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DJI Mini 3 Pro: UK retailer reveals high-resolution images, pricing, specifications and Fly More Kit as specific release date emerges - Notebookcheck.net

Not only has Argos UK confirmed that DJI had hoped to launch the Mini 3 Pro this month, it has also listed the drone's UK price tag. For reference, the price shown of £859 includes DJI's new RC remote controller, more expensive than its €999 price in the Eurozone, adjusting for inflation. Moreover, Argos UK has listed almost all Mini 3 Pro specifications, mirroring previous leaks. Specifically, the Mini 3 Pro will come with the following features within its 6.2 x 90 x 6.2 cm and 249 g chassis:

  • 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor with dual native ISO
  • 48 MP RAW and 4K UHD outputs with HDR support
  • 4K/60 FPS & 1080p/120 FPS slow-motion video
  • 16 metres per second top speed
  • Up to 4,000 metres flying height
  • 34 minutes flying time
  • 64 minutes charging time
  • Wi-Fi enabled

Separately, Argos UK has listed the drone's Fly More Kit for £159. Based on the retailer's listing, the Fly More Kit includes two intelligent flight batteries, a charging hub, a backpack and two sets of propellers. Reputedly, DJI will also offer a Fly More Kit Plus, the price of which is unknown at this stage. While the two kits look identical, @JasperEllens asserts that DJI will bundle the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus with the Fly More Kit Plus, which should extend the Mini 3 Pro's flight time to 47 minutes.

For some reason, DJI has not begun teasing the Mini 3 Pro in any markets. According to @OsitaLV, local resellers have been informed that DJI will release the Mini 3 Pro on May 9 at 21:00 (GMT+8). Presumably, this refers to 21:00 China Standard Time (CST), which equates to 13:00 GMT/UTC.

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OnePlus 10 Pro vs Google Pixel 6 Pro: which should you buy? - Pocketnow

Featured Image for OnePlus 10 Pro vs Google Pixel 6 Pro Source: Pocketnow
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OnePlus has always been a brand that's undercut its competition in terms of pricing and offered some of the best cost to performance ratios; this year, the OnePlus 10 Pro comes in at $899, but it's not the only device worth considering at that price. The Google Pixel 6 Pro marks the return to flagship-level hardware for the software-first company, and it also undercuts the flagship devices sold by Apple and Samsung.

Each phone in this article has its unique strengths and drawbacks, and choosing between them can get confusing for some. Thus, in this article, we will be comparing the two devices to see which one of them could find a place in your everyday carry.

Design and Display

OnePlus 10 Pro and Google Pixel 6 Pro displays Source: Pocketnow

Starting with their designs, the OnePlus 10 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro have minor differences in overall dimensions but feature drastically different looks. The OnePlus 10 Pro has a more curvy design, while the Pixel 6 Pro swings towards a boxier look; this difference is apparent when you first see these devices. But build-material-wise, they are right on each other's toes as they use aluminum for their frame and Corning's Gorilla Glass on the remaining portions. For the Pixel 6 Pro, we have confirmation that the front and back both use Gorilla Glass Victus, but on the OnePlus, it seems only the display receives the premium treatment.

The other noticeable difference in these devices is the presentation of their camera arrays. OnePlus 10 Pro takes cues from Samsung's Contour Cut design language and ships with a camera island that rises out of the metal frame; On the contrary, the Pixel 6 Pro chose to add a horizontal bar along the entire width of the phone to house its camera hardware.

But bringing your focus back to the front, both phones ship with 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED displays. Although, their resolutions do vary because of the slightly different aspect ratios. Both panels also support adaptive refresh rates; although, the OnePlus 10 Pro does one-up the Pixel 6 Pro here, as it can go as low as 1Hz, compared to the 10Hz minimum on the latter. While it's not bound to have a significant implication on battery life, in my opinion, any teeny-tiny advantage helps.

Both displays also make way for the front camera with a hole-punch cutout, but I'm not a fan of how the OnePlus 10 Pro places its camera cutout to the left-hand side and much prefer the center positioning on the Pixel 6 Pro. But to each their own, isn't it?

What processor do these devices feature?

Google Tensor (Photo)

Comparisons between processors at the flagship level are often irrelevant as OEMs tend to pick the best available option and bake them into their devices; this tends to make the performance difference between devices negligible, and it's a similar case here with the OnePlus 10 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro.

