We have some very exciting rumors related to the upcoming Nikon DX lenses, and these are not just standard DX lenses — these are Pro-DX lenses. According to the latest renders we have from the rumor mill, Nikon is about to announce a 35mm f/1.8 Macro as well as a 16-50mm f/2.8 equivalent lens. These two lenses are in the announcement pipeline and will elevate the DX camera user experience to the next level. Let’s discuss the set of information we have related to the upcoming lenses.
Both of these lenses are coming for professionals or high-end APS-C DX camera users. Although, you can even use these lenses on your Nikon Z30, Z50, Zfc, or any of the existing APS-C DX cameras.
The Nikon Z DX MC 35mm f/1.8 Macro – A Versatile Prime Lens for Close-Ups and Portraits
The 35mm f/1.8 Macro lens will be an amazing prime lens for DX camera users. With the f/1.8 fast aperture, the lens will be an excellent tool for low-light photography, as well as creating creamy bokeh background blur. At the very same time, with the help of a 1:1 capture ratio, you can capture extreme close-ups of your subjects — ideal for capturing macro and portraits.
Nikon Z DX MC 35mm f/1.8 Lens Specification [Expected]
Normal-length prime lens is designed for DX-format Nikon Z-mount cameras and provides a 52.5mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture for working in low-light conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field for working with selective focus techniques.
ED and aspherical lens elements provide optimal correction of coma and chromatic aberration, and a fluorine coating reduces dirt, water, and smudges from sticking to the surface of the lens.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out-of-focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
Advanced Autofocus:
Fast, accurate, and virtually silent STM autofocus system with suppressed hunting and breathing.
Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel provides highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting.
Unique front-focusing design minimizes the size and weight of the lens for easy and comfortable carrying.
Nikon Z DX MC 35mm f/1.8 Lens Price
Estimated Price of Nikon DX f/1.8 Lens: $400 to $500 USD
Nikon’s pricing trend for their lenses starts from the Nikon 24mm f/1.7 budget prime lens, available at $297. Then the Nikon 50mm f/2.8 Z MC Macro for full-frame cameras is available at $650 USD. But obviously, the DX version will be cheaper due to a smaller image circle and, of course, a more affordable design. So, we are expecting the price of the upcoming 35mm F1.8 Macro to be between $400 – $500.
Nikon DX 16-50mm f/2.8 – A Premium Zoom Lens for All-Purpose Shooting
The Nikon 16-50mm f/2.8 zoom lens — we don’t know at this moment whether it includes VR inside it, since it’s less likely to have VR in such a short focal length. The 16-50 will be one of the favorite lenses for professionals, since you’re getting an equivalent focal length of 24-75mm on full-frame — and obviously, with a constant f/2.8 aperture.
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 Specification [Expected]
Focal Length: 16-50mm, equivalent to 24-75mm full-frame (Standard zoom covers wide-angle to portrait-length focal lengths)
Bright constant f/2.8 maximum aperture affords consistent illumination throughout the zoom
Greater control over depth of field for working with selective focus techniques
Three aspherical elements are used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion
Three extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations
A Super Integrated Coating has been applied to individual elements to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out-of-focus quality
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 Price
The expected price range of 16-50mm F2.8 Lens is $700 – USD $900
The lens is expected to be a bit more expensive than the existing kit lens. We are getting a constant f/2.8 aperture in the lens, and if the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 lens costs around $800 USD, it should be priced similarly. Although in the Tamron we are getting a broader range as well as OIS, since this is a native lens, we can expect a bit higher price tag or similar to the Tamron 17-70mm price.
Nikon Z Lenses Roadmap 2025
Yes, we have spotlight on DX Lenses, but these lenses are also in the announcement pipeline of Nikon, according to the Rumor mill,
14-24mm or 14mm: an f/4 version of the existing 14-24mm f/2.8 for astrophotography.
24-105mm: A versatile standard zoom, potentially with an f/4-5.6 aperture
100-300mm or 120-300mm f/2.8: A high-end telephoto zoom priced around $8,000, May Fall Under the Z Cine Lens Category
85mm f/1.4: A portrait lens to complete Nikon’s f/1.4 trio, alongside the 35mm f/1.4 and 50mm f/1.4.
