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Mega sensor, mini drone
The new DJI Mini 5 Pro is the first mini drone to feature a one-inch
plus slow motion at 4K/120p. It records 10-bit video in H.265 with expanded ISO options, supports DJI’s D-Log M and HLG modes, and has a 48mm Med-Tele mode for higher- resolution digital zoom. Safety has been improved, as the £689 Mini 5 Pro debuts nightscape
omnidirectional obstacle sensing using LiDAR and multiple vision sensors, letting it navigate low-light cityscapes and return home even without GPS. Flight time is up to 36 minutes with the standard Intelligent Battery, or 52 minutes with the Battery Plus option. dji.com
sensor for a boost in image quality. At 250g, it can be flown in most countries without certification, including the UK. It has a 50-megapixel sensor capable of capturing 4K/60p HDR with up to 14 stops of dynamic range,
DJI IN THE SKY The sub-250g drone’s one-inch sensor means its image quality is top-class
Do you take loads of photos on your phone, but find it hard to get them onto your computer? Then try PNY’s latest dual-interface flash drive as it’s rapid and cross- device compatible. The all-metal Duo Link V3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C OTG flash drive has transfer speeds of up to 1000MB/s read and up to 800MB/s write. It features dual USB-C and USB-A connectors for transfers between mobile devices and laptops or desktops. Available in capacities from 256GB for £35 up to 2TB for £180, it’s compatible with Windows, MacOS, Android and Linux. We tried it on an iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 18.7.1, which will instantly recognise it as DuoLink32 in the Files folder. Simply access your photo library, select the photos you want to transfer and export them to the Duo Link. After they have transferred, plug it into your computer and it will see the PNY device as an external drive. It’s fast and uncomplicated. pny.com Next-gen USB speed boost in your pocket
Tascam brings pro audio to Nikon support, creators can use shotgun, condenser, lavalier or line level mics directly with the camera. Additional features include auto
Tascam’s new CA-XLR2d-N is a digital XLR mic adapter for Nikon’s ZR mirrorless camera. It connects via the camera’s new accessory shoe, transmitting high-resolution sound through Tascam’s HDDA preamps and A/D converters. With two XLR/TRS combo jacks, a mini jack input and phantom power
level, limiter and low-cut filter controls, as well as a headphone output for real- time monitoring. No price has yet been revealed for the CA-XLR2d-N. tascam.eu
UP TO THE TASK The new Tascam adapter plugs into the accessory shoe of Nikon’s ZR
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