Technology

Camera Sensor Technology Explained – Stacked, Partially Stacked, BSI, IBIS, and What It All Means

Camera sensor technology is one of those topics that sounds complicated but really comes down to a few core ideas. Most photographers interact with the results of sensor design every day without thinking about how the sensor actually works.

DJI Neo 2 Overview – Can It Do Photogrammetry?

DJI recently released the Neo 2, the successor to the small and lightweight Neo drone. Neo drones are compact and easy to fly, designed primarily for casual flying, social media content, and autonomous tracking shots. With the Neo 2, we are getting a few improvements to flight performance and camera

Understanding File Formats: Extensions, Encodings, and Photogrammetry Data

A file is a ubiquitous term meaning a digital object that carries information. It can contain any type of information: a photo, a video, a document, or even an entire program or game. Almost everything we interact with on a computer ultimately exists as a file.

When Photogrammetry Is the Wrong Tool

Photogrammetry has many use cases and is being used more and more across different industries. However, like all things, the photogrammetric process is not all-powerful and does have limitations.

Sony A7 V Real-World Review: The Best Hybrid Sony Camera

The Sony A7 V is the most important full frame mirrorless camera in the Sony lineup, and one of the most important cameras overall in the industry.

Viltrox 14mm vs. Pergear 14 mm Lens – Choosing for Interior Photogrammetry

Ultrawide-angle lenses are most commonly used in photogrammetry for interior scanning. I am planning to do an interior-type construction site scan, so I need a lens for my Sony full-frame camera. There are plenty of premium wide-angle options, but I need something that provides the best image qualit

Gaussian Splatting vs. Photogrammetry

Every few years, something new shows up online claiming to “revolutionize” 3D reconstruction. A while back it was NeRFs. Now it is Gaussian splatting — with endless YouTube clips of people walking through photorealistic 3D scenes that seem to render instantly.

Photo Dynamic Range - Real Life Tests and Advice

Dynamic range is an inescapable term when talking about digital photo or video capture. Our human vision has an incredible ability to adapt, allowing us to perceive both very dark and very bright scenes. When a digital imaging sensor or even a chemical negative captures a scene frozen in time, it is

DJI Mini 4 Pro vs. DJI Mini 5 Pro – Worthy Upgrade?

When a new generation of a product is released, we compare it to the previous one to determine if it is a worthy upgrade and what the overall trajectory of the series looks like. DJI's Mini series of drones is the go-to product in its category – an undisputed first choice on the entire market.