In a first, scientists believe they have confirmed we have another sense – a “remote touch” that we share with others in the animal kingdom, like some shorebird species that can sense pray beneath sand without seeing or touching it first.
Tags: Queen Mary University of London, Sensory, Touch, Robots, Physics, Perception, Artificial Intelligence
This pint-sized tiny house only measures 172 sq ft (16 sq m) but manages to squeeze in a surprisingly livable interior suitable for one or two people to live off-grid full-time. Named Sofia, it features a clever space-saving layout that maximizes every inch of available space.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Micro-House, Tiny Footprint, House, Home
Researchers have demonstrated how a secret weapon made in the gut, produced by consuming foods like pomegranate and walnuts, can rejuvenate the immune system in middle age, shielding us from cell damage, inflammation and chronic diseases including cancer.
Category: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Gut Bacteria, Microbiome, anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Age-Related, The Immune System, T-cells, Cancer, Chronic illness
At the bottom of the ocean, where metal-rich hydrothermal vents exhale poison, a bright yellow worm has mastered an impossible art: turning lethal elements into armor. Meet Paralvinella hessleri, the deep-sea super-worm that detoxifies arsenic by turning it into crystal.
I captured this photo of a trio of metal sunflower sculptures while testing the Canon Powershot G9 X II back in 2017. I enjoyed the way these man-made objects blended into the natural environment.
Photo: Dale Baskin
Our November Editors' photo challenge theme is "Compact Camera Bonanza."
This month, we're celebrating the power and creativity of the compact camera. Share your best shots taken with a camera with a built-in lens – no interchangeable lenses allowed! Our favorite images will be featured in an article on DPReview later this month. (Please note that photos taken with smartphones, drones or tablets do not qualify for this challenge.)
Photos can be submitted between Sunday, October 12, and Saturday, October 18 (GMT). The challenge is open to photos captured at any time.
Important: Images MUST include a title and a caption of at least 25 words to be eligible. We need to be able to share the story behind your photo. We will consider both photos and captions when selecting our winners, so make sure to tell us that story!
Visit the challenge page to enter your photos for a chance to be featured on the DPReview homepage later this month.
A recently published study shows promising results from combining edible turkey tail fungus with a solution of wood fibers. The end product is a natural sustainable waterproof coating that may be be a replacement for single-use plastic food wrap and synthetic paper cup coatings.
Tags: Fungus, University of Maine, American Chemical Society, Mushrooms, Sustainability
Last year’s CFMoto booth at EICMA motorcycle expo in Milan was perhaps the hottest one at the show. At the center of all the excitement was a completely new, state-of-the-art liter-class V4 and a 'Master of Speed' superbike concept. Fast forward to this year’s EICMA, and we already have a proper superbike housing that very same engine.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: CFMoto, EICMA 2025, Superbike, V4, Prototype, Yamaha, Honda Motorcycles, Ducati
A few days ago, California-based defense tech firm Anduril concluded the first test flights of its semi-autonomous Fury fighter jet without a pilot in the cockpit. Oh wait, there's actually no cockpit in there at all.
Category: Military, Technology
Tags: Anduril, Fighter, Jets, Autonomous flight, US Air Force
We've heard of off-grid toilets that macerate, compost, incinerate and electro-wrap. We even stumbled on one that "super-composts" just a few weeks ago. We guess we should have expected one that processes waste into a fine fog ... but we did not. The French-designed Etteliot S is an add-on for existing dry separating toilets that automatically electrolyzes and aerosolizes urine so campers don't have to see it again later. Inspired or insane?
Category: RVs and Motorhomes, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors
Tags: Off-grid, Toilet, Camping, RV, Outdoors and Camping
On Tuesday, November 18th, from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, we'll join you in our forums to answer questions live and discuss the future of the community.
You just can’t trust what you hear.
Category: AI and Humanoids, Technology
Tags: CSIRO, Deepfakes, Voice hacking
Not many bikemakers dare to depart too much from building motorcycles. Even less so for an electric motorcycle company, especially when you have “motorcycles” in your name.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Zero Motorcycles, Electric Motorcycles, Electric Vehicles, Scooter, urban transport, EICMA 2025
Last week, Canon announced the EOS R6 III, an update to its enthusiast-tier full-frame mirrorless camera. It gains a new sensor, much more capable video specs and upgrades to the autofocus system.
Our initial review goes in-depth on how the EOS R6 III compares to its predecessor, so we'll largely avoid re-treading that ground here. Instead, we'll discuss the three major competitors: the Nikon Z6III, Panasonic S1II, and Sony a7 IV.
PriceIn the US, the EOS R6 III, Z6 III, and a7 IV are all priced similarly, with the S1 II standing out as substantially more expensive than the rest. It's less of an outlier globally, though, with it and the EOS R6 III sitting at a few hundred pounds higher than the other two models.
