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The PowerShot G7 X Mark III, Canon's flagship compact camera from 2019, could have a successor in just a few months. According to rumors, the compact camera will feature a brand-new design, an even larger sensor, and a fast zoom lens.

The Seestar S50 Pro is designed to make astrophotography a breeze using a smartphone app and AI. With two cameras, including a telephoto camera with a relatively large sensor and a wide-angle camera for nighttime landscape photography, the telescope is said to be more versatile than most of its competitors.

An exceptionally compact system camera with a large sensor, interchangeable lenses, an electronic viewfinder, and a retro design – the OM System Pen-F could well be one of the most interesting cameras of the year. Rumors are already revealing many details about the camera just a few days before its launch.

The latest full-frame lens from 7Artisans captures a 185-degree field of view. Designed for Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, and Leica cameras, this fisheye lens is said to offer autofocus and high image quality at a relatively affordable price.

The Ricoh GR IV packs a massive APS-C sensor into a compact camera small enough to fit in your pocket. Ricoh has now announced a brand-new GR IVx, which combines this sensor with a new lens, giving customers a choice of two focal lengths.

The third major upgrade to the two upcoming Zeiss flagship cameras launching in September lays the foundation for many of the high-quality photo and video features, as highlighted in a new teaser from Vivo ahead of the launch event. The first 2nm MediaTek chip is also expected to deliver greater performance and efficiency.

GoPro has finally released the Mission 1 Pro ILS camera globally. More of a cinema camera than a conventional action camera, the Mission 1 Pro ILS combines a 1-inch style sensor with support for interchangeable Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lenses.

The Olympus Pen-F, first released in 1963, was reissued a decade ago as a digital Micro Four Thirds camera. This camera will soon have a successor, as OM System is unveiling this next-generation retro mirrorless camera for the first time in a teaser video.

FujiShare, a free new iOS beta, writes up to seven Fujifilm film simulation recipes to the C1–C7 banks in one USB pass. It verifies each one and saves a restore point first. Posts pull settings from JPEG metadata, but the developer does flag a warranty risk.

The successor to the Vivo X300 Pro is the Vivo X500 Pro Max; the Vivo X500 Pro will instead be a more compact flagship this time around with a nearly complete Zeiss camera system, as a Vivo product manager has now confirmed ahead of the launch event. All the differences between the two telephoto camera solutions.

Adaptalux’s Pod Mini 2.0 adds Bluetooth control, a sturdier aluminum front panel and improved power management to its compact macro-photography lighting hub. Its versatility is aimed at photographers seeking more flexible lighting setups.

Nikon, a camera manufacturer with a history spanning more than 100 years, is facing the threat of a takeover. After an optics giant has gradually acquired nearly one-fifth of Nikon’s shares on the stock market over the past few years, rumors are now circulating about a full takeover.

Now that Olympus has parted ways with Micro Four Thirds, and Panasonic has only sporadically released new mFT cameras over the past few years, concerns about the system’s future have grown. Panasonic is now reissuing three popular lenses, thereby breathing new life into the system.

DJI has issued a teaser video for the Osmo 360 II, reusing the All Angles. All Epic. tagline from its China launch. The camera has been on sale there since August 13, so the teaser most likely hints towards an imminent global rollout rather than anything else.

A Chinese company is copying one of Leica’s most legendary lenses – and offering the copy for the equivalent of about $280, just about one-tenth the cost of the used Leica counterpart. Despite the low price, Mandler promises decent image quality and a high-quality metal body.

An affordable compact camera small enough to fit in your pocket – this is Canon’s response to the growing demand for affordable compact cameras. A reliable source has now revealed the first details about this new PowerShot or Ixus camera.

Contrary to previous years, there will be at least three, most likely even four flagship Zeiss camera phones this year: In addition to the Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, there will also be the regular Vivo X500 and X500e. New images and information from a leaker highlight some of the differences in specs and design.

(Update: Smaller model is actually the Galaxy S27 Pro) After a well known leaker revealed what appears to be the final camera plateau design of Samsung’s next flagship camera phone a few hours ago, additional CAD models have now surfaced, suggesting two different sizes for the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

(Update: CAD model also shows other Galaxy S27 variant) Using a sketch and a cryptic message, one of the most well-known leakers appears to have revealed the final design of the Galaxy S27 Ultra Triple-Cam months ahead of the launch. According to the leak, the horizontal bar design reminiscent of a Google Pixel, that has been shown repeatedly lately is out. The potential new design, while looking a lot like recent iPhones, could still offer advantages in everyday use.

Insta360 has launched the Luna Pro 8K gimbal camera soon after the recent release of the dual-camera Luna Ultra. The single-camera model outputs 8K30p Dolby Vision videos, 37MP photos, and spherical panoramas from a 1-inch sensor fitted with a f/1.8 20mm lens co-developed with Leica.

Brightin Star’s latest APO lens is 92 percent cheaper than its Leica counterpart. The compact, fast 35 mm f/1.7 full-frame lens weighs only 260 grams and is designed to deliver first-class performance thanks to six aspherical lens surfaces.

A fast portrait lens for full-frame cameras that costs just $99 – TTArtisan offers an exciting option for customers who want to take portraits with a shallow depth of field at an affordable price.

DJI's back-to-school campaign will run on its European store from August 20 to September 2 — it will cover the Neo 2, Lito X1, Avata 360 and Osmo Pocket 3. List prices are unchanged, with a 5% subscriber discount, DJI credits and a backpack applied on top.

The success of smartphones with ever-improving cameras has taken a toll on the camera industry. Japan is now signaling a slow recovery, as camera production is expected to rise again. Data from the Japanese Ministry of Economy show just how serious the situation actually is.

