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Ferrari's new F80 hypercar has tongues wagging about the new design language, and whether it'll make for a suitable successor to the 2013 LaFerrari. What's probably more important, though, is that the Maranello-based marque's latest creation can get from 0-62 mph in just 2.15 seconds, and hit a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h).
Category: Automotive, Transport
Microscopic battles rage around, on and in us at all times, and the microbial combatants use far more exciting weapons than we might realize. Scientists have now observed a bacterium that attacks like a pirate ship, ensnaring its prey with grappling hooks and firing “cannons” that blow it open.
Tags: Bacteria, Cells, ETH Zurich
Leonardo UK has publicly rolled out its BriteStorm electronic warfare system that allows air forces to penetrate hostile airspace by creating phantom squadrons of fighter planes and missiles to jam and spoof radar defenses.
Category: Military, Technology
Tags: Aircraft, leonardo, drones, Electronic
Brand new videos on the Tesla and Unitree humanoids perfectly illustrate the different approaches behind these two cutting-edge robots. Optimus is clearly focused on useful work, ASAP – while the Unitree G1 is becoming surprisingly agile and athletic.
Category: AI & Humanoids, Technology
Tags: Tesla Robot, Tesla, Unitree, Humanoid, Robots
Researchers have spent the last few years trying to find which type of plastic biodegrades the fastest in a marine environment as millions of tons of plastics find their way into our oceans every year. It turns out that a common bioplastic we've been using for over 100 years does, and they've learned how to accelerate that process.
Category: Environment, Science
Tags: Ocean plastics, Biodegradable, Plastic waste, Plastics
If you were a flowering plant, wouldn't you want your pollen to be received by a plant of your own kind? According to a new study, at least one plant may ensure that happens, by blasting "rival" pollen off of pollinating animals' bodies.
Honda has unveiled a limited edition of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP that is restricted to 300 units globally. The flagship liter-class motorcycle features full carbon fiber bodywork and comes in an all-black stealth avatar.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Honda, Carbon Fiber, MotoGP, Superbike
How would you like to have your own AT-ST walker from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi? Well, the just-announced Tron 1 biped robot is the next-best thing. It's just a wee bit smaller than a walker, plus you can't ride inside of it.
Category: Robotics, Technology
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named London's Elizabeth Line rail transport network as the winner of the 2024 Stirling Prize, the UK's most prestigious architecture award. The judges lauded its remarkable engineering achievement and passenger-focused design.
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Tags: Crossrail, Building and Construction, London, Trains, Stirling Prize, RIBA, Railways
BenQ has launched a new 4K projector that's designed specifically for modern open-plan living spaces. The GP520 is pitched as an all-in-one entertainment hub with smart auto setup technology "for stunning viewing quality, regardless of the wall color, lighting conditions, or room layout."
Category: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: BenQ, 4K UHD, LED, Projectors
Everybody from NASA to David Bowie has wondered if there’s life on Mars – and now we might have a precise place to look for it. A new Caltech study has shown that photosynthetic microbes could thrive in a small habitable zone beneath the ice.
Tags: Life, Mars, Extraterrestrial, Microbes, Photosynthesis, Caltech, Ice, Habitable zone
Color E Ink has been in the wild for a few years now, and we've featured a number of reading and note-taking devices that use it. But Amazon's popular Kindle range has so far stuck with shades of gray. That's changed overnight with the launch of the Kindle Colorsoft.
Category: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, Technology
This year we attended Adobe Max in person, where we got to demo several of the new features in Photoshop, Lightroom, and Adobe Camera Raw. If you missed the announcement, you can read our coverage of it here, though we'll be covering the hits here.
We documented the demos on our Instagram, but in case you missed it, we're rounding them up here. We were also able to interview some folks at Adobe while at the show, so stay tuned for more on the future of Photoshop, Lightroom, and other Adobe projects like Content Credentials.
Adobe Camera Raw Adaptive profileAdobe has added a new profile to Adobe Camera Raw, called Adaptive. It uses AI to analyze what's in the scene, and adjust exposure, tones, saturation, and other parameters automatically, potentially giving you a better starting point for your own edits. It's also designed to work with HDR images and produces both HDR and SDR profiles, making it even more useful for those who aren't used to editing for HDR displays yet.
