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The DJI Action 2 is compact but with a comparatively large touchscreen. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Action 2: GoPro Hero 10 Black rival launched with a new camera sensor and magnetic accessories

DJI has just introduced the Action 2, an action camera set to rival the GoPro Hero 10 Black. DJI bills the Action 2 as offering high-quality video quality performance and decent image stabilisation, along with a large touchscreen ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2021 23:49

Google has developed new alogorithms to eliminate perceived racial bias in smartphone cameras. (Image: Google)

Google's new Pixel 6 inclusive camera tech appears to work as advertised in our first shots

Google’s new Pixel is starting to roll out to users in selected markets globally and it touts some impressive new camera features. One we were keen to try is what Google is calling inclusive camera technology designed to deliver i...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Oct 2021 23:22

The Xperia PRO-I is one of the few smartphones with a dedicated camera shutter button. (Image source: Sony)

Sony Xperia PRO-I fares well in early iPhone 13 Pro Max camera comparison

A photographer has compared the new Sony Xperia PRO-I against the iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple's premier iPhone for 2021. The video shows that Sony's latest flagship delivers significantly better image quality than the iPhone 13 Pro M...

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2021 14:44

The GoPro Enduro retails for US$24.99. (Image source: GoPro)

GoPro announces the Enduro extended battery pack for the Hero 9 Black and Hero 10 Black

GoPro has revealed an extended battery pack for the Hero 9 Black and the Hero 10 Black. The Enduro battery will deliver up to 40% better battery life than standard GoPro batteries and will be available for US$24.99.

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2021 13:34

The GoPro Hero 10 Black should have better battery life after its October 2021 update. (Image source: GoPro)

GoPro Hero 10 Black receives up to 154% better battery life with a new firmware update

GoPro has confirmed that it will be rolling out a firmware update to the Hero 10 Black, its action camera that has been plagued by overheating and automatic shutdown problems since its launch. The company hopes that the firmware u...

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2021 13:10

The Xperia PRO-I retails for €1,799. (Image source: Sony)

Sony teases night shots taken on an Xperia PRO-I, but it cannot utilise all of its 1.0-inch camera sensor

Sony has shared several night shots taken on an Xperia PRO-I, its latest flagship smartphone. It turns out that the device cannot use its 1.0-inch camera sensor to its full potential, though. Sadly, it can only output in 12 MP, ra...

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2021 18:17

The Mavic 3 will be available in three versions. (Image source: WinFuture)

DJI Mavic 3: Massive leak showcases over a dozen marketing assets ahead of next week's unveiling

The DJI Mavic 3 has leaked again, this time just over a week before its expected announcement. The drone will be available in three models, including a Cine Edition. Watermark-less marketing assets have now leaked, confirming nume...

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2021 16:28

The Xperia Pro-I is set to redefine smartphone camera performance. (Image: Sony)

Xperia Pro-I now official as Sony leans fully into its Alpha camera expertise to create a beast of smartphone camera system

Following the massive leak of Sony’s incredible new Xperia Pro-1 smartphone less than 24 hours ago, the company has now officially unveiled the device. As we suspected, this is an incredibly powerful camera phone with some of the ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Oct 2021 06:02

The Sony Xperia Alpha looks to be a smartphone camera beast. (Image: Sony)

Massive Sony Xperia Alpha leak as the smartphone camera monster is revealed in full ahead of launch

Sony’s Xperia Alpha smartphone camera heavyweight has been leaked in full ahead of its launch next week. The massive leak reveals everything about the design, its accessories and some ground-breaking new camera chops.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Oct 2021 13:19

The Zino Mini drone by Hubsan is lightweight and has features such as an AI tracking mode. (Image source: Hubsan)

Hubsan launches the Zino Mini, a lightweight and compact drone for US$459

The Zino Mini is a mid-range drone, the third Zino gadget to be released by Hubsan this year. The device is lightweight, can film in 4K and retails for US$459.

