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  • Don’t Judge a Phone By Its Photos: Huawei Caught Using DSLR Photos

    Don’t Judge a Phone By Its Photos: Huawei Caught Using DSLR Photos

    Huawei has been caught trying to pass off DSLR photos as ones taken by its new flagship phone, the P40 Pro.

    Huawei recently held a photography contest to encourage people to take photos using the company’s smartphones. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), however, some of the photos were actually shot on a $3,000 Nikon D850.

    This isn’t the first time Huawei has been caught doing this. The company has been called out repeatedly for trying to pass off photos taken with professional equipment.

    In this instance, the company seems to have changed the rules to allow it, once it was called out. As SCMP points out, the original video stating that all photos were taken on Huawei smartphones was replaced with a video saying that all photos were provided by Huawei’s Next-Image community. At the same time, the contest rules say “you can publish photos taken with any equipment in the Next-Image community.”

    In the meantime, any iPhone, Google Pixel or Samsung users who were feeling jealous over the P40 Pro’s camera can probably rest a bit easier.

  • Sony Announces Alpha a57 DSLR

    Sony has recently announced that it will be replacing its mid-range Alpha a55 with the new a57 model, that will hit stores in April.

    Sony seeks to compete more effectively with other mid-range level DSLR’s, including the Nikon D5100 and the Canon EOS Rebel T3i.

    The new a57 uses a 16.1MP CMOS sensor, and shoots 10 frames-per-second at full resolution and 12 frames-per-second at 8-megapixel resolution, which is ideal for sports photography. The camera incorporates the AVCHD video codec, and captures full 1080p HD at 60fps or 24fps, using an object-tracking function to keep subjects in focus.

    Sony has also included a new effect called “Auto Portrait Framing.” This function is designed to help photography enthusiasts to compose better shots, by using the rule of thirds and face-detection to balance out the frame. Sony states that its 2x Clear Image Zoom technology will also “double the effective magnification of the lens,” without affecting image quality.

    The body-only model will retail for approximately $700. Sony will also be offering the SLT-A57K, a version of the camera with a 18-55mm zoom lens for $800.

    In related news, Nikon was recently caught using Canon footage to demo its new D800.