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Joe Gibbs Racing scored a major victory Wednesday, getting most of its NASCAR penalties either overturned or drastically reduced for what NASCAR deemed an illegal engine part in Matt Kenseth's winning car at Kansas.
Kenseth's 50-point penalty was reduced to just 12 points by NASCAR's three-member appeal panel and crew chief Jason Ratcliff's suspension was reduced from six points races to just one. The owner points penalty against Joe Gibbs — a loss of points for six races — was overturned.
The only major penalty that was upheld was Ratcliff's $200,000 fine.
Kenseth's April 21 first win at Kansas also will now count toward Chase bonus points.
Gibbs said his team will not appeal the penalties that stand to chief appellate officer John Middlebrook.
Kenseth and his No. 20 team were penalized for having a connecting rod below the minimum weight in their race-winning engine at Kansas. The connecting road was 522.3 grams, 2.7 grams below the 525-gram minimum, according to Toyota Racing Development President Lee White.
MORE: Penske appeal | Penalties 'harsh' | NASCAR's defense | Joe Gibbs concerned
TRD makes the engines for JGR and has accepted responsibility for the violation but NASCAR holds the team responsible for all parts on the car.
NASCAR docked Kenseth and the team 50 points, fined crew chief Jason Ratcliff $200,000, suspended Ratcliff for seven races and froze the team's owner points for six weeks. The win also will not count toward bonus points if Kenseth makes the Chase or toward a Chase wild card.
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According to the USDA's latest Grain Stocks report, old crop corn stocks in all positions on September 1, 2012 totaled 988 million bushels, down 12 percent from Sept. 1, 2011.
Of the total stocks, 314 million bushels are stored on farms, down slightly from a year earlier. Off-farm stocks, at 675 million bushels, are down 17 percent from a year ago. The June - August 2012 indicated disappearance is 2.16 billion bushels, compared with 2.54 billion bushels during the same period last year.


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It Was Worth It
Leigh Gamboa
Columbia, MD, USA
From: New Beginnings, Vol. 29 No. 5-6, 2009, p. 34
When Kai was born, I had no idea how hard it would be for us to breastfeed. Because nursing is natural, I expected it to be easy.
Following Kai's birth, we came home from the hospital on a Thursday afternoon, only to return to the ER on Friday night. Kai was jaundiced. I was painfully engorged and could not pump an ounce. I blamed myself for my baby's condition and was really nervous about nursing him. The doctor wanted Kai to have formula and, as scared first-time parents, we did whatever the doctor ordered.
His jaundice soon cleared up but the next several weeks were a whirlwind of around-the-clock pumping, awkward attempts at nursing, and lots of tears. Sometimes Kai would latch on and other times he refused and cried, and then I cried. I had some luck with nipple shields but they didn't solve our problems. I was exhausted and felt defeated. I suffered cracked and bleeding nipples and came down with mastitis three times. My husband and I were starting our own business, which added to the stress that I was already dealing with and still we survived. My husband really didn't understand my need to breastfeed our son. "Just give him a bottle," he said and he thought life would be easier if I gave up trying to breastfeed. However, I was committed to giving my son the best possible nourishment I could and that meant my own milk.
After weeks and weeks of pumping and using a nipple shield, we finally got to the point when Kai would nurse without a struggle on both breasts and without a nipple shield. It was pure bliss. I can't describe how I felt, and still feel, when we nurse. It is love and a bond that is magical. I love Kai so much and feel so incredibly blessed that I can provide for him in this way. It is physical nourishment for him. It is comfort that cannot be replaced by anything else. It is so natural -- like being a mother. Being a first time mom, I know nothing about parenting -- yet no one else could be Kai's mother!
We could not have coped without the help of La Leche League of Columbia, MD. I finally got my wits about me after the first three or four weeks of struggling and found Katie from LLL. I went to a meeting and met other mothers who were so encouraging, just by simply being there. Thank you to all those moms -- you are truly wonderful women, and you are helping other women be the best mothers that they can be.
We made it and I am happy to say Kai is now 22 months, is still nursing, and we love it. Kai nurses about four times a day and we recently night weaned him. I'm not sure when he will stop nursing but I'm in no hurry. Before I know it he'll be in school and too busy to spend that much time with me. I am cherishing our nursing days while we have them.


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Single vs Double Epidural Catheter Analgesia for Scoliosis Surgery
This study has been terminated.
(Study was unable to meet patient enrollment goals. PI chose to terminate the study early.)
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
University of Wisconsin, Madison
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: July 11, 2013
Last updated: October 1, 2015
Last verified: December 2014
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This is a study comparing pain control utlilizing one or two epidural catheters, along with a hydromorphone PCA, for analgesia following surgery for correction of scoliosis.
|Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
|Drug: epidural catheter
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Single Versus Double Epidural Catheter Technique for Postoperative Analgesia Following Scoliosis Surgery
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
MedlinePlus related topics: ScoliosisU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by University of Wisconsin, Madison:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- pain scores with activity [ Time Frame: 72 hours ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- pain scores at rest [ Time Frame: 72 hours ]
- opioid side effects [ Time Frame: 72 hours ]
- functional outcomes [ Time Frame: 3 months ]
|Study Start Date:
|July 2013
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Active Comparator: single epidural catheter
Drug: epidural catheter
epidural catheter with 0.3% ropivacaine
|Active Comparator: double epidural catheter
Drug: epidural catheter
epidural catheter with 0.3% ropivacaine
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|11 Years to 18 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients undergoing surgery via a posterior approach for AIS
- Children ages 11-18
- ASA physical status 1-2
- Informed consent by legal guardian and assent by patient (for minors 11-17 years of age) or informed consent by subject (for patients 18 years of age)
- Planned correction of at least 8 vertebral levels
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient refusal to participate
- Patients on chronic narcotic medication
- Allergy to standard of care drugs used in the study (Omnipaque, ropivacaine, hydromorphone, oxycodone, acetaminophen, gabapentin, ondansetron, nalbuphine or diphenhydramine, diazepam)
- Coagulopathy
- Pre-existing neurological deficit
- Inability to use a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS: 0-10 patient self-reported score) for pain assessment
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01900626
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01900626
|United States, Wisconsin
|American Family Children's Hospital
|Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53792
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|University of Wisconsin, Madison
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01900626 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
Epidural for Scoliosis
|Study First Received:
|July 11, 2013
|Last Updated:
|October 1, 2015
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Spinal Curvatures
Spinal Diseases
Bone Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
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Switch From Combivir or Trizivir to Truvada - Mitochondrial Effects (TRU)
This study has been completed.
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Gilead Sciences
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: August 17, 2009
Last updated: January 25, 2013
Last verified: September 2012
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Study subjects receiving the antiretroviral drugs Combivir or trizivir, will be randomized to switch to Truvada-containing highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) or to continue on Combivir or on trizivir. Measurements will be performed at baseline and after 6 months after randomization to either continuing on trizivir or combivir, or to switching to Truvada. Measurements include maximal or peak oxygen consumption, lactate production and clearance, subcutaneous adipose tissue and limb fat contents, insulin resistance, liver and muscle fat contents, and plasma free fatty acid concentrations. The hypothesis underlying this study is that chronic therapy with thymidine analogue nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), including zidovudine (AZT), leads to clinically detectable mitochondrial dysfunction in several organ systems.
|Drug: Truvada Drug: Combivir Drug: Trizivir
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Effect of Substituting Truvada for Combivir or Trizivir vs Continuing Combivir or Trizivir on Physiologic Correlates of Mitochondrial Function in Subjects Infected With Human Immunodeficiency Virus on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDS
Drug Information available for: Trizivir TruvadaU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Change in Peak Oxygen Uptake. [ Time Frame: baseline and 6 months ]change or difference in peak oxygen uptake after switching from zidovudine-based therapy, such as combivir or trizivir, to tenofovir, versus continuing on zidovudine-based therapy.The difference in peak oxygen uptake were calculated by subtracting peak oxygen uptake values at baseline from the peak oxygen uptake values after 6 months of study intervention. The changes were analyzed within each group and between groups.
|Study Start Date:
|August 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2009
|Primary Completion Date:
|July 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Truvada
Truvada (tenofovir 300mg / emtricitabine 200mg) capsule once daily for 6 months
Drug: Truvada
Truvada (tenofovir 300mg / emtricitabine 200mg) capsule once daily for 6 months
Other Name: emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Active Comparator: Combivir or Trizivir
Continue on Combivir (150 mg of lamivudine, 300 mg of zidovudine) two tablets daily for 6 months or Continue on Trizivir (300 mg of abacavir as abacavir sulfate, 150 mg of lamivudine, and 300 mg of zidovudine)
Drug: Combivir
Continue on Combivir (150 mg of lamivudine, 300 mg of zidovudine) two tablets daily for 6 months
Other Names:Drug: Trizivir
Continue on Trizivir (300 mg of abacavir as abacavir sulfate, 150 mg of lamivudine, and 300 mg of zidovudine)
Other Names:
Detailed Description:
None different from the summary description above.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with undetectable viral load
- on Combivir or trizivir
- able to exercise and sign consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- other active illness
- contraindication to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning or maximal exercise.
