015 has already seen the Samsung Galaxy S6 and its Edge variants, the Note 5, Moto X Style and the new Nexus 6P all score very highly in the DxOMark rankings, surpassing the previous years’ leaders by quite a margin. The Galaxy S6 was holding the crown for the majority of this year, but the title now belongs to Sony’s Xperia Z5, as the phone nudged ahead by just a single point with a score of 87/100.
The Xperia Z5 and its 23 megapixel rear sensor score particularly highly for its autofocus technology, which is said to work well in a variety of different condition. Low light performance and good flash exposure were listed as highlights, and video stabilization is also marked as one of the best in the business. If you’re looking for cons, DxOMark did note some artefacts with blue sky saturation and the camera’s video performance is not quite as good in low light conditions as when taking stills.
Read more: A quick look at the new Sony Xperia Z5 camera
Looking at the overall performance table, there are a number of excellent smartphones to choose from if you’re the snap happy type. For a closer look at what to expect from the Xperia Z5 in general, be sure to check out our hands-on impressions in the videos below.
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Google Nexus 6P camera lands top 3 spot with DxOMark
Since Google officially announced the Nexus 6P yesterday, potential buyers have been trying to decide whether the device makes sense to them. One piece of hardware that gets a lot of attention in any smartphone buying decision is the camera considering how popular mobile device photography has become thanks to social media. The Nexus 6P includes a 12.3MP rear camera, which may sound low, but Google and Huawei packed in some features to help grab good photos. This includes larger sensors inside the lens along with laser autofocus, LED flash, and HDR+. According to DxOMark, the results of their testing place the Nexus 6P near the top of the charts, just trailing the Sony Xperia Z5 and the Samsung S6 Edge.
The Nexus 6P racked up a combined image and video score of 84 on DxOMark’s tests. They noted that camera succeeds in grabbing great photos in low light situations, the autofocus is fast and accurate, white balance and color are good in outdoor conditions, the flash works well, and images are properly exposed. However, the HDR+ technology included tends to introduce some irregularities in low light conditions, in some high dynamic scenes the camera may blow out some areas, and occasionally the autofocus doesn’t quite finish its work before an image is captured.
On the video capture side, DxOMark noted the camera has a low noise level in all conditions while maintaining good exposure, white balance and color rendering. However, during high motion videos the camera has a tendency to introduce a strong jello effect. They also noted that in some situations, like during big changes in illumination or when tracking movement, refocus efforts are visible. In low light conditions, fine detail may be lost and color shading may be visible.
Based on these strong scores, it looks like Google struck a good balance between packing in more pixels versus making the available pixels work better.
source: DxOMark
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GoPro unveils a low-cost action camera with WiFi
If you’ve wanted a low-cost GoPro camera so far, you’ve had to forego wireless. That’s a big sacrifice, especially when an increasing number of competitors can do more for less. The company is finally seeing the light, however. It just unveiled the Hero+, an entry-level (well, by GoPro standards) action cam that catches up in a big way. You now have to pay just $200 (£170) to get Bluetooth and WiFi instead of the usual $300-plus, which will help when you’re looking for a remote control or want to send adventure footage to your phone. You’ll also get a welcome upgrade to 60 frames per second 1080p video (up from the Hero’s 30FPS) and a bump in still shooting from 5 megapixels to 8. The Hero+ should hit store shelves worldwide starting on October 4th, and it won’t be the only relatively low-cost cam in GoPro’s roster.
You see, GoPro is simultaneously cutting the price of its extra-compact Hero4 Session to $300, or a full hundred bucks off its original sticker. That still makes the cuboid cam relatively expensive, but you’re no longer paying the same kind of money that you would for a full-size Hero4 with 4K video, touchscreen control and other luxuries. Between this and the Hero+, GoPro is acknowledging that the action cam business isn’t just about catering to dedicated enthusiasts and pros with cash to burn — amateurs want many of the same features, and they can’t always afford $400 or more to get those perks.
Source: GoPro
Unknown ZTE handset with no camera passes through TENAA
ZTE is having a good year so far especially in the states. Recently, an unknown ZTE handset got its certification from TENAA. Oddly enough, the handset appears to have no rear-facing camera.
All smartphones these days have cameras, but this new ZTE handset changes that. The handset has model number S3003. It features a slim all-metal design with a 5-inch 720p display and a quad-core 1.5GHz CPU backed with 1GB of RAM. The handset includes 8GB of on-board storage space and weighs in at only 117g. We aren’t expecting the device to hit the states due to its TD-LTE connectivity.
