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GoPro Hero 7 Launched, Starts $199, Rs. 19000 In India

GoPro has announced the new Go Pro Hero 7 lineup of cameras. The devices are split into White, Silver and Black variants. The devices are set to go on sale on 27th September. The Black version of the camera is the most expensive and loaded with the maximum features.

Hero 7 Black:

The GoPro Hero 7 Black is powered by the custom GP1 processor GoPro announced last year. It can shoot video in 4K at 60 fps and super slow motion. It also has many new options such as live-streaming, hyper-lapse (almost) and a terrifically better image stabilisation.

Despite the fact that the Hero 7 has the same processor from last year, the company claims that it has better performance and more RAM. With the new Hero 7 Black, you can livestream your video directly to Facebook, Twitch, YouTube or Vimeo over a cellular connection. It also has a new time-lapse mode called the TimeWarp which takes faster, smoother time-lapse videos, almost seeming like a hyper-lapse.

One of the highlights of the Hero 7 Black is the new ‘hyper smooth’ video. This technology uses electronic stabilisation and the camera’s internal sensors. This then makes real-time predictions on how the camera will move and accordingly crops the image slightly and warps the image to compensate for sake. While this might not sound like much, GoPro’s comparison shows the drastic change this has brought. The hyper smooth feature looks like the footage has been shot using a gimbal.

The GoPro Hero 7 Black captures 12 MP images and has an option to shoot in RAW. IT also has Wi-Fi, GPS, face/smile detection and filter’s out wind noise.

The device also has voice control, which lets you execute certain commands with just your voice. For example, you can just say “GoPro, take a photo” and it shall click one for you. It is waterproof upto 33 feet and has a touchscreen as well.

As mentioned before, the Hero 7 Black will be available starting 27th September. It is priced at Rs 36,00 in India.

Hero 7 Silver & Hero 7 White:

The Hero 7 Silver and Hero 7 White are a step behind when it comes to features, only when compared to the Hero 7 black. The Hero 7 Silver can shoot video in 4K at 30 fps while the Hero 7 Whit can shoot 1080p video at 60fps. Both the devices feature a built-in batter while the Black edition has a removable battery.

The Hero 7 Silver clicks 10 MP pictures and has HDR while the Hero 7 White lacks HDR and clicks 10 MP pictures as well. The two devices lack the hyper smooth video stabilisation offered by the black edition. They also lack the live streaming capability and time warp video.

The Hero 7 Silver and Hero 7 White have a touch screen, have voice control and slow motion video capability as well.

The devices will be available starting 27th September. The GoPro Hero 7 Silver costs Rs 27,000 and the Hero 7 White costs Rs 19,000.

September 21, 2018
Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera Launched In India For Rs 61,995

Canon has launched the new Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless camera in India for a price of Rs 61,995 including an EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens. This Canon EOS M50 supports native 4K video recording and HD videos with up to 120fps. The camera has a 24.1 MP sensor powered by a DIGIC 8 image sensor. The camera will be available across the country via online and offline stores.

Kazutada Kobayashi, President & CEO, Canon India said:

India is an evolving market and so are the demands and expectations of the customers. Canon EOS M50 strengthens our commitment to the mirrorless segment. This product is a result of our ‘consumer-first’ approach.

The camera has a built-in electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000 dots. Interestingly, the camera uses a Dual Pixel CMOS AF with up to 143 autofocus points and an ISO sensitivity of 51200. The camera has connectivity features like NFC and Wi-Fi for seamless data transfer with built-in Bluetooth to pair different accessories. The camera uses 5 axial image stabilisation to offer smoother 4K footages.

The Canon EOS M50 has a sRGB and Adobe RGB Colourspace with the highlight tone priority and Auto lighting optimisation. It also comes with different camera models Scene Intelligent Auto, Hybrid Auto, Creative Assist and Landscape. The Canon EOS M50 supports RAW + JPEG simultaneous recording as well. Finally, it has a 9 customisable buttons with 15 steps plus smooth pinch-to-zoom feature.
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April 13, 2018

Panasonic Lumix G, Lumix G85 Launched In India Starting Rs 53990

Panasonic has launched two new mirrorless cameras with 4K video recording capability in India. The Panasonic Lumix G85 is priced at Rs 72,990 and the Panasonic Lumix G7 is priced at Rs 53,990 (body). One can also get the G7 with 1442mm and 45150mm lens for Rs 58,990. These cameras will be available across the country through Panasonic stores.

