Camera

The Olympus Pen opens a new chapter. The OM System Pen is marketed as an exceptionally compact, weather-sealed mirrorless camera with a Micro Four Thirds mount, monochrome mode, a high-resolution OLED viewfinder, and exciting features.

Vivo is officially showing the Zeiss camera design of its X500 Pro series for the first time in the form of extremely high-resolution render images in at least two colors. Also, a well-known travel blogger and creator, who is apparently already out and about with the Vivo X500 Pro Max, demonstrates what the Zeiss Vario-APO-Sonnar lens will be capable of delivering.

Nikon has announced a new firmware version for its video-first camera, bringing a range of new features. It is expected to arrive by the end of 2026, and the manufacturer also mentions Open Gate recording in its announcement.

The successor to the Olympus Pen E-P7 will be officially unveiled in just a few hours. Shortly before the launch, the compact mirrorless camera has already appeared on Amazon, bundled with two lenses. The product listing shows the camera in two colors and confirms the key specifications.

The Canon EOS R8 Mark II will be officially unveiled in a few days. A picture is said to show a sneak peek of the full-frame mirrorless camera’s brand-new design, while rumors have already revealed key details about its features and even its price.

Vivo has confirmed when its upcoming Zeiss camera flagships will be officially unveiled. At least the launch date for China is set, and a wealth of further information about specifications, cameras and the noteworthy update to OriginOS 7 has also been revealed over the past few hours and days.

One of the most exciting action cameras of the year comes from Dreame, as the Leaptic Cube is made up of several modules that can be stacked to expand its functionality and battery life as desired. The camera will hit the market as early as October.

The compact Olympus Pen E-P7 is set to get a successor as early as Wednesday. Leaks are already revealing many details in advance about the features and price of the OM Pen, which is expected to feature a partially stacked 20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor and an electronic viewfinder.

Vivo has published one of the first photo samples from the new Zeiss camera of the X500 Pro Max, showing a sunset captured using the 400mm Zeiss teleconverter. The new camera flagship was also used to record a 4K video sample.

Dreame unveiled four exciting concept cameras at IFA, each featuring one to three extremely high-resolution cameras mounted on a gimbal. With a 100-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, the cameras could deliver top-notch image quality – if they ever make it to market.

The idea for the secondary display on the back comes from Xiaomi, while the external teleconverter was probably inspired by Vivo. What's new about the Blackview Xplore 6 smartphone is its combination of a bulky outdoorsy look and these two additional features, which are rather unusual in this segment. We tried out this unusual combination at IFA.

RugOne’s Xsnap 7 Pro pairs rugged flagship specifications with a detachable 39-gram action camera, offering a practical modular alternative to Honor’s motorized Robot Phone concept. The model is scheduled to begin crowdfunding very soon, with a wider release planned for October.

Vivo calls the LOFIC-based sensor technology in the upcoming X500 Pro flagships "Super Dynamic Zeiss Main Camera." A new video sample demonstrates how this Sony Lytia L910 sensor's 17EV dynamic range optimizes portrait scenes in front of sunsets, for example.

Almost simultaneously with the Apple iPhone 18 Pro, OM System will unveil a compact system camera that, according to the latest rumors, will hit the market with a brand-new kit lens. The OM Pen is set to continue the more than 60-year history of the Olympus Pen series.

The extremely rare Leica Elcan lens is being reissued. Originally developed for espionage, the lens is said to combine a fast aperture with compact dimensions, but even in this limited reissue, it is anything but a bargain.

A new Insta360 X6 rival has launched globally. Featuring major upgrades over DJI's first 360-degree action camera, the Osmo 360 II supports 8K/60 FPS video capture, interchangeable lenses and improved video bitrate, among other changes from the Osmo 360.

Vivo is significantly upgrading the potentially redesigned X500 standard model this year. In fact, the Vivo X500 is turning into a Zeiss camera flagship that would pass as a more expensive pro model right now as official camera specs shared by Vivo show.