The Google Tensor — Google's very own SoC — is a key selling point for the Pixel device, not because of the power it packs but rather the brainy components behind several of the smartphone's unique features. If you're looking for a power comparison, the chipset is said to be equivalent to the Snapdragon 865.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 indoor Source: Qualcomm

On the other hand, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 on the OnePlus 10 Pro is two generations newer than the comparable Snapdragon 865 and as apparent from an in-depth comparison by XDA, it is seen that the processor does hold a significant improvement, not only over the 865 but even last year's Snapdragon 888.

So if you'd put the OnePlus 10 Pro next to the Google Pixel 6 Pro and run a direct comparison between performance, the OnePlus will come out on top. But irrespective of this difference, we'd say both devices will be able to handle most tasks you throw at them with relative ease and not be a hindrance. These units also ship with 12GB of RAM, so holding your applications in memory should not be a non-issue.

How does the camera hardware on OnePlus 10 Pro compare to Google Pixel 6 Pro?

image showing the camera array on oneplus 10 pro and google pixel 6 pro Source: Pocketnow

Camera hardware is the one area where the Google Pixel phones have always held an upper hand, and OnePlus devices have fallen behind. But this year, if you're going to shoot images in daylight, both phones will give you satisfactory results. Yes, the Pixel 6 Pro will have an advantage due to its mastery over HDR; hence, making your images look better, but it is something that one can overlook if device performance is going to be a metric under consideration while buying a device.

Speaking of the exact sensors you will find here, the OnePlus 10 Pro's camera hardware includes the same 48MP Wide camera and 8MP Telephoto used in the OnePlus 9 Pro, but there has been a change in the ultrawide, as the OEM now uses the JN1 Sensor which has a 150-degree field of view, perfect for capturing images enough of your surroundings from a difficult angle — there is also a fish-eye mode. On the other hand, the Pixel 6 Pro includes a 50MP Wide sensor, 12MP Ultrawide, and a 48MP Telephoto lens, each of which is a marked improvement over the past hardware we've seen on Google phones and produce results that are hard to beat. We've detailed the exact specifications in the table below.

Pixel 6 Pro also has some additional advantages, like its ability to record footage in 4K via the front camera — OnePlus 10 Pro is limited to 1080p — and the bucket ton of software features like Magic Eraser, Astrophotography mode, among others.

Smartphone OnePlus 10 Pro Google Pixel 6 Pro
Wide 48MP, Sensor: Sony IMX789, 1/1.43" Sensor, 1.12”m Pixel Size, OIS, ƒ/1.8 50MP Octa PD Quad Bayer Sensor, OIS, 1.2 ÎŒm Pixel Width, ƒ/1.85, 82° FoV, 1/1.31" Sensor
Ultrawide 50MP, JN1 Sensor, 1/2.76" Sensor, 150-degree FoV 12MP, 1.25 ÎŒm Pixel Width, 114° FoV, ƒ/2.2
Telephoto 8MP, 1.0”m Pixel Size, OIS, ƒ/2.4 48MP, OIS with 4x Optical Zoom, 0.8 ÎŒm Pixel Width, 23.5° FoV, 1/2" Sensor, ƒ/3.5

How does the OnePlus 10 Pro compare to Google Pixel 6 Pro in terms of battery life?

Display of Pixel 6 Pro showing the Android 12 Easter Egg Source: Pocketnow Video

Comparing the battery life of these devices is quite easy; each phone comes with a 5000 mAh cell, and if you're looking for one that can last through a whole day of use, these devices can accomplish that task just fine. A factor where OnePlus holds an advantage over the Pixel 6 Pro is the charging mechanism implemented.

The OnePlus 10 Pro comes with support for 65 SuperVOOC charging, which has a claimed ability to charge the device from 0 to 100% in 34 minutes, and it also supports 50W AIRVOOC charging. On the other hand, Pixel 6 Pro has reports stating it charges with a power input lesser than 30W when plugged in — acquiring 50% percent charge in 30 minutes. And if you decide to wirelessly charge, this speed reduces to 23W when using the Pixel Stand and 12W if using any other Qi Wireless Charger.