The Panasonic Lumix G7 has a 16MP Live MOS Sensor and a Venus Engine Image Processor. The camera is powered by a custom Quad-core CPU, which will enable the camera to shoot in either 8fps or 6fps to capture fast moving objects. The camera also has a maximum ISO of 25600, which enables this camera to shoot even in the low light environment. Additionally, the camera can record native QFHD 3840×2160 px resolution with up to 25fps. The camera also has a one of kind drive mode dial, which will enable quick 4K photos shooting. It also has a standard set of features like Wi-Fi and a 3.5 mm microphone socket.

The Panasonic Lumix G85 has a rugged design, which also splashes and dust resistant. The camera is equipped with dual Image Optical Stabilisation with focus stacking capacity to produce a varied depth of field. The camera has a 3 inch high-resolution OLED live viewfinder with touch controls. The Panasonic Lumix G85 has a 16MP Digital Live MOS Sensor with a Venus Engine Image Processor. The camera can record 4K video up to 30fps with 60Hz area and also can live stream the content to an external source using an HDMI cable. It also supports features like multiple exposure and time-lapse shots.

Specifications

Model	Panasonic G7
Price	Rs 72,990 Rs 58,990 with dual 1442mm and 45150mm lens kit
Sensor	16MP Digital Live MOS Sensor Venus Engine
Video	4K @ 25fps 50Hz
Connectivity	Wi-Fi
Max ISO	25600

Model	Panasonic G85
Price	Rs 72,990
Sensor	16MP Digital Live MOS Sensor Venus Engine
Video	4K @ 30fps 60Hz 4K @ 25fps 50Hz
Connectivity	Wi-Fi Live Streaming Through HDMI
Max ISO	25600

April 10, 2018

GoPro HERO Action Camera Officially Launched In India For Rs. 18990

GoPro HERO waterproof Action Camera officially launched in India. The camera is available on Flipkart for Rs 18,990. However, in the US the device retails for US$ 199.9 (Rs 13,500). The retail package includes a Camera, Frame, Rechargeable Battery, Mounting Buckle, Curved & Flat Adhesive Mount and a USB-C Cable.

Meghan Laffey, GoPro’s SVP of Product, said:

HERO is a great first GoPro for people looking to share experiences beyond what a phone can capture.HERO makes it easy to share ‘wow’ moments at a price that’s perfect for first-time users.

GoPro HERO Action Camera Specs

The camera has a 10MP 1/2.3 inch sensor, with an ability to record native 1080p video footages up to 60fps. Additionally, the device is optically stabilised to offer shake-free footages. The device is water resistant up to 10 meters and can be used to shoot underwater footages. The device has a built-in 4GB storage. However, it is user expandable up to 128GB using a micro SD card.

The HERO Action Camera comes with a tiny 2 inch coloured touch-enabled display with 320 x 480 px resolution screen. Additionally, the device has a tiny monochrome display on the front, which displays information like video quality, storage remaining and battery.

The camera is controllable wirelessly using an Android or iOS device. Additionally, it has all the connectivity features like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which makes sharing videos and images a lot easier. Similarly, the camera also supports hands-free voice control.

March 30, 2018
Leica Sofort Camera Launched In India At Rs. 25000

Leica Camera, the German brand which is known for manufacturing high-end professional cameras have finally entered the Indian market. The company has partnered with Amazon India to launch three cameras at a price ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 90,000. The Leica V-Lux is priced at Rs 85,000 and the Leica D-Lux is priced at Rs 90,000. And the Leica Sofort 19106, 19107, 19108 range is priced at Rs 25,000. All these cameras have a standard 3-year warranty.

Leica V-Lux Specs

The Leica V-Lux is the costliest of series. This could be an ideal camera for every kind of photography. The camera has a variable aperture of f/2.4 to f/4.0 with 146 mm aspheric lens (ASHP). The camera supports latest wireless connectivity features like Wi-Fi and NFC. Additionally, the camera is remotely controllable using a smartphone or tablet with lag free screen mirroring. The camera also includes additional perks like 90 days free subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop and Lightroom.

Leica D-Lux Specs

The Leica D-Lux is a more compact mirrorless camera. The camera has a full metal unibody design with a large 4/3 inch sensor with a 12.8MP lens. Additionally, the camera offers native 4K video recording capability. Additionally, the company claims that the Leica D-Lux has one of the fastest lenses in its lineup. The camera has a variable aperture of f/1.7 to f/2.4 ASHP lens.

