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DxOMark: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE's cameras are versatile but average – GSMArena.com news – GSMArena.com
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE aims to deliver high-end features at a relatively low price so DxOMark decided to see if the cameras are up to the snuff. And it turns out, they are pretty good but a couple of pitfalls keep them from giving the handset a better score overall, which is 115 points – on par with the Oppo Reno 10x zoom and Asus Zenfone 7 Pro.
The main camera is almost as good as Samsung’s premium flagships from last year even though it uses an inferior 12MP sensor. The exposure is accurate, the white balance is on point and the detail is aplenty in almost all scenarios. Even the ultrawide camera got its praise but the telephoto camera is where the handset needs the most improvement.
The detail of the telephoto is low and so is the detail from the main and ultrawide cameras when the light drops. The noise is also quite visible in night shots.
When it comes to video recording, the Galaxy S20 FE delivers good stabilization, exposure and white balance but the limited dynamic range and autofocus instabilities are hard to miss.
Keep in mind, though, that the tests were conducted on the Exynos 990-powered variant so your mileage may differ on your Snapdragon 865 unit. And if previous experience with Snapdragon-driven Samsung phones is of any indication, they tend to do better in photography due to different ISPs.
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Downhill Bikes of Sea Otter – Part 2
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@juanhall: I gotta say, this was the most interesting bike in this post….love that Intense is experimenting with gearboxes…I can see it have a huge effect on DH bikes….thank god there’s still people pushing things. Now, they need to make an Enduro bike with the Pinion MGU!
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Important updates regarding the Bob-Birnie Arena
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The City of Pointe-Claire would like to inform you that the Bob-Birnie arena will be closed for its annual maintenance as of Monday, April 29. The Annex rink will reopen to the public on Monday, May 13, and the arena’s Main rink will be accessible as of Monday, June 3.
Public skating will resume on May 13, and the summer public activities programming will begin on June 3 when both rinks have reopened to the public.
In addition to the annual maintenance of the facility, two renovation projects are also scheduled to start at the same time:
Installation of new sound systems
The City will be replacing its current sound systems in both the Main rink and Annex rink, to offer arena visitors a better overall experience, whether watching from the stands or participating in on-ice activities. This project is expected to be conducted throughout the month of May.
Renovation of locker rooms in the Main Rink
The City will also be renovating the five locker rooms located in the Main rink, to bring up to date the amenities currently available to participants. These renovations are expected to begin in early May and will be completed by mid-August.
For all information about the Bob-Birnie arena, visit the arena’s page on our website.
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Surprise Apple Event Hints at First New iPads in Years – CNET
We haven’t seen a new iPad in years, but Apple seems likely to change that in just a few weeks. All signs point to the release of new iPad models in the first week of May.
This morning, I received an email invite for a virtual Apple event, scheduled for May 7 at 7 a.m. PT (10 a.m. ET). The invite, which says “Let Loose,” shows a drawing of a hand holding an Apple Pencil. Considering the iPad is the only device that uses the Pencil — that doesn’t leave much to the imagination.
Apple’s been expected to release new OLED-screened iPad Pros with newly designed Pencils and Magic Keyboard cases. New iPad Airs are also expected, including a larger-screened 12.9-inch model. Apple’s iPad Air lineup tends to be slightly redesigned versions of previous-model iPad Pros, so just look to the M2 iPad Pro lineup for a sense of what the next Airs could be. These would be the first new iPads since the iPad Pro M2 model arrived in late 2022.
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