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Phone Arena
6 hours ago
- Phone Arena
Phone camera confusion leads to a hefty fine for this driver
— Floortje, Dutch driver. The officers didn't stop her, but the automatic traffic camera apparently thought otherwise. Fortunately, Floortje was able to obtain the photo used as evidence. Once she reviewed it, she was relieved to see the image clearly showed her actual phone sitting in a holder in front of her — and the ice pack in her hand was visibly much larger than any typical mobile device. Receive the latest Apps news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy She shared the incident on Instagram, where her friends also found the situation amusing. But Floortje isn't letting it go: — Floortje, Dutch driver. Mistaken identity cases like this one are not new. Back in 2021, a British man named David Knight was fined after a traffic camera confused his license plate "KN19TER" with a woman walking nearby wearing a shirt that read "KNITTER". As someone who has personally received a wrongful ticket due to a mistaken license plate issue, I understand the frustration. In my case, the issue was resolved once it was clear that the vehicle in the photo looked nothing like mine. These incidents highlight the limits of automation in enforcement. Mistakes do happen, and often a human eye is needed to correct them. For Floortje, the next step will be to see if Dutch authorities accept her explanation and drop the fine. Mistaken identity cases like this one are not new. Back in 2021, a British man named David Knight was fined after a traffic camera confused his license plate "KN19TER" with a woman walking nearby wearing a shirt that read "KNITTER".As someone who has personally received a wrongful ticket due to a mistaken license plate issue, I understand the frustration. In my case, the issue was resolved once it was clear that the vehicle in the photo looked nothing like mine. These incidents highlight the limits of automation in enforcement. Mistakes do happen, and often a human eye is needed to correct Floortje, the next step will be to see if Dutch authorities accept her explanation and drop the fine. The violation claimed she was holding an "electronic mobile device" while driving. But Floortje insists what she had in her hand was not a phone, but the ice pack. Adding to the irony, she recalled seeing a police car at the time and hoping they would not mistake her for using a phone.
The Verge
a day ago
- The Verge
Sony's pocket-sized RX1R camera returns with its first update in 10 years
After nearly a decade, Sony has announced a new version of its fixed-lens compact RX1R camera that was last updated in 2015. The new third generation RX1R III arrives with the same 35mm full-frame Exmor R sensor as its predecessor, but with a bump from 42.4 to 61 megapixels. It also benefits from Sony's latest Bionz XR and AI image processors to deliver better autofocus that can track the movement of human bodies and more accurately focus on their heads and eyes. The RX1R III will be available sometime in July for approximately $5,099.99, according to Sony. That's considerably more expensive than the RX1R II, which launched in 2015 for $3,300. The RX1R III's compact size and Zeiss Sonnar T 35mm F2 lens puts the camera in competition with the $4,899.95 medium format Fujifilm GFX100RF and the $5,995 full-frame Leica Q3 – both of which also feature fixed lenses. To compensate for that lens limitation, the RX1R III includes a Step Crop Shooting function that allows photographers to switch between 35mm, 50mm, and 70mm focal lengths achieved through sensor cropping. The camera also features a macro mode activated by a ring on the lens that can be used to focus on subjects as close as 20cm. The camera has a body made of magnesium alloy. To help make the RX1R III as light and portable as possible, Sony is now using a fixed screen on the back that can no longer be tilted up and down. The change means you may find yourself having to contort your body when trying to capture low-angle shots using the camera's screen or 2.36 million dot OLED electronic view finder. Sony is once again positioning this camera as a high quality shooter that's far less cumbersome to carry than larger mirrorless options or DSLRs, and its performance reflects that. Shooting speeds max out at just five frames per second, and the RX1R III can capture 4K video at 30 fps or 1080p at up to 120 fps (the RX1R II maxed out at 1080p) with the option to use Sony's S-Cinetone picture profile for a more cinematic look. The RX1R III also includes 12 different quick access Creative Looks that can be customized and applied to both stills and video. And like the Sony A7R V, its autofocus system features 693 phase-detection points and is capable of tracking human motion to determine where a subject's eyes are supposed to be, even if they're not looking directly at the camera or their face is obscured. It seems like a worthwhile upgrade over the last generation, but if you don't mind a bit more bulk, there are more capable and affordable alternatives from Sony.
