Since I have been running this site and doing this job I have watched as the prices for compact cameras have steadily increased into the sort of price ranges usually reserved for collectible cameras.
I do feel partly responsible for this as the site helped to popularise these cameras and bring them to new audiences. . thephoblographer.com
Long gone are the days when you would have to spend thousands of dollars to get great cameras. We have rounded up some of the best deals on fantastic cameras for under $1000. The Nikon Z50 with a lens is just $850, while the Sony A7 II with a lens and a huge accessory bundle is just $998. thephoblographer.com »
2020-08-21 19:00
Long gone are the days when you would have to spend thousands of dollars to get great cameras. We have rounded up some of the best deals on fantastic cameras for under $1000. The Nikon Z50 with a lens is just $850, while the Sony A7 II with a lens and a huge accessory bundle is just $998. thephoblographer.com »
2020-08-21 19:00
Looking back just a few short years ago at cameras that were aimed at enthusiasts makes you realize just how far Mirrorless cameras have propelled us into the future. Now, Mirrorless cameras under $1,000 have many of the same features as those that are aimed at pros. thephoblographer.com »
2020-07-06 19:00
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is packed with four cameras (three on the back and one on the front), and it promises to be quite extraordinary. We all have our own feelings about mobile photography, but whether you like it or not, it's here to stay. thephoblographer.com »
2019-10-15 13:00
In general for the longest time if you wanted to have the fastest and most accurate autofocus you had to drop some major cash on a Canon or Nikon flagship camera. Simply put, smaller and more affordable cameras just couldn't keep up. thephoblographer.com »
2017-03-27 10:01
At The Phoblographer, we have repeatedly stated that today, no camera takes bad pictures, but where it does make a world of difference is the ISO limit, continuous shoot speeds, or ergonomics. For instance, people who are used to Canon may not entirely enjoy Nikon's built-in menu system, and vice versa.
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