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Depstech 86T-5M review | Digital Camera World

Digital Camera World Verdict

The Depstech 86T-5M is an excellent value-for-money endoscope which – as long you’re not hoping to connect to an iPhone – provides a solution more than adequate for occasional DIY needs, or retrieving lost items from tricky spots. We liked the simple lighting control and were impressed with the usefulness of the adapters. If we were being picky, the magnet is tricky to use – but ferrous metals need some volume; it’s hard to blame physics. Remembering this costs little more than a good delivery pizza and is impressive; adding the fun of creative uses through the webcam connection and it seems like a bargain.

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Pros

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  Works with Android, Widows, MacOS

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  No need for separate power

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  Analog brightness control for lights

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  USB-A and MicroUSB adapters

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  Can be used for live streaming

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  No Lightning Port connector, no iPhone

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  Probe attachments container is fiddly

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  Image quality suffers from artifacts

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  Depstech-View app asks for email

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The best borescopes, endoscopes or inspection cameras – call them what you will – have moved from being a rare curiosity to a tool most DIY enthusiasts, not to mention serious mechanics or plumbers, don’t like to go without. The ability to look inside machines, or under floorboards, without having to undertake a huge amount of demolition first is difficult to overstate.

Depstech, and their competitors, sell devices in three broad categories – wireless, wired, and all-in-one. The later is a complete tool for professional work, while both wired and wireless tend to offer a much cheaper entry point (you’ll provide the screen with your phone or other device).

The wired option connects to a computer (or USB-friendly phone) much like a webcam which also means it can be a creative tool, allowing you to record, or even live broadcast directly from a tiny camera on a probe. Perhaps you’re doing a live vlog about living inside your Lego city?

Whatever the case, the USB endoscope is a flexible device (literally and metaphorically). The model we’re reviewing here, the Depstech 86T-5MP is one of a series (86T) – slightly smaller diameter probes are an option with lower resolution cameras.

(Image credit: Adam Juniper)

(Image credit: Adam Juniper)

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Depstech 86T-5M specifications

Resolution: 2592 x 1944 pixels
Camera diameter: 8.5mm (0.33in)
Cable length: 5m (16.5ft)
Focus range: 70 – 400mm (2.8-15.7in)
Ingress Protection: IP67 (camera only)
Field of view: 80˚
Connection port: USB-C (USB-A and MicroUSB adapters included)
Accessories: Hook, magnet, side-view mirror

The Depstech-View app allows you to see and record using the camera on an Android device. (Image credit: Adam Juniper)

Depstech 86T-5M features

With a camera at one end and the USB connector at the other, and a semi-rigid cable this is a pretty bare-bones device. The 5-megapixel image sensor is surrounded by six LEDs and a thumb wheel on a nub about the size of a thumb stick adjusts the illumination.

In terms of accessories, Depstech have provided enough USB adapters to connect to any Android phone – but they’ve not seen fit to license Apple’s Lighting port so this is definitely not a tool for iPhone users (MacOS, on the other hand, will have no trouble identifying the camera like any other, and you can capture stills and video using Photo Booth).

At the business end of the device, the lens can be augmented with one of three accessories; a hook, a magnet, or a mirror which directs the view to the side.

The mirror attachment for side view and the magnet attachment has retrieved a nut (Image credit: Adam Juniper)

Depstech 86T-5M build and handling

Tweaking the lighting with the thumb wheel requires a very gentle touch, but there is enough resistance for it to operate and we were pleased to use an ‘analog’ device to set brightness rather than limited steps.

The probe end is made of metal, with the different attachments screwing on in place of the standard collar which serves to protect the lens and screw thread. This proved reasonably painless; the most problematic aspect was removing the film which protected the tiny mirror without scratching it. 

Using the attachments is a bit of an issue in dark environments; the mirror reflects some of the light from the rim so lighting must be very low, while the magnet blocks a good chunk of the view and also reflects anything but the weakest light settings.

Working with the magnet probe (Image credit: Adam Juniper)

Depstech 86T-5M performance

If your only experience with similar endoscopes has been via wi-fi devices, then the unarguable reliability of a wired connection will impress here. The videos we recorded were at 30fps, and looked it, but the camera was still able to detect color and detail without any issues (though it is a stretch to call the video five megapixels – Photo Booth recorded 1620 x 1080).

Having the semi-rigid flex heading straight into your computer or phone can put a lot of pressure on the connection (or just flip a handset right over), which is something you’ll need to bear in mind, especially if using adapters at the USB end. It is a strong flex, and responds to being bent into shape as you’d hope.

Image taken using Photo Booth (and an inset showing the model the camera was exploring) (Image credit: Adam Juniper)

This is a sample video clip with the mirror probe attachment from the Depstech 86T-5M

Depstech 86T-5M verdict

The Depstech 86T-5M solves the image reliability issue we’d had with wireless endoscopes without making us dig any deeper into our pockets – it even seems to have the same camera probe as the one we’ve seen on the Depstech WF028-5M though not the jaunty yellow flex. At the same time all the accessories we could imagine are included, including a side mirror which might not make up for not having a dual-lens device like the Depstech DS500 but is definitely a good economy alternative.  

We didn’t like the fact that this device wouldn’t befriend Apple phones, though that is down in large part to the fruity firm’s resistance to the otherwise all-conquering USB-C connector. We did, however, enjoy using a MacBook with the camera and couldn’t help but be enthused by the creative possibilities, as well as the DIY ones. 

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With over 20 years of expertise as a tech journalist, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge across a vast number of product categories, including timelapse cameras, home security cameras, NVR cameras, photography books, webcams, 3D printers and 3D scanners, borescopes, radar detectors… and, above all, drones.  

