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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.

Cosina has presented one of the fastest 50 mm lenses for the Sony E bayonet, namely the Voigtländer Nokton 50 mm f/1.0. With the help of aspherical lenses, first-class image quality is possible despite the large aperture, and the lens is relatively compact.

Canon looks to be launching two cameras in 2024, with launch windows towards the end of the year. The EOS R5 Mark II will be an updated high-megapixel camera with 8K video chops, while the EOS R1 is stacking up to be staunch competition for the Sony A9 III.

Instant Slow-mo is an AI feature that enables real-time slow-motion playback of normal frame rate videos. Samsung debuted the feature on the Galaxy S24 smartphones. It now appears that the company will bring Instant Slow-mo to other Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S23 phones and the Tab S9.

It appears as though the more expensive, “professional” Fujifilm X-Pro4 and the more flexible, affordable X-E5 are taking a backseat to the Fujifilm X100VI. The two interchangeable-lens cameras will allegedly not launch on the same day as the fixed-lens X100VI, despite sharing much of the X100VI's charm and appeal.

A rumor from a reliable source has specified the launch date of the Leica SL3 and attests to a series of exciting upgrades for the full-frame system camera. First and foremost, the 60-MP sensor from the Leica M11 is said to be installed and enhanced with image stabilization.

CheckMag Google Clips wasn't a success, but with recent advancements, updated specs, and additional features, Google might want to bring this product back to the market.

A new Fujifilm X100VI rumour claims that the upcoming compact rangefinder-style camera will start arriving in the hands of buyers shortly after the February 20 announcement. The implications of this short pre-order window are good news for anyone looking to buy the camera at MSRP.

GoPro has announced that it has rebranded its current subscription to Premium, which has also now sprouted a new Plus variant. The latter offers all of the same features as the former, with an added 'pro-grade' video stabilization tool and extra added cloud storage. The action-cam OEM's Quik for Macs has finally been released alongside it.

With the new X100VI, Fujifilm looks to be addressing a major flaw of the X100V — availability. The new X100VI will allegedly be made in China and receive substantial upgrades to its capabilities, including 6.2K video at 30 fps and 4K 60 fps video.

Blurry images of the Fujifilm X100VI have revealed that the next-gen compact camera champion will feature a basically identical design to its predecessor, with the exception of one small change on the back. If you liked the X100V, you'll like the X100VI. If not, look elsewhere.

A new leak purports that the juicy upgrades coming with the new Fujifilm X100VI camera will come with a price increase. Allegedly, the updated compact rangefinder-style camera will now cost about the same as the flagship X-T5 or a Fujifilm X-S20 and a kit lens — still less than some sellers wanted for the X100V.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra may have excellent camera hardware on paper. However, initial camera tests with Samsung's latest flagship reveal that it cannot hold a candle to recent efforts by Apple, Google Honor, Huawei and Vivo, despite containing improvements from last year's Galaxy S23 Ultra.

OM System has announced the OM-1 Mark II, confirming previous rumours of an identical sensor with nifty AI-powered autofocus enhancements. The OM System OM-1 II will be available starting February 26 for $2,399.

The OM System OM-1 II spec sheet has leaked online alongside an alleged price for the upcoming flagship Micro Four-Thirds camera. The camera includes expanded computational ND modes and AI subject recognition.

A new leak indicates that the X100VI set to launch on February 20 will be bigger than the X100V, although it may barely be noticeable. However, looking at previous Fujifilm trends, weight may be a bigger concern from the new move.

The brand new Hasselblad 907X 100C combines a stylish and versatile retro design with a 100 MP medium format sensor, a high-resolution flip-out touchscreen and a 1TB SSD.

The Fujifilm X100VI leaks continue to tug at the heart strings of compact camera fans. Despite previous arguments to the contrary and an identical lens, a new leak claims that the upcoming X100V replacement, and by extension the X-Pro4 and possibly X-E5, will, in fact, sport in-body image stabilisation.