Canon EOS R6 III Nikon Z6III Sony a7 IV Panasonic S1II MSRP (US / UK) $2800 / £2800 $2700 / £2500 $2700 / £2400 $3200 / £2900The one thing we'll note about the EOS R6 II is that Canon is keeping it in its lineup for $2299. It's still an extremely capable camera, and those mainly shooting stills will likely want to consider how much it's worth to gain better resolution and upgrades to its (still competitive) autofocus system.
Resolution and readout speed33MP can capture a lot of fine detail.
Canon EOS R6 III | Canon 85mm F1.4 L VCM | F7.1 | 1/40 sec | ISO 100
The EOS R6 III and a7 IV are higher resolution models that utilize more familiar sensor tech, featuring 33MP FSI and BSI sensors, respectively. Nikon and Panasonic, meanwhile, both use a 24MP 'partially Stacked' sensor, which uses more complex circuitry to dramatically improve readout speeds compared to more traditional designs.
Canon EOS R6 III Nikon Z6III Sony a7 IV Panasonic S1II Resolution 33MP 24MP 33MP 24MP Stills rolling shutter rate (ms) ∼13.5ms (12-bit) ∼14.6ms (14-bit) ∼67.6ms (14-bit) ∼14.6ms (14-bit)Both the Canon and Sony offer an approximately 16% increase in linear resolution compared to the 24MP models, which isn't quite as large an improvement as you might expect just based on the numbers, but will still provide a benefit in capturing fine details.
While the EOS R6 III has the fastest readout speeds, it's worth noting that it achieves this by producing 12-bit Raws, compared to the 14-bit ones its competitors offer. This will limit its dynamic range and result in noise in the deepest shadows compared to its competitors, but it's worth noting that it will only be an issue when shooting in e-shutter mode (though that's also when rolling shutter rate is the biggest concern). While the Z6III also suffers from slightly noisier than typical shadows, that's instead due to its higher levels of read noise, an issue interestingly not shared by the S1II, at least in its mechanical shutter mode.
Rolling shutter rates are especially pertinent when it comes to the a7 IV, which has substantially slower readout speeds than its peers. These make it so you can't use its electronic shutter mode to capture most moving subjects without risking motion artifacts.
AutofocusThe EOS R6 III comes with an upgraded autofocus system, which Canon says uses the algorithms from its flagship EOS R1 and R5 II models. Like most of the other models, it's been trained to recognize several types of subjects, and has several options for selecting your autofocus point.
Canon EOS R6 III Nikon Z6III Sony a7 IV Panasonic S1II AF subject detection - HumanWhile the S1II lacks an automatic subject detection mode, the bigger concern is performance. In our tests, we've found it to be less reliable at tracking than we've come to expect from Nikon, Canon and Sony and, unlike its competitors, it doesn't fall back to generic tracking in subject recognition mode, so you have to be more aware of your settings for some types of shooting. It does, however, have an "Urban Sports" recognition mode designed to recognize humans even when they're in odd body positions, such as when they're breakdancing or skateboarding.
The Sony a7 IV isn't as far behind as the table may imply, as its tracking system is still extremely capable. However, it doesn't have Sony's latest AF system, which relies on a coprocessor and supports more subject types and complex human recognition.
Continuous shooting and pre-captureOne of the EOS R6 III's notable upgrades is the fact that its pre-burst capture mode no longer requires going into the special Raw Burst mode, which didn't capture JPEGs and stored captured images in a new, not widely supported format until you exported them into a standard Raw after the fact. Now, it's simply an option you can activate when in the "H+" 40fps drive mode and using the electronic shutter.
Canon EOS R6 III Nikon Z6III Sony a7 IV Panasonic S1II Burst rate 12fps mech.The Canon, Nikon and Panasonic cameras all have some level of inflexibility when it comes to burst and pre-burst shooting. The Canon and Panasonic, for instance, don't let you adjust your framerates in each burst mode, though this is especially noticeable on the S1II, which has no options between the pedestrian 10fps and buffer-destroying 70fps. Nikon gives you more control in this regard, but its fastest burst rates and pre-burst options are JPEG-only, giving you less room for adjustments in post.
The a7 IV, meanwhile, hails from an era before pre-burst capture was standard in this class of cameras, and doesn't include any option for it. Its burst rates are also quite slow, as it has to rely on its mechanical shutter; its electronic shutter just isn't fast enough for continuous shooting.
Viewfinder and screen The EOS R6 III's EVF and screen aren't bad, but they're no longer state of the art.The Canon EOS R6 III uses the same EVF and rear display as its predecessor, both of which feel perhaps a bit behind the times compared to the larger, higher-resolution ones found on the Nikon Z6III and Panasonic S1II.
