Sony's Stacked Sensor Tech
Sony's stacked sensor designs are a key factor in the speed of its cameras, enabling high burst rates and fast video frame rates.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
GoPro is merging with Starman Optical for $285 million, pivoting to AI and defense optics while continuing its camera business. Separately, Sony is reportedly developing an APS-C stacked sensor, potentially for future cameras like an A6900. Panasonic is also refreshing four lenses with improved close-up photography features, and Dyson has launched a smart toothbrush with an integrated camera streaming live dental footage. Watch for further details on Sony's APS-C sensor plans and the impact of GoPro's strategic shift.
Gear
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Panasonic Refreshes Four Lenses for Improved Close-Up Photography
Panasonic Japan is refreshing four popular lenses in mid-September to address issues with close-up photography, specifically reflections.
Dyson Integrates Camera into Toothbrush for Live Dental Views
Dyson has launched a smart toothbrush with an integrated 100,000-pixel macro camera that streams live video of the user's mouth to a phone app.
Reviews
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William Patino's Guide to Adding Depth in Landscape Photography
Photographer William Patino offers a three-part approach to creating depth in landscape images, moving beyond flat compositions.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra Wins EISA Photo & Video Smartphone Award
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra has received the EISA Photo & Video Smartphone 2026-2027 award, recognized for its advanced camera capabilities and versatility.
Opinion
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Impractical Camera Accessories Miss the Mark
The author argues that camera accessories should offer practical benefits, either by improving image quality or enhancing the photography workflow.
News
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Australian Animal Photography Awards
The 2026 NZIPP Iris Awards in Australia have announced their winners, with Charlotte Reeves taking the "Animal" category for her dramatic outdoor dog portraits.
GoPro Merges with Starman Optical
GoPro has agreed to merge with Starman Optical in a $285 million deal, aiming to pivot towards AI data center hardware and defense optics.