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By admin, on April 18th, 2025
Polaroid has announced a new flip kind / compact camera + mini printer, a nice analog camera that captures and prints at the same moment. We generally call these kinds of cameras baby cameras or kids compact cameras, but it’s a great thing when you want to keep your memory personalised to yourself and not over the internet. You can print on the go and capture that completely different experience with this camera. If want a few pics on your albums or wall, then this is very suitable for your needs and comes at an affordable price.
Polaroid $200 Analog Camera Announced Press Release
Introducing the Polaroid Flip: The ultimate point-and-shoot instant camera for an analog life
- High quality shots every time thanks to a hyperfocal 4-lens system, sonar autofocus, Polaroid’s most powerful flash and new ‘scene analysis’ feature that warns when photos will be over or underexposed.
- Packed with iconic innovations from Polaroid’s 80-year photography legacy, all in one easy-to-use, point-and-shoot instant camera.
Tech-packed instant camera for sharper shots.
With a flippable lid for ultimate protection, the Polaroid Flip embodies 80 years of Polaroid innovation and iconic features. Flip is the best camera for everyone who wants to get great shots with ease.
- Hyperfocal 4-Lens System for beautifully sharp shots: Four automatically selected sweet spots, depending on the distance to the subject (0.65m, 0.85m, 1.2m, 2.5m) that ensure sharper focus across photography styles.
- Sonar Autofocus ensures your subject is always in focus: Sonar waves to determine subject distance and select the right lens, for maximum focal clarity, delivering crisp focus – even in the dark.
- Polaroid’s most powerful flash for any lighting condition: Located in the Flip’s ‘lid,’ this adaptive flash adjusts power based on subject distance, illuminating up to 4.5m away.
- Scene Analysis for well-exposed pictures, more often: Photographers receive an alert when the photo might be over or underexposed through the viewfinder LED, or when the subject is too close on the ‘lid’ display.
Instant photography over instant gratification.
Polaroid Flip is more than just a camera—it’s an invitation to embrace real-life moments. In this hyper-digitized, constantly doomscrolling, high-anxiety age, the Polaroid Flip offers a way to connect with life’s best moments – the real, tangible, analog ones; with eight pictures in a pack that will connect to life far more than 800 digital ones. Polaroid delivers a true analog experience: photos you can hold forever, not pixels lost in the cloud or forgotten on a phone. The Flip invites creators to simply live a life worth capturing, then click the Flip’s iconic red shutter button.
Available from April 29
The Polaroid Flip will be available for €219 / $199,99 / £199,99 / CNY 1699, – Check B&H Store and Amazon.com for its availability — with early access for members starting April 15. It launches on polaroid.com on April 29 and in retailers from May 13. Compatible with Polaroid i-Type & 600 film, the Flip is USB-C rechargeable and comes with a neck strap. It connects to the Polaroid app via Bluetooth®, offering newly optimized manual settings through the app, allowing full remote control. Additional features include Double Exposure and a Self-Timer mode, giving creators even more creative freedom.
By admin, on April 18th, 2025
Godox’s new TT520III flash has been released, a professional entry-level flash that weighs only 304 grams, with a GN33 index. Small size, big energy.
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Major Features
- 433MHz wireless system off-camera,
- 8-stop adjustable (1/128 to full power) ±1/3 stop fine-tuning
- 1.8 seconds recycle time, battery life supports 400 full power outputs,
- M/S1/S2 multi-mode switching,
- 330° horizontal + 120° angle adjustment,
- Universal hot shoe compatible with mainstream brands,
- Supports Ni-MH/AA batteries,
- Built-in reflector & diffuser,
- Compatible with S-R1/S-R2/PB960.
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By admin, on April 17th, 2025
Every year, the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) announces its prestigious awards, honoring the best of the best cameras and lenses of each category. Whether ur casual or pro, this list will surely help you to sort out the best camera or lens for you. Now lets explore the list of TIPA awards 2025
Best Cameras of 2025 – TIPA Award Winners
Here’s the full list of Best Cameras of 2025, according to TIPA:
| Category |
Winner |
| Best M43 Camera |
Olympus OM3 |
| Best APS-C Enthusiast Camera |
Nikon Z50 II |
| Best APS-C Compact System Camera |
Fujifilm X-M5 |
| Best Full-Frame Professional Camera |
Nikon Z6 III |
| Best High-End Full-Frame Pro Camera |
Sony Alpha 1 Mark II |
| Best Full-Frame Photo/Video Pro Camera |
Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
| Best Content Creator Camera |
Lumix S9 |
| Best Premium Camera |
Sigma BF |
| Best Medium Format Camera |
Fujifilm GFX100 RF |
| Best Ultra-Zoom Camera |
Nikon Coolpix P1100 |
| Best Smartphone for Photographers |
Xiaomi 15 Series |
✨ Editor’s Pick: The Nikon Z50 II is without a doubt one of the best APS-C Mirrorless cameras Nikon has ever made. It’s kinda win win camera for content shooters and photographers, and finally the best is R5 II with its finest core specification.
