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Nikon and RED are rumored to be working on a new smartphone (ReKon?)

Many of you probably remember the RED Hydrogen One smartphone from 2019: RED Hydrogen One smartphone prototype hands-on RED was also working on a pro camera version of the Hydrogen One smartphone: RED is working on a “pro camera version” of the Hydrogen One smartphone At that time RED partnered with Leica, but two years later the project was killed: Red partners with Leia to bring lightfield holographic smartphone to the consumer market After the news about Nikon acquiring RED, I received some new rumors that Nikon wants to revive the Hydrogen One smartphone project. Here is what to expect: 50 MP camera sensor capable of full 8K video in ProRes Raw 16 bit, with pixel staking for stills up to 100 MP. The phone is rumored to have the capability of sending real-time video and pictures over a live upgraded 6G cellular network or via satellite in real-time. With an internal storage of 2 TB and 16 GB of RAM, it will enable journalists to fast edit media-ready photos or small broadcast clips. Information leaked indicates this phone will also have capabilities of IPTC still and video metadata stored to each file making it a “go-to” device for journalists and videographers on the move. The phone has been designed to have full satellite up-link capability for its high-end versions. Unconfirmed (project?) name: ReKon (from RED+Nikon). The post Nikon and RED are rumored to be working on a new smartphone (ReKon?) appeared first on Nikon Rumors. Related posts: Nikon...

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Published By: Nikonrumors - Monday, 1 April, 2024

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