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The Consumer Electronics Tradeshow of 2024 is kicking off, and while we don't expect any huge camera announcements, there are plenty of other bits and bobs of interest to the photographically inclined. Here are all the most important announcements, awards and releases (so far).

When DJI announced its extremely innovative Ronin 4D camera and stabilizer combo in 2021, one thing was missing. Maximum quality, 8K/75fps recording, would require the Zenmuse X9-8K module, but only the 6K option was available at launch. Now, two years later, the big boy is here.

Kodak's Super 8 Camera is a hybrid of old and new: it shoots movies using Super 8 motion picture film but incorporates digital elements like a flip-out LCD screen and audio capture. Eight years after we first saw the camera at CES 2016, Kodak is finally bringing it to market.

Ricoh has announced the Pentax WG-90, a re-branded version of its WG-80 rugged, waterproof camera.

Leica has announced the M11-P, a low-key version of its 60MP full-frame rangefinder. In addition to the standard no-red-dot 'P' modifications, it becomes the first camera to store cryptographically-signed authenticity metadata in its files.

Leica updates its Sofort instant camera line with a new version that adds built-in storage, a second shutter button and Leica Fotos app support.

OM Digital Solutions (formerly Olympus' camera division) has released the Tough TG-7, the successor to the highly rated TG-6. The camera's core features haven't changed, but the TG-7 gains a refined grip, new interval and 'construction' modes, interval shooting, and a USB-C connector.

GoPro has announced its next flagship action camera, the Hero12 Black. We take a look at everything that's new.

Sony's new ILX-LR1 full-frame E-mount box camera features the same imaging pipeline as the Sony a7R V but in a tiny, compact form factor that's purpose-built for drones and other remote shooting applications.

CIPA recently released their total production and shipment data for cameras and lenses for the month of June 2023. Is the camera industry finally showing some signs of stability after several challenging years?

PhaseOne has announced the XC Camera, a $62,490, 150MP medium format camera with a 645-format (53.4 x 40mm) sensor and a fixed 15mm equiv 23mm F5.6 lens.

The R100 is Canon's smallest and lightest EOS R camera, aimed at entry level users to bring those seeking hybrid functions into the RF lens mount.

Sony has updated the ZV-1 Type 1 vlogging compact with the addition of an 18-50mm equivalent F1.8-4.0 lens.

In a pair of video updates Pentax shares a glimpses of its hopes and plans for future film cameras.

Canon has announced the PowerShot V10, a 'Flip'-like selfie camera for vloggers. The V10 is a 4K-capable compact camera with a Type 1 sensor and 19mm-equiv ultra-wide lens.

An update to the Mini 11, the new camera adds parallax correction capabilities, automatic flash control and a multi-function twist lens.

Do you expect me to gawk? No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to buy!

A higher-res Blackmagic Studio Camera just dropped. EF-mount only, this packs more megapixels, a bigger sensor, and a high max ISO.

The GR III 'Diary Edition' is limited to 2,000 units and will be available starting 'late January 2023' for $1149.95.

Ricoh has announced it's starting the 'Film Camera Project,' an initiative designed to gauge the interest and viability of producing a new Pentax film camera.

The KF is effectively unchanged from its 24MP K-70 predecessor, aside from a slightly higher-resolution articulating rear display, a few grams shed and a collection of new Custom Image presets.

38 years after the M6 first went on sale, Leica is re-releasing an updated model with new and improved features while keeping the same iconic design.

Sony's FX30 Super35/APS-C Cinema Line camera is effectively a crop-sensor version of the company's full-frame FX3 camera with sensor-based image stabilization, oversampled 4K/60p capture and '16-bit' Raw output and more.

GoPro has released three Hero 11 Black models, including the Hero 11 Black, Hero 11 Black Creator Edition and Hero 11 Black Mini. All three cameras use a larger, higher-resolution sensor with improved resolution, stabilization and more.

DJI's new Osmo Action 3 can now record 4K video at up to 120fps (up from 4K/60p) and has a longer-lasting battery with 30W quick-charge support.

Insta360 has announced the X3, the company's newest 360-degree action camera. The X3 includes new higher-res sensors, a larger touchscreen, and a bigger battery, among other exciting new features.

Fujifilm has announced the X-H2, a high-resolution X System camera that packs inside the largest-ever X-Trans sensor from Fujifilm that’s capable of capturing 40MP stills and internal 8K ProRes 422 video at up to 30fps.

