3 things you must know about using your DSLR camera

Rafi Letzter/Tech Insider

A Nikon D800 with a 50 mm prime lens.

Despite their cost and complexity, DSLR cameras-along with their upstart mirrorless cousins-are everywhere.

Walk down the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, through any major intersection in Manhattan, or past a million other tourist hotspots and you'll probably see dozens of DSLR photographers snapping away.

It's easy to understand why people buy DSLRs. Pros use them. They're bigger and more expensive than point-and-shoots. So they must be better, right?

The real answer is that it depends.

The point of a good DSLR is to give you control over your image. Quality is a factor, but if it were the only factor you'd see your wedding shooter wielding an iPhone.

Here are the three main ways to unlock the power of your DSLR. If you're not at least dabbling with them, you might as well put your camera on eBay.

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Fujifilm launches FinePix XP90, a rugged water proof camera along with high end upgrades to the X-series cameras

Fujifilm's latest new models serve as a reminder that hand held cameras can outperform smartphones at imaging capabilities and durability in some situations.

The new FinePix XP90 is shock-resistant and waterproof up to a depth of 15 meters. It will also keep working at temperatures as low as -10°C, making it as appealing to climbers as divers.

In terms of imaging specs, it's got a 16.4-megapixel sensor, a decent optical zoom and can shoot full HD at 60 frames per second and has a dedicated slow-motion setting too. It is wi-fi enabled for fast image and video transfer, and this connectivity means that it can also be used with a remote control app. And at $229.95 when it goes on sale in February, it's cheaper than a host of flagship smartphones and a lot more robust too.

Photography has never played a greater role in consumers' lives. According to Deloitte, this year some 2 trillion photos will be shared and transferred via the web. However, 90% of them will have been taken with a smartphone rather than a dedicated digital camera of any kind.

That means traditional camera companies are aiming for the elusive 10% that still put a premium on pro-level photography or that treat it as an art form rather than as a simple visual aide-mémoire.

It's why Canon recently launched a huge marketing campaign to remind people how revolutionary its EOS Rebel range has been in giving consumers access to professional-level DSLR cameras and it's why alongside the rugged XP90, Fujifilm has also unveiled three new devices that put an equal premium on individual style and aesthetics as on latest generation imaging.

The pick of which is its new mirrorless camera, the X-E2s, that has been designed in the rangefinder mold given much kudos by companies like Leica.

So as well as an interchangeable lens setup and a rear screen, there's a proper viewfinder. It packs a 16.3-megapixel CMOS sensor and it's fast. It can autofocus in 0.06 seconds and settings can be accessed quickly via knobs and dials rather than via sub menus viewed via its rear screen. Custom modes can also be set up and attributed to dedicated switches. And, like the rugged XP90, this camera has wi-fi for quick sharing and remote control.

The X-E2s will cost upwards of $699.95 (lenses will be sold separately) when it goes on sale in February.

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Fujifilm Slams Sony and Canon With New Tech

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Fujifilm has made major headway in the photography market with their compact mirrorless cameras. How will Sony and Canon measure up?

Fujifilm Introduces New Fujifilm X-Range

The updated camera model still has the ability to take awesome pictures and keeps its retro design. The camera features an image sensor, which maxed out a 16-megapixels. The updated camera image sensor maxes out at 24-megapixels. This put this camera up against the likes of Sony, Canon and Nikon.

Among the new features of the camera are the following: a 24.3MP X-Trans CMOS III sensor. This sensor reduces moire and false colors without needing an optical low-pass filter. its Fujinon lens allows the camera to snap pictures with a perceived resolution that aims to impress and succeeds.

Fujifilm Can Actually Measure Up to Sony and Canon Now

The camera also features a new high-performance X processor pro image-processing engine. It has four times the speed as regular image-processing engines. All response times are faster even though the resolution has been increased. And that's not the only thing that's seen an increase. Start up times, high-speed continuous shooting speeds and write speeds have all been hiked up. This engine put together with an X-Trans CMOS III sensor brings in some more magic. It gives the camera faster autofocus, less noise and better tonal and colour reproduction.