Canon EOS R6 III Nikon Z6III Sony a7 IV Panasonic S1II Viewfinder res/What really sets the S1II apart, though, is its articulation mechanism. It lets you tilt it up or down in-axis with the camera's sensor, while also allowing you to fully articulate it for easier video shooting. The extra tilt mechanism also gives you more clearance if you have things plugged into the ports, such as headphones, microphones and HDMI. While the Z6III has a more standard full-articulating screen, the company says its viewfinder is the brightest out there, reaching up to 4000 nits.
The Canon, Nikon and Panasonic will emulate a blackout-free experience in some of their burst modes, but they operate by showing you the previous frame captured, rather than a live view of what you're shooting.
Video - resolution, framerates and workflowThe EOS R6 III's biggest upgrades come to its video recording capabilities. It catches up to the rest of the market, gaining internal Raw recording, tools like waveform and false color and, blessedly, the ability to set white balance live, without having to take a still first.
Canon EOS R6 III Nikon Z6III Sony a7 IV Panasonic S1II Video resolutions 7K DCI/60 (Raw)6K/60 (Raw)
5.4K/60 (full-width)
UHD 4K/60 (full-width)
UHD 4K/120 (1.5x crop)
6K/30 3:2 (Raw / open gate)
5.7K/60 DCI (Raw)
5.9K/60 (16:9)
DCI 4K/120 w/ 1.17x crop
The EOS R6 III may be one of the best options for slow-motion shooters, as it offers not only oversampled, full-width 60p, but also full-width 120p. However, it presumably achieves this by sub-sampling the footage, which isn't necessarily the case with the cropped modes on the partially Stacked sensor cameras.
The S1II remains one of the most capable hybrid options on the market, offering pretty much every conceivable recording option and assistance tool. Perhaps its biggest leg up, though, is its internal fan, which helps push its recording times past what some of the other cameras on this list can handle. It's also the only hybrid mirrorless camera in this class to support 32-bit float audio recording, though you'll need an external XLR adapter to enable it (unlike Nikon's more video-focused ZR model, which can do it internally). It also has a Dynamic Range Boost mode that allows for greater dynamic range capture, at the cost of the rolling shutter rates jumping to above 30ms, making them not particularly practical for shooting most moving subjects.
Most cameras in this class excel at both stills and videoThe Z6III is also very capable at shooting video, with the only real drawback compared to the EOS R6 III and S1II being its lack of an "open gate" mode, which provides more flexibility in post to reframe, or to take horizontal and vertical video from a single clip.
This option is also missing from the a7 IV, but it shows its age in other, more critical ways. Despite having a higher-resolution sensor, it tops out at 4K recording, though this is at least oversampled from 7K capture. It also doesn't offer internal Raw recording, and doesn't include many of the now-standard assistance tools.
Video - rolling shutterThe EOS R6 III has impressive rolling shutter performance for not having a partially Stacked sensor, even in its oversampled modes, which are derived from 7K capture.
Canon EOS R6 III Nikon Z6III Sony a7 IV Panasonic S1II* Open-gate 17.9ms — — ∼14.8msThe Panasonic, Nikon and Canon cameras all feature more than usable rolling shutter rates in all of their modes, with the exception of the S1II's DR Boost setting. This means you don't really have to worry about whether your subject or camera will be moving too fast for your specific settings.
The Sony is a different story, as the only mode it has capable of capturing fast-moving subjects without too much distortion is its 4K/60 mode, which comes with a 1.5x crop, dramatically changing its field of view. It's possible to work around this limitation, but it's definitely worth considering if you plan on doing a lot of video work.
* - Unlike most of the cameras we test, the S1II doesn't produce consistent results in our rolling shutter tests; here, we've gone with the fastest ones we've measured. [I don't think we should report that, yet. Just give an average number]
Ports and storageThis section has perhaps the least to discuss, as most of the brands have settled into a relatively standardized layout. The EOS R6III, Z6III and S1II all have a CFexpress Type B slot paired with a UHS-II SD card slot, headphone and microphone jacks and full-size HDMI.
The odd one out is Sony. While the a7 IV has the same selection of ports, it opts for CFexpress Type A instead. This is a dual-format slot that can also be used with standard SD cards, which could make dual-card shooting cheaper, depending on your needs, but with the camera limited to UHS-II speeds.
Canon and Sony have also equipped their cameras with digital hotshoes, which can be used not only for flash, but with other accessories, such as microphones or XLR adapters.
Battery The EOS R6 III uses Canon's latest battery, but it's clearly using a lot of power.The one area where the EOS R6 III is noticeably worse than its predecessor is when it comes to battery life; the extra features come at a cost of it getting around 12-15% fewer shots per charge than the EOS R6 II.