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00960622
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00960622
|United States, New York
|St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
|New York, New York, United States, 10025
Sponsors and Collaborators
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Gilead Sciences
|Principal Investigator:
|Donald P Kotler, MD
|St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital New York City
|Principal Investigator:
|Gabriel Ionescu, MD
More Information
Keywords provided by St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00960622 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|August 17, 2009
|Results First Received:
|September 21, 2011
|Last Updated:
|January 25, 2013
Keywords provided by St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center:
treatment experienced
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Drug Combination
Lamivudine, zidovudine drug combination
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Anti-HIV Agents
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By Jay McCall, Business Solutions magazine.
Whether you're a POS (point of sale) VAR or networking MSP (managed services provider), the education market is one vertical you need to pay attention to this year.
Education is a top vertical among Business Solutions' audience, and considering the latest research in both K-12 and higher education, VARs are going to be playing a key role in education's future. Industry analyst Gartner reports that in 2011, IT spending at the higher education level was $12.1 billion, and K-12 schools spent $9.1B in IT solutions and services last year. Market research firm IBISWorld estimates there were 33,509 K-12 schools in the United States in 2011, serving 56 million public and private school students. By 2016, the total number of students is expected to reach 59 million. Higher education enrollment numbers are increasing, too. According to the U.S. Department of Education, more than 19 million students enrolled in two- or four-year colleges and universities in the fall of 2010, an increase of nearly 4 million since fall 2000.
On the downside of the growth stats in education, federal spending on education is down this year. Don't get too down by this news, however; all it means is that educational organizations are going to need more help from companies like yours to figure out how to serve a growing population of students with fewer IT resources. Following are a few trends and opportunities you need to keep top of mind.
VDI Solves Multiple Education IT Needs
When I first talked with RMC ProIT, a California-based MSP that has 22 employees and is projecting $2 million in sales revenue growth this year, I was surprised to learn that the company is attributing a significant portion of its growth to new opportunities in the education market. Specifically, the MSP is seeing a trend in California where K-12 schools are migrating from traditional PC environments to VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) environments. After digging into things a little further, I discovered VDIs' popularity is becoming widespread. According to ABI Research, the VDI market is forecasted to grow from $500 million in 2009 to $5 billion by 2016. K-12 schools are a perfect fit for this technology for a few reasons. "Education organizations face a dilemma — they have limited IT funds that enable them to replace only a few PCs at a time, but simply swapping out old PCs for newer PCs does not reduce their management problems," says Erick Miller, VP of technology at RMC ProIT. "Additionally, these organizations are being tasked with lowering their energy footprint." VDI addresses all of these needs. "A virtual desktop can be implemented for about half the cost of a traditional desktop," says Miller. "Plus, as legacy PCs age, they can be converted into virtual desktops for very little investment." Plus, since VDI migrates all software applications and computer processing from the individual PC to the data center, desktop maintenance and support costs are nearly eliminated. Not only are software installs and updates simplified, but a lot of security threats are eliminated as well. For instance, students can no longer bring in their own apps and files via CDs, DVDs, and jump drives, which are a primary source of network infections. And finally, because all the spinning disk hard drives are replaced with solid state drives and most of the computer processing happens at the server level, energy consumption is reduced by more than 50% and some organizations claim as much as 80%.
Like VDI, cloud computing is a way VARs can help education clients reduce costs. One VAR that's been successful in this area is CSI Technology Outfitters, an Easley, SC-based solutions provider that attributes 80% of last year's $53 million revenue from sales in the K-12 market. According to Keone Trask, vice president of business development at CSI, one of the biggest trends he sees in this space is more and more schools are looking to outsource their technology infrastructure by pushing applications and hardware solutions to the cloud. "Within the past year we jumped on the cloud computing bandwagon and developed a set of solutions for school systems that involve hosted, payas- you-go collaboration and communications capabilities," he says. "In some instances, we've moved key communications tools like email and voice to the cloud and cut our customers' hard costs by as much as 50%." One of the other keys to CSI's success in this space is that it's learned how to help education customers leverage the federal government's E-Rate program, a $2.25 billion fund that provides discounts for schools and libraries on various technology solutions and services.
In addition to moving your education customers' applications (e.g. Microsoft 365) to the cloud, cloudbased storage is another opportunity you should consider selling to your education clients. In the February issue of Business Solutions magazine, I spoke with five industry experts, who offered advice on how to successfully sell cloud storage. You can access this article, titled "Become A Cloud Backup Strategist" at www.BSMinfo.com/go/0212CloudBackup.
Help Your Higher Education Customers Secure Their Networks
IT industry association CompTIA conducted a research study in 2011 called, "IT Opportunities In The Education Market." The study comprised feedback from 500 U.S. educators and administrators (353 K-12 employees and 147 higher education employees). One of the key takeaways from the study was the technology-purchasing drivers. The top driver among both K-12 and higher ed educators and administrators is improving the overall education experience for students. Beyond the top driver, subsequent motivations differ considerably. Not surprisingly, higher ed respondents indicated that improving data security was the next most important driver for adopting new IT solutions. Surprisingly, this topic barely made the top 10 list for the K-12 group. The fact is that network security is a major problem for both groups, even though the K-12 group seems less aware of this importance.
Here's some ammo you can use the next time you discuss this topic with an education client. In February 2012, Websense revealed a global survey it conducted in conjunction with the Ponemon Institute. The survey, titled "Global Study On Mobility Risks," includes feedback from 4,640 IT and IT security practitioners. According to Jason Clark, chief security officer at Websense, "One of the biggest findings is that BYODs [bring your own devices] are outpacing any security controls organizations are trying to put in place, and they're becoming a major vulnerability point." In education, this problem exists not only among employees within the organizations, but students as well. What kind of sensitive data is leaving with employees when they walk out the door with their smartphones? If a student's laptop or smartphone becomes infected with malware after accessing a link via Facebook, is the educational organization immune from that malware when the student logs back into the organization's network? "More than half of those responding to the survey indicated they had no policy in place to protect themselves against new mobile devices being introduced to their networks," says Clark. "Of the minority that indicated they did have a policy in place, 59% said employees circumvented their policies and only a small percentage ever enforced their policies." Executives were the biggest violators of these policies. You can gain full access to this report at BSMinfo.com/go/0212MobileSecurity.


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DPReview recommends: Best smartphone cameras
In many users' pockets consumer-level digital compact cameras have been replaced by smartphones. The cameras of the latter don't usually have zoom lenses or xenon flashes but image sensor technology has been rapidly improving and clever software processing helps rival, and in some cases even surpass, image quality of dedicated cameras. Add large high-resolution screens for image framing and viewing along with the ability to add special features and new shooting modes by installing apps to the mix, and it's no surprise that for many the smartphone camera has become an important piece of photographic equipment.
On this page we have listed, in no particular order, our current favorite smartphone cameras for those who are looking to buy their first smartphone or upgrade their current device. We are aiming to continuously update this article as new reviews are being added to the site. At the bottom of the page you will also find a chronological list of all smartphone camera reviews that have been published on DPReview Connect since we started the site in 2012.
Recommendations are subject to change and current as of December 2015. Please note that some reviews are ongoing and we will update this article accordingly.
King of the camera-phones: Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1
20MP 1-inch sensor | F2.8 aperture | 4K video | 4.7-inch 1080p display | adjustment dial
In terms of smartphone technology the the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 is not the newest device anymore but with its 1-inch image sensor, adjustment dial and comprehensive manual settings it is still the closest thing to a true hybrid device that we have seen. Its image detail and operational control is unheard of on more conventional smartphone cameras and the ISO range up to 25,600 allows for more flexibility when shooting in low light. Additionally the Raw files offer noticeably more editing leeway than those captured by cameras with smaller sensors.
However, CM1 owners have to be willing to accept some compromises. The lens shows some noticeable corner softness, white balance under artificial light is inconsistent and the flash produces results that can be virtually unusable. Video quality is average at best and we weren't too impressed by the CM1's screen either. The DMC-CM1 is also noticeably bulkier than conventional smartphones and as shipped, the lens has no protection from scratching, so carrying the device in your pocket might not be ideal.