A new Sony ZV-E10 II leak claims that the Japanese camera maker will update its compact, video-centric APS-C mirrorless camera in Spring 2024 with similar specifications and capabilities to the Sony A6700 and a very affordable price.

Details of the camera sensors in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra have now been revealed through various sources. Seemingly, Samsung has only included one major change from last year's Galaxy S23 Ultra, with the 200 MP ISOCELL HP2 featuring in both models.

Specs for the long-awaited Canon EOS R1 have leaked online. They hint at a solid high-performance camera to challenge the likes of the Nikon Z9 and Sony A9 III with a lightning-fast electronic shutter, 12-bit, 6.7K, 60 fps video, and 120 fps continuous shooting.

Insta360's AI Warp is a feature rated to "transform your footage into something extraordinary" based on the prompts it receives. It was exclusive to the latest Ace and Ace Pro action cameras from their launch - however, it is now officially compatible with more of the OEM's innovative lifestyle vlogging gadgets, the tiny GO 3, VR content-making X3 and modular Insta360 ONE RS included.

The supply-constrained Fujifilm X100V has been discontinued at several Japanese retailers, hinting at the approaching arrival of the X100VI, which is rumoured to arrive at an X Summit event on February 20 and sport a new 40 MP sensor and processor

Just a day after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, camera samples from the ultra-premium Android smartphone are popping up. Some comparisons with the previous generation as well as the iPhone 15 Pro are far less flattering than Samsung might hope.

CheckMag Fujiflm X100VI rumours are coming in hard and fast, with an expected release in early 2024. From IBIS to dual card slots and better video chops, here are all the killer features we naïvely hope Fujifilm will give us in the upcoming X100VI.

Xiaomi is launching the Solar Outdoor Camera BW400 Pro Set, a new outdoor security camera that comes with a base station for local storage. It can also be operated independently of the power grid thanks to solar power and a rechargeable battery.

SamrtSens, a Chinese CMOS manufacturer, has launched its first 50 MP 1/1.28-inch image sensor. Called the SmartSens SC580XS, the camera sensor is competing against the likes of Sony IMX707, Samsung ISOCELL JN1, and OmniVision OV50H. The company says the sensor offers better dynamic range, accurate focusing, and better video-capturing abilities than its predecessor.

Things are not as they seem in smartphone photography. Google's budget Pixel 7a beats the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro, and Sony's "camera-with-a-phone-strapped-to-it" Xperia 1 V performs abysmally. Testing 20 of 2023's best and brightest smartphone cameras across three different scenarios turns expectations on their head.

The Magic Bay Studio is a new 4K webcam solution that also contains a pair of 2 W speakers. Exhibited as part of Lenovo's CES 2024 showcase, the Magic Bay Studio will be available in a few month's time for under $200.

CheckMag The Fujifilm X100V is arguably Fujifilm's most popular camera to date. This popularity is mostly due to YouTubers and other social-media denizens, but the camera's compact size, sizeable APS-C sensor, built-in ND filter, and rare leaf shutter set it apart from the point-and-shoot competition.

CheckMag The Insta360 Ace Pro has a handful of rivals in the action camera space, and one of them is the GoPro Hero12 Black. Here are some of the features which give it an advantage over GoPro's camera.

The Leica SL2 is set to receive a successor within the next three months. According to the latest rumors, the Leica SL3 will be officially presented during the first quarter. The professional system camera is set to receive a number of significant upgrades.

The Honor camera flagships may really take off in 2024 if the latest information from a leaker is to be believed. In the leak, he lists the complete camera sensor specs of a total of three Honor Magic 6 models. In addition to the Honor Magic 6 Pro, a Porsche Edition is also planned for 2024.

(Update: Feature being tested) We've been waiting a long time for this, but it could actually become reality in early 2024! According to a recent tip from a usually very reliable leaker, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is said to have a feature that has not yet been leaked and that many people really appreciate in the Sony Xperia 1 V, for example.

