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Panasonic confirms it's still developing its 8K organic CMOS sensor with WDR and 60 fps global shutter recording

One of the first images shared by Panasonic revealing what is, at least to our knowledge, still a prototype version of an 8K cinema camera that would use this organic sensor technology. Back in February 2018, Panasonic announced it was developing an organic 8K image sensor that offered wide dynamic range (WDR) and a global shutter at up to 60 frames per second (fps). While little has been…
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Pepsi Launches Throwback Polaroid Camera

Vintage tech revival company Retrospekt has partnered with Pepsi to release a Polaroid 600 instant film camera emblazoned with the soda company’s iconic colors and logo. It uses refurbished internal photographic components that are taken directly from vintage Polaroid instant cameras. Retrospekt is a company that is dedicated to bringing retro back. It focuses on analog and mechanical products…
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A Closer Look at the Leica IIIf, One of its Last Screw-Mount Cameras

The Leica IIIf is one of the last screw mount Leica cameras produced in the late 50’s alongside the Leica IIIg. The IIIf holds a special place amongst Leica screw mount users because it was, for its time, the most advanced screw mount camera that Leica produced that kept the values and ideas Oskar Barnack set out to create with his prototype “Ur-Leica” in 1914. Oskar Barnack’s goal in…
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Tesla takes delivery of battery cell manufacturing equipment at Gigafactory Texas

Tesla has been spotted taking delivery of battery cell manufacturing equipment at Gigafactory Texas. The automaker appears to be making progress in deploying battery cell production at the new facility. Ahead of Tesla’s Battery Day last year, Electrek has exclusively revealed Tesla’s secret “Roadrunner” project, which consists of its in-house designed battery cell manufacturing system…
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