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A handful of upcoming titles in Nintendo Switch's third-party line-up have been revealed thanks to a new (and surprisingly brief) NIntendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase presentation for July 2020.
Running just over eight minutes in length, the short-but-sweet video offered a look at several games, with the announcement of a new entry in the beloved Shin Megami Tensei series being the clear highlight.
Little is known about the newly announced Shin Megami Tensei V, other than the RPG "will have a simultaneous global launch on Nintendo Switch in 2021", as was revealed in Nintendo's press release. You can check out the teaser below.
Aside from the Shin Megami Tensei V announcement, fans of the series will be pleased to know that a remaster of Shin Megami Tensei III (known in Europe as Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifer’s Call) is also on its way.
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster arrives 17 years after the release of the original game, and will be a "full high-definition remake" that's set to land on Nintendo Switch in spring 2021 (or autumn 2021 for those in the Southern Hemisphere).
A teaser for the remaster has also been released which showcases the graphical leap between the original game and its remake. You can watch that below.
More gaming goodness
Along with those titles, the Nintendo Direct Mini presentation showed off a handful of other new games and DLC packages destined for the platform.
One such game is Rogue Company, a stylish third-person multiplayer shooter that offers cross-platform play and cross-save functionality.
Also announced for Nintendo Switch is WWE 2K Battlegrounds, an over-the-top, arcade-style wrestling game featuring a large number of WWE Superstars performing wacky and spectacular special moves (think NBA Jam with body-slamming).
Additionally, Nintendo also revealed three paid DLC packs for Cadence of Hyrule – Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda. These include a Character Pack (available from today), Melody Pack (available October) and the Symphony of the Mask story expansion (also releasing in October) which lets you play as Skull Kid in a new map.
You can check out the full eight minutes-worth of announcements from the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase for July 2020 below.
The Nikon Z5 is officially the camera giant's new 'entry-level' full-frame mirrorless camera, sitting below the now slightly aging Nikon Z6 and Z7 from 2018.
But where exactly has the new Z5 cut corners to help it appeal to full-frame newcomers? After all, on paper, it has a lot in common with the Nikon Z6.
Both cameras share the same in-body image stabilization (IBIS) system, 3.69-million dot electronic viewfinder and 273-point hybrid AF system, not to mention almost identical body designs.
Take a closer look at their specs sheets, though, and you'll find small but important differences between the cameras that reveal their differing target audiences. As we'll see, the Nikon Z5 appears to be a more accessible camera that's aimed mostly at stills photographers, rather than a true stills-video 'hybrid' like its Z6 sibling.
At first glance you might assume that the Nikon Z5 and Z6 share the same sensor – after all, they both offer around 24MP in resolution.
But their sensors do actually differ slightly. The Nikon Z6 has a 24.5MP BSI (backside-illuminated) full-frame CMOS sensor, which we've long been big fans of. It has excellent dynamic range and performs well throughout its native sensitivity range of ISO 100-51,200.
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The Nikon Z5's sensor, meanwhile, is more of an unknown quantity, because it's a brand-new chip. The main difference is that it isn't backside-illuminated, which is usually more of a concern with smaller sensors, but we look forward to seeing how it affects real-world performance. It also has a native ISO range of 100-51,200 and is paired with the same Expeed 6 processor as the Z6.
2. Design
Put the Nikon Z5 and Z6 next to each other and you initially struggle to tell the difference. Both cameras are more compact than their DSLR cousins, and should fit comfortably in the hand thanks to their large grips.
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They're also weather-sealed and have a solid, magnesium alloy construction. The main difference between the two cameras is that the Nikon Z5 lacks the Z6's top-plate LCD for checking and tweaking your exposure settings. Considering the Z5 is aimed at the less professional photographer, that shouldn't really be a big miss for most potential buyers.
One other area where the Nikon Z5 has economized is its rear LCD, which only has a 1.1-million dot resolution, compared to the 2.1-million dot resolution of the Z6's monitor. The fact that the Z5 has the same 3.69-million dot EVF as its sibling adds weight to the feeling that it's aimed more at the stills photographer, in contrast to the 'hybrid' approach of the Z6.
3. Burst shooting
One of the clearest differences between the Z5 and Z6 is their relative burst shooting powers, a feature that is particularly useful for sports and wildlife shooting.