Essentially, the Panasonic CM1 is the device of choice for all those who want their smartphone to offer the looks, feel, control and image detail of a premium compact camera. If you are willing to accept the drawbacks mentioned above and don't mind paying a premium price it won't be easy to find a smartphone that performs better as a stills camera.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 Review | Sample gallery
What we like: Great detail and DR across the ISO range, physical shutter button and adjustment dial
What we don't like: 4K video only at 15 fps, poor flash performance, no OIS
Class-leading image quality and solid photo features: Samsung Galaxy S 6 / S6 Edge
16MP sensor | F1.9 aperture | Optical Image Stabilization | 4K video | 5.1-inch QHD display
In our opinion the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are the nicest looking-looking and made Samsung smartphones we have tested so far and the camera performance perfectly matches the premium look and feel of the exterior.
With their 16MP CMOS sensors the Samsung flagship models capture good detail in bright light and thanks to a combination of very well balanced noise reduction, a fast F1.9 aperture and optical image stabilization low light image quality is at the very top of smartphone cameras with small sensors. In addition both panorama and HDR modes produce great results and the front camera is among the best we have seen. The 5.1-inch Quad-HD screen is fantastic for viewing images or composition, even in bright outdoor conditions, and the new Quick Launch feature gives rapid access to the redesigned and better-structured camera app via a double-click of the home button.
There aren't many points of criticism but high volume photographers will notice the lack of a microSD slot. Thanks to a firmware update the Galaxy now offers manual control of shutter speeds or DNG Raw capture though. So overall, as a mobile photographer you can't go wrong with the Galaxy S6 Edge. It offers great smartphone image quality and camera performance in a beautiful package, just make sure you can live without expandable storage.
Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge Review | Sample gallery
What we like: Class-leading image quality in all light levels, efficient HDR and panorama modes, premium look and feel
What we don't like: no expandable storage
Also consider: The LG G4 comes with a spec sheet that is not too dissimilar to the Galaxy S6's. It combines a 16MP CMOS sensor with an even faster F1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization. We preferred the Samsung's build quality and screen and found the Galaxy also had a slight edge in terms of image and video quality. However, the G4 is still very good and adds a microSD slot and removable battery to the mix, making it an excellent alternative for the users who rely on those features.
The value for money option: Motorola Moto X Style / Pure Edition
21MP 1/2.4-inch sensor | F2.0 aperture | 4K video | 5.7-inch QHD display
The Motorola Moto X Style (Moto X Pure Edition in the US) offers a high-end specification at a price point that is noticeably lower than the competition from other established manufacturers. It offers good image and video quality across the board. In very low light optical image stabilization could help reduce the need for shooting at high ISOs but but even without such a system digital stabilization is doing a very good job in video mode and still images show well balanced processing up to the highest sensitivities. The front camera is one of the first we have seen to come with a dedicated LED-flash, giving the Moto an advantage when shooting self-portraits in very low light.
Images are composed and viewed on a large high-resolution display that is sharp and bright, allowing for decent visibility even when shooting in sunny conditions. All the technology is wrapped up in a solidly built water repellent body, allowing for use in adverse weather conditions.
On the software side of things, purists will appreciate the Moto X Style's operating system, which is very close to stock Android. Despite the latest version of Google's mobile operating system the Moto X Style does not support DNG Raw capture or full manual control over shutter speed and ISO though. Panorama mode cannot keep up with the best in class but if you are happy to expand the imaging feature set via third-party options from Google Play and can live without Raw, the Motorola Moto X Style currently represents one of the best value for money handsets for mobile photographers in the high-end bracket of the market.
Motorola Moto X Style / Pure Edition Review | Sample Gallery
What we like: Excellent detail, expandable storage, water-resistant
What we don't like: no DNG Raw support, low-quality panoramas and slow-motion video
Also consider: The Motorola Moto X Play comes with a very similar design to the Moto X Style but a smaller 5.5-inch 1080p display and a slightly downgraded processor specification. In terms of camera module and operating system it's very similar to the Style, albeit at an even more affordable price, making it a great option for the budget-conscious mobile photographer.
Great video and panorama modes: Apple iPhone 6 Plus
12MP sensor | F2.2 aperture | Optical Image Stabilization | 4K video | 5.5-inch display
Like its predecessors the iPhone 6s Plus delivers solid image quality with good exposure, color and tonality across all light levels but, especially in bright conditions, pixel-level detail is not quite up with the best in class. Where the Apple device really shines is in the special modes department though. Panorama mode produces the largest and best-stitched images in the smartphone sector and both slow-motion and standard video modes capture excellent results. Finally there's now also 4K video for those who need higher resolution moving images.
Apple has also upgraded the front cam to a 5MP sensor and the iOS ecosystem arguably still offers the best selection in imaging and video apps. For current iPhone 6 or 6 Plus users upgrading to the 's' model offers limited benefits but the iPhone remains a solid choice for any mobile photographer, especially when they're already invested into the iOS operating system.
Apple iPhone 6s Plus Review | Sample gallery
What we like: Good exposure and color, great video and panorama modes, premium materials
What we don't like: less pixel-level detail than direct competitors, no microSD-slot
Also consider: The iPhone 6s offers most of the Plus model's imaging features and quality in a smaller package with 4.7-inch screen. The camera module has to make do without optical image stabilization but in its testing DxOMark found the impact on image quality to be small.
If none of our recommendations can convince you, below you can see a complete list of our smartphone camera reviews including scores. Click on the device name to go straight to the review.
|DPR Score
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|Apple iPhone 6s Plus
|Motorola Moto X Style / Pure Edition
|Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge
|Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1
|Samsung Galaxy Note 4
|Sony Xperia Z3
|Google Nexus 6
|Motorola Moto X (2014)
|Apple iPhone 6 Plus
|Amazon Fire Phone
|Apple iPhone 6
|Sony Xperia Z2
|Samsung Galaxy S5
|HTC One M8
|Motorola Moto X
|Nokia Lumia 1520
|Google Nexus 5
|Sony Xperia Z1
|Apple iPhone 5S
|Nokia Lumia 1020
|Samsung Galaxy S4
|Sony Xperia Z
|HTC One
|Blackberry Z10
|Samsung Galaxy Note II
|Nokia Lumia 920
|Samsung Galaxy S3
|HTC One X
|Apple iPhone 5
|Nokia 808
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Hi every body, a very organised and well-written post. Although, there're many camera phones available in the market, some expensive and some cheap but I recommend to check out these budget camera phone list as well: https://dubaiposter.com/blog/best-camera-phone-2016-2017/
Hello everyone. Here is a very interesting web app with mobile camera reviews https://www.facey.top. It's possible to see photos from different mobile devices, search for devices, find device with the best cameras...
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Nice review, but how do you do any kind of review and not mention MSRP - anywhere? Not in the text, not in the table - nowhere.
Sure, Amazon; but this price listing is a conflict of interest.
And your table, listed by date tested? not best score or even alphabetically... illogical.
I thing Samsung S6 and S6 Edge has provide quality camera of 16MP back and 5 MP front for capturing good and high definition pictures to their users. I like the phone very much as it has samsung name and provide much high performance as compared to different brand phone with similar pricing.
Nothing can beat Nexus 6P for camera-phone in night and day photography.
The iPhone 6s and 6s+ look like a rubbish children toy compared to Nexus 6P.
Try the Nokia Lumia 1020 with it's 41MP PureView Zeiss rear camera.
To say slightly limited range of apps for the Nokia dramatically understates how useless these Windows machines are for contemporary day to day use. No programs to run home utilities and no remote control of your cameras as the large organisations just do not write for this peripheral mobile operating system. The rule of thumb probably is that if you wish to connect to any other device Windows mobile is not for you. I cannot wait for my current Nokia contract to expire.
Where is the Samsung K Zoom ??? What else has a 24-240MM optical zoom (apart from the S4 zoom). Every camera buff knows optical zooming is better than digital. It won't be for a purist who is happy with fixed focal length, but great for someone who wants some versatility in the lens.
Rans some calcs for kicks, it's interesting that CM1's 1" sensor is 4.69x larger than Lumia 1520, giving CM1 about a 2.17 stop improvement (square root of the area ratio). Compared to the traditional 1/3" or smaller smartphone sensors used by the rest of the smartphones in this review, the CM1 sensor is 6.71x larger, giving the CM1 a 2.59 stop improvement.
The Nokia 808 surprisingly had a 1/1.2" sensor so very close to CM1. But for some people, the operating system may be a limit on some phones. The 2 biggest, iOS and Android, have a fairly mature app system. Don't know about Symbian, Windows and other operating systems.
I am not a iPhone hater, I have had a few, but from a photography tool standpoint you have to win the Lotto to buy it if you plan on using it for long Video lengths or taking a lot of shots. With the 4k sort of hack you Have to have the 128 version.
So you are FORCED to pay for the 128 MB one, which costs a fortune compared to say a Note 4, which I have, that you can go down to Wal Mart and buy a Micro 128 MB card for 60 bucks.
I hate that Apple Sticks it to you by not having a way to add memory space without paying through the nose to get it. God like they really Need to make more money!!