Verdict

So if you're in a situation where you need to pick between the OnePlus 10 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro, here are some of our thoughts on these devices.

The Google Pixel 6 Pro is a great buy if you're looking for a software experience catered to your liking. The device also has the advantage of being first in line for every update and access to a plethora of unique features. The camera hardware on this device is also a proven element, and Google's decision to upgrade its sensors after years of using the same 12MP unit has led to many positive comments. But if you'd ask us to mention a negative for this device and why you should possibly consider the OnePlus, it is the fact that the Pixel 6 Pro has been stricken with incessant bugs since launch, though Google has been steadily dealing with them. Hence, if you don't mind facing the occasional bug, value a device whose cameras will never disappoint, and need a software experience that remains simple and effective, then Pixel 6 Pro is the device to get.

On the other hand, if you find yourself to be a power user who is often on the move, the OnePlus 10 Pro is the one to consider! The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor will allow you to accomplish any task you throw at the device with relative ease. And the 5000 mAh battery, supported by the SUPERVOOC charging standard, will ensure the device is ready to go in the shortest period of time. The cameras on this phone will present you with more than acceptable results, making it another all-around device worth considering.

In short, both devices are a great combination of hardware, and choosing between them would be a decision that's down to whether you need the extra power for heavy days or you need a camera system that won't disappoint.


OnePlus 10 Pro Volcanic Black Product Image

OnePlus 10 Pro

OnePlus 10 Pro ships with a 6.7-inch QHD+ display that uses a 2nd generation LTPO panel. It also features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and aims to deliver a unique camera experience with a 150-degree Ultrawide camera and implementations from the second year of the Hasselblad partnership. For $899, it offers capable hardware that can hold its own in the sea of flagship smartphones.

Pixel 6 Pro in Cloudy White

Google Pixel 6 Pro

The Google Pixel 6 Pro is the first flagship-level offering from Google after it spent a year away with mid-ranged devices. It features a 120Hz 1440p display and a triple camera system with all-new optics.


Technical Specifications

Smartphone OnePlus 10 Pro Google Pixel 6 Pro
Operating System Oxygen OS 12 based on Android 12 Android 12
Dimensions 163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm
Weight 197 g 210 g
Display 6.7-inch QHD+ (1440 x 3216) 2nd Gen. LTPO OLED Display, 1~120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate 6.7-inch QHD+ (1440 x 3120) LTPO OLED Display, Adaptive Refresh Rate (up to 120Hz)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Google Tensor
Memory & Storage 8GB RAM with 128GB 12GB RAM with 128GB
12GB RAM with 256GB
12GB RAM with 512GB
Expandable Storage No No
Rear Cameras Wide: 48MP, Sensor: Sony IMX789, 1/1.43" Sensor, 1.12”m Pixel Size, OIS, ƒ/1.8
Ultrawide: 50MP, JN1 Sensor, 1/2.76" Sensor, 150-degree FOV
Telephoto: 8MP, 1.0”m Pixel Size, OIS, ƒ/2.4
Wide: 50MP, OIS, 1.2 ÎŒm Pixel Width, 82° FoV, 1/1.31" Sensor, ƒ/1.85
Ultra-wide: 12MP, 1.25 ÎŒm Pixel Width, 114° FoV, ƒ/2.2
Telephoto: 48MP, OIS with 4x Optical Zoom, 0.8 ÎŒm Pixel Width, 23.5° FoV, 1/2" Sensor, ƒ/3.5
Front Camera 32MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture 11.1MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture
Security Optical Fingerprint Scanner Optical Fingerprint Scanner
Connectivity 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC 5G: Sub 6GHz, mmWave (for USA, Japan, and Australia only), Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2, NFC
Ports USB-C USB C 3.1 Gen. 1
Battery 5,000 mAh
65W Wired Charging (in North America)
50W AirVOOC wireless (1-100% in 47 mins)
5003 mAh
23W Wireless Charging with Pixel Stand
12W Qi Wireless Charging
50% charge in up to 30 minutes with 30W USB-C Adapter
Water Resistance IP68 (T-Mobile units only) IPX8
Colors Volcanic Black, Emerald Forest Storm Black, Sorta Yellow, Cloudy Grey
Price $899 (128GB) $899 (128GB)
$999 (256GB)
$1099 (512GB)

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Friday, April 29, 2022

This is the first rumoured set of specs for the Canon EOS R7 (and it might come with two new lenses) - DIYphotography

Well, that didn’t take long. Just days after rumours confirm (if that in itself isn’t an oxymoron) that the Canon EOS R7 is going to be announced later this year, we have our first set of rumoured specs. Honestly, though, I’m not entirely sure how accurate these are going to be at this stage. I think most of these can be put down to some decent guesswork based on the other stuff Canon already has on the market.