Stay tuned for more updates
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GoPro Max 2 price, specification, release date — yes, we are going to discuss everything in this particular article. The GoPro Max 2 rumor is not new, as we all know it started back in 2023 by CEO Nick Woodman. At the time of the Hero 12 release, he told the press at the event that the company is working on the successor to GoPro Max. Now, once he told the public in September 2023, everyone was expecting the GoPro Max 2 around 2024. But unfortunately, the GoPro Max 2 didn’t arrive in 2024. But now we do have big hope, and the reason is:
GoPro has teased the image of the upcoming GoPro Max 2 camera in one of their latest posts on X, and it was done on July 6, 2025.
Even in the teaser image, it is very clearly visible how the GoPro Max 2 will look.
Release date of GoPro Max 2
The teaser is already making rounds on the Internet, and once the teaser is out, we all know within months the product will get official. The sources suggest the beginning of the fall months in the USA. So we can expect – The GoPro Max 2 will arrive in late August, early weeks of September 2025.
GoPro Max 2 price
The GoPro Max 2 is expected to have a retail price between $400 to $500. We think that at this moment, GoPro will keep the price very competitive, and if you specifically look at the competitor right now — the X5 — which was announced at $549, and is able to record 8K 360 video.
Camera Model
Launch Price
Current Price (2025)
GoPro Max (2019)
$499.99
~$400
GoPro Max (2025)
$400
$400
GoPro Max 2 (Expected)
$400–$500
N/A
Insta360 X5
$549.99
$549.99
GoPro Max 2 specification
The predecessor was limited to 5.6K 360 video, which was the benchmark at that time (2019). If GoPro wants to compete against Insta360 X5, they have to bring 8K on board at a very competitive price. Other software / app-based features that we are expecting inside the GoPro Max 2:
AI Auto Framing: Automatically detects the subject and crops and reframes in the best possible way to create more interesting scenes out of a 360 video.
Object Tracking: Nowadays, advanced object tracking has become quite common, and so we are expecting its presence inside the GoPro Max 2 camera.
Stabilization: GoPro is already known for its electronic stabilization in all of its products, specifically the action cameras. The enhanced EIS support is expected inside the GoPro Max 2 camera to deliver buttery smooth footage while recording high-intensity activity videos like biking and climbing.
Other sets of features that we are expecting include Camera FX and Cloud Editing.
So if the GoPro Max 2 camera arrives with the set of core specifications that we have already discussed, it will surely lead the market, if it arrives at a lower price than the available Insta360 X5.
DJI has covered more than 50% of the video camera market share of Japan, and with one single product – the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 – that’s really a big surprise. Let’s analyze the recent report published by the BCN+R authority retail stores of Japan. If you look at the history, then when the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 was announced back in October 2023, just after the announcement, it had covered approximately 11.3% of the video camera market share.
Osmo Pocket 3 Holds Top Spot in Japan Since November 2023
Now after its announcement in October 2023, just after a month, in November, the video camera market share — from 11.3% — increased to 26.8%, and from November 2023, the Osmo Pocket 3 reached the number one spot for the best video camera in Japan, and from that day to June 2025, it’s still at the number one position.
DJI’s 50.3% Share Challenges Canon, Sony in Video Market
The recent report says it has covered approximately 50.3% of the manufacturer’s share in the Japanese video camera market, which is indeed a big surprise as well as an alarming sign for all mirrorless makers like Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Panasonic. Since all these companies and others are sitting on the rest of the 50% side, and here, only one single product has gained a 50+ market share of the entire market.
The long-rumoured Insta360 Anti-Gravity drone is now official, and Anti-Gravity is the new sub-brand of Insta360, established by Insta360 itself to manufacture and release drones. The newest drone of the Anti-Gravity series is announced today. It’s sub-249 grams, and it promises to capture 360° 8K video footage. which falls under the micro category, and it bypasses many country registration requirements. BC Nie, Head of Marketing, emphasizes, “We’re empowering real emotion, enabling freedom and creativity for everyone.”
The drone is scheduled to arrive officially in August 2025. Before that, we may have several teasers, and this is one of the first official teasers of the Insta360 drone.
