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SD Express Finally Has a Use, But It Dumped Its Biggest ‘Advantage’

SD Express, a format that has been completely ignored by the camera industry, finally has a use case. In today's Nintendo Direct, the company said the new Switch 2 would make use of microSD Express for the faster transfer speeds. Unfortunately, it dumps the biggest "advantage" originally touted by the SD Association: backward compatibility.

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Compact and Interchangeable Lens Camera Demand Is Diverging

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. A new report from BCN+R in Japan notes that not only are compact camera sales increasing, but interchangeable lens camera demand is starting to wane.

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Fujifilm Underestimated the X-M5’s Popularity But It Won’t Become an X100VI Situation

Although the Fujifilm X-M5 launched late last year to mixed reviews, it has proven extremely popular with consumers, especially those seeking to up their photo and video game at a budget-friendly price point. About four months after its release, the X-M5 remains challenging to find, with retailers in Japan stopping orders and American photo stores left in the lurch. Where the heck is the X-M5?

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Geekom A6 Review: Sub-$500 Mac mini Competitor Is Surprisingly Good

Over the last few weeks, I've been testing the Geekom A6 mini PC as my main working computer for editing/retouching photos as well as streaming and even gaming, (it's the first "real" PC I've used in more than 15 years so I just had to). While this tiny device is not the fastest or most powerful computer out there, it offers a surprising level of performance at a very easy-to-swallow $449 price.