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DRONES
DJI Mavic
Air 2 takes
to the skies PRICE
£769
Chinese drone auteur DJI has just time of 34 minutes, and maximum IMAGE RESOLUTION
48MP
released its latest consumer- transmission distance of 10km
VIDEO
focused 4K quadcopter, the Mavic thanks to the OcuSync 2.0
4K
Air 2. The smallest 4K drone in transmission system, both of
its line-up, the latest update which exceed even the Mavic 2
overhauls the previous version and Pro’s capabilities by a distance.
adds a familiar design and range In terms of flight – make or Above The Mavic Air 2
of features similar to those found break for a drone’s selling power keeps its compact
on the Mavic 2 range. Arguably, – the Air 2 comes with front, rear design, but brings a
one of the more noteworthy and downward facing sensors. whole host of upgrades
updates is the inclusion of a bigger However, it’s set apart by the to drone enthusiasts.
1/2in sensor that’s larger than the inclusion of depth recognition
1/2.3in found in a majority of the technology, as well as the APAS
series, though half the size of 3.0 system that not only avoids
the 1in sensor in the Mavic 2 Pro. obstacles, but plots a course
It also roars past the previous around them. There’s even
12MP resolution, offering a 48MP a newly-designed remote
readout for stills. Video can control that boasts a 240-minute
capture 4K footage, and now battery life, as well as improved
offers a maximum frame rate of ergonomics. One thing that
60fps, compared to the previous hasn’t changed is the top speed,
30 – ideal for 2x slow motion. Even which remains a blistering 42mph
in 1080p Full HD the rates have when set to Sport mode. If you
improved, with a maximum 240fps fancy taking to the skies, the
av il bl d uble the original Air. It Mavic Air 2 is available now with
al com
LENSES
Alpha 75mm lens lands
Korean lens manufacturer Samyang has just announced the release of
its latest optic, the AF 75mm f/1.8 FE for Sony’s E mount. The fifth in its
‘tiny but almighty’ line-up, this brings another mid-range telephoto to
Sony users, and boasts a minimal light and compact build, weighing only
230g. It features ten elements in nine groups, including three ED
(extra-low dispersion) elements and two HR (high refractive)
optics for improved clarity. There are nine rounded
diaphragm blades and a new STM (stepping motor)
design for faster autofocus working alongside the
impressive algorithms of the Alpha series. It’s available
from mid-June for £379. samyanglensglobal.com
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