Camera

DJI has quietly released the Osmo Mobile 8 in its home market. Showcasing new features ahead of the camera stabiliser's global launch, the early release indicates that the Osmo Mobile 8 is more versatile than the Osmo Mobile 7P but at a hefty surcharge.

Leica is officially introducing the M EV1, its first digital M-series camera without a mechanical rangefinder. It features a 60.3MP full-frame sensor, built-in 60 Hz EVF, and manual-focus M-mount design priced at €7,950.

Xiaomi has a new, smart surveillance camera in the pipeline, set to launch globally. The Smart Camera C302 is a mobile model that covers large areas with just one camera. Smart features are on board, such as sound- and smart person detection.

Fujifilm has introduced the X-T30 III, a compact mirrorless camera featuring a 26.1 MP sensor, 6.2K video, and advanced AI autofocus. It supports direct Instax instant film printing and customizable 35mm film simulations for creative image looks.

The Blink Mini 2K+ is a security camera with a relatively high resolution, which might make the digital zoom somewhat usable. The manufacturer also advertises color video recordings at night.

French camera specialist Pixii is the only company besides Leica to offer digital rangefinder cameras. The next generation of Pixii cameras is now in the pipeline and will feature a brand-new design, as revealed in a first teaser image.

The first high-resolution images showcasing the DJI Osmo Action 6 have now been posted online. Confirming camera specifications ahead of time, the images indicate that DJI will be making several upgrades from last year's Osmo Action 5 Pro. A new launch timeline has been alleged, too.

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is set to launch in China as a new flagship phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. As Xiaomi claims, it will be a strong smartphone, and the recently shared samples suggest that the camera performance will also be good.

The brand new Lomo MC-A is an analog 35mm camera with a compact metal body, autofocus, built-in flash and full manual control, making it suitable for both film beginners and enthusiasts.

More details about the DJI Osmo Action 6 have emerged via a new leak. Surprisingly, the new action camera appears set to offer three significant upgrades over the Osmo Action 5 Pro, including a new CMOS sensor and variable aperture support.

The Insta360 X4 Air will be the company's next action camera release after introducing the popular Insta360 X5 earlier this year. Rumoured to launch for €399.99 (~$464), the Insta360 X4 Air has now been pictured in its Arctic White and Graphite Black colours before its official debut later this month.

Ricoh has unveiled the Ricoh GR IV HDF and Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, two variants of its GR IV compact digital camera. The Highlight Diffusion Filter model produces softer images, while the Monochrome model captures black-and-white photos.

Details of Insta360's next action camera have emerged online. While Insta360 has only teased the device and confirmed its launch date, sources have revealed pricing, specifications and even a photo of the so-called Insta360 X4 Air ahead of schedule.

YouTuber AlphaPhoenix has built a 2-billion-frames-per-second (fps) camera, an improved version of his 1-billion fps camera from last year. And for his first video with the camera, he recorded a laser bouncing back and forth between two mirrors.

The Nubia Z80 Ultra with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is set to launch on October 22. Just a few days ahead of the debut, the company has detailed the key specs of the flagship camera phone.

Samsung is finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with the cameras of its Chinese competitors, even if the hardware is weaker on paper. This is evident from a recent comparison of some photos with the Vivo X300 base model, which is not only much more compact than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, but also significantly cheaper.

Realme recently shared many detailed specs of the Realme GT8 Pro's cameras, battery, chassis and audio system. It also provided a software update promise for Realme UI 7. Regarding the Ricoh GR camera, the specs are very similar to those of the Hasselblad camera on the Oppo Find X9 Pro, but there are some noteworthy differences.

Investigators examining the Titan submersible wreck found a deep-sea camera containing a $62 SanDisk SD card that remained intact. The card yielded 12 photos and 9 videos, a rare example of consumer storage surviving an extreme ocean disaster.

The launch of the DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is on the horizon. Allegedly set to arrive within the next weeks, the Osmo Mobile 8 has already turned up in an early unboxing video.

The DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is edging towards being released. Now, the forthcoming smartphone camera stabiliser and gimbal has turned up in new pictures that show not only the device itself but also its retail packaging.

The Lumix S9 is one of the world's smallest full-frame cameras. Panasonic is now refreshing the camera by introducing three new colors and a limited Titanium Gold edition that is limited to 200 units and ships with a matching zoom lens.

Baseus now has a new surveillance camera on offer, which consists of two separate image sensors and so can cover a very large area. The model is still available at a massive 46% discount.

Oppo claims two-day battery life from the new Find X9 Pro thanks to the giant 7,500 mAh silicon-carbon battery fit in an elegant body. The Find X9 Pro also comes with a 200 MP telephoto zoom camera that has been designed and calibrated in partnership with Hasselblad.

Round, square, transparent or even with a velvet cover? Thanks to its Ricoh GR collaboration, Realme not only plans to revamp the Realme GT 8 Pro's camera in terms of quality, but also provide variety and customization. Not only will there be different colors and shapes, but also more specialized solutions that can be exchanged via a DIY process, as shown in images and a promotional video.

New leaks indicate that DJI is planning to release its next-gen gimbal-mounted pocket camera before the end of 2025, after all. There's also potentially an additional model launching alongside the Pocket 4.

The Nubia Z80 Ultra will be fully unveiled in China on October 22. Ahead of the imminent launch, the company has showcased a photography kit that's designed for its new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship phone.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to launch later in 2025. Although the company hasn't shared any info about this camera flagship yet, there have been numerous leaks about it recently. A credible leaker has now shared some interesting info about the device.