Best Lenses of 2025 – TIPA Lens Awards
TIPA also awarded the best lenses in the prime and zoom categories. Let’s explore that
| Category |
Winner |
| Best APS-C Wide-Angle Zoom |
7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II |
| Best Standard Zoom |
Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM |
| Best Ultra-Wide Zoom |
Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM |
| Best Superzoom Lens |
Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD |
| Best Enthusiast Telephoto |
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS |
| Best Professional Telephoto |
Canon 300-600mm f/4 DG OS |
| Best APS-C Travel Zoom |
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS |
| Best Portrait Lens |
Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II |
| Best Macro Lens |
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 |
| Best Power Zoom Lens |
Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 |
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By admin, on April 17th, 2025
Canon’s overall image division performed very well in the past; the business unit saw an 8.8% increase in sales, reaching 937.4 billion yen compared to the previous term.
Canon’s Imaging Business Booms
The key points that reflects the strong financial results from the report
- 8.8% increase in sales, reaching 937.4 billion yen.
- Success is driven by the launch of the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1.
- Growth in interchangeable-lens and network camera sales.
As for interchangeable-lens cameras, in August and November of last year, we launched new mirrorless cameras, namely the “EOS R5 Mark II,” a new mainstream model for professionals and enthusiasts, and the “EOS R1,” our flagship model, respectively. As a result, we maintained mirrorless camera sales growth as unit sales exceeded those of the previous term. The sales of interchangeable lenses also increased due to sales growth in high-value-added cameras, which led to net sales growth in the camera category overall. The network camera market keeps on growing with a continued focus on the security field. Sales of network cameras were sluggish in the first quarter due to inventory adjustments. However, after inventory adjustments were completed, we firmly secured growing demand by leveraging our powerful sales channels in Europe and the United States. As a result, we posted growth in both network camera hardware and software sales, which led to double-digit net sales growth also in this term. As a result, on a consolidated basis, sales for this business unit increased by 8.8% to 937.4 billion yen in comparison to the previous term
Toward Further Growth by Canon
Accelerating growth by creating attractive products and responding to increasingly diverse needs
As for digital cameras, it is important for us, as a leading company of cameras, to continue to provide attractive products to users, including younger generations, and to stimulate the market going forward. Canon will offer a lineup that satisfies both the demand for still image photography from professional photographers and camera enthusiasts, and for diverse video recording from social media users.
Demand for network cameras for surveillance applications continues to increase to ensure safety and security against disasters and crimes. At the same time, the need for in-store marketing and for production control at manufacturing sites is growing. Canon will accelerate its growth by responding to diversifying demand.
Next Stop: Video-Centric Growth
Take a look at the Canon’s strategic focus moving forward, the key points mentioned in the text are explained below
- Canon is actively targeting younger users and social media creators.
- There’s a shift toward diverse video recording needs.
- Canon aims to balance traditional photography demand with growing video content creation trends.
Canon Future Growth talks, as per the company text, Canon is focused on products that address the increasingly diverse needs of users. In the digital camera segment, the company aims to appeal to both professional photographers and enthusiasts with high-quality still image options, while also targeting younger generations and social media users with strong video capabilities.
As expected, we have seen the Canon R50V camera at the beginning of 2025, and now, for sure, we will see more market-driven announcements related to high-grade video dedicated consumer mirrorless cameras.
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By admin, on April 17th, 2025
There has been talk that we will have the new Nikon Z9 Mark II camera before the 2026 Olympics. If you look at the trend in the past. We have witnessed that Nikon and Canon were usually seen announcing their flagship bodies before the Olympics. Now it’s almost 4 years since the Z9 — the original Z9 was announced before the 2022 ( before Winter Olympics). Just after that, Nikon Z8 was announced in May 2023, which carries approximately 90% of the same core specifications we have in this Z8., The Nikon Z8 announcement has also disturbed the sales cycle of the Nikon Z9 camera, and many professionals prefer to buy the Nikon Z8 instead of the Nikon Z9.
Matt Irwin (Nikon Pro) has said in one his recent video that there strong possibility “Winter Olympics is a long way off but of course it’s not it’s roughly a year away and thus that sort of time frame would make a lot of sense to me and it would get us back to a Olympic cycle which is something that Nikon kind of adhered to mostly adhered to through the DSLR flagship era…”
Table: Nikon Flagship Camera Releases and Olympic Connections
| Olympic Event |
Year |
Nikon Flagship Camera |
Release Date |
Camera Type |
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| Sydney Summer Olympics |
2000 |
Nikon D1H |
February 2001 (announced 2000) |
DSLR |
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| Athens Summer Olympics |
2004 |
Nikon D2H/D2Hs |
July 2003 (D2H), February 2005 (D2Hs) |
DSLR |
|
| Beijing Summer Olympics |
2008 |
Nikon D3 |
August 2007 |
DSLR |
|
| London Summer Olympics |
2012 |
Nikon D4 |
January 2012 |
DSLR |
|
| Rio Summer Olympics |
2016 |
Nikon D5 |
January 2016 |
DSLR |
|
| Tokyo Summer Olympics (postponed to 2021) |
2020/2021 |
Nikon D6 |
February 2020 |
DSLR |
|
| Beijing Winter Olympics |
2022 |
Nikon Z9 |
October 2021 |
Mirrorless |
|
| Paris Summer Olympics |
2024 |
Nikon Z9 (firmware updates) |
No new flagship (firmware updates in 2023–2024) |
Mirrorless |
|
| Milan/Cortina Winter Olympics |
2026 |
Nikon Z9 II (rumored) |
Expected late 2025/early 2026 |
Mirrorless |
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The Winter Olympics will start from February 6 to February 22, in 2026, so there is a very high probability we will see the announcement of the Nikon Z9 Mark II camera in the 4th quarter of 2025, since it has to become available during the Olympics for shooting.
