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Oppo has finally revealed the Oppo Find X9 Ultra’s full, revolutionary camera system. With a massive light intake advantage over older Samsung phones with 10x zoom, and record-breaking 1x and 3x zoom camera, the Find X9 Ultra might just be the best camera phone of 2026 - potentially outclassing the likes of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Vivo X300 Ultra, iPhone 17 Pro, and Galaxy S26 Ultra.

The latest DJI Osmo Pocket 4 leaks details new physical "zoom" and custom buttons for better, pro-grade controls. With a new magnetic mount point for modular fill lights and a bundled DJI Mic 3, the Osmo Pocket 4 could open the door to even more magnetic accessories compared to the Osmo Pocket 3.

Two well-known leakers have provided more details on the next generation of Leica-branded cameras, which is already set to launch in China in a little over five months. It already seems fairly certain that it will use two 200MP sensors, but in the details as well, Xiaomi apparently is taking more cues from Oppo's and Vivo's current Ultra phones.

Insta360 is now selling a new MagSafe-compatible camera accessory. Available globally in two variants, the Insta360 Snap can be purchased with an optional selfie light. A 3.5-inch viewfinder display is common across both models.

Inexpensive, fast and ultra-wide - this is the combination with which the latest full-frame lens from Brightin Star aims to win over buyers. The lens costs just $249 and is delivered free of charge internationally.

The first DJI Osmo Pocket 4 unboxing video has leaked, revealing new buttons, new case, new mic, and a smart fill light. However, the unboxing video doesn’t seem to mention the famous “Creator Combo”. The Osmo Pocket 4 should have 107GB internal storage and 14 stops of dynamic range, now potentially launching earlier than expected - on April 16.

Newly leaked images of the Insta360 Luna suggest it might have unique selling points compared to the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and Pocket 4. The "Luna" is sporting a handle featuring a joystick, zoom lever, record button and two mysterious buttons. Combined with its confirmed dual-camera system, the Insta360 Luna looks ready to offer the manual precision pro creators have been waiting for.

With I'm Back Roll, an analog camera can be converted into a digital camera in just a few simple steps. Thanks to a 26 megapixel APS-C sensor, popular cameras such as the Leica M6 or the Nikon F4 can be digitized.

Digital Chat Station, a reliable leaker, previously shared that the OnePlus 16 is set to feature a 200 MP camera. Now, another notable tipster, Smart Pikachu, hints that it could be the Samsung HP5, which is the same sensor found in camera flagships like the Find X9 Pro.

The era of DJI’s "Pocket" monopoly is over. With the Insta360 Luna teasing a dual-camera system and 3x optical zoom, the stakes have never been higher. As leaks point to a DJI Osmo Pocket 4 launch on April 20, the question is whether a dual-lens "Osmo Pocket 4 Pro" variant arrives to save DJI's crown, or is Insta360 ready to steal the show?

Among all the AI fakes currently circulating around Hasselblad’s flagship camera phone, there are still a few highlights that appear to be real after all. That includes a first short hands-on video of an apparently powered-on Oppo Find X9 Ultra in a phone store.

Digital cameras such as the Fujifilm X100 VI or the Leica M11 have long had useful smartphone apps. Pellica now complements analog cameras with a corresponding app, allowing analog photos to be supplemented with digital metadata, while the app is also intended to help with film development.

The Q01 is a new pair of smart glasses. It is intended to be particularly useful for athletes and also supports video recording. The gadget can even be used with voice assistants, although it is not necessarily an AR headset.

CheckMag When HP invited me to New York for their HP Imagine 2026, I expected to hear about AI and see some new business laptops. I did not expect the HP Dimension with Google Beam, which blew me away.

200MP photos from what is currently probably the best camera flagship phone on the market go up against 24MP shots from a Sony Alpha A7 III setup with a Sony 24-70 lens. Which one comes out ahead in which areas can be judged by anyone based on the available original images.