Adam is our resident expert on all aspects of camera drones and drone photography, from buying guides on the best choices for aerial photographers of all ability levels to the latest rules and regulations on piloting drones. 

He is the author of a number of books including The Complete Guide to Drones, The Smart Smart Home Handbook, 101 Tips for DSLR Video and The Drone Pilot’s Handbook. 

Depstech DS500 review | Digital Camera World

Digital Camera World Verdict

While the DS500 is a deeper dip into the pocket than strictly necessary for occasional tasks, it also takes inspection in its stride in a way other solutions just don’t. The solidly built handset, not to mention the all-important probe’s dual-lens camera, all backed up with the ability to record mean you’ll not need to replace this tool for a long while. As a bonus the accessories are great and the built-in torch is genuinely useful (and has a super-cool trigger switch).

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Pros

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  Rugged but not over-heavy body

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  Records stills or video to TF card

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  5-inch screen

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  Up to 7 hours on one charge

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  Excellent picture and focus range

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  Case and accessories included

Cons

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  Screen isn’t very rugged

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  Camera switching could be better

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  Not especially compact

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  Only 3 brightness levels for probe

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An endoscope can help to accelerating many DIY and professional tasks, and in many cases save time and money by circumventing the removal of floorboards or, for automotive enthusiasts, the lifting out of half an engine just to get a closer look at a concealed component. Aside from medical, there are three broad categories of endoscope (or ‘inspection camera’ if you prefer): USB and wireless – both of which borrow a phone screen – and all-in-one video devices like the Depstech DS500.

Depstech caters for all these categories, and also offer a variety of different camera probes for the end of the semi-rigid flex; the DS500 includes a dual camera design, which not only features a forward-pointing camera, but a second looking out to one side (yet it manages this with a slightly narrower probe than the wireless WF028).

(Image credit: Adam Juniper)

Depstech DS500 specifications

Resolution: 1920 x 1088 pixels
Probe diameter: 7.9mm (0.31in)
Cable length: 5m (16.5ft)
Focus range: 41 – 5000mm (1.6-198in)
Ingress Protection: IP67 (camera only)
Field of view: 178˚
Charging port: USB-C
Accessories: Hook, Magnetic catch, Hard Case

(Image credit: Adam Juniper)

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Depstech DS500 features

The DS500 is a solidly built inspection camera built around its 5-inch IPS screen, presumably a component which might find its way into a cellular phone, although it is not a touch screen; all operation is via the six buttons beneath (and power button at the top). Key operations include switching between the two cameras on the probe, both which can return a 1080P signal, rotating the image by 180˚, and choosing from the three brightness settings for the lights built into the probe. The main body also has a handy built in LED flashlight operated by a firm trigger-like switch.

The system houses a 5000 mAh battery, charged via a USB-C connector, which provides a generous seven hours of power for the screen and removable probe cable. For those who want to capture what they see, the device can capture video and pictures to a TF (microSD) card.

(Image credit: Adam Juniper)

Depstech DS500 build and handling

The DS500 makes a good first impression, not least because it arrives in a good quality zipped hard case. Open it up and you’ll find the main unit opposite a welcome guide and, underneath a padded flap, the flex and accessories. Attaching the camera cable is via a screwed 5-pin socket on the back, while a 32GB TF card is already in the socket next to the charging port (though both, and a recessed reset button, are safely hidden beneath a rubber seal). The weight is a reassuring 438g (about a pound), rising to 622g with the flex attached; in no way too heavy to use and the plastic feels firm if not luxurious.

Pressing the backlit rubber buttons requires a firm press; and a menu can be invoked which is operated using the same keys which control the probe brightness in normal operation. Once you’ve set a language and date-and-time here for your recording’s metadata there isn’t a lot more to do.

Operating the probe is much the same as other endoscopes in terms of pushing the semi-rigid flex down a hole, with the exception that a long-press of the image rotation button (top left of the cluster) switches lenses. The side lens has only one LED to illuminate its view.

(Image credit: Adam Juniper)

Depstech DS500 performance

The device powers up quickly, with only a brief flash of the ‘Depstech’ logo before you’re looking through the camera and able to work. General operation is easier to manage than some, and the menu isn’t challenging either. Image quality is good, especially from the front camera, though we’d argue that despite Desptech’s claim, the image isn’t sharp much beyond a meter (3ft) – but that’s still far better than most. There is, of course, noise and grain, especially in the darker areas, but nothing to complain about.

That said, the system isn’t without its quirks. The saved video is 720p at 25.34fps – more than fast enough to review but not the 30fps many would expect. Photos are saved at 1920 x 1088 pixels (assuming you choose the higher resolution), which is as much resolution as you need in the points of sharpest focus and illumination (inevitably the light is brighter near the probe).

While it was useful that an icon appears indicating when you’ve selected the side camera, we did find it a little odd that there was no choice of brightness. 

This image shows the inside of a hand-crafted clothing model (the inset shows the probe in use) (Image credit: Adam Juniper)

This is a sample of video from the Depstech DS500. In the clip you can see a few changes of brightness 

Depstech DS500 verdict

The DS500 is a fine tool, more than capable of performing its duties even in a rough and tumble environment. The build is confidence inspiring, always appreciated in the kind of environment where serious work is being done, and we really appreciated the case and addition of magnet as well as standard hook – you’ll never lose a screw again.

Our main complaint is that the 180˚ image rotation and camera swap functions are performed by the same button, the latter requiring a long (3 sec) press; these are both core functions and it’s a real shame it isn’t easier to swap lenses. We’d also like to see a choice of frame rates for the video, but this is not a device meant to compete in the cinema so it’s not essential.

