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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.

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.

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 videos - and live-streams. Furthermore, the a7 IV boasts a raft of updated hardware updates, which include its rear-mounted touchscreen.

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.

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 18-24, 2021). It is likely to come with the latest processor for its form-factor from the OEM, although further upgrades remain to be seen.

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.

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 particularly compact form-factor. It also supports a familiar range of outputs that include SD cards, HDMI and IP streaming.

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 Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer multi-purpose mount, were edited on the iPhone 13 Pro Max using Lightroom.

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.

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 will offer. A release date has emerged too, as has a hands-on image.

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 their GoPro for. The reality is that the GoPro Hero 10 Black cannot record at 2.7K and 60 FPS for more than 20 minutes in a room without overheating and shutting down.

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 USB Type-C ports in smartphones, tablets, headphones, portable speakers, digital cameras and handheld games consoles. All devices must support at least 25 W charging too, but with no charger in the box.

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 enable the device to guard a wide-angle field of view in up to 2K or color night vision.

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.

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 camera specialists Hasselblad.

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 also a bit more expensive, though, with a US$499 MSRP.

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 23 MP camera.

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 and Hero 10 Black will look practically identical, though.

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 direct focus on what they are looking at through the EVF. The R3's CMOS is also rated to pick out and track specific subject types such as eyes and animals.

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 launch.

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 is a lot to pay for the new features that it will offer.

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 compared to the OM 4, though.

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 sensor that can beat out the human eye resolution perception of 500 MP.

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 be disappointed.

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 series. However, inclusion of OIS is likely to drive up costs in the highly competitive midrange segment.

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 processor. They are also touted as having improved auto-focus (AF), whereas the 50S II is the first of its line to come with in-body image stabilization (IBIS).

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 with third-party storage, and also with a five-figure USD price-tag.

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 succeeds the GN2 used on phones like the Mi 11 Ultra.

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.

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 the same across the S20 and S21 series.

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 to the company's cheaper smartphones.

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 recording at much higher framerates than its predecessor, too.

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 those of Sony dropped slightly year-on-year. This was due to a formerly major player virtually dropping out of the smartphone market.

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 made a net gain for this quarter, as opposed to the sizeable net loss posted for the same quarter of the last year.

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 is also destined for the Galaxy S22 series.

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 retains the up-to-date BIONZ X image processor, standard 3.5mm input and flip-out screen of the first-gen "creator-cam".

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.

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.

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 than its Android competitors, too.

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 camera setup and larger camera modules for the entire lineup.

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 image quality.

Dell might indeed be justified in calling its latest webcam an "UltraSharp" as it has a 4K resolution. Furthermore, it supports Digital Overlap HDR, automatic refinements for visual properties such as white balance and noise reduction, as well as iPad Pro-like auto-framing abilities. However, this potential for streaming and collaboration comes at a price.

The Nikon Z fc may be a brand-new mirrorless unit, yet it has been designed to evoke the classic FM2 film-camera design, leather accents, profusion of dials and all. On the other hand, it has an up-to-date flip-out rear touchscreen, not to mention a new 21MP CMOS sensor, compatible with the OEM's Z mount lenses.

According to a new rumour, Huawei plans to release the P50 series with a huge camera sensor. The Chinese company has already teased the arrival of its next flagships, during which it showed renders that highlighted the cameras that the P50 series will feature.

Leica has launched its first ever smartphone, the Leica Leitz Phone 1. The new device appears to have been designed in close partnership with Sharp and looks to be based on the recently launched Sharp Aquos R6.

Sony has finally made professional-grade drones for cameras like the Alpha 1 in-house for the first time. However, all the seamless compatibility, enhanced connectivity, speed and control over aerial footage implied with the launch of the Airpeak S1 comes at a near-five-figure cost. Furthermore, the new gimbal designed for the UAV does not even come in the box with it.

The Honor 50 and 50 Pro are Android smartphones subject to numerous leaks that purport to out their design and specs ahead of their launch. The latest of these comes from AnTuTu, and may offer an insight into their new SoC, the Snapdragon 778G, for the first time. It also indicates that the Pro variant will debut with a 120Hz display.

Samsung has delivered on an earlier teaser with the launch of the ISOCELL JN1 camera for mobile devices today (June 10, 2021). It packs the industry's smallest pixel size of 0.64 microns, which fits in well with its relatively tiny overall size. The OEM asserts that it is ready to become the main, wide, ultra-wide or telephoto camera of the mid-range to flagship phones of the immediate future.

Currently, Xiaomi's most premium Android smartphones include the Mi 11 Ultra and Mi Mix Fold. However, the renowned leaker Digital Chat Station claims to have information on an impending successor that could blow even these super-flagships out of the water. It will apparently do so with cutting-edge tech such as ultrawide-band (UWB) and under-display technology.