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Sony has announced the ZV-1 as the latest addition to its compact vlogging camera line-up, and the little point-and-shoot camera has a number of notable upgrades that address common complaints about its predecessor. It has the same 1-inch sensor as the original ZV-1, but the microphones received a significant update. It's also loaded with video features you might expect from a camera that targets on-the-go vlogging and some that seem a little out of place for a compact camera.

VIOFO's latest A119 Mini 2 is, as the name suggests, one of the super-compact type of dash-cam that integrates its own rear-facing screen. Nevertheless, it is packed with up-to-date features such as a Sony STARVIS 2 image sensor for low-light performance; a wide field of view; Intelligent Parking Mode and Auto Event Detection. It also supports time-lapse video and hands-free control options.

DJI has announced the Matrice 350 RTK, its latest enterprise drone. The Matrice 350 RTK features several upgrades over the Matrice 300 RTK but retains its predecessor's 55-minute flight times.

According to a renowned leaker, Samsung has finalised a camera-focused update for its most recent flagship smartphones. Starting next month, the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra should be capable of shooting portraits at 2x zoom, among other changes.

Panasonic's Lumix G9 is a high quality Micro Four Thirds camera that's a perfect fit for a photo and video creator that needs a compact camera without sacrificing capability. The Lumix G9 strikes a good balance between compact size and ergonomic controls, and it features a weather-sealed body and five-axis in-body image stabilisation for clear video and photo shooting. The current US$897.99 price is a 30-day low for the Lumix G9.

Fujifilm is rumoured to be introducing a new X-S20 mirrorless X-mount interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C sensor at the Fujifim X Summit later this May. The new camera appears to be replacing the X-S10, but at a significantly higher price this time around. Leaked specifications indicate 6K video will make an appearance, as will a dedicated VLOG mode on the mode selector (PSAM) dial.

As the reviews roll in, we're starting to get a clearer idea of who the Nikon Z8 full-frame mirrorless camera is for and what it is all about. As it turns out, the camera behaves a lot like it seems on paper — as a smaller Nikon Z9. Similarity to the Z9 is both a good and a bad thing, since it suffers from the same autofocus issues, while the compact form factor presents new challenges for Nikon to conquer.

The nifty fifty — a fast prime lens — is an essential part of any photographer's kit. Nikon's Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S is a versatile 50 mm option for Z mount cameras, featuring a weather sealed body and sharp image quality. At 36% off, the Nikkor Z 50mm f1/8 S comes in at US$526.95 — its lowest price of 2023 so far.

Panasonic's tiny Lumix G 14 mm f/2.5 Micro Four Thirds lens is on sale on Amazon for just US$197.99. Given the 2x crop factor of the Micro Four Thirds sensor, this lens represents the same framing as a 28 mm full-frame unit, making it a great pairing with a compact M4/3 for travel, landscape, and street photography, where you want a little more context in your frame and want to keep things pocketable.

Leaks suggest that that a Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5 R WR lens is coming for the Fujifilm X-mount. The 8 mm focal length would make it the widest lens for Fujifilm's X-mount APS-C cameras to date. It seems likely that Fujifilm will announce the new lens at the Fujifilm X Summit on May 24, although images of the lens have already leaked online.

DJI is preparing to release a new industrial drone, with the company having scheduled a launch event for May 18. In the meantime, various leakers have shared details about the drone, which will debut as the Matrice 350 RTK or M350 RTK.

Peak Design has announced the Micro Clutch hand strap for mirrorless cameras on Kickstarter. The strap aims to supplement the grip on mirrorless camera bodies that have, over time, become rather compact and difficult to hold onto. The grip is made of a chemical resistant hypalon rubber with microfibre padding, and it mounts to both the strap eyelets and an aluminium plate that attached to the camera base.

SmallRig has announced its Cage Kit for the Canon PowerShot V10 mere days after Canon launched its point-and-shoot camera aimed at video creators on the go. Shipping on May 31, the SmallRig kit for the V10 encases Canon's tiny camera in a fibre-reinforced plastic body and affords the diminutive camera a surprising amount of flexibility via its ample accessory and camera mounting options.

Panasonic's full-frame mirrorless Lumix S5 is at a 30-day low on Amazon. The 24.2-MP hybrid camera and Lumix S 20-60 mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens are on sale for US$500 less than the regular price. With five-axis in-body image stabilisation, 12-bit video, and a host of photography features, the Lumix S5 is a stellar option for small-scale hybrid shooters with a focus on video performance.

According to a new report, Apple will release all iPhone 15 models with 48 MP primary cameras. Reputedly, the basic iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will receive a new triple-stacked camera sensor aimed at capturing more light to improve image quality.

