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Panasonic launches full-frame mirrorless camera ‘Lumix BS1H’ in India

Panasonic India recently announced the release of the LUMIX Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera BS1H, a new full-frame box-style camera. The LUMIX BS1H is a perfect marriage of Panasonic’s most sophisticated technology, combining the cinema-quality visual performance of the LUMIX S1H with the convenience of a box-style design. The camera has a 24-megapixel full-frame sensor with Dual Native ISO and 6K resolution, making it an ideal companion for professional filmmakers, videographers, and digital content creators. The LUMIX BS1H is priced at INR 3,39,990 and is available at all Panasonic brand stores in India.

Speaking about the launch, Fumiyasu Fujimori, Divisional Director, Consumer Sales Division at Panasonic India said, “At Panasonic, we are bullish about introducing consumers to cutting edge technologies through our diverse and future-proof range of products. Keeping the consumer requirement at the core, we have been relentlessly working towards upgrading the experience of our users through innovations, and the new LUMIX BS1H is a step ahead in this direction. With a surge in online content consumption, we have seen a rise in demand for high quality imaging solution to create superior content and LUMIX BS1H will cater to this growing need amongst the professional community and empower them with the best in class technology. Box-style cameras from LUMIX have proved their competency in applications as varied as Augmented Reality and 3D Video Production globally and we are confident that this model will do so in India as well.”

Panasonic’s new LUMIX BS1H is a cutting-edge professional image product intended to meet the needs of cinema, live-streaming, and other multi-camera customers. The LUMIX BS1H promises the best of both worlds for filmmakers looking to customise their setup for higher-end productions, as well as a better continuous recording/streaming camera for live video and other longer-form video productions, with features such as 6K video, multiple recording modes, and high connectivity and mobility. The LUMIX BS1H is capable of providing 6K resolution that delivers smooth and fine video quality, as well as a variety of recording settings that let users to capture spectacular photos in any situations by making the most of the pixels in the full-frame image sensor. The LUMIX BS1H also has heat management, which allows for long-hour use without the need for fast pack-ups during shots.

Mr. Hardeep Sarna, Sales & Marketing Head, Imaging Business Group, Panasonic India added, “With the launch of LUMIX BS1H, we aim to fulfill the demand of the professionals who are on a lookout for new-age innovations which not only meet the varied requirements of videography but also prove to be a long term camera partner. Equipped with features for exceptional video recording, seamless production, options for live streaming, LUMIX BS1H is an extension of innovation in box style cameras in Cinema and is an ideal solution for professionals across business segments. The versatility of this camera is evident in its applications ranging from wedding, documentary making, cinema and OTT platforms to usage on FPV drones and in medical and industrial settings, following the lead of the Lumix BGH1.”

The LUMIX BS1H is a high-definition companion that has capabilities such as HDMI/SDI Output, Genlock IN/OUT, and Timecode IN/OUT. The camera contains Double SD Card Slots, 3.5 Audio (in/out) port, USB 3.1 Type-C, a 3G-SDI (BNC), HDMI Type-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, tally lighting (front/rear), and XLR microphone compatibility to provide customers with outstanding and hassle-free communication. Furthermore, the camera retains Panasonic’s V-Log format and has 14+ stops of V-Log/V-Gamut, allowing users to shoot photos with more than 14 stops of dynamic range in a very wide colour spectrum. The camera also has HDR recording with HLG and RAW Video Data Output (Apple ProRes RAW / Blackmagic RAW), allowing for high-image-quality recording with minimal noise even in low-light conditions like indoors or at night.

Key features:

Video Performances with Cinema Quality
24.2MP Full-frame Sensor
6K 24p / 5.9K 30p 10-bit Video Recording
C4K/4K 60p/50p 10-bit on APS-C Crop
C4K/4K 30p/25p 4:2:2 10-bit Full Frame Recording
RAW Video Data Output (ATOMOS Ninja V / Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR)
Dual Native ISO
14+ stops of V-Log/V-Gamut
ISO range of ISO 100-51200, extendable up to ISO 50 – 204800
HFR recording on FHD 120fps along with Sound and AutoFocus

