Camera News & Opinion

Leaked images and retail packaging confirm the Insta360 Luna Ultra has a fully detachable OLED handle, dual Leica-tuned lenses, and 4K 240fps recording. Pre-sale pricing hit $599.

Quick Facts What: DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, a pocket-sized gimbal camera with a dual-lens setup Teaser date: Friday, May 8, 2026, posted on DJI Global X and Japan accounts Confirmed cameras: Main 1-inch sensor, plus a secondary 3x optical zoom lens Tagline: "See...

Quick Verdict: The Sony TSMC partnership signed on May 8, 2026, sets up a joint venture in Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The goal is to build next-generation image sensors. Sony holds the majority stake. TSMC brings process technology. The agreement remains non-binding until...

Quick Verdict: Nikon posted a record net loss of ¥86.0 billion (about $570 million) for fiscal year 2026, the worst annual result in company history. More than ¥90 billion of the damage came from a one-time write-down on Nikon's metal 3D printer business,...

Quick Facts: Meike Air 56mm f/1.7 APS-C Portrait Prime Headline: Meike officially launched the Air AF 56mm f/1.7 for APS-C cameras on May 8, 2026, after debuting the lens at CP+ 2026 in February. Price: $169 USD through Meike's online store and select...

  Quick Verdict: The Nikon D750 used camera market topped Japan's April 2026 sales chart on Minna Camera, beating the Sony a7 IV, Canon EOS R6, and every other mirrorless body on the list. At roughly $450 in Japan and $398 to $712 on...

  Quick Verdict: The Sony next R teaser hit social media on May 7, 2026 and confirms a fresh A7R series Alpha reveal on Wednesday, May 13 at 9:30 AM EDT. Sony has not named the camera, though every signal points to the long-rumored...

Quick Verdict: Nikon has announced development of the Nikon 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S. It is a full-frame Z-mount telephoto zoom with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter. With the TC engaged, reach extends to 420mm. Treat the lens as the spiritual successor to the...

Bottom line: Canon set a May 13, 2026 reveal for a new camera, and the leading rumor is the EOS R6 V, a video-first full-frame hybrid at roughly $2,499 with 7K RAW, IBIS, and active cooling. The teaser pose, the closing "V" graphic,...

Quick Verdict: The Tazio Secchiaroli Leica MP No. 368 hits Leitz Photographica Auction No. 48 on June 13, 2026, with a starting price of €50,000 and an estimate of €100,000 to €120,000. The chrome rangefinder served the original Roman paparazzo on Via Veneto...

Quick Verdict: The Starbucks Retro Digital Camera quietly launched in China in November 2025 as part of the chain's holiday Rewards Kit, priced at 198 yuan (about $28 USD). It comes in two colorways, a green and silver version and a red with...

Sony A7R VI: Everything You Need to Know Before the May 13 Reveal Quick Verdict: The Sony A7R VI launches on May 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM London time. Three independent rumor sources align on a 67MP stacked sensor, 30 fps RAW burst, 8.5...

Quick Verdict: The Rewindpix camera is a screen-free digital compact built to feel like a disposable film body, and Kickstarter backers have pushed it past $870,000 above its funding goal with nearly $900,000 raised. Backers pay $99, retail buyers will pay $169 starting...

Quick Verdict: Jeff Bridges' SilverBridges company opened preorders on April 28, 2026 for the WideluxX F10, a 35mm panoramic film camera reviving the long-dormant Widelux line at $4,400 per unit. The first production run is capped at 350 cameras, and roughly 50 sold...

Quick Verdict: Canon market share leads the global interchangeable-lens camera market for 23 straight years, holding the #1 position from 2003 through 2025. Roughly 90% of Canon's interchangeable-lens unit sales now come from mirrorless bodies, and the RF lens lineup keeps expanding. For...