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$399 Dwarf Mini Is ‘the World’s Smallest Smart Telescope’

28 April 2026 at 18:55

A camera on a tripod is set up in tall grass, focused on a blurred tent in the background with two people sitting inside, during dusk near a body of water.

DwarfLab has introduced the Dwarf mini smart telescope, a compact astrophotography device designed to make stargazing and deep-sky imaging more accessible through automation, portability, and app-driven control.

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Jeff Bridges’ WideluxX Revival Costs $4,400 and Ships By the End of 2026

28 April 2026 at 16:18

A black vintage-style camera labeled “DELUX” is shown against a dark background, with textured panels and metallic knobs visible in dramatic lighting.

Just a week after SilverBridges shared that photographers were using WideluxX F10 prototypes out in the field, the exciting new 35mm panoramic analog camera is now available to preorder.

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DJI’s New Mic Mini 2 Is a Colorful Upgrade

28 April 2026 at 13:19

Four colorful, cube-shaped DJI devices in teal, yellow, purple, and orange, appear to float in a row against a soft, gradient background. Each cube has the DJI logo prominently displayed.

DJI has been busy lately, at least everywhere but the United States. DJI today unveiled the Mic Mini 2, a colorful upgrade that promises improved audio performance and usability.

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  • Even Tech Reviewers Don’t Think Smartphones Can Replace Cameras Jeremy Gray
    In his review of the new Oppo Find X9 Ultra, famous tech YouTuber and enthusiastic photographer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) not only evaluates Oppo's latest slab phone, but he also waxes poetic about mobile photography and smartphone cameras in general, arguing that no matter how good phones get, they won't replace dedicated cameras for hardcore photographers. He's right, and it's refreshing to hear someone in the broader tech space say so. [Read More]
     

Even Tech Reviewers Don’t Think Smartphones Can Replace Cameras

27 April 2026 at 21:06

Close-up of a green smartphone with a large circular Leica camera module. Text on the right reads, "THEY'RE GREAT BUT..." against a black grid background.

In his review of the new Oppo Find X9 Ultra, famous tech YouTuber and enthusiastic photographer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) not only evaluates Oppo's latest slab phone, but he also waxes poetic about mobile photography and smartphone cameras in general, arguing that no matter how good phones get, they won't replace dedicated cameras for hardcore photographers. He's right, and it's refreshing to hear someone in the broader tech space say so.

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  • Xelmus Teased the World’s Widest Anamorphic Lens Kate Garibaldi
    Xelmus used NAB Show 2026 to preview what may be one of its most ambitious optics to date, the Aura 16mm 2x anamorphic lens. Still in prototype form, the lens is being shown as a proof of concept for what the company describes as the world's widest anamorphic lens, a creatively driven addition to its growing anamorphic lineup. [Read More]
     

Xelmus Teased the World’s Widest Anamorphic Lens

27 April 2026 at 21:03

Close-up of a professional ARRI film camera with a large lens labeled "16," surrounded by blurred people and bright lights in the background, suggesting an event or exhibition setting.

Xelmus used NAB Show 2026 to preview what may be one of its most ambitious optics to date, the Aura 16mm 2x anamorphic lens. Still in prototype form, the lens is being shown as a proof of concept for what the company describes as the world's widest anamorphic lens, a creatively driven addition to its growing anamorphic lineup.

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