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Nikon Z-Mount Drama Heats Up as Sirui and Meike Lenses Vanish

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In January, news broke that Nikon had filed a lawsuit against Viltrox in China concerning patents related to Nikon Z-mount technology. A couple of weeks later, Viltrox said that despite the lawsuit, it was not adjusting its lens development roadmap. New reports this week claim that lens makers Sirui (China) and Meike (Hong Kong) have both stopped Nikon Z lenses, which is quite the coincidence given the ongoing legal situation with Viltrox. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

vivo Debuts Revamped X300 Ultra Video Camera System at MWC 2026

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vivo is taking mobile videography to new lengths in a very literal sense with the X300 Ultra, putting a professional cinema camera into your pocket. This means filmmakers and content creators can now capture professional-grade footage anytime, anywhere, without compromising on quality or creative control. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Honor Put a Robotic Camera Gimbal in a Smartphone

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What happens when you put a small robot into a smartphone and let it control the camera? Honor’s Robot Phone is essentially built on that premise as an Android phone with a built-in gimbal. And the company says it will become a finished product coming to market at some point in 2026, starting in China first. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Apple’s New $599 MacBook Neo Runs on an iPhone 16 Pro Chip

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Apple has announced a brand-new, low-cost laptop, the MacBook Neo. Starting at $599, it is Apple's most aggressively priced MacBook ever, and it sports an Apple A18 Pro chip, like the one the company used in its iPhone 16 Pro smartphones. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Apple Debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips for Demanding Pro Workflows

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Apple has announced the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, both built to power professional creative workflows. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Peak Design Travel Backpack 2-in-1 Review: Much Improved

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In 2018, I reviewed the Peak Design Travel Backpack for Imaging Resource and while that review has since disappeared from the Internet, I can still recall my feelings in extreme detail: I hated it. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel

Peak Design Launches Four New Travel Line Bags for Adventurous Photographers

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Peak Design is expanding its award-winning Travel Line of carrying solutions with four new travel bags, launching first on Kickstarter. The new bags, including the Travel Backpack 2-in-1, Travel Weekender 25L, Travel Backpack 20L, and Travel Crossbody 3L, are built with modern travelers in mind, including photographers gearing up for weekend getaways and extended photo adventures. [ Read More ] from PetaPixel