Category: Camera

JAI’s New 45-megapixel Camera Delivers 8K Resolution at More Than 60 fps

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SAN JOSE, CA – JAI has introduced the SP-45000-CXP4, a new 45-megapixel high performance industrial camera in the company’s Spark Series. The camera features a cutting-edge CMOS imager (with global shutter) capable of running at 65 frames per second in 8K TV resolution (7680 x 4320 pixels) or at 52 frames per second for full 8192 x 5460 (44.7 megapixels) 8-bit resolution. This makes it the fastest of any of the 40- to 50-megapixel industrial cameras currently on the market.


In addition to speed, the SP-45000-CXP4 delivers excellent image quality thanks to a dark noise rating of only 4.5 electrons, and a standard dynamic range of 67 dB. A special built-in High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode that uses a dual gain technique applied to a single captured image, boosts the dynamic range to 73 dB with a maximum frame rate of 30 fps. HDR output can be delivered in a 14-bit linear format, or in a knee-point compressed format at a bit depth of 8, 10, or 12 bits.


For lower-speed applications, image quality can be further enhanced by using the camera’s built-in frame integration capabilities to average up to 8 consecutive frames, thereby reducing shot

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Nothing Phone 2a Gets Camera and Performance Improvements With Nothing OS 2.5.4 Update

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Nothing Phone 2a was unveiled in India on March 5. It is backed by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity chipset and packs a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support. It ships with Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5. The phone recently received the Nothing OS 2.5.3 update that brought some significant camera experience updates to the handset. Now the UK-based OEM has announced that a new Nothing OS 2.5.4 update has started rolling out to Phone 2a users.

The London-based company announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the Nothing OS 2.5.4 update is rolling out to Nothing Phone 2a. To upgrade to Nothing OS 2.5.4, Phone 2a users can go to Settings Systems System Update. The company also detailed the changelog for the update in the same post. The update includes improved color accuracy and saturation for the rear camera, as well as refined color consistency between the primary and ultra-wide rear cameras.

As per the changelog, the NothingOS 2.5.4 update for the Phone 2a will overall improve camera performance and offer a “fine-tuned” Bokeh effect in the Portrait Mode. The Nothing OS 2.5.4 update is said to optimize the overall performance of mobile games including BGMI. The update

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News Flash • Flock Public Safety Camera Update

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In October of 2023, the Marshalltown City Council approved an agreement with Flock Safety for the implementation of a public safety camera program to be utilized by the Marshalltown Police Department.

Since 2017, the city has had a limited public safety camera program. This program was initially funded by the Marshall County Crime Stoppers organization. Crime Stoppers conducted fundraising efforts that subsequently led to public safety camera sites being located in Marshalltown and in rural Marshall County. In Marshalltown, the camera sites are:

  1. Center & Anson
  2. 3rd Avenue & Anson
  3. Parking lot behind Center Street Station bar

Although the 2017 program has been very limited, public safety cameras have assisted law enforcement in solving criminal offenses.

In 2022, the Marshalltown City Council designated $150,000.00 in local option sales tax funds to increase the number of public safety cameras in the system. The 2017 public safety cameras were installed and maintained by RACOM. When the Marshalltown Police Department began research on expanding the public safety camera program, it was learned that much of the current equipment would need upgrading.

For over a year, the police department worked with a committee to review the public safety camera needs in our community

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Samsung Galaxy S24 phones start receiving first major camera update

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Samsung is now seeding the major AXB5 update to Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra and has confirmed it will improve the camera experience in addition to addressing the screen issues. According to multiple sources online, including X users, Samsung Members, and Reddit posts, devices in South Korea are already receiving the new package.

Here’s the full changelog, according to a Samsung moderator:

  • Brighter Backlight Shots: Say goodbye to washed-out photos! High-pixel mode now shines with better balance in bright scenes.

  • Sharper Text Zooms (Galaxy S24 Ultra only): Get closer than ever with crystal-clear text, even at high magnifications.

  • Ultra-Smooth Video (Galaxy S24 Ultra only): Capture your moments with stunning clarity and detail in rear video recording.

  • Indoor Portrait Enhancements (Galaxy S24 Ultra only): Brighter shadows, sharper faces – perfect indoor portraits every time.

  • Food Mode Fiesta: Colors pop and flavors come alive with richer, more vibrant food photos.

  • Night Mode Magic: Experience improved saturation and white balance for more natural-looking nighttime shots.

  • DNG Gallery Zoom: Explore your photos in even greater detail with improved image quality when zooming in the Expert RAW app.

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Deadly explosion at fried chicken shop in China

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Murder of Philadelphia rapper Phat Geez caught on surveillance video

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The shooting that killed Philadelphia rapper Phat Geez over the weekend was caught on surveillance video that shows a car the killer used.

Police are hoping the video will help them find the person or people responsible for the shooting.

The Ring camera surveillance video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia shows Geez, whose real name is Derrick Gant, exit a home and walk up to a parked car on the 1200 block of North Taney Street in Brewerytown.

