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technology17 days ago•14 min saved

Xiaomi 17T duo debuts as Leica telephoto flagships with preorder perks

Promo material confirms Xiaomi’s 17T and 17T Pro as Leica-branded telephoto flagships with a lower starting price than the 17. The 17T is tipped to use a Dimensity 8500 chip, 6,500mAh battery, 6.59” 120Hz display, and a 5x Leica Summilux telephoto (up to 120x digital zoom) under HyperOS with HyperAI; preorder bundles reportedly include Redmi Headphones Neo (17T) and headphones plus Smart Band 10 (17T Pro), with a global reveal on May 28 and leaked European pricing.

via Notebookcheck|

#leica #preorder-bonuses #technology

technology22 days ago•4 min saved

Sony Gives Xperia 1 a Bold Square-Camera Makeover

Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII rethinks its look with a square camera block and a much larger telephoto sensor, backed by an AI camera assistant, stronger speakers, and a top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage; it ships in Europe/Asia starting at £1,399, includes a 5,000mAh battery and 30W charging, but will not be released in North America and will receive four years of OS updates.

via The Verge|

#camera #smartphones #sony

technology26 days ago•4 min saved

Nikon Develops 120-300mm f/2.8 S with Built-In 1.4x Teleconverter

Nikon is developing the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S for its full-frame Z-mount, a high-end telephoto zoom with a built-in 1.4× teleconverter that extends its reach to 120–420mm. It’s positioned as a successor to the discontinued AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR and targets sports and other fast-action photography, but Nikon has not announced launch timing or pricing; a preview image hints at features like customizable controls and a rotatable tripod collar.

via PetaPixel|

#built-in-teleconverter #nikkor-z #nikon

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Sony's 100-400mm GM leaks hint at upcoming telephoto alongside A7VI

A leaked image allegedly shows Sony's new 100-400mm f/4.5 GM lens, slated to be announced with the A7VI in May. Rumors suggest an internal zoom length similar to the FE 200-600mm G and pricing near the FE 50-150mm F2 GM, with chatter about the A7rVI's 67MP sensor and new body.

via SonyAlphaRumors|

#a7vi #lens #rumors

tech1 month ago•23 min saved

Oppo Find X9 Ultra: Hasselblad-grade camera system meets global release

Oppo has globally launched the Find X9 Ultra, a flagship camera phone co-developed with Hasselblad that packs a five-sensor system (200MP main, 200MP 3x tele, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP multispectral True Color, and 50MP 10x optical tele) with a Quintuple Prism periscope enabling 10x optical zoom (up to 20x with in-sensor cropping). It features a 6.82-inch 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, a 7,050mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, and advanced video options including 4K/60p Dolby Vision and 8K. Available May 8 in the UK, Europe, and most global markets outside North America, starting at £1,449 for 12GB+512GB, with an optional Hasselblad Earth Explorer Kit.

via Digital Camera World|

#camera-phone #find-x9-ultra #hasselblad

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Canon's Cine-Servo 40-1200mm Extends Reach Without Changing Size

Canon announces the Cine-Servo 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8, a wider and longer successor to the 50-1000mm that preserves size and weight (6.6 kg, ~16 in). It adds a built-in 1.5x extender (1800mm in Super35 and full-frame coverage), switches to a native RF mount with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, and supports faster zoom via a new USB-C Drive Unit. The lens zooms from 40mm to 1200mm (T5.0 until 560mm, then T10.8 at the end), and will ship in September for about $79,999, remaining compatible with existing rigs and workflows.

via PetaPixel|

#40-1200mm #canon #cine-servo

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Oppo Find X9 Ultra primed with sweeping camera upgrades, 200 MP main sensor and Hasselblad bundle

Oppo teases the Find X9 Ultra with upgrades across all cameras, including a rumored 200 MP main sensor and increased light intake on telephoto and ultra-wide lenses. A Hasselblad Earth Explorer Master Set is offered, and the phone is expected to launch April 21, setting up a high-stakes camera comparison with rivals.

via PhoneArena|

#200-mp-sensor #camera #find-x9-ultra

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

Vivo expands X300 Ultra into international markets with 400mm Zeiss telephoto lens

Vivo unveiled the X300 Ultra at Mobile World Congress 2026, signaling a push into international markets with a flagship featuring a 200MP telephoto sensor and a pro-oriented ecosystem that includes a SmallRig camera cage and a 400mm Zeiss Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra. The phone supports high-end video workflows (4K/120fps Dolby Vision, ACES) and an ecosystem that reads connected lenses, offering up to about 8x optical zoom with the extender and strong stabilization, though pricing and US availability were not announced.

via Engadget|

#mwc-2026 #technology #telephoto

technology4 months ago•10 min saved

Honor Magic 8 Pro Faces off Against Galaxy S25 Ultra in Camera Shootout

Honor’s Magic 8 Pro adds a 200 MP telephoto with 3.7x zoom and a 50 MP main sensor to take on Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra, but the real-world sample gallery suggests the S25 Ultra still holds the edge in overall camera performance, especially with zoom and sensor quality; the piece includes a full camera-specs comparison and invites readers to judge the results.

via PhoneArena|

#camera-comparison #galaxy-s25-ultra #honor-magic-8-pro

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8: The Future of Foldable Smartphones?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumored to feature camera upgrades, including a higher-resolution 12MP telephoto lens and a 50MP ultrawide sensor, building on the Galaxy Z Fold 7's camera system, with an expected release around July 2026.

via SamMobile|

#camera-upgrades #galaxy-z-fold-8 #samsung

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

iOS 17.2: Camera Upgrades and New Features for iPhone Users

Apple's iOS 17.2 update for the iPhone 15 Pro introduces improved telephoto camera focusing speed, support for spatial video, and the new Journal app. The update enhances the focus speed when capturing small faraway objects on the 5x telephoto camera, as well as the 3x camera. Spatial videos are designed to look three-dimensional when viewed on the Apple Vision Pro headset. Users can check for the update in the Settings app and enable spatial video recording in the Camera settings.

via Digital Camera World|

#camera #ios-172 #iphone-15-pro

technology3 years ago•3 min saved

Pixel 8 series to feature impressive camera upgrades and software features.

Google's upcoming Pixel 8 and 8 Pro will continue the trend of giving the pricier phone an optical advantage, with the 8 Pro having an upgraded ultrawide camera using Sony's 64-megapixel IMX787 sensor. Both phones will share the same 50-megapixel Samsung Isocell GN2 primary sensor. The Pixel 8 will have a lesser ultrawide camera and no telephoto lens, while the 8 Pro's telephoto camera will be a 48-megapixel Samsung system capable of 5x optical zoom. The Pixel 8 series may also debut Google's Magic Editor tool for AI-based photo editing.

via The Verge|

#camera #google #pixel-8