Since neither complaint really prevents the tool from performing its duties, we have no problem recommending the DS500 as an addition to any serious pro or enthusiast’s tool shelf.

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HD IP camera snake 960H, audio, PoE

Product code: 42-017

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20m cable for video/audio/power
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Product description snake 960H HD IP camera, audio, PoE

Snake 960H HD IP camera, audio, PoE – this camera can be hidden anywhere – only 10x10mm lens allows you to capture images already through a 2mm hole . It records high quality video with HD 9 sound60H.

Features:

Sony CCD Sensor 960H
Xvision Megapixel HD 3.7mm Pinhole Lens Viewing Angle 78°
X1K Xvision DSP – Resolution 700TVL (960×576) – 0.01 Lux Low Light Sensitivity 900 57 Automatic digital noise reduction
Built-in microphone for high quality sound
PoE compatible
Comes with 1m connection cable and Xvision X100VS video server (compatible with Xvision PRO-HD recorders)

Specifications:

Brand: Xvision Pro HD
Model Number: IP-XC960SC
Model: 960H Cover
Water Resistant: No
Vandalism Resistant: No
Motorized Tilt/Rotate: No 9005 7 Digital zoom: No
Audio : Yes
Mounting: wall, ceiling
Product dimensions WxHxD (mm): 74x23x12
Product weight: 0.10 kg
Shipping dimensions WxHxD (mm): 340x340x450
Shipping weight: 2.0 kg
Image sensor type: Sony 1/ 3″ Super HAD CCD
Image Sensor Resolution: 960H
Minimum Illumination: 0. 1 lux
Night Vision: Yes
Other Functions: Auto Electronic Aperture, Auto Gain Control, Noise Reduction (Digital Noise Reduction)
Lens: 3.6mm
Viewing Angle: 78
Compression video: H.264
Video streams: 16Kbps-8000Kbps
Stream types: Compound stream/video stream
Video resolution and frame rate: 704×576 25fps
Network connection: RJ45 (10/100 BASE- T)
Wi-Fi support: N/A
Supported network protocols: TCP, UDP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, NTP, DNS, DDNS, DHCP, ARP, Bonjour, UPnP, RTSP, TRP, TRCP, PPPoE, 3GPP, ICMP, IGMP, SAMBA
Remote access: support for Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox; Mobile Phone – Android, iPhone
User Authentication: Yes
Simultaneous Viewing: 20
Power Requirements: Power over Ethernet: No
Operating Voltage: DC 12V
Power Consumption: <6W
Easy Fit: Yes (via Ethernet adapter)
Motion detection: Yes
Pre-orders: No
Security tours: No
Email alerts: Yes
On-board recording: Yes
Alarms: Yes
Software: Yes

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K&F Dual Lens Endoscopy Camera, HD 1080P Borescope, 5.

5mm Endoscopy Snake Camera with Metal Cable and 4.3″ IPS Hard Screen, 8 LED Lights, 32G Plumbing Camera, Gadgets for Men

Why choose the leading IPS hard screens?

Our dual chamber borescopes use advanced LCD panel technology. A hard IPS screen is not only “tougher” but also has better picture quality.

1. Fast response speed: liquid crystal molecular arrangement difference, the IPS screen also changes the two vertical electrodes of the soft screen to a horizontal arrangement, which accelerates the liquid crystal molecular deflection speed, thus improving the screen response speed. The longstanding problem of LCD smearing is solved, moving images are clear and smooth. The viewing angle of the IPS hard screen can reach 178 degrees.
2. Wide viewing angle: This means that there is no obvious difference in the color and clarity of the picture regardless of whether you view it from the front or from the side.
3.The Colors Are More Realistic: IPS hard screens are purer than soft screens when displaying pure black images, and the images show rich layers and high contrast. The IPS screen can provide clearer black scene images through smooth grayscale levels.
4.The Screen Is Firmer: Due to the unique horizontal molecular structure of the IPS hard screen, it has no water streaks, shadows and flashes when touched. The screen quality is extremely stable, and the lifespan will be improved compared to soft screen. The 50,000 hours of the screen has increased to more than 70,000 hours.
5.Environmental Protection And Power Saving: The IPS hard screen reduces the thickness of the liquid crystal layer and changes the light transmittance of the liquid crystal screen. The reduction of the backlight source power achieves the effect of energy saving and environmental protection.

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What Makes This Endoscope Unique From Others?

Heat-Resistance: Cable–32°F to 221°Fmax(0°C to 105°C), recommended to use below 176°F; Camera–32°F to 150°F(0°C to 65°C), Perfect for mechanic work like car engine/cylinder/HAVC/electronic equipment.
All Round Protection: We specially wrap the cables in nylon bags. Not only protect the cable and lens during transportation, but also protect the lens from scratches and keep the cable clean during use. The host has covered with silicone protective shell, the screen has protective film and you will get the protective cap for front lens.
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IPS Screen Better Than LCD: Anti-blur 2.0 and ensure grabs ultra-clear picture; upgraded color flipping and brightness conversion to view the real high-quality images; Thinner monitor panel, improve display effect; full-view angle.
Anti-Interference Signal Transfer: Enhanced signal transfer, giving you smooth and fluid video without latency.

Industrial-Grade Aviation Connector

Compared with other ordinary plastic wires(cannot be plugged or unplugged). Our detachable & professional aerospace connector is perfect fixed with threaded knobs, making your data transmission more stable and faster. Bring you device stronger and more durable than others on the market.

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Why 24-Megapixels is Still the Best Resolution

I believe in a happy medium, somewhere between too little and too much. Aristotle defended this view with his Golden Mean, the middle ground between excess and deficiency. Apply it to the pleasures of life, to your emotions, to your decision-making, and it makes practical sense. Even digital photography follows Aristotle’s wisdom.

