Leica has announced the Q2 Monochrom, its latest monochrome camera that joins Leica’s black and white heritage along with the M10 Monochrom unveiled earlier this year. It features a high-resolution sensor, a toned-down design, and a macro mode.
Perhaps the most notable thing about the Q2 Monochrom is how visually un-notable it is: Leica’s iconic branding is nowhere to be seen. Only the…
Leica Q2 Monochrom First Impressions: A Perfect Camera for Dad
November 10, 2020
The Leica Q2 Monochrom is really good. I liked using it, I think it takes great photos, and I think people who buy it will be incredibly happy. It’s just not the M10 Monochrom, and I need to stop expecting it to be.
I had the Q2 Monochrom for just a brief few days, only…
Soratama Lens Add-Ons Let You Shoot Floating Crystal Balls
November 10, 2020
Soratama is a system of lens attachments invented over in Japan that allows you to capture the world in floating crystal balls.
After the idea was initially created by Zenji Uehara, the system now includes a selection of lens accessories manufactured by different companies.
Tamron is Asking 40% of its Japanese Factory Workforce to Voluntarily Retire: Report
November 10, 2020
According to a report on Nikkei, Tamron has solicited 200 voluntary retirements from its two factories in the Aomori prefecture in Japan, equal to about 40% of its domestic factory workforce.
Tamron will accept the voluntary retirements from November 10 – 20 and those who accept will be expected to retire by the end of December. Those who are eligible are full-time, part-time, and…
Oppo tipped to launch tablets and notebooks next year
November 10, 2020
Oppo’s current product lineup includes smartphones, smart wearables, wireless earphones, and smart TVs. And if Chinese tipster is to be believed, we’ll see the company further diversify its portfolio with the launch of tablets and notebooks next year.
The…
Last month there were speculations that Huawei is looking to sell part of its Honor sub-brand. The main reasoning behind the deal is to circumvent the multiple trade bans enforced by the US government. As per the latest report, Huawei is looking to sell off a $15 billion…
Oppo Reno5 5G with 65W charger confirmed by 3C certification
November 10, 2020
After a detailed profile on China’s TENAA agency yesterday revealed most of the specs of Oppo’s upcoming Reno5 5G it was now spotted in 3C’s database bearing the PEGM00 and PEGT00 model numbers. The listings confirm Oppo is bringing 65W charging which matches last year’s Reno4 5G.
The phone is also expected to feature a 4,300mAh battery, a 6.43-inch OLED display and a 64MP primary…
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will be able to run its screen at both 1440p and 120Hz, thanks to a new LTPO-backed panel.
The headliner of Samsung’s January-inbound flagship line is said to have exclusive dibs on the 1440p/120Hz mode, reportedly leaving the Galaxy S21…
Samsung has released a new One UI 3.0 beta update for the Galaxy S20 that squashes a lot of bugs and updates One UI Home and Samsung Internet. You can check out the screenshot below for a list of all the bugs that have been fixed.
One UI 3.0 beta for Galaxy S20
The new…
Vertu was the luxury phone brand that delivered hand-made bespoke phones for the few that could afford them before facing a sudden drop in consumer interest and eventually going under. The last time we heard about the brand, it had just launched its Aster P Android smartphone exclusively in China. Since then there has been little to come out about the luxury maker. Now, a group of former employees…
