Former DJI engineers have made 'the world's first robotic extreme zoom
camera' it features a 50x zoom, AI tracking and can identify 300+ bird species

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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:31:32 +0000

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Keeping your subjects in the frame and focused even at long distances. Oh,
and it identifies bird species too.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The FarseerTech RocXZoom is raising funds on Kickstarter You get a 50x hybrid zoom and 20x optical zoom from the camera Dual-stabilization technologies mean everything stays still The FarseerTech RocXZoom stands out for a number of reasons: it's been developed by ex-DJI engineers , it solves some of the most persistent pain points for taking photos at high zoom levels, and it can recognize more than 300 bird species thanks to on-board AI.

It's also soared past its original goal on Kickstarter (via PetaPixel ), raising more than 25x its target at the time of writing thanks to 350 willing backers. The campaign will continue to be open for contributions until Saturday, September 28. In the words of the creators, the RocXZoom is "a compact long-range optical assistant integrating recognition, tracking and zoom" with "robotic precision to break the limitations of traditional long-lens tripods" to give you extremely smooth recordings at extremely high zoom levels (which are usually notoriously difficult to stabilize). Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

You get a 50x hybrid zoom, 20x optical zoom, and 40mm-2000mm equivalent reach with the camera, plus the bird recognition we mentioned, plus human and
object detection too. Dual stabilization is provided by an integrated gimbal and electronic image stabilization, and the demo shots and hands-on tests all look suitably impressive. Extreme zoom solved The RocXZoom can be attached to a more conventional camera too (Image credit: FarseerTech) "At extreme zoom, every heartbeat creates motion blur, yet RocXZoom turns challenging long-distance shots into controlled, trackable handheld captures ideal for birding, wildlife, outdoor observation and distant action moments where lengthy setup time would make you miss the shot," reads the sales pitch . You may like GoBirding Vision Master review: an ambitious AI spotting scope HoverAir launches its ingenious pocket gimbal camera and drone and unlike
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While there does seem to be some trade-off in terms of image quality (a small 1/2.5-inch type sensor and a lens ranging from f/1.8 to f/3.9), the promise
is that anything you're looking at long-distance through the RocXZoom will remain stable and in the frame, even if it's moving or you're moving (or both).

As always with crowdfunded projects, there's no guarantee that putting your money down will ultimately get you a product. The specs of the camera, its shipping schedule, and its final price could all change as the campaign continues. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The camera has already been shown off at CES 2026, however, which gives it more credibility. If you've decided you want in, the cheapest early bird
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