Leica Sofort Camera Specs

This is more of a casual camera from the company, aimed at habitual photographers. As this an affordable offering from the company, it does not feature fancy lens or even 4K recording. The camera offers wide-range of photographic features like Macro shots, Self-timer, Party and People and so on. The camera can double the amount of exposure to create professional looking photographs. If you are looking for a funky-camera with premium camera capabilities, then the Leica Sofort Camera should be the one to go for. However, the camera does not have a digital viewfinder.

March 28, 2018
Sony RXO Action Camera Launched In India For Rs 64,990

Sony has officially launched its latest premium Sony RXO Action camera in India for Rs 64,990. Along with the camera, the company also announced the SEL18135 Wide-Zoom lens for Rs 49,990. The camera will be available via Sony Center, Alpha Flagship stores, and Sony authorised dealers from 22nd Feb.

Additional accessories like VCT-CGR1 cage, MPK-HSR1 casing, CPT-R1 cable protector, VF-SPR1 Spare lens protector, VFA-305R1 Filter Adaptor Kit, NP-BJ1 Rechargeable Battery Pack, and ACC-TRDCJ are also available at the additional cost.

Design and features:

The Sony RXO Action Camera offers rugged construction with IPX8 certification, which can operate under 10-meter deep water up to 60 minutes.

Combination of this camera with the MPK-HSR1 can extend the function up to 100-meter deep water. In fact, the camera can all alone withstand up to 2 meters fall and can breeze through harsh shooting conditions like rain, sand, dust, and snow.

Specifications:

The Sony RXO has a 1 inch Exmor RS CMOS image sensor with up to ISO 12800 light sensitivity, powered by BIONZ X processor and a DRM chip for fast large volume output.

The camera comes with a fixed Zeiss Tessar T 24 mm wide angle lens with an f/4 aperture. The Sony RXO Action camera does offer anti-distortion shutter as fast as 1/320000 per second. In fact, the camera is optically stabilised, which helps in getting stable video footages.

The 16fps frame rate is one of the faster burst-mode for the camera of this calibre. There is even Super slow motion feature, which offers a staggering frame rate of 960/1000 frames per second. However, one has to use high write and read memory card to capture slow motion videos.

February 24, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Vs Honor 7X Vs Xiaomi Mi A1: Camera Shootout!

Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro in India at a starting price of Rs. 13999. Keeping up with the industry trends, the Redmi Note 5 Pro has an 18:9 aspect ratio and a dual-camera on the back. Unlike a lot of other smartphones with a dual camera setup, the Redmi Note 5 Pro has two RGB sensors.

At this price tag, the Note 5 Pro directly competes with the likes of the Honor 7X and Xiaomi’s own Mi A1. The Honor 7X and Mi A1 also have the best cameras in this price segment. Despite the 18:9 aspect ratio, the Redmi Note 5 Pro has thicker bezels than the Honor 7X which are even more prominent in the Gold colour variant. The Mi A1 has a 16:9 aspect ratio and definitely looks archaic when put next to the Note 5 Pro and Honor 7X.

Where the Mi A1 one-ups the other two devices is the software. It runs stock Android OS and is part of the Android One program. Hence, it will get the latest software update for the next two years at least. However, the same cannot be said about the Honor 7X and Redmi Note 5 Pro since they run custom UI on top of Android. In fact, the Honor 7X and Note 5 Pro still run Android 7 Nougat, while the Mi A1 has been updated to Android 8 Oreo.

With the three devices priced similarly, we decided to put them through their paces. Let’s see which one came out on top:

Camera Samples

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Honor 7X

Xiaomi Mi A1

Specifications	Redmi Note 5 Pro	Honor 7X	Xiaomi Mi A1
Price	Starting Rs. 13999	Starting Rs. 12999	Rs. 13999
Display	5.99 inch 18:9 Aspect Ratio IPS LCD	5.93-inch 18:9 Aspect Ratio LTPS IPS LCD	5.5 inch 16:9 Aspect Ratio LTPS IPS LCD
Resolution	2160 x 1080 px 403ppi	2160 x 1080 px 407 ppi	1920 x 1080 px 403 ppi
Battery	4000 mAh	3340 mAh	3080 mAh
Chipset	Snapdragon 636	HiSilicon Kirin 659	Snapdragon 625
RAM	4GB 6GB	3GB 4GB	4GB
Storage	64GB Expandable Up to 256GB	32GB 64GB Expandable up to 256GB	64GB Expandable up to 128GB
Primary Camera	12MP f/2.2 5MP f/2.0 1.25-micron	16MP 2MP depth sensor	12MP f/2.2 Wide-Angle 12MP f/2.6 Telephoto 1.25-micron
Primary Camera Video	1920 x 1080 px @ 30fps	1920 x 1080 px @ 30fps	4K @ 30fps
Secondary Camera	20MP Sony IMX376 Beautify 4.0 LED flash	8MP	5MP f/2.0
Add-Ons	Fingerprint Sensor	Fingerprint Sensor	Fingerprint Sensor

Photos are extremely subjective, hence, we will let you choose your winner. Let us know your choice in the comments below!