Some video enthusiasts might be upset as a major audio upgrade/downgrade is coming to the Creator Combo version of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 - depending on your priorities. The new transmitter, likely the DJI Mic 3, offers a smaller footprint and better sound than the Mic 2 but removes the 3.5mm lav mic input.

This year's Easter surprise is not coming from Oppo itself, but from various leakers in China who have published several hands-on images in the past few hours of what is supposed to be the ultimate Hasselblad camera flagship phone of the year. That said, we have doubts about the authenticity of at least some of them.

The launch of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is fast approaching. Rumoured to be receiving a global release later this month, the new vlogging camera appears set to launch with a variety of camera upgrades, as well as improved subject tracking and built-in storage to boot.

The Neuro N6 is a new compact board designed for applications such as image recognition, including the use of AI and neural networks. It is advertised as having low power consumption, which could make it suitable for mobile applications.

CheckMag A full-frame sensor, an OLED viewfinder, and a flip-out display for €799, including a zoom lens. With this aggressive price, the Panasonic Lumix S5D makes entry into the world of full-frame cameras more affordable than ever.

A second price leak points to a slightly different euro price for the global Vivo X300 Ultra with 1TB of storage, suggesting Vivo may have changed its plans at the last minute. An initial euro price has also surfaced for the bundle with the 400mm Zeiss tele extender.

The Leica D-Lux 8 is cheaper than some flagship smartphones, but still offers a much larger sensor, an OLED viewfinder, a fast 24 - 75 mm zoom lens and better ergonomics. With a few simple upgrades, the Leica D-Lux 9 could become the perfect smartphone upgrade.

A 4K night vision camera with 10x zoom, which is also a 60 Hz thermal imaging camera, SpectraEyes aims to deliver a complete package for night-time excursions in a relatively compact housing.

The Fujifilm X half is one of the most unusual compact cameras on the market, as Fujifilm combines a 1-inch sensor in portrait format with an optical viewfinder and an innovative film camera mode. The camera is now offered at a much lower price than at launch.

Sony Japan has announced the suspension of sales of select CFexpress and SD memory cards due to semiconductor shortages, affecting camera owners who need them for work. The affected cards are also listed as out of stock in the US.

Both an Oppo executive and a well-known leaker have shared additional details about the Hasselblad camera on the Oppo Find X9 Ultra in recent hours, and these indications are highly promising for anyone looking for the best smartphone camera of the year. In direct comparisons, even some of the camera specs of the Vivo X300 Ultra appear weaker.

Just hours before its official launch in China, the Vivo X300 Ultra can already be tried out in many places. Numerous hands-on images show the Zeiss camera flagship in several colors, also in direct comparison with its predecessor.

For several days, a supposed poster has been circulating in China revealing the retail prices of all Vivo X300 Ultra storage configurations. Ahead of the launch in China next week, there is now more concrete information available. Not only the import prices from China, but also the official euro pricing for Austria and Germany are known, and one of the accessories aimed at video creators will also be available in the EU.

A retailer has revealed an alleged global release date for the long-awaited DJI Osmo Pocket 4. Not only that, but the same retailer has also shared evidence to suggest that DJI has already shipped retail units globally.

Two leakers, one message: After plenty of camera-related details have emerged about the Xiaomi 18 and 18 Pro, a new leak now hints at a key upgrade coming to the successor of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The innovative 200 MP optical zoom lens on the upcoming Ultra model will apparently receive several notable improvements.

The new SmartSens SC5A6XS brings a 1-inch 50MP sensor format with advanced HDR 3.0 and enhanced low-light capabilities. It supports high-frame-rate 4K video and is expected to power upcoming flagship smartphones.

GoPro has announced launch plans for a suite of next-generation action cameras. Not only has the company confirmed when its new GoPros will be launching, but it has also shared new information about its GP3 imaging processor.