X-Pro2 Features the First and Best Hybrid Viewfinder

One of the unique upgrades to the camera is that it features the first ever advanced hybrid multi-viewfinder. This combines the perks of optical and electronic viewfinders. With this, it makes it possible for users to choose and switch between both modes, or even preview in real time, how they want to take their pictures. This feature was first seen in the Fujifilm X100 in 2011, but this is a significant upgrade to the technology.

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has a multi-magnification feature that makes an automatic switch between viewfinder magnification by taking into account the lens being used. It also features an Electronic Rangefinder that displays the electronic viewfinder on top of the optical viewfinder.

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Fujifilm Just Made the Best Argument for Mirrorless Over DSLRs

Fujifilm has a sense of humor. At its major press event today, company Vice President Toru Takahashi made an unusual argument for the benefits of its professional mirrorless cameras over traditional DSLRs: he pointed out that DSLRs weigh 2 cans of beer more than Fujifilm flagship camera.UK camera gear retailer Wex Photographic was at the event and snapped a photo of the slide during the presentation:

Clever.

In case you missed it, Fujifilm used the event to announce its new X-Pro2, X-E2S, X70, and XF 100-400mm lens.

(via Wex Photographic via mirrorlessrumors)

Image credits: Photograph by Wex Photographic

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Camera Review: Hands-On With The New Leica SL

Camera Review: Hands-On With The New Leica SL

JANUARY 14, 2016

By Greg Scoblete

Leica styles the full-frame SL as a truly "professional" mirrorless, implying that all other mirrorless systems are mere pretenders to the throne. That's a characterization many companies, not to mention many photographers, would certainly balk at. Does Leica have a case? We tested the SL and new 24-90mm lens to find out.

FEATURES The 24-megapixel SL has no optical low-pass filter to coax out that much more sharpness from the sensor. The SL features a 3-inch display and a very high-resolution electronic viewfinder, plus a backlit display of settings on the top of the camera. Shutter speeds top out at 1/8000 sec. with a bulb mode option for a 30-minute exposure.

It has a pair of SD card slots with support for fast UHS II memory in the first and slower UHS I cards in the second, in addition to a USB 3.0 port and HDMI output. You'll have Wi-Fi and NFC, plus built-in GPS for geo-tagging images.

As for lenses, the SL will directly mount Leica T lenses, of which there are four currently on the market. The SL system will also get its own dedicated lens line—the L mount—though the roadmap here is very conservative. There's just one native L lens for now, the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4, which sells for a hefty $4,950—at that price, we'd have hoped for a constant f/2.8 throughout the zoom range. If 90mm isn't long enough, the SL does have an APS-C crop mode. You'll drop down to a 10-megapixel image but gain some extra reach while you wait for the SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4, which is set to arrive in 2016. Leica also plans a Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 lens for the end of 2016. Prices on those weren't available at press time but if history is any guide, they'll probably make your accountant weep. With adapters, you'll be able to mount Leica M, S, R and cinema-series glass. Exposure metering and aperture priority shooting will be supported on M-mount lenses.

DESIGNThe SL is one solid chunk of aluminum. It's dust and weather resistant (splashes, not downpours). Ergonomically, the SL isn't as comfortable to shoot with as Sony's redesigned A7 series, but it also feels sturdier and more durably constructed—although the SL's shutter is rated for 200,000 cycles while Sony's A7R II is rated for a whopping 500,000. Don't be fooled by the "mirrorless" designation, the SL is hardly lightweight. Body-for-body, it's about 2 ounces heavier than Sony's A7R II and ever-so-slightly heavier than DSLRs like Canon's 5DS. Mount the mammoth 24-90mm lens and you've got a beast in your hands.

The camera has no mode dial. Instead, you have to press down on the back scroll wheel to change your mode settings. Almost no button or dial has any marking on it, so out of the box you're forced to read the menu (gasp) or fiddle aimlessly until it makes sense (our preferred approach). There is a joystick on the back of the camera for quickly toggling through menu settings or moving the AF point. There are four soft keys on either side of the display which break up the camera's menu system into four categories, one of which is a programmable favorites section for quick access to needed settings. The 3-inch display is a touch screen, so you can flip quickly through saved images and use your finger for touch focus/touch shutter release. Touch is disabled for some menu navigation, but the joystick is more efficient anyway.

