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Camera Reviews News 30 August 2025 - 6 November 2025

Canon EOS R6 Mark III launches with 32.5MP sensor, 7K RAW video, and a $469 RF 45mm f/1.2: price, specs, release date (Nov. 6, 2025)

Canon EOS R6 Mark III launches with 32.5MP sensor, 7K RAW video, and a $469 RF 45mm f/1.2: price, specs, release date (Nov. 6, 2025)

Canon today unveiled the EOS R6 Mark III — a hybrid, full‑frame mirrorless built for creators who bounce between stills and video — alongside a headline‑grabbing RF 45mm f/1.2 STM prime that undercuts typical f/1.2 lens pricing by a wide margin. The R6 III adds a higher‑resolution 32.5‑megapixel sensor, open‑gate 7K capture, and faster media, while the compact 45mm ships next month for just $469.99. GlobeNewswire+1 What’s new on the EOS R6 Mark III Higher resolution without killing speed. Canon bumps the R6 line from 24MP to 32.5MP and still delivers 40 fps bursts with the electronic shutter, 12 fps
Amazon’s $100 Blink Arc Security Cam Glues Two Cameras Together for an Unbeatable 180° View

Amazon’s $100 Blink Arc Security Cam Glues Two Cameras Together for an Unbeatable 180° View

Blink Arc: How Dual Cameras Eliminate Blind Spots Amazon’s new Blink Arc is not a single fisheye camera – it literally “sticks two cameras into a single body” theverge.com. Each Blink Arc unit holds two Blink Mini 2K+ cameras in one angled, weatherproof bracket. The devices run off one power source and are mounted from a single point (on a wall, ceiling, or porch). In use, the Blink app links the two cameras as left and right, and software stitches their overlapping views into one live panorama. This gives you roughly a 180° horizontal view – ideal for covering a
Vivo X300’s ZEISS Lens Kit Shakes Up Smartphone Photography – A Phone That Thinks It’s a DSLR?

Vivo X300’s ZEISS Lens Kit Shakes Up Smartphone Photography – A Phone That Thinks It’s a DSLR?

Vivo X300 + ZEISS: A Smartphone Camera Dream Team Vivo’s upcoming X300 series is making waves in the mobile photography world, thanks to an unprecedented collaboration with ZEISS optics on an external lens kit. Vivo has partnered with the storied German lens manufacturer since the X60 series, co-engineering camera systems with ZEISS T✻ lens coatings and portrait modes inspired by classic ZEISS lenses. With the X300 line, this partnership goes beyond software tuning – Vivo is literally putting ZEISS glass on your phone. The entire X300 lineup (standard, Pro, and presumably Ultra) will support Vivo’s “vivo × ZEISS” 2.35× telephoto
23 September 2025
Nikon D810A in 2025: Astrophotography Beast or Outshined by Modern Cameras?

Nikon D810A in 2025: Astrophotography Beast or Outshined by Modern Cameras?

Introduction In early 2015, Nikon surprised the astronomy and photography world by “aiming for the stars” with the D810A, a specialized version of its D810 DSLR designed exclusively for astrophotography dpreview.com. This camera looked almost identical to a standard D810 on the outside, but its internals were tweaked for the night sky. Nikon equipped the D810A with a modified infrared-cut filter and firmware changes to make it exceptionally sensitive to the deep red glow of nebulae. For hobbyist and professional astrophotographers in 2015, it was a dream come true – a high-resolution, full-frame DSLR finally optimized for capturing the wonders
9 September 2025
Nikon Z6 III Review: 6K Video, 120fps Bursts & Next-Level Autofocus

Nikon Z6 III Review: 6K Video, 120fps Bursts & Next-Level Autofocus

Key Facts General Overview and Positioning The Nikon Z6 III sits in the sweet spot of Nikon’s full-frame Z series, positioned as a versatile enthusiast/prosumercamera that can handle just about anything. It succeeds the Z6 II (2020) and original Z6 (2018) as Nikon’s mid-range 24MP model, but elevates the line into a higher class. In fact, with its $2,500 price and beefed-up specs, the Z6 III directly competes with the likes of Sony’s a7 IV and Canon’s EOS R6 Mark II – all-rounder cameras for advanced users dpreview.com dpreview.com. Nikon intentionally timed the Z6 III’s release ahead of major events like the 2024 Olympics, aiming to give Nikon
9 September 2025
Leica Camera Lineup 2025: Every Model Compared (M, SL, Q & More Revealed)

Leica Camera Lineup 2025: Every Model Compared (M, SL, Q & More Revealed)

Leica M-Series Rangefinders (Digital) – M11 Family Leica’s iconic M cameras are manual-focus, full-frame rangefinders blending old-school operation with cutting-edge sensors. The current flagship Leica M11 (2022) uses a 60 MP backside-illuminated CMOS sensor and Leica’s unique “Triple Resolution” tech, letting you shoot at 60, 36, or 18 MP without crop leica-camera.com. This yields outstanding dynamic range (up to 15 stops at base ISO 64) and low-light performance for a sensor its size leica-camera.com. The M11 retains the classic M-mount for interchangeable Leica lenses and the optical rangefinder focusing mechanism. Notably, Leica omitted video and autofocus – true to rangefinder tradition, the
8 September 2025
The Ultimate Premium Compact Camera Showdown: Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GR IIIx vs Leica Q3