I recently found myself selling a Leica Q2 in favor of its inspiration, the Leica M. Having begun snapping photos in the film era, and having experienced the ineffable finesse of prints from a film Leica CM I owned years ago, I immediately revered my pre-owned M10. Gradients overlapped like silk sheets, and colors came out rich yet unsaturated. It reminded me of film.

Its images were rendered so softly, so smoothly, and yet full of character and detail that I disregarded Aristotle and wanted more. Such an ethereal quality can hardly be amplified, though.

An unedited M10 shot. Photo by Daniel O’Neil

More detail, more information, more cropping power: I sought more resolution than a 24-megapixel sensor could provide. Expecting the same M10 look, yet augmented by an additional 16-megapixels, I further eroded my credit limit and purchased a pre-owned M10-R.

It took a few days of shooting the M10-R, and analyzing the photos in editing, to recognize a departure from the M10 look. I found incredible detail and cropping power in the R images, but the smoothness had been replaced by what some call the “clinical” look. The photos looked too precise, too real. The subtleties were gone, as was the M10 I hastily sold to fund my plunge into high resolution.

Revisiting my M10 shots, I felt that warm, fuzzy feeling again. Smoothness soothed me like nectar (or something stronger). In a panic, I consulted a photographer friend and mentor who is also a Leica Akademie instructor. He explained what I was seeing, and why.

“Crunchy detail,” he wrote me in an email. “The images come out nice and crisp, the additional resolution giving more definition to the edges and potentially more ‘pop’ to the image — at the expense of smoothness, though. What I have described here is a common theme these days, when pixel density is sky-high.”

An unedited M10-R shot. Photo by Daniel O’Neil

By trading the M10 for more resolution, I had scrapped the Golden Mean. In another panic, I canceled the sale of my M10, had it returned to sender, posted the M10-R for sale, and became a 24-megapixel black sheep.

Everyone’s photographic ambitions differ. Some like pixel peeping, some make fine art, and some hardly take the time to sort and edit the endless shots our memory cards can hold. My purpose for making photos, besides the pleasure of working with a legendary manual camera and seeing the world through a viewfinder, is to publish them alongside my printed words in magazines. If you were to believe a previous PetaPixel opinion piece on 24-megapixels and obsolescence, for this particular pursuit I should be fine relying on an M10’s resolution. I disagree, however, with the author’s call for joining the high-resolution arms race.

The Akademie instructor examined the issue differently: “The conversation isn’t about what people are losing by going to 40-plus-megapixels, only about what they’re gaining.”

With high resolution, photography gains that clinical look — hyperrealism, the opposite of natural — and more noise due to the smaller, denser pixels. But we pariahs consider these gains a loss. For purist M shooters, high-resolution also subtracts some of that legacy “Leica look.” Images that appear excessively digital do not remind us of film, the muse of the M series.

An unedited M10 shot. Photo by Daniel O’Neil

Photography, and all art, remains absolutely subjective. Most people today enjoy the highly digitized look, saturated with detail and color. They like shooting and editing such images, testing the limits of camera technology, and that’s great. But with the proliferation of high-resolution cameras today, and their approachability in terms of price and simplicity of use, it becomes important to ask where the boundaries lie, and whether we’re moving too far from the Golden Mean.

I put this question to a seasoned Leica store employee, who answered rhetorically.

“We’re getting more resolution out of our cameras, but do we need it?”

Street and landscape photographers aside, most of us don’t crop heavily. Few amateur photographers print their work these days, she noted, let alone make prints beyond 20-by-30 inches. A few years ago, however, the Bellevue Leica Store gallery presented a show that featured a 34-by-54-inch print made from a 24-megapixel camera.

Philip Blair’s “Solitude: Snow & Ice” show at the Leica Store Bellevue, 2018. Photo: Leica Store Bellevue

I asked her about a pivot back to 24-megapixels one day, and she said it’s already happening. Leica’s new SL2-S, released in December 2020, uses a state-of-the-art backlit CMOS sensor with 24-megapixels of resolution. It outsells the SL2. Even the new M11, released in January 2022, nods toward the benefits of lower resolution by offering a pixel-shift sensor capable of registering images with 60, 38, or 18-megapixels.

“I see the bell curve flattening,” she told me. “It’s the rule of diminishing returns.”

60-megapixels make sense for genres like architecture or intricate landscapes as well as for those who need to do any kind of intense cropping, but portraitists dread such detail in their subjects’ faces. Such high-resolution images also generate massive files which can slow down a camera, quickly fill a hard drive, and freeze up a computer.

An M10-R shot edited in Photoshop. Photo by Daniel O’Neil

Ultimately, though, she posed the essential, defining question that should determine which sensor you choose: “What do you want your images to look like?”

Another professional I consulted, a longtime employee at a major California camera shop, explained how in the past two or three years, high-resolution has jumped from the high-end cameras into the mid-range price points. This democratization is good for the industry, he said. But he also expressed concerns that marketing makes consumers feel like they always need what’s new, the latest, even though they might not require so much firepower in a sensor.

“A Nikon Z6 (24-megapixels) isn’t as sophisticated as a Z7 or a Z9,” he said. “Those have more megapixels, therefore, you think that more megapixels are ultimately better. So, if you’ve got a Nikon Z6, you think, ‘Well, this does the job, but the Z7 (45.7-megapixels) is obviously better.’”

He continued by naming a few cameras in the 24-megapixel range that stand out, despite their “low” resolution. Fuji’s XP-4 and Ricoh’s GR cameras, for example, render film-like images — maybe not when pixel peeping, but definitely when printed, he said. Granted, those are not full-frame sensors, but they still fall short of full-frame 40-plus-megapixels.

