#cmos camera sensor

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SincereFirst 8MP IMX179 USB3.0 Separate Camera Module

This camera module is a detached high-resolution USB camera module. The camera module has a resolution of 8 million pixels and uses the Sony IMX179 CMOS image sensor. The interface type is USB3.0 and the resolution is 3264×2488. It is widely used. Used in home monitoring, office security, scanning equipment, etc.

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CIS Surveillance Camera Market in ASEAN Set to Grow by Over 60% by 2031

The ASEAN half-inch CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) based surveillance camera market is poised for steady growth, projected to rise from US$ 17.88 Mn in 2021 to US$ 28.63 Mn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period (2022–2031), according to a recent industry report. This growth is underpinned by rising concerns for security across commercial and residential sectors, along with increasing adoption of smart surveillance systems featuring artificial intelligence (AI), IP technology, and cloud connectivity.

Market Overview: Surveillance cameras are a crucial component of modern security infrastructure, offering advanced features such as remote monitoring, AI analytics, and cloud-based data storage. Half-inch CIS-based cameras are gaining traction for their superior imaging quality, energy efficiency, and ability to function in diverse lighting conditions.

These cameras are being increasingly adopted in residential complexes, retail outlets, commercial buildings, transport systems, and government infrastructures across ASEAN countries, reflecting the broader trend toward urbanization and smart city initiatives.

Market Drivers & Trends

Several key factors are contributing to market expansion:

High Demand for Intelligent Surveillance: Businesses and governments are adopting smart surveillance to detect, analyze, and respond to abnormal activities in real time. Edge-based AI algorithms in thermal and temperature detection cameras have become vital, especially for public spaces.

Rise in 24/7 Imaging Requirements: There is a growing need for continuous surveillance, which has increased demand for high-resolution, low-light-capable, and AI-enabled camera systems.

Security Prioritization in Commercial Spaces: Offices, banks, and malls require real-time monitoring for employee safety, theft prevention, and operational analysis.

Quanta Image Sensor (QIS) Technology: The emergence of QIS technology is expected to revolutionize CMOS sensors by offering even higher image quality and enhanced low-light performance.

Latest Market Trends

The ASEAN half-inch CIS based surveillance camera market is witnessing a surge in cloud-based video services and innovative camera models:

Growth of Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS): With cloud platforms eliminating the need for on-premise servers, VSaaS is becoming popular among small and medium businesses for its scalability and cost-effectiveness.

Transition from Analog to IP Cameras: In 2021, IP cameras held a dominant market share of 72.56% and are expected to continue growing at a CAGR of 5.2%, driven by easy installation, remote access, and low maintenance.

Preference for Bullet Cameras: Bullet cameras, known for their durability and visibility, are in high demand, accounting for 32.63% of the market in 2021. They are forecast to grow at 5.4% CAGR due to their suitability in varying weather conditions.

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Key Players and Industry Leaders

The market is fragmented, with key players offering a variety of hardware and cloud-based services:

Prominent Companies: Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems, CP PLUS, Dahua Technology Co., Ltd., D-Link, FLIR Systems, HIKVISION, Honeywell, MOBOTIX AG, Panasonic Corporation, Sony Corporation, Vintron.

These players are innovating with dual-function cameras, AI analytics, and cloud connectivity.

Recent Developments

HIKVISION TandemVu PTZ Cameras (Feb 2022): Integrates bullet and PTZ cameras into one device, enabling simultaneous wide-area monitoring and targeted zooming.

Honeywell Safe City Initiative (Oct 2021): Deployment of 7,000 surveillance cameras at 3,000 sites in Bangalore under India’s Nirbhaya Fund to boost city-wide safety.

Market New Opportunities and Challenges

Opportunities:

Smart City Projects: Increased government investment in smart infrastructure is generating demand for high-definition, connected camera systems.

AI & Machine Learning Integration: AI surveillance cameras offer predictive analytics and anomaly detection for better threat prevention.

