With an implosion of shipments caused by COVID in 2020, the expectation was that 2021 would see a rebound… until COVID hit again. So how have camera manufacturers fared in what has become another traumatic business year? The implosion of the camera industry is no secret.
In fact, the long drawn-out affair has been painfully […]. petapixel.com
According to data sourced from the NPD Group, Sony claims it sold the most mirrorless cameras, sold the most full-frame mirrorless cameras, and had the best-selling mirrorless camera model (the Alpha 7 III) in the United States and Canada in 2021. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-02-16 18:00
There's just something special about retro-inspired Mirrorless cameras. On the one hand, they give us all the feels from the glory days of photography. On the other hand, they give us everything we need in a modern tool: great autofocus, fast burst rates, touchscreens, great EVF's and more. thephoblographer.com »
2021-05-01 07:00
While entry-level Mirrorless cameras are cheap, they'll still make a sizeable dent in your wallet. Here's the good thing, though. If you buy right, the investment you make now will last you a good few years. thephoblographer.com »
2020-11-01 01:00
Many photographers shy away from shooting out in conditions that are less than favorable. This is a real shame because capturing images in the rain or snow can make for much more dynamic pictures. However, having said this, you need to make sure your gear is tough enough for the conditions. thephoblographer.com »
2020-09-27 01:00
2018 was a great year for Mirrorless cameras. With outstanding options from the likes of Canon, Sony, Fujifilm and many more hitting the market, the the world of Mirrorless cameras has become hard to ignore. thephoblographer.com »
2019-01-07 02:00
In a low-light situation with a split-second to focus and capture the moment, the flashgun's AF illuminator was essential. Mirrorless cameras tend not to offer this feature and their AF systems aren't so good in low light that they don't need it. dpreview.com »
2018-10-26 20:00
Over the last few years, we’ve seen how Sony has made some pretty huge gains in the photography industry. This is especially true for the mirrorless market and plenty of photographers have switched from DSLR cameras to Sony mirrorless cameras. petapixel.com »
2018-08-24 20:37
Leica has been doing mirrorless cameras now for a long time, thanks to the very nature of their classic rangefinder designs. They have even been dabbling in digital mirrorless cameras over the years, with varied success. thephoblographer.com »
2018-06-12 16:00
It’s already April and, though a flurry of new cameras have been released since the start of the year, there doesn’t appear to be one DSLR that has raised pulses for photographers. However, take that reflex mirror away and the story switches, with launches of mirrorless cameras like the Sony a7III, Canon M50 and Panasonic GX9 all filling the news pages with hype and anticipation. digitalrev.com »
2018-04-18 03:00
Scroll through your photo news feeds this morning, and you'll get a lot of "Canon manager confirms: Canon is shifting focus from SLRs to mirrorless" type headlines. But you may want to wait before you grab your hammer and smash that piggy bank in anticipation of new high-end mirrorless option from Canon, because the 'manager' in question confirmed no such thing. dpreview.com »
2018-03-05 19:27
Manfrotto have developed a series of ground-breaking Camera Cages designed to meet the needs of independent content creators who increasingly rely on high-end mirrorless and DSLR cameras to capture the perfect video content. photographyblog.com »
2018-01-16 13:00
I wrote, two years ago, that I thought the distinction between DSLRs and mirrorless cameras would disappear. Not that mirrorless would eclipse DSLRs, more that the differences would reduce to the point that the presence or absence of a mirror becomes the least relevant part of a discussion of two cameras. dpreview.com »
2017-11-29 17:00
Sigma has just announced a new 16mm f/1. 4 DC DN lens for Sony E and Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. It’s the second lens in a series that was started by the Sigma 30mm f/1. 4, which has received stellar reviews. petapixel.com »
2017-10-24 19:54
You would have to be quite the optimist to have expected new models in Nikon's 1 series of 1" sensor mirrorless system cameras being launched any time soon. Despite camera manufacturers hardly ever announcing a product line's end-of-life, the 1-series phase-out is now pretty much official. dpreview.com »
