The industry’s most popular cinema camera gets a huge upgrade — and the Sony FX5’s open gate video isn’t even the best bit about the FX3 successor
 The industry’s most popular cinema camera gets a huge upgrade — and the Sony FX5’s open gate video isn’t even the best bit about the FX3 successor

The Sony FX3 became the most popular compact cinema cameras since its 2021 release, and the FX5 upgrades it in every meaningful way.

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Peak Design’s modular Field Bracket has a finder tag built-in
 Peak Design’s modular Field Bracket has a finder tag built-in

I am a very clumsy man. So clumsy, that I have AirTags hanging off practically every camera I own. Have I left my camera in an Uber? Yes. Have I left it on an airplane? Also yes. For me, finder tags are essential for my cameras. The problem is, strapping a finder tag to a […]

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Insta360 says it wants to replace photographers with an ‘intelligent photography robot’ that will become ‘imperceptible’ — and it sounds like a nightmare for privacy and creativity
 Insta360 says it wants to replace photographers with an ‘intelligent photography robot’ that will become ‘imperceptible’ — and it sounds like a nightmare for privacy and creativity

Insta360 founder and CEO Liu Jingkang took to Weibo to share his bold and potentially concerning vision for the leading 360-degree camera manufacturer

University engineers have figured out how to build an ‘invisible’ drone — here’s the science behind it
 University engineers have figured out how to build an ‘invisible’ drone — here’s the science behind it

Phantom Twist doesn’t use camouflage to hide. Instead, this drone spins so fast that human eyes can’t resolve its shape. It’s a clever piece of engineering, although a working camera remains an unsolved problem.

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Adobe’s ‘natural look’ camera app embraces generative AI
 Adobe’s ‘natural look’ camera app embraces generative AI

Adobe’s experimental camera app has taken an unexpected turn. After Project Indigo was launched last year to provide a “more natural (SLR-like) look” for iPhone photography, the Indigo camera app is now being updated with a suite of generative AI tools. And the change doesn’t rely upon Adobe’s own Firefly AI models. Adobe describes the […]

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I loved this portable DIY 35mm film scanner with built-in light, and it could save me a lot of money — but it’s not as simple as it sounds
 I loved this portable DIY 35mm film scanner with built-in light, and it could save me a lot of money — but it’s not as simple as it sounds

I have fallen in love with this scanner, but its equipment requirements mean it’s not for everyone.

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Kodak EC35 is a dirt-cheap point-and-shoot film camera
 Kodak EC35 is a dirt-cheap point-and-shoot film camera

Following the success of its $99 Kodak-branded Snapic A1, Reto Project is releasing the Kodak EC35, an even more affordable 35mm film camera for just $34.99. The EC35 certainly isn’t fancy. Its 25mm acrylic lens with a fixed f/10 aperture and 1/100 shutter speed basically put it on par with a drugstore disposable. The fact […]

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Which DJI camera should I buy? Here’s our essential guide to your options, including the results of our in-depth testing

Wondering whether to go Osmo Action or Pocket, or shake it up with a Nano? Here’s what you need to know.

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GoPro’s discounted Max 2 bundle includes $100 worth of accessories
 GoPro’s discounted Max 2 bundle includes $100 worth of accessories

A 360-degree camera is a great way to ensure you capture every bit of the action, but prices tend to be on the high end for models worth your attention. That’s why it’s notable that the GoPro Max 2 accessory bundle is discounted to $369 at Amazon (a dollar more at Best Buy and GoPro). […]

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A mosquito-hunting killer drone is available for preorder – and I have questions

Y Combinator-backed startup Tornyol has built a tiny autonomous drone that tracks mosquitoes by sonar and kills them mid-flight, with preorders open now. We look at the tech, the pricing, and the questions it raises about where the targeting stops.

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