Photokina 2014

Every two years Cologne in Germany goes photo crazy. Photokina is the focal point for everyone who is passionate about taking photographs or recording video. Gizmag has covered the big news coming out of Germany. Now we take a look back at some show favorites.

Camcorder and stills camera rigs can be complex, heavy and bulky affairs. Dutch inventor Mees Baayen has designed a modular camera rig system called the Ultra which breaks down into components that can be carried in a user's pockets.

The LensTrue system combines an electronic inclinometer that sits underneath the user's camera with advanced software that automatically deskews the captured RAW image to correct perspective.

Taking high-quality images with a pocket camera has always been a challenge, but technology is catching up. A case in point are the three newly revealed models in Canon’s PowerShot line, headlined by the 20.2-megapixel PowerShot G7 X.

Hasselblad has revealed a new Wi-Fi enabled version of its H5D-50c camera. The new camera is the same as the one released earlier this year, but comes with wireless capabilities built-in.

Leica has updated its S-series medium format line-up with two new models. The Leica S (Type 007), which is being shown off at Photokina, is the new top-of-the-range model and features a wide ISO range and 4K video recording. The Leica S-E is a new entry-level medium format camera.

Polaroid is aiming to release its Socialmatic camera by the end of 2014 or the beginning of 2015. Gizmag stopped by the company's booth at Photokina 2014 for a closer look.

Canon has revealed its much-rumored and requested follow-up to the 7D DSLR, the EOS 7D Mark II. The new camera features a 20.2-megapixel APS-C sensor, a Dual Pixel CMOS AF and continuous shooting at 10 fps.

Samsung has announced the NX1 mirrorless camera, which features the latest DRIM image engine, a brand new 28 megapixel BSI sensor, super quick autofocus and a high ISO sensitivity range. It's also capable of 4K video recording and can send UHD footage to a high resolution TV wirelessly.

Panasonic has outed a trio of small, but large-sensored, Lumix cameras at Photokina. The new devices include a smaller-than-average mirrorless camera, a compact with a 4/3-inch sensor and an Android smartphone/camera hybrid with a one-inch sensor.