A huge number of DJI Osmo Pocket 4 dummy units have been spotted at a Chinese warehouse. Indicating that a release is almost upon us, the dummy units will be used in retail stores once DJI has officially unveiled its long-awaited Osmo Pocket 3 successor.

(Update: official statement from Insta360) The rivalry between DJI and Insta360 has escalated into the courtroom, with the leading drone manufacturer filing a lawsuit in China against its competitor for alleged patent theft. The case involves employees who switched companies, plagiarised technologies, and a bitter fight for market share. This article outlines the key facts surrounding the lawsuit.

A new promotional video reveals what is likely the most comprehensive camera kit for the Vivo X300 Ultra, not only unboxing and testing the Zeiss camera but also the two teleconverters. New camera samples, both with and without the telephoto extenders, primarily showcase portrait shots.

A brand new full-frame lens from South Korea promises high image quality and a fast maximum aperture at a weight of just 216 grams and a relatively affordable price of around $260.

Using a mid-range tablet and a mid-range smartphone, we examine just how much the camera quality actually differs between these two device categories. Do additional lenses and better software really make a noticeable difference?

A radically new periscope zoom module may deliver quite a sensation. On 24 March, Oppo for the first time officially likened the Find X9 Ultra’s optical zoom lens to a built-in 10x teleconverter. Early teasers and sample images reveal the underlying principles and offer a look at the kind of performance you can expect from the lens compared with its competitors.

The latest compact camera from Panasonic is designed to outperform smartphone cameras and still fit in your pocket. Panasonic combines a 20 megapixel sensor in 1 inch format with a 24 - 360 mm zoom lens, which should be able to record convincing 4K videos even when walking thanks to five-axis image stabilization.

Vivo is set to unveil the X300 Ultra on March 30th, and pre-launch leaks paint a compelling picture. The flagship arrives with a bold triple-camera system featuring dual 200MP sensors, optional Zeiss teleconverter attachments, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 power under the hood.

Apple is playing "dirty" to fix the iPhone camera. From failed secret talks with Halide's team to a $2 billion AI shopping spree, Cupertino is buying the competition to stay on top in 2026. Is your favorite app next?

The waitlist is now open for Luna Glass, a pair of AR glasses for the visually impaired. It displays a brighter image of the surroundings in front of the wearer's eyes, enhancing the ability to see in the dark.

Panasonic is apparently launching a brand new compact camera in just a few days. A leak reveals the Lumix TZ300 in advance, including its design and powerful features, as the camera offers a relatively large sensor in 1-inch format and a Leica lens with 15x optical zoom.

Sony has introduced the IMX908, a new 4K security camera sensor with 1.45 µm LOFIC pixels, 96 dB dynamic range, and single-exposure HDR.

Rewindpix is a compact camera that does away with a large display but offers a large optical viewfinder. With virtual film rolls and simple operation, the camera is designed to simulate the feel of an analog disposable camera, but the image quality should still be better than that of typical toy cameras.

The high-performance Fujifilm X-H2 is already almost four years old and the launch of its successor is finally approaching. According to the latest rumors, Fujifilm is planning major changes for the Fujifilm X-H3, with many innovations planned especially for video enthusiasts.

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is set to bring back 10x optical zoom without relying on bulky teleconverters. As the camera flagship nears its global launch, a leaker has shared fresh details about its camera system, suggesting it may even surpass the Vivo X300 Ultra in aperture size.

Lens specialist Brightin Star unveils a new, particularly compact full-frame lens from the Apex series, which is said to exceed with its high speed, extremely precise focus ring and chic Leica-style design.

The camera specs of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, the first in the series to launch outside China, have already leaked multiple times. According to the latest information on Weibo, the Find X9 Ultra may also get a Hasselblad-inspired Master Edition, much like the Xiaomi 17 Ultra with its Leica Leitzphone Edition. A photo of the supposed Hasselblad camera system has also surfaced, though we remain sceptical of its authenticity.