Apple purchases Israeli camera technology company LinX for US$20 million

Apple purchases Israeli camera technology company LinX for US$20 million

Apple has just confirmed that it has acquired LinX, an Israeli camera technology company which specializes in multi-aperture imaging, for US$20 million.
A day out with the Oppo N3 - A photo journal

A day out with the Oppo N3 - A photo journal

Not only is the Oppo N3 phablet armed with a unique motorized camera module, its 16MP sensor and f/2.2 aperture Schneider Kreuznach lens is one of the better performing smartphone cameras out there. With that in mind, we took it out for a day of shooting and here's the outcome.
Intel makes RealSense 3D camera small enough to put in 6-inch smartphone

Intel makes RealSense 3D camera small enough to put in 6-inch smartphone

Intel showcased a trimmed-down version of its RealSense 3D camera on a 6-inch phablet smartphone at IDF 2015 in Shenzhen. Previously found only on desktops, laptops and tablets, Intel's 3D camera technology has finally made its way onto a smartphone, albeit in a prototype form.
First looks at the Samsung NX1 professional camera

First looks at the Samsung NX1 professional camera

Samsung's new NX1 camera is their first foray into cameras targeted squarely at professionals and serious enthusiasts, and we were on hand to get a quick first-hand experience of it.
A day of shooting with the HTC RE camera

A day of shooting with the HTC RE camera

HTC's RE camera is a big departure from the company's usual offerings. The tiny handheld 'lifestyle' camera is armed with a 16MP f/2.2 lens and a single shutter button for photos and videos. That's it, no viewfinder, no flash module, no options menu. It's the epitome of point and shoot. We took it out for a day in New York.
A photo journal with the Leica T mirrorless camera

A photo journal with the Leica T mirrorless camera

We took the Leica T out for a walk down Tiong Bahru district of Singapore to see just how its 16.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor would fare, and brought back some images to share.
Pre-Order for Samsung Galaxy K Zoom Starts Today, Available in Stores from 31 May

Pre-Order for Samsung Galaxy K Zoom Starts Today, Available in Stores from 31 May

Samsung today announced that pre-orders for the Galaxy K Zoom has started today for all three telcos, selected consumer electronics, IT stores, photo dealers and Samsung Experience Stores. It will be available for purchase from 31 May.
A feature on Leica T (Typ 701)

Hands-on with the New Leica T Mirrorless Camera

Leica adds a new system to its family of cameras, and it's an APS-C mirrorless camera. We share our first impressions from a media hands-on session after the jump.
Samsung Unveils the 20.7MP Galaxy K Zoom, Comes with 10X Optical Zoom and OIS

Samsung Unveils the 20.7MP Galaxy K Zoom, Comes with 10X Optical Zoom and OIS

Samsung Electronics today announced a new camera-centric smartphone, the Galaxy K Zoom which comes with a 20.7-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, new retracting lens technology that offers 10x optical Zoom and optical image stabilization (OIS).
Google's New Camera App Lets You Add Lens Blur to Your Pictures

Google's New Camera App Lets You Add Lens Blur to Your Pictures

The latest version of the Google Camera can be found on the Play Store and one of its new features is the ability to add lens blur to your pictures. Hit the link to find out more.