The HTC One (M8) may just be our favorite Android device ever, but there's still one glaring issue with the new smartphone: its subpar camera. HTC introduced some clever new features with the new Duo Camera, but four megapixels (or Ultrapixels as HTC calls them) just can't compete with Samsung's 16-megapixel smartphone, not to mention 20-megapixel flagship phones from Sony and Nokia....
A fast SD card suitable for 4K video recording SanDisk today announced the Extreme Pro SDHC/SDXC UHS-II card, which the company is quick to point out is the fastest SD card on the planet. The new card blazes a trail with up to 250MBs/s write speeds for continuous burst mode shooting and up to 280MB/s read speeds. It also boasts a the UHS Speed 3 rating, meaning it's certified for 4K,...
Nikon was showing off its new xxArray here at CES 2014, and if you've ever wanted to live in a video game, this may be your chance. The xxArray features an assortment of 48 Nikon DLSRs arranged at various points around your body to shoot you from every conceivable angle. After two hours of processing time you have a playable version of yourself to put into a video game. The copy may...
If you've been pondering getting a DSLR for yourself or a loved one, now is definitely the time to head over to Amazon where you can get free or discounted accessories to go with your new purchase. Currently if you head over to Amazon and order any one of numerous different models of a Canon DSLR you'll get free accessories such as a case and memory card, as well as deep discounts on...
The attraction of point-and-shoot cameras has traditionally been their compact size. But, with so many great smartphones on the market, that attraction has been overshadowed by advancing mobile technology. And so companies began taking a new approach. More features are nice but, taking that even further, the new trend is stuffing bigger sensors inside increasingly minimized bodies....
It may be frustrating and unsightly, but the annoying purple flare noticed by iPhone 5 owners last week is completely normal. The anomaly, referred to as chromatic aberration, happens when light bends while passing through an optics system, and one as thin as the iPhone 5's was always going to run into issues, as most glass does — even high-end DSLR lenses. So stop fussing, Apple said...
Sony has been impressively bulking up its beautifully designed NEX lineup, and the company on Wednesday announced yet another addition that includes improved autofocus and Wi-Fi connectivity. Dubbed the Sony NEX-5R, following up to 2011’s NEX-5N, the new cam is introducing a “Fast Hybrid” autofocus that promises you’ll never miss a split-second of action ever again. Let’s get the...
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is the worthy replacement of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, the full-frame DSLR that changed everything. The 5D Mark II was a phenomenal success when it was released back in 2008 and the camera is still one of the top contenders to this day. Much of this success could be attributed to the 5D Mark II's most excellent HD video quality, which made its way into...
Turns out, Canon's EOS M exists, and it sounds awesome. Unveiled on Monday, the Japanese company's first offering into the mirrorless market is a resounding statement to Sony's immensely popular NEX line, which recently released the NEX F3. Canon's new monster is compact, attractive and a big reason why we get excited about digital photography. It's late to the party, but boy was it...
I’ve been proclaiming for many years that Pentax digital cameras are highly underrated, and a recent study shows that the Japanese brand is the most popular when it comes to customer satisfaction. A J.D. Power and Associates report measured satisfaction levels with customers across all major camera brands in the following categories: picture quality, durability/reliability, variety of...