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DJI Pocket 4 handheld gimbal camera — leaked design render DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Launched: 4K/240fps, 107GB Storage, $499 — But Not For US Buyers April 18, 2026 Colombian authorized dealer DroneTechx has leaked the DJI Osmo Pocket 4's April 20 launch date, pre-sale pricing, and key specs including a 1-inch sensor, 4K/120fps video, built-in LED light, and physical joystick controls.
TIPA World Awards 2026 editorial hero — camera, lens, and gold medals on a dark slate surface TIPA World Awards 2026: Best Cameras, Lenses & Photo Gear of the Year April 17, 2026 The 2026 TIPA World Awards honor 40 products — Canon EOS R6 Mark III, Sony Alpha 7 V, Ricoh GR IV, Sigma 35mm F1.2 Art, and the $509 TTArtisan tilt-shift top a 22-camera-and-lens winners list judged by 24 international photo magazines.
nab show 2026 preview featured.jpg?w=345&h=230&scale NAB Show 2026 Preview: 12 Launches Photographers Need to Watch April 16, 2026 NAB Show 2026 opens April 18 in Las Vegas. Here are the 12 launches that actually matter for photographers and hybrid creators — from Viltrox's APO autofocus debut to GoPro's Mission 1 cinema lineup, with lenses, cameras, field kit, and software all covered.
viltrox evo apo nab 2026 featured.jpg?w=345&h=230&scale Viltrox to Unveil First Large-Aperture APO Autofocus Lens at NAB 2026 April 16, 2026 Viltrox is about to unveil its first large-aperture APO autofocus lens at NAB 2026 on April 20, alongside expanded L-mount glass, new EPIC cinema primes, DL-mount Raze optics for the DJI Ronin 4D, and the NexusFocus autofocus adapter.
vivo x300 ultra global launch.jpg?w=345&h=230&scale Vivo X300 Ultra Goes Global: The Camera Phone the West Ignored Is Now Available to Buy April 15, 2026 The Vivo X300 Ultra launches globally April 24 with dual 200MP Zeiss cameras, 4K/120fps Dolby Vision video, and optional 400mm telephoto lenses. European pre-orders start April 16 from €1,900. Reviewers are calling it the best camera phone of 2026.
gopro mission 1 camera lineup.jpg?w=345&h=230&scale GoPro Mission 1: 8K Cinema Cameras With a 50MP 1-Inch Sensor and Interchangeable Lenses April 15, 2026 GoPro unveils the Mission 1 series — three compact cinema cameras with a 50MP 1-inch sensor, 8K/60fps video, and an interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lens option. Pre-orders open May 21.
dji avata 360 us release featured.jpg?w=345&h=230&scale DJI Avata 360 Now on Sale in the US: Pricing, Bundles, and What to Know April 14, 2026 The DJI Avata 360 is now available for purchase in the United States. Starting at $719, DJI's first 360-degree FPV drone captures 8K/60fps spherical video through dual 1-inch sensors and offers a traditional 4K single-lens mode.
gopro layoffs gp3 camera 2026.jpg?w=345&h=230&scale GoPro Is Cutting 23% of Staff — Right Before Launching Its Next Camera April 12, 2026 GoPro is laying off 145 employees while betting everything on the GP3 processor and a new lineup of cameras debuting at NAB Show. With market share below 10%, can a custom 5nm chip save the company?
nikon april 2026 rebates featured.jpg?w=345&h=230&scale Nikon USA April Rebates Are Back Bigger Than March — Up to $4,800 Off Before Tariff Prices Bite April 12, 2026 Nikon has increased its US rebates for April after trimming them in March. Save up to $4,800 on cameras and lenses — including $700 off the Z6III and $800 off the Z8 — before tariff-driven price hikes make these deals disappear. Ends May 3.
artemis ii earthset featured.jpg?w=345&h=230&scale How AI-Generated Artemis II Images Fooled Millions — and How to Spot the Fakes April 10, 2026 AI-generated “Artemis II” photos went viral within hours of the lunar flyby. Here’s what really happened, how the fakes fooled fact-checkers, and a six-point checklist every photographer should use before sharing a space image.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art lens on white pedestal with dramatic lighting Sigma Launches 35mm F1.4 DG II Art and AF Cine 28-105mm T3 FF — Both Shipping April 16 April 8, 2026 Sigma announces two major lenses: a redesigned 35mm F1.4 Art that's 20% lighter at $1,059, and a full-frame autofocus cinema zoom at $3,399. Both arrive April 16, 2026 in L-Mount and Sony E-mount.
Earth photographed from the Artemis II Orion spacecraft on its way to the Moon Artemis II First Moon Photos: Every Camera Aboard and the Stunning Images Coming Back April 5, 2026 NASA's Artemis II crew has sent back the first photos of Earth from deep space in 50+ years. Here's every camera aboard — from Nikon D5 DSLRs to a last-minute Z9 and GoPros on the solar wings.
Lensbaby Twist 28 pancake lens product render showing the compact Petzval-inspired wide-angle lens Lensbaby Twist 28: Wide-Angle Petzval Pancake Lens Launches at $189 April 5, 2026 Lensbaby launches the Twist 28, a 28mm f/3.5 pancake lens with swirling Petzval-style bokeh. Available in five mirrorless mounts at $189.95, shipping mid-April 2026.
DJI Lito 1 and Lito X1 leaked product images showing both drones side by side DJI Lito 1 & Lito X1: First Leaked Product Images Reveal DJI’s New Drone Line April 4, 2026 Leaked product images reveal DJI's upcoming Lito 1 and Lito X1 — two sub-250g foldable drones with 360° obstacle avoidance and O5 transmission, launching Q2 2026.
DJI Mini drone hovering in flight against a clear sky DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo Drops to $1,099 — $500 Off With RC 2, Batteries, and More April 3, 2026 DJI slashes $500 off the Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with RC 2 controller, bringing it to $1,099. The sub-249g drone bundle includes three batteries, ND filters, and a shoulder bag.

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