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

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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Digital Dinosaurs: Are DSLR Cameras Considered Old News in 2024?

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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Nikon Zf camera review: The mirrorless has evolved | Technology News

Last week, braving the chilly New York winds to capture some early morning shots by the Hudson River, I was reflecting on how my life has changed over the year. Previously, I would have done this photo walk with a DSLR, now I have the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (2a) which I was reviewing. The DSLR has gradually stopped being a part of my life, so much so I’m not sure where I have stolen away my camera. But still, when the opportunity presented itself, I could say no to reviewing the new Nikon Zf camera, especially since I was keen to figure out how the full frame mirrorless segment was progressing.

As I took it out of the box, the Nikon Zf reminded me of the feel of holding a proper camera. (Image: Nandagopal Rajan/The Indian Express)

As I took it out of the box, the Nikon Zf reminded me of the feeling of holding a proper camera, the confidence it offers with its sheer weight. The vintage-style Nikon Zf provides a film camera experience with the specs of a modern competitive mirrorless camera. However, while the embossed leather exterior

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