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Panasonic unveils the Lumix S full-frame mirrorless camera series

The latest contender in the full-frame mirrorless camera race

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Another Japanese imaging company joins the full-frame mirrorless camera race that’s currently lead by Sony’s Alpha cameras. After Nikon’s Z series and Canon’s EOS R, Panasonic finally unveiled their very own full-frame mirrorless camera series — the Lumix S.

During their Photokina 2018 keynote, Panasonic’s Head of Imaging Yosuke Yamane introduced two Lumix S cameras: the Lumix S1R with a 47-megapixel sensor and the Lumix S1 with 24 megapixels. Both models won’t be out until next year, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be excited about them. Despite being late in the game, the new Lumix S series has quite a lot to offer.

For starters, the Lumix S cameras will have image stabilization in both the camera body and the lenses, and will have the highest shutter speeds and fastest flash-synchronization speeds. Panasonic also claims their new electronic viewfinder will be the sharpest and most precise in the industry.

The new series is aimed to be the next popular choice among prosumer and semi-pro videographers, just like Panasonic’s very own Micro Four Thirds cameras.

The Lumix S cameras will have the world’s first full-frame mirrorless 4K video recording at 60fps and dual image stabilization. The new cameras also have dual XQD and SD card slots. Panasonic promises extreme durability in any weather, as well.

Since the Lumix S is an entirely new series, lens compatibility will be an issue. To solve this, Panasonic announced the L-Mount Alliance in partnership with Leica and Sigma.

This means that the Lumix S series will adopt Leica’s L-Mount with eight high-quality lenses already available. Then, there are three more coming from the Lumix division. Sigma, on the other hand, will be contributing by 2019.

Panasonic said that it will have a total of at least 10 compatible lenses within a year of the Lumix S release.

There are no pricing details during the keynote, and everything is somehow still on paper. We’ll have to wait for further announcements from Panasonic and, hopefully, they live up to expectations.

SEE ALSO: Panasonic Lumix GH5S is great for low-light photography

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Insta360 X6: Never worry about missing the shot

Capture everything. Choose your angle later.

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Insta360 X6


One of the biggest challenges when recording video is deciding where to point the camera. A moment can unfold in several directions, and choosing one composition means potentially missing everything else.

The Insta360 X6 offers a different approach.

As a 360-degree camera, it captures the entire scene around you. Instead of committing to a single angle while recording, you can choose your preferred framing afterward. A single recording can produce several different perspectives, depending on what you want the final video to show.

This makes reframing one of the most compelling parts of the experience. A shot originally focused on the scenery can become a shot of the people in it. A recording from a moving vehicle can reveal details that weren’t even visible from the original viewing angle.

The camera also offers other ways to capture a moment, including high-resolution 360-degree photos. Features like AI Director provide another option for turning footage into a finished highlight video, while its rugged construction makes it suitable for taking along on different adventures.

Ultimately, the appeal of the Insta360 X6 goes beyond its ability to record in 360 degrees. It gives creators more flexibility during capture and more creative choices during editing.

You don’t always have to get the perfect shot while recording. Sometimes, it’s enough to capture everything and decide what matters later.


Insta360 X6 specifications

Feature Specification
Sensors Dual 1/1.1-inch square sensors
360° video Up to 8K at 50fps
360° photos Up to 120MP
Single-lens video Up to 5K at 60fps
Display 2.32-inch OLED touchscreen
Storage 64GB built-in (47GB usable), microSD expansion
Battery 2,600mAh
Waterproofing Up to 20 meters
Weight 196g

Pricing and availability

Bundle Philippine SRP
Standard Bundle PHP 45,390
Essentials Bundle PHP 49,990

The Essentials Bundle adds an extra battery, selfie stick, lens cap, and fast-charge case.

Prices reflect published Philippine launch pricing. Check with authorized retailers for current promotions and availability.

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DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Pearl White now available globally

Pearl White joins DJI’s lineup

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DJI has announced the global availability of the Osmo Pocket 4P Pearl White, a new color option for its dual-lens gimbal camera. The new edition retains the camera’s 1-inch CMOS sensor, 17 stops of dynamic range, 10-bit HDR video recording, and dual-lens system.

The Pearl White finish uses mica-infused pearlescent pigments and a multilayer spray coating that creates subtle changes in appearance under different lighting conditions. DJI designed the new colorway for creators who want a camera that complements lifestyle photography, travel vlogging, and everyday video production.

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Pearl White features

The Osmo Pocket 4P Pearl White features two lenses with different focal lengths. Its primary 20mm wide-angle lens has a 1-inch CMOS sensor and an f/2.0 aperture. It supports video recording at up to 4K at 240 frames per second, with LOFIC technology helping preserve highlight and shadow details in challenging lighting conditions.

The camera also supports up to 17 stops of dynamic range and a 10-bit D-Log 2 color profile. These features give creators greater flexibility when adjusting colors, exposure, and contrast during post-production.

For portraits and tighter compositions, the 60mm medium-telephoto lens has an f/1.8 aperture and supports 3x optical zoom and up to 12x zoom. The camera combines both lenses with gimbal stabilization in a compact body weighing approximately 230 grams.

Other creative features include:

  • Slow-motion video: Record up to 4K at 240fps for slow-motion footage.
  • High-resolution photos: Capture still images at up to 37 megapixels.
  • 4K Live Photos: Record 1.5-second clips alongside photos.
  • ActiveTrack 8.0: Track subjects such as people, vehicles, and pets.
  • Fast file transfers: USB 3.1 support enables transfer speeds of up to 800MB/s.
  • Extended battery life: Record for up to 210 minutes on a single charge.
  • Fast charging: Reach 80% battery capacity in as little as 18 minutes.
  • Automatic iOS transfers: Transfer newly captured footage to compatible iOS devices after powering off the camera.