The Nikon Z6 weighs in with an impressive maximum burst speed of 12fps, which remains a competitive rate despite the bottleneck of its relatively modest buffer. But the Nikon Z5 can only shoot at 4.5fps, a figure that would have been disappointing five years ago.
It's important to state that burst speeds aren't everything when it comes to shooting action – autofocus can be just as critical when it comes to nailing shots of moving objects, and the Nikon Z5 has the same Hybrid AF system (with Eye Detection AF and Animal Detection AF) as the Z6. But it's a spec that's worth bearing in mind if your photographic diet is heavily weighted towards action or wildlife.
4. Video skills
Aside from burst shooting, this is the other big area where the Nikon Z6 trumps the new Z5 (on paper, at least). Compared to its older brother (and many of its mirrorless rivals), the Nikon Z5 has several restrictions when it comes to shooting video.
For a start, its 4K video mode comes with a fairly hefty 1.7x crop. This is particularly important if you're planning to vlog or shoot video to camera, as it can make it difficult to fit subjects in the frame.
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The Nikon Z5 lacks any 120p slo-mo movie modes and also the option of recording 10-bit video externally via its HDMI output, which makes it less appealing to those who like to edit the color and look of their videos in post-production.
Perhaps the final nail in the coffin of the Z5's video credentials is the lack of a fully articulating screen, which is an option you'll find on cheaper full-frame cameras like the Canon EOS RP and is ideal for solo filmmakers who want to check their framing while filming to camera.
5. Card slots
Here's an interesting difference between these two Z series cameras – the supposedly less professional, hobbyist-friendly camera (the Z5) has two card slots, while the pro-leaning model (the Z6) only has one card slot.
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Of course, it's not quite as simple as 'more means better'. The Z6 has a single XQD card slot, with Nikon keen to point out that the chances of one of these newer cards failing is drastically lower than that of SD cards, therefore justifying the lack of a backup option.
Still, the Nikon Z5's dual UHS-II SD card slots is certainly a bonus considering Nikon's approach to the Z6 and Z7, and gives it an edge over the Canon EOS RP and EOS R (both of which only have one card slot).
6. Battery
A small, but notable difference between the Nikon Z5 and Z6 is that the former uses a new battery called the EN-EL 15C.
This allows the Z5 to be powered by USB while you're still using it, which is handy if you want to shoot a timelapse video or do longer shoots. You can still use EN-EL 15B batteries in the Z5, you just won't get the USB charging function.
For those who want the reassurance of having an extra two batteries on tap, the Z5 is also compatible with the existing MB-N10 battery grip.
7. Kit lens
One of the most revealing features of the Nikon Z5 isn't part of the camera itself, but rather its new kit lens. It's being launched in a bundle with the new Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3, which Nikon claims is the "shortest and lightest full-frame mirrorless zoom lens around".
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This kit lens has been designed to be an ideal walkaround option for those who don't particularly want the weight or hassle of carrying huge prime lenses around. The Nikon Z6, meanwhile, will continue to be sold with the 24-70mm f/4, a lens that weighs almost as much as the Z6 itself at 500g.
What's particularly telling is that, at launch, you won't be able to buy the Nikon Z5 body-only or pick up the Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens on its own. They've very much been designed as a bundle, which could be good or bad news depending on whether it's your kind of lens. However, Nikon has said that the Z5 will, in future, be available to buy body-only, but we don't yet know when that'll be.
8. Price
Because the Nikon Z5 is only currently available to buy in one bundle – with the aforementioned new Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens – it's slightly tricky to directly compare prices or value. That Z5 kit lens bundle will set you back £1,719 (around $2,175 / AU$3,100) when it goes in sale in "late summer 2020" (so around August/September in Australia and New Zealand).
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That seems a little pricey when you consider that it's possible to pick up a body-only Nikon Z6 right now for around $1,799 / £1,595 / AU$2,999. Adding a lens obviously takes that price considerably beyond the Nikon Z5, but it'll be interesting to see what the Z5's body-only price is when it eventually becomes available in that form. Hopefully, it could end up matching or even beating the excellent value offered by the likes of the Canon EOS RP.
