GoPro Mission 1 Firmware: Raw Burst, Faster Shutter, Anamorphic
A free GoPro Mission 1 firmware update adds 50MP raw bursts, less shutter lag and anamorphic lens support on the ILS. What it changes for stills shooters.
DJI Osmo 360 II vs. Insta360 X6: Why 360 Cameras Survived Their Own Hype Cycle
DJI's Osmo 360 II brings replaceable lenses and dual 8K sensors as Insta360's X6 adds bigger sensors. Why 360 cameras outlived their own hype cycle.
Nocs Provisions Launches the Portal AFN7: A $179 Screenless Camera Built for Outdoor Use
Nocs Provisions' first camera, the $179 Portal AFN7, is screenless, rugged, 140g, and shoots 4K/30p with six film-inspired presets. Who it suits.
DJI Sold More Cameras Than Every Japanese Manufacturer Combined — Here's What the IDC Data Actually Shows
DJI shipped 10.4 million cameras in 2025 versus 9.44 million from all CIPA Japanese makers. What the IDC data shows about smart cameras overtaking mirrorless.
Insta360's Snap-On Telephoto Takes the Luna Ultra to 450mm Equivalent — AI Remosaic Handles the Detail
Insta360's snap-on magnetic telephoto takes the Luna Ultra to a 450mm equivalent, with AI remosaic recovering detail. Who the add-on lens is for.
Insta360 Hits 10 Million Cameras Sold and Opens Its First US Flagship Store in Times Square — As DJI Faces Regulatory Pressure and GoPro Gets Acquired
Insta360 opened its first US flagship retail store in Times Square on September 19, 2026, coinciding with the company shipping its 10 millionth camera worldwide. The store launch arrives as DJI faces ongoing FCC regulatory challenges in the US market and GoPro has been acquired by Starman Optical for $285 million — creating an unusually open competitive landscape for Insta360's retail push.
GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS Review: 8K Slow Motion, One Massive Catch
GoPro's first interchangeable-lens camera shoots 8K/60 and 4K/240 slow motion, but its unpowered mount limits it to manual cinema glass.
Insta360 vs. DJI: The FCC Just Handed Insta360 Its Biggest Opening
DJI controls 73% of the video camera market, but FCC regulatory pressure has locked its newest pocket cameras out of US retail. Here's why Insta360 is positioned to win the gap.
Insta360 X4 Air Used to Steal Semiconductor Trade Secrets — How the Detection Worked
A Nanya Technology engineer allegedly concealed an Insta360 X4 Air in a snack bag to photograph 32 pages of DRAM trade secrets in restricted areas. The camera was caught not by physical inspection, but by wireless signal detection.
Insta360 X6: The 360 Camera That Finally Makes Sense for Serious Work
Bigger sensors, native 8K, Dolby Vision, and 51% more battery — the X6 isn't just an upgrade, it's a category argument for professional 360 content.
Insta360's Mirrorless Camera Has a Shape You've Never Considered
Insta360's CEO just confirmed two mirrorless cameras are in development — one with a design so unexpected it targets people who find current ILCs too complex.
HoverAir Versa: One Camera That's Both a Gimbal and a Drone
HoverAir's Versa merges a handheld stabilized camera with a self-flying drone in one device — no remote, no pilot skill required to launch it.
Polar Pro Luna Ultra ND Filters: The Obtainable Alternative Insta360 Can't Match
Insta360's Luna Ultra ND filters are out of stock at every US retailer. Polar Pro's alternative lands late August — stronger range, four collections, $10 more.
Insta360 X5: How a 360 Camera Became a Shark Conservation Tool
Wildlife photographers and conservationists are deploying the Insta360 X5 on the ocean floor to let sharks photograph themselves — and the footage is changing how the public sees the species.
Insta360's CEO Wants to Build a Camera You Won't Think About at All
JK Liu's vision for the future of cameras isn't better specs — it's cameras that disappear. Here's what the 'autonomous imaging' roadmap looks like and what it means for action and travel shooters.
Insta360 X5 Review: 8K 360° Finally Makes Sense for Solo Vloggers
The X5 upgrades to 1/1.28" sensors, a 185-minute battery, and 49ft waterproofing — the combination that makes it the most capable solo travel camera Insta360 has shipped.
Insta360 Luna Ultra: What the Leica Partnership Actually Delivers in Spec Form
The Luna Ultra pairs a Type-1 Leica Summicron sensor with a detachable OLED touchscreen, 8K/30fps Dolby Vision, 47GB internal storage, and Deep Track 5.0—at $769.99, directly competing with the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: What Dual Cameras Change for Pocket Video
DJI unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4P at Cannes — dual-camera (wide + telephoto), 17 stops dynamic range, 10-bit D-Log2. Here's why the design shift matters.
Insta360 Luna Series: Leica-Backed Gimbal Camera Takes Aim at DJI's Pocket Line
Insta360's Luna Pro and Luna Ultra are co-engineered with Leica and target DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P with Type 1 sensors, f/1.8 aperture, and a detachable modular gimbal design.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4: The Best Pocket Camera US Creators Can't Buy
DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 launches globally with 4K/240fps — but FCC authorization blocks US sales. Here's what American creators need to know and do now.
GoPro Mission 1 Pro: The Action Camera That Became a Cinema Camera
GoPro's Mission 1 Pro brings a 1-inch sensor, 8Kp60, 50MP RAW stills, and an interchangeable lens MFT model to action camera form factor. Here's what the architecture shift means.
GoPro's GP3 Processor Looks Like a Genuine Generational Leap
GoPro's new 5nm GP3 chip doubles pixel processing power and adds a dedicated AI neural processor. The teaser footage suggests the action camera's signature look is changing.
GoPro GP3 Architecture: The Shift to AI-Native Imaging
Analysis of GoPro's new GP3 processor, a 5nm SoC featuring a dedicated NPU designed to disrupt the ultra-premium compact cinema market.