Canon EOS R6 III Nikon Z6III Sony a7 IV Panasonic S1II Battery life EVF / LCD 270 / 510 360 / 390 520 / 580 360 / 320As always, the CIPA ratings tend to under-represent the literal number of pictures you can capture with a single charge; it's not unusual to get double the rating in real-world use. However, it's clear that Canon and, to a lesser extent, Nikon and Panasonic have traded some longevity for their advanced features.
Sony, meanwhile, is the standout. While we might recommend bringing a spare battery or two for a weekend of heavy shooting with the EOS R6 III, Z6III or S1II, we'd be pretty confident leaving the house with only a single fully-charged battery for our a7 IV.
The extras Like the Nikon Z6III and Panasonic S1II, the EOS R6 III's ergonomics are well-honed.There are things that don't fit easily into a spec sheet. For example, while the cameras in this roundup are in roughly the same class when it comes to size and weight (though the S1II is the heaviest of the bunch by a fair margin), we find that the a7 IV doesn't feel quite as comfortable to hold as the other models in this roundup.
There's also the matter of HDR output, which is becoming an increasingly interesting option as the industry settles on broadly compatible image formats, and as more and more devices boast screens that can properly display HDR content. While all the cameras can record HDR video, it's worth noting that the a7 IV's HLG HEIF function comes at the cost of Raw recording. The other cameras in this roundup can capture both Raw and HDR HEIF files simultaneously, but Sony makes you choose one or the other.
It's also worth noting that both Canon and Nikon exert more control over what lenses get made for their mounts and Sony or Panasonic do; both companies have shown a willingness to disallow third-party lenses they don't want made. Sony, however, isn't entirely blameless in this regard either; while companies like Sigma, Viltrox, 7artisans and more have produced a wide array of third-party E-mount lenses, they're all limited to 15fps shooting, a restriction not placed on the L-mount versions.
SummaryAt this point, it should be clear that the EOS R6 III is a competitive entry in the enthusiast-tier full frame camera market, though it's not entirely dominant. Each model in this range has some trade-offs compared to the others; choosing the Panasonic nets you one of the best display designs and suite of video features, at the cost of less reliable autofocus, while Nikon has great autofocus, but doesn't include things like open-gate recording or Raw stills shooting in its fastest burst rates. And both have less resolution than the Canon, but have faster sensors.
As has been a running theme, the a7 IV is really the odd one out at this point. It's far older than the others, and that age shows in quite a few aspects of its design and capabilities for both stills and video. Still, the selection of lenses available for it is unassailable, and its autofocus is still at least in the conversation with Nikon and Canon, despite being a generation behind Sony's best.
How many times have we seen a bikemaker unveil an ambitious concept at EICMA, only to quietly abandon it later as if it never happened? Not Honda this time around.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Honda, Honda Motorcycles, Eicma, EICMA 2025, electric supercharger, Supercharger, Turbo, Prototype
When it comes to fanfares, it doesn’t get much bigger than this. I’m in Tokyo for Fender Experience 2025, a three-day celebration of all things Fender.
Category: Music, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Fender, Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster, Guitar, Bass guitar, Interviews
For a long time, archaeologists believed that large buildings required large bosses. The idea was simple: only societies with strong hierarchies (kings, priests, and planners) could organize massive construction projects.
Tags: Archeology, Mexico
Nuclear waste and a hydrogen economy may seem poles apart, but a new study by the University of Sharjah claims that spent fuel from nuclear power plants could be used to increase the efficiency of converting water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Category: Energy, Technology
Dutch expedition camping module specialist Bliss Mobil has launched its smallest model to date. Rather than getting tied to the likes of a large heavy-duty Mercedes Zetros or MAN TGS cab, the new Bliss 8 is designed to ride aback smaller, nimbler 4x4 chassis like the Toyota Land Cruiser or Ford F-Series. With help from an electro-actuated hard-walled lift system, it still offers the precisely organized essentials and modern comforts on which Bliss stakes its reputation, including a wireless smart home suite with Sonos audio.
Category: Expedition Trucks, Adventure Vehicles, Outdoors
Tags: Off-road, Camping, Bliss Mobil, Toyota, Ford, Truck, Off-grid
Laser engraving has become a new hobby of mine as of late. I've been tinkering around with blue diode lasers that can engrave, but seem to function better as organic material cutters. I also have an IR laser that's good for some metals. But after running UV for a while now, it's become pretty clear that UV is the king of etching. Glavo UV lasers are unmatched when it comes to sheer speed and fine detail. Not to mention less smoke, less soot, less warping, and less "Ahhh! It's on fire again!"
Category: Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Laser Engraver, DIY, Craft, Laser, 3D Printing
Researchers at MIT have just developed a new lipid nanoparticle that super-enhances the effectiveness of the mRNA vaccine in mice to a hundred times its stand-alone effectiveness, thus offering massive savings by reducing required dosages while also reducing toxicity in the liver.
Category: Medical Innovations, Body and Mind
Tags: mRNA vaccines, MIT, Nanoparticles
