Xsnap 7 Pro Merges Rugged Phone with Detachable POV Camera
The Xsnap 7 Pro smartphone features a unique detachable 50MP POV camera, designed to merge the rugged phone niche with action camera functionality.
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Monday, September 7, 2026
DJI has launched the Osmo 360 II, a flagship 360-degree camera featuring a new 1-inch HDR sensor, 8K/60fps capture, and user-replaceable lenses. Fujifilm also announced its new XF 400mm f/4.5 supertelephoto lens. Meanwhile, Sony dominates Japan's best-selling camera charts, holding half the top ten spots, led by the A7C II. Keep an eye on further announcements expected this week.
Gear
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Sony Dominates Japan's Top 10 Camera Sales
Sony has captured half of the top ten best-selling camera spots at major Japanese retailer Kitamura for August 2026.
New Fujifilm Lens
Fujifilm has launched the Fujinon XF 400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR, a supertelephoto lens for X mirrorless cameras with optical image stabilization.
New 1-Inch HDR Sensor and User-Replaceable Lenses
DJI has launched the Osmo 360 II at IFA 2026, featuring a new 1-inch square HDR image sensor for 8K/60fps 360-degree video with 14.5 stops of dynamic range.
Reviews
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Kofi Yeboah Showcases Sony FX5 Capabilities
A collection of their top work, highlighting the capabilities of the Sony FX5 camera.
With a built-in solar panel
The Spypoint Flex-S-Dark trail camera features a built-in solar panel and dual-SIM cellular connectivity, aiming for set-and-forget simplicity.
Opinion
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Photography's Evolving Challenges
Despite increased accessibility and lower running costs, modern photography presents significant challenges.
Subtraction for Clearer Images
Photographer Pat Kay asserts that cluttered images lack a clear subject, not necessarily an excess of elements.
Photography's Return to Film Aesthetics
Despite the initial embrace of digital, there's a noticeable resurgence in film-based products and rhetoric.
News
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Photographer Captures Award-Winning Tropicbird Image Above Volcano
Nature photographer Liron Gertsman captured an award-winning image of a white-tailed tropicbird rising above volcanic gases and red lava at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
Street Photography Africa Book Blurs Fashion and Documentary Lines
The publication 'Street Photography Africa,' curated by Nadine Barth and Azu Nwagbogu and published by Thames & Hudson, questions established norms of street photography.
Three Announcements Expected This Week
The photography and videography industry is set for a busy week, with Ordinary Filmmaker confirming three significant announcements.