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Sony Xperia XZ Premium and XZs do 960fps!

February 27, 2017 admin 6 Comments

Just a few days ago Sony released footage from their smartphone stacked sensor which was capable of up to 1080p 1000fps see here. Today however marks the release of the Xperia XZ Premium and the Xperia XZs both of which include the new camera module and the stacked sensor high speed capability. Both new phones same the exact same camera specifications but differ in the higher end features.

The most advanced phone is the Sony Xperia XZ Premium which has a true 4k resolution 5.5″ screen with HDR like the one present in Sony Bravia TVs. It is also splash proof and rain proof which is good for taking it on the go without much care for weather conditions. → Continue Reading Full Post ←

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Chronos 1.4 Gets Faster!

February 20, 2017 admin 2 Comments

The Chronos 1.4 High speed camera is getting a sensor firmware upgrade or “Wavetable” that allows for up to 38,565 fps at 336×96 pixels in windowed mode. This effectively allows the camera to go below the previous 640 pixel locked horizontal resolution which allows for even faster capture speeds. → Continue Reading Full Post ←

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Canon Releases New EOS & M Cameras!

February 15, 2017 admin Leave a comment

Yesterday Canon unveiled the Canon EOS 77D, EOS T7i & the M6 Mirrorless. Al three are geared to photo enthusiasts and contain a video component that in some ways resembles the releases of other companies from 2014. The real improvement with these cameras comes in the way of dual pixel AF sensors that are able to track in video mode with precision.

The pricing on these cameras is very aggressive with the 77D @ $899.99 body only, T7i for $749.00 body only and M6 with 15-45mm lens for $899. You get a lot of still camera for your money and a somewhat competitive 1080p video camera with up to 60fps in that mode. → Continue Reading Full Post ←

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Nikon DL is Killed Off, Now What?

February 13, 2017 admin Leave a comment

The Nikon DL was really the only strong contender in the pro-sumer compact camera line from Nikon to offer fast frame rates if it had shipped. The only other remotely considerable high speed option by the company is the Nikon 1 series in their V and J options which haven’t been updated in a while.

The cancellation of the Nikon DL series was due mainly to technical issues with the image processor which made the company miss the June 2016 target ship date & second, a restructuring effort after the company reported a net loss of ¥831 Million Yen or 7.3 Million US Dollars . This is no small predicament as the company had reported in the same time frame last year a net profit of ¥18.71 billion Yen or $165 Million USD. → Continue Reading Full Post ←

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Galaxy S8 Hints Better High Frame Rates!

January 30, 2017 admin 2 Comments

The Samsung Note 7 was an unmitigated disaster for Samsung last year and continues to have a lasting effect on many consumers when deciding for a phone. However Samsung according to recent disclosures on the causes of the battery fires on the Note 7 has now learned a lot from these mistakes and has pushed forward with innovative handsets scheduled for this year.

Chief among these new handsets is the Galaxy S8 which should provide a much expected upgrades and new features to the most sold Android phone worldwide. The spec that interests ups more that anything is the capability of shooting ever faster frame rates at higher resolutions. → Continue Reading Full Post ←

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Chronos 1.4 Shows Improved Case & User Footage!

January 25, 2017 admin Leave a comment

The Chronos 1.4 portable high speed camera from Krontech Canada and Kickstarter has been getting a make over in the case department with more mount screws and either black or silver aluminum finish as options. While the case is not finalized it is very close to the shipping version since there are a few non cosmetic revisions for the next and final iteration.

The inclusion of 1/4″ Tripod Screw mounting holes in the bottom “now stainless steel” and side and top aluminum threads make it very easy to adapt the camera to any imaginable position. There are also eight “8” M4 mount holes as well if you need them for a special attachment goal like a custom cage. → Continue Reading Full Post ←

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