But as well as a first rumoured specs list, Canon Rumors is reporting that “trustworthy sources” have told them that Canon will release two “RF-S” lenses – the mirrorless equivalent to Canon’s EF-S APS-C DSLR lenses – at the time of the EOS R7 launch.

Let’s take a look at the specs first, which brings the announcement forward slightly from Q4 to about halfway between Q3…

  • 32mp APS-C BSI Image Sensor
  • 20fps
  • DIGIC X
  • 1x CFExpress & 1x SD Card Slots
  • 4K @ 60fps
  • 1080p @ 240 fps
  • C-Log 3
  • The latest hot shoe
  • A combination of ergonomics from the EOS R6 and EOS R5
  • Announcement in August 2022

As I said, some of the specs – if not all of them – can be put down to just some decent guesswork, really. 32-megapixels isn’t an unreasonable number camera these days, even an APS-C one, and we know Canon’s working with BSI sensors now, since the EOS R3’s release. The Digic X chip also isn’t much of a surprise. It was in the EOS 1DX Mark III, it’s in the EOS R5, R6 and R3, so for a sports & wildlife oriented APS-C body, it’s not exactly a stretch. The same goes for the dual SD/CFexpress card slots, video capabilities, c-log, the fancy new hotshoe (well, duh).

The specs may be right, but they could equally be wrong. It looks to me like a logical best guess based on what Canon already has out there. I would hope that we could get some higher FPS on that 4K video, though.

As far as the two new lenses that Canon is expected to announce alongside the EOS R7… Again, I think this is quite logical. They’re going to need to at least release a kit lens for a start, that they can sell with the camera – which Canon Rumors believes might be a Canon RF 18-45mm f/4-5.6 IS STM that’s been sitting on the roadmap for a while now. The other lens is possibly either a longer focal length range zoom (like a 70-300 equivalent) or perhaps a constant f/2.8 or f/4 aperture “normal” zoom.

I guess we’ll have to wait and see!

[via Canon Rumors / Canon Rumors]

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Mother's Day Sale at Casely: Save 30% on Cases for iPhone, AirPods, Samsung Galaxy and More - CNET

This story is part of Mother's Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year.

There are a plethora of fantastic Mother's Day gift ideas out there, but if you're looking for something simple that your mother would appreciate, a phone case might be the answer. Now through May 8, Casely is hosting a sitewide Mother's Day sale, making it easier than ever to snag a deal while scoring the perfect gift for mom. When you enter the promo code MAMA at checkout, Casely will give you 30% off your entire order. 

Casely's cases offer protection, headphone storage and even charging (on select cases), but the best part about Casely is that on top of their utility, their cases also offer dynamic style so the mom in your life can express her interests with bold prints and colors, a more muted design or even a case inspired by her favorite museum masterpiece

Whether the mom-figures in your life are drawn to something chic and sophisticated or something a little more fun, Casely offers a wide range of styles to suit any aesthetic and a large range of sizes to fit most iPhones, Galaxies and AirPods. There are even accessories like attachable wallets, power pods, phone rings and more available for you or someone you love to customize your phone however you want.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: Monster-sized tablet with impressive display - The Irish Times

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

€1,179

How big is too big when it comes to a tablet? Apple stretched to the 12.9 inch iPad Pro some years back, and that had people thinking it might be pushing it beyond the bounds of portable tablet.

But anything Apple can do, Samsung can have a bash at too. You’d be forgiven for looking at the Samsung Galaxy S8 Ultra and thinking that this one might have finally crossed the line. It’s a monster-sized tablet.

Its screen space rivals my large laptop, with a 14.8 inch Super Amoled display. In fact, when you take it out of the box, it’s a little intimidating. Super thin, but very big, the S8 Ultra is a slab and a half.