The SL's "EyeRes" viewfinder was one of the major selling points when Leica announced the camera, and rightly so. It is a thing of beauty. It has a resolution of 4.4-megapixels and a refresh rate of 60 fps. It's so bright and sharp it's almost surreal to gaze through it. It's a great advance for photographers looking for a responsive viewfinder, though in areas of high contrast it would still lose a bit of shadow detail. However, the EVF's circular viewfinder is so prominent that it can often obscure the touch screen display, especially if you're looking down on the screen and holding the camera closer to your body. 

Almost no button or dial on the exterior of the SL is marked, so it takes a bit of trial and error to get your bearings, unless you read the manual. But who does that? 

IMAGE QUALITYThe SL captures 14-bit RAW files in the DNG format, with solid dynamic range for recovering detail lost to shadows and decent leeway to remove noise without sacrificing detail. Low-light performance was on par with what we enjoyed in the Leica Q. JPEG color reproduction was usually consistent, though we did notice a tendency for some colors, like pinks and reds, to appear a bit over-saturated. 

(This DNG didn't need much processing in Lightroom to get its colors popping.)

Noise creeps into JPEG images at 3200 when viewed at 100 percent, but still very useable for smaller prints and digital displays. Image noise is well contained in JPEGs at ISO 6400 but is visible at 12,500. The native sensitivity of the SL is ISO 50-50,000 though you'd be advised not to max it out.

While the SL doesn't have an optical low pass filter, we didn't catch much in the way of moiré in our time with the camera.

Our previous experiences with Leica cameras have always left us wanting more from the video. Pleasantly, the SL marks a major step forward in both video quality and available features. It captures 4K at 4096X2160p24 or 3840X2160p30 plus Full HD at up to 120fps. Using the HDMI output, you can send a 10-bit 422 4K file to external recorders; there's also a Log file option for desaturating video. Colors reproduced beautifully, if a bit heavily saturated, for both HD and 4K video recorded direct to card using a normal color profile. The only caveat is that to add audio recording, you'll need an optional audio adapter to connect an external mic.  

PERFORMANCEThe SL is a barn burner, scorching Sony's A7 models by delivering 11 fps at full resolution with focus fixed on the first frame. Even with continuous AF engaged, shooting drops down to about 6 fps. The 2GB buffer is enough to capture 33 RAW images or 30 JPEG+RAW files before slowing down.  

Leica says the contrast AF system in the SL is the fastest of any full-frame camera in the class, although this is not a particularly crowded schoolhouse. The SL does acquire focus quickly, but not always accurately in continuous AF mode. In APS-C mode with tracking AF engaged, the SL was more hit-and-miss than we expected when focusing on distant objects at 90mm. The camera often struggled to lock focus. In full frame mode and at smaller focal lengths with closer subjects, we had more consistent and speedier results. The camera was very quick to focus indoors and in lower light environments. 

Battery life is CIPA-rated for 400 shots—poor by DSLR standards but better than the A7R II. 

BOTTOM LINEPitted against its most obvious rival, the A7R II, the SL lacks the resolution as well as the in-body image stabilization and tilting display. It's low light/high ISO performance is good, but at this price, really needs to be spectacular. Speaking of price, the SL body is about double what you'd pay for an A7R II. Throw in the SL 24-90mm lens and your upfront cost for the SL system is several thousand more than what you'd pay to get started with the A7R II. What do you get for the extra money? A substantially sharper EVF, significantly faster continuous shooting, better battery life and a sturdier (if a bit heavier) camera body that's weather resistant. Compared to the A7 II, the SL is also much quieter to shoot with. 

If you're willing to venture outside of the mirrorless market, DSLRs from Canon and Nikon offer greater resolution and vastly better battery life and ergonomics for a fraction of the price, but you'd have to go to top-of-the-line models like the Canon 1D-X or Nikon D4s to match the SL in the continuous shooting department. 

Leica SL

PROS: High-speed continuous shooting; high-resolution viewfinder; excellent image quality; touch screen; 4K video; good battery life for a mirrorless.CONS: Tracking AF can be hit-or-miss; no tilting display; pricey next to competition.PRICE: $7,450

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The First Leaked Photo of the Olympus PEN-F

Olympus is rumored to have a new Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera called the PEN-F up its sleeve, and today we just got our first look at the upcoming camera. The leaked photo above shows what the black version of the camera looks like with the M.Zuiko 75mm lens and an optional grip attached.Published by digicam-info, the photo also appears to show an electronic viewfinder in the back corner of the body. We also see a few control dials on the top.

