Only a few weeks after the first images shot with Samsung’s 64-megapixel mobile sensor surfaced, the company has announced a new sensor — the ISOCELL Bright HMX. This new 108-megapixel sensor is the first 100MP+ mobile phone image sensor ever produced. Some weeks ago, the smartphone community was thrilled when Xiaomi gave hints of an
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GoPro HERO8 and Max 360 Cameras in New Leaks
Several leaked photos from Photo Rumors (via The Verge.com) appear to depict two upcoming cameras from GoPro. The new leaks claim to show the GoPro HERO8 and Max 360 cameras. In addition to the images, the leaks say that the GoPro HERO8 action cam will outperform its predecessor in shooting speeds while delivering twice as
Zhiyun Crane-M2: New Compact Gimbal for Small Cameras
Zhiyun has announced a compact, affordable, lightweight, gimbal to add to its lineup of Cranes. The company’s targets for the new Zhiyun Crane-M2 are travel photographers and vloggers. The small 3-axis gimbal is designed to enable shooters to capture the smoothest possible pictures whether they are using a smartphone, compact camera or action cam. Zhiyun’s
Fujinon GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR – Fujifilm’s Latest Smallest GF Lens
Fujifilm has added a new lens to its range of compatible lenses for the GFX Series medium format mirrorless cameras – the Fujinon GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR. The new GF lens is the smallest and lightest medium format lens from Fujifilm. Weighing only 335g (11.82oz), the new lens is incredibly compact with a
Sony a7R IV – First 61MP Full-Frame Camera Ever
Sony is setting the standard as a leader in the increasingly competitive full-frame mirrorless camera market. The company has unveiled the Sony a7R IV with a monstrous 61-megapixel image sensor. With its latest Alpha-series camera, Sony breaks new ground and presents an innovative take on full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Sony a7R IV is the world’s
Leica V-Lux 5 Superzoom Camera Launched
After several weeks of speculations and image leaks, Leica has announced its newest camera called the V-Lux 5. The Leica V-Lux 5 is a superzoom-style bridge camera designed with explorers in mind. It’s grouped among the top multifaceted cameras that the company has made. Leica says the new V-Lux 5 is the “most travel-ready and
Gitzo 3-Way Fluid Head GHF3W Now Available
Popular manufacturer of luxury tripods, Gitzo, has recently announced a major new addition to its range of exotic tripod heads. The Gitzo 3-Way Fluid Head GHF3W is designed to deliver precise and versatile framing for professional photographers. The new Gitzo GHF3W pan-and-tilt head offers retractable handles, a rotating spirit level, and Arca-Swiss compatibility. It comes
Canon Ivy Rec Launched on Indiegogo
In a rather interesting development, Canon has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for its newest camera, the Ivy Rec. The Canon Ivy Rec is a small clippable outside camera. Described as “the ultimate go-anywhere camera”, the Canon Ivy Rec resembles a slightly bigger USB flash drive with no screen or traditional viewfinder. It’s a
Octopus Camera Is an Open Platform Camera with a Micro Four Thirds Mount
Octopus Cinema has revealed that it’s developing an open platform cinema camera. The Octopus camera is sure to capture the interest of the open source tech community, as it’s a customizable rig which runs on Linux and supports a variety of sensors. Not only is the compact cube-shaped Octopus Camera capable of shooting both 4K
Olympus Releases Free Firmware Updates for the OM-D E-M1 Mark II and E-M1X
Owners of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and OM-D E-M1X cameras can now experience improved performance on their devices with the firmware updates just released for both cameras. Now available for download are Version 1.1 for the OM-D E-M1X and Version 3.0 for the OM-D E-M1 Mark II. Also available is an updated Version
Adobe Adds New Texture Slider to Lightroom
Millions of people around the globe use Lightroom to edit and enhance the quality of their photos. Professional photographers and rookies love Lightroom and pretty much everyone else, as it comes with features that other services don’t have. Adobe works hard to improve the user experience which explains why they introduce new features quite often.