SME Adoption of VSaaS: Small and medium enterprises prefer cloud-based, subscription models to avoid high initial hardware investments.

Challenges:

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: Rising concerns about data breaches may hinder adoption unless manufacturers prioritize encryption and secure data management.

High Initial Costs: Advanced camera systems with AI and thermal imaging come with high capital costs, which can deter smaller buyers.

Future Outlook

With continuous technological innovations, including QIS and edge-AI processing, the ASEAN half-inch CIS based surveillance camera market is expected to sustain healthy growth through 2031. The expansion of e-commerce, need for infrastructure monitoring, and law enforcement requirements will continue to fuel market expansion. Integration with IoT ecosystems and further innovations in image sensors are set to redefine surveillance across sectors.

Market Segmentation

By Type:

Bullet Cameras

Dome Cameras

C-Mount Cameras

PTZ Cameras

Box Cameras

Wireless Surveillance Cameras

By Technology:

IP Camera

Analog Camera

By Resolution:

720p

2MP (1080p)

4MP (1440p)

5MP (1920p)

8MP (4K/2160p)

By End-use:

Residential

Commercial

BFSI

Hospitality

Retail

Enterprise

Industrial

Automotive and Transportation

Aerospace and Defense

Others (Oil and Gas, Chemicals, etc.)

Regional Insights

Singapore leads the ASEAN market with a 27.72% share, driven by high deployment of surveillance systems in urban infrastructure, commercial facilities, and public safety applications. Indonesia and Vietnam also present robust opportunities due to growing industrialization and smart city investments.

India, although not part of ASEAN, is included in the regional analysis due to its significant impact on technology adoption in the region. Government contracts and public safety initiatives are contributing to higher surveillance camera adoption.

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Key Benefits:

Quantitative data and forecasts from 2022 to 2031

In-depth analysis of market trends, growth drivers, and challenges

Detailed segmentation by type, resolution, technology, end-use, and region

Profiles of leading players and recent innovations

Strategic insights into emerging technologies like AI and VSaaS

Analysis of competitive landscape and regional dynamics

Value chain, Porter’s Five Forces, and trend analysis for informed investment decisions

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Information 

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[keferon]

im glad that my first submission was enjoyed. this was meant to be a part of it, but i struggle a lot more writing first aids pov than vortexs. its still not perfect, but i figure i should let it out into the wild before it drives me crazy.

some further questions: what exactly are the quintessons made of? are they techno-organic? entirely mechanical? or like...synthetic materials mimicking biology? and whats up with the program that produced vortex? did it shut down? or is it still operating (maybe under shockwave now?) did jazz go through it?

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His head is killing him. 

Felix comes to in the unyielding dark of Vortex’s cockpit, squinting uselessly before giving up, letting his head lean back against the seatrest. It pulses in time with his heartbeat- elevated- sending waves of fresh misery through him. But he’s alive, Vortex let him live, and the realization pulls a miserable laugh from him. 

Vortex saved him.

Vortex saved him.

Vortex saved him.

From Pharma.

The thought is like ice water poured over his head washing away any lingering exhaustion. Pharma. What the hell was going on? Why did he-? Had the irritable CMO finally lost it? Or was there something else going on? 

Felix’s stomach churns uncomfortably at the thought of Pharma obeying another- who would order this? Who could order this? To what end? How had none of the other medical staff noticed? Or did they notice and not care?

His stomach lurches again, and Felix fumbles at the restraints- looser, now- and finally manages to hit the quick release clasp, practically flopping forward before he catches himself, swaying pathetically in the dark- pulling his helmet off is a welcome relief, the cooler air of the cabin circulating around his abused head. All of his muscles are sore, each joint something just a little firmer than liquid. The only light comes from the running lights, blinking on like soft red stars against Vortex’s night, and Felix lets himself stare blankly at a particularly interesting assortment of them, trying to will the nausea to subside. 