February 19, 2018

Future Front Facing Cameras Could Be Placed Under The Display

2018 smartphones will have thinner bezels than the ones we saw in 2017. Smartphones in 2019 will have even thinner bezels and slowly but surely, smartphone makers will get rid of all the bezels and start making devices with “all screen no bezels” design. That begs the question, where will all the sensors and most importantly, the front facing or cameras go? Xiaomi tried a new position for the front-facing camera in the bottom bezel but, as we said, future smartphones could get rid of all the bezels.

A new Samsung patent has been unearthed, and it reveals a future where front facing camera or cameras will be placed under the display. This patent pushed everything under the display including the earpiece, the proximity and ambient light sensors. While this patent seems futuristic, the way the bezels are being trimmed down and some company’s decisions to place all the necessary hardware in a notch not coming off as an ideal solution, an in-display camera could very well be real in the near future.

Unlike what Xiaomi did with the Mi Mix and Mi Mix 2, this patent shows a traditional placement along the top of the phone. However, if there is a camera that can see through a display, it can be placed anywhere on the display. This is, however, just in theory and whether companies will look to change the traditional placing of the front-facing camera is a question to which only time will answer.

So far, even though it is just a patent, it has hurdles that nobody has decided to solve yet. No company has built a camera so far that can be, even in theory, placed under a display. An early patent, however, suggests using a transparent OLED. With a high refresh rate, the device could flick the screen on and off and allow the camera to have a look during the inactive periods.

As good as this sounds, we are still away from the future of all screen no bezels display. With the in-display fingerprint sensor technology barely coming to the fore, it could be a while before even a prototype with this technology is demonstrated.

January 19, 2018
DXOmark Says Google Pixel 2 Has A Better Camera Than The iPhone X

The Google Pixel 2 was launched after the iPhone X but, thanks to it being available before the iPhone X the phone was put through its paces all over the internet. DXOmark is a portal that rates the camera of a smartphone on different parameters and the Google Pixel 2 came out to be the highest rated smartphone ever. The recently launched iPhone X was tested by DXOmark and was given an overall rating of 97, which is onepoint less than the Pixel 2.

In its summary, DXOmark said:

With a Photo score of 101, the Apple iPhone X achieves the best results so far for still images, edging out the Huawei Mate 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the previous joint leaders in the Photo ranking, by one point.

Its overall score of 97 puts the iPhone X into joint second place with the Huawei Mate 10 in the current DxOMark Mobile overall rankings, just behind the Google Pixel 2 with 98 points.

It is interesting to note here that despite clicking the best still images, the iPhone X falls short of the overall score of the Pixel 2 because of its video recording capabilities. The iPhone X is the only smartphone that records 3840 x 2160 px videos at 60fps.

For video, the X doesn’t quite rise to the same high-water mark, achieving a video sub-score of 89 points.

Photos are an extremely subjective aspect of smartphones, just like sound hence, scores by DXOmark can mean everything or absolutely nothing to a consumer. Still, having the second best smartphone camera in the world is no mean feat.

The iPhone X has dual 12-megapixel rear cameras, and it’s equipped with dual optical image stabilisation. The sensors are both larger and faster, according to Apple, and the main camera is equipped with a wide angle lens and has an f/1.8 aperture while the secondary telephoto lens has an f/2.4 aperture. In between the two cameras is a quad-LED True Tone flash. Both the front and back cameras have the portrait mode. The rear cameras have the portrait lighting feature, just like the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

Would you prefer the Google Pixel 2 over the iPhoneX on the sole basis of their DXOmark scores? Let us know in the comments below.

November 7, 2017
Sony A7R III Mirrorless Camera Launched

Sony has launched a new mirrorless camera, the Sony A7R III at an event in China.

