Audi Q7 II: spy shots

Audi Q7 II: spy shots:

These spy shots can’t fully represent the scale of the upgrades and the evolution of a vehicle that has been on the market for about six years and that it most likely will be around for another two. Next generation Audi Q7 will use in fact a MLB Evo platform, completely made of aluminium, definitely more refined and more hi-tech than the current one. This Audi Q7 II will therefore result much lighter - more precisely it will weight 1,900 kg - which means a decrease of over 300 kg if compared to its predecessor. The Q7 II will also mount more developed engines, and this includes an hybrid motor as well.

View the full Audi Q7 Mule: spy shots gallery.

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Video: the new Mercedes SL 63 AMG with Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg

Video: the new Mercedes SL 63 AMG with Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg:

In this video we can take a sneak peak of the new Mercedes SL 63 AMG showcased during the presentation of Mercedes AMG Petronas’s Formula 1 single-seater. The high-caliber drivers featured in the video are Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg, who will also drive the Mercedes W03 at the Formula One World Championship.

This new AMG roadster, which will be officially presented at 2012 Geneva Motorshow, mounts a 5.5 l V8 AMG BiTurbo and according to Mercedes-Benz Passion, the M157 will be available in two different power steps: one of 537 hp, the other - intended for the Performance package - of 564 hp.

Mercedes SL63 AMG sports a maximum torque of 800 Nm, does 0-100 km/h in 4.3 sec, and an has electronically-limited maximum speed of 250 km/h. With the Performance package - which translates in an additional cost of € 4280 - efficiency improves and the numbers are slightly different: 900 Nm max torque, 0-100 km/h in 4.2 sec and a maximum speed of 300 km/h. The new V8 BiTurbo will also enable the new SL63 AMG to limit consumption to the degree that it’s going to use up to the 30% less than the previous one, which was equipped with a 6.2 l naturally aspirated V8.

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Samsung launches two Series 9 laptops

Samsung launches two Series 9 laptops:

At an event in South Korea, Samsung have launched a couple of new additions to the Series 9 range of laptops. These smart looking laptops are finished in shiny aluminium making then both light and thin. Currently it seems that both the 13.3 inch and 15 inch model will be launched in South Korea and while there is no announcement on them being launched in other markets, it seems certain that the Samsung NT900X3B-A74 will turn up eventually in the US and Europe.

The new series 9 comes with either a 13.3 or 15 inch SuperBright LED backlit display with a 1600 x 900 of pixel resolution and despite how thin it is there is still room for a built in web camera. Both models will be powered by the latest Intel Sandy Bridge CPU’s, such as the 1.7 GHz Core i7-2637M processor, which has been paired with the highly capable integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics card.

When it comes to internal memory, there is a reasonable 4 GB of RAM available and to save weight and space Samsung have opted for the 256 GB solid state drive (SSD) rather than a mechanical hard disk drive. Networking is covered by the installed 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi feature and there is also a handy Bluetooth 3.0 connection too. Other features that stand out is the dual 1.5W speaker system, a four into one multi card reader, one fast USB 3.0 port and finally a handy mini HDMI output.

It comes all wrapped up in smart aluminium body with a thickness of just 12.9 mm and weighing around two and half pounds despite the six cell (40 Wh) battery being installed. The Samsung NT900X3B-A74 is available in South Korea with a price tag of $1,399 for the 13.3 inch version and $1,499 for the 15 inch model, hopefully these two laptops will be launched in other markets too.

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Samsung readies the NP700G7C-S01US for launch

Samsung readies the NP700G7C-S01US for launch:

There seems to be some confusion over the latest 17.3 inch Series 7 laptop from Samsung the NP700G7C-S01US. First of all, it appeared on the Samsung website ready to take pre-orders with a starting price of $1,900!

However, anyone visiting the Samsung website will find that the page is still there, but the content has been removed, which is strange and looks like the website released the details too early and then removed them hoping that nobody would have noticed.