Since it's substantially more opinionated than other profiles like Adobe Color or Adobe Landscape, there's also an amount slider that lets you tone down or turn up the results.
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Photoshop automatic distraction removalPerhaps one of the niftiest features Adobe added to Photoshop is the automatic distraction removal tool. It analyzes your photo for cables, wires, or people that may be in the way of your subject, then automatically fills in the areas they took up.
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Lightroom Quick ActionsLightroom's new Quick Actions, available on Mobile and Web, will automatically mask parts of your image like subjects, backgrounds, and skies, and let you make adjustments to them.
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Lightroom Frame.io integrationFrame.io is now built into Lightroom, letting you access images uploaded to the cloud service. Combine that with Frame.io's Camera To Cloud feature, available on some Fujifilm, Panasonic, Nikon, Canon, and Leica cameras, and you can take pictures on your camera then watch them appear wirelessly in Lightroom.
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Content CredentialsAdobe's Content Credentials system is part of a larger industry-wide initiative to help prove what content on the web is authentic, and to keep track of what edits have been made to it. While at Max, we got to take a look at the Chrome extension meant to surface the credentials attached to images on social media and other sites, as well as the closed beta site that lets you attach content credentials to your own images, and view what credentials are attached to existing images.
We got to sit down with one of the senior directors of the Content Authenticity Initiative at Adobe while at the conference, so expect a more thorough check-in of the technology to come.
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Generative Extend in Premiere ProPhotoshop has had several generative AI features in beta for a while now, but now Adobe has introduced one for its Premiere video editing software. It lets you extend a clip by up to two seconds, helping you fill in gaps, transitions, or slightly flubbed takes with imagery generated by Adobe's Firefly model.
According to Meagan Keane, Principal Product Marketing Manager for Adobe Pro Video, the idea came from asking customers what some of their biggest editing pain points were. The Pro Video team was then able to take that to the research team, and the result is Generative Extend.
View this post on InstagramIf a medical professional has ever had a hard time getting a needle into your veins, you'll welcome this new gizmo from Adison Technology. By effectively turning your skin transparent, it makes needle sticks more accurate and therefore less painful.
Category: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & Mind
Tags: Blood, Emergency, Medical Imaging, Taiwan Innotech Expo 2024
Updated Oct 17, 2024
By the time you're spending over $2,500, you're looking at getting one of the best cameras around. You should expect it to deliver exceedingly detailed images and capture high-end video, all without having to compromise much on speed for when the action picks up.
For most applications, a camera around $2000 will be more than enough, but if you and your photography need the very highest image quality or some specialist capability, the cameras in this guide are among the best we've yet seen. There are a handful of dedicated sports/photojournalism cameras or luxury models above the $4000 upper limit we've set ourselves, but these are usually such singular offerings that we're assuming you don't need our help in choosing if you're seriously considering them.
At this level, there aren't really any bad picks, so if you have any investment at all in the lens system of one company, this should probably be the deciding factor for you. But we'll highlight the particular strengths we found in each camera, just in case you are planning to switch systems.
Our recommendations:45MP Stacked CMOS sensor | Eye-controlled AF subject selection | Up to 30fps continuous shooting
The EOS R5 II is one of the most all-around capable cameras we've tested.
Photo: Richard Butler
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$2769 at Amazon.com What we like:See the EOS R5 II Studio Scene
Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article's permalink in a browser to view this content. Should I still buy the EOS R5?Short answer: yes. It lacks some of the newer camera's features like eye-controlled subject selection, action priority modes and AI noise reduction, but if those don't matter to you – or aren't worth the $400 MSRP premium of the EOS R5 II – the EOS R5 is still plenty capable in 2024.
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$2559 at Amazon.com Another great option: Nikon Z846MP Stacked CMOS sensor | 20fps Raw, 30fps full-size JPEG shooting | 8K/60 and 4K/120 video
The Nikon Z8 delivers just about everything: speed, AF, video and, most importantly of all, image quality.
Photo: Richard Butler
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$3116 at Amazon.com What we like:The Nikon Z8 is a fast-shooting stills and video-capable mirrorless camera with a 46MP Stacked CMOS sensor. It's an extremely strong competitor compared to the EOS R5 II, but Canon's action sports settings and eye control push it over the edge.
