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Vivo will soon roll out the Humanistic Camera Mode of the Vivo X100 Ultra to the X100 Pro and X90 Pro. The Vivo X200 Pro will use better sensor technology. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X200 Pro: Better camera and V4 AI chip teased, X100 and X90 Pro to come with camera feature of the Vivo X100 Ultra

At its imaging festival in China, Vivo made initial promises about the camera system of the Vivo X200 series, which will be unveiled in 2024 and is also expected in Europe in the form of the Vivo X200 Pro. Anyone who currently has...

Alexander Fagot, 29 Jul 2024 06:09

GoPro is unlikely to release an action camera this year with a long-rumoured 1-inch camera sensor. (Image source: GoPro - edited)

Rumours of a GoPro Hero with a 1-inch camera sensor start again before GoPro Hero 13 Black and MAX 2.0 releases

GoPro is currently expected to release two new action cameras this year. While the Hero 13 Black and MAX 2.0 are both anticipated to arrive soon, the re-emergence of rumours about a 1-inch camera sensor gracing a new GoPro action ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jul 2024 17:24

An alleged look at the DJI Neo. (Image source: various)

DJI Neo Fly More Combo pricing revealed to drastically undercut even the cheapest HoverAIR X1 drone

It appears that the DJI Neo will be with us much sooner than expected. While DJI has not officially commented on the release of the pocket-sized drone yet, a huge retailer has confirmed launch pricing for its Fly More Combo packag...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jul 2024 15:29

The DJI Neo is about to take off, as confirmed by an FCC certification. It is likely to be a super-lightweight and foldable hover drone. (Image source: OsitaLV)

DJI Neo smaller than DJI Mini: Potentially weighing only 169 grams, foldable mini camera drone leaks in video and certification

Will we soon get an even smaller and lighter HoverAir-like mini drone from DJI? It looks like it, as a video leak and a certification suggest: the FCC has confirmed a new flying object called DJ Neo. A drone expert provides the fi...

Alexander Fagot, 29 Jul 2024 02:21

The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM has a circular 11-blade aperture for beautiful defocus effects. (Source: Sony)

Sony pushes back 85mm lens release to August, may also unveil FX9 successor and a 24-70mm f/2.0 GM lens alongside

Sony has delayed the release of its highly anticipated FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens until late August, hinting a broader product refresh strategy from the company. While details are still scarce, rumors point to potential new camera m...

Anubhav Sharma, 26 Jul 2024 23:12

The Air 3S is one of two DJI drones that appears to be in an advanced stage of development. (Image source: @Quadro_News)

DJI Air 3S rumoured to feature new camera, gimbal and obstacle avoidance technology with possible LiDAR sensor also mooted

New footage showing the DJI Air 3S has leaked online. This time, a close-up showing the drone's underside has also been posted that has sparked speculation about the potential camera and obstacle avoidance upgrades that are planne...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jul 2024 16:57

The DJI Air 3S will likely be one of its more expensive drones. (Image source: @DJI_ZTF)

Leakers reveal DJI Air 3S drone in test flight with rumoured 1-inch type camera sensor

Leakers have showcased footage of another unreleased DJI drone. Reportedly, the video showcases the DJI Air 3S, likely a cheaper alternative to the DJI Mavic 4 that is also rumoured to be in development.

Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2024 21:31

The Action 5 and Action 5 Pro have already been pictured, former shown. (Image source: @OsitaLV)

DJI Action 5: Leakers share new information about state of new DJI action camera releases

DJI has released plenty of drones of late. However, it has left its action camera series untouched since the introduction of the Action 4. Based on new information, the company will soon release not just the Action 5, but also a s...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2024 00:52

The Mavic 4 is expected to arrive with a triple camera set-up. (Image source: @Quadro_News)

DJI Mavic 4: Leakers reveal possible redesign with three Hasselblad cameras for DJI Mavic drone series

The DJI Mavic 3 drone series is getting on for three years old, having landed in late 2021. While there is no official word yet on the release of a fourth-generation model, two prominent leakers claim to have obtained footage of t...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2024 23:07

It looks like even the improved Fujifilm X100VI production line cannot keep up with demand. (Image source: Fujifilm - edited)

Fujifilm X100VI shortage causes Amazon pre-order cancellations after months of waiting as buyers seek alternative compact cameras