Battle of the Selfie Cameras – Oppo and Xiaomi Show Off Their Latest
Selfies are becoming more popular by the day, and it comes as no wonder why manufacturers work on new features and cameras that would help users take their selfie game to the whole new level. Both Oppo and Xiaomi gave the public an exclusive sneak peek of their latest selfie selfie cameras in the span
Panasonic Releases S1H Camera and Lumix S1 Updates
Panasonic has been very busy lately and they have exciting news for their fans. While a well-known brand, Panasonic Lumix S1 still lacked more features that would make it more suitable for professionals. It looks like the brand is about to step up their game as they announced new, important updates that current and new
Yashica Turns to Kickstarter to Launch Three New Cameras
The previous camera released by the Yashica brand received quite harsh comments from critics. The company did not give up, however, as they are now turning their efforts toward Kickstarter once again in order to bring three new cameras to life. All three cameras will use 35mm film and, in addition to launching these cameras,
Pricing for Adobe’s Popular Photography Plan Doubled
Some people have noticed an increase in the pricing for the Photograph Plan that has become a popular option for photographers who rely on Adobe’s suite of software. The new pricing seems to be double the amount that photographers used to pay in the past. Since 2013, Adobe has offered photographers an affordable way to
iPhone Will Soon Have a 3-Camera Setup with 12MP Selfie Shooter
iPhone packs the punch when it comes to its cameras. A buzz is going around that Apple is actually planning to introduce an upgraded and enhanced camera setup with even better picture resolution. This particular upgrade will most probably be released later this year. The latest iPhones have a 7 MP front camera. Reportedly, this
The Leaked Specs of OnePlus 7 Pro Hint at Triple Camera Setup Along with 48MP Sensor
OnePlus 7 Pro is already making the headlines. While we are still a month away from the official launch of the new smartphone, a lot has been leaked and there isn’t much that is hidden about this incoming flagship. The new buzz in town revealed the important aspects of its camera. It is expected that
Tokina Announced New Macro Lens with Support for Sony Cameras
Tokina has officially announced the release of a brand new lens from the popular brand. The new lens is a type of Macro lens, called the Tokina FiRIN 100mm f2.8 FE Macro lens. The lens is compatible with full-frame mirrorless cameras from the Sony brand. The announcement for the new camera lens from Tokina was
The Term “Leica” Banned by the Chinese Government
After a short film was published by the Leica camera brand, a large number of the citizens within China found some details in the video to be offensive. Conversations about the video imposing a negative view of China went to such an extent that the Chinese Government decided to take matters into their own hands.
Magisto Video Creation Platform Acquired by Vimeo
Vimeo recently announced that they have officially acquired Magisto, a video production platform that has gained quite a lot of popularity in recent years. The platform was initially an Israeli start-up and had more than 100 million registered users prior to Vimeo acquiring the service. The Magisto platform helps the user create videos with “excitement
Instagram Now Testing Update Where Like Count Is No Longer Shown
Instagram is considering the possibility of adding a new update to its platform. In the update, like counts will no longer be shown beneath photographs and videos that have been uploaded by users. According to current findings, it has been suggested that this may be a move from Instagram’s side to make the platform less
Nikon Releases Affordable Waterproof COOLPIX W150 Camera
Nikon Corporation has officially announced the release of a compact digital camera – the Nikon COOLPIX W150. The W150 is one of the five new cameras that users are expecting from Nikon. Not only does the new camera offer waterproofing and shockproofing capabilities, but it’s also affordable. Users can capture memorable moments at the beach
LIT Flash Is About to Make Your Smartphone Photos a Lot Better
Back in the day, phones didn’t have great cameras, but today the story is different. Thanks to the wonderful evolution of technology, you’re able to capture amazing photos using your smartphone. That explains why an increasing number of people prefer taking photos with their smartphones rather than a “regular” camera. However, you’re well aware of
Meet DOTMOT: The Camera Kit Replica Made Entirely of Paper
Human imagination has no limits, and that’s definitely a good thing. Creativity and a little bit of effort are all that’s necessary to create some truly awesome things, and you’re going to love this one – camera kit made entirely from paper. Yes, we’re serious! The paper camera was created by DOTMOT, a Seoul-based motion
Google Pixel 3 AI Allows Users to Snap Amazing Selfies
Let’s be honest; we all love a good selfie. We take selfies on our own, with friends and family, to create memories, to mark a special occasion, you name it. Bearing in mind how much people love selfies, manufacturers started designing and creating their devices and software to enhance our overall experience. Google is about
Raspberry Pi Project Turns into an Etch-A-Snap Camera
The Raspberry Pi system has given people an endless number of possibilities, with creativity truly being the only limitation. What Martin Fitzpatrick built, however, was something unseen among both the photography community and enthusiasts who dabble with the Raspberry Pi system. He built quite a fascinating device that draws a photograph onto an Etch-A-Sketch device.
Dead Fly in Lens Barely Affects Image Quality
Roger Cicala at LensRentals, along with his team, made quite a discovery last week. After their Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II lens has been circulating for over three years, a fly ended up in the lens. Prior to taking on a very intricate task of removing the dead fly from the lens, the team decided
Samyang Announced Three New Mirrorless Lenses for Nikon F and Z Mounts
Samyang Optics, a global optics brand has recently announced the release of three new lenses for Nikon F and Z mounts. One of the new lenses is an autofocus lens for the F mount. The other two are manual focus lenses which the company designed for the Z mount. According to Samyang, the three new
Panasonic Lumix G14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 Update Features Better Weather Protection
Panasonic is one of the leading names in the tech industry, and they take that title seriously by constantly releasing new products, models, and updates on the market. The latest update to Lumix G Vario will include better weather protection to allow users to get most out of their lens and enhance the quality of
Rode Launches Wireless GO Compact Microphone System, the Most Versatile of Its Kind
Rode has become one of the leading manufacturers of microphones, audio software, and related accessories. The most recent news associated with this brand will make many videographers happy. Rode introduced Wireless GO, a wireless microphone system that has already earned the reputation of the world’s smallest and the most versatile system of this kind. So,