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Paris 2024 was memorable not only for sport, says Jon Devo, but also innovative video tech
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Jon is a professional photographer, videographer and technology journalist.
A gymnast on the pommel horse at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which featured volumetric video production.
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The Summer Olympic Games have always been a showcase for the latest cuttingedge technology. As a photographer, I’ve always looked forward to Olympic years because it’s typically when camera makers roll out their greatest flagship models. But beyond the hardware, there’s a tonne of other innovation that goes into making the games fairer and more fun to watch, from unique camera and sensor systems that support precision-timed finishes to increasingly immersive broadcasts.