A slew of rumours out of China claim that Micro Four Thirds camera sensors will soon make their way into smartphones. While these sensors would massively improve low-light capability and potentially revolutionise video, the physics of smartphone and camera lens design suggest otherwise.

Isn't there something missing this year? That's right - there hasn't been a blinded smartphone camera test with the most important camera flagships in 2023 yet - until now. Traditionally, this one comes from Tech-Youtuber MKBHD, but this time another YouTube channel is beating him to it. Once again, the results are highly surprising, and the winner of the most votes is quite the outsider phone.

The Qoocam 3 Ultra is a "cutting-edge" new dual-lens action camera rated for super-high recording in 3D. Kandao's upcoming lifestyle vlogging device is also backed to take high-quality, instantly-shareable panoramic photos. It will debut during the OEM's CES 2024 showcase ahead of its 2024 release.

A disturbing Telegram group has been found selling private footage from hacked security cameras placed in bedrooms, dressing rooms, toilets and spas around Vietnam. The hackers offer three tiers of paid access to the camera footage, claiming that “all footage is dark corners and hot scenes from families”. Security experts point to poor password hygiene as being a major cause behind such hacks.

DJI has released the Ronin 4D-8K, a new camera system that offers 4-axis gimbal stabilisation. Built around the also new Zenmuse X9-8K camera sensor, the Ronin 4D-8K sells for over $10,000 before factoring DJI's abundance of official accessories.

Sony's compact vlog-centric ZV-E10 looks to be readying for an update before the middle of 2024. The new compact camera is rumoured to be based on the tech in the recent A6700. It will likely feature much of the same design as the outgoing model, meaning no EVF and no in-body image stabilisation, although at almost half the price of the A6700.

Sony has just shared a teaser for the LYT-900 camera sensor – the first of its new Lytia sensor line, announced earlier this year. The Weibo post, while not revealing many technical details that weren’t already known, does suggest that the sensor will make an appearance soon; previous rumours indicate that this could be in the upcoming Oppo Find X7 Pro and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

The Moment T series already includes ultra-wide-angle, portrait and fisheye lenses, and is now being expanded to include a 75mm telephoto macro lens designed to extend the creative possibilities of the Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro.

The latest rumour about the next-gen Fujifilm X100V puts previous rumours of a lens upgrade to bed. It now looks like Fujifilm will use the same 23 mm lens from the existing X100V, keeping the 35 mm-equivalent focal length. If true, it also means the next X100 camera will not have optical image stabilisation.

The Insta360 GO 3 is one of the most innovative products in the action camera market. Furthermore, it is also now available in a color other than white. The new Matte Black shade is applied to the GO 3's Action Pod as well as its main body, and is available from now.

CheckMag The ideal companion for any photographer is a smartphone featuring a high-quality camera, ample storage capacity, extended battery life, and a lightweight design. Explore the smartphone selections tailored for your adventures in this comprehensive guide.

According to new reports, Samsung has finalised specifications for its first 1-inch format camera sensor. Reportedly outputting at 200 MP, the unnamed sensor will provide 0.8 μm wide pixels and 4x in-sensor zoom, among other features.

Google has released a new camera update for its recent Pixel devices. Rolling out as Pixel Camera 9.2, the update brings Ultra HDR support to older Pixel smartphones like the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series, as well as an improved UI for the Pixel 8 Pro.

Attention Windows users: your own smartphone could soon be used as a webcam on a PC, which in most cases is likely to be a very strong webcam. A corresponding function is to be rolled out soon.

According to new rumours, Xiaomi will employ a quad camera with four focal lengths again with next year's Ultra flagship. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is rumoured to surpass the Xiaomi 13 Ultra in various areas though, such as with a new primary camera that has an improved variable aperture.

Sony's latest firmware announcement for the Alpha 7 IV mirrorless cameras adds support for up to four custom grid lines that can be imported as PNGs — for US$149. This is useful for non-standard shoots where repeated framing is necessary. Support for more cameras down the line is confirmed, but it's unclear which will be eligible for the upgrade.