Pursuing Usability in Video Production

Ethernet / PoE+ compatible
Remote Control upto 12 cameras with LUMIX Tether for Multicam
USB/LAN Tethering
IP Streaming with PC (RTP/RTSP protocol)
Simultaneous HDMI/SDI Output
Genlock IN / Timecode IN/OUT

Flexible Expandability

Ultra Compact & Lightweight
Unlimited Rec Time
SDK supported for Industrial usage and integration with customer’s applications.
Power Supply Options (AC Adaptor / Battery / PoE+)
Multiple Standard Mounts for rigging the camera

World Photography Organisation – Student and Youth Competitions 2022 shortlists announced

The World Photography Organisation recently announced the shortlisted photographers in the Student and Youth competitions of the Sony World Photography Awards 2022. Winners of Student Photographer of the Year and Youth Photographer of the Year will be announced on 12 April and will go on display as part of the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 exhibition at Somerset House, London.

The Student shortlist showcases series of works by 10 students at leading international higher education institutions. For the 2022 competition, students were invited to submit a series of five to 10 images interpreting the brief Connections. The shortlisted entries have each been chosen for their nuanced and intelligent responses to this brief.

Connections to cultural identity and community are examined by several of the projects, such as The Identity of Holland by Ezra Bohm (The Netherlands, Nederlandse Acedemie voor Beeldcreatie) which focusses on the inhabitants of the Dutch village of Urk, the last people in the Netherlands to still wear traditional dress; Becoming South African by Aidan Murgatroyd (South Africa, Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography) follows the photographer’s journey in search of a greater understanding and sense of connection to his home country after prolonged absences; Theologians by Sergey Pronin (Russian Federation, Docdocdoc School of Modern Photography) captures participants seeking spiritual connection in the summer camp of St. Tikhon’s Orthodox University’s Theological faculty; The Butcher by Dennis Mubanga Kabwe (Zambia, Open Window University Zambia) spotlights a local butcher at work in the heart of the market-place; and Cariño by Chris Rosas Vargas (USA, Parsons), a series of sentimental portraits of public spaces in the Bronx and Harlem.

Elsewhere the series explore connections through representations of togetherness as in Tiramisu by Alexander Komenda (Canada, Aalto University, Finland) which depicts Komenda’s playful collaborations with fellow students to help pass the time during the lockdowns; and Disconnected by Oriel Naxhielly Martins (Armenia, ENFO Escuela De Fotografía, Argentina), where the photographer focuses on moments of physical intimacy and the struggle of coping with isolation during the pandemic.

Connections to the past, and to family history were also central to several of the projects including Connections by Sachi Deshmukh (India, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Italy), which juxtaposes past and present through old photographs of her then newly married parents held by their now aged hands and linked together with red thread; Memories of Family by Xu Han (China Mainland, Nanjing University of the Arts) uses close-up abstract images of paint droplets and patterns to explore the photographer’s relationship with family; and Even When We’re Breathing, We’re Moving by Angela Stoll (Australia, University of Wollongong) examines the idea of movement as a passage of time through long-exposure black and white images of a dancer within an abandoned space.

The winner of Student Photographer of the Year 2022 will be selected from the ten students and announced on 12 April. Together with their university, the winner will be awarded Sony digital imaging equipment amounting to a combined total of €30,000. This year’s Student shortlist was judged by Colin Czerwinski, Founder of NOICE Magazine.

The Youth competition shortlist features seven category winners from June to December 2021, who each responded to a different monthly theme. Winner of the June competition, Elijah Baptiste (USA, 15 years old, Composition & Design) photographed his subject blindfolded and shot from below in black and white, emphasising the grace of his pose. Zinuo Shi (China Mainland, 17 years old, Street Photography) captures two women in conversation in a marketplace, while in the foreground the upside-down poster of a model gives a surreal edge to the picture. Emery Sanderson (Canada, 19 years old, Landscape) depicts a serene snowy scene, interrupted only by a solitary figure and the tracks they have left behind. Likewise, Cameron Borg (Australia, 17 years old, Culture & Travel) shows a lone human set against nature, this time a surfer photographed from above in the turbulent swell. Rayhan Mundra’s (USA, 15 years old, Wildlife & Nature) image displays a brown bear in the split-second moment of catching a salmon from a stream. Tri Nguyen (Vietnam, 18 years old, Portraiture) uses a street mirror to create a portrait from two angles, in the glow of the moonlight. Benjamin Joel (USA, 17 years old, Open Call) captured the strength and determination of a national fencing champion.

