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Samsung announce Galaxy Note 10 series – First Overview
In the past the popular pen-equipped Note version of Samsung’s high end Galaxy S series of devices was only available in one size (think XL), however, with the introduction of the S10 Galaxy Note series, the electronics giant has unexpectedly offered two size options. The larger Galaxy Note 10+ has a 6.8 inch display – the largest of any Note to date, while the smaller of the two has a 6.2 inch screen and is more in line with larger version of the Galaxy S10 series. For those in range of a 5G transmitter two further models, one in each size, will be available with 5G compatibility.
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Mobile Photography – Huawei P30 Pro Review
Huawei’s new Android smartphone is aimed at photography buffs and features a new tri-camera array, or quad-camera, if you include the separate ToF (Time of Flight) sensor that’s used to measure the subject/object distance for AF and the faux-bokeh effects. We were able to get a P30 Pro in for a closer look. The Huawei P30 Pro continues its association with the German high-end photo brand Leica, and it’s not just a licensing deal. It is according to Leica a synergistic effort, it’s been designed from scratch; it is not the same triple-camera array as found on the P20 Pro. Before delving into the camera spec’s, impressive as they are,…
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Google adds Night Sight option to Pixel smartphones’ Camera app
Google’s Pixel smartphone Camera app is being updated with new functionality to allow the capture of clean images in light levels so low you can barely see, according to a post on the company’s AI Blog. The app is used in all of Google’s Pixel smartphones from the original model to the latest Pixel 3, so anyone with one can download the update and benefit from the new functionality. Night Sight leverages computational photography and machine learning techniques that were originally developed for the HDR+ feature and added to the app in October 2014. HDR+ uses a burst of multiple shots with short exposure times aligning each and averaging the…
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Lume Cube announces new AIR variant for mobile creators
A development of the original Lume Cube, the super-portable external LED light source for smartphone users, the Lume Cube Air is smaller lighter, version aimed at vloggers and other mobile creatives. The new Air features a single LED light source with a custom designed lens in front of parabolic-shaped light modifier. Not only does this arrangement provide a highly directional light with a 60-degree coverage typical of telephoto lenses with a x2 magnification, as well as wider lensed cameras found on smartphones, it is claimed to have a smooth ‘fall-off’ that’s favored by portraitists. The LED is also daylight-balanced at 5600K, and is powerful for its size emitting 400 LUX…
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Mobile Photography – Moment announces new 58mm Tele Lens
Moment, the maker of conversion lenses for smartphones has introduced a new 58mm tele lens. With a 6 element design and priced at $99, it is the most complex lens in the Moment line-up and is the sharpest lens it has made, says the company, The new 58mm has been optimized for dual camera setups such as those on the latest Apple iPhone, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy models, where it will capture a typical x4 magnification when used in-conjunction with smartphone’s built-tele lens. Used on the main camera, the new lens will provide a x2 magnification. Like all Moment lenses the new 58 mm requires a case to fit…
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Mobile Photograph – Leaks appear on Samsung S10 specs
With three and four rear cameras already featuring on high-end smartphones it’s perhaps not out of the question that rumoured Samsung Galaxy S10 will feature three cameras. At least that’s the verdict according to the twitter user, Evan Blass, a well-known and, more to the point, usually well-informed individual with the handle @evleaks. Few preliminary Galaxy S10 details: – "Punch hole" style selfie cam cutout (sounds like Infinity-O display).– Ultrasonic, in-display FPS– Three rear cameras (standard/wide/tele)– One UI over Android Pie — Ev (@evleaks) November 13, 2018 Blass is also tipping what he calls a “Punch hole – style sefie cam” relating it to the Infinity O display screen showcased…
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OlloClip announces new Pro and Intro lenses for mobile devices
OlloClip, the company behind some of the best known add-on lenses for mobile devices, has introduced two new collections aimed at either ends of the market. Add-on lenses are conversion lenses that alter the focal length of the lens on your mobile device and are a convenient way of expanding functionality. A new Multi-Device clip aimed at attaching the lenses to a wider range of devices has also been added to the range. Although OlloClip were one of the first to market with converters for the iPhone, the company has shied away from the premium end. That’s changed with the introduction of a new Pro Lenses collection consisting of two new…
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Rylo announces update to increase 360-degree Camera’s 4K output to 5.8K
Rylo, the former Instagram and Apple team members behind the diminutive action cam that uses two 180-degree cameras to output 360-degree clips, has released a software update for the device that increases the resolution from 4K to output at up to 5.8K. In addition to 360-degree video the handy-sized Rylo camera can capture 180-degree 4k video and 6K panoramic stills. To update the software simply connect the Rylo to your iOS or Android device running the Rylo app and selecct the option to update. The software download is availble now. More information about the new capabilities is available from the Rylo website. Check pricing and availability at the following: B&H Photo…
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Mobile Photography – Waterfield Tech Folio Review
This folio from US manufacturer Waterfield is a little different to the majority of bags and cases on the market. I like cases and bags and by that I don’t mean I like them because I can carry things and take it all somewhere (which of course is the purpose of any bag) but that I take an interest in bag design. For a start, the bags are not only designed in the US but made there too, in San Francisco. Compare that to just about any other tech bag and you’ll find that’s rare these days. With regard to materials, Waterfield bags are either made of waxed cotton canvas, ballistic…
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Samsung Electronics Anounces High Resolution Sensors for SmartPhone Cameras
Samsung Electronics has launched two new high-resolution image sensors that are destined for multi-camera arrays in smartphones. The two “Isocell” sensors – a 48-megapixel and a 32-megapixel unit both feature small size 0.8 micron pixels and are crucially compact to fit the slim bodies demanded of smartphone makers. Called GM1 and GD1 respectively, the two new sensors feature Samsung’s Isocell Plus technology which adopts an innovative pixel structure that improves both light sensitivity and color fidelity, and what Samsung are calling Tetracell technology where the output from four pixels is combined into one (oversampled) for reduced noise. The sensors also support the gyro-based electronic image stabilization (EIS) tech used in…
