Nikon D850 or Nikon D820 VS Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R: Nikon Rumors

Nikon rumors: Are you ready to try Nikon D820 or D850?

Talking about the competition of two big names in the world of cameras will always be remembered on Canon VS Nikon or Nikon VS Canon. Both of these famous brands have their own fanatical fans. Are you also one of them? After Nikon is ready to serve pre-order from Nikon D7500, maybe you are interested in the latest rumors about the Nikon D820, which will likely be called the Nikon D850.

Nikon D850 is expected to be launched with a very bombastic specification, which is reportedly the D850, which is a Full-frame camera will be launched with a very high sensor, 42MP, with video recording capability in 4K resolution with 15fps continuous shooting. The presence of Nikon D820 or the D850 is sure to be head-to-head with the main competitor, Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R. Full-frame camera enthusiasts must be very anticipating this Canon VS Nikon battle. Are you also, going to be part of this tough competition?

 

Nikon D850. Image: cameratimes.org

If you often see the comparison of digital cameras, especially for professional camera category, then you must also know Sony Alpha A7R II, where the Alpha A7R II is also a full-frame camera with a very high resolution. With rumors about the Nikon D820, it looks like Sony has to prepare a special strategy to deal with Nikon and Canon in the category of professional full-frame cameras.

Maybe you also have known, that lately, Nikon has used sensors manufactured by Sony. Will Nikon D820 also uses a sensor from Sony? Though Nikon has purchased sensor technology from Samsung, so there is a possibility Nikon will use sensors that have been developed by Samsung. If this is true, there is the possibility that Nikon D850 or D820 will be launched with a higher sensor, 46 MP. Of course this is crazy if this happens, which will be close to 50.6 MP resolution, as has been used on Canon EOS 5DS R and the EOS 5DS.

It is said that Nikon D820 will have an autofocus system with 173 points like the Nikon D5, which we know as a high-end camera manufactured by Nikon. It is estimated the autofocus system on the D850 will be improved, in addition to the ability to record video in 4K.

If you are a professional photographer, and also a true enthusiast Nikon, then the presence of Nikon D820 must be your anticipation of attendance. If you're crazy enough to jump from DSLR entry-level cameras to professional cameras, and you're fine with the budget, then you can enter the D820 in your camera shopping list. You must be able to estimate the price range of a full-frame camera.

There are extra rumors, especially for those of you who are not interested in the Nikon D820, so Nikon also needs to anticipate other Nikon rumors, where you can look forward to the presence of Nikon D760, which is the successor to the D750. No less interesting with other brands, both from Canon and Sony, the D760 is said to be launched with a 36.3MP Full-frame sensor, can also be used to create a video in 4K resolution. Perhaps you do not have to use full-frame cameras with a resolution above 40MP, so you can have a Nikon D760, with more affordable prices than the D820 or EOS 5DS. Are you ready?

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Leica S Type 007 a fantastic medium format DSLR camera

Leica Camera AG, in Germany is famous for its high-quality lenses. Perhaps you know the Leica as a partner Panasonic, where Japanese companies have been entrusted to the Leica camera lens for a wide range of Panasonic Lumix, such as the Panasonic LX 100. If you want to feel the sophistication of Leica in the body, which is a combination Leica lens and camera, then you need to consider Leica S, a medium format camera. The Leica S (Type 007) is the new top model of the Leica S-System. The Leica S-System also welcomes the new Leica S-E (Type 006) as a lower-priced entry-level model.

The Leica S (Type 007) is a medium format DSLR offering high-resolution stills and video recording capabilities. The 007 has a large 37.5MP 45 x 30mm CMOS sensor enables truly high-resolution imaging with a native sensitivity from ISO 200 to ISO 6400, with the ability to work in brighter conditions with an expanded ISO 100 pull setting. 

The Leica S (Type 007) brings the benefits of a CMOS sensor and features a wide ISO range and faster continuous shooting. You will enjoy the Live-View and the ability to record 4K (4096 × 2160) video at 24 fps, or Full HD 1080p video at 30/25/24 fps. Wow.

This sophisticated medium format camera is equipped with the Leica Maestro II image processor, rather than the first-generation Maestro processor of the previous camera; like the Leica CMOS sensor and the Leica Maestro II image processor – and now opens up new dimensions in the field of medium-format photography. The Leica S (Type 007) possesses all the proven quality characteristics of the S-System.

Leica S (Type 007) camera key specifications:

37.5MP 30 x 45mm CMOS Sensor

Maestro II Image Processor

No Optical Low-Pass Filter

3.0″ 921.6k-Dot LCD Monitor

Pentaprism 0.87x-Mag. Optical Viewfinder

4K Video at 60 fps, 4:2:2 Color

Up to 3.5 fps Shooting, ISO 6400

DNG File Format, 16-Bit Color Depth

Built-In Wi-Fi and GPS Connectivity

Weather-Sealed Magnesium Alloy Body

Leica S Type 007 a medium format DSLR. Image: reddotforum.com

This being a medium-format DSLR aimed at pros, there is a built-in flash. Instead, external strobes are catered for with a standard hot shoe and flash sync terminal. The Leica S has a 3.0-inch, 921,600 dots (640 x 480 pixel) rear-panel LCD monitor is also identical, but according to Leica, both brightness and contrast of the panel have been increased. 