43 Rumors is hearing that the camera will feature a 20-megapixel sensor, but there doesn't seem to be much else in the way of rumored specs at the moment.

"They specifically developed the camera after the Fuji X-E/PRO success," Mirrorless Rumors writes. "It's their bet to 'revive' the somehow weak PEN sales. But I am yet not sure if Olympus is too late in the game now. It really depends on price and features of the new cameras."

The official announcement date for this camera is reportedly January 27th, 2016, so stay tuned.

Source: The First Leaked Photo of the Olympus PEN-F

11 Mirrorless Marvels

11 Mirrorless Marvels

JANUARY 12, 2016

By Greg Scoblete

No other camera category has seen as much innovation and novelty as the mirrorless market over the past several years, and the latest crop of models are a testament to that. They're driving forward not only new features but more compact designs targeted at filmmakers just as much as photographers. Here are some of our recent favorites. 

RICOH PENTAX QS-1 The QS-1 earns the distinction of being the least expensive mirrorless of the bunch. It sports a 12-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, a 3.2-inch LCD and 1080 HD video recording at 30 fps. The movie mode on the QS-1 has been upgraded from previous models with the addition of Continuous AF mode, which lets you track a moving subject during motion recording. This feature won't work with every Q-series lens, however, such as the 06 Telephoto. For the fashion conscious, the camera is offered in 40 (count 'em) color combinations for grip and body. The exterior has a synthetic leather front panel as well, a first for the Q series. 

PRICE: $220 (body)INFO: us.ricoh-imaging.com

SONY A7R IIThe big update to Sony's full-frame mirrorless camera starts with the sensor, which is now a 42.4-megapixel backside illuminated CMOS imager. According to Sony, it's the world's first full-frame sensor to offer backside illumination. As you'd expect, it's capable of very high sensitivities, up to ISO 102,400 with a native range of 100-25,600. Sony also quickened the autofocus, improving the AF response by 40 percent over the original A7R by using 399 focal plane phase detection AF points and 25 contrast AF points. In tandem with new motion detection algorithms, the A7R II can reach 5 frames per second continuous shooting with AF tracking engaged. It uses the same five-axis image stabilization that was introduced in the A7 II with 4.5 stops of stabilization. On the video front, the A7R II can record 4K video (3840x2160) in Super 35mm format by using the full sensor readout. You also have the option to record 4K using the full width of the 35mm sensor. You'll also enjoy clean HDMI out, time code and the ability to record in S-Log2 Gamma and S-Gamut for post-process color grading. The A7R II has Wi-Fi, NFC and a tilting 3.2-inch display, too. New firmware, released in mid-October, gives A7R II users the option of shooting an uncompressed, 14-bit RAW file.

PRICE: $3,200INFO: www.sony.com

SAMSUNG NX500The NX500 borrows many features from Samsung's flagship, the NX1, including its 28-megapixel backside illuminated APS-C-sized image sensor and 4K video recording, but with a more approachable price and more compact design. Thanks to the use of the new and more efficient HEVC compression format, the NX500 can record 4K video (4096x2160) at 24fps or UltraHD video (3840x2160) at 30 fps directly to an SD card. The NX500 is capable of capturing up to 9 fps with autofocus engaged and has shutter speeds up to 1/6000 sec. You can tilt the 3-inch AMOLED touchscreen display 90 degrees or rotate it 180-degrees for framing hard-to-reach shots or for snapping the obligatory selfie. You'll enjoy a native ISO range of 100-25,600, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for smartphone connectivity. 

