Following yesterday's coverage of Map Camera's best-selling lenses of 2023 roundup, the popular Japanese camera retailer has also published a breakdown of last year's 10 most popular new and used cameras. [Read More]
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The resurgence of compact cameras is well documented, with consumers flocking back to small, pocketable dedicated cameras. Even as smartphone image quality has continued to improve, photographers are again seeking a special, bespoke photographic experience.
The OM System has been pretty silent about giving us successors of the popular Pen lineup. Users have been asking for one for a long time with no sort of hints at what's coming. On the other hand, the company recently launched OM3, which has the retro-style of the original EM5.
Recent reports of Fujifilm GFX100RF and Hasselblad X2D II cameras have excited many photographers. However, what is getting the most attention is how each of these devices potentially utilizes a Sony 102MP sensor, which has sparked the imagination of the latter brand's followers.
This one may get a lot of you riled up, but it was a long time coming. There are times when camera manufacturers know what they are doing, and then there are other times when the newer devices simply lack any innovation.
The debate around higher megapixels vs better features has been around since the introduction of digital cameras. During the analog era, ergonomics, build, lens and film quality, and so on were the main focus.
Rumors and leaks can either excite brand loyalists, or they can divide them. Canon's latest image leak of an upcoming camera is the former. From the looks of it, Canon is now finding new ways to make its camera bodies smaller and smaller, which is something many loyalists would prefer.
Everyone seems to be craving a retro digital camera these days. While Fujifilm's X series was one of the few camera lineups that catered to this need, Nikon, OM System, and Pentax are the recent additions focusing on the same.