Thank goodness for competition eh? You have your Note 4, so you are good. Why do you care if Apple "forced" other people to pay for 128GB one?
And seriously, an actual videographer would not have a one sole iPhone as his/her main 4K recording device. Plus, there's a thing call computer where you can offload the videos afterwards, instead of leaving them in the iPhone forever and ever.
No Galaxy K zoom here. In my personal tests it exceeds the quality of Galaxy S6 most of the time, as well as having a bit bigger sensor and xenon flash. Why don't Dpreview test it?
And it's a pretty good phone too.
No mention of the Blackberry Passport which has a 13 megapixel auto-focus camera, Optical image stabilization (OIS), 5-element f2.0 lens.
The LG G3 has been out since last fall. Any comment or rating of camera etc.?
good to see DPR still acknowledges the 808's DPR score to be the highest. Shows DPR knows it phone cameras ;)
Check out the 4K video test I did from the Samsung Galaxy S6. Pretty impressive from such a small sensor. Remember to adjust the resolution on the bottom right of the Youtube screen to at 1080p or even 2160p. Let me know what you think of this TEST? BTW: this is straight out of the camera and uploaded to YouTube.
Where's the Galaxy S6 ???
It has the best camera out there, why is this device missing here?
"Also consider: The Galaxy S6 is the Note 4's smaller cousin. It comes with a smaller 5.1-inch screen but offers the same Quad-HD resolution as the Note 4. Its camera module combines a 16MP sensor with optical image stabilization and a very fast F1.9 aperture, performing very well in the DxOMark image quality assessment."
No, the S6 doesn't have a better camera than the Panasonic CM1--no smartphone does.
It's a stretch to think smart phones with tiny 3mm plastic fixed lens are anything more than sophisticated 'pinhole' cameras and I challenge anyone to look at a well composed and exposed 8x10 photo from any smart phone and see any significant differences. Any differences noted, I would say, are purely subjective and nothing to do with any notable difference in smart phone technology.
Just a comment on the level of debate in this column with accusations of racism and other nasty talk taking place which seems out of place in DPReview. I'm not a snob and enjoy a good debate but why is it that internet forums including this one seem to devolve into trash talk, personal insults and name calling. I know its just a few that always spoil it but why not have some rules and delete the few letters that don't belong that most readers would agree don't serve anyone well.
Everything on a side that I said below, ever since Amazon purchased DPREVIEW, you guys are struggling to catch up with technological previews and novelties in a camera department and here with telephones.I understand that you need time and diligence to review a phone or a camera but in the past 5 years, and I am fan of Dpreview for a longer than that, Dpreview is not capable to keep up with demands, attention span of customers, and new products that arrive daily on the market.The volume of products also increased, and that is something you should work on.Ask your employers to hire more stuff.I do not know the time frame, how lond does it take one or 2-2 people to review one camera or a telephone, but it is a clear to me you need more people doing what are you doing...
One of the reasons I got a Note 4 was the camera and I have NOT been Disappointed in image quality. I do wish it had more options and manual control. I general take stills but the video is just as impressive. Ever just think of just what all a device like the Note 4 or other smart phones do? Camera, camcorder, audio play/record, ect.... and of course a phone. Not much they don't do all in one device!
If only someone could put a phone radio chipset in a D4S so we could end this discussion :)
Ah! Came here for fandroids whining about Apple. Found them almost instantly.
I think Papi61 is either a paid troll or just really have lots of time on his "director" job.
His believe that Korean are racially superior to white, Japanese and Chinese thus Samsung make the best phone but is shunned by others especially American who are racist, xenophobic and look down on "yellow people" is too crazy to not being taken seriousely.
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Again Apple bias.First comes Iphone 6 in the article than Note 4 as recomended phone.I took pictures with both phones, Apple image quality is left in the dust by Samsung's Note 4...and we are talking some serious dust.
Maybe I'm missing something but first comes an anndroid device "King of the camera-phones: Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1".
The key thing here is the iPhone does everything very well and although other phones are better at almost every single aspect of photography none of them can claim to be better devices because they are clearly deficient in most other perfomance metrics, to quote the article "has no obvious weaknesses in the imaging department" despite not having cutting-edge imaging technology (Android phones to devices which have already using 64 bit processors for a couple of years).
Finally the killer reasons for why millions of people prefer iPhones is that they are not android phones and they would rather pay money to agree to Apple Inc. T&Cs than submit to Googles contractual stipulations. Simply put, we'd rather stump-up more dosh for a always encrypted phone and clud services that are reliable and nice to use with minimal ads than sign up to a free data mining service.
"none of them can claim to be better devices because they are clearly deficient in most other perfomance metrics"
The problem is, it's just not true.
"Finally the killer reasons for why millions of people prefer iPhones is that they are not android phones"
That's what I've been saying all along. Apple is a religion, people buy their products to join a cult.
I have read the article, it is not about article it is about appearance.And few will read article thoroughly, than DPR. place image on telephone that is #1, than telephone that is #6 (Apple) on the list and than Samsung phone, that is actually #2! This was my problem with, not with the article but the way things are presented...
I am not a iPhone hater, I have had a few, but from a photography tool standpoint you have to win the Lotto to buy it if you plan on using it for long Video lengths or taking a lot of shots. With the 4k sort of hack you Have to have the 128 version.
So you are FORCED to pay for the 128 MB one, which costs a fortune compared to say a Note 4, which I have, that you can go down to Wal Mart and buy a Micro 128 MB card for 60 bucks.
I hate that Apple Sticks it to you by not having a way to add memory space without paying through the nose to get it. God like they really Need to make more money!!
they must be on Apples payroll. I don't see the Galaxy S6 which they have already tested and said it bested the iphones in the photo department.
I can't think of a single "department" where the iPhone wins. CPU? Not even close. Screen? Are you kidding me? Camera? We've already established it's not the case etc. Heck, the S6 even LOOKS better, and that's what Apple fanboys have always considered the most important thing.
Component-wise, the iPhone 6 is a late-2013 Android and currently it has the same specs as a $200 phone. But then again, despite what they charge for it, we all know that the iPhone only costs $200 to make. The difference being that other manufacturers can charge no more than $250-270 for something like that.
US tech media are slaves to Apple (and the fact that the writer in question may not be American is beside the point, this is very much a US publication...) No one dares to contradict them, no one dares to criticize them, and since reality does that all the time, then these "journalists" have to jump into Apple's reality distortion field to avoid telling the truth.
So, on one side you have "journalists" who are really fanboys and are eager to lie for Apple. On the other you have people with more integrity but who are afraid of the immense power that an evil megacorporation like Apple can wield. They can destroy anyone's career in an instant. So, as long as it's a US publication, you will ALWAYS see a huge amount of Apple bias.
Don't you have some proven theories about how iPhone is for racist ignorant white people to explain why Galaxy S6 isn't number one on the chart?
Something about American being stupid, racist, xenophobic and nationalistic that looks down on "yellow people" and their Samsung phones.
Why don't you share that theory with us?
Hmm, no mention of the Samsung Galaxy S6. Is it because it wipes the floor with the iPhone?
The S6 is mentioned under "also consider" below the Note 4. We have not done our own review of it yet, only published a DxO report. I am currently working on our review and we will update this article when it's done. As you might understand, I want to base my recommendations on my own tests.
OK. Thanks for responding, but what is this? Not you guys, but on your website???
Why does Connect ignore the excellent camera performance of good old Chinese smartphones like Oppo Find 7a or OnePlus One?
The lack of 4K, on the iPhone, is a plus. 4K, like 3D video, is nothing but marketing hype. Big numbers sell, wether you need them or not.
Nonsense, you can shoot 1080p on a 4K capable phone so how without it become a plus on the iCrap I mean iPhone?
4K *screens* are silly and wasteful on a cellphone.
4K shooting, though, isn't necessarily a gimmick. Even on a phone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rACazbHjLs
Don't forget, 4K is also great for pulling stills from.
Let me guess, as soon as Apple copies 4K, it will become the greatest thing since sliced bread...
Let's see the Apple fanboy's track record:
- Small tablets suck!
- The iPad Mini is really the best invention (!!) Apple could come up with!
- Large phones suck, 4" is the "ideal size"
- The iPhone 6 is absolutely the best phone ever!
- Phablets are ridiculous!
- The iPhone 6+ is the best idea Apple invented (!!)
- Smartwatches are useless!
- The Apple Watch is yet another fantastic Apple invention (!!)
Coming up next:
- Apple's new 16mp sensor is just great! Another fantastic invention!!
- Apple's new QHD screen is out of this world! You can thank the engineers at Apple for coming up with such a fantastic invention (!!)
- Apple's 4K is absolutely phenomenal! Once again, don't forget to thank Apple for coming up with this new spectacular video standard!!