The long-rumored Nikon Z5 has finally been revealed as the junior, full-frame sibling of the model that currently tops our best cameras list, the Nikon Z6.
A 24.3MP full-frame mirrorless camera compatible with Nikon's Z series lenses, the Nikon Z5 has much in common with our favorite all-round camera, including the same in-body image stabilization system, 273-point hybrid AF system and 3.69-million dot electronic viewfinder.
Aimed at full-frame beginners or owners of Nikon DX DSLRs (which have smaller APS-C sensors), the Nikon Z5 has arrived with a new Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 kit lens, which is apparently "the shortest and lightest full-frame mirrorless zoom lens around".
Strangely, Nikon will initially only be selling the Nikon Z5 with this kit lens, rather than offering a body-only option. While the new 24-50mm lens looks a good alternative for those whose main priority is traveling light, it's a shame there's no body-only option for photographers who want to start their Z5 careers with a different lens.
Still, Nikon has said there will body-only Nikon Z5 availability in the future, and the new camera certainly has a lot going for it, particularly for stills photographers. Unlike the Nikon Z6 and Z7, it has two card slots (both of which support UHS-II SD format), rather than a single XQD slot. The Nikon Z5 can also be powered by USB, which is handy if you fancy shooting long timelapses.
Naturally, the Z5 is lacking compared to its more senior siblings in two main areas. The main one is video – the Z5's 4K video comes with a 1.7x crop, and it also lacks a 120p slo-mo mode.
The new camera is also inferior to the Z6 and Z7 when it comes to burst shooting. While the Nikon Z6 can shoot action or wildlife scenes at up to 12fps, the Z5 can only manage a maximum of 4.5fps. That's pretty low by today's standards.
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Glass act
Still, the Nikon Z5 is otherwise shaping up to be a promising option for hobbyists looking to move to full-frame. It has a magnesium alloy build with weather-sealing, an autofocus system with both Eye-Detection and Animal-Detection AF, and a tilting touchscreen (albeit not a fully articulating one, like the Canon EOS RP).
While we haven't yet taken the new Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens for a spin, it does look impressively compact for a full-frame zoom. This is largely thanks to its retractable design, which means you need to rotate its zoom ring to extend it out and get shooting. But Nikon claims that the lens has a decent close-focusing distance of 35cm and also offers near-silent focusing for shooting video.
Nikon also says that it'll be bolstering the Nikon Z system lens collection later this year with the announcement of the Nikkor Z 14-24 f/2.8S, which will complete a 'holy trinity' of zooms alongside the 70-200mm f/2.8 and 24-70mm f/2.8.
Perhaps the main disappointment with the Nikon Z5 is that it will only initially be available with that new 24-50mm f/4-6.3 kit lens. You'll be able to buy it from "late summer 2020" with the kit lens for £1,719 (around $2,175 / AU$3,100).
That bundle is more expensive than a body-only Nikon Z6 and significantly pricier than a body-only Canon EOS RP with an EF-EOS R adaptor, which means it's still quite a big investment for full-frame beginners. We'll report back with the body-only price when Nikon decides to make the Z5 available in that form.
Realme Narzo 10 goes for sale yet again today (July 21) at 12pm (noon) via Flipkart and the brand’s website. While only a 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model will be available, customers can choose from three colour options.
Goldenfir 1TB SSD -$78.69/£64.69/AU$114.48 from AliExpress This 1TB SSD from Chinese manufacturer Goldenfir is the cheapest we've seen for quite some time. It's currently available for 25% off, working out at only $0.79 per GB, so grab it while you can.View Deal
The race for the cheapest SSD is well and truly on, and a newcomer has snatched the crown; Chinese manufacturer Goldenfir currently has the most affordable 1TB SSD we've seen in a long, long time.
The drive is available at AliExpress for just $78.69 (£64.69/AU$114.48), down from a suggested retail price of $104.99, which makes for a saving of 25%. That's a mere $0.79 per GB and far cheaper than at Amazon or Newegg.
Like most drives within this price bracket, this SSD is likely to be a SATA3 DRAM-less 2.5-inch model that uses 3D NAND Flash memory with SLC caching, wear-leveling technology and ECC function (although there's a tiny chance that it is a QLC variety).
The drive has a rated speed of 550MBps and 500MBps on read/write respectively (as measured on CrystalDiskMark), and supports both TRIM and SMART to monitor the status of your drive and maintain maximum performance.