It does not. In fact, it strikes back with a vengeance, and Felix presses a fist to his mouth to stifle his suffering. It works, somewhat, his gorge settling slightly. He needs to get out of here, out of the blood-and-bleach scented warmth of Vortex before he overstays his welcome. Maybe he already has, and Vortex is just biding his time before he kills Felix gruesomely. Right on cue, he can feel the familiar faint prickling sensation of cameras and infrared sensors being trained on him, the behemoth paying its quarry its undivided attention. 

“Vortex,” he says, or more accurately, tries to say. All that comes out of his mouth is a pathetic little groan. His stomach is churning again now. 

“Vortex.” he tries again while fumbling for the canopy hatch- God, movement was a bad idea- and while it still fails the benchmark of being a word, it at least sounds like Vortex’s name. 

His gorge rises again, and Felix can’t stop the faint whimper as he runs his hands over the instrument panel, looking for the canopy release lever. He is not going to throw up inside Vortex, even if worse things have been thoroughly ground into the panels and seams of the mech. Felix still has some pride. And he doesn’t need to risk Vortex’s wrath any more than he has. 

“Vortex.” and now it sounds like a proper name. Felix can feel the hum of Vortex’s machinery and wiring change underneath his palms. His head spins, and the tug of exhaustion has returned, borne on the back of the enveloping warmth of the cockpit.

His stomach flips again.

“Vortex, open the cockpit.” Felix tries, giving up on fumbling in the dark for the lever. “Please,” he amends, because apparently his manners have left with his health. 

The darkness takes on a vaguely threatening feeling. Vortex must have spent all his goodwill on not killing Felix earlier. 

“Vortex, please-” he gags, pressing his fist to his mouth again, “I- I’m going to-”

He gags again, and this time- thank you, Vortex!- the canopy lifts, barely a few feet before coming to a stubborn stop, the dull halogen glow of the docking bay lights breaching the cockpit. The opaque filter over the canopy bleeds away, returning the familiar blood-red hue to Vortex’s visor. Felix barely makes it to the edge of the cockpit before throwing up, practically lying out over the instrument panel as his arms fail him. It spatters, worryingly dark against the burnished metal of the catwalk. He lies there bonelessly, his throat burning and head spinning. How the hell had his life ended up like this? Cosmic punishment for stealing organs still? Felix had thought getting demoted to nurse and resident Vortex-cleaner punishment enough.

He eventually rolls off of his stomach and carefully (gracelessly) slithers back to sit on the floor of the cockpit, head resting against the instrument panel, staring up at the cockpit ceiling. The dark plating is smooth, almost seamlessly jointed together, only interrupted by the explosion of wires and cording comprising the neural connectors. It’s…almost peaceful, in the cockpit, with only the purr of Vortex’s systems humming through the panel that Felix is resting his head on interrupting the silence. The halogens filter through the red polycarbonate of Vortex’s canopy, staining the light bloody ruby. 

His mouth is dry. Horrifically dry. He needs water. Getting water means leaving the relative safety of Vortex’s cockpit. 

Water can wait. 

Pharma might still be out there, lurking. 

His head swims, stomach vaguely threatening to rebel again. Felix turns his head, pressing his cheek to the warm metal of the instrument panel. It feels pretty nice. This particular piece of Vortex only smells like metal and circuitry, not blood. If he closes his eyes, it’s just pleasantly dark enough to settle into a half-sleep slumped against Vortex’s plating. His skin prickles faintly.

The pang! Of a piece of plating hitting the floor wakes him from his doze, sending fresh gouges of pain rippling across his skull. Felix blinks, headache settling squarely behind his right eye socket and encompassing his entire skull. Where had that come from? Was something wrong with Vortex? Or more likely, had Vortex tired of his presence and was preparing to finally kill him?

The plating sits on the flooring, looking as deceptively innocent as any non-sentient sheet of metal can. Felix huddles back further against the instrument paneling. The canopy was shut sometime while he was drowsing, completely locking him in. Light ripples across the cockpit, and Felix slowly twists around to squint up at the display.

[OPEN THE BAG]

Bag. Open the bag. What bag? 