If those things don’t matter much to you, you can pretty much base your decision on whether you prefer Nikon or Canon’s lens lineup. They’re broadly similar, and both brands tightly control which options third-party manufacturers can offer. Still, there are some key differences, like how Nikon’s Z mount 70-200mm F2.8 can be used with a teleconverter while Canon's RF-mount version can’t.
The Z8 has a large, comfortable grip with well-placed controls. There's a good level of customizable controls and ergonomics that match the pro-focused Z9. The viewfinder resolution is low but the brightness and lack of lag make it one of best-suited to action. Video quality is excellent with a choice of Raw and 10-bit gamma/compressed formats with up to 8K/60 or 4K/60 derived from it. There's also a less-detailed 4K/120p option. Tools such as waveforms and dependable AF make it easy to shoot with. The Nikon Z8 is a hugely capable all-rounder, combining resolution, autofocus performance and video capabilities not seen before at this price. It's not a small or light camera but it makes you feel ready for anything, photographically while you're carrying it. Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article's permalink in a browser to view this content. The compact option: Sony a7CR61MP BSI CMOS sensor | 4K/60p video with 10-bit color | Dedicated ‘AI’ processor for AF system
You can't do much to shrink the lenses, but the a7CR is both the smallest and least expensive camera here.
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$2998 at B&H Photo $2998 at Adorama $2998 at Amazon What we like:The Sony a7CR is a compact, full-frame camera with a 61MP BSI CMOS sensor. Despite its small size, it packs in most of the features found in Sony’s larger bodies while still delivering stunning detail, without sacrificing much performance.
The a7CR is impressively small for a full-frame camera. The addition of a front control dial improves handling significantly. Notably, there’s no joystick for positioning the AF point, and the viewfinder is small and very low resolution for a camera costing this much. "If you're looking for maximum resolution in a travel-sized body, the a7RC is tough to beat." The a7CR's 61MP sensor can capture a lot of detail, putting it ahead of most full-frame rivals; though it is a little noisier in low light. JPEG colors are pleasing, and excellent sharpening makes the most out of the 61MP sensor. Raw files provide plenty of latitude to pull up shadows at base ISO. The a7CR delivers impressive results for its size. It essentially provides the same level of image quality, and most of the same features, as Sony's a7R V, but in a smaller package. In exchange for the small size, you make a few compromises, like no AF joystick, but if you're looking for maximum resolution in a travel-sized body, the a7CR is tough to beat.Read our Sony a7CR initial review
Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article's permalink in a browser to view this content. High-spec high res: Sony a7R V61MP BSI CMOS sensor | 8K/30p video | Subject recognition AF
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$3898 at B&H Photo $3898 at Adorama $3898 at Amazon What we like:The Sony a7R V is the company's fifth-generation high-res full-frame mirrorless camera, built around a stabilized 61MP sensor.
The Sony a7R V is focused more on high resolution than the combination of resolution and speed that the Nikon Z8 and EOS R5 II offer. It can shoot 8K video but only with a major crop and significant rolling shutter.
The a7R V is an excellent tool for capturing high-resolution images. The a7R V is an excellent tool for capturing high-resolution images with a mechanical shutter. The impressive autofocus performance means it is suitable for capturing a wide variety of subjects, including sports and wildlife. However, the sensor's slow readout limits its capabilities if your work requires video capture or the use of a silent electronic shutter.As a high-resolution studio or landscape camera, the a7R V is very, very good, but the existence of the a7CR, which offers much of the same capability in a smaller, less expensive body, is its biggest threat. It offers a much nicer viewfinder, faster USB connector for tethering, and better Wi-Fi than the a7CR, but except in the case of shooting wide apertures and fast shutter speeds together, there's no difference in image quality.
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Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article's permalink in a browser to view this content. Should I still buy a Sony a7R IV?The Sony a7R IV offers essentially the same image quality as the newer Mark V, and costs less, so it's still worth taking seriously. It's a less capable video camera, not so much because of the lack of 8K capture – which isn't the Mark V's best feature, by any means - but due to the lack of 10-bit recording, which gives the V's footage more editing flexibility.
For stills shooters, the older camera doesn't have the more sophisticated subject recognition AF of the Mark V, nor options such as focus bracketing, motion correction to make the high-res mode more useful, or the latest 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi and 10Gbps USB port of the V.