Hopefully we’ll find out more about the camera-less handset in the coming weeks.
Source: TENAA
Via: Mobipicker
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6 tips to improve your mobile photography
Photography’s evolution has dramatically sped up since the inception of quality smartphone cameras. Handsets have effectively replaced point-and-shoot cameras, something we never expected to happen only a generation ago. This opens plenty of new doors for creating memories, but it also means there are millions of other users taking a sea of photos every single day. How can you make your own pictures stand out?
It’s hard to teach anyone photography, as it’s a skill that usually takes a long time to polish. There’s a plethora of factors to take into account every single time you release that shutter. Not to mention, every user has a personal style. Regardless, there are some simple ways to dramatically improve your shots, without investing too much time and resources into this art.
LG is giving us some tips and tricks you can apply to your daily snaps and share even more awesome images to your social networks. Of course, this is mostly marketing content and mentions LG products quite often, but these tricks can be applied with any camera, and it’s definitely useful information. Let’s dig into the nitty gritty, shall we?
1 – Shooting from above
As LG mentions, shooting from above (camera pointing down) can make people look more flattering, as it tends to get rid of “double chin action and awkward lines”. Of course, there are ways to do this without having to use these angles, it just so happens that looking up stretches parts of your neck and face, making them look smoother.
Alternatively, you can try to lower your shoulders and stick out your chin. You know, just in case you really want to show something that is behind you and you can only catch by lowering the camera.
2 – Play with the shutter speed
This is something most people don’t pay too much attention to, but messing around with the shutter speed can make a huge difference in your photos. It all depends on the amount of light you have available and the effect you are looking for. Let’s start by telling you how the shutter speed affects the image.
The shutter speed determines how long your camera sensor is exposed. A faster shutter speed will capture action clearer and freeze all the details, but it will also mean having to raise the ISO (more on this later), which can make the image more grainy.
On the other hand, lowering the shutter speed will capture smoother moving objects and you can get less noisy images, but you have to be more careful. Slow shutter speeds make your photos more prone to motion blur. Just make sure you have very steady hands, use a tripod or make sure the device is stable.
3 – The rule of thirds!
Composition, composition, composition! All other factors are important for making a great image, but ask any photographer and he will tell you composition is the most important part. There is plenty of advanced composition methods, but the most basic one that works almost every single time is the rule of thirds.
The concept is simple. Just visualize the frame divided in three, both horizontally and vertically. There will be a virtual set of rectangles. See the middle one? Try to place your main subject in one of its corners (where the lines intersect). This usually creates a very interesting effect, but be careful, as sometimes images can have too much dead space in other areas.
4 – Try to get a basic idea of ISO
What the hell is ISO? It seems like some convoluted professional photography term, but it’s really quite an easy concept. The ISO simply determines the sensitivity of your sensor (or film). The lower the ISO, the less light your camera can capture. This usually means you have to elongate exposure (unless you are looking for a specific effect), but shots will be less noisy.
As you start increasing the ISO, your images will become more grainy, but you will be able to use a faster shutter speed and/or make images brighter.
Many smartphones now have manual mode built in, but those who don’t enjoy such features can simply look for another camera app with a manual mode. There’s plenty in the Google Play Store!
5 – Sometimes panorama is the only good way to go
Are you trying to take a picture of something that is too large? You don’t need to run miles back just to fit it all in the frame. Pretty much all modern smartphones can now take panorama shots. These images are essentially multiple images stitched together. This used to be a more complicated process before, but smartphone software now does it all for you.
6 – HDR
When I learnt to do HDR, we had to take multiple identical shots at different shutter speeds, put them together using specialized software and manually adjust all the lighting. The ultimate purpose? To have more dynamic range and create images that are more uniformly lit. Modern smartphones can now take care of all this work on their own, so look for the option in the camera settings.
This is good for situations in which there is a large contrast in light. For example, try to take a picture of yourself indoors, standing in front of a window that points outside. Either you will be very dark or the light outside will be completely overblown.
Wrapping up
So there you have it, guys! These are definitely some helpful tips, but there is so much more you can do with your mobile photos. Do you have any other tips for us? Share them with your fellow mobile enthusiasts in the comments below.
Quantum Dot is promising for more than just displays
Quantum Dot technology is shaping up to be the next big step forward in LCD display technology, although we are yet to see our first smartphone implementation yet. The technology will likely be appearing in more devices over the coming years, but the science behind these new displays also boasts promising properties for other applications. We’re going to take a quick look at image sensors and spectrometry.
