Duovox Mate Pro - night camera

An interesting new project has appeared on Kickstarter: the Duovox Mate Pro camera, which allows you to see in almost complete darkness.

It uses a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor - usually such modules are used in security cameras. They use backlighting and are capable of capturing infrared light to produce the brightest possible image. According to the manufacturer, the sensitivity of this sensor is a thousand times higher compared to the iPhone 13 Pro camera, and the dynamic range is 48% wider than in the Sony A7S III camera.

The image can be saved to a memory card, or immediately broadcast to a computer or to the Network via Wi-Fi (if you suddenly want to arrange a night broadcast in the dark). The 3,000 mAh battery is enough for 4 hours of continuous operation.

The device should be seen more as a useful gadget for traveling - for example, to make your way at night without risking angering wild animals with a flashlight. But due to the low resolution (5 MP, 3200 × 1808 pixels), the quality of the photos leaves much to be desired. For example,

comparison Duovox camera performance (left) and Oppo Find X5 Pro night mode (right) under the same conditions.

Duovox Mate Pro is available for pre-order on Kickstarter starting at $599. A version with additional accessories is also available, including a protective case, a 128 GB memory card and a tripod. This set starts at $699, with an expected retail price of $1,200.