The developers of this tiny camera hope the technology will some day make its way into your smartphone. Princeton University / University of Washington With the rise of smartphones and mirrorless cameras, photography gear has gotten more compact over the past decade. But for some uses, like medical imaging and miniature robotics, current camera tech… Continue reading Shrink-ray engaged: Researchers demo a camera no larger than a grain of salt
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Canon’s newest sensor sees color in the dark
Canon will start manufacturing the new sensor in 2022 and it will likely first show up in security cameras. Canon Canon has developed a new 3.2-megapixel single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) image sensor that can take color photographs in the dark, according to Nikkei Asia. It’s due to go into production next year, but don’t expect… Continue reading Canon’s newest sensor sees color in the dark
Microsoft Can Make Pictures from Space Look As Good as Drone Photos
Microsoft has announced a set of new partnerships and capabilities for Azure Space, including the ability for satellites to “see” through clouds along with enhanced image fidelity. Azure Space is Microsoft’s program that it launched last year designed to help people and organizations achieve more on and off the planet. Microsoft is adding to that… Continue reading Microsoft Can Make Pictures from Space Look As Good as Drone Photos
NASA Revives Hubble: The Legendary Telescope is Fully Operational
NASA has successfully fully restored Hubble to full operation, and all four of its active instruments are back online and collecting science observations. Hubble went down for the second time in 2021 in late October. Scientists discovered a loss of specific data synchronization messages, which prompted them to take the legendary telescope offline and into… Continue reading NASA Revives Hubble: The Legendary Telescope is Fully Operational
Samsung Unveils 64MP Sensor That is the Closest Ever to Human Vision
Samsung has announced that it has created the first-ever “human eye-like” smartphone sensor, the ISOCELL GWB. Featuring RGBW color filter support, Samsung claims it can capture images that are the closest ever to what the human eye sees. During a webinar, Samsung says it developed this breakthrough sensor in tandem with China-based mobile phone manufacturer… Continue reading Samsung Unveils 64MP Sensor That is the Closest Ever to Human Vision
Canon Develops a Sensor that Can Shoot Full Color Photos in the Dark
Canon has developed an image sensor that is capable of capturing high-quality color photography even in the dark. The company says that it will be able to shoot clear photos even in situations where nothing is visible to the naked eye. In a report from Nikkei, Canon says that it has developed a new type… Continue reading Canon Develops a Sensor that Can Shoot Full Color Photos in the Dark
Nikon Z9 to Shoot 8K at 60FPS Thanks to New Compressed RAW Codec
A high-efficiency RAW recording codec developed by intoPIX has been successfully integrated into the Nikon Z9. The company says that its TicoRAW technology allows for low processing and fast transfer speeds of up to 8K at 60 frames per second in RAW. Nikon formed a strategic partnership with intoPIX in order to leverage the company’s… Continue reading Nikon Z9 to Shoot 8K at 60FPS Thanks to New Compressed RAW Codec
Apple Sues the Company That Let Governments Steal Journalists’ Photos
Apple has filed a lawsuit against NSO Group, an Israeli surveillance company, that developed and distributed spyware called Pegasus. It was used by some governments to access the iPhones of journalists and activists and steal their photos. In July, it became known that more than 50,000 phone numbers that were mostly owned by journalists, activists,… Continue reading Apple Sues the Company That Let Governments Steal Journalists’ Photos
Which Fujifilm Film Simulation is Best (And Worst) in Low Light?
We all know and love the Fujifilm film simulations. With the touch of a button, you can apply some wonderful looks to your photos. But which Fujifilm film simulation performs best in low light with high ISO values? Which ones perform the worst? For fun, I informally tested all the film sims on an X-T4.… Continue reading Which Fujifilm Film Simulation is Best (And Worst) in Low Light?
Qualcomm Unveils the Snapdragon 8, Featuring World’s First 18-Bit ISP
Qualcomm has announced its latest generation processor, the Snapdragon 8, Generation 1. It features a host of firsts, including the first 18-bit image signal processor (ISP) made for mobile devices. The Snapdragon 8 features Qualcomm’s seventh-generation AI engine for what it promises is the fastest and most advanced ever. The company touts it as able… Continue reading Qualcomm Unveils the Snapdragon 8, Featuring World’s First 18-Bit ISP