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (Max) normally only offers 4x optical zoom. Users who need a longer reach can expand the flagship smartphone’s zoom capability to 32x with a new telephoto converter. The Sandmarc lens is also compatible with older iPhone models.

The Hasselblad XPan can cost over $6,000 on the used market. GXAce is now addressing the shortage of modern panorama cameras and is showcasing the GX-P1 in two teaser images, shortly before the minimalist camera is officially unveiled.

Insta360 has announced the China launch date of the Luna Pro, a single-camera alternative to the dual-camera Luna Ultra. The company has also shared an unboxing video offering a closer look at the device.

A relatively fast full-frame lens that protrudes just 9.9 millimeters from the camera and weighs 125 grams – the Brightin Star 28 mm f/2.8 pancake lens makes compact mirrorless cameras small enough to fit in a jacket pocket.

The two-in-one Hoverair Versa gimbal has launched on Indiegogo. The 4K 60p 3-axis gimbal can be attached to its Flight Kit for use as a self-flying drone, enabling hands-free tracking and filming.

Polaroid and The Pokémon Company have announced a nine piece limited edition collection for the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. The range covers three cameras, three film packs and three accessories. Pre-orders open on August 25 at polaroid.com and Pokémon Center in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

In China, the entry-level Robot Phone model costs 33 percent more than the Vivo X300 Ultra and 25 percent more than the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with the same storage capacity. The first retailers are now offering to import it for you but apart from even higher prices in Europe and other international markets, you have to be aware of some restrictions with the Chinese model.

The recent solar eclipse demonstrated once again that AI features in modern smartphones can backfire massively. Numerous social media posts and a camera comparison test against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Oppo Find X9 Ultra and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL exposed a major flaw in Xiaomi's AI, that apparently cannot tell the sun from the moon.

An international design database is at the center of new rumors regarding a complete design change for Samsungs's upcoming camera flagships for 2027. Drawings suggest a shift to a horizontal camera bar, which could offer several advantages for future Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro users.

After Insta360 unveiled the X6 worldwide just a few hours ago, DJI has now released its second rival in China, where the DJI Osmo 360 II is available starting today. A total of 10 new features compared to the first DJI Osmo 360 camera make the new DJI camera a thoroughly worthwhile upgrade.

There is only direction for flagship camera phones these days: up. The price range for these ever-improving, versatile, pocket-sized cameras has now officially expanded to include a new price tier. Honor is charging 10,000 yuan for the base model of the Robot Phone, which is about 33 percent more than the Vivo X300 Ultra cost just a few months ago.

One of Canon’s most affordable full-frame interchangeable-lens cameras is set to get a successor as early as September. While the Canon EOS R8 Mark II is expected to feature an exciting retro design, the latest rumors suggest the sensor may be a disappointment.

Insta360 has officially unveiled the X6, a new 8K 360-degree action camera. The company’s new action camera is equipped with a much larger 360-degree camera sensor than any Insta360 X camera before. Plus, it gets a compact new design, a larger battery, built-in internal storage, and native in-camera Dolby Vision support.

New Insta360 X6 leaks have revealed pricing information and official specifications. Shared by a major retailer, the leaks confirm that the Insta360 X6 will cost significantly more than the Insta360 X5 in North America. Insta360 hopes to offset this $150 increase with major upgrades, though.

First promo posters for DJI’s upcoming 360-degree camera were spotted in a store and online but those aren't the only DJI Osmo 360 II tidbits to surface in the last few hours. The direct competition to the new Insta360 X6 is set to launch on August 13 and can already be seen next to its predecessor in an unboxing video.

DJI has confirmed the release date for its next action camera. A 360-degree model, the Osmo 360 II will officially arrive later this August. In the meantime, DJI has revealed the camera's design and has opened reservations in China.

Fujifilm was actually supposed to launch a brand-new interchangeable-lens system camera in early September. The launch of the long-awaited Fujifilm X-T6 is reportedly delayed, but the camera is expected to include a few exciting new features as a result.

Samsung has launched the ISOCELL HPC, a 200MP smartphone camera sensor built on its new DeepPix pixel architecture. DeepPix raises Full Well Capacity by 60 percent over the prior generation, improving HDR, low-light performance, and zoom consistency.

The Leica Q3 is by far Leica’s most popular camera, selling more than twice as well as the entire Leica M system. A reliable source has now revealed details about a new version of the full-frame compact camera, which is expected to hit the market in the coming months.

The latest full-frame lens from Light Lens Lab isn’t a copy of some retro lens, but rather of the Leica APO-Summicron-M 2/35 ASPH. The Chinese manufacturer aims to surpass the quality of the original – and at a significantly lower price.

Falcam aims to offer a better alternative to the original battery for users of Sony and Canon cameras. That’s because the Falcam TagBatt not only offers higher capacity and a USB-C port for charging, but also allows users to track the camera’s location via Apple’s "Find My" app.

The Leica M11 is one of the most unusual cameras on the market, as no other major camera manufacturer offers digital rangefinder cameras. This expensive full-frame camera, which lacks autofocus and image stabilization, apparently does not sell nearly as well as Leica’s most expensive compact camera.

Sony demonstrates that full-frame zoom lenses with long focal lengths don’t have to be heavy or expensive. While the brand-new FE 100–400 mm f/5.6–8 isn’t particularly fast, it is comparatively compact and affordable. Sony nevertheless promises fast autofocus, optical image stabilization, and sharp photos.

An affordable and compact full-frame lens that is said to be particularly versatile thanks to its autofocus, relatively short minimum focus distance, and decent maximum aperture – that’s what SG-Image aims to offer with its new AF 35 mm f/2.2 for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica L.

Perhaps the most unusual compact camera of the year is now available. For $45, Godox offers a partially transparent camera that also functions as a light meter but does not have a conventional display. Initial test videos show the camera in action.