The Sony A7R III is based around the same 42.2MP full-frame image sensor as in the earlier A7R II. What’s different is that the A7R III is paired with a reworked imaging pipeline that should allow for a 15-stop dynamic range at lower sensitivities. Sony claims that is the “highest picture quality of any camera we’ve ever made.” Despite its high megapixel count, the A7R III is fast with a continuous shooting speed of up to 10fps with full AF/AE tracking which this is twice as fast as the 5fps on the A7R II. The new A7R III also features new technologies like a gapless on-chip lens design and anti-reflective sensor coating to achieve better low-light performance and wider dynamic range. The A7R III features an ISO range of 100-32000 which is expandable to 50-102,400. The camera also has a 5-axis optical image stabiliser that provides 5.5 stops of compensation.

The new A7R III has a new feature called the Pixel Shift Multi Shooting Mode. When activated, the camera captures 4 separate photos shifted by 1 pixel each to capture 169.2 megapixels of data. These are then composited in Sony’s new Imaging Edge software to create a single photo to achieve a higher resolution and colour accuracy. On the back of the camera is an 3-inch OLED viewfinder with 3.186 million dots.

The A7R III captures 4K footage using the full width of the sensor, and packs the Super 35 oversampling mode. Like the Sony A9, you can also shoot at 120fps at full HD, but the A7R III also adds S-Log 3 and support for the hybrid log gamma HDR standard.

The Sony A7R III will be availble in November at a starting price of US $3200.

Sample images taken from the Sony A7R III

October 25, 2017
Unboxing The Xiaomi Action Camera 4K
The Xiaomi Action Camera is a small, compact camera which records 4K videos and won’t break the bank as it costs Rs 7500. Let’s unbox the Xiaomi Action Camera and see what we get inside the box
- Xiami Action Camera
- Battery
- Documentation
- Micro USB cable
This action camera from Xiaomi connects to your smartphone via WiFi or Bluetooth and can be controlled through the companion app. The camera takes in a maximum of 64GB microSD card. The camera is powered by a 1450 mAh battery which Xiaomi claims will last up to 4 hours on standby and has a 2.4 inch touchscreen display for in-camera navigation. The camera has a Sony f/2.8 7 element lens with a 145º field of view. One unique thing about the Xiaomi Action Camera is that the lens comes equipped with a UV filter which is not easily found on budget action cameras. For stabilisation, the camera has a 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer which results in 6-axis electronic image stabilisation. Under the hood, the camera has the A12S Ambrella chipset for image processing.

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October 24, 2017
Fujifilm Launches The New Mirrorless X-E3 Camera In India

Fujifilm has launched a new mirrorless camera in India, the X-E3 at a starting price of Rs 70,999. The company claims that the mirrorless camera market has a 25% market share in the global camera market which is currently dominated by DSLR Cameras. The situation however is expected to change as the demand for DSLR is expected to decline and mirror-less is expected to exceed DSLR market within 3 years.

Talking about the launch of the X-E3 in India, Mr. Yasunobu Nishiyama, Managing Director, Fujifilm India Pvt. Ltd. said:

The X series was first introduced in March 2011 and is now the most widely accepted mirrorless camera among photographers across the world. In India too, we see much potential in the Mirrorless Camera Segment due to the rise in professional photography, increase in Wedding Photography and Commercial Photography for Brand communication and advertisements and increased use of Social Media to showcase ones work. The advantage of an X Series mirrorless camera lies in its compact size packed with cutting edge innovative technology and unique features that provide great controls along with excellent colour reproduction and image quality.

The X-E3 has a 24.3MP APS-C sized X-Trans CMOS III sensor and X-Processor Pro image processing engine. The company claims that the X-E3 has an AutoFocus speed of 0.06 seconds. The camera has a 3 inch LCD monitor which is touch sensitive. Th camera is capable of recording recording 3840 x 2160 px videos at 29.97 FPS and 1920 x 1080 px videos at 60 FPS.

The camera has built in Bluetooth 4.0 to transfer images and videos to your smartphones o tablets on the go. It has a NP-W126S Li-ion battery which has a life of 350 frames when the LCD is turned on.

In terms of pricing and colour variants, the X-E3 is available in Black and Silver colours and is priced at Rs.70,999 (Body only), X-E3 with 18-55 kit is priced at ?.102,999 and X-E3 with 23mm F2 kit is priced at ?.89,999.

