GoPro will unveil a new generation of cameras at the 2026 NAB Show this month (April 18–22). Here is the first leaked picture of one of the upcoming models – you can clearly see the larger lens, indicating a bigger sensor:

Here is what to expect from the new GoPro camera:

• GP3 Processor (core upgrade): GoPro’s first new chip in 5 years – a custom 5nm SoC with >2× the pixel processing power of the old GP2, plus a dedicated AI Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for real-time scene recognition, subject detection, and smarter image processing.
• Larger sensors: Expected across the lineup (teasers show cinematic macro, natural bokeh, and shallow depth-of-field shots that go far beyond typical action-cam footage).
• Massive low-light & image quality jump: improved low-light performance, better dynamic range, reduced noise, and more cinematic rendering.
• Higher resolution & frame rates: Strong speculation of 8K video (or at least much higher than Hero 13), plus improved high-frame-rate options (e.g., 4K at 240 fps) thanks to the extra processing headroom.
• Better battery life & thermals: Significantly longer runtimes and “bulletproof” reliability in high-heat conditions – no more early overheating shutdowns.
• AI & pro features: Enhanced stabilization, smarter auto-settings, improved audio, and overall professional-level image quality in a compact, rugged body.
• Multiple new cameras expected

Additional official information: GoPro to unveil new generation of cameras at the April 2026 NAB show.

New GoPro teaser: “Glimpses from a new generation of GoPro”

GoPro unveiled a new GP3 custom imaging processor for their upcoming cameras

New GoPro teasers for their upcoming camera with GP3 custom imaging processor

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Here are some speculations on what Panasonic could announce for the 25th anniversary of LUMIX in 2026:

• LUMIX S1H II: a long-overdue true successor to the S1H with 6K/8K internal recording, ProRes RAW, advanced cooling, pro connectivity (IP control, etc.), and cinema-grade tools in a compact mirrorless body. This would directly address community requests and position LUMIX strongly in the pro video market.
• LUMIX S9 II: A compact full-frame camera with hot shoe/EVF improvements.
• LUMIX S5 III or S5R: a new flagship model equipped with a new generation of AI AF system.
• LUMIX LX100 III: a successor to the popular premium compact. Expected updates to sensor/processor, EVF, touchscreen, and modern video features. Ties directly to LUMIX’s compact-camera origins and the current “compact renaissance.”
• Micro Four Thirds revival (e.g., GM5 successor or GX9 III): Panasonic has not announced a MFT camera since 2024 (Panasonic LUMIX GH7 and Panasonic LUMIX G97).
• Special anniversary edition camera: a limited-edition camera with special badging – Panasonic has done similar things for past milestones.

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SG-Image will soon release a new 18mm APS-C pancake lens (E/Z) – here are the first leaked pictures (check the official website for updates):

SG-Image recently announced a new AF 35mm f/2.2 lens:

SG-Image officially announced the AF 35mm f/2.2 lens

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Perhaps the "Eject" button on the Nikon D5 was aptly named... Image: NASA (via r/ArtemisProgram)

It's an experience most photographers will be familiar with: you go to insert or eject your camera's card, fumble slightly, and the spring or ejection mechanism sends the card shooting out. If you're lucky, you catch it in time; otherwise, it tumbles to the ground.

It turns out that even astronauts aren't immune from this kind of gaff... but when it happens to them, the lack of gravity makes it all the more exciting. This week, a clip taken from NASA's livestream of the Artemis II mission around the moon has gone viral, showing what appears to be astronaut Christina Koch chasing after a card that shot out of her camera.

Unfortunately, you can only scroll so far back in NASA's official livestream (as it's still being broadcast), but the moment has been captured in several GIFs. You can also see it with the surrounding context on CBS News' archive, though it's only in a small part of the frame. Unfortunately, none of the clips currently available have audio of the moment.

Anyone who's been following the mission and looking at the photos taken during it will know that the crew is mostly using Nikon D5s, so the card is likely a CFexpress, XQD or CompactFlash model. (I'd guess the former, based on clips I found of another astronaut handling theirs relatively close up.) While I typically wouldn't expect this kind of slot to eject a card with much force at all, how things work on Earth isn't always a great indication of how they'll work in space without any gravity.

Thankfully, the Orion capsule is relatively small, so she was able to keep track of it and grab it within a few seconds and continue taking pictures. But it's a funny reminder of how things that are easy, or, at worst, little inconveniences on earth, can be much more difficult in a zero-gravity environment. Thankfully, Koch and her crewmates have been willing to put up with the camera-related difficulties they've encountered, because the photos produced by the mission have been incredible.

Fans crowd around a rookie baseball player who, an hour earlier, had broken the tie in overtime, winning the game. Kids offer him hats and baseballs to sign. Photo: Mitchell Clark

Our April Editors' photo challenge theme is "Film Photography."

Important: Images MUST include a title and a caption of at least 25 words to be eligible. We need to be able to share the story behind your photo. We will consider both photos and captions when selecting our winners, so make sure to tell us that story!

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