Youth Photographer of the Year is judged by Hideko Kataoka, Director of Photography at Newsweek Japan. The winner will receive a range of Sony digital imaging equipment to nurture their vision.

The overall winners in the Student, Youth, Open and Professional competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 will be announced on 12 April 2022.

STUDENT & YOUTH COMPETITIONS 2022 SHORTLISTS

STUDENT COMPETITION 2021 SHORTLIST

Aidan Murgatroyd, South Africa

Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography

Alexander Komenda, Canada

Aalto University, Finland

Angela Stoll, Australia

University of Wollongong

Chris Rosas Vargas, USA

Parsons

Dennis Mubanga Kabwe, Zambia

Open Window University Zambia

Ezra Bohm, The Netherlands

Nederlandse Acedemie voor Beeldcreatie

Oriel Naxhielly Martins, Armenia

ENFO Escuela De Fotografía, Argentina

Sachi Deshmukh, India

Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Italy

Sergey Pronin, Russian Federation

Docdocdoc School of Modern Photography

Xu Han, China Mainland

Nanjing University of the Arts

YOUTH COMPETITION 2021 SHORTLIST

COMPOSITION & DESIGN: Elijah Baptiste, USA

STREET PHOTOGRAPHY: Zinuo Shi, China Mainland

LANDSCAPE: Emery Sanderson, Canada

CULTURE & TRAVEL: Cameron Borg, Australia

WILDLIFE & NATURE: Rayhan Mundra, USA

PORTRAITURE: Tri Nguyen, Vietnam

OPEN CALL: Benjamin Joel, USA

IMAGE CREDITS

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Interview with Ms. Hsiaohua Cheng, Head of Imaging at OnePlus

It has now become a commonplace where smartphone brands are looking to push newer boundaries in imaging and the camera experience that they offer with their smartphones today. OnePlus and Hasselblad collaborated for the 9 series launched in 2021. Although the collaboration didn’t seem to offer much in the beginning, it is now starting to show its potential. Bhavya Desai spoke to Ms. Hsiaohua Cheng, Head of Imaging at OnePlus on their collab and what can the users expect for the future.

When the collaboration with Hasselblad happened (for the 9 and 9 Pro), initially users seemed disappointed. Was it always the idea to build those features in the future updates?

Creating a better camera experience has been a central tenet of OnePlus’ strategy in 2021 and will remain a key focus in the near future. Earlier this year, we inked a strategic partnership with Hasselblad to further improve the OnePlus camera experience over the next three years. Additionally, we also committed an investment of USD $150 million to develop better mobile imaging to build out our mobile imaging capabilities in our ongoing pursuit of delivering the best smartphone camera experience for our users.

Involving meticulous software calibration and multiple hours spent working with the Hasselblad team, the OnePlus 9 Series today, represents OnePlus’ biggest leap forward in terms of camera development and bring to users natural colour calibration, high dynamic range, and keen detail. With the OnePlus 9 Series, we are committed to delivering immediate benefit for OnePlus users, while continuously collaborating over the next three years to further improve the user experience and product quality for the long-term.

The XPan Mode changed the usage of the 9 and 9 Pro and we’ve started seeing the potential of this collaboration now. What else can we expect from this in the future?

Using XPan Mode on the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, users can see the world around them through a unique lens, and we are very excited about how this format is being utilised by our users and photographers around the world. Our partnership will continue to evolve our camera capabilities as we look at providing users with innovative ways of capturing images and storytelling.

Does it limit or make it difficult to offer features in cameras when the hardware is sourced and needs integration with your OS? Thoughts?

As elevating the camera experience is one of OnePlus’ core focus areas, we continue to invest towards camera development and enhancing the image quality. This year, we have established a full-fledged Camera Image Quality Lab at the OnePlus India R&D Centre. This camera IQ lab works on India specific camera requirements for OnePlus devices as well as contributes to the camera image quality tuning requirements for global regions including testing efforts for NA and EU markets. Going forward, we will continue to improve our camera performance through investments and strategic partnerships and push the boundaries of mobile imaging.