Also, we have already published the leaked images of the drone—you can check them here. Recently, a leaked video of the test prototype drones of Insta360 has also been revealed.
Why Insta360 is Shifting to the Drone Market
DJI is facing U.S. government restrictions, and most of its drones are not available throughout the U.S. Specifically, drones that fall under sub-category 249 are the ONLY drones permitted for sale in the U.S. The same type of restriction is being faced by DJI in the Indian market, too. It’s a golden opportunity for Insta360 drones to expand their consumer base and market reach, catering to those who are willing to buy drones but are unable to access them due to existing restrictions.
Insta 360 drone image
Introducing Antigravity: The Future of Aerial Exploration and Storytelling
Today marks the official launch of Antigravity, a new drone brand with a bold mission: to redefine aerial exploration and storytelling.
Incubated by Insta360 in collaboration with third parties, Antigravity isn’t content with simply releasing another drone into an already crowded sky. Instead, it’s creating an entirely new category — combining the world’s first 360 drone with true immersive capture. All packed into a sub-249g form factor, with 8K resolution to match.
The brand envisions a future where drones enable immersive and intuitive experiences that reflect the curiosity, creativity, and spontaneity of the people using them. Whether capturing a family hike, a weekend road trip, or a new perspective on everyday life, Antigravity empowers people to explore and create while experiencing life as it happens.
“Today, most drones are tools. With Antigravity, we’re aiming higher,” says BC Nie, Head of Marketing at Antigravity. “While others compete on specs, we’ve flipped the script, reimagining what a drone should be able to do. The result is something that empowers real emotion and enables experiences like freedom, creativity, and discovery for everyone.”
The Idea: 360 Immersive Flight
At the heart of Antigravity’s design philosophy is the concept of 360 immersive flight. The brand aims to own this space completely, and replace the technical complexity inherent in both drone flying and 360-degree videography with expressive, story-first experiences that are easy to master yet exceptionally powerful.
Inspired by You. Made for Everyone.
Antigravity drones are made for the curious and the adventurous. Creators. Travelers. Families. People with bold ideas but with limited time to learn complex flight controls and aerial content creation. It’s for anyone who’s ever wanted a drone, but felt it would be too big of an investment for something they may never be able to use to its full potential.
Ease of use is the starting point for all Antigravity products. Users don’t need experience. They don’t need a checklist — the drones are operated intuitively. While the rest of the industry is designing products for experts, Antigravity is building drones for everyone; beginners, experts, and everyone in between.
A Collaborative Approach to Product Design
Antigravity is also redefining how products are designed by making community and collaboration a core part of its ethos. Through the Antigravity Hub, the company’s co-creation program, enthusiasts and community members are invited to help shape the future of Antigravity’s products and features.
Every idea is read and considered, and those that inspire future products or features will be rewarded accordingly. Every contribution will be helpful in understanding what matters to users. Antigravity products are not designed in isolation. They’re inspired by the people who believe in what they can become.
Technology Has Caught Up
Antigravity — and its upcoming first product — launches at a pivotal moment when hardware, software, and user expectations have finally aligned. After years of quiet development, the technology is ready to support a new kind of drone experience. This drone is set to revolutionize the industry, introducing several world-firsts in drone design that enable pilots to experience and capture the world in ways that weren’t possible before.
The drone has been designed to reflect Antigravity’s commitment to building a product ecosystem with unique personality, meaningful features, and a clear sense of purpose. To ensure that Antigravity drones are used solely for exploration and storytelling, all drones will include smart safety features such as payload detection to prevent misuse or unauthorized modifications.
Antigravity’s first drone will be unveiled in August 2025. More information is available at www.antigravity.tech.
Finally, a closer view and full video of the upcoming Insta360 Prototype Drone, thanks to Igor Bogdanov, the drones have a 360 camera placed just like we have in the Insta360 camera to capture the 360 view. Although this is an image and video of a prototype under test. The design that you see now will completely change once the drone gets approved for production.