Felix casts helplessly around the cockpit space, searching- there! In a shadowed cubby against the far wall, which- if he remembers from the pilot’s manual correctly- should not be there. Felix attempts to stand, legs wobbling, before giving up and crawling over to the alcove. His skin prickles again, and he refuses to feel shame underneath Vortex’s mechanical gaze. It’s because of the stupid medical boot. Not him. He pushes the loose plating aside and is rewarded with a screech of metal-on-metal that sends his head throbbing again. Felix sags against the wall with a groan before throwing what’s left of his caution to the wind, sticking his hand into the alcove and dragging the bag out. Vortex does not take his hand off. Not even a finger gets scraped on the exposed metal. There’s not a hint of violence from the mech, and Felix sneaks a glance at one of the cockpit cams. It’s trained directly on him, lens shadowed in the claret gloom. He gives it a weak smile. 

The bag is the heavy black polyester duffle ubiquitous to military installations, and it takes a bit of fumbling for Felix to find the zipper and tug it open. Inside is a fresh pilot’s uniform-the Nomex base-side kind, a small toolkit, a radio, a number of MREs and-

Water. 

Felix grabs the first bottle, twisting the cap off and chugging the water down. It’s warm, with a strange plasticky aftertaste. It’s the best thing he’s ever tasted. He drinks another just as fast, water settling heavy in his stomach and washing the taste of bile from his mouth before leaning back against the wall again, the steady rumble of machinery behind it a small comfort. The ex-medic checks the cockpit display, but it remains a steady blank. Another check to the camera confirms that it’s still trained directly at him. Felix gives it a second awkward smile. 

“Vortex- I ah…I- thanks.” He finishes lamely, rubbing his face. His skin is disgustingly oily to the touch. What do you say to a thousand-ton killing machine when it doesn’t kill you? “For-”

Not killing me. 

Saving me from the evil clutches of Pharma.

Giving me water. 

“For everything. Yeah.” Felix cringes at the awkward words. He’s never been particularly well-spoken, but this is just embarrassing. He almost wishes that Vortex would try to kill him again, just for the possibility to escape this torture. 

They sit in silence, Felix’s gaze focused on the floor, skin prickling. His stomach clenches, water threatening to make a reappearance. 

He should’ve known better to drink anything Vortex offered. He slowly stands, one hand against the wall of the cockpit for stability before slowly crossing to the front. “...can you please open the cockpit?” He hazards, one hand pressed to his openly rebelling stomach. 

There’s the distinctive sound of the locking pins dropping. Felix winces as his stomach clenches again.

“Please-” he retches, throat burning as bile forces itself back up his worn esophagus. “I-I don’t wanna-”

The canopy lifts with an almost petulant hiss of the hydraulics, only a few feet again. And again, Felix barely gets his head out of the cockpit before throwing up. The water burns as it leaves, and Felix spits a few times after it to clear his mouth, hand pressed to his cramping stomach. His head pounds under the unrelenting light, and he slips back into the welcoming dim dark of the cockpit. For the second time that day, Felix finds himself sitting on the floor of Vortex’s cockpit, mouth sour and throat stinging, staring up at the ruby wash of light across the ceiling. The canopy hisses shut, locking pins ch-chunk-ing into place with finality. The red light ripples, disturbed, and Felix can’t stop the weary sigh as he lifts his head to read Vortex’s words.

[FELIX-BABY, YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO SWALLOW]

Felix feels his cheeks heat, and he looks away from the chiding display. He’s not sure which is worse, being called baby by Vortex or the joke. 

“I threw up. That's different.” He mutters, running hands through his sweat-stiff hair. 

The ventilation stutters, on-off-on-off, like human laughter. His cheeks heat more. 

[DRINK MORE. SLOWLY]

Felix gawks at the screen. He must have brain damage- there’s no way Vortex is giving him medical advice. Advice in general, actually. This must be a trick of some kind. 

But he is thirsty. 

He shuffles back over to the bag.

Opens another water bottle. 