Automatic media transfer works best with an iPhone 16 series device or later running iOS 26.4.1 or above, provided the camera battery is above 15%.

The camera also supports HDR 10-bit video recording for footage with a wider range of colors and greater flexibility during editing.

Compatible with DJI Osmo accessories

The Osmo Pocket 4P Pearl White works with DJI’s existing Osmo accessory ecosystem. Compatible accessories include the Osmo Pocket 4 Fill Light, ND and polarizing filters, wide-angle lens adapters, battery handle, and OsmoAudio microphones.

These accessories are sold separately, allowing creators to customize their setup for different shooting scenarios.

DJI Care Refresh coverage

DJI Care Refresh is available for the Osmo Pocket 4P Pearl White. The protection plan covers accidental damage, including collisions and water damage, through a replacement service for an additional fee.

The one-year plan includes up to two replacements, while the two-year plan includes up to four replacements. Other benefits include official warranty coverage, international warranty service, and free shipping, subject to DJI’s terms and conditions.

Pricing and availability

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Pearl White is now available globally. The Standard Combo is priced at £529 in the UK and €599 in Europe.

For more information, visit the official DJI Osmo Pocket 4P website.

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Fujifilm’s new instax Pal 2 and Link WIDE 2 make room for more creative memories

A new pocket camera and a collage-making printer join the instax family.

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Seeing a memory take shape beyond your screen changes how it feels. A favorite photo becomes a print you can tuck into a journal or pin beside your desk, and the everyday moments you capture get a little more room to live.

That was the spirit of Fujifilm’s instax Playhou2e launch in Makati, where visual artist Jill Arteche brought her signature illustrations into the event space.

Her artwork surrounded the latest additions to the instax family, the instax Pal 2 and instax Link WIDE 2. Both devices treat photography as a form of personal expression, from the snapshots you take throughout the day to the printed memories you want to keep close.

A pocket-sized camera that goes wherever you do

The original instax Pal made the case for carrying a camera without a full-sized setup. Its successor, the instax Pal 2, builds on that with a refreshed design and improved image quality.

The palm-sized camera is built for everyday adventures and can capture angles that are awkward to get with a smartphone. Its compact body also makes it easy to bring along if you like documenting your day as it happens.

Fujifilm gave the Pal 2 a semi-matte finish. A new monitor on top lets you review shots right after you take them, and the added viewfinder, control dial, and lever give it a more tactile feel to shoot with.

The specs have moved up, too. The Pal 2 captures 10-megapixel images, double the original’s five megapixels, and its internal storage holds up to 100 images compared with 50 before. A separately sold microSD card adds more room.

The creative options are where the Pal 2 gets playful. It offers 30 effects, so you can give images different moods without editing each one from scratch. Its instax Animation mode strings up to 10 consecutive shots into a flipbook-style animated video.

Transferring your photos is straightforward. The Pal 2 supports wireless Bluetooth transfers, and a USB Type-C connection offers faster transfers to compatible smartphones. From there, you can edit the images and post them to social media or keep them in your camera roll.

Because the Pal 2 is part of the instax ecosystem, its digital photos can also be printed on instant film through compatible instax printers. That means you can shoot first and decide later which moments deserve a physical copy.

Turning your camera roll into something worth keeping

Taking photos is only half the fun. The other half is deciding what to do with the hundreds of images that pile up on our phones.

The instax Link WIDE 2 is Fujifilm’s answer for anyone who collects travel photos or documents celebrations. As the brand’s WIDE-format smartphone printer, it prints at twice the image area of the instax mini format, which leaves more space for group photos and landscapes.

Its biggest new feature is Photo Mixer, which builds scrapbook-style collages from multiple images you pick in the dedicated app. Instead of printing a single photo, you can combine highlights from a trip or a gathering into one larger keepsake.

The app suggests layouts based on your chosen photos and adjusts image sizes, angles, text placement, and fonts to keep the design cohesive. You can then add your own text and stamps. A cutout function identifies people and objects in your photos so you can layer them into the collage.

With Photo Mixer, printing becomes part of the creative process, and your camera roll turns into material for building a visual record of an experience in a single print.

The Link WIDE 2 also gets a design refresh, with two-tone finishes in Duo Beige and Duo Blue. The light and dark surfaces give it a polished look on a shelf or desk, and an illuminated instax logo glows while it prints.

Connectivity has expanded, too. Beyond smartphones and tablets, the printer works with PCs, Fujifilm X Series cameras, and the instax Pal 2, so digital artwork and other compatible images can become physical prints.

A more personal way to keep your memories

The instax Pal 2 and Link WIDE 2 share the idea that photography is a way to express yourself. The Pal 2 makes it easy to capture moments as they happen, and the Link WIDE 2 gives those images a place in the physical world.

Jill Arteche’s artwork at the launch backed that idea up. Her illustrations filled the space with personality and showed how photos and art can make an environment feel more personal. The event also made a case for revisiting and reinterpreting the images we collect.

Taking a photo takes seconds, and printing one can make the memory feel more special. The instax Pal 2 and Link WIDE 2 bring that into everyday life and give your snapshots room for creativity, from the moment you press the shutter to the moment you find a place for the print.


In the Philippines, the Fujifilm instax Pal 2 retails for PhP 10,599, while the Fujifilm instax Link WIDE 2 is priced at PhP 10,999. Both devices are now available on Fujifilm’s authorized stores and retailers nationwide.

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