It also comes with a healthy three-year warranty, but it's unclear whether any additional accessories are included with the drive.
If this product comes from mainland China, it will take at least a month to reach either the US or the UK (and potentially more). You may be levied a tax either directly or through the courier.
If you've managed to find a cheaper product with equivalent specifications, in stock and brand new, let us know and we'll tip our hat to you.
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Canon's EOS 5D DSLR range has long been the go-to choice for both photography enthusiasts and professionals, with the EOS 5D Mark IV still one of the most popular cameras on the market. However, if the latest reports are true, the 5D line has reached the end of the road.
According to Canon Rumors, which has been a reliable source for news on the Japanese camera maker, the company is pulling the plug on the full-frame DLSR camera range, with a source telling the online publication that development on an EOS 5D Mark V was halted "some time ago".
While this shouldn't come as a big surprise, considering Canon has been pouring all of its efforts in bolstering its EOS R full-frame mirrorless stable lately, the EOS 5D Mark V did appear on the company's internal roadmap in October 2019.
This news, if true, will be disappointing to photographers who still prefer using an optical viewfinder and, apparently, Canon has acknowledged that. So, according to Canon Rumors' source, there will be something on the cards for them but, at this time, there's no hints to what that might be.
If Canon does scrap the 5D line, there's precedent for it – last year we heard that the camera maker had axed the beginner-level 7D line after just two iterations of the popular APS-C format DSLR.
Moreover, Canon has made it very clear that the new EOS R5 is, essentially, an upgraded mirrorless version of the 5D range. And with no new EF lenses on the horizon to complement a new DSLR, it seems likely that Canon could slowing be killing off its DSLRs.
The first 5D camera launched way back in 2005 and was a pioneering full-frame DSLR. The second iteration was the first Canon camera to offer video recording capabilities and since then the 5D line has evolved. In fact, Canon revealed to us recently that the company is still struggling to meet the demand for the 5D Mark IV. So, has the day of the DSLR come and gone?
Canon launched the EOS 90D and the EOS 850D in quick succession (although the latter has only just started shipping after a considerable delay due to the current global pandemic) and they will receive support for a while yet.
As for the full-frame DSLRs – it's anyone's guess whether the 6D range will also end, but the future of photography is swiftly moving towards mirrorless. And with cameras like the EOS R6 and R5 under its belt, perhaps Canon might be forgiven if it decides to scrap its most popular DSLR range.
In March, it was discovered that one of the lead engineers responsible for Google’s famously powerful Pixel Camera technology, Marc Levoy, had left the search giant. Today, it's been revealed that he's landed a new role at Adobe – and he’s making an app that will work on both Android and iPhone.
As reported in a tweet by David Imel of Android Authority, Levoy has joined Adobe as a Vice President and Fellow to work on computational photography projects, including the existing Photoshop Camera app as well as a new “Universal Adobe Camera App”.
Holy hell.Just got word that Marc Levoy, who previously led Computational Photography at Google has just joined @Adobe as a VP and fellow to work on CP initiatives, as well as a "Universal Adobe Camera App" 👀He'll be working on the Photoshop Camera, research and sensei teamsJuly 20, 2020
While working at Google, Levoy lead the teams responsible for HDR+, Portrait Mode, and Night Sight in the Pixel Camera app – all features that made the tech stand out at the time and have since become standard affair in many other flagship phone cameras.
The Google Pixel was noted for being able to achieve terrific photographic results with more limited hardware than its competitors, using only a single camera (for the first three handsets) rather than a dual or triple array and relying on the handset’s algorithmic prowess to do the heavy lifting.
Levoy is also responsible for launching Google’s Street View and, prior to working for the tech giant, was a Stanford professor teaching computer science, digital photography, and the science of art, so it’s clear that he’s the right man for the job.
For a truly universal camera app to exist across Android and iOS devices, it will need to account for the hardware differences between handsets, as well as the various operating systems and platforms that power them, which is no mean feat.
While there aren’t any further details on what the universal camera app may take the form of (or if it’s actually distinct from the Photoshop Camera app that we know he’ll be working on), it's exciting to see someone of Levoy’s heritage and expertise working on such a project.