Nikon Z9 Mark II Camera Expected specification
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A 45 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor inside the camera
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Introduction of Expeed 8 image processor
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Enhanced video integration from RED video technology, potentially more improved 8K video capabilities
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Enhanced with Expeed 8 image processor, a lot of work can be done in the AI AF zone as well as in the performance part of the camera
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Content Credentials: Support for authenticity features
A late 2025 announcement (development announcement rumored) with a release in early 2026 leaves a tight window for pros to adopt the Z9 II before the Olympics. Nikon’s rushed Z9 launch in 2021 faced criticism for incomplete features, later fixed via firmware, suggesting a need for thorough testing. Let’s see what they can bring in front of us in Z9 II.
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By admin, on April 15th, 2025
Official Announcement: SIGMA BF Cameras in Short Supply. Recently, Sigma’s official announcement came, stating that due to the pre-order volume of their BF cameras far exceeding expectations, they are currently in a state of short supply. Customers who place orders now may have to wait a little longer to receive their products.
As per the latest Petapixel report, Sigma can only make nine BF cameras per day as per their current capacity of making BF cameras. which is an extremely low level, so it’s a usual thing that it will always remain short in supply always till they upsacle their production line.
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By admin, on April 15th, 2025
Nikon Z9 Firmware 5.2 Released in China and japan, and I hope and expect it will become available to other countries soon. Take a look at the details of the update
Translated version of the same
- • Now supports the “NX Field”* function, a remote photography system for businesses.
- * For an overview of NX Field and instructions on how to use NX Field, please visit the NPS website.
- NPS (Nikon Professional Services) website (English)
- *The smart device app “NX Field” is not available in some countries and regions.
- • The following bugs have been fixed:
- – In rare cases, when pressing the playback button after repeatedly shooting continuous shots, not all images would be displayed correctly.
- – In M mode, when taking continuous shots after changing the exposure, the exposure would occasionally be incorrect.
- – When a camera with the following settings is used as a linked release remote camera, the AF on the remote camera will be activated when the master camera’s shutter is pressed halfway.
- ▸ [Customization Menu] > a6 [Half-press AF lens activation] set to [Off]
[Custom Setting Menu]>a6 [Half-Press Shutter Drive AF]> [AF-ON Button Only]
What Is Nikon NX Field?
For those who don’t know about NX Field, the Nikon NX Field is a professional-grade remote shooting app from Nikon currently available for iOS apps for iPhones and iPads, first launched in June 2021, designed for agencies and pros to cover any event or game with multiple cameras flawlessly
- Control up to 10 cameras (one master, nine remotes) via wired LAN, wireless LAN, or 4G/5G networks.
- Adjust settings remotely, from autofocus to exposure, using the NX Field app on a smartphone or tablet (iPhone 8 or later, iPad Pro 2018+).
- Transfer images instantly to FTP servers for rapid publishing—crucial for newsrooms and sports agencies.
- Sync shutters for multi-angle shots, perfect for capturing that game-winning goal from every perspective.
Added support for enterprise users’ “NX Field” remote shooting system. Take a look at the features of the NX field software that you can do with your app
- Realizing shutter release, setting changes, and FTP image transmission of up to 10 remote cameras synchronized with a master camera via wired LAN cable.
- Wired LAN connection ensures reliable remote camera shutter release even in situations where many photographers are shooting with remote cameras via radio waves at once.
- Synchronization is also compatible with Wi-Fi connection using WT-5/6 Wireless Transmitters.
- The status of remote cameras, including connection status, latest shutter-release time, etc., can be confirmed from a master camera in order to avoid unintended errors.
- A smart device with the NX Field application installed can be used to change settings and check live view images of remote cameras, allowing for operation in narrow spaces or remote shooting from a distant location.
- Automatic FTP image transmission during synchronized shooting of a master and remote cameras as well as while changing camera settings via a smart device with the NX Field application.
- Easy recovery from FTP server network errors by remotely reconnecting to the server.
- Easy switching between shooting with a master camera only, with remote cameras only, or with both the master and remote cameras, which helps to avoid capturing unnecessary images and ensures that only the desired images are transferred.
- Autofocusing is possible with remote cameras from a master camera or smart device with the NX Field application.
- Remote shooting via the Internet, such as 4G/5G mobile network, is possible.
- The robotics of Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited can also be synchronized with a master camera.
- Silent remote shooting with compatible Z series cameras* for expanded shooting scenarios.
The content is updated on April 15, 2025
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