Fujifilm X100VI buyers are reportedly complaining that Amazon has cancelled their pre-orders after months of waiting. This is not the first sign of a supply shortage for the X100VI, with eBay listings for the Fujifilm X100VI previ...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Jul 2024 21:51

The Fujifilm X-M1 may finally be getting the refresh it deserves in the form of an X-M5. (Image source: Fujifilm)

Fujifilm X-M5 leaks as affordable, compact X100VI alternative coming in late 2024

Recent Fujifilm camera rumours seemed to hint at the return of the X-A camera line-up as a mid-range EVF-less compact APS-C vlogging camera. Instead, a new leak claims to confirm the existence of a more premium X-M5 with the same ...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jul 2024 03:23

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (left) and the R1 (right) (Source: Canon)

Canon EOS R1 and R5 Mark II mirrorless cameras officially launched, starting at $6,299 and $4,299 respectively

Canon officially launched the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II mirrorless cameras today. The EOS R1 boasts a new autofocus system, exceptional speed, and robust weather sealing, while the EOS R5 Mark II offers a powerful sensor, high-resolut...

Anubhav Sharma, 17 Jul 2024 21:13

The leaked Canon EOS R5 Mark II render, showing the active cooling grip (Source: Canon Rumors)

Canon EOS R1 and R5 Mark II: Leaked hi-res renders reveal design details ahead of July 17 launch

Canon's EOS R1 and R5 Mark II cameras are set to be unveiled on July 17th, 2024. Leaked images offer a peek at the designs, with the R5 Mark II featuring an attachable cooling grip. Rumors suggest the R5 Mark II may have a 45-mega...

Anubhav Sharma, 17 Jul 2024 07:44

The 13 Pro series' latest teaser. (Source: Realme)

Realme 13 Pro series of Android smartphones gain launch date in latest teaser

Realme touts the upcoming 13 Pro series as its best mid-range Android smartphones in terms of camera technology, even though the line's 2 variants have yet to become available. Now, the brand has confirmed that it is keeping its I...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2024 17:11

According to leaker Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi will significantly improve the dual-telephoto of the next Leica flagship camera. (Image source: SK, YouTube)

Xiaomi 15 Ultra gets significantly improved dual-telephoto Leica camera according to leaker

The latest rumors and leaks about the Xiaomi 15 series are quite exciting, as they promise better cameras, especially for the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. The Pro model is said to be practically inheriting the zoom perfo...

Alexander Fagot, 15 Jul 2024 12:31

Illumination has come a long way since the days gas lighting was the order of the day. (Image source: Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash)

A history of technology for the uninitiated

CheckMag Imagine yourself transported back to the 1800s, a time when gas lamps were the primary source of illumination in cities and horse-drawn carriages were at the pinnacle of transportation. Now imagine yourself in the shoes of someone...

Jonathan Bester, 15 Jul 2024 09:40

The OM 6 is DJI's flagship mobile gimbal, and features a built-in tripod and extendable selfie stick (Image source: DJI)

DJI Osmo Mobile 6 and SE phone gimbals can now use Apple Watch as remote control

DJI's latest firmware update for the Osmo Mobile 6 and SE introduces a handy (and decidedly cool) new feature: one can now use an Apple Watch as a remote control for the smartphone gimbals, even allowing one to view the camera fee...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 12 Jul 2024 21:21

A new Fujifilm camera rumour suggests a potential premium X-A7 replacement might be in-bound. (Image source: Fujifilm - edited)

Fujifilm rumour tips new X-A series vlogger camera with IBIS and 6.2K 60 fps open-gate video inbound

A tentative early leak suggests that Fujifilm will soon launch another video-centric camera similar to the X-S20. A rumoured spec sheet claims a 26.1 MP sensor and 7-axis IBIS, however video specifications are a step above the Fuj...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Jul 2024 19:22

The Sony ZV-E10 II features advanced autofocus with 759 points & real-time eye tracking (Source: PR Newswire)

Sony ZV-E10 II APS-C mirrorless camera officially launched for $999, pre-orders start July 11

Sony has unveiled the ZV-E10 II, a mirrorless camera, featuring a 26-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor and the BIONZ XR image processor. The camera offers advanced autofocus, 4K video recording, and improved connectivity, along with a...