Polly Allcock, 24 Oct 2021 10:51

Sony unveils the new alpha 7 IV full-frame camera

Sony has just announced that its latest camera is none other than the latest alpha 7 (or a7) full-frame unit. The OEM touts it as a true "hybrid" shooting machine, in that it has optimized the new device for stills as well as vide...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2021 17:26

Sony is building its next Xperia smartphone up to be another flagship. (Image source: Sony)

Xperia Alpha tipped to launch with Android 12 next week as Sony starts camera-centred teasers

According to reports, Sony's next smartphone will be the Xperia Alpha. Reputedly launching with Android 12, Sony is already hinting that the device will be a camera tour-de-force.

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2021 13:15

Sony teases a new launch. (Source: Sony via Twitter)

Sony announces a new alpha-series camera launch

Sony's Alpha division has just tweeted that a new camera is coming. This device, teased as the latest addition to the alpha series, will thus join the growing list of potentially major new devices to be launched this week (October...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2021 22:53

Sony and TSMC are reportedly in talks to build a new chip plant in Japan. (Image: TSMC)

Sony and TSMC in talks for new US$7 billion chip plant in Japan

Sony and TSMC are said to be in discussion to open a new semiconductor factory in Japan. The new plant would produce chips for cameras, cars and other purposes and could help stabilize chip supplies.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Oct 2021 14:04

Panasonic announces the Lumix BS1H full-frame cinema camera

The Lumix BS1H is Panasonic's latest cuboid-style digital cinema camera with a full-frame sensor. The OEM touts it as a particularly manageable entry into this level of videography, as it has crammed its up-to-date 6K specs into a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2021 17:59

The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a wide lens with an f/1.5 aperture, UWA with f/1.8, and telephoto with f/2.8. (Image source: Apple/ToddH - edited)

iPhone 13 Pro Max user captures out of this world night sky images with just the Apple phone and a multi-purpose mount

An Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max owner has demonstrated the low-light camera performance of the new flagship out of Cupertino by posting a few samples of Milky Way photography. The striking images, which were captured with the help of a...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Oct 2021 11:37

A render of how the Osmo Action 2 should look. (Image source: @JasperEllens)

Leaked DJI Osmo Action 2 manual confirms the design and numerous specifications of GoPro Hero 10 Black competitor

Not only is DJI planning to release new drones soon, but it is also planning to release a new action camera. Called the Osmo Action 2, the camera looks more like a GoPro Hero Session than the original Osmo Action.

Alex Alderson, 26 Sep 2021 13:41

The Mavic 3 series will feature two cameras and longer flight times than its predecessors. (Image source: @JasperEllens)

Latest DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Pro leak reveals more specifications, SKUs, a release date and a hands-on image

A leaked Mavic 3 series user manual has revealed plenty of details about DJI's next drones. Not only does it lay out almost all the specifications of the Mavic 3, but it also describes the differences between the SKUs that DJI wil...

Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2021 16:24

The GoPro Hero 10 Black even overheats when recording videos at 2.7K and 60 FPS. (Image source: GoPro)

GoPro Hero 10 Black: Company comments on overheating and automatic shutdown problems plaguing its latest action camera

According to GoPro, the Hero 10 Black is unable to record videos at high resolutions and framerates for extended periods. The company claims that these resolutions, framerates and video lengths are way beyond what most people use ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2021 01:31

The Radio Equipment Directive seeks to require USB Type-C ports across all small electronic devices. (Image source: EU Commission)

EU wants to obligate electronics manufacturers to use USB Type-C in smaller devices, including Apple

The European Union has been working for years to create a single standard port for all small electronic devices. Now, the European Commission has proposed the Radio Equipment Directive, which would force all companies to include U...

Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2021 18:15

Home security goes binocular with the new Reolink Duo 2K camera

Reolink's latest home security camera has go-to specs such as spotlights, two-way audio, microSD card support and the option of truly-wireless battery power. However, it also has something new to this brand: dual lenses. They enab...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2021 18:28

The Galaxy A12 sports a 48 MP camera. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G touted to sport a 50 MP camera as well

50 MP cameras are set to be the trend for next-gen budget and mid-range smartphones. Xiaomi already equipped the Redmi 10 with a 50 MP shooter, and it appears Samsung is set to follow suit with the Galaxy A13 5G shortly.

Ricci Rox, 21 Sep 2021 09:12

Hasselblad's XPan camera that is the inspiration for a new OnePlus 9 camera mode. (Image: OnePlus)

OnePlus 9 series to get major camera update including a new Hasselblad XPan camera mode

OnePlus has announced a major camera update for its OnePlus 9 series of smartphones. The headlining feature is a new wide-format mode with a special 65:27 aspect ratio dubbed Xpan Mode drawing inspiration from its partnership with...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Sep 2021 12:58

The GoPro Hero 10 Black. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro Hero 10 Black launched with new GP2 chip, 5.3K60FPS video recording, HyperSmooth 4.0, and US$499 MSRP

GoPro has now announced the launch of its latest action-cam, the GoPro Hero 10 Black. The Hero 10 Black succeeds last year's Hero 9 Black and packs a slew of interesting features including a new GP2 chip and HyperSmooth 4.0. It's ...

Ricci Rox, 16 Sep 2021 16:38

The GoPro Hero 10 Black launch event commences at 13:00 UTC. (Image source: GoPro via Roland Quandt)

Full GoPro Hero 10 Black datasheet leaks ahead of announcement

An official datasheet for the GoPro Hero 10 Black has surfaced online, revealing all aspects of GoPro's next action camera. The data sheet confirms that the Hero 10 Black will feature GoPro's new GP2 processor, along with a larger...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2021 12:05

The Hero 10 Black will pack a 23 MP camera and HyperSmooth 4.0 technology. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

GoPro Hero 10 Black launch date set as first promotional video promises 'A New Era' for action cameras

GoPro has settled on a date to launch the Hero 10 Black, its next action camera. The Hero 10 Black will arrive on its predecessor's anniversary, complete with an improved camera, chipset and video stabilisation. The Hero 9 Black a...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2021 13:32

The Canon EOS R3 launches as a mirrorless camera the user can control with their eye movements

Canon has launched the EOS R3 as the "most technologically advanced full-frame mirrorless camera" it has ever produced. This is because it integrates the AI-based person- and even eye-detection features that allow the user to dire...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2021 21:38

GoPro Hero 10 Black specs, features, and renders revealed in new leak ahead of September 15 release

GoPro is set to announce the release of the next iteration in its action-cam lineup. The GoPro Hero 10 Black will debut on September 15 and a new leak has now revealed all important details and features of the new camera ahead of ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Sep 2021 09:29

The GoPro Hero 10 Black will be a lot more expensive than its predecessor. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

GoPro Hero 10 Black European prices leaks with a surprising uplift from last year's model

GoPro's action camera retailed for €479.99 in the Eurozone last year, but this year's model will cost a lot more than the Hero 9 Black does. Reportedly, the Hero 10 Black will be over 10% more expensive than its predecessor, which...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2021 16:27

The DJI Osmo Mobile 5 is much lighter than its predecessor. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Osmo Mobile 5 introduced with 3-axis stabilisation, ActiveTrack 4.0 and a much lighter chassis

DJI has unveiled its latest gimbal, the Osmo Mobile 5. The OM 5 is much lighter than its predecessor but with a built-in extension road, 3-axis stabilisation and ActiveTrack 4.0. There is one major disadvantage with the OM 5 compa...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2021 00:26

A 576 MP Samsung sensor would go beyond the 500 MP image perception that the human eye is capable of. (Image source: Samsung/Macroscopic Solutions - edited)