An M10 shot edited in Photoshop. Photo by Daniel O’Neil

Another category of cameras has become popular with all kinds of photographers today, he noted. Backlitsensors, as found in the Sony Alpha 7S and the Leica SL2-S, create something like night vision.

“They see things your eyes can’t see, like in the night sky at Joshua Tree, or in a music venue or bar. It’s really magical,” he said.

Of course, he then mentioned how the new Leica M11 can do this too with its backlit sensor, but also allows for triple resolution and renders a smooth, film-like quality. This means, if only I could afford it, I could have something like my desired M10 look at 18-megapixels, the manageable file size of 36-megapixels, and the cropping ability of 60-megapixels, all in one camera, depending on my needs. What would Aristotle make of such a spread? Maybe such all-encompassing technology finally respects the Golden Mean.

The sources cited in this story preferred to remain anonymous.

Image credits: Header photo by Daniel O’Neil

Update 4/30: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the Alpha 7S II featured a 24-megapixel sensor. We apologize for the error.

How Much Resolution Do You Really Need?

The spec sheets on today’s flagship digital cameras are impressive to say the least. Nikon offers 36, Sony 42, and Canon’s 5DS a staggering 51 megapixels. And that’s just right now, and that’s not touching the likes of Hasselblad and Phase One 100MP offerings. Ever since digital cameras began to supplant film as the industry standard, resolution has been the headline feature of every camera along the way.

The trend of packing more and more pixels onto our image sensors doesn’t seem to be slowing down, as every year we marvel at the newest staggering megapixel number, only to see that number surpassed mere months later. However, in this relentless contest for king of the resolution mountain, it seems rare that we stop and ask the question: how much resolution do we actually NEED?

Naturally, the answer to this question will be a personal one and dependent on a number of factors, but there are a few constants that can help you as a photographer, to answer it for yourself. For example, we have standards in place to describe the abilities of the human eye, and unless your intended audience is a nest of bald eagles, these guidelines can suggest the point of diminishing returns, resolution-wise.

What is Camera Resolution?

First, it’s important to understand what we’re talking about when we describe the resolution of a photo. Resolution is essentially the ability of the human eye, camera sensor, printer, or screen to differentiate between two points. To calculate this ability, you need two key pieces of information: the distance between the two points, and the relative viewing distance from those points. Imagine that you’ve lit two candles, placed them 1 foot apart, and drove a mile away from them. At this distance, you would most likely be unable to tell if you were looking at one candle or two. In order to see that there are, in fact, two candles, you would need to move them further apart, or get closer to them.

This relationship between size and distance can be described as an angle, in degrees or arcminutes, where 1 degree = 60 arcminutes. For reference, the size of the full moon when viewed from earth is about 1/2 degree or 30 arcminutes. This is a necessary basis element to understand.

Resolution of The Human Eye

I hear you asking, nay, begging the question: what is the resolution of the human eye?

20/20 vision is described as being 1 arcminute. This equates to a factor of 1/3438. Using the candle example again, this means that someone with 20/20 vision would be able to begin to differentiate the candles, 1 foot apart, from 3,438 feet away, or 0.65 mile. Of course, most adults have worse than 20/20 vision, and some have better than 20/20, but as this is the standard for fighter pilots, let’s use it as a basis for our measure of what we “need” in a photo.

However, we don’t generally look at photos from over half a mile away, so this number still doesn’t get to the heart of the matter. Let’s convert this to a more applicable scale. To determine the resolution of the human eye at a distance of 12 inches, we would divide 12 by 3438, and we get about 0.0035 inch. 1/0.0035 = approx. 286 ppi (points/pixels per inch). Finally we’ve gotten back to a measurement that photographers are used to. So, if we slightly exceed this number, 286, up to a nice round 300 ppi, people with 20/20 vision will no longer be able to see individual pixels, and your photo will look smooth and sharp, from a distance of 12 inches.

Best Resolution for Print Size

This benchmark of 300 ppi still doesn’t quite bring us to the resolution we need, as ppi only describes pixel density, and is therefore only part of the equation. In order to determine the ideal resolution of an image at 300 ppi, you still need the finished size of the image. Or, to work backwards, using the resolution of your camera, you can determine the maximum print size at this magical pixel density.

Camera	Megapixels	Actual Pixel Dimensions	Print size at 300 ppi
iPhone 7	12	4608 x 2592	15.36” x 8.64”
Fujifilm X-T2	24	6000 x 4000	20” x 13. 3”
Nikon D810	36	7360 x 4912	24.5” x 16.37”
Sony A7Rii	42	7952 x 5304	25.5” x 17.68”
Canon 5DS	51	8688 x 5792	28.96” x 19.3”

If you’re shooting any of these high-megapixel cameras and printing your photos at smaller sizes than those listed above, you’re theoretically wasting resolution, as the camera is capturing more detail than the human eye can see. Of course, it’s often useful to be able to crop into these large files and retain detail and image quality, and it’s always better to have too much resolution than not enough. If you already know the final size at which a particular image will be printed, you can easily determine the minimum resolution you’ll need by multiplying the dimensions (in inches) by 300.

Viewing Distance Matters with Resolution

We’re almost there, but this still only tells part of the story. As we remember from everyone’s favorite candle allegory, we still need to factor in the distance from which your print will be viewed. The magical 300 ppi pixel density is calculated based on a viewing distance of 12 inches. If you hold your hand 12 inches from your face, you’ll see that this feels incredibly close, and holding it any closer begins to feel downright uncomfortable.

