Camera

No, this isn’t just another rig system from a third-party manufacturer. Apple has teamed up directly with ShiftCam to develop and launch a new camera rig for the iPhone. The rig is an aluminum housing designed for handheld, gimbal, and tripod use, supporting additional lenses, filters, microphones, LED lights, and grips.

The Xacti CX-WL100 wearable camera has captured a referee's perspective during a nationally televised football match in Japan. The 29.5 g camera head combines Full HD video with image stabilisation to tackle the rather unusual challenge of filming while its wearer sprints around the pitch.

The Fujifilm X-T6 is apparently getting a number of welcome improvements to its design and controls, as leaked images already reveal. The high-end mirrorless camera provides direct access to the most important settings through numerous dials.

While industry insiders are currently focused on the starting mass production of some Galaxy S27 series components like the Exynos 2700, leakers are sharing more details about battery and camera improvements that could matter to end users.

For the first time, a Chinese smartphone with global appeal appears to offer two eSIMs, apparently removing a major limitation of Chinese models. The first regular Arri camera flagships since the Robot Phone are also currently available as early and as cheaply as possible. A global launch will likely mean higher prices and is probably still several weeks away.

(Update: Price for 12/256GB model leaked) Anyone interested in the new Hasselblad camera flagships who does not want to import the Oppo Find X10 or Find X10 Pro Max from China will have to shell out a ton of cash. A reliable source has revealed the official prices in Europe plus all the differences from the Chinese models as well as the global color and storage options.

Start with the pet in the living room, the driveway outside or the photos you want to see every day. The right add-on has a clear job in that space.

Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Panasonic — almost all of the major traditional camera manufacturers are based in Japan and are organized under the industry association CIPA. But lifestyle brands such as DJI and Insta360 are now outperforming traditional camera makers, at least when it comes to the number of models sold. When it comes to profits, however, the picture is somewhat different.

Leaker Ice Universe says the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra moves from the Galaxy S26 Ultra's cool color profile to warmer tones, holds back small bright light sources on both its main camera and 50MP 5x telephoto, and shows less shadow noise at night.

(Update 2: Different layout yet again) Leaked CAD models have already provided a rough idea of what the Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro will look like. The first real-world photos of very early protective cases now offer more details, particularly about the new and somewhat controversial camera design, suggesting that previous renders may not be entirely accurate.

There are obvious and less obvious differences between the two new Leica camera flagships based on the 2 nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipsets. The difference between their main camera sensors is far from transparent, but it makes a major difference in daily life, as a comparison video demonstrates.

Anker has opened pre-orders for the eufy SoloCam E50, a $229.99 solar-powered pan-tilt security camera with two 4K lenses, 12x hybrid zoom, radar detection and a 10,000mAh battery, due to ship by the end of October 2026. It follows the $129.99 SoloCam E40, which recorded 2K video from a single fixed lens and stored clips in 8GB of built-in storage.

Rode has pushed its video production box beyond live streaming. The 1.4 firmware update adds multi-camera 4K capture, isolated recordings and NDI output – although the extra resolution means giving up some of the Rodecaster’s usual live-production tricks.

The Nikon Z5IIC camera has debuted with a 24.5 MP sensor, N‑RAW 12‑bit 4K60p video, AI hybrid AF, and 7.5‑stop stabilization for creators desiring better image quality than smartphones. The camera offers 15 scene modes with over 140 downloadable image looks and PC/smartphone livestreaming.

Oppo keeps challenging itself in the camera phone realm, which saw it releasing many firsts, like dual periscope zoom lenses. Its latest premium Find X10 Pro Max is no exception, becoming the world's first phone with triple 200 MP cameras among its other virtues.

Shortly after the launch of the Vivo X500, X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max in China, Vivo Austria confirmed which of the three new Zeiss camera flagships will launch in Europe and when the launch event will take place. A launch date has also been announced for the Vivo X Fold 6 in Europe, discounts are already available if you are interested.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro series is now confirmed to feature a dual 200MP Leica setup on the rear, with the primary camera being a large 1/1.28-inch sensor. With samples, the brand has also showcased what the upcoming phones are capable of in terms of photography.

The Vivo X500 Pro series is now official in China, bringing the first phones powered by the Dimensity 9600 Pro. Among the two, the Pro Max features an 8,000mAh battery, but both sport a new Zeiss-backed primary camera sensor.

Insta360 has expanded its software ecosystem with the announcement of Spatial Capture. Scheduled for a US rollout on September 28, this feature uses 3D Gaussian Splatting technology to transform standard two-minute 360-degree video clips into fully explorable 3D environments.

The iPhone 18 Pro has landed in second place iin Dxomark’s camera testing, trailing Huawei’s Pura 80 Ultra despite class-leading low-light photography and strong video stabilization. Weaker telephoto performance, long-range zoom and occasional color inconsistencies keep it from the top spot.

Just a few hours until Vivo will fully unveil their new X500 series, aimed to deliver the best camera quality inside a smartphone. The new Zeiss flagships will also make their way to many international markets in Asia an Europe in just a few weeks and demonstrate today what they are capable of in terms of photo quality, debuting the new 8K Live Photo feature.

Exciting impressions from the Far East are currently available to anyone venturing onto the Chinese social network Weibo and searching for the Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max, which will officially launch in just a few days and are already showing what their Hasselblad branded cameras can do. Meanwhile, the first global teaser for the European launch has appeared in the UK.