Samsung targets 2025 for human-eye-beating 576 MP camera sensor

A confidential slide shown during a recent Samsung presentation has revealed that the company is targeting a 2025 timeframe for producing a 576 MP camera sensor. Samsung has already announced its plans to eventually release a sens...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Sep 2021 08:57

The Google Pixel 6 series will feature 50 MP main cameras. (Source: Google)

Rumor | Alleged Google Pixel 6 camera samples surface in the wild

The Google Pixel 6 series offers big 50 MP main cameras and is expected to offer excellent smartphone photography prowess. Images claimed to be camera samples from the Pixel 6 series have now leaked online, and expectant fans may ...

Ricci Rox, 05 Sep 2021 15:45

All Samsung Galaxy A models stand to receive OIS support from next year.

Entire 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series lineup to receive big imaging improvements with inclusion of OIS

Samsung may start offering optical image stabilization (OIS) support across the entire Galaxy A lineup from next year. Currently, OIS is restricted to the Galaxy A72 and Galaxy A52 alongside the flagship Galaxy S and Galaxy Note s...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Sep 2021 06:24

The latest FUJIFILM medium-format and mirrroless APS-C cameras come with a new processor and improved auto-focus

FUJIFILM's 2 latest mirrorless cameras are of 2 different types; however, they have a lot in common. The GFX 50S II and X-T30 II are second generations of their respective series, yet are both based on the same X-Processor 4 image...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2021 14:02

RED unveils its latest super-high-end - and super-expensive - 8K camera

The pro-grade videography brand RED has just announced what it calls its "most powerful and advanced cinema camera" yet. The V-Raptor ST incorporates an 8K VV sensor and can shoot at 120fps at its full resolution. It is compatible...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2021 20:04

The 200 MP HP1 will likely debut on the Xiaomi 12. (Source: Xylone)

Samsung unveils the 200 MP ISOCELL HP1 and the 50 MP ISOCELL GN5 cameras for flagships

Samsung has now unveiled its two new super-premium smartphone camera sensors, the 200 MP ISOCELL HP1 and the 50 MP ISOCELL GN5. The HP1 is the world's first 200 MP CMOS sensor and offers up to 16-in-1 pixel binning, while the GN5 ...

Ricci Rox, 02 Sep 2021 09:10

Dronemodelismo has published numerous details about the DJI Mavic 3. (Image source: Dronemodelismo)

DJI Mavic 3 leaks with new cameras, a larger battery and longer flight times

The DJI Mavic 3 has leaked, revealing several aspects about the upcoming drone. The Mavic 3 should contain several notable upgrades compared to its predecessors, including revised camera hardware and improve obstacle detection.

Alex Alderson, 31 Aug 2021 20:25

The Galaxy S22 will offer a big upgrade from the S21's 64 MP digital zoom camera. (Source: NextPit)

New Samsung Galaxy S22 camera leak brings glad tidings to expectant fans

A new leak has now provided some much-needed information about the cameras on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S22 and S22+. It appears the two phones will finally offer a substantial camera upgrade, after Samsung kept hardware mostly th...

Ricci Rox, 29 Aug 2021 10:53

The Redmi 10 is Xiaomi's first cheap smartphone with a 50 MP camera. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi to bring better camera performance to the mid-range courtesy of a new 50 MP camera of choice

New information tips Chinese smartphone makers, Xiaomi, to adopt a 1/1.5-inch 50 MP camera that will displace the 64 MP Sony IMX686 as its CMOS sensor of choice. This move ensures that better camera performance will trickle down t...

Ricci Rox, 28 Aug 2021 15:21

The GoPro Hero 10 Black has an improved camera and processor compared to its predecessor. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

GoPro Hero 10 Black leaks with a new camera, processor and improved video stabilisation

The GoPro Hero 10 Black has leaked, almost a year after the Hero 9 Black debuted. The new action camera has a revised camera, along with a new processor and better video stabilisation. The Hero 10 Black will be capable of recordin...