What is a Quantum Dot?
Before we begin, a quantum dot is a small nanocrystal made from various conducting materials, typically in the range of between 2 to 10 nanometers in diameter. They exhibit semiconductor properties and are most widely known for their ability to emit light of different colors. This was first studied by Michael Faraday back in 1857.
Properties, such as light emission, are directly linked to the size of the nanocrystal. This is useful to know when it comes to displays, cameras, and light detection technologies, as it allows for a quantum dot to be manufactured at a specific size in order to work with a very specific frequency of light. This allows for the creation of the RGB colors required for displays and could also be leveraged to create color detecting pixels for image sensors.
The size of QD nanocrystals determines the color emitted by the colloidal. Source.
New use cases
Although displays may have grabbed much of the early attention with Quantum Dots, the technology is also highly suitable for a variety of sensor implementations. By configuring Quantum Dots as absorptive filters with specific bandpass ranges, it is possible to use them to detect specific wavelengths of light, turning the use case from a display to a light sensor.
As a Quantum Dot produces one color from a light source of a higher power, it essentially acts a filter. In other words, blue light can activate a red QD as it has more power, but a red light could not activate a blue QD. Using a series of known filters and light detecting sensors, it is possible to figure out what frequency of light is pointed at the sensor. Examples have already been prototyped into an image sensor using 195 different broadband QD filters.
Don’t be fooled by the marketing terms. The LG G4’s Quantum Display does not make use of Quantum Dot technology.
Quantum Dot filters can be finely tuned across a huge range of wavelengths, from deep violet to near-infrared wavelengths, which would be useful as a spectrometer. While spectrometers are already in use technology, the complex and large nature of the components makes them expensive. Quantum Dot based image sensors could be produced in smaller form factors and at much lower costs, enabling new products for consumer and industrial applications.
Using Quantum Dots as filters can provide information about objects. Source.
Currently, spectrometers are used in biomedical research, forensic science and chemical detection fields. An infrared spectrometer can be used to analyse the elements of a compound though molecular vibrations, while ultraviolet light can be used to detect electronic excitations. The visible spectrum in between applies to what we can see with our own eyes, and spectrometers can detect these levels very accurately too.
Quantum Dot image sensors could lead to compact consumer products. These could include portable medical or self-diagnostic tools to help diagnose skin conditions, analyse urine samples or track pulse and oxygen levels.
Development could also increase access to information for more seemingly mundane tasks, such as evaluating fabric or paint samples in a store to see how well they match up with other colors in your home.
See also: QuantumFilm image sensors explained
Jie Bao, a former MIT postdoc and currently a Visiting Associate in Physics at Caltech, suggests that colloidal quantum dot materials can be applied to a sensor array using a variety of techniques, including ink jet printing or direct printing, which would be quite cost effective. Furthermore, implementation in consumer electronics may not even require the 195 dots already proposed for such a sensor. A reasonable system may be able to get away with a dozen or so dots spread throughout the spectrum, to provide enough information and accuracy for most consumer applications.
If such a Quantum Dot image sensor can be manufactured at a reasonable cost, in the future we may see high-resolution image sensors powering a range of spectrometers found in industrial, scientific and consumer grade products. The technology is suitable for much more than just displays, and TVs are just the beginning.
Canon sets world record with 250MP camera sensor
Canon has produced a new camera sensor that packs a whopping 250 million pixels on a CMOS sensor that is smaller than 35 mm. This establishes a new world record for the number of pixels on a sensor that is smaller than 35 mm. Canon says the images produced by the sensor would give someone the ability to read the lettering on a plane that was flying at a distance of 11 miles away.
In addition to the ability to pick out details from far away, the sensor can also record high resolution video that is approximately 30 times more detailed than current 4K video, or 125 times 1080p full HD. Canon says the purpose of such high resolution, whether in still images or video, is to enable cropping and magnifying portions of images without losing resolution and clarity in the process.
A sensor this powerful is not headed to the smartphone market any time soon. Canon expects most uses to be in specialized equipment used for surveillance, crime prevention, measurement tools, industrial equipment or “the field of visual expression.” That last item is where we see the long-term hope that one day such eye-popping numbers will be used for the production of images or video for the general public’s consumption.
source: TNW News
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Sony developing 1,000 fps image sensor for intelligent computer sensing
Sony is the market leader in the image sensor business and the company is looking to maintain a significant lead over its competitors with new technologies. One of the latest is Sony’s research into an affordable 1,000 fps capable image sensor, which is being developed in conjunction with Nissan Motor Co. and Masatoshi Ishikawa, a Tokyo University professor.