This brings up another aspect of human eyesight, that our eyes can only actually resolve fine details to their full ability in the central area of our field of vision, an area of our eyeballs known as the fovea, which contains the greatest concentration of cone cells. This area takes up only 1% of the retina, or roughly 2 degrees. Take a moment to look at the keyboard of your computer, and then try to read the words on the screen with your peripheral vision. You can’t do it, right? This means that even if we’re looking at a small printed picture, say 4” x 6”, 12 inches from our face, we can’t actually resolve all of the detail at the same time. So, trying to look at a 24” x 16” print from 12 inches away is illogical.

If, instead of the 1 foot viewing distance, we stand 3 feet away, suddenly we only need a 100 ppi pixel density to meet the standards of 20/20 vision, and the 36mp file from your D810 can be printed at about 73” x 49”. You may have begun to see where I’m going with this. As print sizes increase, you need more pixels, but you’ll also most likely be viewing these larger prints from a further distance, so you don’t need as much pixel density, so you actually don’t need as many pixels. Essentially, we end up back at the measure of resolution as an angle. If a photo takes up 10 degrees of our field of view, whether it’s a 4” x 6” at 1 foot or a 20” x 30” at 5 feet, our eyes will be able to resolve the same amount of detail.

Often, when speaking about high megapixel cameras, I hear the comment that you would only need ‘so much’ resolution if you were blowing your photos up to billboard size. In reality, billboards are viewed from so far away that the pixel density can be greatly reduced without anyone noticing. If the closest you’ll be able to get to a billboard is 30 feet, the image could be printed at 10 ppi, and your eyes wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. At 10 ppi, you could blow a 12mp iPhone image up to 38 ft. x 21 ft. without the image appearing pixelated. Or, to think about it in another way, the next time you see a billboard, from a reasonable distance, hold your phone in front of it, about a foot from your face, and you’ll see that your phone screen will probably hide the entire billboard from your view. That tells us that your eyes are able to resolve the same amount of detail in your phone screen as in that massive billboard.

Resolution for On-Screen Displays

If you don’t intend to print your work, and online publication is the final destination of your image, then your resolution needs are even less demanding. HD and UHD displays look incredibly smooth from recommended viewing distances, but the actual resolution in megapixels isn’t actually particularly high.

Without zooming, these are the resolution limits of these various displays. When viewing an image at full size with pixel dimensions exceeding those of your display, your graphics card will simply discard the superfluous information. Again, much of the resolution of your image will be wasted, and your 51 megapixel image will only serve to impress the pixel-peepers.

Resolution of Camera Lenses

But wait, there’s more. Your camera sensor will only be able to capture as much detail as your lens can resolve. The resolution capabilities of a lens are more difficult to quantify, as this step of the image-making process is still analogue. DxoMark has developed a measurement of this ability called “perceptual megapixels” which measures the effective resolution of a camera/lens combination. This P-Mpix score is listed as a single number, but we also know that most lenses have an optical sweet spot in the middle, and lose some sharpness towards the edges of the frame, so it’s still difficult to determine how those perceptual megapixels are distributed across an image. Still, this score is helpful when comparing lenses, and once we know the final print size and pixel dimensions we need, we can use these scores to determine whether a given camera and lens combination will deliver the detail we need.

A bad lens can easily turn a high megapixel camera into a low megapixel camera. For example, according to DxoMark, the mighty, 36mp Nikon D810 can resolve only 10mp when fitted with a $300 Nikkor 28-200 f/3.5-5.6G. So, while the full potential of your camera’s sensor may be overkill for your final prints, it’s difficult to deliver that level of detail to your camera’s sensor, and a low quality lens can quickly handcuff it’s performance.

In Conclusion

I could have saved myself a lot of work by titling this article “It’s better to have too much resolution than not enough” and leaving it at that. The truth is that the digital cameras being produced today are incredibly good, and the effective difference between 24 and 51 megapixels is usually, in practice, imperceivable, unless of course you crop or zoom in to where you can only see a small fraction of the full picture.

The bottom line is this: unless you’re making large prints from your photos, and displaying those prints somewhere that they will be carefully examined, such as an art gallery, much of the resolution of your camera will most likely be wasted most of the time. Does this mean that you should sell your DSLR kit and shoot everything with your 12mp iPhone camera? Of course not, because, first of all, it’s better to have too much resolution than not enough, and also, image quality is dependent on more than just the ability to render fine details. It’s also important to take into account a camera’s dynamic range, bit depth, high ISO capabilities, and other characteristics that may be more difficult to quantify than resolution.

Buying a camera is a personal choice, dependent on a variety of factors, preferences and needs. Resolution is often the highlight feature pushed by camera manufacturers, but should clearly not be the sole consideration of photographers. When comparing cameras, consider how your photos will be displayed, decide on the minimum number of megapixels you’ll need, and move on to other features and abilities.

24-megapixel OmniVision camera for Android smartphones of the future

Premium smartphone cameras are already great, and it’s hard to imagine that they will get even better. With phones like the controversial Galaxy S5 and HTC One, you get shots that show every little detail. In addition, they can be edited and focus adjusted after shooting. The main and front cameras can be used at the same time. It became a reality and ceased to amaze. But the future brings with it a 24-megapixel OmniVision camera for a new generation of Android phones, which it makes sense to talk about in more detail.

Business Insider reports that OmniVision, supplier of camera components for Motorola’s first Moto X and Google’s Project Tango 3D smartphone, has unveiled a 23.8-megapixel camera sensor for smartphones. It is capable of shooting photos at 24 frames per second and video at 60 frames per second.

No camera sensor for Android phones has a higher resolution today. We are talking about shooting with an aspect ratio of 4:3.