Alex Alderson, 27 Aug 2021 22:26

Is Sony's grip on the image-sensor market slipping? (Source: Sony)

The latest figures show Sony still leads the CMOS image sensor market, although Samsung is catching up

A new market analysis report shows that Sony retained the greatest share of the CMOS image sensor market in 2020, while Samsung came in second. Then again, the latter OEM's actual sales were seen to rise compared to 2019, whereas ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Aug 2021 15:03

GoPro ends the second quarter of 2021 with US$250 million in takings

GoPro has announced that it has made no less than US$250 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2021 (or 2Q2021). The action-cam company has also reported it has amassed 211% more subscribers compared to 2Q2020. It has also ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2021 19:09

The Exynos 2100 already supports up to a combined 200 MP resolution. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S22 series to feature new 50 MP camera; first 200 MP ISOCELL sensor arriving in September

According to reports, Samsung will launch two new flagship ISOCELL camera sensors next month. Apparently, Samsung will distribute a long-awaited 200 MP camera sensor to its partners, such as Xiaomi, along with a 50 MP sensor that ...

Alex Alderson, 03 Aug 2021 14:43

Sony introduces the ZV-E10, a second-gen vlogger-camera with a lens mount

Sony has built on the success of the ZV-1 with a new E10 variant. Unlike its predecessor in vlogging- and streaming-friendly features, it has an APS-C sensor, as well as E-mount lens compatibility this time around. However, it ret...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2021 17:13

Corning Gorilla Glass DX is heading to smartphone camera lenses. (Image: Corning)

Corning is bringing its Gorilla Glass to smartphone cameras, Samsung first in line

Corning has announced its first glass composite for use on smartphone cameras. Corning Gorilla Glass DX is to deliver both strong protection as well as let more available light reach a smartphone sensor. ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Jul 2021 07:24

eMeet USB 1080p webcam with autofocus now on sale for $23.99 USD (Source: TikTech.com)

Deal | eMeet USB 1080p webcam with autofocus now on sale for $23.99 USD

The webcam is a bit large and heavy, but its autofocus, tilting and rotating features make it easier to position on desktops and laptops than most inexpensive alternatives.

Allen Ngo, 15 Jul 2021 08:37

Huawei started equipping some of its flagship smartphones with periscope cameras a few years ago. (Image source: Huawei)

Apple patents a dual-prism periscope zoom camera for future iPhones

Apple may not have released an iPhone with a periscope camera yet, but a patent proves that it has been researching a solution for a few years. The patent demonstrates that Apple could deliver a camera with better image quality th...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2021 02:48

iPhone 13 case molds show larger camera module (Source: Weibo via Ice universe)

iPhone 13 case molds show up, confirming larger camera module

Although the next-gen iPhone is expected to arrive in October or November, accessory makers are already starting to produce cases for the upcoming handset. A fresh leak reveals that standard and Pro models will feature a diagonal ...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2021 17:46

An example of how the Mi Mix 4 could look. (Image source: Ice Universe)

Mi Mix 4 tipped to debut with an almost invisible under-display camera in a trade-off over image quality

According to a new report, Xiaomi has overcome the issues that ZTE experienced with making an under-display camera invisible to the naked eye. Supposedly, the technology will arrive in the Mi Mix 4, albeit possibly with hamstrung ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2021 19:23

Camera

DJI Action 2: GoPro Hero 10 Black rival launched with a new camera sensor and magnetic accessories

Google's new Pixel 6 inclusive camera tech appears to work as advertised in our first shots

Sony Xperia PRO-I fares well in early iPhone 13 Pro Max camera comparison

GoPro announces the Enduro extended battery pack for the Hero 9 Black and Hero 10 Black

GoPro Hero 10 Black receives up to 154% better battery life with a new firmware update