PRICE: $800 (with 16-50mm power zoom lens)INFO: www.samsung.com

FUJIFILM X-T10The X-T10 may sport a vintage look, but under the hood it's all modern tech. For the X-T10, Fujifilm enhanced the AF system, adding new Zone and Wide/Tracking modes that leverage 77 AF points across a wider area to help keep moving subjects pin sharp. Similar enhancements are also now available for the flagship X-T1 via firmware upgrade. The new-and-improved AF system clocks in at .06 seconds and the camera starts up in just 0.5 seconds. You'll also find a 16-megapixel APS-C-sized X-Trans CMOS II sensor, a 3-inch tilting display and a 2.7-million dot OLED viewfinder for framing your scene. The X-T10 has a native ISO range of 200-6400 with an option to extend as high as ISO 25,600. Film lovers can avail themselves of Fujifilm's 11 film simulation modes plus a body design that emphasizes manual controls and film-era nostalgia.   

PRICE: $800 (body)INFO: www.fujifilmusa.com

Z-CAMERA E1The Z-Camera E1 began its life as a successful Kickstarter campaign by camera engineer Jason Zhang, and is now on its way to backers and the general public alike. The E1 caught people's eyes for its incredibly tiny form factor. Despite packing an active MFT lens mount and 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds (MFT)-sized sensor, the E1 is just about the size of a GoPro with a body that weighs just 0.37 pounds. It's capable of recording 4K video at 4096x2160p24 or 3840x2160p30 using H.264 compression. It can snap 16-megapixel stills in both JPEG and RAW (DNG) formats and clocks in with a burst mode of up to 15fps for JPEGs. The camera features a native ISO range of 100-6400 with the ability to expand up to ISO 102,400 in a pinch. It supports continuous AF during stills and video recording in addition to full-time manual focus. The E1 offers both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for wireless remote control and image composition, and there's a 2.5-inch display on the back as well. Foo tage is saved to microSD cards and the E1 comes with a removable battery that's rated for about 45 minutes of 4K recording with Wi-Fi engaged. Turn Wi-Fi off and you'll reach 90 minutes of recording time. If you're the tinkering type, the E1 has an I/0 port to enable third-party remote controls. You can also write your own app for the camera using Z-Camera's SDK.

PRICE: $699INFO: www.z-cam.com

PANASONIC LUMIX GX8The Lumix GX8 is the first in Panasonic's lineup to offer dual image stabilizers—one for the camera body, the other for the lens—that work in tandem to combat camera shake at all focal lengths. According to Panasonic, most of its image-stabilized lenses will be able to work with the new dual stabilizer system in the GX8. When filming videos, the camera will employ a 5-axis hybrid stabilization that combines sensor shifting and digital stabilization to keep your footage on an even keel. The GX8 features a new 20.3-megapixel image sensor and quad-core Venus Engine CPU to drive continuous shooting at 8 fps in AFS mode and 6 fps in AFC mode. Like most recent Panasonic cameras, the GX8 will record 4K video with a 4K Photo Mode that lets users shoot 4K video in any aspect ratio and isolate an 8-megapixel clip during playback. The dust and weatherproof camera sports a tilting OLED live viewfinder and a free-angle 3-inch OLED touchscreen display. It employs a 24 0 fps Contrast AF system with DFD (depth from defocus) technology for faster, more accurate autofocusing.   

PRICE: $1,100 (body)INFO: shop.panasonic.com

Blackmagic Design Micro Cinema CameraThe Micro Cinema Camera is a downsized variant of the Pocket Cinema Camera that Blackmagic is targeting for use in aerial photography and in places where an action camera like a GoPro might be used. The Micro has front-facing controls, an active MFT lens mount and a Super 16mm-sized image sensor capable of recording up to 13 stops of dynamic range. You'll enjoy a global shutter for up to 1920x1080p30 capture but will switch to a rolling shutter when recording HD at 60 fps. The Micro Cinema records 12-bit log CinemaDNG files or ProRes 422 HQ files with a maximum bit rate of 27.5 MB/s. While the camera isn't weather resistant, it's built from a durable magnesium alloy. It features a 3.5mm stereo input, plus an HDMI output for video monitoring. Video is saved internally to SD cards. The side of the camera has an expansion port so third-party accessory makers can create camera remote controls via a standardized interface typically used for mo del airplane remote controls. A composite video output in the expansion port allows third-party accessories to access a live view from the camera, as well as information on current settings.   