Finally, the first video of the upcoming Insta360 Drone leaked
360-Degree Camera: Yes, it’s almost confirmed that the Pro model with dual fisheye lenses is designed to capture immersive 360-degree footage and will be a flagship model of Insta360 drones. You can easily reframe the shots as per your requirement.
Innovative Design: The professional model’s arms and motors are strategically placed to remain completely invisible while recording footage.
Modular: The drone features a modular design, and it is visible from the pictures. The drone has attachable propeller guards and modular components, suggesting its main focus is on easy repairability and portability.
Weight: The weight of both drones is expected to fall under the micro category [Under 250 Grams]. This is a critical factor to avoid strict drone regulations in many countries.
Additional Features: Insta360 already has a lot of technology ready to be implemented in the drone — this includes AI-powered editing tools, advanced image stabilization, and FlowState technology already used in the X5.
Antigravity Drone Price [Updated on September 7, 2025]
Bundle Tier
Inclusions
Estimated Price Range (USD)
Notes
Standard Bundle
Drone + Grip controller + Vision goggles
$1,199–$1,399
Entry-level
Fly More Combo
Standard bundle + 2 extra batteries + spare props + carrying case
$1,300–$1,499
Mid-tier bundle aligning
Creator/Pro Kit
Fly More bundle + creative mounts + ND filters + editing software voucher + premium case
$1,500–$1,699
Premium consumer bundle
Enterprise Add-Ons
Pro Kit + commercial extras (e.g., SDK access, extended warranty)
Update on: 6:36 pm, Friday, 26 December 2025, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
The Nikon ZR camera has already been mentioned in our earlier article. The Nikon Z9 Mark II is currently expected to arrive in 2026, alongside the Nikon Z7 Mark III camera. The full-frame camera announcement timeline for both models is expected to be almost the same.
The Nikon Z9 Mark II is expected to carry a 45MP enhanced sensor. At this moment, it is still not entirely clear what “enhanced” exactly means, since it is already a stacked sensor, while the Nikon Z7 Mark III is expected to feature a higher-resolution sensor, possibly 61MP or even 80MP. Nikon wants to clearly define and separate its lineup.
If someone wants a higher-resolution sensor for better dynamic range, landscape photography, or commercial work, they can opt for the Nikon Z7 Mark III. On the other hand, if someone wants speed, reliability, resolution, and all-in-one flagship-level performance, they can go with the Nikon Z9 Mark II.
Some unverified YouTube channels are spreading rumors that the Nikon Z9 Mark II will arrive with a higher-resolution sensor, which could overlap with the Z7 series. This is not true. The Nikon Z7 Mark III has its own clear position, and it is expected to arrive in 2026.
It’s already 3 months since the registration of the Nikon N2410 Model (the camera was registered back in April 2025). Generally, camera makers like Nikon announce their products 3 – 4 months after registration in the wireless certification agency, so we can expect the Nikon Camera announcement of August – September 2025
N2410 registration details show that it’s not an entry-level model. It supports 5 gigahertz of Wi-Fi bandwidth, so if a camera supports 5 gigahertz of Wi-Fi bandwidth, then without a doubt, it’s an FX series or DX series premium camera.
Based on Rumors – The Next Announcement: Nikon
If we take a look at the list of upcoming Nikon cameras in 2025 and 2026, then we have two different sets of probabilities:
Z9 Mark II camera: The first probability is the development announcement of the Nikon Z9 Mark II camera in late 2026. Its announcement is expected to happen before the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Nikon ZR / Z video camera: The name is not confirmed yet, said to use the same partially stacked CMOS sensor that we have seen in the Nikon Z6 III camera. Right now, check more details about the Nikon ZR
Nikon Z7 III is long long-rumored camera, and it’s also in the announcement pipeline of Nikon, the camera is also expected to arrive with a 61MP sensor. More details here
So, as per the latest set of rumors, we have all three of these cameras expected to arrive in Q4 of 2025 and Q1 of 2026, as we get any information related to that we will post it soon.
Nikon Next Registration N24XX
One more Nikon camera in the registration pipeline: According to the latest rumours we have from a trusted source E88_8888, Nikon is about to register a new camera in the Chinese wireless certification agency. Once the model code and other details are revealed, we will be publishing a post soon on our website.