The key point here is the inclusion of the latest third generation of Intel Core processors otherwise known as Ivy Bridge, according to Intel these are not due to be released until sometime in April and therefore that means the NP700G7C-S01US cannot be released until after the launch date.

Therefore, with details being a little thin on the ground we will need to dig deep to see exactly what this Series 7 laptop has to offer the consumer. First of all, it will have a 17.3 inch full high definition display with a 1920 × 1080 of pixel resolutions and a neat little built in web camera.

As mentioned earlier it is going to use the next generation Intel Core i7-3610QM quad core processor, which should be good for up to 2.3 GHz and video is controlled by the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M graphics card. There will up to 16 GB of internal memory available and a massive 2 TB of hard disk drive (HDD) space available coming as two 1 TB drives or possibly the choice of an 8 GB solid state drive (SSD).

Other details include the Blu-ray disc player; the aluminium case is thin and light measuring between 1.3 and 2 inches thick and weighing in at 8.4 pounds, which is not bad for portable gaming laptop, although battery life may be an issue.

We believe that the Samsung NP700G7C-S01US Series 7 laptop will launch sometime in April with a starting of around $1,900!

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Updated: Canon EOS 5D X / 5D Mark III / 6D rumours: what you need to know

Updated: Canon EOS 5D X / 5D Mark III / 6D rumours: what you need to know:

Canon EOS 5D X / 5D Mark III / 6D rumours

In our continuing look at some the new digital cameras hotly tipped for release in 2012, we cast our attention to the Canon EOS 5D - or will it be the Canon EOS 5D Mark III that is the Canon 5D Mark II replacement.

Canon EOS 5D X / 6D / 5D Mark III specs and price

Canon's APS-C format EOS 7D puts some aspects of the full-frame EOS 5D Mark II's specification in the shade, so it is likely that when we finally see a Canon announcement for an EOS 5D Mk II replacement, the successor will have a feature set that at least matches, if not tops, the semi-pro level EOS 7D.

Update February 2012: Latest rumours suggest that the Canon 5D Mark III will include a 22 million pixel sensor, 7.5 fps shooting and 61 AF points.

There have been several suggestions that the 5D line could be split, with the following round-up specs for both cameras:

5D Mark III specs:

• 22 million pixel full-frame sensor
• 61 AF points
• 5 - 7.5 fps shooting
• Built in GPS tagging
• Digic 5 processing
• ISO expandable up to 51, 200

5D X specs:

• 45 million pixel full-frame sensor
• 3.4fps shooting
• ISO 100-6400 (expandable up to 12,800)
• Dual Digic processors

Update June 2011: The EOS 5D MKII video capability has proved a major draw for professional photographers, especially photo journalists. It's therefore very likely that Canon will enhance the video feature for the EOS 5D MK III or EOS 6D.

A key change is likely to be an extension in the range of frames rates that are available at full resolution. Full 1080p at 60fps seems a safe bet.

Canon EOS 5D X / 6D / 5D Mark III release date

Update February 2012: It seems unlikely that Canon would want to be too far behind its biggest rival Nikon, which just announced the Nikon D800, the likely main competitor to the next 5D.

Therefore, if Canon announces a new camera in the immediate future, we would expect availability to be around March - April 2012.

Initial rumours suggested that the new camera would be announced at the CP+ show inJapan during early February, but as that came and went, the next date firmly in the frame is 28th February, or perhaps early March.

Canon EOS 5D X / 6D / 5D Mark III: name

Update February 2012: At present there are three potential names in circulation for top billing.

The 5D Mark III would suggest that the camera is another "upgrade" rather than entirely new offering, while the 5D X would be following in the lines of the 1D X, which was announced in October 2011.

Initially, it was rumoured that the camera may be called the 6D, but these suggestions seem to have somewhat tailed off in recent months, leading us to think that Canon would prefer to stick with the reputation the 5D's name has.