PRICE: $995INFO: www.blackmagicdesign.com

Olympus OM-D EM-5 Mark IIAs the Mark II designation suggests, this is an update to 2012's popular E-M5. The Mark II enjoys a few new features, including Wi-Fi, a high-resolution 2.36 million-dot EVF and a revamped five-axis image stabilization system that delivers a category-leading five stops of image compensation based on CIPA standards. It uses a 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor with a sensitivity range of ISO 100–25,600. Mechanical shutter speeds top off at 1/8000 sec., but when using the electronic shutter, the E-M5 Mark II can snap exposures as fast as 1/16,000 sec. In addition to a high-resolution electronic viewfinder, there's a 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen display for framing stills and video. Thanks to new firmware that arrived at the end of 2015, the E-M5 Mark II has a focus bracketing feature for macro shooting that snaps up to 999 images, focusing on a different area each time. Using third-party software, you can merge these exposures into a single, fully focused i mage. The E-M5 Mark II records 1920x1080p60 video using IPB compression. Drop frame rates to 30 fps and you'll enjoy a fairly high maximum bit rate of 77Mbps shooting in ALL-I compression. You can record time code and output footage via HDMI for external monitoring. The movie functions have also been enhanced with the new firmware. There's now a flat video profile plus the ability to create a 4K timelapse video in-camera using up to 999 still images.

PRICE: $1,000 (body)INFO: www.getolympus.com

NIKON 1 J5If speed is your need, Nikon's J5 delivers a whopping 20 fps continuous shooting with autofocus engaged. Burst modes can hit an eye-popping 60 fps if AF is fixed on the first frame of the series and you bump down the resolution. The 20-megapixel camera sports a 1-inch, backside-illuminated CMOS sensor and EXPEED 5A image processor. The J5's AF system features 171 contrast-detect and 105 phase-detect points. The native ISO range is 160-12,800 and there's a High ISO Noise Reduction mode that records and layers four images simultaneously to cut back on noise. The camera also features Wi-Fi and NFC for fast pairing with mobile devices and a 3-inch touch display that tilts at a 180-degree angle for that all-important selfie. Nikon has tossed in a few new creative modes, too: nostalgic sepia, pop, retro, high-contrast monochrome, fisheye, skin softening and cross-screen. On the movie front, the J5 is able to record 1920X1080 video at 60 fps and 720p video at up to 120 fp s for slow motion playback. 

PRICE: $500 (10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 included)INFO: www.nikonusa.com

CANON EOS M10Boasting an 18-megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 processor, the EOS M10 is Canon's most budget-friendly mirrorless to date. It features a native ISO range of 125-12,800 which is expandable to 25,600. Its 3-inch, 1.4 million dot touch screen can be rotated and tilted and supports touch focusing and touch shutter release. The autofocus system, dubbed Hybrid CMOS AF, uses 49 AF points to keep subjects razor sharp. Continuous focusing is available for both stills and movies. Video is recorded at 1080p30 or 720p60. Joining the M10 is a new kit lens that features a retractable design that shortens and locks into place when not in use to keep the overall dimensions of the M10 compact. The EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens will be bundled with the M10 but also sold separately for $300.

PRICE: $500 with EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3INFO: www.usa.canon.com

DJI Zenmuse X5/X5ROriginally introduced for use with DJI's Inspire 1 drone, the X5 and X5R cameras have quickly come down to Earth thanks to the new Osmo stabilizer, which can mount either camera for handheld use. Whether you're using them on the ground or in the air, both models will deliver high-quality stills and video. Both cameras feature an MFT lens mount and a 16-megapixel MFT sensor with a native ISO range of 100-25,600. The cameras offer shutter speeds from 1/8000 sec. to 8 sec. They can record 4K video at 4096x2160 to microSD cards at either 24 or 30 fps with up to 12.8 stops of dynamic range. The X5R camera goes one further and adds RAW video recording in the CinemaDNG codec, which is saved either to microSD cards or to removable SSD memory. RAW recording delivers significantly higher bitrates for 4K footage, up to 2.4Gbps for 3840x2160 video. The X5, by contrast, tops out at 60Mbps for footage with similar resolution. The X5R also supports a new D-Log video profile for a desaturated file more suitable for post-process color grading. 

PRICE: $2,298 (X5); TBD (X5R)INFO: www.dji.com

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