2017-08-01 17:30
When rumours of new technology hit the internet, camera brands are often quick to distance themselves or deny the rumours completely. So, it took the industry by surprise when just a few days ago several websites reported that Nikon are working on new Mirrorless technology. digitalrev.com »
2017-07-16 03:00
The number of cameras made and shipped by manufacturers continues to grow, spelling some positive news for the photo industry. Although the total number of digital still cameras produced in May by members of the Camera and Imaging Products Association was only up by 4. dpreview.com »
2017-07-06 22:18
Last updated: June 23, 2017 For those wanting to step up from entry-level to midrange ILCs, there are many things to consider, including the choice between a DSLR or mirrorless camera, what sensor size suits you best, how important video is to you, and of course the lens system. dpreview.com »
2017-06-23 09:45
Sony recently released firmware v.4.0 for its a7S II and a7R II mirrorless cameras. The announcement that this firmware version “Improves image quality when Long Exposure NR setting is off” raised hopes for many photographers that Sony had at last addressed the issues caused by their automatic smoothing of all exposures of 4 seconds or […] petapixel.com »
2017-06-13 18:07
Several photo rumour sites have stepped their coverage of articles about what could be Canon’s first-ever full-frame mirrorless camera, prompting speculation that photography’s biggest camera manufacturer could be about to announce something huge (or small in this case). digitalrev.com »
2017-05-19 03:00
Several photo rumour sites have stepped their coverage of articles about what could be Canon’s first-ever full-frame mirrorless camera, prompting speculation that photography’s biggest camera manufacturer could be about to announce something huge (or small in this case). digitalrev.com »
2017-05-19 03:00
Entry-level interchangeable lens cameras have never been so affordable or more capable. There are plenty of choices around the $500 mark that will take better pictures than most cameras ever made. dpreview.com »
2017-05-12 11:04
Is Sony’s X-OCN Codec Coming To Mirrorless Cameras? from cinema5D on Vimeo. Mr. Okahashi told in this interview for Cinema5D that on paper Sony’s X-OCN Codec could be implemented on the Sony A7 camera series. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-11-23 16:34
Entry-level interchangeable lens cameras have never been so affordable or more capable. There are plenty of choices around the $500 mark that will take better pictures than most cameras ever made. dpreview.com »
2016-11-21 22:16
One of the most popular lens focal lengths out there is the 50mm--but they're sometimes worthless if they can't focus quickly. Whether you're a professional or hobbyist photographer, there isn't a reason why you wouldn't want to have a fast focusing 50. thephoblographer.com »
2016-10-23 07:02
The internet is being overrun by fake and bogus AI imagery and text. The question is, what are we going to do about it? The internet has always had a problem with misinformation, but that problem is being accelerated by AI and the deluge of fabricated lies and deceit.
A Japanese camera store has updated its sales floor and strategy in response to not only greatly growing demand but also consumer buying trends. It has also noted that what buyers want is becoming increasingly polarized. [Read More]
Artificial intelligence images have the potential to misinform the future. For the first time in the technological present, we are on the cusp of a life-and-art-altering explosion of intentionally created dis-informational imagery. [Read More]
The latest digital cameras boast ever-higher resolutions, better performance in low light, smart focusing and shake reduction – and they’re built right into your smartphone. [Read More]
Camera manufacturers have long told us that the future was mirrorless and - as if there was any doubt - Canon and Nikon even joined the party as far back as 2018, yet compact cameras and DSLRs have stubbornly refused to die.
Photography once changed fashion but now fashion is changing photography, threatening to make it obsolete.
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The camera market is a bastion of high tech as manufacturers constantly innovate to create market-leading products. Not only that, they appear to invest increasing amounts of money into research and development in order to stay relevant as the smartphone onslaught continues unabated. Or do they? [Read More]