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DJI has released the Focus Pro, which it claims is its first independent Automated Manual Focus lens control system. Available from $999, the DJI Focus Pro comes with a LiDAR module and a dedicated hand unit, among other accessories.

DJI is now selling the RS 4 and RS 4 Pro following today's 'Focus on the Vision' launch event. Available for between $549 and $1,099, the DJI RS 4 series contains several improvements over older RS 3 camera gimbals, including a new RS stabilisation algorithm and a 2nd gen LiDAR multi-point focusing system.

Putting all the fandoms and silly internet arguments aside, the tech community can occasionally have some fun. Now that April Fool's is behind us, here are the best tech-related April Fool's gags from the biggest brands and creators in the industry.

DJI is only a few days away from releasing new camera gimbal hardware. Nonetheless, various sources have revealed the DJI RS 4 and RS 4 Pro in detail. Launching pricing for the pair has turned up online too, thanks to a typically reliable source.

A US retailer has listed the Avata 2, as well as its two Fly More Combo accessory packages. Surprisingly, the DJI Avata 2 will retail for 22% less than its predecessor at $489. The same retailer has also confirmed all specifications for not only the new FPV drone but also its Fly More Combo accessory packages.

DJI has revealed details of yet another launch event. Scheduled to take place before it releases the Avata 2, the launch event is expected to serve as a showcase for DJI RS 4 and RS 4 Pro camera gimbals.

Various leakers have shared new details about the DJI Avata 2, the company's first FPV drone since 2022. Not only have the leakers revealed product specifications, but they have also outlined launch pricing for the drone itself and its Fly More Combo packages.

Reports claim the Fujifilm X100VI, X-S20, and Instax Wide 300 are unavailable for order in Japan as the Japanese company struggles to keep up with intense demand and a constrained supply chain.

DJI has revealed when it will be releasing its next drone. Arriving in just over a week's time during a 'Ready to Roll' launch event, the officially unnamed drone is expected to be the Avata 2, which will debut simultaneously with the Goggles 3, RC Motion Control 3 and Remote Control 3.

Ricoh has yet again updated its GR III and GR IIIx APS-C compact cameras with Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF) versions that promise epic dreamy visuals for those looking for a less sterile shooting experience. The new cameras also, however, lose one of the GR III's best features in turn.

CheckMag It's no secret that the Fujifilm X100VI is nearly impossible to buy right now, with Fujifilm citing months of catchup ahead to fulfil orders again. If you're looking for solid performance in a charming package, here are five solid X100VI alternatives that deliver the goods.

DJI has not officially commented on the release of its new drone yet. Nonetheless, the Avata 2 has already appeared online in an early unboxing video, as have its launch accessories. Official promotional images for the Avata 2 drone, Goggles 3, RC Motional Control 3 and Remote Control 3 have leaked online, too.

Evidence is piling up of DJI having prepared another drone release. Allegedly, the drone could arrive in a few weeks alongside the launch of associated accessories. While DJI has not commented officially yet, it already appears to have sent retail units to certain influencers.

Samsung has offered up new firmware for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Contrary to earlier rumours, the update brings a host of camera improvements to all devices that were slated to arrive next month instead.

Three different heavyweights in the camera market compete against each other in a street photography challenge and show some of their individual strengths and weaknesses in a recent YouTube video. Can the Leica and Zeiss cameras from Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Vivo X100 Pro hold their own against the Fujifilm X100 VI retro design camera or even outperform it? It depends.

Xiaomi has now confirmed that its AISP camera software will soon be available across more flagship smartphones. Outlined during the launch of the CIVI 4 Pro, AISP will arrive as a HyperOS update for not only the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro but also the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

According to the latest rumors, the Leica M11-D will be launched this year. Although the camera is said to have a digital full-frame sensor, it does not have a display at all, making the camera almost indistinguishable from an analog Leica M from the outside.

With the Summilux-M 1:1.4/35, Leica has introduced a strictly limited-edition wide-angle lens that adopts a design from 1961 and is extremely compact, even by today's standards. Leica is only producing 200 units of the lens, and buyers can choose between a black and a silver finish.

In a surprise to absolutely nobody, the Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition sold out within minutes of its launch. Despite Fujifilm's best efforts, scalpers are listing X100VI Limited Edition on eBay for upwards of $8,000.

Logitech has just launched the Mevo Core 4K, a wireless camera with micro four thirds sensor that's designed for live streaming and content creation. This marks the brand’s graduation from webcams into the interchangeable-lens space. The Mevo Core captures up to 4K 30fps video and can be controlled completely wirelessly from Logitech’s Mevo Multicam app. The retail price for the camera body is set at $999.

Reportedly, Samsung is not done with optimising camera performance on the Galaxy S24 series. In fact, new camera optimisations are rumoured to be landing as soon as next month for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra aimed at addressing outstanding issues like inaccurate white balance and underwhelming 5x telephoto camera shots.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra's camera setup is one of its biggest selling points, but it's also up against some stiff competition. A recent comparison between the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro cameras has revealed some video shortcomings in the Xiaomi.

Numerous signs of the the DJI Avata 2 and DJI Goggles 3 have now surfaced online. Seemingly launching soon, the pair have already been pictured and have passed through the FCC on their to being released.

According to DxOMark, the Magic6 Pro has the best cameras in any smartphone that it has tested so far. Already available globally, the Honor Magic6 Pro features a 50 MP variable aperture primary camera, as well as 50 MP ultra-wide-angle and 180 MP telephoto cameras.

