One X 360 degree camera launched by Insta 360

One X 360 Camera has been launched by Insta 360. This camera can take spherical video at 5.7k at 30fps, 4k at 50fps, and 3k at 100fps. For stills, it can shoot 18 mp images. It claims to have gimbal like stabilization without an actual gimbal by using the flow-state stabilization algorithm. Its dedicated editing software also has an option to automatically remove the selfie stick.



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Google Unveils new Pixel 3, but how is the Camera?

Google has unveiled the Pixel 3. It has two frontside cameras and 1 backside camera. It has has improved AI and technology but the images do not look that impressive to me.

Sony to Unveil new APS-C Mirrorless Cameras soon

Rumors have it that despite not unveiliing much at Photokina 2018, Sony will soon announce new mirrorless APS-C Cameras to succeed to A6500 and A6000 most likely. They have also hinted at a bunch of new lenses that are also coming out. Hopefully some of those are professional grade APS-C lenses because the APS-C market is very large and there is a dearth or high-quality APS-C lenses which is why many APS-C shooter end up getting full-frame lenses.

5 gems of southern Wisconsin

Southern Wisconsin has its farms and rolling fields. In this video I show you guys five magical gems of Southern Wisconsin.

1. Gibraltar Rock
2. Parafrey's Glen
3. Pewit's Nest
4. Baxter's Hollow
5. Ferry Bluff

Fuji X-T3 hands on first impressions

Having tried out the Fuji X-t3 on Saturday, I will give some initial impressions of the Camera. Overall it has:

1. Excellent Video Features
2. Great Color science
3. High quality APS-C Lenses

However there are things lacking from it:

1. Image Stabilization
2. Eye AF
3. Good touchscreen functionality

For me its a mixed bag of good and bad.

Zeiss to launch full-frame compact camera

Zeiss will launch a compact full-frame camera, the ZRX1.

37.4 mp
35mm F/2
30cm minimum focal range
No Image Stabilization
No memory card slot but 512 GB internal memory
.74x EvF
3fps burst

4k@30 and 1080dp @ 60

Fuji announces new 100mp Medium Format Camera

Fuji has announced the GFX100s, an impressive 100mp medium format camera. It has Sony IMX461 back-illuminated sensor, which is the same sensor as in the Phase 1 Camera. This new camera will have phase detection, IBIS stabilization, and 4k video. With a price tag of $10,000, it is cheaper than competitors in the same niche of cameras.

Leica S3 medium format camera announced

Leica announced their S3 medium format camera. The Camera will cost just over $20,000 and feature a 64 MP sensor, 3fps burst rate with 4k video capabilities and fast AF. What do you think?

Panasonic to release two full-frame cameras

Panasonic is teaming up with Leica and Sigma to produce two full-frame cameras using the Leica SL mount. It is unclear whether Sigma will make the Cameras or not but they should provide a nice Lens lineup for the camera. One camera will probably be around 24mp MP like the Z6 and the other will be closer in the 40-50mp range like the Z7.

GoPro 7 announced, will it be enough to save the company?

Gopro has announced the Hero 7, an ultra-stabilized version of the GoPro camera. Gopro has had losses 11 or the past 12 quarters, will this camera save the company?