The good news is, this LCD camera is covered by a scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass, so you do not have to worry when subject to impact or dropped accidentally.

To answer the needs and new challenges, the Leica (type 007) has been equipped with a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity enables the use of mobile devices for remote camera control and wireless image transferring via the dedicated app. You can also maximize the integrated GPS module that can record the geographical positioning of the data of the momentary location in the Exif data is of the image files Whenever needed, as well as automatically sets the local system time.

Leica S (Type 006). Image: adorama.com

As a professional camera, the Leica S is equipped with separate slots for CompactFlash and SD memory cards further optimized energy efficiency and a scratch-resistant display. Encouraging is that this camera is not only very great for shooting in the studio, even very convenient for use on location under even the most unfavorable conditions, especially if there is protection Corning Gorilla Glass, which can reduce your worries when you hunt photo with Leica, either for indoor and outdoor photography. 

This is a strong camera. Housing the imaging system is a robust, dust and weather-sealed magnesium alloy body featuring an anti-slip rubberized cover for both durability and refined handling. This tough camera is great for adventure and holiday around the world.

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Let’s try the anti-main stream smartphones

You must have been familiar with smartphones from main brands and well-known such as the iPhone, BlackBerry, Sony Xperia, HTC, Samsung Galaxy, Nokia or Lenovo. Outside it's actually a lot of unique and powerful smartphones, and even has a great specification with the latest technology and use good material and equipped with high resolution camera.

I have used one of them, the Alcatel One Touch D920 since last year, a dual SIM smartphone; GSM and CDMA. I am satisfied using this smartphone that equipped with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, and I have installed the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) on this smarpthone, and running smoothly, so did the camera with 5 Megapixel resolution.

Well, there are several brands of the anti-main stream smartphone you need to know more closely, so you are not always locked on the brand of main stream. Are you ready?

Gionee Elife E 7:

The company claims the Gionee Elife E7 to pack the best Android camera on the market, the most sensitive 16-megapixel camera, courtesy of its Largan M8 lens (though the aperture is still unknown) and 1/2.3-inch sensor with large 1.34µm pixels. The phone maker even went as far as claiming this already beats the 1.12µm, 16-megapixel counterpart on the yet-to-be-announced Samsung Galaxy S 5. The Gionee E7 also packs a three-mic system for better voice quality, as well as an 8-megapixel front-facing camera, which has the same 1.4µm sensor as the iPhone 5's main camera.

Gionee E7 Elife sophisticated and attractive. Image: techdroid.in

You will be fascinated because Elife E7, an Android phone that boasts two titles: it's the first known phone featuring the 2.5GHz flavor of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 chip (MSM8974AC). It also packs an Adreno 330 GPU and 3GB of RAM. 

The Elife E7 has NFC and WiFi Display, the phone also features a power-saving "Sensor Hub" co-processor to react to voice command, screen taps and screen gestures when the phone is on standby

This smartphone has a 5.5″ TFT LCD display made by Japan Display Inc. (created by Sony, Toshiba, Hitachi, and INCJ). With 1080p resolution the screen is quite sharp, having a pixel density of 400ppi; and has a Gorilla Glass 3 screen for extra scratch resistance and shutter protection. The phone runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with a special UI that Gionee has called AMIGO 2.0.

ZTE Nubia Z5s:

Nubia Z4s is a premium brand smartphone of ZTE Corporation. This smartphone is a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 SoC, uses Android4.2 operating system, the interface is easy to use and the phone is very comfortable to use one-handed operation.

 

ZTE Nubia Z5S and other series. Image: gsmarena.com

The ZTE Nubia Z5S is the LTE version smartphone and has good shape and nice configuration. Additionally, its main camera is enhanced with an f/2.0 aperture with optical image stabilization, and voice calls should be clearer on the other end courtesy of the three microphones for noise cancellation.

ZTE Nubia Z5S has 5 inches screen wih 1080P display with OGS full lamination technology screen reached 443ppi, and covered with Corning Gorilla Glass v3 to protect this will covered the screen from sratch and impact. This smartphone has a 5-megapixel front camera, a dedicated camera button, 4K video capture, a multi-purpose infrared remote feature.

Nubia Z5S uses a 13 million pixel camera and supported with optical image stabilization (OIS) feature , so you will still get a clear picture even though there is a bit of a wobble. You get separate controls for focus, exposure, and white balance through handy on-screen touch controls.

This smartphone use SHARP IGZO screen technology (Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide) that can generate more pixels, but the screen is thinner than the other, is also energy efficient. IGZO screen has also been used by Apple on the iPad Air. With these specifications ZTE Nubia Z5S could compete with other leading brands.

If you surf the Internet, then you also will find other anti main stream smartphones, such as Acer Liquid S2, Vivo Xplay 3S, Xiaomi Mi3 or Meizu MX3 and many others. 

The major brands such as Nokia Lumia, Samsung, iPhone, Sony, LG or BlackBerry and HTC should not be satisfied with the technology and features, or design on their smarpthone production. They must work hard to deal with new brands, which appear all the time, especially from China. The country is very eager to beat smartphones from Japan, Korea and America. However, you as a smart gadget enthusiast who will determine their success.

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