It appears as though Leica intends to replace the aging D-Lux 7 camera with a new iteration to combat the rise of Fujifilm's X100VI. Speculation about the new camera suggests that an APS-C sensor will replace the Panasonic-based Micro Four Thirds design of the old D-Lux 7.

Samsung's Electro-Mechanics division has developed the camera every auto manufacturer is going to want as part of their next-gen vehicles, according to the latest reports. The potentially crucial module is backed to last up to six longer than those in the market and work in all weathers, yet boast the latest "hybrid" lens for in-car cameras.

The general manager and vice president of Vivo, Jia Jingdong, has offered a detailed preview of the Vivo X Fold3. Teased to be the "thinnest and lightest" flagship foldable phone, the newly shared images showcase its design and camera capabilities.

Fujifilm apparently has no plans to kill the Fujifilm X-E or X-Pro camera lines just yet, citing the need for a camera that delivers a “pure photography” experience that the X100VI and X-T cameras don't provide. Updates to the X-E4 and X-Pro3 will likely include much of the same hardware as the X100VI with the added benefits of an X-Mount.

CheckMag Hot take: Smartphones are not cameras. It's not their fault. It's just a fact. With cameras as portable and powerful as the Fujifilm X100VI and X-T30 II, skip the flagship phone upgrade and grab a real camera instead — your memories will thank you.

Vivo's next-generation foldable is almost here, likely packing Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset. Based on early camera samples, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro has 23 mm primary and 70 mm telephoto cameras, which would both be upgrades over last year's X Fold2.

Kenko Tokina has launched the Kenko Toy Camera Pieni M, an antithesis to modern, classic cameras such as the powerful, high-resolution Fujifilm X100VI. Lighter than an ounce, the Pieni M captures 1.2 MP photos and 720p videos with character much like Polaroids.

Hohem's Spring 2024 sale has kicked off with 20% or more off on its latest gimbal for nearly anything the user might want to shoot with "professional orthogonal 3-Axis" stabilization. The iSteady MT2 is rated for the flexibility necessary for a 360° Infinite Spin Shot mode, yet to be solid enough to carry up to 1.2kg of audiovisual hardware. It also integrates the OEM's Magnetic AI tech for "fluid and seamless" subject-tracking.

A photographer set out with the goal of recreating some of the most recognisable images of all time using Midjourney and DALL-E. In a surprise to absolutely no-one, the AI systems were able to surprisingly accurately recreate each of the images, which included the Afghan Girl and Muhammad Ali's triumph over Sonny Liston.

Nikon today confirmed that it will buy cinema camera maker RED. The new subsidiary could give Nikon access to a whole host of new camera tech and video capabilities, including global shutter tech and RED's compression codecs and video expertise.

DxOMark has published its camera test results of the Xiaomi 14. With an overall score of 138, the flagship Android smartphone has ranked 3rd in the premium segment, which consists of phones that are priced from $600 to $800.

Despite ramping up production to over 15,000 cameras per month, Fujifilm has confirmed that it will be months before it completely catches up on the overwhelming pre-orders for the X100VI.

The Logitech MX Brio pairs an 8.5-megapixel Sony STARVIS sensor with an f/2.0 lens. It can shoot in 4K at 30 fps or 1080p at 60 fps, has a couple of built-in microphones for noise reduction, and is certified for use with all major video-calling services.

Customers who pre-ordered the Fujifilm X100VI are already boasting about having received their compact APS-C cameras, despite initial availability originally slated for March.

CheckMag Xiaomi spent a lot of time hyping the wrong feature on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The f/1.63–4.0 variable aperture is the true game-changer for photography and videography buffs. Combined with the 1-inch sensor, who even needs a compact camera, anymore?

CheckMag If you're looking for the best of the best, Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max will both likely call your name, but they demand a price premium. Here are four alternatives to the typical flagship choices, from the video-snapping Xiaomi 14 Pro to the venerable Google Pixel 7 Pro.

German camera manufacturer Leica achieved record sales for the third year in a row for the 2022/2023 financial year. Owing to the Leica M11 in particular, the company was able to turn over almost half a billion euros. While the partnership with Xiaomi barely gets any mention, Leica hints at a next-generation Leitz Phone.

Shortly after Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi 14 Ultra flagship smartphone, a handful of brief reviews have demonstrated the 14 Ultra's impressive camera capabilities, including video chops to rival the vaunted Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The Fujifilm X100VI seems to be a smash hit, as pre-orders for the new rangefinder-style mirrorless camera are setting new records for Fujifilm. The sky-high popularity of the X100VI means we could see a repeat of the shortages and scalping that plagued the X100V, with some listings already appearing on sites like eBay for as much as $4,800.

In a surprise to absolutely nobody, Fujifilm has announced the X100VI. While it looks strikingly familiar from the outside, the internals have received substantial upgrades that make the camera far more capable in video and low-light situations. Early reviews praise the X100VI for its subtle improvements and great handling.

More than 24 hours later, not all users have their smart home devices back online. Wyze has blamed the outage on their AWS partner and insists the service outage has been resolved. But still, many users beg to differ.

Fujifilm just dropped the second teaser for the upcoming X100VI, and in the few frames where it's visible, the lens barrel seems to have undergone significant changes compared to the X100V. This goes counter to previous leaks that claimed no changes were coming to the new lens.

Galaxy S24 owners are likely to be pleased about the new firmware update, which is now currently being rolled out. As expected, the 500-MB update not only introduces the new 'Vividness' option, but also many improvements for the camera of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra, as the detailed changelog reveals.