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The Fujifilm X100VI should have been available in stores since February 28, but apart from highly overpriced eBay offers, it is still almost impossible to get the compact camera at short notice. Fujifilm has now reiterated that the shortage is not intentional.

Panasonic has presented a new bridge camera, the FZ82D, which is equipped with a lens with 60x optical zoom. Featuring a USB-C connection, a significantly improved electronic viewfinder and a higher-resolution display, the camera has been modernized in many areas.

The latest leaks about the Sony ZV-E10 II indicate that the upcoming compact APS-C camera will have an upgraded sensor with a higher resolution, as well as improved ergonomics from a larger grip, and improved battery life, to boot.

Those wanting to buy a camera or lens should never use the manufacturer's marketing photos as a reference. This has now been revealed by an internal review carried out by Panasonic Japan, where 77 cameras appear to have been advertised with photos that were not taken with the device in question.

The Leica D-Lux 8 will be available for purchase on Tuesday. The camera is a significantly cheaper alternative to the Leica Q3 with a fast zoom lens. The complete specs have finally been confirmed, and the D-Lux 8 can already been seen in initial reviews.

Amazon is offering the 128GB Insta360 Go 3 bundle at the lowest price ever with a $68 discount off its typical, median price. The Go3 eliminates the need to hold an action camera during travel and adventures this summer. The bundle includes the camera, multifunctional action pod with LCD display, magnetic necklace pendant, pivot stand, and easy hat clip.

The first sighting of DJI's next-generation action camera has provided a few possible insights into what the company has up its sleeve for its Osmo Action division. Surprisingly, it looks as though DJI is not planning to deliver a direct Osmo Action 4 successor to rival GoPro and Insta360 once again.

DJI is preparing to launch a new drone. Having updated its budget offering earlier this year with the Mini 4K, it now seems that the company is turning towards refreshing its Air series.

According to the latest Sony ZV-E10 II leak, Sony will release the upcoming APS-C camera on July 10 after previous leaks suggested a May release. It will supposedly launch alongside a new kit lens to go with it. Sony will allegedly also announce a more premium 85 mm portrait lens shortly after the new compact camera.

70mai asserts that its latest dash cam can act as an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) as well as a vehicle surveillance system. Based on the on-trend Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, the A510 is also packed with features such as night vision, HDR and fast wireless connections that be delivered via inbuilt 4G/LTE as well as Wi-Fi.

Skylum has unveiled Aperty for rapid, AI-assisted image retouching and editing for portrait photographers. Photographers are only paid by their works, not by the time they spend retouching photos from a shoot, so Aperty helps save time and increase productivity. Tools include blemish removal, teeth whitening, and makeup effects for one-click enhancements.

Atomos has unveiled the Ninja Phone HDMI input accessory for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The device encodes input videos up to 1080 60P with ProRes, H.265, or H.264 codecs for storage or live streaming over cellular and Wi-Fi connections. The accessory can power the iPhone during use.

Canon has launched the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye APS-C lens for VR content production. A 144 degree, wide-angle view enables VR bloggers to easily create 3D content. The lens is compatible with the Canon EOS R7 mirrorless camera.

Supposed specifications for the now-overdue Nikon Z7 III have appeared online, and they paint a picture of a high-resolution full-frame camera with a partially-stacked sensor paired with dual Expeed 7 processors. That combo would seemingly make the Z7 III a rather impressive offering, although the estimated price is still a mystery.

Head Acoustics has developed the Head Visor VMA V acoustic camera to visually display sources of sound on a 7 inch touch display. The system uses up to 120 microphones to display sound sources over a real-world image. This allows users to pinpoint exact areas where noises are coming from in an object or room for further noise mitigation, soundproofing, or acoustic tuning.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series of smartphones is expected to debut sometime in early 2025 with some notable changes like the possible inclusion of an Exynos 2500 SoC. However, these changes might not include a main camera resolution upgrade, at least for the Galaxy S25/S25+ according to the latest leak by GalaxyClub.

The GoPro Hero 12 Black is discounted by $100 on Amazon, putting the action camera at its lowest price since it launched last September. The new action camera delivered a significant performance bump over the Hero 11 Black, thanks to updated processors and a new feature set.