Another recent rumour suggests that the line could in fact be split off into two categories, with both a 5D X and 5D Mark III making an appearance.

While this is a possibility, we find it somewhat hard to believe, given that Canon has already consolidated its 1D line-up. However, given that Nikon's D800 has just been released with a 36 million pixel sensor, a higher resolution 5D could be Canon's retaliation.

Canon EOS 5D X / 6D / 5D Mark III review

Once the Canon 5D Mark III / Canon 6D / 5D X release date is announced, We will be first to bring you an in-depth review that tests in full all of the 5D X / 5D Mark III /6D specs and features. So bookmark this page and watch this space, because we have a feeling that a Canon 5D X/ 6D / EOS 5D Mark III review will be appearing here very soon.

See the next page for 10 features we'd like to see on the new camera.

Canon EOS 5D X: 10 features we'd like to see

Canon EOS 5D X / 6D / 5D Mark III: 10 features we'd like to see

1. 24MP sensor

Canon doesn't have a camera with a 24 million pixel sensor yet, perhaps the EOS 6D see the company step over the current 21 million pixel threshold.

2. Updated processing engine

DIGIC 4 has been around for a while now, Canon may introduce a updated processing engine that allows faster continuous shooting rates. It is likely to be able to match the 8fps shooting rate of the EOS 7D, but with full-frame images.

3. Higher ISOs

Canon pushed the maximum expansion setting of the EOS-1D Mark IV to ISO 102,400. This is a little too high for the APS-H format camera, but it could prove more useful on a full-frame camera that should be able to generate cleaner images.

4. More AF points

The EOS 5D MK II has 9 individually selectable AF point and 6 assist AF points. Canon may increase this to the 19 AF point of the 7D for the 6D, but could it go even further towards the 45 AF points (with 39 cross-type) of the 1D MK IV?

5. Changes to continuous AF

The cameras above and below the EOS 5D Mark II both allow the user to control the speed with which the AF responds to a change in subject distance when using continuous AF, but the 5D MK II doesn't; this is certain to change with a Canon 5D X release.

6. Articulated LCD screen

The cameras above and below the EOS 5D Mark II both allow the user to control the speed with which the AF responds to a change in subject distance when using continuous AF, but the 5D MK II doesn't; this is certain to change with a Canon 6D release.

7. Built-in level

A built-in level is de rigueur these days to ensure level horizons; perhaps Canon will put one in the EOS 6D so that the angle an image is taken at is recorded in the EXIF data. This allows users to make automatic post-capture corrections.

8. In-camera image rating

In-camera image rating was introduced with the EOS 60D, it seems a dead cert for the EOS 6D as it makes chimping (reviewing images) really useful and helps users find their best images quickly after download.

9. Wireless flash control

Canon resisted enabling wireless flash control in its DSLRs but finally gave in to peer pressure with the EOS 7D. The EOS 5D MK II doesn't have a pop-up flash, but Canon could build a transmitter similar to its ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter in the EOS 6D.

10. Live View and HD video

Live view and video technology are now essential to a modern DSLR, the EOS 6D is sure to have dedicated controls to activate these features.

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Early View: Nikon D800 vs D800E: which is right for you?

Early View: Nikon D800 vs D800E: which is right for you?:

With the launch of the D800, Nikon has taken the unusual step of releasing a special version called the D800E, where the anti-aliasing properties of the filter in front of the sensor have been removed.

This enables the sensor to offer the maximum possible resolution, but you may need to change your shooting technique or use software processing post-capture, depending on the subject, to remove interference, or 'moiré' effects.

What do anti-aliasing filters do?

Most digital camera sensors have pixels arranged in a fixed, rectangular grid. And if you photograph a subject, such as fabric or a grating, which also features a fine, rectangular pattern, they can clash badly.

This produces banding or false colour effects which can be quite prominent. You sometimes see this in photographs of TV screens, on TV news reports with interviewees wearing patterned jackets or ties, or in scans of printed documents.