Anubhav Sharma, 10 Jul 2024 21:18

A new leak suggests GoPro may be launching a new Max 2.0 360-degree camera soon. (Image source: Quadro_News on X)

GoPro Max 2 image leaks - upgraded cooling solution and redesign on the cards for new 360° camera

A new leak pictures an upcoming camera from GoPro, and the form factor suggests a new GoPro Max 2 360-degree camera may be the action camera brand's next launch. It is also, however, possible that the new GoPro camera will be an F...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 Jul 2024 00:02

As the first to integrate DockKit, the Insta360 Flow Pro is the gimbal of choice for iPhone users (Image source: Insta360)

Insta360 Flow Pro: first AI tracking gimbal to support native iPhone camera and third-party iOS apps launched

Insta360 has just launched the Flow Pro smartphone gimbal, the first of its kind to integrate with Apple’s subject-tracking DockKit technology. This means it can shoot on the native iPhone camera app, as well as 200+ third-party i...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 09 Jul 2024 19:59

Since their launch in January, Samsung has released a few camera-centric updates for the Galaxy S24 series. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra set to receive multiple camera improvements with next update

Samsung may be preparing to release a new pair of foldables, but it has not forgotten about servicing its Galaxy S24 flagship with new improvements. According to a reliable leaker, a new set of changes are set to arrive early next...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2024 20:14

The Insta360 Flow Pro closely its non-Pro sibling. (Image source: @Quadro_News)

Insta360 Flow Pro: New smartphone camera gimbal pictured in early leaks as future DJI Osmo Mobile rival

A reliable leaker has shared new details about Insta360's next smartphone camera gimbal accessory. Reportedly, the device will arrive soon as the Insta360 Flow Pro, over a year after the arrival of the Insta360 Flow.

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2024 13:58

The Sony ZV-E10 II will supposedly have a much larger grip than its predecessor pictured here. (Image source: Sony)

Sony ZV-E10 II specs leak - no mechanical shutter, absent AI chip, massive price jump

A new Sony ZV-E10 II leak claims that the upcoming APS-C camera will have no mechanical shutter, solidifying its intended video-centric audience. The ZV-E10 II will allegedly be able to capture 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 video. These upgrade...

Julian van der Merwe, 04 Jul 2024 20:10

The new Epilogue update will introduce configuration options for the Game Boy Camera feed (Source: @meet_epilogue on X)

Epilogue's upcoming update will let the GB Operator use the Nintendo Game Boy Camera as a webcam

Epilogue, the company behind the GB Operator, announced an update that will let the device use the Nintendo Game Boy Camera as a webcam. As per their latest tweet, they've established a live video feed from the camera, calling it ...

Anubhav Sharma, 04 Jul 2024 07:42

The Pixii Max uses a full-frame sensor for the first time. (Image source: Pixii)

Pixii Max full-frame camera launches with Leica lenses, rangefinder and monochrome RAW mode

A French camera manufacturer has just presented the world's first digital rangefinder camera with a full-frame sensor, the Pixii Max, that is not made by Leica. The camera nevertheless uses Leica M lenses and offers a native monoc...

Hannes Brecher, 04 Jul 2024 02:02

The Fujifilm X100VI is being offered on eBay at over $1,000 above the list price. (Image source: Fujifilm)

Fujifilm denies planned shortage of the X100VI following accusations, but camera still remains sold out

The Fujifilm X100VI should have been available in stores since February 28, but apart from highly overpriced eBay offers, it is still almost impossible to get the compact camera at short notice. Fujifilm has now reiterated that th...

Hannes Brecher, 04 Jul 2024 01:43

The Panasonic FZ82D packs a 60x zoom lens into a compact camera. (Image: Panasonic)

Panasonic Lumix FZ82D compact camera launches with 1,200 mm zoom lens

Panasonic has presented a new bridge camera, the FZ82D, which is equipped with a lens with 60x optical zoom. Featuring a USB-C connection, a significantly improved electronic viewfinder and a higher-resolution display, the camera ...

Hannes Brecher, 04 Jul 2024 01:12

Sony may say goodbye to the tiny grip when it launches the ZV-E10 II. (Image source: Sony)

Sony ZV-E10 II leak details 2x battery capacity upgrade alongside ergonomics, sensor improvements

The latest leaks about the Sony ZV-E10 II indicate that the upcoming compact APS-C camera will have an upgraded sensor with a higher resolution, as well as improved ergonomics from a larger grip, and improved battery life, to boot...