Two projects aim to bring Micro Four Thirds sensors to the smartphone photography world. The AI-powered Alice camera — an M43 mount and sensor that attaches to the back of a smartphone — recently announced that it is ready to start shipping, while SwitchLens, a similar project, has just launched on Kickstarter.

Ricoh Imaging has just launched the Pentax 17, a compact half-frame film camera that delivers a traditional film shooting experience, complete with manual film advance and manually selected focus zones. It sports a 37 mm equivalent f/3.5 lens, captures vertical 17 x 24 mm half-frames, and will cost $499/€549.

Nikon has officially launched the Z6 III, and, while it is certainly a marvellously capable middleweight camera with impressive features, the minor upgrades across the board are indicative of a problem. Digital cameras are no longer advancing in leaps and bounds, as they had in the early days of the mirrorless revolution, but that means there has never been a better time to buy a camera.

The smartphone becomes a professional camera: SwitchLens upgrades the smartphone with an additional sensor and compatibility with lenses for particularly high recording quality. The system comes in various packages.

Miles Astray's submission to 1839 Awards’ AI image contest, a headless flamingo, almost got him the 3rd place. At the last moment, Miles decided to let the cat out of the bag on X, triumphantly stating that "human-made content has not lost its relevance".

The Rollei 35AF is an analog 35 mm compact camera set to launch this year, which should not only impress with its charming retro design, but also with a high-quality 35 mm lens and LiDAR-based autofocus.

Images of the upcoming Nikon Z III refresh have leaked, and while there are minimal changes to the body of the camera, it seems as though the EVF housing has grown considerably in some ways and shrunk in others. This isn't a clear indication of a change to the internals, but Nikon's previous teaser hinted at an improved EVF or rear display.

Nikon has officially launched its self-service repair website, giving users access to tools, replacement parts, and repair manuals to repair their own gear in the comfort of their own homes. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, Nikon only has information for one camera lens and two laser rangefinders on the site, and there are no actual spare parts to be found anywhere on the site.

Insta360 has released yet another action camera, hardly any time on from the Insta360 X4. This time, it is the turn of the Go 3S, an update on last year's Go 3 that maintains its compact proportions while adding 4K video recording capabilities and Apple Find My support.

Nikon has teased the upcoming Z6 III as a compact, powerful full-frame camera with Pre-Release Capture and enhanced low-light capabilities. While Nikon didn't reveal much else, it has provided the release date of June 17, shattering earlier rumours of a June 11–12 launch.

Despite substantial backlash after the Panasonic Lumix S9 announcement, it looks as though fans are eager enough to get their hands on the compact full-frame camera that they are causing delivery delays for Panasonic. Fujifilm's X100 series is infamous for its delivery delays and supply shortages — both of which just seem to create more hype around the camera.

Insta360 has now confirmed plans for a global product release. With the tagline '4K has never been this small', it appears that the company is teasing the Go 3S, an updated Go 3 that has already leaked online.

Reolink asserts that its latest Argus 4 Pro security camera can support color vision at night as well as by day - without the aid of spotlights or potentially battery-hogging infra-red (IR) tech. Its dual cameras are also backed to prevent blind spots and stream 4K footage thanks to dual-band Wi-Fi 6 speeds.

Insta360 has officialy teased the release of a new device. In the meantime, a renowned leaker has revealed the device to be the Insta360 Go 3S, a device that should bring numerous improvements to the Insta360 Go series over the existing Insta360 Go 3, including the option of recording videos in 4K.

Ricoh has presented a waterproof camera, the Pentax WG-8, that has both a Xenon flash and LED lighting for taking 20 MP photos and 4K videos underwater.

Canon has unveiled the EOS C400 camera for filmmakers. The 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor has a base ISO option of 12,800 and a maximum 6K 60P resolution for high-quality recordings in low-light situations. The improved autofocus has human and animal subject tracking across the entire frame. The camera can be controlled over IP networks while streaming live videos.

The Nikon Z III has leaked as an update to Nikon's Z6 II, allegedly to arrive by around June 11. The new full-frame camera will supposedly support 4K ProRes RAW video at up to 60 fps as well as 6K, 12-bit NRAW video. Allegedly, the new autofocus system in the Z6 III will perform as well as or better than the flagship Z9. Leaks also put the Z6 III's price at around €3,000 in the EU and slightly lower in the US.