The Ricoh GR IV 30th Anniversary Edition Kit celebrates the history of GR-series cameras, which began in 1996 with the release of the original 35 mm film model. The limited-edition kit comes with special accessories and pins commemorating this milestone in Ricoh camera history.

Elgato has launched its Creator Days promotion and is currently offering 25% off virtually all of its creator products, including cameras, microphones and mic arms, as well as the Stream Deck (+ or XL), teleprompters and more.

Oppo has released official camera samples from the base Find X10 ahead of its September 22 launch, showing detailed portraits with natural skin tones, clean shadows and a natural bokeh effect outside portrait mode, though harsh sunlight caused some highlight loss.

The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is a compact full-frame mirrorless camera designed for photographers and creators, offering 24.2-megapixel stills, advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II subject detection, 6K-oversampled 4K60p video, and up to 7.5 stops of image stabilization.

Fujifilm has unveiled the petite Instax Pal 2 digital camera, a retro-styled camera with physical controls and a wide selection of filters and image effects. Images can be shared online through smartphones or sent to the new Link Wide 2 instant photo printer.

The first true 3-axis gimbal inside a regular smartphone has already landed in the US, where it had to undergo rigorous durability testing procedures followed by an exciting teardown. While Honor's Robot Phone wont' let you down in normal environments, you should definitely be more careful on a beach, as the test shows.

RedMagic is continuing its long-running push for bezel-free and notch-free gaming phones, with RedMagic executive Jiang Chao confirming that the upcoming RedMagic 12 series will use ninth-generation under-display camera technology.

Even though Apple currently dominates the headlines, there is also plenty of new material for Vivo fans and anyone who might become one, especially official press images, hands-on photos and promo videos. The Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max are shown in every color and with plenty of accessories. Reservations are already open in China.

The Insta360 Luna Pro is now available outside China. This gimbal camera comes with a detachable 2-inch OLED display, has a 1-inch sensor with 8K video recording support, and sports 3-axis stabilization. The launch price is $699.99.

After 23 years, Pentax is temporarily stepping away from digital SLR cameras, but is also taking this opportunity to announce the development of DSLRs based on a "brand-new concept" that will carry on the legacy of the Pentax K-mount.

Three 200-megapixel sensors will be featured in a smartphone for the first time this autumn, and it will not skimp on other high-end camera features either. Current teasers for the Oppo Find X10 series, particularly the top-of-the-line Find X10 Pro Max already reveal quite a lot about its specifications, design and features.

The Olympus Pen opens a new chapter. The OM System Pen is marketed as an exceptionally compact, weather-sealed mirrorless camera with a Micro Four Thirds mount, monochrome mode, a high-resolution OLED viewfinder, and exciting features.

Vivo is officially showing the Zeiss camera design of its X500 Pro series for the first time in the form of extremely high-resolution render images in at least two colors. Also, a well-known travel blogger and creator, who is apparently already out and about with the Vivo X500 Pro Max, demonstrates what the Zeiss Vario-APO-Sonnar lens will be capable of delivering.

Nikon has announced a new firmware version for its video-first camera, bringing a range of new features. It is expected to arrive by the end of 2026, and the manufacturer also mentions Open Gate recording in its announcement.

The successor to the Olympus Pen E-P7 will be officially unveiled in just a few hours. Shortly before the launch, the compact mirrorless camera has already appeared on Amazon, bundled with two lenses. The product listing shows the camera in two colors and confirms the key specifications.

The Canon EOS R8 Mark II will be officially unveiled in a few days. A picture is said to show a sneak peek of the full-frame mirrorless camera’s brand-new design, while rumors have already revealed key details about its features and even its price.

Vivo has confirmed when its upcoming Zeiss camera flagships will be officially unveiled. At least the launch date for China is set, and a wealth of further information about specifications, cameras and the noteworthy update to OriginOS 7 has also been revealed over the past few hours and days.

One of the most exciting action cameras of the year comes from Dreame, as the Leaptic Cube is made up of several modules that can be stacked to expand its functionality and battery life as desired. The camera will hit the market as early as October.

The compact Olympus Pen E-P7 is set to get a successor as early as Wednesday. Leaks are already revealing many details in advance about the features and price of the OM Pen, which is expected to feature a partially stacked 20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor and an electronic viewfinder.

Vivo has published one of the first photo samples from the new Zeiss camera of the X500 Pro Max, showing a sunset captured using the 400mm Zeiss teleconverter. The new camera flagship was also used to record a 4K video sample.

Dreame unveiled four exciting concept cameras at IFA, each featuring one to three extremely high-resolution cameras mounted on a gimbal. With a 100-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, the cameras could deliver top-notch image quality – if they ever make it to market.

The idea for the secondary display on the back comes from Xiaomi, while the external teleconverter was probably inspired by Vivo. What's new about the Blackview Xplore 6 smartphone is its combination of a bulky outdoorsy look and these two additional features, which are rather unusual in this segment. We tried out this unusual combination at IFA.

RugOne’s Xsnap 7 Pro pairs rugged flagship specifications with a detachable 39-gram action camera, offering a practical modular alternative to Honor’s motorized Robot Phone concept. The model is scheduled to begin crowdfunding very soon, with a wider release planned for October.

Vivo calls the LOFIC-based sensor technology in the upcoming X500 Pro flagships "Super Dynamic Zeiss Main Camera." A new video sample demonstrates how this Sony Lytia L910 sensor's 17EV dynamic range optimizes portrait scenes in front of sunsets, for example.