"It's a proven technology," said David Sedlak, co-director of the Berkeley Water Center and author of "Water 4.0: The Past, Present, and Future of the World's Most Vital Resource."
California is taking unprecedented measures to address the prolonged drought. On Wednesday, Gov. Jerry Brown held a press conference to issue the executive order. His message was clear: "The idea of your nice little green lawn getting watered every day, those days are past."
While agriculture uses 80 percent of the water in California, there is still plenty of H20 used in residential areas. And a lot of that is being wasted. Nationally, 50 percent of the water used on lawns disappears thanks to the wind, evaporation and runoff, according to the EPA.
Up top there's now a dial to control exposure without going into a menu, and built-in Wi-Fi means you can operate the camera remotely with your phone. The sensor itself has also gotten an upgrade to 20.8 megapixels, and it still uses the super-fast autofocus system the 1 series has been lauded for over the years. Burst shooting and video are improved: You can shoot 1080p at a lifelike 60 frames per second, or 720p at 120 FPS, creating a slow-motion effect. 4K video, however, chugs along at 15 FPS, which pretty much makes it unusable.
Still, the J5 is a significant improvement on its predecessor and may be a great choice for someone looking for an ultra-compact camera body. Camera and lens kits start at $500, and should be shipping at the end of the month.
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