Fujifilm has unveiled the LiPlay Plus, a hybrid instant camera that comes with photo-collage, sound-recording, and remote-control capabilities. Owners can enjoy sound recordings associated with each image thanks to embedded QR codes.

The Honor Magic 8 Pro is set to launch as a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship that's geared for photography. To showcase how well the phone captures photos at night, the company has put it against the iPhone 17 Pro in a pre-promotional video.

The global launch of the Vivo X300 Pro is within reach. It’s quite interesting that some YouTubers have already received an European model of the Vivo X300 Pro, as seen in one of the very first hands-on videos posted on that platform. That video contains a brief comparison with the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Vivo X200 Pro, and it also specifies the unfortunately much smaller battery capacity of the European variant.

The Leica M EV1, or rather the Leica M11-V, is set to be officially unveiled in a few days. The latest rumors have just revealed some more details about the features of the particularly compact full-frame camera, which apparently weighs just 410 grams without the battery.

The Oppo Find X9 series is only days away from being launched in China. Ahead of the imminent release, the company has revealed the Hasselblad camera kit for this flagship lineup. Some accessories included should even work with the OnePlus 15.

In a video about their newly announced partnership ahead of the Real GT8 Pro’s launch, representatives from Ricoh GR and Realme discussed what they tout as the “deepest collaboration” yet between a legendary camera company and a relatively young smartphone maker. Fresh teasers and new sample photos also offer another look at the camera system on the Snapdragon 8 Elite 5-powered smartphone, which is designed to compete with flagship devices like the Xiaomi 17 Pro, Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro.

The RedMagic 11 Pro Chinese launch is around the corner. Days before the event, the company has now showcased the camera capabilities of its water-cooled Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 gaming phone.

According to a new report, the Osmo Action 6 is finally set to arrive this October after months of rumours. With the action camera's design already known, new rumours have offered insights into not just the availability of DJI's new action camera but also prospective pricing.

This is a pretty important week for fans of Chinese smartphones. In addition to the Vivo X300 launch on Monday, Honor will follow suit in the next few days with the Magic 8 launch. Oppo will also hold the first presentation of the Find X9 series, for which several official camera samples have emerged recently. A leaker has also provided numerous specifications of both Oppo flagships.

Only a few hours remain until the launch of the Vivo X300 series in China. The Zeiss flagships are now advertised with new camera samples. In addition, leakers and Vivo itself are providing a lot of details, such as the specifications of the two unequal Vivo X300 siblings.

The current camera flagships from China, most of which are expected in Europe soon, appear to be very similar in terms of camera specs. All have three cameras with a periscope telephoto lens, but there are still differences in the details beyond the Leica/Zeiss/Hasselblad branding, as a Chinese blogger has now summarized.

The first concrete sign of a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 successor has emerged. Identified as the Osmo Pocket 4, the vlogging camera should be much lighter than DJI’s current option while being narrower and thinner to boot.

You can only buy it in pink — unless you also want a kit lens. The Panasonic Lumix S9 is currently discounted by 27% on Amazon, bringing the price down to an all-time low. The S9 features a full-frame sensor and a host of features that make it an excellent travel or hybrid video camera for vloggers and photographers alike.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will reportedly launch as a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 camera flagship in December 2025. Months before the rumored release, reports detailing the rear camera details emerged, and they are conflicting.

Redtiger has introduced its latest F17 Plus dash cam to the global market. The four-channel dash cam is equipped with Sony sensors (front, rear, and cabin), IR night vision, an IPS touchscreen display, 2.7k video recording, and app-based controls. On top of that, it has GPS tracking and voice control support.

The Skyrover S1 is a new drone that stands as a strong alternative to products from DJI. A 1/2-inch Sony CMOS image sensor is on board, which is said to be capable of 4K video at 60 frames per second. Further features include 3-axis gimbal stabilization, automatic object tracking and a number of user-friendly modes.

Move aside Leica, Zeiss and Hasselblad. Realme's new collaboration with the iconic Ricoh GR camera pros and their classic film look gives the former Oppo subsidiary a unique touch, as the first sample photos from the Realme GT8 Pro camera highlight. The new camera module can also be seen in an official teaser video for the first time.

Rumors of a collaboration between Realme and camera manufacturer Ricoh have been circulating for a long time now, and now the partnership has been officially confirmed. As Realme's first Rico-supported product, the GT 8 Pro is expected to be better equipped against the Hasselbad of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Leicia of the upcoming Oppo Find X9 Pro.

Affordable compact cameras with flash and optical viewfinder are trending, and Flashback offers one of the most interesting options in the One35 V2. The camera lacks a display, and photos can only be viewed after 24 hours, even though they are taken digitally.

New leaks point to a Fujifilm X-T30 III with updated internals and a film simulation dial in the same familiar compact camera body as the X-T30 II. A purported release date of October 23 has also been leaked.

The Skyrover X1 is a drone with a high-resolution camera, and could well be an alternative to quadcopters from DJI. Weighing under 250 grams, the drone comes with a plethora of features, including 4K, Super AI Night Mode and obstacle detection.

Two leakers commented on the upcoming contest between two of the probably best camera flagships of 2026. Surprisingly, plans for a true optical zoom camera with a variable focal length and 200-megapixel sensor in the Xiaomi 17 Ultra may not be dead yet, while the Hasselblad camera of the Oppo Find X9 Pro is likely taking a very different approach.