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Xiaomi unveils a special edition of its Xiaomi 15 Ultra, designed to patina like a classic Leica camera. A one-off, this collector's model will never be marketed, much to the dismay of collectors.
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Sony surprises everyone by unveiling the RX1R III, the latest iteration of its full-frame compact camera. This new version features a 61 MP sensor, a noticeably improved autofocus, all packed into the same tiny body. 10 years later, the direct competitor to the Leica Q3 has arrived.
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A photographer adds a decorative silver lever to his Fujifilm X100VI, for gesture and style.
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Nikon has rolled out the v3.00 update for its Z8, bringing some nice new features. But this version also raises incompatibilities with certain third-party lenses, notably Tamron. We take stock.
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Nikon Z8 firmware v3.00 adds pixel shift with focus stacking, custom image styles and a focus limiter.
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The Xiaomi 15 Ultra gets a makeover. The Chinese manufacturer's flagship benefits from new colors and a new grip with a more minimalist design.
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With the eufyMake UV Printer E1, presented as "the first UV printer with a personal 3D texture", Anker Innovations is shaking up a technology hitherto reserved for industrial workshops.
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Sigma rolls out the first v1.01 firmware update for its BF full-format hybrid, launched last February. It incorporates several fixes, including greater compatibility with L-mount lenses.
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Yashica is reinventing its FX-D SLRs in a digital version, and is using Kickstarter to fund the project. Offered in 3 variants FX-D 100, FX-D 300 and FX-D S300, this series focuses on retro charm and the film experience with the advantages of digital, which seems to be a strong trend.
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GoPro is offering a new version of its flagship action camera, the Hero13 Black, in a forest green limited edition. Inspired by the natural hues of vegetation, this finish provides an original, discreet look.
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Rollei, the historic German brand, is back with an AF 85 mm f/1.8 lens. This luminous fixed focal length, its first for Sony and Nikon full-format hybrids, evokes similar models offered by Viltrox or 7Artisans.
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Leica unveils Monopan 50, its first 35 mm black and white film. Although production of the film is outsourced, it reflects Leica's high-end positioning.
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Peak Design launches the Pro Tripods: taller, sturdier, and more functional tripods—while remaining compact.
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Sigma unveils its new APS-C zoom lens, the Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art, the brightest zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras with Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Sony E, and Leica L mounts.
