Felix is a freelance tech journalist with a strong focus on photography. Based out of central Germany, he contributes to various international publications. With a university degree in historical lingustics, Felix now combines his passions for writing, research, photography and technology.
Panasonic surprised us at Photokina 2014 with the CM1 "connected camera," an interesting hybrid between smartphone and 4K-capable compact camera with a 1-inch sensor and Leica lens. The device is now available in the U.S. for $1,000.
The V.360 is the latest panoramic camera to enter the market. Like the competition, it captures both 1080p HD video and high-res still images, but it is compatible with GoPro mounts.
Nikon has announced the winning submissions to its 2014 Small Worlds photomicrography contest, with titles like "Creepy Crawlies" and "Every Day Wonders." Submissions for next year's contest have already started.
Antix is a new Android smartphone app for GoPro users that promises to automatically detect exciting scenes and cut them out of the video stream, for your convenience.
Joby has introduced two new suction cup mounts for GoPro cameras, featuring its GorillaPod Arm and Locking Arm. The suction cups are strong enough to secure the camera in place, so users can rest easy.
Kodak has unveiled the PixPro SP360, an action cam with a panoramic 360-degree horizontal angle-of-view. Besides going after GoPro, the new camera joins several new 360-degree cameras hitting the market.