To get round this, digital SLRs use 'low-pass' or 'anti-aliasing' filters mounted directly in front of the sensor. They apply a slight blur, which is one reason why most digital images require some degree of sharpening, but they remove any risk of moiré patterning.

Why would you remove the anti-aliasing filter?

In medium-format photography it's common practice not to have anti-aliasing filters, risking moiré effects in some images in exchange for slightly higher definition. Where moiré patterning does occur, photographers use anti-moiré filters within their image-editing or raw conversion software to fix it. Nikon Capture NX 2 has an anti-moiré correction to suppress any moire in images from the D800e.

How much difference does it make?

The Nikon USA website has a Moire and False Color article which explains how it works and shows the small difference at a pixel level that removing the anti-aliasing effect has. The sharpness of fine detail is improved, but not by much, and careful sharpening of conventional D800 images may close the gap even further.

Nikon also points out that to exploit the extra resolution you may need to tighten up your technique by shooting on a tripod rather than handheld, focussing more carefully and choosing the best lens apertures.

Why does the D800E cost £300 more?

Users have been quick to assume that the whole filter over the sensor has simply been taken away, but it's not as simple as that. It's the filter's anti-aliasing capability that's been removed, not the filter itself, which has other functions besides.

So you're not paying more for a camera that's had something removed. Instead, you're paying for a low sales volume modification, which makes more sense.

Who needs the D800E?

The D800E will appeal to commercial/studio photographers who need the highest possible quality, even if it means taking more trouble at the shooting and processing stage. These might be medium-format photographers already used to removing moiré effects post-capture using software.

The D800E might also tempt landscape photographers who are looking to capture the very highest possible level of detail, yet don't want to have to lug around the weight of a medium format camera kit.

But, if you shoot handheld in a wide range of conditions and you want to be able to use your images straight away, the standard D800 is by far the best choice. The tiny drop in definition is offset by the huge benefit in day-to-day usability.

The problem with moiré is that you won't know you've got it until you view the image at high magnification, and if you shoot JPEG files rather than raw files, it's already too late to fix it properly.

The D800's 36-megapixel sensor is what produces its giant step forward in resolution, and the D800E just adds a few more points.

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Exclusive: Olympus: extra art filters not possible for PEN

Exclusive: Olympus: extra art filters not possible for PEN:

Olympus has confirmed that it would not be possible to add extra art filters to its PEN series of cameras via a firmware upgrade, due to space issues.

Well-known for the kooky filters it provides on its cameras, the number of filters users can use varies between its cameras.

The recently announced Olympus OM-D E-M5 provides the widest number possible, with several new filters in addition to those found on the PEN E-P3 found on the camera.

Speaking to TechRadar, Toshiyuki Terada, group leader for SLR products at Olympus Japan, said that the ability to add extra filters to older products was not possible due to there was not enough memory within the camera to allow it to happen.

Firmware

It would seem like a good idea to allow for extra filters to be downloaded via a firmware upgrade, perhaps at a price premium, similar to in-app purchases for mobile phones.

The ability to remove filters in order to replace them with those that you prefer would seem like a good compromise, but it's something that doesn't look likely for the foreseeable future.

Recently, Olympus revealed that apps on cameras had been discussed, but it would be some time before we saw them appearing.

Polaroid announced the world's first "smart camera" during CES 2012, which runs the Android operating system.

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In Depth: Sony a99 rumours: what you need to know

In Depth: Sony a99 rumours: what you need to know:

Sony has impressed with its DSLT technology, which essentially uses a fixed translucent mirror and, amongst other things, offers faster autofocus speeds.

Launching the technology with the a55, back in 2010, Sony has yet to produce anything for professional users, sticking with traditional SLRs to satisfy their needs.

But, rumours are abound that a full-frame DSLT camera, possibly called the Alpha 99, could be on the market any day now, so here, on this continually updated page, we will be keeping track of all the latest rumours.

