Every year, smartphone cameras get better. This means every year, more photos are taken that never get seen on anything but a screen. Fujifilm is attempting to help fix the issue with the Instax Link Wide ($150). It connects via Bluetooth, spitting out 3x5" photos in just seconds. A companion app provides access to added features like editable templates, stickers, and even QR codes that link to sounds, videos, messages, and locations.
Panasonic has over a decade of experience making mirrorless cameras, so it's no surprise that the S1 & S1R are the company's first to use full-frame sensors. The S1 is well-rounded, with advanced video capabilities and a 24MP sensor. The S1R is built for those who need maximum resolution and is based around a 47MP sensor with a 187MP "High Res" sensor-shift mode. Both cameras are fully weather-sealed, with 5.76M-dot, 120Hz OLED electronic viewfinders, 5-axis in-body image stabilization systems, dual-hinged touchscreen LCDs, quick contrast-detect AF systems, and support for both XQD and SD cards. They both use L-mount glass, a Leica-owned system that will include lenses from Panasonic, Sigma, and Leica themselves. It will run you about $2,500 for the S1R about $3,700. Check out more on the camera's on Panasonic's website.
The world of camera's is changing and no longer are the days of the smaller sensors in smaller bodies. Nikon's new Z7 and Z6 cameras ($1,995+) mark the start of a completely new system. The company's first full-frame mirrorless models, they use the new Z mount that's wider than before, letting more light in and packing other tricks like a ring on the lens that can be used to control everything from focus to exposure compensation. They're powered by the Expeed 6 image processor, have fast hybrid AF systems, and offer five-axis in-camera stabilization. The Z7 is more for pure shooters, with a 45.7-megapixel sensor, while the Z6 is more versatile, with a 24.5-megapixel sensor, higher maximum ISO, faster burst, and higher-quality video capture. Both are arriving later this year.
The EverCam is what I would be looking for in a security camera. It takes the headache out of the others in the industry as far as battery life, complex setups, mounting and so on. EverCam was designed from the ground up to offer wireless freedom. The EverCam's 13,400 mAh Li-ion battery is claimed to be good for 365 days per charge, or 3 years in stand-by mode, with Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0 allowing the battery to be juiced up in less than 3 hours.
The security camera wirelessly transmits data to the system's HomeBase hub over Wi-Fi, which also rocks a 5,200 mAh battery so that it can continue to operate for up to a week in the event of an outage.
When the EverCam system's motion detectors register movement, the EverCam uses AI-enhanced facial recognition technology to recognize family, friends and regular visitors who pass in front of the 140-degree, F2.2 lens and determine who is a stranger. Two-way audio also allows users to interrogate visitors such as delivery drivers or service people without opening the front door.
The IP66 weatherproof security camera can be strategically positioned using mounts designed to deter would-be pilferers, but if determined thieves do manage to make off with an EverCam, it will "brick itself to prevent it from being hacked or used by someone else."
The hub comes with a 16GB microSD media card (can be optionally expanded up to 128 GB) for storing AES-128 encrypted Full HD recorded footage, including anything captured with the camera's night vision mode. And if home-based storage isn't enough, eufy is offering cloud storage for US$2.99 per month, per camera. Recorded footage can only be accessed using the EverCam iOS/Android/browser app, which makes use of AES-256 security for login.
The EverCam Kickstarter campaign has already exceeds the needed pledges. Pledges currently start at $219 for a camera, hub, entry sensor, magnetic and screw mount, cables and microSD card. And if all goes to plan, expected to ship to backers in September 2018. Watch the video below for more information or check out EverCam Kickstarter.
Are you looking for a home indoor security camera but not wanting to empty out your pockets of cash, then check out the WyzeCam( $19.99). WyzeCam is a new startup that's looking to not break your budget and to get what really matters, a piece of mind. Home security cameras are super popular these days. These little devices connect to your WiFi network and keep an eye on your home, kids or pets, 24/7. The most popular internet-connected models cost upwards of $100 to $300, sometimes that is just too much for some. WyzeCam states "We work relentlessly to cut down costs while maintaining the highest quality standards possible; and we keep our margins low. At the end of the day, that's exactly what our customer's want - quality products at affordable prices."
Here is what the $19.99 camera comes with:
1080p full HD: 2.8mm focal length, 110º wide angle lens, 1/2.7″ CMOS sensor, 8x digital zoom.
Night Vision: F2.0 aperture, IR-CUT filter, and two 850nm infrared LEDs. Night vision range up to 30 feet.
Two-way audio enabled with built-in speaker and microphone.
Motion and sound detection send real-time alerts via push notifications to your phone.
Smart sound recognition: Recognizes the unique sound patterns of smoke alarms and CO monitors to alert you to these specific emergencies.
Free, rolling 14-day cloud storage: A 10-15 second video is automatically recorded whenever motion or sounds are detected. Videos are uploaded securely via end-to-end encryption in the AWS Cloud and are accessible for 14 days with no subscription plans required.
Continuous recording: Supports microSD cards (not included) for continuous recording.
Time lapse: Creates custom time-lapse videos and saves them to a microSD card (not included).
Unique, flexible design: The innovative 3-axis design allows the camera to point in any direction. The magnetic mounting system with included adhesive tape and metal plate make it possible to mount anywhere - no screws required.
I'm sure that we all have photo's laying around in a box or a photo album sitting on a shelf somewhere. Instead of buying a scanner to digitize them, use the highly capable camera in your phone and the PhotoScan app from Google. It uses specialized algorithms to detect edges, correct perspective, rotate as needed, and stitch multiple exposures together to get rid of glare. It also integrates seamlessly with Google Photos, and as with nearly all software from Mountain View, it's completely free. So go get your scan on and try it today!