- The MacBook's new touch screen is so beautiful and useful! Thank you Tim Cook for having another fantastic idea!!
iphone6+ is a better camera phone than samsung s6 or current note4. just accept reality and let it go. the whole point is, iphone invented the mobile photography genre and its still the class leader in responsiveness, ease of use of that camera while Android continues to evolve into silly UIs changes and still lags when activating the camera except when its out of the box.
Specs are just silly measurement of how good a mobile phone camera is.
"iphone6+ is a better camera phone than samsung s6 or current note4. just accept reality and let it go."
Says who, fanboy?
There isn't a SINGLE review that has the iPhone on top of the S6 camera-wise.
You simply cannot accept that Apple loses, because Apple to you is a religion and you're happily living in the reality distortion field.
Fake? See for yourself:
Besides that, I'd take high bitrate 3K with manual controls over overcompressed 4K anyday.
That said, the S6 does take better pictures. That's why I have both.
Looks like force upsampling as the hardware is really incapable. Don't you think Crapple would babble that iPhone 6 or even 5s can do 3K if it really can natively?
I've made a comparison between 3K and upsampled 1080p from one of those crippled 3K
3K left, Upsampled 1080p right
Ok, here's some samples for you then:
Look at the brick wall, there's definitely more detail there (and far fewer sharpening/compression/NR artifacts) - oh that, and better DR and color too.
That said, there's admitedly more noise in the shadows. But crush the shadows and add NR like in the S6 and that will fix that.
S6 because has more coverage, did you make an effort to equalize the FOV?
Where they taken side-by-side and both bricks on a tripod or handheld?
If you can't do side-by-side, do a mini studio test so lighting is constant and subjects are fixed.
How did you grab the shot? Print Screen or extract?
Why don't you share the original videos of both?
Those are extracted frames.
It is just a quick test to show that there really is 3K worth of detail. I'm not going to embark into a bunch of scientific testing of both just to be right on the internet. But feel free to download the files to see for yourself.
The reason I really prefer the iPhone for video is not just the image. It's the abilities of this app, Stuff like:
- Zoom with adjustable speed
- Manual focus, exposure, WB + color adjustments
- Stills while recording
- dozens of resolutions and aspect ratios
- Frame rate from 240 fps to 1 fps
- Adjustable bit rate
- Uncompressed audio with monitoring
- Manual audio gain
- External mic input controls (works great with my XLR-mics and iRig Pre)
- Duration presets
- AE, AF and WB locks
- two levels of stabilisation
Now, I like and use Androids phones as well, but there's no Android that offers such capabilities today.
A 8MP sensor is perfectly capable of outputing a 3K stream. It might not be officially supported, but it is possible.
The Nexus 5 got a similar upgrade with Lollipop and the Camera L app, even if doesn't officially support more than 1080p.
Now you claim that there isn't 3K worth of detail in the sample I posted. If you can't see it, I guess that says a lot about the 4K video on the S6, because it's just ever so slightly sharper.
Where is Samsung Galaxy K Zoom??
What the heck connect? CM1 trumps every phone out there and still iPhone is the best all rounder? You are not turning into a joke site right?
I guess the point is, no matter how mediocre the iPhone is compared to its peers, it still has a place or award for that matter. Samsung Galaxy S6, Nexus 6, Note 4 are the deserving holders of best all rounder (which should not exists in the first place).
What is there in the iPhone 6 that is not in any of those phones? No 4K, mediocre display, mediocre IQ, smaller sensor, shorter battery life, sluggish processor, smaller memory, darker lens, still best all rounder?
The iPhone 6 has the specs of a mid-range Android. But then again, even though people are willing to pay ridiculous prices for it, we all know that it's really a $200 phone...
it's not the specs that count but the performance and believe it or not, Apple's performance is way better than the specs would suggest...talk about efficiency.
However, nowhere in the article does it say the iPhone is better than the Note 4, in fact we clearly say the Note 4 has the best IQ. That doesn't mean though the iPhone cannot be a great allround device, does it?
And just to be clear: Of the about 20 smartphones I have owned since 2007 one was a HTC Windows Mobile device, One a Nokia with Symbian, one is an iPhone 6 Plus and the rest are Android devices. I don't actually use the iPhone as my daily phone, I had to buy it because I don't get any test devices from Apple and I need something to test iOS apps on and for comparison. You can call me many things but you cannot call me Apple-biased.
I did not call you Apple-biased. I called your publication Apple-biased. And, like I said, you may want to be impartial but your employer would not like you to tell the absolute truth about their products. Apple is an evil megacorporation that routinely bullies people (see how they're trying to bully the music industry into killing Spotify...) They can destroy you and DPR in just days.
"it's not the specs that count but the performance and believe it or not, Apple's performance is way better than the specs would suggest...talk about efficiency."
Efficient where? Have you tested the OS or the photographic capabilities of the phones? Have you opened 15-20 tabs of website and various apps running at the same time? Have you compared iPhone running benchmark on a crippled resolution versus the rest on a quad HD? I suggest you create a table and lay out all the features and result/performance of the features and see if iPhone is ahead versus competitors.
Given that virtually all of the smartphone reviews on here including this article have been written by me I do think you are calling me Apple-biased, even if indirectly. Also, I have no doubt that Apple could destroy me, this site or the world whenever they fancy but at this point they seem to be happy enough to just ignore me. Works for me. Abd yes, Mr. Roboto, when I spend several weeks with one of these phones to write a review I get a pretty good idea of their performance, camera and otherwise.
Lars, despite what your true feelings may or may not be, I do believe that this publication would never ever let you seriously criticize Apple. Just look at the reaction of the fanboy above this post. If you told the truth about Apple and it weren't pretty, he would immediately call you names just like he did with us for criticizing his religion. And he would never ever take a second look at DPR. So no, Amazon would never let go of millions of religious idiots, because religious idiots are willing to spend gazillions on their religion...
Whose minding the store (website) at DPR? This is listed as "updated" but doesn't include results of testing of latest Android Galaxy S6, which clearly won best all around prior to the huge Sony 1" sensor being shoe-horned into a sort of cellphone body.
Frankly, they're all essentially useless because they all have fixed focal length fixed lenses. Without a range of focal lengths available in a cell phone camera, I'll be carrying a real camera anyway, and so I'll use that instead, in all cases.
I could maybe live with two built-in primes and cropping (say, 24mm equivalent croppable to 60 and 80mm croppable to 200), but not one. I have to have some telephoto capabilities in my pocket camera. I often crop my current pocket camera (24-105) all the way in to around 300mm equivalent or so.
That is bound to mean that all fixed-lens, single-focal-length camera are useless... which is obviously not the case.
It only takes a little skill to "survive" a week with a fixed 40mm on APS-C and take great pictures...
I'd say that a 28mm equivalent or little more is perfect on a cellphone: you always have stitching for panoramas and portraits don't look too awful either...
Edit: That second argument is a non sequitur...
The vast majority of cellphone images are useless
Smartphones all have fixed lenses
their pictures must be useless because of the fixed focal length
Sorry, that's ridiculous
Yeah, fixed-lens single-focal-length cameras are pretty much useless. I discovered this simple fact when I bought my first camera in 1979, which was a Canon AE-1 and 50 1.8. Since I had no other lenses, it was essentially that. And it was annoying, to say the least.
I quickly saved my pennies and bought a 28/2.8 and a 70-210 zoom.
People that look for subjects that can fit their equipment baffle me. I shouldn't have to serve my equipment, my equipment should serve me.
I get a lot of really odd looking portraits taken on cell phones sent to me. While it's possible to shoot portraits with wide-angle lenses, you have to know what you're doing and most cell phone users do not. I often get images of people with big heads or big feet that I have to distort or tilt heavily to make look reasonable.
I still think the first company that makes a main-stream cell phone with good smartphone features and a zoom or dual-focal-length camera will cause a major shift in the market.
How about my kids in the park or on stage? I've used a 70-200 for both, sometimes on crop cameras.
How about family events in the house? Too dark for cell phones, most of the time (my living room is typically about EV 5).
Just basic family shots are almost never within a cell phone's capabilities, either because of low-light or because of focal length limitations.
Apropos the Apple 6+, why don't you guys ever discuss how raw shooting apps extend its range? I have a 6+, and I use both 645 Pro, and Camera Pro, both of which produce highly detailed shots, far exceeding the phone's JPEGs and HDR mode images. They output as TIFF files.
Good point. Thanks for making it. Yes, it's a huge improvement, but not quite the real thing. The 645 TIFFS are called D-RAW by the software's manufacturer. I assign the app to the journalists I work with, who carry iPhones on their assignments.
panasonic cm1. the rest is history. sensor size rules, everything else is just cheap gimmicks or the 80% where it doesnt matter much.
1/1.7 sensor should be the next min requirement for all mobile phones. its at least 8 years old in sensor size usage.