Sony a99 specs

Other than having a full-frame sensor, what can we expect from the Sony a99?

There have been several suggestions that the camera will feature a 24 million pixel sensor. However, given that it's very likely that Sony manufactures the Nikon D800's 36 million pixel sensor, we wouldn't be surprised if the a99 shared a similar resolution.

There has also been a suggestion that "pixel binning" will be making its way onto Sony compact cameras. This essentially means that a cluster of pixels are combined together, effectively making a smaller number of larger pixels, and perhaps Sony will also use this technology on its next SLT.

This should mean that in practice that image noise is reduced, and is perhaps the reason why an a99 camera may have a lower resolution sensor than expected.

SonyAlphaRumors has suggested that the a99 will have the ability to shoot ISO 100-25,600, expandable down to ISO 50 and all the way up to a whopping ISO 102, 500.

With most professional level cameras now offering increased sensitivity capability, we consider this to be a very likely feature.

Of course, if Sony does release a pro-level SLT, it will be the first full-frame camera to feature an electronic viewfinder.

Sony a99 release date

Most rumours point to an announcement date of August or early September for the a99.

This would make sense considering the last major DSLT announcements from Sony came in August, and the Photokina photography trade show is due to take place in September.

It would also be in-line with Sony's announcement of the Sony a900, which came in September 2008.

Sony a99 price

Currently, the highest specced Sony SLT camera, the Sony Alpha 77 retails for around £1500, which is significantly more than its enthusiast competitors, the Nikon D7000 and Canon EOS 7D.

With the recently announced Nikon D800 costing around £2400 (RRP), it seems likely that Sony will want to compete well in terms of price with this camera.

However, it's worth remember that the Nikon D4 flagship model will retail for around £5000, so perhaps we will see an a99 price point falling somewhere between the two points.

Keep following for more information on any Sony a99 release date as and when it happens.

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BMW M135i Concept Previews M Performance 1-series, Refreshed Three-Door Hatch for Europe [Geneva Auto Show]

BMW M135i Concept Previews M Performance 1-series, Refreshed Three-Door Hatch for Europe [Geneva Auto Show]:

BMW recently announced a new M Performance line of vehicles that will slot between the company’s everyday models and the M lineup. In the brief period since the announcement, Europe has been bestowed a trio of tri-turbo diesel M Performance sleds and the U.S. received power packs for the 2013 X6. This M135i concept is the latest (potential but likely) addition to BMW’s European M Performance family, and it will premiere at the Geneva auto show next month along with a new line of BMW M Performance parts.

BMW may be calling the M135i a concept, but production would be easy. The “concept” gets a healthy power boost along with handling and styling upgrades. The M135i is powered by a 300-plus-hp version of BMW’s ubiquitous turbocharged, 3.0-liter inline-six. This is significant because 1-series hatchbacks currently aren’t available with the six—they make do with an array of gas and diesel four-cylinders, the most powerful of which puts out 168 hp. It should be noted that the move merely brings the M135i’s output into the same ballpark as the 135i coupe and convertible, which are offered here in the U.S. For those inclined to stay on top of Euro-market BMW news, the M135i also previews the refreshed three-door 1-series model, which soon will inherit the styling worn by the recently face-lifted five-door.

The M135i also benefits from upgraded brakes and suspension pieces, and rides on 18-inch, lightweight M aluminum wheels. The exterior’s M touches include an aggressive front fascia with larger, deeply set front intakes; an equally muscular rear fascia; and super-cool tri-color M graphics along the car’s shoulder line and on the lower lip of its hatch. In keeping with other M Performance cars, the M135i’s mirror caps are painted Ferric Grey and the window trim is finished in BMW’s “Shadow Line” color scheme.

Of course, if the M135i is green-lit for production, it won’t come here: The 1-series hatchback is a Euro-market-only model. With the full-bore 1-series M coupe already long gone, here’s hoping the current 1-series coupe and convertible we do get will soon get whacked with the M Performance wand.

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