The new 1000 fps sensor has been developed by stacking the circuit and sensor parts for faster speeds and a high resolution, rather than placing the components side-by-side. Sony has been able to reach speeds over 900 fps with some prototypes, while your typical modern smartphone camera sensor might be capable of slow motion video capture at 120 frames per second.
However, this isn’t really a fair comparison as these fast image sensors aren’t necessary for capturing the perfect picture or home video, but they do open up development of new technologies that make use of intelligent computer sensing. The work being conducted with Nissan could enable driverless vehicles that can quickly detect and avoid hazards, or be put to use to develop faster industrial manufacturing methods.
“The images for sensing require a different kind of chip, and the challenge is converting technologies that make beautiful photos to new uses.” – Shinichi Yoshimura, Sony
High speed image sensors can also play an important role in lowering the cost of advanced gesture recognition systems. Such technologies at an affordable price point could find use in a wide range of consumer and industrial applications, including wearable gadgets and other mobile products.
“High-speed image sensors are a niche industry, but Sony has the power to take it mainstream … And that may be just two years away.” – Masatoshi Ishikawa, University of Tokyo
1,000 fps image sensors already exist but are hugely expensive and relatively large, which prohibits their widespread use. These type of sensors cost anywhere from $1,000 to $100,000 from companies including Sony and Vision Research Inc. By adapting its existing mobile image sensor technology, Sony should be able to produce competitive chips at a fraction of previous sizes and costs.
Sony anticipates that image sensor sales could climb as much as 62 percent to 1.5 trillion yen in three years. However, the company also expects that its rivals will catch up with its mobile image sensor technology, so finding new markets will be key in order to stay ahead. Sony is apparently investing €1.5B ($1.7B) in its image sensor operating in FY16, five times the amount that it invested in FY15.
This new sensor technology may help Sony diversify its sensors into new markets and could result in some exciting new products for us consumers. Definitely something to key an eye on.
Is the Moto G 2015 the King of mid-range devices?
As the last week has proven, the majority of everyone cares more about those high-priced, powerful phones that dominate headlines for weeks. Not only do those devices dominate headlines, but they also dominate our wallets. However, even with these high-profile devices taking our wallets hostage, there are more economical devices becoming more and more relevant.
The OnePlus One shocked everyone with flagship-like specs while only costing about $300 for the base 16GB version. Naturally, the OPO was dubbed the flagship killer of 2014, and OnePlus just released their sequel, the OnePlus 2. However, in 2013, Motorola started hitting our pockets in a different manner.
A few months after the release of the original Moto X in 2013, Motorola debuted the Moto G. The premise behind this device was to provide a very solid alternative to flagship devices which would be an easier hit on our wallets and make everyone think twice about getting those high-priced flagships. The past two years have been no different, and Motorola has really followed through on improving the Moto G since its inception.
Motorola is trying to combine these mid-range internals while still providing one of the best experiences for a mobile device, while hitting a sub-$200 price mark. Speaking of those internals, let’s take a quick peek.
The Moto G doesn’t have the most impressive spec sheet, but that’s the point. Since their remodeling, Motorola has been trying to drive the point home about software integration by showing everyone how well these devices can perform without having the top of the line specs. The Moto G is the epitome of this new initiative..
Design
I loved the feel of the original Moto X. I thought the smaller form factor, with the smooth back was a dream to hold and use. However, I have since switched to larger phones, and even though the Moto G 2015 is taller, this phone is feels really good in the hand as well. The back-plate has a textured feel to it, making it easier to grip, which in turn makes me worry less about dropping it. In fact, I never once felt that the Moto G was going to slip out of my hands and on to the ground, desk, or anything else.
The rest of the Moto G 2015 has the appearance of the Moto X 2014, with the slightly curved back and the metal sides. However, the sides of the Moto G are not made of metal, instead, they are plastic but maintain the appearance of the silver sides found on the Moto X. The back of the device has a silver strip going down the middle with the camera nestled at the top and the flash right below. The signature Moto dimple can be found at the bottom of this silver strip
The back-plate does come off, and while you can’t replace the battery, you can get access to the microSD card slot, and SIM card tray. Motorola also is allowing users to be able to swap the backs around to suit your personal style. Be careful through all the switching and such, because this device is IPX7 water-resistant, you don’t want to forget to snap the back all the way on and get water damage in your device.