He drinks slowly, stealing small sips each time until the bottle is mostly empty and his stomach settles into a kind of low-grade simmer. His headache eases some. Immediate crisis resolved, Felix’s attention wanders back to the medical boot. Why does he have it? His leg doesn’t hurt- he wracks his brain, did he injure it sometime before Pharma got to him? Or did he put up enough of a fight to injure himself? Was that why he was drugged? 

His memories are not forthcoming, but it makes sense. Many sedatives interfere with the formation of new memories; if it was put on at around the same time as the IV, his brain might not have had the ability to recall why.

It leaves only one course of action. 

Felix fumbles with the buckles and straps- thank god Pharma only used one of the temporary, removable braces rather than something more permanent like plaster or fiberglass. Otherwise he’d have to stick his leg into Vortex’s machinery to get it off. He pulls the boot off with little difficulty, studying his leg. A simple check; wiggling his toes, rolling his ankle, flexing his knee. No pain. Not even any cuts or bruises cross his flesh. Which means…Felix pokes around the wads of cotton padding pulled from the brace. There!

A small metal device, no bigger than a coin, nestled into a fold of gauze. A tracker? Or some kind of…recording device? He holds it up for inspection, skin crawling as Vortex’s cameras and scanners snap to it. A surge of malevolence fills the cabin, Vortex’s wrath roused by the discovery. Plating rattles, the low purr of the mech’s engine climbing to a dull roar. Felix draws his legs to his chest, curling against the bag for its flimsy protection, device clutched tight in his fist. Another panel pops loose, clatter of metal half-drowned by the increasing volume of machinery grinding. 

[DESTROY IT]

Felix does not need to be told twice, scrambling to toss the cursed thing into Vortex’s grinding gears. It’s shredded immediately, fragile circuits ripped apart and ground to silicone dust in the face of his fury. There’s a high pitched whine- Vortex’s weapons systems charging, oh god- before it all subsides. The silence is profound against the pain in Felix’s head, the mech’s engines and drives settling down towards their previous quiet purr like nothing happened. The plating stills, returning to inert, the gap where Vortex had offered Felix a place to throw the thing the only break in the metal.

The medic carefully replaces the panel covering the humming machinery, plating hooking into place smoothly, seamless. No response from Vortex. He casts a glance at the cockpit canopy, but there’s no chance that Vortex will let him out, and he’s not about to ask after all of… that. There’s only one thing for him to do, other than try to sleep- which is not happening.

He goes through the bag again, trying to regain some semblance of calm, hands clammy. The toolkit is compact, but it has a surprising number of tools, most of which Felix has no idea how to use. He's a medic by training, not a mechanic. He carefully checks each one anyways to occupy himself, pristine metal warm and smooth against his fingers. Next are the MREs. Still sealed and within expiry date, no obvious signs of tampering. He puts them back in the bag. But the real prize is the pilot’s uniform, fabric stiff with disuse and heavy across the shoulders and chest with patches. Felix pulls the suit out of the bag and half unfolds it over his lap, running his fingers over the patches crowding the suit. Different patches for different bases, various military campaigns from all over the world, rank, even for different specialties. The owner had been cross-trained as a helicopter mechanic.

He lingers over the name, petting over the coarse thread picking out VORTEX over the right breast of the suit. Felix toys with the velcro; his own pilot patches haven’t come in yet…

It’s a dirty thought, stealing a dead man’s name tape for his own use, especially if the dead man in question is watching and prone to fly into fits of rage. Felix might’ve sunk low to reach this point in his life, but Pharma must’ve really dosed him up with something if he’s this out of his mind to even consider such a thing. He shouldn’t even want Vortex’s name emblazoned over his shoulder. But the thought lingers the longer he stares at the patches. 

Pilots typically wear number badges to denote their mech anyway, what’s the harm in wearing a name instead? Vortex is already known better by his name than by his serial number. It’s fitting for his pilot to wear his name too. Vortex seems like the kind who’d like that sort of thing.