Hmm. No mention of the Xiaomi Mi4.
I'd recommend the Mi4 over any Samsung bloated and over-hyped device.
OnePlus One should at least be on the list. It had raw in Kitkat itself.
it would top the list :)
you are not forced to buy branded phones in all countries in the world...
all looks crap under artificial indoor light and backlit scenes which most selfies and portraits takes place. All phones look good under nice outdoor light except night scene. One can improve using Perfectly Clear apps.
"One can improve using Perfectly Clear apps."
I seriously doubt it has better noise reduction / sharpening than even the native Android Photo Mate R2, let alone decent desktop tools (Neat Image, Topaz DeNoise or even Lightroom's own noise reducer).
Anyone seriously into smartphone photography will NOT want to use any (compared to the above apps) toy apps.
13MP Sony Sensor, f2.4 Lens, OIS, Raw, Manual Settings, 4K Video, SD Card, Removable Battery, Scratch Resistant Sapphire Glass.
Awarded Best SmartPhone of 2014
I have an LG G3 and I like it a lot, but although the photos are good in optimal conditions it suffers badly indoors or in poor light. I had to take some photos for work not realising that my colleague had already taken some on her iPhone 5S. Even I had to admit they were worlds better than mine...
Peiasdf, the Camera module on the G2 is the same Sony module found on the G3 and the Galaxy S4. The kicker is that with the XCam App you have complete control on Noise Reduction, Sharpness, Etc and even Raw. Very few cameras offer this kind of flexibility and the results are excellent. In the US you can find a brand New G2 for under $200. Probably one of the best value on Smartphone currently.
You are so responsive, Lars! Two thumbs up and a big pat on the back for bringing the Note 4 into the comparison test.
I'd love to see a phone with a 1/1.7 inch sensor.
Failing that, one of these newer dual sensor cameras
I agree on the 2/3. Originally I wanted the panasonic CM1 but I don't really need that. Standard compact would probably do but given the price premium of modern phones (no contract) I think 1/1.7 is a good compromise for size / value.
I got bored of waiting and bought a used Nikon coolpix A instead.
That said, if you are in the market - the vivo xshot looks good. I was considering that before.
nothing beats the nokia 808 still.
waiting for the successor, if there will ever be one.
the 1020 is worse, worse lens,worse timing...
truth be told , people with phones dont care about new and awesome tech. They use their cameras for selfies and thats it...thats is why microsoft wont be updating their best cameras...i wish the sensor inside the 808 was used in digicams, like a ricoh or any other, fuji and etc...
"you have a condescending view of other phone owners."
He spoke of the _vast majority_ of them, not _all_ of them. Regretfully, most phone manufacturers, including Apple(*), seem to only want to cater for the former.
*: WRT the iPhone, implementing raw support could have been comparatively easy in the new (and, otherwise, excellent) iOS8 SDK. They, however, didn't bother...
"He spoke of the _vast majority_ of them, not _all_ of them. " - a condescending view of any number in a group is still a condescending view.
"seem to only want to cater for the former." - most phone manufacturers have priorities to meet, and for some successful ones, user-centered design trumps feature showboating.
like menneisyys said its about the majority, a company must think macro. Its about the sales, thats all.
i know this because i teach photography.
99,99% use their phones to such purpose...and the ones who take photography seriously may use their phones occasionally to serious photography
and for last, those who care, dont know what the pureview tech is and have no idea how good is the sensor...
I just wish the Lumia 1020 was upgraded with SD 810
3 GB RAM, SD card, better optics, &big screen model
no. my knowledege about the students makes me knowing about it. And apparently makes you "clever" in the battle of words in the internet...ps: dont bother answer, i wont be reading, unless you want to write for someone else do the reading...clever boy, girl or whatever...
back to the 808 and possibly the 1020. None of these mobiles on the top list have a lossless digital zoom! I find this feature indispensable for taking site photos, where I need to use zoom to get closer. Also having a "lower resolution" 3MP is ideal, for site images, as massive detail is not required, just good detail on the area of interest.
Unless the photo taken is going to be enlarged printed or post cropped, there is no real reason to use more than 8mp. Even so the lower 3Mp is a life saver for space efficiency.
Wow, still iPhone is there no matter what...
All-rounder? What kind of award is that?
Note 4, Galaxy 6, CM1, Nokia should get that title as they are miles better than iPhone in IQ and some of them have 4K video. iPhone is using 10 year old technology in it camera and any 50$ camera out there can easily trounce iPhone's output anytime of the day.
It's just a strap-line. Not an award.
You know Mister Roboto is just a troll when he cannot even address the phones being reviewed properly.
Samsung has been paying and cultivating a trolling squad to attack Apple and LG for a while now and it is one reason why I don't trust anonymous reviews be it on YouTube or internet forums. It is either professional review or nothing.
10 years ago there were no CMOS, no on-sensor-PDAF, no BSI, no OIS not to mention no 8mp in most DSLR yet that doesn't stop the trolls from making wild claim and "like" his comments. Samsung paying trolls is one reason why YouTube and anonymous reviews are so unreliable.
Fact. Best camera on useable smartphone: iPhone 6/6+, Note 4, Galaxy S6, high-end Nokias.
@Peiasdf: Seriously? I wasn't even born when CMOS sensor was developed. PDAF? I think you if you google or search DPR, there are discussions about it already back in 2005 or 2006. You blow up 8MP to 13MP or 16MP or 41MP and you will end up with pixelated picture so I am not sure how the heck can a microscropic sensor with 8MP resolution will produce better result than what's in the competitor.
To say one is best all-rounder, best for general shooting defeats the purpose of saying other camera is better in IQ, with manual controls and better video. These smartphones are all sluggish as hell in operation, can't even hold it properly for operation. They all send text, make phone calls, upload photos to internet, so I am not exactly sure why the heck iPhone will be best all-rounder.
@Mister Roboto
Why are you been so polite now? Wasn't you the one going about iCrap and 10 years old tech? Someone slapped some sense into you?
10 years ago CMOS wasn't readily available for consumer device and there were no such thing as on-sensor-PDAF. Nikon's D2Hs from 2005 have a 4.1mp LBCAST sensor.
Of all the current non-Lumia flagship phones, SONY Z3 have the biggest sensor and the worst. All those phones have tiny sensor: iPhone, Note, Galaxy so there isn't much difference in light gathering from iPhone's 1/3" sensor to Z3's 1/2.5" sensor.
iPhone 6/6+ has the best all-around easy to use camera because you don't need to go into manual setting to get decent result. iPhone have the fastest AF speed at 0.25sec in good and bad light, accurate flash with true-tone flash, good IS/OIS in still and video, the best panorama, slo-mo and time-laps. Speed and easy of use is why iPhone is better than the sum of its parts.
So basicly...
when using Auto the iPhone 6+ is best
but the IQ sucks and all the others are better
Did I understand it correctly??
"when using Auto the iPhone 6+ is best
but the IQ sucks and all the others are better
Did I understand it correctly??"
Mister Roboto is certainly exaggerating. The iPhone 6 isn't at all bad. For that matter, I prefer the sweep panos it shoots to those of my Note4 because of the reasons I've posted as one of my first comments at http://connect.dpreview.com/post/8738956944/samsung-galaxy-note-4-camera-review (look for the one starting with "The biggest problem with the Note 4 panos (compared to the iPhone) are as follows")
Also, it has faster (and, in cases, more reliable) AF. Its HDR implementation, based on shooting one-and-a-half frames (see my dedicated posts on this) is capable of somewhat (not much - we're speaking about 1-1.5EV) higher DR. It also has all(!) manual features (but, regrettably, not RAW - something in which the Snap805-based Note4 excels).
In other respects, the Note4 has both better IQ and a much superior feature set (4K, dual cam support etc.)
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The 3D printed panoramic film camera known formerly as the "Cycloptic Mustard Monster" is officially available as a DIY kit through Kickstarter.
Snapchat is using its augmented reality tech to replace the sky in your photos. The so-called 'sky filters' can swap out a boring sky for a colorful sunset, rainbows, a starry night, and more.
A court ruling our of Newton, Massachusetts has set an important legal precedent for drone pilots: federal drone laws will now trump local drone regulations in situations where the two are in conflict.
Photographer Mathieu Stern has put together another interesting vintage lens shootout. One model, three lenses, three locations.
From landscapes to motocross and white water kayaking to a wedding, exactly what can't the D850 do?
Calumet UK and Wex Photographic, two of the biggest photography retailers in the United Kingdom, are going to officially merge tomorrow.
macOS High Sierra came out today, but if you use a Wacom tablet you need to wait a few weeks before you upgrade. According to Wacom, they won't have a compatible driver ready for you until "late October."
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Vitec, the company that owns popular accessory maker Manfrotto, has just acquired JOBY and Lowepro for a cool $10.3 million in cash. The acquisition adds JOBY and Lowepro to Vitec's already sizable collection of camera gear brands.
