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New DJI Mavic 4 Pro Leaks

New details of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro just leaked, and this time it’s packed with wild upgrades. The big news is the new Hasselblad 4/3 CMOS wide-angle camera with 100MP resolution, capable of shooting up to 6K/60fps HDR or 4K/120fps. It’s joined by a 48MP 1/1.3" telephoto camera and a 50MP 1/1.5" HDR cam—basically, three pro-level lenses in one drone. There’s also omnidirectional obstacle detection, including forward-facing LiDAR, which should make low-altitude or complex flight paths way safer.

It’s not just about the camera either. The Mavic 4 Pro now flies for up to 52 minutes, resists wind speeds up to 12 m/s, and can hit a max horizontal speed of 25 m/s in Sport mode. It supports DJI’s OcuSync 4+ for a 30 km video transmission range and comes bundled with the DJI RC 2 controller. Also there are built-in stepless electronic ND filters for smoother, faster shooting without physical filter swaps.

All this adds up to a slightly heavier drone (1,063 g), but the performance boost is hard to argue with. With an FCC filing already out and leaks piling up, it should drop very soon!

Sony May Spin-Off Its Image Sensor Business

Sony might be looking to spin off its semiconductor business, Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS), as an independent company, according to a Bloomberg report citing anonymous insiders. The move could value the unit at up to ¥7 trillion (about $49.2 billion), with Sony possibly retaining a minority stake. But Sony quickly responded, calling the report “speculation” and saying there are no specific plans in place—yet.

SSS has played a major role in Sony’s success, especially through image sensors used in smartphones and mirrorless cameras. However, margins have shrunk from a peak of 25% to just over 10%, with the business now facing steep competition from China and rising costs. Internally, leadership at SSS recently shifted, with Shinji Sashida stepping in as President and CEO to lead the group through what Sony describes as a time of “unprecedented transformation.”

While photographers know SSS for its camera sensors, including the cutting-edge global shutter in the Sony a9 III, the division also handles display tech, semiconductor lasers, and sensors for mobile phones. With the broader Sony Group focusing more on entertainment and gaming, spinning off semiconductors could help streamline operations and give the unit room to adapt—or compete—on its own.

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Photo Analysis

Welcome to a new addition to the magazine: the photo analysis, where I will analyse a photo and talk about the composition, lighting what’s positive, what’s negative etc. so that you can learn and better your own photography from it ;)

This week’s photo by: Kam

You can find him on Instagram as: @kam_visions

Let’s Analyse this Image:

Composition

What works well:

• The main building is perfectly centred, it’s symmetrical and dramatic.

• The puddle reflection is what makes this shot. It turns this regular street into something special.

• The leading lines from the buildings and road all converge straight to the subject. There’s no confusion about what you’re supposed to look at.

• The vertical orientation works really well too, it stretches the frame just enough to let you soak in both the building and its reflection without crowding either one too much.

What could be better:

• The red-and-white barricades at the base of the building are slightly distracting. They add some colour pop, sure, but strictly visually they break the otherwise clean lines. However in my opinion they also add some character.

• The reflection is quite ‘‘cut off’’ - meaning it doesn’t properly connect reality and reflection in a fluent line (the pinnacle of reflection shots). Repositioning yourself/putting the camera even lower to the puddle could have helped with that.

Lighting

What works well:

• The lighting here is soft and diffused. There are no harsh shadows, no blown-out highlights. It gives the architecture a very elegant, polished look.

• The slight glow in the sky adds a nice little cinematic backlight to the scene, making the buildings pop without looking too ‘‘unnatural’’.

• The lighting inside the reflection is also gorgeous. Balanced, clear and moody. It’s quite rare to see this level of clarity in a street puddle shot.

What could be better:

• Some of the shadows on the right and left side of the frame feel a little heavy. Lifting them just a bit could reveal more texture in those buildings. However some would say that this is what helps the main building pop. So depends on your preference and philosophy.

• The lighting is safe—and that’s not bad—but experimenting with a slightly more blue-toned grade could’ve added even more personality and uniqueness to the scene.

Framing & Perspective

What works well:

• The low-angle perspective is everything here. It puts the viewer right on the street, straight at the scene.

• Including the street markings and traffic light gives context without clutter. It feels urban, but not chaotic.

What could be better:

• The traffic light on the right is slightly cut off, which makes it feel a bit awkward. Either include it fully or crop it out more deliberately.

• A tiny rotation could make those vertical lines even cleaner. Right now they’re close to straight, but not quite, and with this level of symmetry, it really shows when you look at it.

Storytelling

What works well:

• This shot feels like a moment of stillness in the middle of a normally buzzing and loud city.

• You get a nice contrast between the old-school architecture and the glassy, modern skyscrapers. It is a nice detail once you notice it.

What could be better:

• Right now it’s very aesthetic-focused. If you wanted to push the narrative a bit more, throwing in a human element like a person walking, or even just their feet stepping through the frame could open up a ton of storytelling possibilities.

• The scene is so crisp and quiet that it almost feels sterile. Some slight imperfection, like a stray leaf, a ripple in the puddle, might’ve added a little more soul. This is actually where the barricades/roadworks come in handy. Also: this is quite a popular photo location - so the temporary roadworks definitely add uniqueness.

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