AI zoom camera with crazy 2,000mm reach can also control a mirrorless camera
The RocXZoom is a portable AI-powered camera with a built-in gimbal and mammoth 2,000mm reach, but a larger gimbal attachment can even control your mirrorless or DSLR
In late 2025, a news piece was published about an AI-powered camera with an exceptionally long zoom range, created by former DJI engineers. Farseer has now officially launched the RocXZoom on Kickstarter, describing it as the "World's First Robotic Extreme Zoom Camera." Initially, the device was tailored for casual photographers and professionals tracking challenging subjects like birds in flight.
The RocXZoom features a 50MP 1/2.5-inch sensor, a dual-axis gimbal, and a 50x hybrid zoom lens with an equivalent reach of 40-2,000mm, making it resemble a smartphone with a five-inch OLED screen and a miniature gimbal. Weighing 400g, the camera utilizes advanced phase-detection focusing and AI Smart Tracking to maintain focus on distant subjects, with a database of over 300 bird species.
The RocXZoom Pro version expands its capabilities by adding a two-axis gimbal capable of holding a professional DSLR or mirrorless camera (up to 5KG) and a long lens. The RocXZoom app enables full camera control via a smart device, and the camera's battery can last up to four hours. With £7,358 funding goal, £66,688 has been pledged by more than 130 backers, with 29 days remaining.
The camera is priced at $799, with early bird and special prices starting at $449, $499, and $549, respectively. The RocXZoom Pro kit, including the camera and large gimbal, is priced at $2,099, with early bird, early, and special prices at $849, $949, and $1,049, respectively.
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