The end is nigh for DSLR cameras. Nikon is reportedly halting the development of new SLR cameras, marking the end of a 63-year run. Canon already confirmed its final flagship DSLR. Sony, which jumped onto the mirrorless train early, moved to selling only mirrorless cameras last year.
Until recently, reflex cameras were regarded as a better option than mirrorless for action photography, so what happened? Mirrorless models improved so dramatically – and so quickly – that they rendered DSLRs moot. Having said that, many pro photographers are holding onto their DSLRs, with the main reason being speed. But in the future, even that might be bested by future mirrorless cameras. Engadget’s Steve Dent explains more.
After you mold some tips to your ears, a custom-made set arrives in 2-4 weeks.
Ultimate Ears, best known for its Bluetooth speakers, is having another attempt at custom-fit buds, only this time the company is making the process more like how you’d order a set of in-ear monitors (IEMs) with the UE Drops.
The main attraction of UE Drops is the custom fit, which is coordinated via the company's FitKit. Once you place your order, Ultimate Ears will ship you a FitKit that the company says includes the "technology and information" to guide you through the process of taking your "earprint."
Slide open the front panel to reveal a pop-up gaming room scene.
Atari is marking its 50th anniversary with a Lego collaboration: a piece-by-piece recreation of the Atari 2600, which debuted in 1977. The Lego kit includes a little ‘80s gaming diorama inside the computer case, and is made up of 2,532 pieces. It will be available on August 1st and costs $240/€240. Lego says the movable joystick included even feels like the original.
Apple settles lawsuit over its reviled 'butterfly' keyboard for $50 million
You may not get a huge payout, however.
Apple could soon compensate MacBook owners for their troubles with faulty "butterfly" keyboards. The company has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that it knew about and concealed the unreliable designs of keyboards on MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models released between 2015 and 2019. Apple eventually began reverting to more conventional keyboards starting with the 16-inch MacBook Pro from late 2019. Attorneys said they expected a $395 payout for people that had to replace multiple keyboards, $125 for one full replacement and $50 if you only replaced keycaps.
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Demand for the Justice League 'Snyder Cut' was reportedly amplified by bots
A report showed that 'at least' 13 percent of online discourse was generated by bots.
The campaign that helped pave the way for the "Snyder Cut" version of Justice League was boosted by a large number of bots and fake accounts, according to a report from Rolling Stone. An investigation commissioned by WarnerMedia said that: "At least 13 percent of the accounts that took part in the conversation about the Snyder Cut were deemed fake."
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Judge grants Twitter expedited trial against Elon Musk
Twitter's lawsuit will head to court in October.
Twitter has scored an early victory in its lawsuit against Elon Musk over his attempted exit from a $44 billion takeover deal. In an initial hearing, Delaware Court of Chancery chancellor Kathaleen McCormick has granted Twitter's request for an expedited, five-day trial beginning in October. The company originally sought a four-day trial in September as part of its effort to make Musk "honor his obligations." Musk's lawyers wanted the court to delay the trial to February 2023.
Why are Nikon and Canon giving up on DSLR (digital single lens reflex) cameras? The bottom line: it's because customers are giving up on DSLR cameras. More specifically, they're moving on mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras.
The death of SLR cameras has been coming for quite some time, as mirrorless alternatives have increased in image quality while offering consumers the option to use lighter and smaller products.
People that shoot film and digital or like more of a light and airy look tend to be Canon shooters and shooters that have a moodier feel or had more vibrant/contrasty colors tend to be Nikon users.
Affordability. DSLR cameras are more affordable than mirrorless cameras when compared feature for feature. If you're a hobbyist or even a budding professional, getting the features you need to create the photos you want is critical. With that said, you can usually find the same features for less in a DSLR camera.
The ergonomics of their camera bodies are more intuitive; the button layouts make it very easy to operate and adjust settings on the fly, without having to take your eye away from the camera. Canon's button placement doesn't make sense to me.
Nikon's cameras have been losing out to smartphones, which increasingly feature powerful cameras. Nikon aims to beat them by offering products with more unique features. Since June 2020, when Nikon launched its flagship D6 SLR, no new SLR models have been released.
This is not to say that DSLRs will be obsolete right away, as they still hold a firm place in the market due to their superior autofocus systems and natural viewfinder experience. That said, the day will likely come when mirrorless cameras become the new standard in photography, replacing DSLRs.
Despite the growth of the mirrorless market, DSLRs still make up more than 53% of today's camera sales (according to CIPA's figures for total worldwide shipments of digital cameras with interchangeable lenses, January to December 2019). The DSLR is still very much alive and kicking.
Nikon DX format DSLRs like the Nikon D500, Nikon D3500, and D5600 have similarly disappeared and are no longer sold from UK retailers. The Nikon D500 was discontinued in 2022 and Nikon confirmed that it had stopped making the D3500 and D5600 D3500 and D5600.
No doubt mirrorless cameras are getting more popular by the day but it doesn't mean DSLRs are obsolete just yet. We probably can expect to be able to use them for professional work over the next 10 years.
The typical DSLR camera lasts five years when all things are equal. However, just like any other machine, the manner you shoot, how you store and care for your camera, and whether or not you have it serviced can all significantly impact how long it performs.
The camera battery life in the best DSLR cameras is superior to their mirrorless counterparts. The optical viewfinder allows the light sensors to rest, unlike that of an always-on mirrorless camera.
Generally, most photographers use autofocus, which allows the lens of the camera to pick the subject and create a sharp photo by itself. However, you can adjust the focus manually, usually by turning a focus ring on the lens.
First of all, Canon has not announced "discontinuing production of DSLRs". All they have said is that the 1DX Mark III will be the last of the long running 1D-series DSLRs, that they will not be developing a DSLR replacement for that one model.
Will Nikon stop making a DSLR? Yes, they continuing making DSLR with their Nikon D780 camera. There are lots of Nikon DSLR lenses manufactored, and many photographers are looking for newer DSLR models with more advanced features for using their old lenses.
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