Though Leica occupies a proportionally small amount of the camera market, its products are always eagerly anticipated by professional photographers worldwide. And with the latest reports suggesting we could get a Leica M11-D release date before the end of September 2024, fans of this premium camera brand have something else to add to their wishlists. Leica M11-D Release Date Rumors This report comes to us from the appropriately-named Leica Rumors site, which has followed up on previous reports of the M11-D’s development with the claim that we could see official word this coming week.... (read more)

The term “action camera” is far too broad: most consumers won’t really know what you’re referring to if you mention them in general conversation. Mention a GoPro, however, and the recognition instantly clicks. Thanks to some stellar marketing over a decade ago, GoPro has established itself as the household name for durable consumer-grade videos. With the upcoming release of the GoPro Hero 13 and GoPro Hero models, we’ve seen the brand continue to show its power - even though the specifications aren’t all that impressive in the greater scheme of the market. So competitors like DJI, with... (read more)

Nikon has only released one camera so far for 2024. And it looks like we may be getting another camera announcement soon. Recently, the specs for the upcoming Nikon Z50 II have started appearing online indicating that the camera may be announced soon. Nikon Rumors revealed that the upcoming camera will have a redesigned body and inherit some of the features found on the Nikon Z6 III. Industry experts have touted the Nikon Z50 II as the successor to the Nikon D500. Many photographers have been waiting for Nikon to release a professional-level APS-C mirrorless camera with high burst rates... (read more)

The L-Mount Alliance continues to prosper, with popular third-party lenses like this Samyang zoom lens being updated for the mounting, as well as new camera units continuing to employ it in their design. And with the announcement of this Leica 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens, their repertoire continues to grow. Adding this high-end constant-aperture zoom lens to their arsenal is sure to delight Leica fans - those who can afford it, anyway… Leica 70-200mm f/2.8 Lens Out Now: Price and Pre Order The Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens is now available, in-person via Leica stores or... (read more)

We recently reported on the decline in camera sales worldwide with the advent of the smartphone camera, based on data that made the camera industry appear on the brink of collapse. This is still a market measured in the millions, however, as a recent report by Nikkei Magazine highlights. Using data provided by CIPA - the alliance of camera manufacturers that includes major brands such as Canon, Nikon and Sony - the magazine has highlighted the approximate market share of the largest camera brands, in proportion to the millions of units sold in 2023. With 3.34 million units sold in the... (read more)

The DJI Neo is available now, having been teased earlier in the week and preceded by a suite of leaks. Though the reception among die-hard DJI fans has been frosty, with many disappointed by the unveiling of a new lightweight drone, we’re cautiously optimistic here. As an entry-level drone for consumers, we think this unit has some promise. It may not be the apex of drone technology, but it isn’t trying to be. With a base price of $199.99, this tiny drone is one of the most affordable on the market. Although this price is light on accessories, the physical lightness of the drone... (read more)