October 12, 2017
Unboxing The GoPro Hero 6 Black
GoPro has launched its new flagship camera, the Hero 6 Black for a price of US499 and Rs 45000 in India. The Hero 6 Black has the new custom G1 chipset which should result in better image processing and battery performance since GoPro has optimised the chipset with its software rather than picking an off the shelf chipset. This is a huge departure for GoPro as it parted ways with Ambrella, the company who has supplied chips for GoPro cameras for a long time. Let’s unbox the new GoPro Hero 6 black and see what we get:
- Hero 6 Black
- Host of mounts for the camera
- Micro USB charging cable
- Documentation
- Battery
- GoPro stickers
The GoPro Hero 6 Black records 4K videos at 60fps and 1080P videos at 240fps. The new GoPro Hero 6 Black will shoot 12MP photos, in JPG or RAW, and GoPro’s Wide Dynamic Range mode. But it will supposedly perform better in low light than the Hero 5 Black and offer better image quality in all situations. The GoPro Hero 6 Black will shoot 3840 x 2160 px videos at 60fps. Higher frame rates offer a smoother look and more importantly, they make it possible to create slow-motion footage. There’s also a better Wi-Fi radio inside that triples the transfer speeds of the last generation Hero, so you can get your footage into the GoPro app on your phone three times faster than previous generation GoPro camera. The GoPro has GPS, a 2-inch LCD touchscreen on the back, voice controls, and some instant-editing features for when you’re on the move. The new camera is rugged as usual and is waterproof to 33-feet.

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September 30, 2017
Samsung Galaxy S9 May Have A 1000fps Camera

The South Korean tech giant, Samsung, has built a camera that clicks a thousand images in a second. Samsung has completed the test phase and may move into mass production in November. With the Samsung Galaxy S9 expected to launch in Q2 of 2018, the next year’s flagship might just feature this camera.

Samsung is working on a “three-layered image sensor.” In a normal setting, there is a camera sensor and a logic board that is responsible for the process of taking pictures. The logic board takes the image passed through the sensor, does some calculations, and turns what the human eye sees into data to be stored on the phone. Samsung is adding a DRAM chip into that equation to allow the camera to capture video at 1000 fps. If Samsung delivers this, it will join Sony as the slowest slow-motion camera right now.

Sony was the first company to commercialize the ‘three-layered image sensor’ with the XZ Premium. The Sony XZ Premium features a camera that records 720p videos at 960fps. It is reported that Samsung’s implementation of the same costs way more than Sony’s. Samsung decided to go with a different method in order to avoid paying a royalty fee to Sony for using their method.

The manufacturing process of a three-layered chip can be tedious and costly. If any of the three layers are bad, the whole chip will have to be tossed, which can be quite costly. Samsung’s process even though costlier, has its positives. The South Korean tech giant is a conglomerate, and therefore, can get its hands on the chip it needs internally. Whether this process yields in better performance than Sony is yet to be seen. Samsung uses Sony’s sensors in a lot of its flagship devices, especially for the US market. If the 1000fps camera makes its way to the Galaxy S9, we may see a high-performing Sony sensor for the American market and an in-house sensor for the South Korean market.

September 19, 2017
GoPro Hero6 To Capture 4K Videos At 60fps

Soon-to-be-announced tech being leaked is not new in the era we live in. Everyone has a smartphone that can click decent images and hence, leaks are common nowadays. The GoPro is the most famous action camera right now and there have long been rumours of the sequel to the GoPro Hero5, the GoPro Hero6 being launched in September 2017.

Images from Best Buy Canada suggest that the Hero6 Black will record 3840 × 2160p videos at 60fps. This is a first for the GoPro lineup. The new packaging images also suggest that the GoPro Hero6 will record 1920 x 1080p videos 240fps, which is 10 times slower than real-life. According to the packaging, the GoPro Hero6 Black has a 12MP sensor, the resolution same as its predecessor.

The Verge has reported than GoPro will most likely drop Ambarella, which has supplied processors for the company’s cameras for a long time. For the Hero6, GoPro will go for a custom processor called GP1, which will result in improved battery life or image quality. The Karma system will receive a software update that adds a “follow me” mode similar to what’s found on DJI’s drones. The Karma stabilizer grip will also get a physical upgrade and have features like a joystick for aiming the camera. GoPro has plans for the large rollout of its 360-degree Fusion Camera later this year and maybe a part of the announcement as well.

There is no official word on the launch of the GoPro Hero6 yet, but, it might be announced on 28th September. This date seems viable since the Hero5 Black was launched in September 2016. The Hero6 will also subsequently go on sale the day it is announced, just like the Hero5. Leaked images reveal that the GoPro Hero6 Black will retail in Canada for a price of $649 in Canada, which translates to approx. Rs 34000.

September 18, 2017