Julian van der Merwe, 03 Jul 2024 20:56

Following criticism of its marketing of the Lumix S9, Panasonic has found similar problems with 77 other products. (Image: Panasonic)

Panasonic falsely advertises 77 cameras and lenses with photos taken with other products

Those wanting to buy a camera or lens should never use the manufacturer's marketing photos as a reference. This has now been revealed by an internal review carried out by Panasonic Japan, where 77 cameras appear to have been adver...

Hannes Brecher, 02 Jul 2024 03:12

The Leica D-Lux 8 will be available from July 2. (Image: Leica)

Leica D-Lux 8 about to launch: Leica confirms OLED viewfinder and other upgrades, videos showcase new design

The Leica D-Lux 8 will be available for purchase on Tuesday. The camera is a significantly cheaper alternative to the Leica Q3 with a fast zoom lens. The complete specs have finally been confirmed, and the D-Lux 8 can already been...

Hannes Brecher, 02 Jul 2024 02:04

Amazon drops Insta360 Go 3 bundle to lowest price ever with $68 discount. (Source: Insta360)

Deal | Amazon offers 128GB Insta360 Go 3 bundle at lowest price ever with $68 savings

Amazon is offering the 128GB Insta360 Go 3 bundle at the lowest price ever with a $68 discount off its typical, median price. The Go3 eliminates the need to hold an action camera during travel and adventures this summer. The bundl...

David Chien, 01 Jul 2024 06:24

It appears that an Osmo 4 successor is in a late stage of development. (Image source: DJI)

New DJI Osmo action camera spotted before probable summer 2024 launch to rival recent GoPro and Insta360 releases

The first sighting of DJI's next-generation action camera has provided a few possible insights into what the company has up its sleeve for its Osmo Action division. Surprisingly, it looks as though DJI is not planning to deliver a...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2024 23:30

An alleged image of the Air 3S' underside. (Image source @Quadro_News)

DJI Air 3S: Early leaks point to mini DJI Air 3 drone refresh later this year

DJI is preparing to launch a new drone. Having updated its budget offering earlier this year with the Mini 4K, it now seems that the company is turning towards refreshing its Air series.

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2024 19:23

The Sony ZV-E10 II will likely replace the ageing ZV-E10 on July 10 as a new budget-friendly APS-C hybrid camera. (Image source: Sony)

Sony ZV-E10 II leak reveals new release date for 26 MP compact vlogger camera, confirms 2 new Sony lenses

According to the latest Sony ZV-E10 II leak, Sony will release the upcoming APS-C camera on July 10 after previous leaks suggested a May release. It will supposedly launch alongside a new kit lens to go with it. Sony will allegedl...

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Jun 2024 07:37

70mai A510 debuts as dash cam with extra added ADAS, Sony night vision and optional 4G/LTE

70mai asserts that its latest dash cam can act as an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) as well as a vehicle surveillance system. Based on the on-trend Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, the A510 is also packed with features such as nig...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jun 2024 19:16

Skylum Aperty improves photographer productivity with one-click, AI photo enhancements. (Source: Skylum)

Skylum unveils Aperty for rapid, AI-assisted image retouching and editing for portrait photographers

Skylum has unveiled Aperty for rapid, AI-assisted image retouching and editing for portrait photographers. Photographers are only paid by their works, not by the time they spend retouching photos from a shoot, so Aperty helps save...

David Chien, 27 Jun 2024 06:37

The Atomos Ninja Phone accessory for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max enables the phone to capture and live stream external video inputs over HDMI. (Source: Atomos)

Atomos unveils Ninja Phone HDMI input accessory for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max enabling capture and live streaming of external video sources

Atomos has unveiled the Ninja Phone HDMI input accessory for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The device encodes input videos up to 1080 60P with ProRes, H.265, or H.264 codecs for storage or live streaming over cellular and Wi-Fi c...

David Chien, 25 Jun 2024 05:55

Canon launches RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye APS-C lens for VR production

Canon has launched the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye APS-C lens for VR content production. A 144 degree, wide-angle view enables VR bloggers to easily create 3D content. The lens is compatible with the Canon EOS R7 mirrorless ca...

