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The Fujifilm X100V has been one of Fujifilm's most successful fixed-lens endeavours to date, with many reviewers praising it highly for its image quality and great handling. It seems that Fujifilm has become a victim of its own success, as it appears to be unable to keep up with demand for the camera. B&H Photo is only the most recent retailer to suspend orders for the X100V, calling into question Fujifilm's supply chain and the ability to ship enough units of a potential successor.

Canon EOS R1 rumours abound, with the upcoming flagship mirrorless camera potentially coming with an industry-leading global shutter as well as a larger body and an improved autofocus system. While Canon is just about overdue for an update to its flagship line-up, there's not a peep about a possible release date or confirmation of the specifications.

Kamila Wojciechowska has revealed full camera details for the Pixel 8, as well as its Pixel 8 Pro sibling. The same leaker has hinted at some of the features headed to this autumn's Tensor G3-based smartphones too.

Sharge touts its latest product as the best way to turn up to 2TB of M.2 NVMe SSD storage into a "tiny, lightweight" everyday-carry accessory. It consists of an aluminum enclosure for such a card with a volume touted as equivalent to that of a couple of bottlecaps, designed to fit into a custom silicone bumper with a lanyard that also doubles as a data cable. The Disk also features a male USB type-C to plug into a compatible laptop, smartphone, camera or console by itself for transfer speeds of up to 1GB per second (Gb/s).

Zeiss has finally responded to rumours that it has abandoned the photography lens market for good. While the brand will remain active in the dedicated camera market for the foreseeable future, it also noted that there has been an irreversible shift in the market thanks to smartphones and the pandemic.

Xiaomi is preparing to release the Xiaomi 13 Ultra globally, having now confirmed its €1,499 launch price. Despite partnering with Leica, DxOMark has revealed that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra's camera system has a few weaknesses, particularly when compared against other current flagships.

Fujifilm released the X-S20 APS-C camera as an update to its X-S hybrid camera line-up. While the spec sheet improvements made for a convincing package, the first batch of proper reviews reveal a camera that delivers on its promises.

Adobe Stock is one of the biggest repository of non-royalty images online. It is also the only one accepting output from generative AI as such at the time of writing. A new analysis of the sale of and revenue from images available on the platform suggests that the latter has outdone 'real' media from photographers in some respects since 2022.

Topaz Labs recently released version 1.3.7 of its Photo AI image sharpening software. Topaz Photo is a one-click solution for upscaling, noise removal, and blur reduction for photographers. Topaz Labs has released v1.3.7 at a 20% discount until June 16, and for a perpetual licence no less.

Sony touts its latest CFexpress Type-A cards as exceptionally high-capacity and frame-drop resistant, the better to deliver ultra-stable, reliable recording, even in 4K (even internally) or the RAW format. The CEA-M1920T and CEA-M960T are also backed for even the most rugged of shooting conditions thanks to their durable construction, with software support to guard against accidental deletions.

Nearly four years after the release of its predecessor, rumours have surfaced that an updated Sony Alpha a6700 high-end APS-C camera will be unveiled on July 12 with an updated sensor and processor, as well as a slightly redesigned body. The new a6700 is set to feature the same AI-enabled BIONZ XR image processor as found in the ZV-E1 full-frame vlogging camera, resulting in some serious video chops.

Nikon's latest announcement show that it does care about its DX format shooters, after all. The f/1.7 Nikkor Z DX is a compact, versatile prime lens that should pair well with the Nikon Z30, Zfc, and Z50 APS-C camera bodies for an all-rounder setup, thanks to its 36 mm full-frame equivalent focal length.

The successor to last year's GoPro Hero 11 Black has surfaced online. Debuting on the TDRA database, the Hero 12 Black is alleged to feature a new rear display, which GoPro will market as an 'Edge-to-Edge' touchscreen.

Despite their similar price tags and use cases, the US$3,899.99 Sony A7R V and the US$3,999.95 Nikon Z8 are more different than they might seem at first glance. Some of the most important differences put the Nikon ahead of the Sony in terms of videography, action photography, and low-light performance.

Early signs of the DJI Air 3 have surfaced online, tipped to be the company's next sub-500g drone. Not only have DJI Air 3 photos emerged, but so has a short video of a beta unit.

Leica has officially unveiled the Q3 camera as the latest iteration of its compact full-frame mirrorless line-up. The fixed-lens body offers the same Summilux 28 mm F/1.7 wide-angle lens, but updates the sensor to a 60-MP BSI CMOS sensor from the 50-MP unit in the Leica Q2. The third-generation Q camera also features significant improvements to the autofocus and video feature sets.

The Panasonic Lumix G85 hybrid Micro Four Thirds camera is available at a 22% discount on Amazon. The Lumix 85 is a formerly-premium Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera targeted at photography, but its rich feature set makes it a great option for video, especially for those looking to pack light. Compared to something like a full-frame camera system, the Lumix G85 and its compatible M4/3 lenses are far more compact.