The Panasonic Lumix GH6 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera has become a favourite for video producers and hybrid photographers that need something small and powerful. With five-axis IBIS, 10-bit 4K video recording, and an abundance of lightweight, quality lenses, it's easy to see why the GH6 makes for such an attractive all-round camera — especially at US$1,697.99 on Amazon and B&H Photo.

DJI has announced another drone-related launch event. Billed as a 'flagship upgrade', the new drone is likely a successor to the Matrice 300 RTK that DJI revealed in 2020.

SmallRig has announced a set of rugged cages and related accessories for the Nikon Z 8 mere days after Nikon revealed the camera for the first time. SmallRig's offerings fit the Z 8 both with and without the battery grip in place, and offer a variety of extra features, including cable clamps, a top handle, and a host of threaded mounting points for accessories. Limited pre-orders are currently live, with deliveries and proper availability set for May 30, 2023.

The compact, mid-range Nikon Z 5 full-frame mirrorless camera is currently at a 30-day low on Amazon thanks to Nikon's May rebates. A 29% discount has dropped the price on the excellent Z mount body to US$996.95, making it an attractive option for anyone looking to get into full-frame photography or videography without breaking the bank.

The fan-favourite Panasonic GX85 Micro Four Thirds camera, bundled with 12-32 mm and 45-150 mm kit lenses, is on sale for US$647.99 on Amazon and B&H Photo. The 19% discount is the lowest price in 30 days for the feature-rich compact hybrid camera. Panasonic's GX85 makes an excellent small-form-factor 4K video and photography camera for those looking for something more capable than a point-and-shoot camera to start getting into interchangeable lens systems.

Canon has unveiled the PowerShot V10, a camera aimed at vloggers and video creators. The unique, compact form factor of the PowerShot V10 positions it as a solid attempt at drawing beginner vloggers and content creators away from smartphones, despite the camera lacking some key features for video creators.

DxOMark has published detailed analysis of the P60 Pro and its flagship-worthy cameras. With 48 MP primary, 48 MP telephoto and 13 MP ultra-wide-angle lenses, the P60 Pro currently offers the best rear-facing camera array of any smartphone released to date, Find X6 Pro, Magic5 Pro Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max included.

It's becoming increasingly difficult to justify buying a small point-and-shoot camera, given the performance that manufacturers are packing into compact Micro Four Thirds and APS-C bodies. Here are 3 underrated compact cameras with large sensors that deliver on image quality, despite their pocket-friendly footprint.

Nikon has released the Z 8, pitching it as the spiritual successor to the D850. The Z 8 takes a lot of what makes the Z 9 flagship a great camera, packs it into a 30% more compact form factor, and cuts the price by US$1,500. Pre-orders for the Z 8 start shipping on May 25.

Samsung has detailed more camera refinements for the Galaxy S23 series, which will be headed to all models. Apparently, the option of choosing 2x portrait zoom will soon return, as will fixes for issues viewing HDR shots in the stock gallery app.

The US$799 Voigtlander NOKTON 55 mm f/1.2 SLIIs lens that was announced back in February has finally been properly unveiled and is available for pre-order. The Nikon F-mount lens is just the latest in a long line of vintage-inspired manual lenses to hit the market. Pre-orders are open at B&H Photo in the US, and at a number of European vendors.

ArtraLab has announced the NONIKKOR-MC f/1.4 35 mm full-frame lens for three popular lens mounts. The NONIKKOR-MC comes in two flavours inspired by the Nikkor 35 mm designs from the 1960's and 1980's. Retro camera and lens designs have been hot for a few years, and ArtraLab already has a catalogue of competent manual lenses.

Mirrorless cameras are all the rage these days, but it can be a tad expensive to get into the new tech. Fortunately, there is a handful of capable, cheap, APS-C, mirrorless cameras out there that are perfect for anyone, from beginners getting into photography to professionals looking for a second camera for their collection.

Breaking into the full-frame camera world can seem daunting, with many camera bodies starting deep into the US$2,000 territory. That doesn't mean that there aren't cheap full-frame options around though. Here are three of the best mirrorless cameras that you can buy for under US$1,500, often with a kit lens, to boot.

Just recently, Nikon sneakily posted a countdown timer for an online launch event on a number of its homepages. Speculation and cleverly-hidden details point to the potential launch of the Z8. The full-frame Nikon Z8, pitched as a new model in the company's premium mirrorless lineup, seems set to launch on May 10, 2023.

Micro Four Thirds is an interesting concept in a world where every camera manufacturer has its own lens mount that works with a limited lens selection. The collaborative effort between the likes of Panasonic, OM Systems, Blackmagic Design, Leica, and DJI, among others, instead developed a lens mount and sensor ecosystem in an attempt to achieve inter-compatibility and openness that was sorely lacking in the photography world.

Hohem is currently holding a sale on the motorized gimbals it makes specifically for action cameras such as those of the GoPro HERO Black series or Insta360 ONE R. They include the iSteady Pro4 for the newest of such gadgets, or the older Pro3 on which those with older models like the HERO8 Black can make some savings. Some deals also come as bundles with tripods or other accessories.