Gant appears to be speaking to someone inside the car before getting into an argument with them. Seconds later, he was shot.

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A frame of the Ring camera surveillance video that shows rapper Phat Geez’s last moments before he was fatally shot on March 17, 2024 on Taney Street in Philadelphia.

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Hundreds of people showed up to The Met Philadelphia for Gant’s funeral services Wednesday morning.

The viewing was set to end around 11:30 am but continued longer due to the large crowd.

A family friend said that shows how much Phat Geez was loved in the city. Relatives said off camera that he didn’t deserve what happened to him, that he was the type of

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Samsung to Launch Affordable Foldable Smartphone with High-End Camera | TechNews

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Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to bring an entry-level foldable smartphone that maintains premium camera features at a significantly lower price point. Expected to be priced under $800, this strategic move aims to make foldable technology accessible to a wider audience, while still providing the high-quality camera specs Samsung users have come to expect. The initiative is part of Samsung’s efforts to maintain its market dominance amidst growing competition from Chinese brands.

Samsung to Launch Affordable Foldable Smartphone with High-End Camera

Key Highlights

  • Samsung announces an entry-level foldable phone with flagship camera specs for under $800.

  • The camera supply chain for Samsung’s affordable foldable phone to remain unchanged.

  • Samsung aims to combat Chinese competition with its budget-friendly foldable smartphone.

New Delhi: Samsung Electronics is set to introduce an entry-level foldable smartphone later this year, targeting consumers seeking affordability without compromising on camera quality. According to a report by Sisa Journal e, the tech giant plans to lower the specifications of the application processor, display, and battery in comparison to its flagship models, while maintaining high-quality camera specifications similar to its existing foldable devices.

Camera Specifications at a Glance

Despite the reductions in other specifications,

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One UI 6 Update: 7 Tips for Making the Most of AI Camera on your Galaxy

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Samsung has been transforming the smartphone camera game since the release of the first Galaxy S in 2010. We’ve continually set new bars, introducing the world’s first 200MP camera sensor and the first low light Night Mode and high-powered Space Zoom settings on a phone. We’ve also brought revolutionary AI features to the smartphone category – with Galaxy’s smart and intuitive tech, it’s effortless for users to take exceptional photos and make professional quality edits.

Whether you’re a serious photographer who prefers a smartphone with professional-grade camera features, or an enthusiastic shutterbug who simply loves having more convenient ways to take great photos and videos, you can take your Galaxy camera1 gaming to new heights with Samsung’s One UI 6 update.

Smart Functionality Simplifies Everyday

One UI 6 brings AI technology upgrades to the Galaxy camera that minimizes the number of steps required to perform the operations you use most, while also ensuring every shot you take is a keeper.

#1. Samsung Galaxy Enhance-X App2:Instantly apply optimal edits to photos and videos with a single touch:

  • SkyGuide lets you flex your astronomy knowledge – take a photo of the starry night sky and the feature will use
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Digital Dinosaurs: Are DSLR Cameras Considered Old News in 2024?

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It’s 2024 and you’re still shooting with a full-frame DSLR? Me too. Here is why I feel no pressure to switch from my DSLR camera body to a mirrorless system any time soon.

Digital photography has come a long way since the Fujix DS line came to the fore in the late 1980s as one of the first fully digital cameras featuring a tiny 0.40 MP capability. Fast-forward to 2024, photographers and enthusiasts are spoiled for choice with the number of digital camera systems that are available on the market today. From DSLR and medium format, onwards to mirrorless; your budget and area of ​​practice will have largely determined which system you have bought into over the years.

On one end of the spectrum, there are photographers who cover the rapid evolution of technology and upgrade their gear whenever they can, which can be compared to those who regularly upgrade their phones with each new release. Driven by enhanced features and the promise of cutting-edge innovation, these photographers find excitement in staying at the forefront and maintaining a current edge in the industry. On the other end, which is probably where I sit, another group of photographers adopt a more

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Carjacking caught on camera as local vehicle thefts keep rising

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Two more carjackings were reported Thursday in Waterloo Region, bringing the total number of successful or attempted thefts to 10 in the last three months.

Waterloo regional police said the latest incidents both happened in Kitchener.

At around 5:45 pm, there was an attempted carjacking in the Featherstone Street area, and then five minutes later, another was reported at Parkvale Drive and Featherstone Street.

On Friday, police released security images of people they want to speak to in connection with the investigation.

Two people, caught on security video, that police want to speak in connection to a March 14 carjacking investigation in Kitchener. (Source: WRPS)

The photos show individuals wearing black with their heads and faces covered.

Police continue to investigate both incidents and are asking witnesses to give them a call.

Two people, caught on security video, that police want to speak in connection to a March 14 carjacking investigation in Kitchener. (Source: WRPS)

Carjacking on video

Waterloo regional police have also confirmed that a video circulating on social media shows another Kitchener carjacking.

On Monday, multiple suspects stole a vehicle at gunpoint at Elmsdale Drive and Huntsworth Avenue.

The video shows a person wearing a hooded coat climb

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