ZeroZero touts its new Hover X1 as the smallest, most light-weight camera drone in the world - or on Indiegogo, at least. It has debuted on the crowdfunding platform today (May 25, 2023), and has accrued over eight times its original goal already. It is rated to "take your footage to the next level" with pre-programmed aerial shot modes for its up-to-2.7K video.

Canon's latest EOS camera announcement comes by way of the EOS R100 that aims to fill the gap in the low-end of the market. The EOS R100 is basically a value-engineered EOS R50. The resulting camera body is a simple affair, reminiscent of the Canon EOS Digital Rebel bodies of old. Gone is the flip-out touch screen, wealth of buttons on the back, and high-speed burst modes. On the positive side, the EOS R100 is quite affordable, coming in at US$200 less than the R50

Fujifilm has announced the X-S20 at the Bangkok X Summit as the follow-up to the popular X-S10 camera. Fujifilm is pitching the X-S20 as an ultimate travel camera — coming in at just 491 g (1.08 lbs) — that strikes a balance between power, compactness, and features. The sensor remains the same, while an updated X-Processor 5 adds a number of nifty new video and photography features and improves the autofocus capabilities significantly.

The mid-range OM Systems OM-5 is on sale on for US$999.99 at various retailers. The compact Micro Four Thirds camera is OM Systems's (formerly Olympus) most recent entry into the M4/3 system, and, despite the samey looks, the OM-5 brings a host of improvements over its predecessors and contemporaries. Among its top features are 7.5-stop IBIS, a versatile 20.4 MP sensor, and computational photography smarts.

Sony has announced the ZV-1 as the latest addition to its compact vlogging camera line-up, and the little point-and-shoot camera has a number of notable upgrades that address common complaints about its predecessor. It has the same 1-inch sensor as the original ZV-1, but the microphones received a significant update. It's also loaded with video features you might expect from a camera that targets on-the-go vlogging and some that seem a little out of place for a compact camera.

VIOFO's latest A119 Mini 2 is, as the name suggests, one of the super-compact type of dash-cam that integrates its own rear-facing screen. Nevertheless, it is packed with up-to-date features such as a Sony STARVIS 2 image sensor for low-light performance; a wide field of view; Intelligent Parking Mode and Auto Event Detection. It also supports time-lapse video and hands-free control options.

DJI has announced the Matrice 350 RTK, its latest enterprise drone. The Matrice 350 RTK features several upgrades over the Matrice 300 RTK but retains its predecessor's 55-minute flight times.

According to a renowned leaker, Samsung has finalised a camera-focused update for its most recent flagship smartphones. Starting next month, the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra should be capable of shooting portraits at 2x zoom, among other changes.

Panasonic's Lumix G9 is a high quality Micro Four Thirds camera that's a perfect fit for a photo and video creator that needs a compact camera without sacrificing capability. The Lumix G9 strikes a good balance between compact size and ergonomic controls, and it features a weather-sealed body and five-axis in-body image stabilisation for clear video and photo shooting. The current US$897.99 price is a 30-day low for the Lumix G9.

Fujifilm is rumoured to be introducing a new X-S20 mirrorless X-mount interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C sensor at the Fujifim X Summit later this May. The new camera appears to be replacing the X-S10, but at a significantly higher price this time around. Leaked specifications indicate 6K video will make an appearance, as will a dedicated VLOG mode on the mode selector (PSAM) dial.

As the reviews roll in, we're starting to get a clearer idea of who the Nikon Z8 full-frame mirrorless camera is for and what it is all about. As it turns out, the camera behaves a lot like it seems on paper — as a smaller Nikon Z9. Similarity to the Z9 is both a good and a bad thing, since it suffers from the same autofocus issues, while the compact form factor presents new challenges for Nikon to conquer.

The nifty fifty — a fast prime lens — is an essential part of any photographer's kit. Nikon's Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S is a versatile 50 mm option for Z mount cameras, featuring a weather sealed body and sharp image quality. At 36% off, the Nikkor Z 50mm f1/8 S comes in at US$526.95 — its lowest price of 2023 so far.

Panasonic's tiny Lumix G 14 mm f/2.5 Micro Four Thirds lens is on sale on Amazon for just US$197.99. Given the 2x crop factor of the Micro Four Thirds sensor, this lens represents the same framing as a 28 mm full-frame unit, making it a great pairing with a compact M4/3 for travel, landscape, and street photography, where you want a little more context in your frame and want to keep things pocketable.

Leaks suggest that that a Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5 R WR lens is coming for the Fujifilm X-mount. The 8 mm focal length would make it the widest lens for Fujifilm's X-mount APS-C cameras to date. It seems likely that Fujifilm will announce the new lens at the Fujifilm X Summit on May 24, although images of the lens have already leaked online.

DJI is preparing to release a new industrial drone, with the company having scheduled a launch event for May 18. In the meantime, various leakers have shared details about the drone, which will debut as the Matrice 350 RTK or M350 RTK.

Peak Design has announced the Micro Clutch hand strap for mirrorless cameras on Kickstarter. The strap aims to supplement the grip on mirrorless camera bodies that have, over time, become rather compact and difficult to hold onto. The grip is made of a chemical resistant hypalon rubber with microfibre padding, and it mounts to both the strap eyelets and an aluminium plate that attached to the camera base.