GSM Arena
a day ago
- GSM Arena
Here are our first Realme 15 Pro camera samples
Prasad 15 July 2025 Realme Android Today, we can share with you some camera samples shot on the upcoming Realme 15 Pro. We will be discussing basic camera features and specifications but final judgement and other details will be reserved for the full review. The Realme 15 Pro has a dual camera system on the back. This includes a 50MP main camera and a 50MP ultra-wide. Here are some samples from the main camera. Main camera The camera app has two color profiles, one of which is active at all times. You can either choose to go with Vibrant, which offers heightened exposure and more saturated colors, or you can pick Crisp, which has reduced exposure and increased contrast. Color profiles The camera app has a 2x mode for enabling digital zoom but there is no dedicated zoom camera here. 2x digital zoom Finally, here are the samples from the ultra-wide camera. Ultra-wide camera We will have more samples and description when the reviews go live after launch.
Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Phone Arena
First look at the T-Mobile Revvl 8 Pro
The WPC listing shows that the phone will support 15W wireless charging. The listing also reveals that the Revvl 8 Pro will support Qi version 1.3.3, which is an Extended Power Profile (EPP) version. Since this handset does not support Qi 2, we know that it doesn't use magnetic alignment. Compared to the Revvl 7 Pro, the Revvl 8 Pro has a two-tone design on the back and keeps the quad-camera system from last year. However, with the Revvl 8 Pro, the cameras and the flash are mounted flush with the rear panel. Last year's model featured a camera module that protruded from the rear panel. The Revvl 8 Pro will probably carry a 50MP Wide camera, a 5MP Ultra-wide camera, a 2MP Macro camera for close ups, and a 2MP Depth camera that works with the Wide camera to collect depth information for create the blurry background known as the "Bokeh" effect, and to help create 3D images for AR use. The T-Mobile Revvl 8 Pro is listed in the WPC. | Image credit-WPC The Revvl 8 Pro will probably keep the 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. Last year's Pro model was powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 application processor (AP) and a mid-range Snapdragon or MediaTek AP. The upcoming Pro model should continue to sport a decent 5000 mAh battery. Like last year, we'd expect the Revvl 8 Pro to feature 256GB of native storage with a microSD slot that supports as much as 2TB of expandable storage. While the Revvl 8 Pro should keep the $249.99 price tag of its predecessor, you can count on T-Mobile offering several promotions when the device is released. A T-Mobile employee leaked an August release for the phone, which will no doubt be accompanied by the less capable but lower priced Revvl 8. Both models should come out of the box with Android 15 pre-installed. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
GSM Arena
2 days ago
- GSM Arena
vivo X300 (or X300 Pro mini) camera specs leak
vivo's X300 family is coming in the fourth quarter of this year (October to December), according to rumors from China, and today the prolific leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo has published the camera details for one of these upcoming devices. It's a bit hard to figure out if it's the X300 he's talking about or the X300 Pro mini, so keep in mind this could apply to either model. It's said to boast a 200 MP main camera with a 1/1.4" type sensor, a 50 MP ultrawide, as well as a 50 MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, this one using Sony's IMX882 sensor. vivo X200 Pro mini Some users on Weibo claim the X300 will have a 6.31" screen size, shrunken down from the 6.67" of its predecessor, but 6.31" is exactly the size of the X200 Pro mini's screen, so we're not exactly sure what to expect. The brand may indeed shrink the X300, but then we're wondering whether an X300 Pro mini will even make sense anymore. Undoubtedly, more rumors will clear all of this up in the coming weeks, so stay tuned. vivo X200 Source (in Chinese) | Via