Hasselblad’s new X2D 100C packs a massive 100MP back-side illumined CMOS sensor inside that’s mounted to a 5-axis image stabilization system Hasselblad claims offers up to seven stops of compensation.

Sony has expanded its Cinema Line with a full-frame PTZ camera, the FR7. Combining the same internals as the FX6 and a robust, precise PTZ design, the FR7 promises to expand the possibilities for content creators, filmmakers and live event production.

Sony Japan has posted a teaser on its website showing off what appears to be the company's next cinema product.

Sony has announced in-camera forgery-proof photo technology for its a7 IV mirrorless camera. The technology, aimed at corporate users, cryptographically signs images in-camera to detect future pixel modification and tampering.

This behemoth uses the same 8K full-frame Vista Vision CMOS sensor found inside the standard V-RAPTOR, but adds an impressive I/O array, integrated ND filter and more to make it a production-ready rig.

Nikon has announced the Z30, a 21MP APS-C mirrorless camera aimed at vloggers and content creators. It has a lot in common with the existing Z50 and Z fc with a few tweaks and a lower price tag.

Joining its diverse lineup of ONE R and RS action cameras, Insta360 has announced the 1-inch 360 Edition camera, co-engineered with Leica. The camera sports dual 1"-type image sensors and records 21MP still photos and 6K/30p video with a full 360-degree field of view.

Fujifilm has announced the X-H2S, a high-end 26MP APS-C stills/video mirrorless camera capable of 40fps shooting, 4K/120 video and subject recognition AF built around a Stacked CMOS sensor.

Reto has announced a new half-frame 35mm camera, the Kodak-branded Ektar H35. The lightweight, affordable camera allows you to capture 72 images using a single 36-shot roll of 35mm film.

While its lineage is clearly inspired by Canon's line of Rebel DSLRs, this 24MP APS-C mirrorless camera takes plenty of inspiration from Canon's more capable full-frame mirrorless cameras.

The WG-80 remains largely unchanged from the WG-70, but it now has a front LED ring light that's twice as bright as its predecessor. Aside from that, the 16MP CMOS sensor and 28-140mm full-frame equivalent lens stays the same.

Focusing on an object a few centimeters in front of your camera is easy with a macro lens. What if you want to focus on something over a kilometer away simultaneously? New research shows that it's possible thanks to a light field camera with an incredible lens design inspired by an extinct arthropod's unique compound eyes.

Insta360 has announced the ONE RS modular action camera. It includes a new core and a 48MP 4K Boost Lens. The new components are compatible with existing ONE R cameras, too, so users can upgrade one component at a time.

In addition to a new paint job and matching accessories, this limited-edition GR IIIx includes exposure and focus modes that will also come to the standard GR IIIx when this limited-edition version launches next month.

OM Digital Solutions has announced the OM-1, its first camera under the OM System brand. The camera features 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds stacked backside-illuminated Live MOS sensor with 5-axis in-body image stabilization.

Vision Research has announced the Phantom S991 high-speed camera. While not its fastest camera, the S991 offers a unique blend of speed and resolution thanks to a new and improved fiber cable technology.

Canon has announced the EOS R5C, the newest member of both its EOS line of still cameras and its Cinema EOS motion picture system. It effectively combines an EOS R5 mirrorless camera with a pro-level Cinema EOS camera, all in a single body, and provides use case-specific operation right down to the menu system.

Leica has announced the M11, the newest member of its M-series rangefinder line of cameras. It's headline spec is a new 60MP BSI CMOS sensor, but it also includes useful features like a larger battery, internal storage, a redesigned baseplate and more.

Canon USA has taken to social media to tease the release of a new Cinema EOS camera system. The announcement is set to take place at 7am (EST) on January 19, 2022.

Firmware version 1.10 for the Nikon Z9 increases the burst length of dual-format shooting from three seconds to eight seconds. The update also addresses other bugs found in firmware version 1.00.

It probably shouldn't come as a surprise, but this is the first confirmation we've seen regarding the future of Canon's storied EOS-1 camera lineup, which got its start back in 1989.

Sony Japan issued a statement confirming it will is no longer accepting orders for its a7C and a6600 mirrorless camera systems, citing issues with procuring parts amidst the global chip shortage.