Commercial Image Signal Processor (ISP) cores, which transform raw camera sensor data into viewable video, typically cost thousands of dollars. Luckily, amd / mini-isp quietly appeared on GitHub and released a complete hardware ISP core under an MIT license.

After struggling to keep pace with Insta360 and others over the past few years, GoPro is now shifting its focus. Following an acquisition, the company plans to focus on military technology and AI data centers rather than action cameras.

In about a week, OM System will unveil a brand-new camera in the Olympus Pen series. The compact mirrorless camera, featuring a Micro Four Thirds sensor and interchangeable lenses, is said to be based on the Pen E-P7. Rumors are already revealing details about the sensor and the camera’s name.

Digital Chat Station, a reliable Weibo leaker, has once again reported on the camera setup of the OnePlus 16. In the latest leak, the tipster once again hints that the upcoming flagship phone will see a major upgrade over its predecessor.

With its new LOFIC-based super-dynamic Zeiss main camera, the Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max will hopefully deliver new levels of photo and video quality, as you can now see for yourself for the first time in a short 4K240 slow-motion clip. Vivo also teases even higher slo-mo capabilities.

A pixel display with an NFC chip for cameras, wristbands, and refrigerators – the Godox LT1 Creative Pixel Light adds a charming dot-matrix display to cameras and gear, which can be useful, among other things, for identifying different cameras or team members.

The launch of the Sony A6900 appears to be drawing nearer, as Sony has reportedly developed a brand-new, fully stacked APS-C sensor that offers 6K video recording at 120 frames per second, dual-gain ISO, and a monochrome version.

The PowerShot G7 X Mark III, Canon's flagship compact camera from 2019, could have a successor in just a few months. According to rumors, the compact camera will feature a brand-new design, an even larger sensor, and a fast zoom lens.

The Seestar S50 Pro is designed to make astrophotography a breeze using a smartphone app and AI. With two cameras, including a telephoto camera with a relatively large sensor and a wide-angle camera for nighttime landscape photography, the telescope is said to be more versatile than most of its competitors.

An exceptionally compact system camera with a large sensor, interchangeable lenses, an electronic viewfinder, and a retro design – the OM System Pen-F could well be one of the most interesting cameras of the year. Rumors are already revealing many details about the camera just a few days before its launch.

The latest full-frame lens from 7Artisans captures a 185-degree field of view. Designed for Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, and Leica cameras, this fisheye lens is said to offer autofocus and high image quality at a relatively affordable price.

The Ricoh GR IV packs a massive APS-C sensor into a compact camera small enough to fit in your pocket. Ricoh has now announced a brand-new GR IVx, which combines this sensor with a new lens, giving customers a choice of two focal lengths.

The third major upgrade to the two upcoming Zeiss flagship cameras launching in September lays the foundation for many of the high-quality photo and video features, as highlighted in a new teaser from Vivo ahead of the launch event. The first 2nm MediaTek chip is also expected to deliver greater performance and efficiency.

GoPro has finally released the Mission 1 Pro ILS camera globally. More of a cinema camera than a conventional action camera, the Mission 1 Pro ILS combines a 1-inch style sensor with support for interchangeable Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lenses.

The Olympus Pen-F, first released in 1963, was reissued a decade ago as a digital Micro Four Thirds camera. This camera will soon have a successor, as OM System is unveiling this next-generation retro mirrorless camera for the first time in a teaser video.

FujiShare, a free new iOS beta, writes up to seven Fujifilm film simulation recipes to the C1–C7 banks in one USB pass. It verifies each one and saves a restore point first. Posts pull settings from JPEG metadata, but the developer does flag a warranty risk.

The successor to the Vivo X300 Pro is the Vivo X500 Pro Max; the Vivo X500 Pro will instead be a more compact flagship this time around with a nearly complete Zeiss camera system, as a Vivo product manager has now confirmed ahead of the launch event. All the differences between the two telephoto camera solutions.