For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S5 has a 16-megapixel camera, while the LG G3 has a 13-megapixel camera. The only smartphone with a camera performance that comes close to that of the new OmniVision sensor is the Sony Xperia Z3 with its 21-megapixel camera. Nokia makes Windows Phones with 41-megapixel cameras, but no such Android smartphones currently exist.

In theory, all this means that phones with new OmniVision sensors will allow you to shoot cleaner and sharper, with better detail than the smartphones that are presented today. Since the new OmniVision sensor has more megapixels, it will be able to capture more light when shooting, resulting in better image quality.

On the other hand, “megapixel” is just one of the factors affecting the quality of shooting, but far from the only one. TechCrunch Lead Editor Matthew Panzarino provided a vivid comparison to illustrate the role that “megapixel” plays:

Imagine a thimble placed under the rain to collect water. The larger your thimble, the easier it will be to collect more drops in a shorter amount of time.

In this case, the thimble reflects megapixels, and the water in this example is analogous to the light that the camera sensor collects. Increased “megapixel” only helps to make the picture better. This is a possibility, not a complete certainty of the result. In order for the picture to meet expectations, other camera characteristics must also be high.

Phone Arena adds more technical details, announcing that OmniVision has not only introduced a 23.8-megapixel sensor, but also a slightly less impressive 21.4-megapixel sensor. The new OmniVision sensors are based on PureCel-S technology, which combines high performance with the compact size that is so important for ultra-thin smartphones that are trending today.

The OV23850 sensor, like the new smartphone camera sensors from Sony, Samsung and Apple, supports phase-detection autofocus and captures 4K video at 30 frames per second. The 23.8-megapixel sensor has today’s standard size of 1/2.3 inches with a pixel size of 1.12 microns.

Will the new OmniVision sensors usher in a new era in mobile photography and videography?

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Sony’s new 4K 24MP camera for vlogging

The ZV-E10 is more than just an a6100 without a viewfinder, it’s designed to make filming easy and high quality.

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The ZV-E10 shoots 4K video at 24p and 30p. There is noticeable cropping in 30p mode (1.23x, like the a6100), but no cropping when shooting at 24p.

Unlike the a6100, the ZV-E10 supports Sony Cinema Picture Profiles, of which there are ten different options. These profiles allow you to create low-contrast images for publication evaluation. The camera also offers S-Log 2 and 3 as well as HLG capture. But keep in mind that this is an 8-bit, not a 10-bit camera.

The ZV-E10 also offers high-speed shooting capabilities up to 1080/120p for a 4x slow motion effect (with 1.14x crop).

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This camera is well-tuned to capture pleasing audio, whether you plan to connect an optional microphone or use the camera’s built-in microphone.

The multi interface shoe on the top left corner of the camera body supports digital audio. And Sony has several different microphone options that work with this patented connection, including the recently announced ECM-W2BT wireless microphones, plus a few more options.

In addition, the camera has a built-in directional 3-capsule microphone that provides pretty decent sound quality (when vlogging in selfie mode) for those who don’t want to buy additional accessories.

For connecting a third party microphone, the ZV-E10 also offers a 3.5mm jack in addition to a headphone jack for audio monitoring.

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The ZV-E10 does not have sensor-shift image stabilization, but electronic jitter reduction is available and optical image stabilization is supported with Sony lenses with OSS. During video capture, users can choose between “Active” and “Standard” stabilization modes. The first, which is the default, uses digital image stabilization + optical image stabilization to smooth the image, but has a significant crop factor of 1. 44x.

The standard image stabilization mode just relies on optical stabilization (and is less effective), but also has no crop factor, which is useful if you’re trying to maintain a wide field of view for vlogging.

USB streaming and mobile connection
The ZV-E10 can stream audio and video when connected to a Wi-Fi enabled device via USB-C. It supports UVC/UAC standards and can stream up to 720p depending on the device it is connected to. You can use the Sony Imaging Edge app, available for desktop and mobile devices, to set up a live stream, but the quality will be lower (576p).

Setting up a USB live stream from the camera is quite simple. On the first page of the second shooting menu, there is a USB Streaming option. Simply enable this option, connect the camera via USB-C to a smart device or computer, and open the streaming platform of your choice.

Speaking of Imaging Edge, you can use it to view and transfer movies and photos (including Raw) from your camera even when the camera is turned off. The ZV-E10 also stores metadata with vertical video clips.

Product Showcase Function
The Product Showcase function was first introduced in the ZV-1 and is very convenient. When turned on, the camera automatically prioritizes nearby subjects over its face detection system, resulting in a smooth focus shift from the face to the product. This is an easy and effective way to create an effect while shooting.

Background Defocus Function
By default, the C1 button on the top of the Sony ZV-E10 turns the Background Defocus function on and off. This feature, intended for beginners, simply opens the aperture fully when pressed. Unfortunately, in bright light, this often forces the camera to use a fast shutter speed to compensate, resulting in somewhat choppy, harsh footage. In addition, this function cannot be enabled during capture because the exposure will “jitter” when the button is pressed.

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Sony Soft Skin effect set to “high” looks a bit unnatural.
Users can set the effect to low, medium or high. The bottom two settings do a pretty decent job of smoothing out the face without looking unnatural.

Available for both photo and video recording.

Autofocus
The ZV-E10 uses the same outstanding autofocus system as Sony’s latest a6000 series siblings, with 425 PDAF points and 84% sensor coverage. It also offers the same highly reliable face and eye detection that Sony calls “real-time tracking”. Unlike most of Sony’s competitors, these features are well integrated into the AF user interface. For example, when the AF point you select overlaps with a human subject, face/eye detection is triggered automatically – it then automatically turns off when the AF point moves away from the person’s face.

Video AF
For vlogging purposes, with the default “Wide” focus area and AF-C, the camera adjusts focus well and keeps human faces sharp; face and eye detection is enabled by default.