What is the overall vision of this collaboration with Hasselblad?

At OnePlus, we have always prioritised a premium user experience over everything else. We began this year through a concerted effort to significantly improve the smartphone camera experience for our users, with the expertise of a truly legendary partner in Hasselblad. Today, the Hasselblad Camera for Mobile, on both the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, represents OnePlus’ biggest leap forward ever in camera quality. Hasselblad’s pursuit of imaging quality and deep aesthetic expertise will be fully integrated into this system, continuing their legacy in imaging in OnePlus phones. The partnership will roll out in numerous phases as we look at resetting the standards for a best-in-class mobile imaging experience.

What does OnePlus aspire to offer to its users with its cameras in the future?

In the coming years, the partnership will continuously develop, starting with software improvements including colour tuning and sensor calibration and extend to other areas in the future. Through close R&D collaboration, OnePlus and Hasselblad will continue to work on developing camera systems for future OnePlus smartphones that are significantly improved.

You have worked on a project which is shot using a 9 Pro in a feature film format. Can you tell us more about that?

While shooting long format content on smartphones is relatively new in the Indian film industry, it is slowly gaining interest, feasibility and being adopted by more and more individuals in the industry. In shooting long format content using the OnePlus 9 Pro, the filmmakers in fact, found that they could incorporate unique perspectives, high dynamic range and create a lot of contrast and authenticity when shooting in a variety of settings, including low-light environments. These features allowed us to bring a fast-paced storyline to life with thrilling sequences for a one-of-a-kind feature film.

Our entire team has been thrilled to attempt this unique project of shooting an entire feature film on the OnePlus 9 Pro guided by his extensive experience. Filming on the OnePlus 9 Pro helped us bring to life the cinematic detail required to capture the essence of the storyline and emotions of the characters. This film truly demonstrates the capabilities of the OnePlus 9 Pro’s cameras, and we hope this serves as an inspiration for our community to embark on their own creative endeavours with their OnePlus devices.

Do projects like these have the anticipated impact. Thoughts?

OnePlus has consistently been recognised as a brand that brings cutting-edge technology and creates unique experiences for its community. As part of our ‘Shot on OnePlus’ efforts, we had earlier created the ‘United by Hope’ documentary to showcase the daily experiences of people from different backgrounds during the pandemic. Following the success of the SOOP documentary, we decided to take this a step further and explore the possibility of making a full-length feature film.

Since we began working on the project, I had envisioned how the final movie would turn out. After we got the footage, I was extremely pleased with how the shots turned out. The OnePlus 9 Pro’s cameras did a great job at producing stunning pictures, especially in low light settings. I believe the cameras were able to rightly capture the essence of the story. In addition to being versatile and user-friendly, OnePlus’ cameras are robust and user-friendly, making it easy even for people with little to no photography and videography experience to capture images and videos without a lot of hassle. As the first Indian “Shot on OnePlus” film, this allowed us to experiment with mobile camera technology and bring to life a wonderful storyline. We have received good feedback on this project and we sincerely hope that it will inspire our user community to follow their creative passions.

What were the features that were used the most while shooting this film?

The OnePlus 9 Pro camera made for a seamless shooting experience by providing hyper-realistic 8k 30 fps, superior HDR video recording, in-built image stabilization, and support for capturing 4K at 120 frames per second. With faster focus speeds and in-built image stabilization, the OnePlus 9 Pro also helped deliver cleaner daytime and nighttime imagery while also providing reduced motion blur with higher dynamic range in shooting videos.

The camera set-up also came with advanced Nightscape Video 2.0, which allowed us to capture bright and detailed videos, even in very dim environments. Coupled with DOL-HDR and the sequences captured with the ultra-wide camera, the camera allowed us to bring every frame to life with captivating contrasts and exciting sequences.

Tamron 18-300mm Lens Review for Sony E-Mount in Hindi

In recent times Tamron has made the all-in-one ultrawide telephoto zoom lens market a world of their own honestly. In this video we review the newly launched Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD for the Sony APSC E-mount. The price of this Rs. 62,000 and let’s see how it did in our review.