Felix hastily folds the suit up, stuffing it back into the bag before temptation can overwhelm sense. His unfortunate predilections aside, stealing from the dead is a violation of numerous ethical codes, and he’s pretty sure Vortex would kill him for even considering taking something so personal from the remainder of his belongings. Even if the mech has been almost…tame towards him so far. Not a pinch or a threat. Even some banter. No, this must be the calm before the metaphorical vortex sucks him in and kills him. 

He casts a reluctant glance towards the exit again, skin prickling. He’s just going to have to wait this one out. It’s not a terrible concept, waiting here in the dark and warm for Vortex to make his mind up. It’s not like Pharma can find his way in. Whatever happens, it’s at least a break to figure out what he does next. Whatever that is.

ANON. ANON LET ME PICK YOU UP AND HOLD YOU FOREVER. ANON I DONT KNOW YOUR NAME BUT I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND FKFKGKMRJFKFNDJKSK

Haha mmm. I'm fine I'm okay I'm normal

Yeah so about Quintessons. I imagine they can be all kind of creatures. Organic, techno organic, straight up just techno. Tf:one, Cyberverse, straight up Pacific rim Kaijus. All kinds of monsters haha

Also, Vortex was the part of the first batch of pilots for Mecha program. The technology was very new and VERY underdeveloped so...yeah, Vortex was part time pilot and part time lab rat.

The whole process of making someone into a pilot was a lot more dangerous and painful back then because no one really knew what they were doing. But after some time it became safer and less painful. So when Jazz joined he didn't suffer as much as Vortex. And when later Blurr joined he didn't suffer as much as Jazz.

(You didn't ask but. I like to think that Vortex knows quite a lot about all kinds of side effects of neural connection. Also about side effects of physical procedures and all kinds of weird fucked up experiments. Just because. You know. He went through it all. A lot of times.)

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The colors are so intense that the CMOS camera sensor can't handle them. Here are some closeups.

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From Hospital Bed to Sunset Skies

It's been a weird week. Over the weekend, I had a lovely encounter with Japan's nature that ended with me in the hospital getting a tick dug out of my leg. Good times. You really haven't lived until a nice nurse is telling you to "relax" while holding a pair of tweezers she seems far too excited to use.

But the universe has a funny way of balancing things out. Tonight, feeling decidedly less invaded by arachnids, I sent the drone up from my garden. And this is what I got.

This is the view looking west over the Seto Inland Sea, captured with my DJI Mavic 3 Classic. The camera on this thing is a beast—a custom Hasselblad L2D-20c with a 4/3 CMOS sensor that just drinks in the light during these golden hours. It's moments like this, getting to pilot a flying Swedish camera over my home in rural Japan, that make dealing with the occasional blood-sucking parasite totally worth it.

From the trials of the trail to the tranquility of the sky. Not a bad trade-off.

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5 Best Sony Cameras

Here are 5 of the best Sony cameras across different categories, whether you're into photography, videography, or hybrid use:

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📸 1. Sony Alpha 1 (A1) — Best Overall Professional Camera

Sensor: 50.1MP Full-frame Stacked CMOS

Video: 8K 30p, 4K 120p

AF: Real-time Eye AF (human, animal, bird)

Burst: 30 fps

Best For: Professional photographers and filmmakers

Why It's Great: Flagship model with no compromises on speed, resolution, or video.

🎥 2. Sony FX3 — Best for Cinematic Video

Sensor: 12.1MP Full-frame Exmor R

Video: 4K 120p, 10-bit 4:2:2, S-Cinetone

Mount: E-mount

Features: Active cooling, compact cine-body, XLR input

Best For: Filmmakers and content creators

Why It's Great: Cinema-grade video quality in a small, handheld form factor.

📷 3. Sony A7R V — Best for High-Resolution Photography

Sensor: 61MP Full-frame BSI CMOS

Video: 8K 24p, 4K 60p

AI Processor: Improved subject recognition & tracking

IBIS: Up to 8 stops

Best For: Landscape, portrait, product photography

Why It's Great: Insane detail and cutting-edge autofocus.