A master drone pilot has captured one of the most incredible (and highly illegal) drone videos we've ever seen by flying around, inside, onto, and under a moving train.
Intel just debuted their 8th generation desktop CPUs, and the lineup packs a performance boost for 'content creators' that photo and video editors might be intrigued by.
Canon is developing a 'Free Viewpoint Video System' that will turn real life sports games and events into immersive 3D interactive experiences. It's video game-like camera control IRL.
A veteran photojournalist, Rick Wilking secured a spot in the path of totality for the August solar eclipse. While things didn't quite pan out as predicted, an unexpected subject in the sky and a quick reaction made for a once-in-a-lifetime shot.
The new iZugar 3.25mm F2.5 super fisheye lens offers an insane 220-degree angle of view. That means it can basically see behind itself... good luck keeping your feet out of the shot.
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll remember that time you took a picture of the frozen pizza baking directions.
A Craigslist poster has discovered the worst possible way to photograph a car: taking pictures of pictures displayed on a cracked and scratched up smartphone screen.
With the iPhone X coming out soon, the title probably won't last, but the iPhone 8 Plus is officially the best smartphone camera DxOMark has ever tested, and the iPhone 8 is second.
Kodak's new Facebook Messenger chatbot is trying to bring back the 'Kodak Moment' by digging up your old social media photos and trying to sell you prints and custom coffee mugs.
Affinity Photo for iPad was touted as "the first full blown, truly professional photo editing tool to make its way onto the Apple tablet." This update makes it that much more convenient.
Yashica has released a new teaser video, and this one claims they'll be releasing an "unprecedented camera" in October on Kickstarter. Ready... set... speculate!
Storage solutions company Synology has just released its very first 6-bay NAS tower. Combined with the DX1215 expansion units, it can hold and control up to thirty drives.
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The venerable Canon PowerShot G1 was announced seventeen years ago this week, marking the start of a line of enthusiast-focused compacts that's still alive and kicking.
Super macro photographer Can Tuncer captured these incredible close-ups of a single peacock feather using a special setup and three different microscope lenses.
After successfully crowdfunding the Biotar 75mm F1.5, Oprema Jena is at it again. This time they're bringing back the Biotar 58mm F2: the world's only lens with a 17-blade aperture.
Adobe's move to a subscription model is treating it very well indeed. The company has posted record revenue for the second quarter in a row, hauling in a mind-boggling $1.84 billion.
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Continuing where they left off with Iron Man 1 and 2, Kotobukiya announces that they will be producing new statues from Iron Man 3. Expect more details as Toy Fair approaches this Febraury.
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Topic: The Cholangiocarcinoma Newsblast
Most likely you will read this via numerous sources, but I thought to post it here as well:
Dear Patients, Family, Friends, Volunteers, Advocates and Supporters:
We need your immediate help to spread the word about important cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) research!
The Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson, Sloan Kettering, MGH, UCSF and The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation are collaborating to sponsor vital research initiatives for all cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) patients to identify cancer causing genes.
In addition, a team of researchers from these institutions have collaborated to design a new study called Cholangiocarcinoma In The Young (CITY). The CITY initiative will allow researchers to study patients diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma who are under 50 OR have additional family members affected by this cancer or other cancers. CITY was launched in response to the recent death of Christopher Wilke, (age 12) who was the first patient on record at Children's Hospital Los Angeles — and among the youngest patients ever — to be diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma.
Take Action
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Who do you think is going to start defense this year?
We have an experienced core of long poles returning along with an additional group of new defensive players who will be attending training camp. All of them will be competing for playing time and roles on the team which should make training camp very successful in terms of putting together a top level defensive group for the 2013 season.
Who's going to be the starting goalie?
Our starting goalkeeper will be the player who has the most productive training camp. All of our goalkeepers are proven past winners and great team players, so it is going to be fun watching them compete and support each other at the same time. I strongly believe that playing goalkeeper in the MLL is probably the toughest position to play because of all of the great offensive players that they have to ultimately try to make saves against.
How does the team look at taking face-offs this year?
We are expecting that our face-off winning percentage will improve from last season, winning the ball in those situations can really help to maintain momentum during the game. However, it essentially does not come down to one guy, the wing guys also play a key role during the face-off situations.
What do you think about the Machine's college draft class?
Our entire organization is thrilled with our college draft class. They are players who have been great players for their college teams and our GM John Algie did a great job working behind the scenes helping to put the group together. We have great expectations for them, but it basically comes down to what they do, how they perform once they join us at the conclusion of their seasons. It is a show me quickly league.
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Sandy Goble turned in an impressive score of 80 to win low gross in the Table Mountain GC Women's Golf Club monthly pro-points tournament. Verna Gordon claimed the low net honor with a score of 67.
First flight winners, 1, Linda Lindberg (69); 2, tie, Sally Stemen and Kris McGee (73); 4, Sherri McGhee (75); Second flight, 1, Sybil Janke (69); 2, tie Janet Mares and Cheryl Burnett (71); 4, Jody Thompson (72).
The Paradise Pines GC Women's Golf Club also held its pro-point tournament last week. Low gross over the field was Pat Teel. Maurine Franklin took low net. The flight division winners were, 1, Teel; 2, Franklin; 3, Ann Gullick.
PGA professional Mike Mattingly and general manager Mark Range fell victim to Mike Ballou and Dave Hilst in the first Member vs. Pros match at Butte Creek CC. Ballou and Hilst shot a net 69 to tie the gross score of the pros.
During the Tuscan Ridge GC Thursday Men's League weekly tournament, Steve Fox hooked his tee shot out of bounds on the par-3 seventh hole. He teed up his provisional ball and proceeded to hit it into the cup for a hard-way par 3. I know of several others who have achieved the same results, but it's a tough way to make par.
Significant Achievement
Alan Stephenson performed a little magic for his fellow SIR's members during their monthly tournament at Bidwell Park GC last week. Stephenson proceeded to score back-to-back eagles on No. 8 and No. 9, and topped it off with a birdie on No. 10. Five under par on three holes in a row, wow! Stephenson strode off the course with a net 58, or maybe ran off the course trying to elude the posse. I'm sure the scorecard is already framed and in a prominent place to admire.
Darold Adamson is making a habit of shooting his age. Adamson posted an 83 recently while playing in the company of Carl Martellaro, Randy Holt and Dick Shave. Rumor has it that 12-year-old Charlie Surminsky, another up-and-coming golf prodigy, has been giving Adamson some golf tips that must be paying off. Now there's a switcheroo for you.
Spectacular shots
Craig Fellner didn't let his wife Diane's birthday get in the way of his regular golf game and as it turned out he came home not only with flowers, but bragging rights for achieving his sixth hole-in-one. Fellner's playing companions, witnessing his perfect 4-iron tee shot on the No. 12 hole at Bidwell Park GC, were Helmut Bloo, Ray Castillo, Sam Davis and Ken Baker.
Bidwell Park GC gave up another ace last week. Rick Laine achieved his first career hole-in-one on the No. 4 hole. Jeff Nedved, Cecil Braswell, Jim Fitzsimmons and Bill Ide were privy to Laine's perfect 9-iron tee shot.
Upcoming tournaments
The 38th annual Good Guys Charity Golf Tournament will be held March 3, at Canyon Oaks CC. The entry fee for this popular four-person scramble format tournament is $125 per player, and includes golf, lunch, dinner, raffle and a silent auction. Call tournament chairman Pat Hoffman at 895-1010 for details. The proceeds from this tournament have exceeded nearly $600,000 since its inception in 1975 to benefit local youth sports, e.g., Little League, soccer, Pop Warner football, etc. I thought I would throw that little bit of information in just in case some readers feel that local golf isn't doing its share to support deserving charitable organizations in our community.
See the Scoreboard section for more local golf results.
Ed Anderson's local golf column appears Tuesdays. He can be reached by writing to P.O. Box 839, Chico, CA 95927, or by emailing to email@example.com.