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Website link : https://tamron.in/product/b061

MRP : INR 62,000

Offer : 4-years warranty has been announced for this product(along with others) – limited period offer

Offer page : https://tamron.in/Home/fouryears

Photography Trends in 2022

Every year it is customary for us to feature an article that highlights the trends and predictions that will might become big in the coming year. This list usually includes a combination of photography styles, products, technology among others that we feel will be used/applied the most in the next year, and with 2022 around the corner there are things that potentially might be some of the biggest trends in 2022. In this article we’ve listed them and if you have read our previous articles then you would know that we usually get most of these things right.

– By Bhavya Desai

Weddings to come back full circle

For the large part of the past two years, we’ve spent most of our time in isolation or in smaller groups. This also meant that most of the celebrations like weddings have been more intimate or in a private setting. And while they have their own place and everyone enjoys that as an experience, it was believed that this will be the trend going forward. Infact I was also completely sold to that idea. But from what we’ve been witnessing in the past few months, weddings are for sure coming back full circle or circus (whatever you like). So get ready for some massive shor sharaba in 2022, which surely is great news for the photographer fraternity.

Short form Content

This will be one of the biggest trends for the year 2022 with more and more users consuming short form content thanks to social media platforms. Creators and photographers will use these platforms to showcase BTS, projects, etc. and if you aren’t one of those who hasn’t started using these features, now would be a good time to start. The potential of providing a sneak peek into your world and amplifying your reach via such content is going to be golden.

Content to be King

While content has always been important, the explosion of creators, social platforms, etc. have also increased the amount of content that is now available for viewing. And more often than not you find a lot of noise rather than meaningful content. But 2022 will be a time that viewers will become more selective when it comes to consuming content, whether still or video. So if you are a photographer or a creator then I would pay double attention to what you create in 2022 since it will be even more important this year.

NFTs in Photography

For certain 2022 will see more photographers/artist try out NFTs in photography. NFTs are Non-Fungible Tokens and I am not certain if they will be around for many years to come, but the sort of success that they recently got, their popularity will surely increase more in 2022. Artists will try their hands at NFTs in 2022 and if they will taste success, then it will plant the seed for the years to come.

Camera and Smartphone brand collabs

We’ve already seen a number of collaborations between camera manufacturers and phone brands. And this is only natural since cameras play such a big part in influencing the buyers’ decision today. But while the both these segments are collaborating since the past few years, the true potential of what they can achieve isn’t there yet. But in 2022, I feel these will start shaping up with great meaning. The phones will start offering superior features, better cameras, better technology, thanks to the results maturing from such collabs that’ve been initiated over the years.

Candids are the Only Thing Now

Everyone knows Candid Photography has been around for a while. It really isn’t a new concept anymore. But what is about to change is the sheer application of that style in 2022. With photography now becoming more personal, candid is the future with lesser application to commercial outlook in weddings. For instance, in wedding photography you’ll now find dedicated photographers only for the bride and only for the groom, probably one only for the families as well. These are uncommon today, but in 2022 you’ll see more of such trends where dedicated candid photographers/videographers will be used with commercial ideas thrown out of the window for a new style of services to evolve.

Drones, drones and more drones

Drones automatically have been qualifying in our list for the past few years and they’ll continue to do so may be for the next few years as well. With technology getting better and better with what drones can achieve, like newer shots, angles, scenes, photographers and creators will continue to use them extensively in 2022, especially with the norms now relaxing slightly towards their applications.

Death of the DSLRs?

I am on the fence with this point honestly. Every time I feel that DSLRs are done, some manufacturer springs in and surprises me with a new product. But honestly, I think now the time has come when DSLRs or at least new products might be done. I don’t see many launches happening for the next few years and the remaining few manufacturers that are still making them might also stick to only a product or two in every few years. But with some of the new products being launched still doing the rounds, you never know what happens.

Affordable Mirrorless Full-Frames

This as a category of cameras will grow exponentially for the next few years to come. Products with great potential have already been launched in the market and from the popularity that they are getting, it is a matter of time when products with better features at a more affordable price will start emerging from all manufacturers.

Plus Size and Dark Models

We are always shooting subjects in Fashion and Commercial Photography who for the longest time were considered to be perfect models. Unfortunately, that system and belief is severely flawed since we’re tuned to like people in a particular body shape and skin colour, but in the last two years these inhibitions are changing and more plus sized and dark skin models are used in global and mainstream campaigns. And this is a stance that is now adopted by some of the biggest brands globally and 2022 will mark an important change in this trend moving forward.