Sony teases night shots taken on an Xperia PRO-I, but it cannot utilise all of its 1.0-inch camera sensor

DJI Mavic 3: Massive leak showcases over a dozen marketing assets ahead of next week's unveiling

Xperia Pro-I now official as Sony leans fully into its Alpha camera expertise to create a beast of smartphone camera system

Massive Sony Xperia Alpha leak as the smartphone camera monster is revealed in full ahead of launch

Hubsan launches the Zino Mini, a lightweight and compact drone for US$459

Sony unveils the new alpha 7 IV full-frame camera

Xperia Alpha tipped to launch with Android 12 next week as Sony starts camera-centred teasers

Sony announces a new alpha-series camera launch

Sony and TSMC in talks for new US$7 billion chip plant in Japan

Panasonic announces the Lumix BS1H full-frame cinema camera

iPhone 13 Pro Max user captures out of this world night sky images with just the Apple phone and a multi-purpose mount

Leaked DJI Osmo Action 2 manual confirms the design and numerous specifications of GoPro Hero 10 Black competitor

Latest DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Pro leak reveals more specifications, SKUs, a release date and a hands-on image

GoPro Hero 10 Black: Company comments on overheating and automatic shutdown problems plaguing its latest action camera

EU wants to obligate electronics manufacturers to use USB Type-C in smaller devices, including Apple

Home security goes binocular with the new Reolink Duo 2K camera

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G touted to sport a 50 MP camera as well

OnePlus 9 series to get major camera update including a new Hasselblad XPan camera mode

GoPro Hero 10 Black launched with new GP2 chip, 5.3K60FPS video recording, HyperSmooth 4.0, and US$499 MSRP

Full GoPro Hero 10 Black datasheet leaks ahead of announcement

GoPro Hero 10 Black launch date set as first promotional video promises 'A New Era' for action cameras

The Canon EOS R3 launches as a mirrorless camera the user can control with their eye movements

GoPro Hero 10 Black specs, features, and renders revealed in new leak ahead of September 15 release

GoPro Hero 10 Black European prices leaks with a surprising uplift from last year's model

DJI Osmo Mobile 5 introduced with 3-axis stabilisation, ActiveTrack 4.0 and a much lighter chassis

Samsung targets 2025 for human-eye-beating 576 MP camera sensor

Rumor | Alleged Google Pixel 6 camera samples surface in the wild

Entire 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series lineup to receive big imaging improvements with inclusion of OIS

The latest FUJIFILM medium-format and mirrroless APS-C cameras come with a new processor and improved auto-focus

RED unveils its latest super-high-end - and super-expensive - 8K camera

Samsung unveils the 200 MP ISOCELL HP1 and the 50 MP ISOCELL GN5 cameras for flagships

DJI Mavic 3 leaks with new cameras, a larger battery and longer flight times

New Samsung Galaxy S22 camera leak brings glad tidings to expectant fans

Xiaomi to bring better camera performance to the mid-range courtesy of a new 50 MP camera of choice

GoPro Hero 10 Black leaks with a new camera, processor and improved video stabilisation

The latest figures show Sony still leads the CMOS image sensor market, although Samsung is catching up

GoPro ends the second quarter of 2021 with US$250 million in takings

Samsung Galaxy S22 series to feature new 50 MP camera; first 200 MP ISOCELL sensor arriving in September

Sony introduces the ZV-E10, a second-gen vlogger-camera with a lens mount

Corning is bringing its Gorilla Glass to smartphone cameras, Samsung first in line

Deal | eMeet USB 1080p webcam with autofocus now on sale for $23.99 USD

Apple patents a dual-prism periscope zoom camera for future iPhones

Camera comparison of flagship smartphones: Which current Android smartphone has the best camera?

iPhone 13 case molds show up, confirming larger camera module

Mi Mix 4 tipped to debut with an almost invisible under-display camera in a trade-off over image quality

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