A new report alleges that Apple is not only planning to shrink the size of its FaceID sensor chip but also scale down the size of the large front-facing “notch” at the top of the display thanks mostly to a redesigned front-facing camera.
Spotted by MacRumors, DigiTimes has reported that Apple plans to scale down the die size of the Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL) chips that are…
Vazen has announced its latest anamorphic lens in the 50mm T2.1 1.8x, which adds what the company calls an “ultra-wide-angle option.” It is available in either Canon EF or PL mounts.
Vazen is a Chinese-based lens manufacturer that exclusively makes anamorphic lenses for…
Researchers have designed a new, dual camera platform with the aim of making up for the poor resolution output that comes with most 360-degree cameras.
360-degree field of view cameras of varying types and price ranges have been available in consumer and specialist security…
The Best iPhone Camera Apps of 2021
May 14, 2021
Just as there is hardly a one-size-fits-all best DSLR or best mirrorless camera for any given user, there is certainly not any single best application for everyone. Users’ needs and preferences vary wildly, especially considering the extensive capabilities of today’s iPhones.
It is estimated that nearly 1.5 trillion photos will be taken this year alone. Of those, approximately 92% will be…
The Fujifilm X-E4, announced in January, is the last Fujifilm camera to use the company’s X-Trans IV sensor, according to a new report. The sensor was first introduced on the X-T3 and later found its way into several other cameras over the course of the last three years.
Olympus E-M10 Mark IV sample gallery updated
May 14, 2021
The Olympus E-M10 IV is a well-designed Micro Four Thirds camera aimed at entry-level users and it has a solid JPEG engine for nice images right out of the camera. With the completion of our full review, we added a ton of photos to our gallery of sample images, and just for…
Polaroid has been on a tear of partnerships and collaborations over the past several months, the latest of which is a deal with Fendi that covers a Polaroid OneStep Close-Up 600 in a “FF Vertigo Motif” that is on sale now for $950.
Part of Fendi’s Summer 2021 “Capsule Collection” — which features “70s references and 90s vibes” — the collaboration sees a Polaroid OneStep Close-Up…
Kolari Vision has announced a new UV Protection Lens Filter that is so tough, it can survive a fall from 135 feet (41m), which the company proves in the video above.
As can be seen, the filter survives the drop with what looks like nothing more than a minor scuff on the…
Zeiss Lens Families Are Named After Birds
May 13, 2021
In the past decade, Zeiss has launched a number of new lens lines for DSLR and mirrorless cameras with unusual-sounding names such as Batis, Otus, and Milvus. Perhaps you own one of these lenses, but did you know that each of those lens lines is named after a bird?
After…
A new design leak alleges that for the first time in a while, Google is going to dramatically change how its next smartphone will look. The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will allegedly sport an all-new design with a very unusual camera array.
Jon Prosser, who is known mainly for his leaks and rumors surrounding Apple products, today released renders of Google’s upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6…