Chip Shortage

Now this really isn’t a trend but an important update on the chip shortages that plagued every industry in 2021. One of the biggest challenges for any industry in 2021 was acquiring microchips that power every smart product. And the camera industry was no different with shortage in supply of products still on-going. In 2022 also most manufacturers will face this challenge, so be ready to see some delays.

So this rounds up the trends that we feel will become big in the year 2022. Do let us know in the comments what you think of them or if there is something that we have missed.

Sony develops world’s first stacked CMOS image sensor technology with 2-layer transistor pixel

Sony has created the world’s first 1 stacked CMOS image sensor technology with 2 Layer Transistor Pixel. Whereas photodiodes and pixel transistors in typical CMOS image sensors share the same substrate, Sony’s innovative technology divides photodiodes and pixel transistors on independent substrate layers. This innovative architecture almost doubles 2 saturation signal level 3 compared to traditional image sensors, broadens dynamic range, and decreases noise, resulting in significantly improved imaging qualities. The pixel structure of the new technology will allow pixels to preserve or improve their present qualities at not only current but also reduced pixel sizes.

Sony made the announcement during the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, which began on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

A stacked CMOS image sensor is made up of a pixel chip made up of back lit pixels layered atop a logic chip where signal processing circuits are built. Photodiodes for converting light to electrical signals and pixel transistors for regulating the signals are located on the same layer of the pixel chip. Increasing the saturation signal level within form-factor limits is critical for achieving great image quality with a broad dynamic range.

Sony’s new design represents a step forward in stacked CMOS image sensor technology. Sony placed the photodiodes and pixel transistors on separate substrates stacked one on top of the other using its unique stacking process.

In contrast, photodiodes and pixel transistors in traditional stacked CMOS image sensors are located on the same substrate. The novel stacking technique permits the use of topologies that allow for the optimization of the photodiode and pixel transistor layers, doubling the saturation signal level relative to conventional image sensors and, as a result, increasing the dynamic range.

Furthermore, because pixel transistors other than transfer gates (TRG), such as reset transistors (RST), select transistors (SEL), and amp transistors (AMP), occupy a photodiode-free layer, the size of the amp transistors may be expanded. Sony was able to significantly reduce noise in nighttime and other dark-location photos by increasing the size of amp transistors. This new technology’s increased dynamic range and noise reduction will avoid underexposure and overexposure in situations with a mix of bright and dim lighting (e.g., backlit settings) and enable high-quality, low-noise photographs even in low-light (e.g., interior, nighttime) circumstances.

Sony’s 2-Layer Transistor Pixel technology will help to realise increasingly high-quality imagery, such as smartphone pictures.

Researchers have created an ultra-compact camera the size of a salt grain

Princeton University and the University of Washington researchers have created an imaging system the size of a coarse grain of salt. It is based on a metasurface with 1.6 million cylindrical posts and functions similarly to a camera sensor. Each post functions as an optical antenna, receiving light to form the optical wavefront, and then developing a high-quality picture in full colour using AI algorithms. Traditional cameras employ a sophisticated set of plastic and glass lenses to bend light onto a sensor, which transmits impulses electronically. The new method is based on metasurface, which is a thin layer made up of individual microscopic parts designed to refract light in any desired direction.

Returning to the camera, this metasurface, and its cylindrical posts, the novelty lies in designing the right tube design and signal processing method that can create an actual image. Instead of operating like a laser, which created hazy, distorted pictures with a limited field of vision, the metasurface camera was able to record a full-color snapshot. The primary use for this new sort of camera will be medical: robots will be able to perform minimally invasive endoscopy to identify and cure ailments.

Because the metasurface is made of silicon nitride, it can be mass manufactured fast and at a cheaper cost than lenses for ordinary cameras. This is the first time that researchers have adopted a system in which optical technology is used in the front end and neural processing is used in the back end. According to experts, this innovation will pave the way for “totally alternative ways of manufacturing gadgets in the future.”

OnePlus Nord 2 PAC-MAN Edition: What’s Best & Which One to Buy?