Fujifilm X100VI Review: The Little Retro Camera Taking Over 2025

Key Facts & Highlights Full Specifications and New Features The Fujifilm X100VI is the 6th-generation X100 series camera, and it brings major upgrades over the popular X100V. At its heart is a 40.2 MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor – the same high-resolution APS-C sensor found in Fuji’s latest flagship bodies (like the X-T5), replacing the 26 MP chip of the X100V. The detail gain is significant: photographers can now crop or print large with less quality loss, which is especially useful given the fixed lens. Notably, base ISO drops to 125 (from ISO 160 on the X100V), improving dynamic range in bright conditions.
8 September 2025
Sony’s 2025 Alpha Mirrorless Camera Showdown: From Flagship A1 to APS-C All-Stars

Sony’s 2025 Alpha Mirrorless Camera Showdown: From Flagship A1 to APS-C All-Stars

Key Takeaways Full-Frame Alpha Cameras (2025 Lineup) Flagship Speed Demons: Alpha 1 and Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 1 (A1): The Alpha 1 is Sony’s do-it-all flagship, combining high resolution and high speed. Its 50.1 MP full-frame sensor is stacked for fast readout, enabling up to 30 fps continuous shooting at full resolution. From our testing, “the Sony a1 is an incredibly effective photographic tool” that lets you capture decisive moments with ease dpreview.com. It offers 8K/30p video recording (and oversampled 4K up to 120p) without significant quality compromise dpreview.com. The A1’s autofocus is “truly excellent” dpreview.com – it can
Nikon Coolpix P1100 – Comprehensive Overview (September 2025)

Nikon Coolpix P1100 – Comprehensive Overview (September 2025)

The Nikon Coolpix P1100 was announced February 5, 2025 and began shipping in late February 2025 with an MSRP around $1,099 in the US and about £1,049 in the UK. It preserves the 125× NIKKOR zoom lens, covering 24–3000mm equivalent, with digital extension to 250× (6000mm) via Dynamic Fine Zoom. It uses a 16 MP 1/2.3-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor, capable of 4608×3456 stills and ISO 100–1600 (3200/6400 in manual modes). Dual Detect Optical VR provides 4.0 stops of stabilization, a downgrade in rating from the P1000’s 5 stops due to updated CIPA testing standards. A built-in 0.39-inch OLED EVF with
DJI Osmo 360 vs Osmo Pocket 3: The Ultimate Pocket Camera Showdown

DJI Osmo 360 vs Osmo Pocket 3: The Ultimate Pocket Camera Showdown

Overall Comparison: Osmo 360 vs Osmo Pocket 3 DJI’s Osmo 360 and Osmo Pocket 3 are both innovative “pocket” cameras, but they serve very different creative needs. Osmo 360 is DJI’s first 360° action camera, capable of capturing everything around you in immersive 8K resolution. It’s essentially a rugged dual-lens action cam that can also double as a wide-angle single-lens shooter. In contrast, Osmo Pocket 3 is a third-generation handheld gimbal camera – a tiny all-in-one video camera on a 3-axis stabilizer, built for smooth, cinematic footage on the go. Use Case Orientation: The core difference lies in their capture
Nikon Z5II Shocks the Camera World: A Budget Full-Frame That Punches Above Its Weight

Nikon Z5II Shocks the Camera World: A Budget Full-Frame That Punches Above Its Weight

A Bold “Entry-Level” That Redefines Full-Frame Value When Nikon pulled the wraps off the Nikon Z5II in April 2025, photographers were shocked at how far an “entry-level” full-frame camera could go. Succeeding 2020’s original Z5, the Mark II isn’t just a mild refresh – it’s a major leap that blurs the line between beginner and enthusiast models. Nikon officially bills it as an “intermediate-level” Z-mount mirrorless petapixel.com, but in practice the Z5II behaves like a higher-tier camera. It inherits tech from Nikon’s flagships (the Z8 and Z9) and even challenges mid-range competitors, all while hitting a price point that appeals
Canon EOS R50 V: Canon’s New Budget Vlogging Beast or Bust?

Canon EOS R50 V: Canon’s New Budget Vlogging Beast or Bust?

Key Facts about the Canon EOS R50 V Meet the EOS R50 V – Canon’s Video-Optimized Tiny Camera Canon’s EOS R50 V is essentially Canon’s answer to Sony’s ZV series and other “creator” cameras. It takes the beginner-friendly EOS R50 and retools it for video creators. The result is a small mirrorless camera built for vloggers and consumers focused on video dpreview.com. It retains what made the original R50 appealing (proven 24MP sensor, compact size, flip-out touchscreen), but introduces significant video upgrades and design changes to court the YouTube/TikTok crowd. Canon officially announced the R50 V in March 2025 alongside
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