Cameras
GoPro is back with the HERO12 Black
From action to fun cam
GoPro has been relatively quiet over the past few years. Understandable since a pandemic happened and no one could really go out during that time. That also gave GoPro the time to regroup and come out with a camera that’s more than just for action, it’s also for fun. The result is the HERO12 Black.
The GoPro HERO12 Black is featured-packed in the way you can expect action cams to be… and then some. Some standout additions are the 5.3K and 4K HDR Video, wireless audio support for Apple AirPods and Other Bluetooth devices. You can even capture in 9:16 aspect ratio for Reels and TikToks. Below is a rundown of the key features.
Up to 2x Longer Runtimes
The HERO12 Black can continuously for 70 minutes 5.3K 60fps, its highest setting. It goes up to 95 minutes at 5.3K, 30fps, and over 155 minutes at 1080P, 30fps. These are all with HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization turned on.
5.3K Resolution + 8x Slo-Mo
Why 5.3K? GoPro says it delivers 91% more resolution than 4K and 665% more than 1080p. It can slow down to 8x slo-mo in up to 2.7K resolution. Like stills? You can grab up to 24.7 megapixel frame grabs and 27 megapixel photos. Capture 4K video at up to 120 frames per second for 4x slo-mo.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photo + Video
HDR delivers eye-popping high dynamic range photos and 5.3K+ 4K video.
Go Wide with Max Lens Mod 2.0 Accessory
This accessory has 36% wider field of view when capturing widescreen video. It also has a 48% taller field of view when capturing vertical video. It’s lens is now 2x more scratch-resistant with a durable hydrophobic lens coating that wicks water drops away.
Video Stabilization with 360° Horizon Lock
HyperSmooth 6.0 features next-generation AutoBoost. It automatically boosts video stabilization as needed, while maintaining the smallest cropping margin possible with imperceptible transitions between crop levels. HyperSmooth 6.0 also enables horizon-leveling even with full 360° camera rotation in the Linear + Horizon Lock digital lens or in all lens settings when using the Max Lens Mod 2.0 accessory.
GP-Log + available LUTs
GP-Log with available Look Up Tables (LUTs) allows professional users to have more control with post-production editing and color grading.
Wireless audio support for Apple AirPods + Other Bluetooth devices
You can now record audio straight to HERO12 Black from Bluetooth devices such as Apple AirPods. If you’re using a different one like say the Sony WH-1000XM-series, Samsung’s Galaxy earbuds, and many like it — it’ll work. Any bluetooth capable audio device will.
You can use it for vlogging, scene narration and issuing voice commands to control your HERO12 Black from a distance.
Versatile 8:7 Aspect Ratio
The 1/1.9” sensor enables market-leading versatility with its extra-large 8:7 aspect ratio. It can be cropped into vertical 9:16, widescreen 16:9, traditional 4:3 or full-frame 8:7 aspect ratios. It’s now also available across all video resolutions as well as TimeWarp, Time Lapse, Night Lapse and all Night Effects modes.
New Vertical Capture Mode
Capture vertical video with HERO12 Black mounted horizontally. It’s perfect for sharing straight to Reels, TikTok, and Shorts.
Night Effects with Still Images
Light Painting, Vehicle Light Trails and Star Trails enable pro-level capture with push-button ease.
Simplified Camera Controls
Updated “Easy Controls” for users looking for maximum convenience and streamlined “Pro Controls” for advanced users looking for maximum control and efficiency.
New Power Tools
Interval Photo joins a suite of Power Tools. It’s designed to help you capture video and photos in unique ways. Interval Photo enables photo-capture at fixed intervals, from every 0.5 seconds all the way up to every 120 seconds.
Timecode Sync
Sync an unlimited number of HERO12 Black cameras for easy multi-camera editing. This works with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier and other leading video editing apps.
1/4-20 Mounting
HERO12 Black’s mounting fingers now feature 1/4-20 mounting threads. This makes the HERO12 Black compatible with standard camera mounts and accessories.
Auto-Upload to the Cloud, Auto Edits + Unlimited Backup
Available for GoPro subscribers, HERO12 Black auto-uploads to your GoPro cloud account while the camera is charging. You’ll receive an automatic highlight video after the upload is complete. There’s no limit to the amount of GoPro footage you can upload to your GoPro cloud account and all footage is stored at 100% source quality.
Rugged, Versatile, Reliable
HERO12 Black is waterproof to 33 feet with no additional housing required and is built “GoPro Tough” to take a beating. GoPro subscribers enjoy “no questions asked” damaged camera replacement.
NEW Extension Pole + Waterproof Shutter Remote
As if all of that wasn’t enough, GoPro is also launching a new 48-inch-long extension pole that collapses to just 10 inches. A selfie stick of sorts.
It is designed to work with HERO12 Black’s new 1/4-20 mounting threads. Mounting fingers are also included to ensure compatibility with all GoPro cameras.
Included with the new extension pole is a detachable, wearable and waterproof Bluetooth shutter remote. The remote will be compatible with other GoPro products. They are the HERO11 Black, HERO11 Black Mini and HERO10 Black.
The all-new Extension Pole + Waterproof Shutter Remote will be available in October 2023. Visit GoPro.com to learn more
Price, availability
The GoPro HERO12 Black retails for PhP 24,990/ US$ 399.99. The Max Lens Mod 2.0 will be sold for PhP 7,490/ US$ 99.99. Meanwhile, the HERO12 Black Creator Edition will be sold for PhP 36,990/ US$ 599.99.
In the Philippines, you can now pre-order these and they will be available on September 14 at GoPro Official LazMall and Shopee Mall Stores and at GoPro Authorized Partners nationwide. The stores are as follows: Abenson, Camerahaus, Colours Foto, Electroworld, Henry’s Cameras, iBook, Inbox, Infomax, SM Gadgets, TechPro Unlimited, The Vault, Timeline, Urbangiz, and more.
Learn more at GoPro.com
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.
Accessories
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.
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.
Cameras
Sony introduces its 1st Fisheye Zoom G Lens
Broad range for landscapes, architecture, sports, and video production
Sony has just launched its first fisheye zoom G Lens for full-frame Alpha E-mount cameras: the Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G. It will be available from late September for an SRP of US$ 1,599.99 / SG$ 2,049.
The 8 mm to 14 mm zoom focal range covers a broad set of fisheye perspectives in one compact lens.
At 8 mm, the lens shoots circular fisheye with a 180-degree angle of view projected as a circular image on a full-frame sensor.
Meanwhile, at 14 mm, it shoots diagonal fisheye across the full frame with a 180-degree diagonal angle of view.
Users can match the angle of view and composition to the subject and creative intent, across various scenarios like landscapes, architecture, sports, and more.
An optical design with ED (extra-low dispersion) glass and aspherical elements suppresses chromatic and other aberrations across the image area.
This enables high resolution throughout the zoom range with fast and precise autofocus and Linear Response MF. All these while suppressing focus breathing and operating quietly for movie production.
Controls include a focus mode switch, zoom lock switch, and an aperture ring with switchable click stops.
A minimum focusing distance of 0.15 meters and maximum magnification of 0.22x at the telephoto end also allow close-up fisheye perspectives both for stills and movies.
The Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G measures about 63.1 mm in maximum diameter and 82.8 mm in length.
It weights about 314 grams, giving it mobility for handheld, gimbal, and rig-based shooting. It is also dust and moisture-resistant with a fluorine coating on the front.
In addition, users can opt for a dual-lens configuration with the VENCE Extension System Mini.
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