IQ above all else: Fujifilm GFX 50S II51MP CMOS sensor | In-body stabilization system (up to 6.5EV) | Full HD video at up to 30p
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$3199 at B&H Photo $3199 at Adorama $3199 at Amazon What we like:The Fujifilm GFX 50S II is a (relatively) compact 50MP medium format mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with built-in image stabilization.
Fujifilm's most affordable medium format camera is a highly attractive option for enthusiasts and professionals alike. The 50S II is the least expensive digital medium format camera ever launched. Image stabilization and precise focus extend its usability far beyond the studio. Speed, autofocus and video aren't its greatest strengths, but it should have major appeal for enthusiast photographers wanting some of the best image quality available.The GFX 50S II is perhaps the most specialized here: it's not especially fast or versatile but in terms of image quality, it has a slight edge over the best of its full-frame rivals (some of which comes from its lenses - the GF primes often being particularly good). The more expensive 100MP versions offer a more significant IQ advantage, but for landscape and studio work, the 50S II is still very good.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 50S II review
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Sample galleryThis widget is not optimized for RSS feed readers. Please open this article's permalink in a browser to view this content. Best for video: Sony FX312MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor | Full-width 4K/60p, 120p w/ slight crop | 10-bit 4:2:2 capture
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$3898 at B&H Photo $3898 at Adorama $3899 at Amazon What we like:The Sony FX3 is part of Sony's Cinema line of cameras, but we've included it here because it shares so much in common with the a7S III, but is a better choice, we feel.
The Sony FX3 is an image-stabilized, fan-cooled full-frame video camera designed to shoot UHD 4K footage at up to 120p.It loses out on a viewfinder, compared to the a7S III, but gains dependability and extended recording times thanks to the addition of a cooling fan. It appears to cost a little more on paper but the FX3 comes with a top handle with built-in XLR adapters, which is an expensive add-on to the a7S III. Sony has also added some video-centric features, such as EI exposure to the FX3 that haven't then appeared on its more stills-focused cameras.
You may also consider the EOS R5C, which is essentially a video-focused version of the original EOS R5. Compared to the FX3, it gains a fan but omits an image stabilization mechanism, though we prefer the more compact form-factor of the Sony, anyway, especially if you plan to shoot on a gimbal.
Why you should trust usThis buying guide is based on cameras used and tested by DPReview's editorial team. We don't select a camera until we've used it enough to be confident in recommending it, usually after our extensive review process. The selections are purely a reflection of which cameras we believe to be best: there are no financial incentives for us to select one model or brand over another.
As the Line gigaproject continues to grow in the Saudi desert, some new construction details have been announced that highlight the mind-boggling challenge of turning a huge tract of rugged landscape into a futuristic megacity, including its reported use of one fifth of the entire world's currently available steel.
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
An insulin that switches itself on and off in response to blood glucose levels has proven successful in lowering the risk of dangerously low glucose levels, or hypos, in animals. According to researchers, the drug holds great promise for the tens of millions of insulin-requiring diabetics worldwide.
Category: Body & Mind
Tags: Diabetes, Insulin, hypoglycemia, blood-glucose
Slow Wi-Fi is a modern bugbear for many people, but thankfully we might soon be cranking those speeds up. Scientists at University College London (UCL) have set a new world record in wireless data transmission speeds, sending a blistering 938 Gigabits per second (Gbps) over the air through a combo of radio and light technology.
Category: Telecommunications, Technology
Tags: Wireless, Data, Transmission, University College London, Radio, Light, Wifi, Wi-Fi, 5G, Cellular
The Toyota Research Institute has been doing some incredible work teaching robots to rapidly learn and perform tasks autonomously – now, it's bringing its Large Behavior Model tech to the extraordinary Atlas humanoid in partnership with Boston Dynamics.
Category: AI & Humanoids, Technology
Tags: Robots, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Boston Dynamics, Toyota Research Institute, LLM (Large Language Model)
A tiny chip with a unique surface can accurately detect the blood biomarkers of a heart attack within minutes, a fraction of the time taken by current methods, even if they’re at very low concentrations. The researchers behind the device see it being used as an at-home diagnostic tool.
Category: Science
Tags: Biomarkers, Heart attack, Chip, metasurface, Johns Hopkins University