Adaptalux’s Pod Mini 2.0 adds Bluetooth control, a sturdier aluminum front panel and improved power management to its compact macro-photography lighting hub. Its versatility is aimed at photographers seeking more flexible lighting setups.

Nikon, a camera manufacturer with a history spanning more than 100 years, is facing the threat of a takeover. After an optics giant has gradually acquired nearly one-fifth of Nikon’s shares on the stock market over the past few years, rumors are now circulating about a full takeover.

Now that Olympus has parted ways with Micro Four Thirds, and Panasonic has only sporadically released new mFT cameras over the past few years, concerns about the system’s future have grown. Panasonic is now reissuing three popular lenses, thereby breathing new life into the system.

DJI has issued a teaser video for the Osmo 360 II, reusing the All Angles. All Epic. tagline from its China launch. The camera has been on sale there since August 13, so the teaser most likely hints towards an imminent global rollout rather than anything else.

A Chinese company is copying one of Leica’s most legendary lenses – and offering the copy for the equivalent of about $280, just about one-tenth the cost of the used Leica counterpart. Despite the low price, Mandler promises decent image quality and a high-quality metal body.

An affordable compact camera small enough to fit in your pocket – this is Canon’s response to the growing demand for affordable compact cameras. A reliable source has now revealed the first details about this new PowerShot or Ixus camera.

Contrary to previous years, there will be at least three, most likely even four flagship Zeiss camera phones this year: In addition to the Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, there will also be the regular Vivo X500 and X500e. New images and information from a leaker highlight some of the differences in specs and design.

(Update: Smaller model is actually the Galaxy S27 Pro) After a well known leaker revealed what appears to be the final camera plateau design of Samsung’s next flagship camera phone a few hours ago, additional CAD models have now surfaced, suggesting two different sizes for the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

(Update: CAD model also shows other Galaxy S27 variant) Using a sketch and a cryptic message, one of the most well-known leakers appears to have revealed the final design of the Galaxy S27 Ultra Triple-Cam months ahead of the launch. According to the leak, the horizontal bar design reminiscent of a Google Pixel, that has been shown repeatedly lately is out. The potential new design, while looking a lot like recent iPhones, could still offer advantages in everyday use.

Insta360 has launched the Luna Pro 8K gimbal camera soon after the recent release of the dual-camera Luna Ultra. The single-camera model outputs 8K30p Dolby Vision videos, 37MP photos, and spherical panoramas from a 1-inch sensor fitted with a f/1.8 20mm lens co-developed with Leica.

Brightin Star’s latest APO lens is 92 percent cheaper than its Leica counterpart. The compact, fast 35 mm f/1.7 full-frame lens weighs only 260 grams and is designed to deliver first-class performance thanks to six aspherical lens surfaces.

A fast portrait lens for full-frame cameras that costs just $99 – TTArtisan offers an exciting option for customers who want to take portraits with a shallow depth of field at an affordable price.

DJI's back-to-school campaign will run on its European store from August 20 to September 2 — it will cover the Neo 2, Lito X1, Avata 360 and Osmo Pocket 3. List prices are unchanged, with a 5% subscriber discount, DJI credits and a backpack applied on top.

The success of smartphones with ever-improving cameras has taken a toll on the camera industry. Japan is now signaling a slow recovery, as camera production is expected to rise again. Data from the Japanese Ministry of Economy show just how serious the situation actually is.

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (Max) normally only offers 4x optical zoom. Users who need a longer reach can expand the flagship smartphone’s zoom capability to 32x with a new telephoto converter. The Sandmarc lens is also compatible with older iPhone models.

The Hasselblad XPan can cost over $6,000 on the used market. GXAce is now addressing the shortage of modern panorama cameras and is showcasing the GX-P1 in two teaser images, shortly before the minimalist camera is officially unveiled.