⚖️ 4. Sony A7 IV — Best Hybrid Camera (Value & Performance)

Sensor: 33MP Full-frame Exmor R

Video: 4K 60p (Super 35), 10-bit 4:2:2

AF: Real-time Eye AF

Best For: Enthusiast photographers & hybrid shooters

Why It's Great: Incredible image quality with top-tier video features at a reasonable price.

📱 5. Sony ZV-E1 — Best for Vloggers & Content Creators

Sensor: 12MP Full-frame Exmor R

Video: 4K 120p, 10-bit 4:2:2

Features: AI-based subject tracking, built-in stabilization

Best For: YouTubers, travel vloggers

Why It's Great: Top video quality with creator-focused features in a small, lightweight body.

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Lliana: Naaah, that won't happen. I changed the CMOS image sensor, changed the SD card... ah, it had a wireless module for Bluetooth, to remote access, changed that too, and I checked the PCB (the circuit board) if there was anything that may make it possible to hack. It was not hard really, and the lady who somehow got into my apartment when I wasn't looking just did not put a lot of effort into that... except breaking and entering, but... otherwise, nah.

Lliana seems to have been very thorough with the camera.

Lliana: What is more interesting is that the SD card was previously used before getting into the camera...

Oooh, gossip.

Lliana also pulls out a bag of confitted almonds, from the right hand, with chocolate to snack on. Then offers some to Wine.

Wine does take a few almond slices lol

Wine leans in clearly interested

Wine: OH~ AND WHAT WAS ON IT?

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@danicamckellar - Such an honor to return as emcee for The National Inventors Hall of Fame Awards on Thursday! 🏆Think the Oscars, but for scientists & inventors. 😁 I love that scientists and engineers are the celebrities on a night like this. 🙌😎 . . Was so wonderful to have my handsome husband with me, and amidst so many fascinating inductees - including some familiar faces, like Frances Ligler, inventor of Portable Optical Biosensors, and @lonnie_g_johnson, inventor of the hydraulic Super Soaker water gun! ☺️ . . I even took a selfie with two scientists whose inventions MADE THE SELFIE POSSIBLE. 🤯 (5th pic! Eric Fossum - inventor of CMOS Image Sensor, and Steve Sasson - inventor of the Digital Camera!) . . Scroll to the end to see me close down the night by dancing with inductees to Billy Joel - what could be better?! 😁 . . Most importantly, we raised money for @inventorshof's @campinvention, which provides support for the next generation of innovators with STEM education. 🙌🙌 . . Thank you to everyone who makes this incredible event possible - I'm always so grateful to be a part of it! 🧪🔬🔭😎

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Best DSLR Cameras for Professional & Beginner Photographers

 If you're serious approximately images, investing in a incredible DSLR camera can extensively enhance your competencies and image great. DSLR cameras provide versatility, higher picture sensors, interchangeable lenses, and manual manipulate over settings. Whether you're a newbie or a professional, there may be a DSLR camera that suits your needs. In this guide, we will discover some of the great DSLR cameras to be had today, thinking about elements like performance, functions, and rate.

Best budget DSLR cameras for photography enthusiasts

1. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Why Choose It?

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is an tremendous choice for expert photographers who call for high resolution, surprising low-light performance, and rapid autofocus.

Key Features:

Sensor: 30.4MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor

Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF with sixty one-point AF system

ISO Range: 100-32,000 (expandable to 50-102,400)

Burst Shooting: 7 fps

Video: 4K video recording

Connectivity: Built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC

Pros:

✔ High picture resolution and element

✔ Excellent autofocus and occasional-mild overall performance

✔ Great dynamic variety

✔ 4K video functionality

Cons:

✖ Expensive

✖ Heavy body

✖ Crop element in 4K video mode

2. Nikon D850

Why Choose It?

The Nikon D850 is an extremely good all-rounder, offering a excessive-decision sensor, speedy capturing velocity, and brilliant dynamic range, making it best for both landscapes and action photography.

