DJI’s Osmo Action 6 is its first variable aperture action camera, offering f/2.0 to f/4.0. Coupled with a new 1/1.1-inch square CMOS sensor, DJI promises better low-light imaging with dynamic range of up to 13.5 stops. The new flagship-level also has a 4K custom mode that leverages the large sensor to allow users to “shoot first and crop later in post-production” to frame images, making it easy to edit for different aspect ratios and social platforms. “Creators no longer need to manually position the camera horizontally and vertically to get their shot,” according to DJI. Continue reading DJI Osmo Action 6 Camera’s Variable Aperture Called a First

Apple has developed a new iPhone camera with a light splitting cube that can more accurately display colors and produce sharp images even in low-light situations. The tiny digital camera uses three sensors and a light-splitting cube to differentiate between three different color components, creating a sharp and colorful image from all three. This light-splitting technology is similar to the approach used in high quality cameras from companies such as Canon, Panasonic and others. Continue reading Apple Patents Light-Splitting Camera Tech for Color Accuracy