A new Panasonic Lumix GH7 leak claims that the upcoming premium M4/3 camera will be priced at $2,200 in the US. There is also talk of 5.8K open gate video recording and internal ProRes RAW recording, while leaked images reveal a nearly identical body to the outgoing GH6.

Rumours of the upcoming Leica M11-D have been confirmed by Leica Rumors, which has just revealed the leaked user manual containing its full specifications. Like the M10-D, the M11-D has no rear LCD and controls; however, it omits the fold-out thumb rest and replaces the rear EV compensation dial with an ISO dial.

New leaks point to the Panasonic Lumix GH7 as the camera maker's next high-end Micro Four Thirds launch on June 5, giving aspiring videographers and hybrid shooters something to look forward to. Leaks suggest the GH7 will have the same internals as the Lumix G9 II, but with better cooling for long video record limits. It will allegedly also be compatible with the Lumix Lab app for Panasonic's new LUT ecosystem.

Acer is building upon its SpatialLabs 3D ecosystem with the launch of the SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera, a compact weatherproof camera that can not just capturing stereoscopic photos and videos but also supports 3D livestreaming and video conferencing. The camera features a weatherproof body and selfie mirror, and will be available in Q3 of this year for $549.

Eagle-eyed viewers have found that several photos used by Lumix Japan on the Lumix S9's product page in fact taken with Nikon and Canon cameras or are stock photos. In response to outrage over what is seen as misleading marketing, the company has issued a formal apology, although many have questioned its sincerity and tone.

A new Panasonic Lumix leak claims that the Japanese camera brand will launch a non-full-frame camera in the start of June. The proximity to the launch of the Leica D-Lux 8 indicates that it's more than likely a Lumix LX100 III, but a GX10 is also overdue — both of which may well please the community after a disastrous Lumix S9 launch.

Canon has teased an upcoming EOS cinema camera on its Instagram. While the camera maker gives no indication of what the new cinema camera could be, it seems likely that a C500 III is on the way.

The Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro are unlikely to debut in any capacity until after Qualcomm officially announces its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. In the meantime, a typically reliable leaker has disclosed new information about both devices that builds on previous rumours.

CheckMag It's quite obvious by now that the Panasonic Lumix S9 is a controversial camera. Fortunately, if you're after a small, powerful camera, there are some hidden gems out there that walk all over Panasonic's latest compact full-frame body — some even costing less than $1,000.

Godox has introduced a particularly compact LED light, the ML100Bi Portable LED Video Light, for photo and video recordings. The device is intended fit into large trouser pockets and yet achieve an enormous output of 34,300 lux at a distance of one meter.

Insta360 has announced a Summer 2024 sale with up to $80 off some of its latest innovative lifestyle and vlogging companions such as the Ace Pro action-cam, X3 360-degree camera and the 2-in-1 GO 3. Then again, there might be more cost-effective deals on that last one elsewhere.

CheckMag The notch is a contentious issue. For some it becomes unobtrusive after time, for others it seriously messes with the feng shui of an otherwise gorgeous screen. While some form of notch might be required for a phone, Apple devices over two generations of both MacBook Air and Pro laptops still ship with a notch. Tolerate it or hate it, what will become of the notch?

The latest leak from tipster Ice Universe on Weibo reiterates that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will retain the quad-camera setup, but will see long-awaited upgrades on the ultrawide sensor and the 3x camera, with both units getting 50 MP, up from 12 MP and 10 MP respectively. This rumour contradicts previous ones pointing to a triple-camera module on the S25 Ultra.

Shortly after the release of the new edition of the Leica M6, Pentax is now developing a brand new half-format camera that can record 72 photos on a standard roll of 35mm film, effectively halving running costs.

CheckMag Panasonic's new Lumix S9 is a feat of engineering and design, stuffing a full-frame sensor with IBIS into a body smaller than even many Micro Four Thirds cameras. That form factor comes with serious sacrifices, though. No EVF, no mechanical shutter, and no hot shoe. Panasonic should have just updated its Lumix GX line-up and made a full-featured Micro Four Thirds camera, instead.