It’s a slab with 128GB of space and 8GB of RAM. The wifi-enabled tablet is billed as the perfect device for work, entertainment and multitasking.

And it is to a point. That screen looks fantastic, and there is certainly a lot of space to move things around. You can have up to three apps side-by-side in split screen view, allowing you to work across calendar apps, documents and email.

There are some ways it doesn’t work out as well though. For one, a laptop has a built-in stand for that screen; the tablet does not. You’ll need some form of keyboard case to make this device mimic the convenience of a laptop, but that’s an optional extra you’ll need to spend a couple of hundred euro on.

Still, that display is impressive, with plenty of space for you to multitask and work across. It’s a shame that there aren’t more apps out there to take full advantage of what the S8 Ultra has to offer in terms of screen space. It works fine for Samsung created apps, but even full screen in YouTube gets the black bar treatment.

There is no denying that the Tab S8 Ultra looks good. It has thin bezels, rounded corners and a front facing camera that is positioned so you can make and take video calls without having to position your tablet at an awkward angle.

It sounds good too, with the speakers tuned by Samsung’s AKG brand.

Inside the box you get the tablet and charging cable but, despite dropping over €1,000 on this tablet, there is no mains plug included. It’s not entirely unexpected; companies have dropped the charging plug from the smartphone packages, ostensibly to cut down on electronic waste. But given that it is a tablet, and it costs over €1,000, they could have included a higher capacity charger in the box.

As it was, it was mildly inconvenient when the battery dropped so low it needed longer than usual to charge before it would even turn on. I was lucky to have a high capacity laptop charger that was compatible with it, because I lost patience waiting for the regular USB plug to get the job done.

What Samsung does include, though, is the S Pen stylus. That was a nice surprise; usually it’s an extra you have to buy, pushing up the cost another €100 or so. So points to Samsung for that one. The pen itself is nice to use, and although its not quite like paper, you can easily take notes on the device, switching between your preferred writing implement, whether that is fountain pen, pencil or regular biro style.

It all seems a bit niche though, and nothing you can’t do just as well on the smaller Tab S8 devices.

While the screen is impressive, and the device itself looks great, it’s just hard to see what the use case for a device this size is. It is difficult to hold it comfortably in one hand for reading e-books, browsing websites or taking notes. It’s not that it is heavy, it’s just the sheer size of it puts it out of balance.

The good

Lots of space for multitasking, so you can comfortably use three apps side-by-side. However, this works best with Samsung-built apps. Not all apps can be used in split screen view, although the most likely culprits – email, notes, documents – usually are.

The camera setup is also good, with a wide angle and ultra wide angle dual camera on the rear, and a similar dual set up on the front for video conferencing.

The not so good

The size of the tablet is both a benefit and a drawback. You can’t hold it one handed for long, and you’ll need to invest a bit in a decent keyboard case if you plan to use it for work. The official Samsung one is almost €250. There’s no mobile data option either and the lack of a mains adapter in the box is irritating, given the price.

The rest

The Tab S8 Ultra comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space, but you can expand the latter with a microSD card. The S Pen is included, so you can get started with your note taking straight away.

The verdict: Three stars

A niche product that looks great. However, the lower priced, regular-sized Tab S8 models will probably be more than enough for most users.

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Samsung Mother's Day sale has Galaxy S22 for just $99 - Tom's Guide

Whether you're shopping for your mom, your wife, or yourself — the Samsung Mother's Day sale has something for everyone. The sitewide sale is offering discounts on practically every Samsung device. 

As part of the Samsung Mother's Day sale — the manufacturer is offering Galaxy smartphones from $99, knocking up to $50 off Galaxy Watches, and taking 30% off Samsung refrigerators. 4K TVs and tablets are also on sale. Below you'll find the best deals you can still get. (At a loss for what to get mom? Make sure to check out our guides to the best Mother's Day gifts and Mother's Day flowers). 

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Edelkrone's Upgraded JibONE v2 is Smaller, Lighter, and Smarter - PetaPixel

Edelkrone JibONE v2

Edelkrone has announced an upgrade to the JibONE motorized jib platform that expands its wireless range as well as makes it lighter and more compact.

