Camera test 45
Photography News Issue 26 absolutephoto.com
Using SuperRaw The light for this set of comparisons (shot at a production of The Addams Family by the Chester Operatic Society) was very poor so ISO 3200was used giving an exposure of 1/250sec at f/2.8. SuperRaw and JPEG was set first with the former processed in DxO 10. Next, DNG Rawwas shot and that file was processed through DxO 10 with its PRIME option. Given the low light and high ISO, you can’t help but be amazed by the result of Super Raw, but DNG through DxO 10 was not too far behind.
Out of camera JPEG
Super Raw in DXO 10
Full-frame image
DNG Raw, DXO 10, prime NR
DNG Raw, LightroomCC, default NR
ISO performance This low-light scenewas shot on the DxOOnemounted on a tripod using a MeFOTO SideKick360 bracket (eu.macgroupus.com). Raw format was used with files processed in Lightroom with no noise reduction applied.WithDxO 10 and its PRIME feature, digital noise can be greatly reduced so these shots are a worst-case scenario, and as you can see it’s impressive even in this situation. ISO 1600 and 3200 settings can be used for critical purposes with no problem at all and even the ISO 6400 images look quite clean. If low-light shooting appeals, the DxO ONE can certainly deliver. The base exposure for the ISO 100 was 1/8sec at f/1.8.
Verdict The DxO ONE is a brilliant innovation that works and performs well. It has potential. There are some issues with it though and the ONE has handling quirks so it’s not the ideal camera for quick grabshots. But it has many plus points, too. Image quality and noise performance is as you would expect from a 1in format sensor and I was getting excellent quality A3 and even A2 prints from the Raw files. The DxO ONE has a great appeal. I don’t have a compact camera – it’s a DSLR/CSC or the phone – so the ONE gives me the option of high-quality images in a portable bodyform. Once the battery issue is resolved, assuming it has a few firmware updates, and it’ll be on my shopping list. Features Plenty of photo features, 1in sensor and fast lens Performance Excellent image quality, good noise performance Handling Fiddly, slow to get ready Value formoney £449 seems high Overall Great idea, works well and produces fine-quality pictures, but has quirky handling and poor battery life Pros Compact, high ISO performance, Raw and SuperRaw, image quality Cons Poor battery capacity, Apple phones/tablets only, AF zone can’t be locked, aperture adjustable in 0.3EV only, SuperRaw in DxO software only, handling, early version bugs in our sample How it rates 23/25 23/25 17/25 17/25 80/100
ISO 100
ISO 800
Full-frame image
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
ISO 12,800
ISO 25,600
ISO 51,200
Above Changing camera settings is very intuitive and done using the iPhone’s/iPad’s touch screen. The virtual shutter release/video record button is at bottom left.
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