Stay tuned for more updates
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Philip Bloom is one of my favorite filmmakers and content creators. I started watching videos when he published the GH5 review few years back. Today he published the Sony FX2 Camera review in his channel and I loved watching the whole video, here are the come important parts of the video and pros and cons according to Philip Bloom
Sony FX2 Review: Pros, Cons, and Performance
I have mostly talked about the things it isn’t rather than what it is. Mainly because we’ve seen this camera before as it is an A74 combined with an FX3 and with features from the newer cameras like the A12. But that’s mostly a good thing. But it’s just really the A74 parts with the rolling shutter and the 4K 50p 60p crop that lets it down for me because otherwise it really is a lovely camera and it’s easy to forget that with all the negativity we’ve seen about it. Sony cameras have the best video autofocus, the most customizable buttons and menus for easy operation. They’re just so easy to use. Everything you need to operate it is just there without the need to stop recording and delve into the menus. When I use my Canon R52, for example, it drives me nuts because it’s really maddening to use. There’s so little that I can customize for video and with continued frustrations with things like not being able to hot swap memory cards without stopping recording. I haven’t used the latest Nikon and Lumix cameras to compare, but they do look very good. I would really love to try them. The Lumix S12 especially looks like a huge leap forward for them with excellent autofocus and no crop in 4K 50p and 60p. Although there is a crop when you go higher and lots more video features than we have in Sony cameras currently. But the problem is I just can’t get my hands on them to test sadly which is actually the case for most cameras these days. I have tried.
Pros of Sony FX2:
Has the best autofocus, including animal autofocus for video, effective for birds and cats.
Best video autofocus used on any camera.
Cheapest full-frame cinema line FX camera at £2,700.
Microphone and headphone jacks are at the bottom of the left side, not behind doors.
Two 1/4-20 holes for mounting tripod plates.
Includes an EVF, which tilts for shooting in different positions.
33-megapixel sensor, better for photos than the FX3’s 12-megapixel sensor.
Works like a true Alpha stills camera, with easy switching between video and stills modes.
SNQ setting replaced with fixed and variable frame rate mode, selectable from the main menu or big six menu screen.
Big six menu screen from Sony Venice for quick access to key settings (frame rate, ISO, shutter angle/speed, aperture, picture profile, white balance).
Shot mark button can create a JPEG of a frame.
Easy to use without needing to stop recording to access menus.
Cons of Sony FX2:
Very controversial and unexpected release, not what people wanted.
Uses the same sensor as the A74, with poor rolling shutter performance and 1.5x crop for 4K 50p/60p.
1/4-20 holes for accessories are awkwardly placed, requiring a cage for proper accessory mounting.
EVF tilt gets in the way of accessories due to diopter placement; screen doesn’t tilt, only flips out, causing issues when shooting low.
Vent near the EVF can emit an electrical smell when heated.
LCD screen is the old flip-out, low-resolution panel, lagging behind competitors.
No true 24p recording, unlike FX3 and FX30.
Joystick placement is awkward, especially when using the EVF, and too flush for easy use.
No XAVC-HS support for 25p and 30p recording.
HDMI output in log modes is limited to 1080p; no clean 4K output in dedicated log modes.
Histogram measures viewing LUT or camera assist, not log recording.
Cleaner video display screen doesn’t indicate face priority autofocus mode.
HDMI output set to camera display is windowed, not full screen, and turns off LCD/EVF, disabling touch tracking.
Essentially a combination of A74 and FX3, with A74’s outdated sensor limitations.
No 32-bit float audio as hyped before the announcement
Sony FX2 Future Upgrades and EVF Insights
I really hope that the EVF on the FX2 isn’t an aberration and future FX mirrorless style cameras like this have it as well, just a refined version of it. One that can tilt fully without getting way of accessories. So, yeah, diapter on the other side and maybe removable. The camera itself, it’s a very good camera. It’s not a great camera. It’s just it does feel like the life of it isn’t as long as it could have been had they put in a newer sensor because having a camera that crops for 4K 50 and 60 in 2025 for that amount of money just it just doesn’t feel right. But uh other than that it’s really nice and I’m going to miss it mostly. I’m going to miss the EVF.
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