The company has previously said the JibONE is the most portable multi-axis jib available, but has expanded on that claim by making it even more capable. The JibONE v2 has an OLED screen, expanded Bluetooth range, and adjustable vertical, horizontal and diagonal operation. The JibONE operates along a 1.6-footpath and can be configured to move at a speed between eight and 140 seconds

The jib works with all of Edelkrone’s optional pan and tilt heads including the HeadPlus, HeadOne, and PanPRO, which can give the JibONE motion control along up to five axes. The company says this opens up a host of advanced features including live targeting between up to three preset targets, focus control while switching between targets, and a sequencer feature that daisy-chains multiple poses together for more complex and loopable camera motions.

With optional pan and tilt heads, the JobONE v2
Edelkrone

Edelkrone says it also listened to user feedback and designed a physical power button along with improved power management functions for longer battery life. It also saves the camera’s position so it doesn’t have to reset. The JibONE is controllable either wirelessly through the Edelkrone app, with the optional Edelkrone controller, or through a third-party remote that supports a wired LinkPort connection.

Edelkrone's compact JibONE.
Edelkrone

The app is available on both the iOS app store and Google Play, and can be used to program custom movements for multiaxis motion control by pressing and holding on any key pose controls, and then revisiting that control to recall the motion. Pressing the key pose button twice will set the device to perform a repeatable loop function for longer shots. Speed and transition acceleration can also be adjusted, and there is also a timelapse function.

The edelkrone JibONE V2 is more compact than ever, without compromising performance.
Edelkrone

Other features include ultraquiet operation and the ability to reconfigure the JibONE upside down. It accepts multiple power options that include Sony, Gold, and V-Mount battery plates along with an optional AC adapter. The JibONE V2 can collapse down to 24-inches for compact storage and fits into a handy custom backpack for easy transport.

The JibONE is available to pre-order for $1,000 until the beginning of May, at which point the company plans to increase the price slightly.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Canon's most exciting camera of the year gets rumored release date - TechRadar

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The Canon EOS R7 topped our hotly-contested guide to the most exciting cameras of 2022, and now fresh rumors have given us a possible release date for the mirrorless camera.

The usually reliable Canon Rumors claims that it's confirmed the camera will definitely be called the Canon EOS R7, and that "we have been told that the Canon EOS R7 is now scheduled for a Q4 of 2022 announcement". 

Confusingly, the site says that "this tends to fall in line with the usual late August/early September announcements that Canon is known for", even though Q4 traditionally covers the October-December period. But either way, the camera is expected to land later this year in time for the holiday season.

Right now, there are very few leaked or confirmed specs for the Canon EOS R7. But the reason why it's an exciting launch is because it's expected to be the the first camera in Canon's EOS R system to have an APS-C sensor.

APS-C sensors are smaller than the full-frame ones in current models like the Canon EOS R5, which brings a couple of advantages. Firstly, APS-C cameras like those from Fujifilm tend to be cheaper than full-frame alternatives, which would be a large part of the EOS R7's appeal given how pricey Canon's current range is.

Other bonuses are that APS-C cameras usually allow for smaller lens designs and also multiply the focal length of any lens you attach to them by 1.6x, which makes them popular for wildlife and sports snappers. This is why an APS-C DSLR like the Canon EOS 90D, for example, ranks highly in our guide to the best wildlife photography cameras.

The Canon EOS R7 is actually expected to be a spiritual successor to the Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR, and potentially mark the end of Canon's EOS-M series. The latter, which has produced popular models like the Canon EOS M50, has seen very little development in the past few years, and it seems Canon may instead adopt Sony's simple one-mount strategy for both full-frame and APS-C cameras.


Analysis: one of many Canon launches?

The Canon EOS RP without a lens on a blue background

A successor to the full-frame Canon EOS RP (above) has also previously been tipped to arrive in 2022. (Image credit: Canon)

The Canon EOS R7 is the most anticipated camera of the year because of its significance, but it probably won't be the only new arrival from the camera giant this year.

Earlier this year, Canon was tipped to launch three mirrorless cameras in 2022 with more affordable price tags than its current EOS R range. Those included the Canon EOS R7, a successor to the full-frame Canon EOS RP, and a more mysterious third model that could even dispense with the electronic viewfinder.