text: Sourcing high genetic merit sires for breeding programs is easier following the August 2011 sire summary as Genex Cooperative, Inc. now has 45 Holstein sires that surpass the +$650 Lifetime Net Merit (LNM) level. Fifteen of those are new debuts; these 15 are diverse in pedigrees, but alike in ability to promote progress. Making prominent debuts are 1HO03070 ECOYNE ISY at +$86 LNM and 1HO10226 PERRY at +$812 LNM. ECOYNE ISY is a Planet x Bret son with +1798 PTA Milk, +2.47 PTA Type, +2.15 Udder Composite and a +6.9 Productive Life. PERRY's solid production, +2.47 PTAT, +2.19 Udder Composite, +2.45 Foot & Leg Composite, +6.8 Productive Life and +1.8 Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR) propelled this GENESIS grad to the top. 1HO10296 BOYOBOY established himself as the complete genetic package. Choose BOYOBOY for elite LNM (+$789) and TPI (+2372), overall conformation improvement (+2.78 PTAT, +2.21 Udder Comp., +2.66 Foot & Leg Comp.), and fitness finesse (+5.9 Product Life, +1.5 DPR). The 1HO02565 CASSINO son, 1HO10294 LIQUOR, is an intoxicating new sire with over a ton of milk (+2058). Readily available in both GenChoice sexed semen and conventional semen is elite 1HO08784 FREDDIE son, 1HO10236 LEWIS. This highly sought-after mating sire clearly has "no holes" in his proof: +$726 LNM, +1190 PTAM, +2.71 PTAT, +2.93 Udder Comp., +2.92 Foot & Leg Comp., +6.8 Productive Life, +1.5 DPR, +2.73 SCS and 7% Sire Calving Ease. A CASSINO x Nifty son, the +$723 LNM 1HO10242 GENTRY, offers quality milk, long-lasting cows and trouble-free legs and udders. Fellow CASSINO son 1HO10293 PAIR offers high components and low SCS as well as style (+2.75 PTAT) inspired by his 1HO07235 TOYSTORY dam. 1HO10080 DUSK (Planet x Wizard) creates daughters that last, breed back and carry healthy udders. 1HO03079 FORHO ISY (Planet x O Man) is a big-time milk improver (+1937) producing strong and dairy daughters with adequate size. 1HO10410 PEACAN (Planet x Boss Iron) is attributed with impressive production, hardy daughters and extreme dairy strength 1HO10260 ZIGGY (Jeeves x Shottle) is an MVP for Foot & Leg Composite at +3.12. He combines that attribute with stellar health traits (+8.2 Productive Life), +0.16% Fat and +2.45 PTAT. The industry's first sons of the fabulous 1HO08778 SUPER have joined the lineup at +$671 and +$662 LNM. 1HO10297 CHAP demands attention for his +3.84 PTAT and +2.99 Udder Composite. 1HO09875 ALMOND is an "everything" bull with production (+1539), conformation (+2.39 PTAT) and health traits. Following suit as new sons of Genex sires are 1HO10217 MASTER *BY and 1HO10227 SCRAMBLE, both sired by 1HO09527 MASSEY. MASTER has udder appeal and enhances Fat and Protein. At +$656 LNM, SCRAMBLE improves components (+0.08% Protein, +0.25% Fat). For more on the Genex lineup, visit www.crinet.com. Genex is a subsidiary of Cooperative Resources International (CRI), a member-owned holding cooperative. The mission statement summarizes the goal of CRI: "To provide products and services as effectively as possible to maximize the profitability of members and customers worldwide while maintaining a strong cooperative." 08.15.2011


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For over 50 years, Mitsubishi has remained at the forefront of the mini split industry thanks to their dedication to providing efficient, user-friendly comfort solutions. This is a five zone mini split system designed to give you individual control over the temperature in multiple rooms. An efficient MXZ-8C48NA outdoor condenser, built with advanced technology, is combined with quiet wall-mounted MSZ-GL indoor units and five wireless remote controllers for the perfect marriage of convenience and comfort. With multiple operating modes, multiple fan speeds, and multiple airflow directions, this is a system that fits the needs of nearly any home.
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By Jaideep Varma and Jatin Thakkar
After two consecutive whitewashes in different formats (bizarrely by both teams), the third series at last provided an even contest between the two sides, complete with thrilling decider. And some of the biggest players in both sides had their say.
Here is an overview of the series through the Impact Index lens.
KP Pietersen is the world's highest impact T20 batsman, bar none. Both in T20 internationals and in domestic tournaments, no one has had a greater impact with the bat than he has in the format's history (whatever little of it there may be).
It was therefore fitting that he took charge of this series – he was easily its highest impact batsman, and player. His series-defining performance in the deciding match (62 off 52, IMPACT 6.40) was the highest-impact batting performance in that game as well as the entire series. As also befits his status as the batsman with the lowest rate of failure (failing to register an IMPACT of even 1 in a match) in T20 cricket, he did not fail even once in the series and was rightly awarded both the Player of the Match as well as the Player of the Series awards at the end of the 3rd game.
Jonny Bairstow was the second-highest impact batsman in the series from both sides (85 runs, only once out, IMPACT 2.28) – his high point being the unbeaten 60 in the second game that eventually won the match comfortably for England.
Misbah-ul-Haq was the only batsman besides Pietersen to have a 0% failure rate in the series. He was also the highest-impact batsman for his team in the series…the only Pakistani batsman to have a Series IMPACT of over 2. In fact, Misbah-ul-Haq, Asad Shafiq, Shoaib Malik and Awais Zia were the only batsmen from both sides in the entire series who absorbed pressure successfully. Or, more accurately, needed to.
GP Swann was the highest-impact bowler in the series. Swann had the highest Economy IMPACT (ability to bowl tight) in the series. Swann was also the only bowler to have had Pressure Building IMPACT (ability to build pressure on batsmen with quick wickets) largely due to his effort in the first T20I where he reduced Pakistan from 65-2 to 73-5 at the end of the 10th over. This performance (3 for 13 in 4 overs, IMPACT 6.49) also turned out to be the highest-impact bowling performance in the series.
Although Saeed Ajmal's performance in the deciding game of the series (4 for 23 in 4 overs, IMPACT 5.19) earned him a Big Match IMPACT, he was the second-highest impact bowler in the series after Swann and the highest for Pakistan. While Swann had a 0% failure rate, Saeed Ajmal failed to cross a Bowling IMPACT of 1 in the first game.
Alongside Swann, SCJ Broad and JW Dernbach also had a 0% failure rate in the series for England. None of the bowlers from Pakistan could manage the same.
Shahid Afridi was the only player to have had an all-round impact in the series (both Batting and Bowling IMPACT over 1) besides wicketkeeper-batsman C Kieswetter. However, Shahid Afridi also managed to register a negative Strike Rate IMPACT in the series while batting as he barely managed to cross 1 on the Batting IMPACT. Not a common occurrence at all with him, of course.
Overall in the series, England had a Team IMPACT of 2.19 in the series as compared to Pakistan's 1.80. The comfortable victory England had in the second match widening their IMPACT gap but it is fair to say, given the margin of 5 runs in the deciding match, this was a close series. Finally.
For more information, please go to www.impactindexcricket.com
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AJ Allmendinger tried to close the book on 2012 by going to bed early on New Years Eve and not celebrating the end of the year.
But it was hard for him when just a few days later he drove through the tunnel at Daytona International Speedway. He couldn't help but remember last July when he drove through the DIS tunnel wondering if he would ever race again as NASCAR had just suspended him for a failed drug test the previous weekend at Kentucky Speedway.
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His return to Daytona Friday didn't have that type of drama as he set the fast time in testing for the Rolex 24 Hours At Daytona, which is scheduled for Jan. 26-27 on the track's road course.
Allmendinger is driving for Michael Shank Racing, whose team he anchored in winning the sportscar event a year ago in perhaps Allmendinger's biggest win in his racing career.
So the return reminded him of the good and the bad of 2012.
"When I drove back in the racetrack, it was the highest moment of my life when I drove in here, and it was also the lowest moment of my life because that is when it all started," Allmendinger said in the DIS media center after the session.
"All the hell in my life started (during) the July Cup race. It was kind of mixed feelings driving back into the place."
Allmendinger was fired by Penske Racing for the failed drug test, which he said was the result of unknowingly taking an Adderall pill given to him by a friend of a friend. He was reinstated 12 weeks after the test and eight weeks after he had started NASCAR's recovery program.
He drove two races for Phoenix Racing following his reinstatement and while mentioned as a possible driver for select races for the team in 2013 Allmendinger said he has nothing set beyond the 24-hour race.
"As of right now, this is the only race I've got planned," the 31-year-old Allmendinger said. "We know how this world works. It's crazy. … I definitely want to be back in the Cup Series because I have got a lot of unfinished business.
"It's not the way I want to go out like that. I'm open to all options — sportscar racing, IndyCar racing, Cup, Nationwide, trucks, whatever."
Allmendinger reiterated many of his comments from last fall about how he has become a better person through the whole process and refuses to allow the pressure of racing dictate his life.
"I went to bed at like 9:30 on December 31st because I didn't want to spend any more time in 2012 — I was done with it," Allmendinger said. "I wasn't celebrating anything."
But he can't forget 2012 as hard as he tries.
"You reflect on it every day," Allmendinger said. "You go through the process of life — and for me, all the good decisions and all the bad decisions I've made.
"It's the way life is. It's kind of crazy. But in the grand scheme of things, it's not that bad. It was the toughest time of my life that I have ever had but there is a lot worse happening in this world."