SmallRig has announced its Cage Kit for the Canon PowerShot V10 mere days after Canon launched its point-and-shoot camera aimed at video creators on the go. Shipping on May 31, the SmallRig kit for the V10 encases Canon's tiny camera in a fibre-reinforced plastic body and affords the diminutive camera a surprising amount of flexibility via its ample accessory and camera mounting options.

Panasonic's full-frame mirrorless Lumix S5 is at a 30-day low on Amazon. The 24.2-MP hybrid camera and Lumix S 20-60 mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens are on sale for US$500 less than the regular price. With five-axis in-body image stabilisation, 12-bit video, and a host of photography features, the Lumix S5 is a stellar option for small-scale hybrid shooters with a focus on video performance.

According to a new report, Apple will release all iPhone 15 models with 48 MP primary cameras. Reputedly, the basic iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will receive a new triple-stacked camera sensor aimed at capturing more light to improve image quality.

The Panasonic Lumix GH6 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera has become a favourite for video producers and hybrid photographers that need something small and powerful. With five-axis IBIS, 10-bit 4K video recording, and an abundance of lightweight, quality lenses, it's easy to see why the GH6 makes for such an attractive all-round camera — especially at US$1,697.99 on Amazon and B&H Photo.

DJI has announced another drone-related launch event. Billed as a 'flagship upgrade', the new drone is likely a successor to the Matrice 300 RTK that DJI revealed in 2020.

SmallRig has announced a set of rugged cages and related accessories for the Nikon Z 8 mere days after Nikon revealed the camera for the first time. SmallRig's offerings fit the Z 8 both with and without the battery grip in place, and offer a variety of extra features, including cable clamps, a top handle, and a host of threaded mounting points for accessories. Limited pre-orders are currently live, with deliveries and proper availability set for May 30, 2023.

The compact, mid-range Nikon Z 5 full-frame mirrorless camera is currently at a 30-day low on Amazon thanks to Nikon's May rebates. A 29% discount has dropped the price on the excellent Z mount body to US$996.95, making it an attractive option for anyone looking to get into full-frame photography or videography without breaking the bank.

The fan-favourite Panasonic GX85 Micro Four Thirds camera, bundled with 12-32 mm and 45-150 mm kit lenses, is on sale for US$647.99 on Amazon and B&H Photo. The 19% discount is the lowest price in 30 days for the feature-rich compact hybrid camera. Panasonic's GX85 makes an excellent small-form-factor 4K video and photography camera for those looking for something more capable than a point-and-shoot camera to start getting into interchangeable lens systems.

Canon has unveiled the PowerShot V10, a camera aimed at vloggers and video creators. The unique, compact form factor of the PowerShot V10 positions it as a solid attempt at drawing beginner vloggers and content creators away from smartphones, despite the camera lacking some key features for video creators.

DxOMark has published detailed analysis of the P60 Pro and its flagship-worthy cameras. With 48 MP primary, 48 MP telephoto and 13 MP ultra-wide-angle lenses, the P60 Pro currently offers the best rear-facing camera array of any smartphone released to date, Find X6 Pro, Magic5 Pro Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max included.

It's becoming increasingly difficult to justify buying a small point-and-shoot camera, given the performance that manufacturers are packing into compact Micro Four Thirds and APS-C bodies. Here are 3 underrated compact cameras with large sensors that deliver on image quality, despite their pocket-friendly footprint.

Nikon has released the Z 8, pitching it as the spiritual successor to the D850. The Z 8 takes a lot of what makes the Z 9 flagship a great camera, packs it into a 30% more compact form factor, and cuts the price by US$1,500. Pre-orders for the Z 8 start shipping on May 25.

Samsung has detailed more camera refinements for the Galaxy S23 series, which will be headed to all models. Apparently, the option of choosing 2x portrait zoom will soon return, as will fixes for issues viewing HDR shots in the stock gallery app.

The US$799 Voigtlander NOKTON 55 mm f/1.2 SLIIs lens that was announced back in February has finally been properly unveiled and is available for pre-order. The Nikon F-mount lens is just the latest in a long line of vintage-inspired manual lenses to hit the market. Pre-orders are open at B&H Photo in the US, and at a number of European vendors.

ArtraLab has announced the NONIKKOR-MC f/1.4 35 mm full-frame lens for three popular lens mounts. The NONIKKOR-MC comes in two flavours inspired by the Nikkor 35 mm designs from the 1960's and 1980's. Retro camera and lens designs have been hot for a few years, and ArtraLab already has a catalogue of competent manual lenses.

Mirrorless cameras are all the rage these days, but it can be a tad expensive to get into the new tech. Fortunately, there is a handful of capable, cheap, APS-C, mirrorless cameras out there that are perfect for anyone, from beginners getting into photography to professionals looking for a second camera for their collection.

Breaking into the full-frame camera world can seem daunting, with many camera bodies starting deep into the US$2,000 territory. That doesn't mean that there aren't cheap full-frame options around though. Here are three of the best mirrorless cameras that you can buy for under US$1,500, often with a kit lens, to boot.