David Chien, 24 Jun 2024 06:06

The Nikon Z7 III is allegedly on the way to replace the ageing Z7 II, although details are fuzzy. (Image source: Nikon)

Nikon Z7 III specs leak points to 90 MP full-frame sensor, 8-stop IBIS, 4K 120 fps, 8K 60 fps video

Supposed specifications for the now-overdue Nikon Z7 III have appeared online, and they paint a picture of a high-resolution full-frame camera with a partially-stacked sensor paired with dual Expeed 7 processors. That combo would ...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Jun 2024 07:25

Head Acoustics launches Head Visor VMA V acoustic camera to visualize sound sources in real-time. (Source: Head Acoustics)

Head Acoustics develops Head Visor VMA V acoustic camera to visually display sources of sound

Head Acoustics has developed the Head Visor VMA V acoustic camera to visually display sources of sound on a 7 inch touch display. The system uses up to 120 microphones to display sound sources over a real-world image. This allows ...

David Chien, 21 Jun 2024 01:24

Samsung released the Galaxy S24 series on January 31, 2024. (Source: Notebookcheck, Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash, edited)

Galaxy S25 camera resolution leak may disappoint fans as Samsung to continue status quo established by Galaxy S22

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series of smartphones is expected to debut sometime in early 2025 with some notable changes like the possible inclusion of an Exynos 2500 SoC. However, these changes might not include a main camera resolutio...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Jun 2024 13:07

The GoPro Hero12 Black has redesigned mounting hardwre in addition to a feature upgrade. (Image source: GoPro)

Deal | GoPro Hero 12 Black Amazon deal brings 5.3K action camera price down to lowest ever

The GoPro Hero 12 Black is discounted by $100 on Amazon, putting the action camera at its lowest price since it launched last September. The new action camera delivered a significant performance bump over the Hero 11 Black, thanks...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Jun 2024 08:29

Alice Camera is getting ready to ship the first batch of orders, while batches two and three are already sold-out, too. (Image source: Alice Camera - edited)

AI-powered Alice Camera with M43 hardware nears delivery with perfect timing to combat new SwitchLens competition

Two projects aim to bring Micro Four Thirds sensors to the smartphone photography world. The AI-powered Alice camera — an M43 mount and sensor that attaches to the back of a smartphone — recently announced that it is ready to star...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jun 2024 20:17

The Pentax 17 is the camera for film enthusiasts, provided they can adapt to the vertical half-frame format (Image source: Ricoh)

Pentax 17 compact film camera launches with vertical half-frame format and retro styling

Ricoh Imaging has just launched the Pentax 17, a compact half-frame film camera that delivers a traditional film shooting experience, complete with manual film advance and manually selected focus zones. It sports a 37 mm equivalen...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 18 Jun 2024 13:26

Nikon has officially announced the Z6 III, and although it features a number of nifty updates, none of them are revolutionary. (Image source: Nikon)

Nikon Z6 III proves mirrorless camera breakthroughs a thing of the past — why that's okay

Nikon has officially launched the Z6 III, and, while it is certainly a marvellously capable middleweight camera with impressive features, the minor upgrades across the board are indicative of a problem. Digital cameras are no long...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Jun 2024 22:53

SwitchLens: Camera works with different lenses.

SwitchLens: Camera is compatible with many lenses and uses the screen of a smartphone

The smartphone becomes a professional camera: SwitchLens upgrades the smartphone with an additional sensor and compatibility with lenses for particularly high recording quality. The system comes in various packages.

Silvio Werner, 17 Jun 2024 04:39

Photographer submits real photo to AI image contest, bags the 3rd place before telling

Miles Astray's submission to 1839 Awards’ AI image contest, a headless flamingo, almost got him the 3rd place. At the last moment, Miles decided to let the cat out of the bag on X, triumphantly stating that "human-made content has...

Sergey Tarasov, 16 Jun 2024 09:41

The Rollei 35AF is a 35mm compact camera with a fixed lens. (Image: MiNT)

Rollei 35AF compact camera combines retro charm with LiDAR autofocus

The Rollei 35AF is an analog 35 mm compact camera set to launch this year, which should not only impress with its charming retro design, but also with a high-quality 35 mm lens and LiDAR-based autofocus.

Hannes Brecher, 16 Jun 2024 06:20