It remains to be seen how much chip shortages and supply chain issues, which continue to affect mirrorless camera stock and launches, will hit those plans, but it's reassuring to hear rumors from a reliable source predict that the EOS R7 is still on track for a 2022 release.

The only real question mark, or potential weakness, of a Canon EOS R7 would be the current lack of native lenses. Using full-frame lenses on APS-C cameras is perfectly fine, but the downside is that they tend to be heavier and more expensive than APS-C lenses. A wide range of native APS-C lenses is what makes Fujifilm's X-series so popular among hobbyists and pro landscape photographers.

Of course, Canon could well be working on a few high-quality APS-C lenses to go with the EOS R7. If that's the case, it could turn out to be one of its popular cameras, and a major rival for resurgent Micro Four Thirds cameras like the OM System OM-1. 

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Raspberry Pi projects have tempted me into buying (and shelving) lots of nerdy accessories before, but I've finally found one that might have some staying power – and promises to be much more fun that my annoyingly competent iPhone.

The new 64MP Pi Hawk-eye Camera from ArduCam brings phone-style resolution to Raspberry Pi cameras for the first time. And thanks to modern bonuses like autofocus and digital zoom, it could be a solid centerpiece for a unique, homemade camera that takes photos that are good, but not too good.

To be fair, I've got a little too over-excited about Raspberry Pi projects before. During lockdown, I bought a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with a HyperPixel square screen, with the grand aim of building a Sonos Album Art display. Despite having countless hours at home to complete it, I got a tad distracted by playing Overcooked and A Way Out on PlayStation.  

But this new 64MP camera has once again fired my imagination, to the point where I can actually see myself completing a Raspberry Pi project. It's been possible to make Pi-based cameras before, but the Pi Camera Module V2 is an 8MP affair with a fixed focus lens and the High-Quality Camera Module always seemed a bit too involved.

The new Pi Hawk-eye Camera is about the same size as those earlier cameras, which is convenient. That does also mean that image quality at the full 64MP resolution (which is only available if you hook it up to a Pi Model 4B or Pi Compute Module 4) could even be a little worse than Raspberry Pi's earlier cameras. But ArduCam's sample images look decent and the appeal is really modern features like autofocus, which should mean I won't be fiddling with things like focus drift.

Setting up the new 64MP camera should also be (relatively) straightforward, despite my newbie status, because it runs on the same 'libcamera' software as Raspberry Pi's previous two camera modules. If you've previously tried projects with the latter, you can also use the Camera Module V1/V2 enclosures with this new one. 

The real fun (and possibly my undoing), though, will be creating a case for this custom 64MP camera...

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The Raspberry Pi HQ Camera Case (above) is compatible with the existing High Quality Camera Module. (Image credit: Adafruit)

Realistically, I'd probably take the easy route and get a pre-made camera case to house the Raspberry Pi, 64MP camera and battery. ArduCam makes a 'Pan & Tilt kit' to go with its new autofocus camera, but there are more interesting possibilities on the Raspberry Pi store that should theoretically be compatible.

There's the standard Raspberry Pi 4 camera case, but one that's particularly caught my eye in the past is the weatherproof NatureBytes Wildlife Camera Case. It has an infrared lens for detecting motion, making it a neat wildlife cam to set up in the garden – if you buy the other parts, including an SD card and flash drive.

But the real dream, and one that is genuinely more interesting than my iPhone camera, is custom 3D-printed case. That could turn the Pi Hawk-eye Camera into a unique point-and-shoot, albeit one with a few more quirks than your average smartphone.

There's no doubt my iPhone is the best point-and-shoot camera I've ever owned, but the soulless perfection of its algorithms has, if anything, only fanned the demand for more quirky, imperfect photographic sidekicks. The best instant cameras have never been more popular, for example, while Lomography continues to serve up some charming concoctions.

But none of those could match the satisfaction of building my own digital camera, and that's never been more attainable thanks to the Raspberry Pi and modules like this new 64MP Pi Hawk-eye Camera. Perhaps I would ultimately opt for Raspberry Pi's earlier High-Quality Camera Module instead, thanks to its built-in lens mount and the availability of rather fetching cases like the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera Case (above).

Either way, there's no real excuse to not finally start (and finish) the Raspberry Pi project I've been pondering – after I've finished my Sonos Album Art Display, of course.

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