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The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a new, beautiful and expensive phone that needs some extra protection. The large screen with rounded edges and the case itself were not strong enough and could not withstand a fall from a height of less than two meters. To protect such a fragile and expensive model, we recommend that you purchase a protective case for your phone and protect its body and large display from damage. Below we have provided a detailed review of cases for Samsung Galaxy S8, which can be purchased in our online store.

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One of the most popular and reliable types of protective covers for the phone are book covers. They are made of high quality eco-leather, they are dense and impact resistant. The phone is inserted into a silicone case inside the case and is securely fixed there. The case, like the cover itself, is made specifically for the Samsung Galaxy S8, which guarantees a perfect match in size and all cutouts for active slots and phone functions. Thanks to the magnetic clasp that holds the front cover tightly, the display is protected from damage even if you carry your phone in a bag or backpack. Flips are available in different color variations – both multi-colored with patterns, and more calm and classic colors.
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The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a very beautiful phone, so many people want to protect it from damage without hiding its beautiful and sleek design behind cases. In order to protect your smartphone from scratches and show everyone that you have a Samsung Galaxy S8 in your hands, we recommend purchasing a transparent silicone bumper from DF. It will protect the phone from scratches, scuffs and chips and will remain invisible on the phone. Silicone bumper adds almost no additional volume and does not interfere with the use of the smartphone. All necessary cutouts are present, so you will not even pay attention to the fact that the phone has protection.
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This accessory for Samsung Galaxy S8 is made by DF. Unlike similar books, the magnetic clasp of this cover is located on the side, which slightly reduces the time to open the cover. It looks very solid, restrained, but at the same time stylish. High-quality eco-leather, from which the accessory is made, is pleasant to the touch and looks very elegant. Inside there are pockets for business cards and cards, but the accessory remains thin and practically does not add extra volume to the phone. An excellent choice for all connoisseurs of classics and restraint in design!
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S-shaped bumpers are popular among buyers due to their unusual design, variety of colors and good protective features. On the back there is an S-shaped wave that divides it into two parts, one of which is matte and the other is glossy. The design is unusual and interesting, but at the same time it is not pretentious and quite restrained. The case is made of dense thermoplastic polyurethane, which protects the phone from scratches, scuffs, chips and even bumps when dropped, and there is a ribbed surface on each edge so that the phone in the case does not slip out of your hands.
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If you want to give your Samsung Galaxy S8 the best possible protection, you might be interested in a shockproof case. This variant consists of two layers of polycarbonate and a TPU case for a high level of protection. Resilient polyurethane absorbs and dissipates shock to keep your phone safe, while tough polycarbonate protects your phone from external damage and scratches. Despite its anti-shock properties, the case remains thin and practically does not add extra bulk to the phone – it will still fit in your pocket, and it will not take up extra space in your bag. There is a convenient stand for watching movies on the back panel – place your phone in a landscape orientation and enjoy an interesting movie!
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The bumper with carbon inserts is made of soft but durable silicone that can reliably protect your phone from scratches. This rubber has an interesting textured carbon design and an attractive glossy finish. It is incredibly thin and light and is almost imperceptible on the phone, and the original design will effectively complement the look of the phone. The raised front edge protects the phone’s screen from damage if you place the phone face down, and the air cushion technology saves the case even if dropped. Inexpensive and practical!
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The plastic case with silicone bumper is a great choice for those who want to protect their phone from drops and show off the sleek design of the Samsung Galaxy S8. A strong and resilient silicone bumper protects the most fragile and vulnerable parts of the phone, such as corners and sides, from damage, while matte plastic does not hide the stylish look of the phone.
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4XEM 3ft data and sync Cable For Samsung S5, Note 3, Note Pro and all 21-pin compatible devices

Connect all your Samsung Galaxy S5, Note 3, Note Pro and all 21 pin devices to your computer’s USB 3. 0 port, for fast syncing and charging. 4XEM’s 3ft Samsung S5 21-pin USB cable can be paired with the 4XEM USB power adapters, 4XSAMCHARGER or the 4XIPADCHARGER. It makes it very convenient for you to charge your devices from any regular wall outlet. Our Samsung compatible cables deliver dependable performance and durability with the reinforced molded ends to prevent excessive usage wear.

Problem it solves: The 4XEM 3ft Samsung S5 cable for Samsung 21-pin devices makes a perfect high quality backup or replacement charge and sync cable for all your Samsung 21-pin devices. When charging, or transferring data to and from any Samsung device, always trust 4XEM Connectivity!

4XEM cables come with our unmatched Lifetime Warranty!

Features:

• 3ft or 1m cable length
• Transfer data quickly
• Super speed transfer rates up to 5Gbps
• 10x faster than USB 2.0
• Charge your device safely and reliably
• For Samsung Galaxy S5 (all models)
• For Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (all models)
• For Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12. 2
• For All 21-pin compatible devices
• Connector 1: 1x 21-pin
• Connector 2: 1x Type A USB 3.0
• Cable color: White

Specifications:

Warranty Information:	Warranty	Lifetime
Connector(s):	Connector A	USB Type A
	Connector B	Micro USB (gen 2)
Performance:	Industry Standards	USB 3.0
	Data Transfer Rate	5 Gbps
Physical Characteristics:	Cable Length	3 ft
	Colour	White
	Cable OD	0.12 in
	Weight of Product	1 oz
Packaging Information:	Package Type	Poly-bag
	Package Height	6. 00 in
	Package Width	4.00 in
	Package Length	0.80 in
	Shipping (Package) Weight	1.06 oz
What’s in the Box:	Included in Package	1x 3 ft USB A to Micro USB G2

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