Panasonic has published a firmware update for all four Panasonic S full-frame cameras. The S1, S1R, and S1H all see improvements to autofocus to match that of the S5, while the S5 sees a major video upgrade along with better autofocus performance.
Panasonic is known for frequently making changes to its autofocus algorithm that have historically made noticeable differences in how its cameras work…
These Photos Document an Incredible 28-Hour, 62-Mile Open-Water Swim
November 25, 2020
On June 26, 2020, former Malta Olympian Neil Agius completed a 100 kilometer (~62-mile) open-water swim between Sicily and Malta in record-setting time. Photographer Kurt Arrigo accompanied Agius and documented the incredible feat.
Agius competed in the 2004 Olympics in…
Sigma has announced that it will present a new lens in the DN series for mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras on December 1, 2020. The lens is rumored to be a compact wide-angle for Sony E and Leica L-mount cameras.
Sigma provided multiple ways to watch the live stream…
Nifty Accessory Turns the Apple Watch into a Selfie Screen for Your iPhone’s Rear Cameras
November 25, 2020
If you want to use the higher-quality rear cameras on an iPhone for selfies or vlogging, you lose the ability to preview the image. But with this nifty little clip, the Apple watch can be transformed into a solution to that problem.
While the front-facing camera on the iPhone is generally good enough, there are some cases where you might want to take advantage of the superior rear-facing…
New AI Software Automates ‘Ghost Mannequin’ Images, Promises to Streamline Clothing Photography
November 25, 2020
Software company autoRetouch has debuted a new software feature that promises to reduce hours of post-production time down to seconds. Automating what is called a “ghost mannequin” photo, the software quickly creates composite images for use in e-commerce.
A Ghost…
Samsung Galaxy Note20 series One UI 3.0 stable release nears as beta program closed
November 25, 2020
The One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra that was announced last month ended today in South Korea, which suggests the release of One UI 3.0’s stable version is very close.
However, Note20 series users in other countries might still…
Samsung already has two foldable clamshells in its lineup with the Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G and we’ve been hearing about a successor coming in Q2 of 2021. Now, leakster shared a couple of bits about the upcoming foldable which is referred to as the Galaxy Z Flip3.
IceUniverse Weibo post
According to his intel, the Z Flip3 will sport a 120Hz AMOLED display which would match Samsung’s…
Apple iPhone 12 Pro's bill of materials comes up to $406
November 25, 2020
Japanеsе teardown experts have released their reports on the bill of materials (BoM) for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, giving us a close approximation of the component costs of building the two phones. The iPhone 12 BoM comes out to $373 while the 12 Pro’s is $406.
Samsung opens One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S10 series
November 25, 2020
Samsung has released Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy S20, Note20 and Z Flip lineups already, and today the Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10e join them as the company opened the One UI 3.0 beta program for its 2019 flagships.
Samsung had confirmed the One UI 3.0 beta…
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G series retail boxes reveal key specs
November 25, 2020
Xiaomi is going to introduce the Redmi Note 9 5G series in China tomorrow, November 26, and some final leaks ahead of the event confirmed even more details. According to leaked photos of the retail boxes, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will have a 108 MP main camera, while the key selling feature of the vanilla version will be the 6,000 mAh battery.
Retail boxes of Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 Pro…