Speaking of which, whenever the back plate is removed from your device you will get a notification stating that you need to ensure that the case is fully snapped on. This is to make sure that you won’t ever encounter any water damage on account of everything not being put back into place.
Software Integration
The 3rd Generation Moto G is rocking stock Android 5.1 Lollipop with a few of Motorola’s added features. The biggest addition to the Moto G was the introduction of Moto Display. Moto Display was already introduced back with the original Moto X and basically has turned into an extension of your device.
For those who are new to the Motorola game, Moto Display is a baked in replacement for your lock screen. Instead of having to turn your display on every time you get a notification, Moto Display takes care of that for you. Once you receive a new notification, you are presented with interactive icons. When pressed, you will see a preview of the message and either swipe up to open the application, or down to just unlock the device. Of course, you can just let the notifications pile up and view them one by one, without ever unlocking your device and wasting that precious battery life.
Out of the box, the Moto G is using Google’s stock launcher that was introduced with Android Lollipop. You don’t have to worry about any overlays or anything that is unnecessary while navigating through your home screens. What you do get is the goodies of stock software with SOME of the Moto Display features. You also get the gestures for quickly turning on the flash light (chop-chop) and activating the camera (flicka-da-wrist).
In my time with the Moto G, I never experienced any lag while navigating the home screens, scrolling through my apps, or switching quickly from one app to the next. I did experience a bit of stutter when I played Mountain Goat Mountain, but since that game has the ability to change the frame rate, I just bumped it down and kept going stutter free. However I did play hours worth of Riptide GP 2, which is graphically challenging, and never had a single issue. Even when I was playing for hours, the back of the phone only felt warm, and was never uncomfortable.
Battery
Speaking of the battery, it’s amazing. While testing the Moto G, I never once ran out of battery, and there would be times I would take it off the charger at 530AM and would still have about 20-30% of battery left at midnight. The battery really impressed me, and I’m not sure if it’s a combination of the lower-res display with the Snapdragon 410, but I couldn’t get over how much I could use the G without it running out of juice.
I would deliberately try and run the battery out, and only succeeded after using the Moto G for tethering capabilities with my laptop while I was out and about. There also were never any issues encountered with random battery loss from standby time. The Moto G is a beast in just about every manner when it comes to the battery.
One thing to take note of with the 2015 Moto G: there is no quick charge capability built-in, so you can’t get that extra fast charging when you’re low on power. However, with the stunning battery life on this device, the chances of you needing quick charge, is slim-to-none.
Camera
I wanted the camera to be better than the one found in the Moto X 2014, but it seems that it’s more on par with that camera. The camera is definitely nothing spectacular, and you can tell as soon as you try and take your first picture. The built-in camera software is still a little off when it comes to focusing, and unless you try a different app, you’ll have to just hope you can get the picture to focus at the right time.
It definitely felt like I was playing a game of cat and mouse when it came to trying to focus, but we knew that going in. Hopefully, Motorola can get their stuff together and make the app better while removing the focusing issues.
As stated above, the camera is nothing to write home about, but for what you get in an 13MP camera, you can’t really expect too much. This will do just fine with your run-of-the-mill pictures, but they won’t be “featured” in anything important. I would say that the camera is perfect for the price range that the Moto G is set in.
Moto Maker
When Motorola was generous enough to shock the world with Moto Maker for the Moto X everyone was super stoked about it. You mean to tell me I can customize my device to the T, and don’t have to settle for just black or just white? Well Motorola did something pretty awesome with the Moto G 2015. After bringing Moto Maker to the Moto 360, and the Moto X, you can now customize your Moto G on Moto Maker.
With a slew of different combinations, Motorola really has taken customizing your device to a whole new level. There are two color options for the front, 10 different options for the back-plate, and 10 different options for your accent color, the possibilities are endless.
Conclusion
The Moto G 2015 follows in the steps of its predecessor and big brother, by offering a great combination of specs, decent camera, and customization options to bring one of the best mid-range devices to the forefront. Now, just as a note, there are two different variants of the 2015 Moto G. The first is one that features 8GB of storage with 1GB of RAM for $179, or the version that was reviewed today with 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM for $219.
If you can afford the extra 50 dollars, I would definitely opt for the extra storage and extra RAM so you can have that extra boost when you need it. No lag is always a good thing, and you won’t have that issue when it comes to the 2GB variant of the Moto G 2015.
With the introduction of these mid-range specs, addition of Moto display features, and the inclusion of the Moto G to Moto Maker, the Moto G really deserves a chance. Let us know what you think about this awesome device from the folks at Motorola in the comments below.
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