OnePlus recently launched their latest Nord 2 PacMan Edition phone in India and this launch marks the first time that they are launching a game themed phone. The OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition is only available in one option: 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for a price of Rs. 37,999, which is Rs. 3,000 more than the OnePlus Nord 2 of the same variant. And with the consumers finding value for money an important factor to choose between products they buy these days, in this video we will tell you what’s different between the 2 phones and which should you buy?

The Design

When it comes to design, the first thing you will notice when it comes to the phone is a noticeable difference. The rear panel of the Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition is carved with the Pac-Man gamified concept. And it’s not only the back that has a gamified concept, everything from the box to the cover exudes this theme. The box contains a concealed chamber at the bottom that reveals the phone’s special cover which also has the Pac-Man theme carved on it.

The phone’s rear panel has been updated with radium and glows in the dark with a green neon Pac-Man maze that looks incredibly cool. In addition, the phone now features a new blue colour alert slider on the right, which OnePlus has been famous for a long time.

The User Interface

When it comes to the user interface, this is what we liked the most about the phone since it is both inventive and appealing. The entire UI of the phone is built on a Pac-Man gamified concept, and once you get your hands on it, it’s impossible to go back to any other phone. This phone is incredibly alive and colourful, from the start of the phone through the theme, wallpaper, fingerprint animation and hidden easter eggs as well.

Looking at the amount of work that has gone into the OS in terms of UI design for this edition has really surprised us. The company has made significant improvements to the UI, including icons, animation and a style that gives the phone a vintage vibe. Also, when charging, the phone displays a fun animation of Pac-Man running behind the pellets, which are very cool touches.

The phone also comes with PAC-MAN 256 pre-installed, and as you play more and reach new levels and highscores, the phone will unlock hidden features such as new wallpapers, themes, and so on. The game is extremely addictive, transporting you back to a time when the game was a popular pastime.

The Camera

The OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition has the same camera and specifications as the OnePlus Nord 2. Though it has a new filter called Paconomaly that adds a lot of fun to shooting photographs with little Pac-Man and Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde (4 Ghost of Pac-Man) in the filter. Also, instead of the yellow colour theme from the Nord 2, the camera now has a blue colour Pac-Man theme. Aside from the filter and colour, the camera area has no surprises.

The Specs

The specifications, like the camera, are empty of surprises. Everything about the OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition is identical to that of the OnePlus Nord 2. The phone has a Dimensity 1200 CPU from MediaTek, a 90 Hz AMOLED display panel, and a 4500 mAh battery with 65W rapid charging. In terms of performance, the phone performs admirably for a phone in this price range. And it is not expected to be premium in terms of performance, as no smartphone in this price bracket is.

The Price

Finally, let’s talk about the most crucial aspect: the pricing. The OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition is only available in one option: 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for Rs. 37,999, which is Rs. 3,000 more than the OnePlus Nord 2 of the same variant.

Conclusion

The most important question is whether you should get the OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition or the OnePlus Nord 2. We think that you should take that extra dip into your wallet for Rs. 3000 and get Pac-Man Edition since that extra money is definitely worth it and will also offer you a really nice UI, design, a Pac-Man vibe that you will understand once you have it in your hands.

It also feels entirely distinct from the Oxygen OS, which is an icing on the cake. In terms of design, it feels more luxurious than the standard OnePlus Nord 2. So don’t think about it too much and spend that additional money on the phone so you can have your Pac-Man as soon as possible.

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OnePlus Nord 2 vs PacMan Edition Review: Which to Buy?

In this video we review the newly launched OnePlus Nord 2 PacMan Edition vs the OnePlus Nord 2 to find out what is different and new in the phone. We also tell which one should you buy between the Nord 2 or the Nord 2 PacMan Edition.

The OnePlus Nord 2 PacMan edition is for Rs. 37,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage. So should you buy it?

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Best Photo and Video Tips for OnePlus 9 Pro

In this video we give you the best Photo and Video tips for shooting with the OnePlus 9 Pro. With more and more people using their phones to shoot pictures and video we thought we will give you the best tips that you can use for the OnePlus 9 series. Although we have used the OnePlus 9 Pro for this video you can apply these photo and video tips to any other phone as well.

Let us know in the comments what you thought of them and how did you use these tips.

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