As a photography beginner, you might immediately look to buy an entry-level DSLR or mirrorless camera, while the correct move may actually be buying a used or open-box high-end or mid-ranger from a few years ago instead. From full-frame to Micro Four Thirds and beyond, there is plenty of excellent camera gear that can be had for a good deal if you look.

DJI has introduced a new member of the Mavic 3 series. Billed as the Pro option to the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Classic, the Mavic 3 Pro adds a second telephoto camera while retaining a 4/3-inch primary and a 1/1.2-inch telephoto camera. The Mavic 3 Pro comes in a Cine variant too.

According to a renowned leaker, Google will offer an improved 50 MP camera in its Pixel 8 series. While the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series relied upon the ISOCELL GN1, Google's next-generation flagships will feature the more capable ISOCELL GN2 from the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra.

DJI has now confirmed the release date of the Mavic 3 Pro, only a week after launching the Inspire 3. Meanwhile, more leaks have emerged with various details about DJI's next high-end drone.

Updated to Android 13 at the end of 2022 and available on Amazon since January 2022, the Sony Xperia 5 III has been discounted a few times in the last year. Those interested can get this Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered handset now for 30% off, so they will cash out US$698 instead of the US$999.99 retail price.

DJI has announced the Inspire 3, its latest professional-grade drone. Capable of shooting 8K videos, the DJI Inspire 3 has a Zenmuse X9 full-frame camera, a lens mount and can fly at up to 94 km/h for nearly 30 minutes between battery swaps.

Oppo has stolen a march on Honor by beating it to the top of DxOMark's camera leaderboard. Pipping the Magic5 Pro by a point, the Find X6 Pro also outperforms the Galaxy S23 Ultra, iPhone 14 Pro Max, Pixel 7 Pro and the Mate 50 Pro, among other flagship smartphones.

The Mavic 3 Pro is edging closer to release, although not before DJI introduces the Inspire 3. In the meantime, hands-on photos of the Mavic 3 Pro have surfaced online, as have new details about the drone's third camera.

Google has finally improved Night Sight mode for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Rolling out in a new Google Camera update, Night Sight should now work as well on the Pixel 6 series as the current Pixel 7 series. Not all Pixel 7-related Night Sight features have been added to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, though.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus may have a relatively large primary camera. However, DxOMark's detailed camera analysis shows once again that having a high-resolution camera does not necessarily correlate with good image quality. Instead, the device's huge 200 MP camera falls short of some of its 12 MP peers.

Hohem has announced an Easter 2023 sale with up to 15% off its line of hand-held gimbals and their accessories. Those mobile videography tools include the new iSteady M6, normally priced at over US$200 with its innovative module that confers both AI tracking and RGB fill light functions on the product. The right code can bring that price down to just under US$190, however.

DJI is preparing to refresh the Mavic 3 series again after releasing the Mavic 3M a few months ago. This time, the company has developed the Mavic 3 Pro, a tweaked Mavic 3 which appears to feature a third camera dedicated to providing 3x optical zoom capabilities.

DJI has confirmed plans to host another drone-related launch event. Dubbed 'Inspiration Arrives', the event will showcase the Inspire 3 rather than the also anticipated Mavic 3 Pro.

Insta360 has announced that it is offering a better shot at getting one of its high-end cameras for potentially lifestyle vlog- or even VR-quality content during its 2023 Spring Sale. The deals in question include up to US$110 off the innovative, modular ONE RS action camera, the top-end version with the 1-inch sensor and Leica branding included. Then again, Amazon still does better on some options.

DJI has introduced the Goggles Integra, which has launched alongside the RC Motion 2 remote control. Both are arriving as accessories for the DJI Avata, the pair should be more comfortable to use than their predecessors and cheaper than previous accessories to boot, despite the inclusion of 100 Hz Micro-OLED panels in the DJI Goggles Integra.

The new ZV-E1 is touted as the ideal camera to get started as a creator in 2023. It combines specs such as the 12MP 35mm full-frame Exmor R sensor, flip-out touchscreen and Sony's new AI features from premium alpha-series cameras with increasingly classic features of the ZV series such as a "high-performance" integrated microphone with its own fluffy wind-sock and straightforward controls.

Samsung is now distributing a major camera update to the Galaxy S23 series, starting in South Korea. The update, which is available on the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra, should also be headed to the US soon, among other markets.

The 360-degree full-view 70mai Dash Cam Omni has just made its debut in North America. With a list price of US$199.99 for the US and CAD$279.99 for Canada, this 1080p dash camera features AI motion detection, built-in GPS and 128 GB eMMC storage, collision detection with a total buffered emergency recording of 15 seconds, and more.