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The Pixel’s camera specs look fine. But it’s the intelligence built into it that make it what DxO Mark calls the best phone camera of all time. The post What Makes the Pixel’s Camera So Good? Software (and Lasers) appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading What Makes the Pixel’s Camera So Good? Software (and Lasers)
The next giant leap for mankind is to the stars. While we are mostly earthbound — for now — that shouldn’t stop us from gazing upwards to marvel at the night sky. In saying that, if you’re an amateur astrophotographer looking to take long-exposure photos of the Milky Way and other stellar scenes, [Anthony Urbano] has devised a portable tracking setup to keep your photos on point.
When taking pictures of the night sky, the earth’s rotation will cause light trails during long exposures. Designed for ultra-portability, [Urbano’s] rig uses an Arduino UNO controlled Sanryusha P43G geared stepper motor coupled …read more
The chillest livestream on the Internet isn’t from Earth. Continue reading Tune into the Space Station Livestream and Feel the Anxiety Wash Away
This week, Olloclip announced three new lens sets to help take those iPhone 7 cameras to the next level. The post Power Up Your iPhone 7’s Camera With Olloclip’s New Lenses appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Power Up Your iPhone 7’s Camera With Olloclip’s New Lenses
[Ivan] likes to take time lapse videos. Using his 3D printer and a stepper motor he fashioned a rig that allows him to control the camera moving any direction on a smooth floor.
The dolly has a tripod-compatible mounting plate and scooter wheels. An Arduino runs the thing and a cell phone battery provides power. A pot sets the speed and [Ivan] provides code for both a linear pot, which he suggests, and for a logarithmic pot, which he had on hand. You can see a video of the results below.
The device looks good thanks to the 3D printed …read more
We decided to wander around San Francisco at sunset, snapping some photos (and shooting this video) with the iPhone 7. The post Just How Good Is the iPhone 7’s Camera in Low Light? We Put It to the Test appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Just How Good Is the iPhone 7’s Camera in Low Light? We Put It to the Test
Today, we get new GoPro goodies, and at first glimpse, they look great. The post GoPro’s Karma Drone and New Cameras Look Mighty Hot appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading GoPro’s Karma Drone and New Cameras Look Mighty Hot
Leica brings a premium sheen to the instant camera surge. The post Leica’s Adorable Sofort Instant Camera Brings the Whimsy appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Leica’s Adorable Sofort Instant Camera Brings the Whimsy
Whether or not you use Facebook, it’s important to be aware of the misjudgement and questionable censorship happening at scale. Continue reading You Need to Care About Facebook Censoring an Iconic Vietnam War Photo
Fujifilm’s latest mirrorless camera splits the difference between a DSLR and a smartphone. The post Fujifilm’s X-A3 Camera Mashes Up Retro Looks and Selfie Smarts appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Fujifilm’s X-A3 Camera Mashes Up Retro Looks and Selfie Smarts