Key Features:

Sensor: forty five.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor

Autofocus: 153-factor AF system

ISO Range: 64-25,six hundred (expandable to 32-102,four hundred)

Burst Shooting: 9 fps

Video: 4K UHD recording at 30 fps

Connectivity: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Pros:

✔ Exceptional picture satisfactory and sharpness

✔ Long battery life

✔ Fast and accurate autofocus

✔ High ISO overall performance

Cons:

✖ No built-in flash

✖ Large and heavy

✖ High price tag

3. Canon EOS 90D

Why Choose It?

For those who want a flexible APS-C DSLR with high-pace overall performance, the Canon EOS 90D is a first rate choice, mainly for flora and fauna and sports activities images.

For those who want a flexible APS-C DSLR with high-pace overall performance, the Canon EOS 90D is a first rate choice, mainly for flora and fauna and sports activities images.

Key Features:

Sensor: 32.5MP APS-C CMOS Sensor

Autofocus: 45-factor all-go-type AF machine

ISO Range: one hundred-25,600

Burst Shooting: 10 fps

Video: 4K UHD without crop

Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Pros:

✔ Excellent decision for an APS-C sensor

✔ Fast and reliable autofocus

✔ Great battery life

✔ Uncropped 4K video recording

Cons:

✖ No in-frame stabilization

✖ Limited dynamic range in comparison to full-frame cameras

four. Nikon D7500

Why Choose It?

The Nikon D7500 is a first-rate mid-range DSLR with superb photo pleasant, proper autofocus, and sturdy battery life, making it ideal for lovers.

Key Features:

Sensor: 20.9MP APS-C CMOS Sensor

Autofocus: fifty one-factor AF system

ISO Range: one hundred-51,2 hundred (expandable to 50-1,640,000)

Burst Shooting: eight fps

Video: 4K UHD at 30 fps

Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Pros:

✔ Great low-light overall performance

✔ Fast and accurate autofocus

✔ Lightweight for a DSLR

✔ Good battery life

Cons:

✖ Only one SD card slot

✖ No vertical grip choice

five. Canon EOS Rebel T8i (850D)

Why Choose It?

For beginners looking for an affordable but characteristic-packed DSLR, the Canon EOS Rebel T8i is an extremely good entry-stage choice.

Key Features:

Sensor: 24.1MP APS-C CMOS Sensor

Autofocus: 45-factor all-cross-kind AF machine

ISO Range: one hundred-25,600

Burst Shooting: 7 fps

Video: 4K at 24 fps

Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Pros:

✔ Affordable fee

✔ Easy-to-use controls

✔ Good autofocus for an access-degree DSLR

✔ Vari-attitude touchscreen

Cons:

✖ Limited dynamic range

✖ No in-frame stabilization

✖ Slow burst price in comparison to higher-quit models

6. Pentax K-1 Mark II

Why Choose It?

The Pentax K-1 Mark II is a unique full-frame DSLR that gives climate-sealed construction and built-in stabilization, making it ideal for out of doors photographers.

Key Features:

Sensor: 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor

Autofocus: 33-point SAFOX 12 AF system

ISO Range: a hundred-819,2 hundred

Burst Shooting: four.Four fps

Video: Full HD 1080p at 30 fps

Connectivity: Wi-Fi and GPS

Pros:

✔ Excellent build nice with climate sealing

✔ In-body stabilization (uncommon for DSLRs)

✔ High ISO variety for low-mild images

✔ Unique AstroTracer function for night time sky pictures

Cons:

✖ Slower autofocus as compared to competitors

✖ Limited lens selection

✖ Lower video satisfactory than competitors

Choosing the Right DSLR for Your Needs

For Professionals: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV or Nikon D850 are first-rate picks.

For Enthusiasts: Nikon D7500 or Canon EOS 90D gives first rate balance in charge and capabilities.

For Beginners: Canon EOS Rebel T8i is a splendid entry-level digital camera.

For Outdoor and Adventure Photography: Pentax K-1 Mark II with its rugged frame and stabilization is good.