Leica Releases Kevlar-Wrapped Q2 Monochrom ‘Reporter’ Edition
As promised when it announced the standard edition Q2 Reporter last year, Leica has released the Kevlar-wrapped Q2 Monochrom Reporter fixed-lens camera.
Leica Unveils the Kevlar-Wrapped Q2 Reporter
Leica has officially launched the Q2 Reporter, which is visually similar to the M10-P Reporter edition that was announced in January. Like many Leica designs, it is visually different but functionally identical to a standard Leica Q2.
Ricoh GR IIIx Review: A Worthwhile Compact Shooter
Ricoh brought the GR IIIx into its lineup to largely address focal length, but to also cement the case that this compact camera shoots bolder than its size would otherwise indicate.
This Film Camera Shoots like a Disposable but Doesn’t Hurt the Earth
LensFayre, a small online film camera store, has launched what it describes as an entry-level film camera that has all the hallmarks of popular disposable cameras, but is sustainably focused and made of reusable materials.
Leica Announces Limited Edition Daniel Craig x Greg Williams Q2
Leica has announced a limited-edition exclusive variant of the Q2 camera: the Daniel Craig x Greg Williams Limited Edition. The camera was apparently created in close collaboration with the actor and famed photographer and while the base Q2 is the same, the styling is unique.
November’s Global Camera Sales Show Encouraging Stabilization
CIPA has published its global camera shipment and value numbers for November 2020 and the recovery seen in October appears to be stabilizing. Though volume has decreased year over year, the value of shipments is nearly in line.
October Saw Global Camera Sales Fully Recover After a Dreadful 2020
It's been a rough year for camera sales, but CIPA's latest report on October's global camera shipments is showing that the worst might be behind us. While the September report showed a nice upwards sales trend, October has shown a near-full recovery of the market.
Japan Saw Mirrorless Camera Sales Jump 128.9% in October
In what is perhaps the best good news for the camera world in 2020, BCN Ranking out of Japan found that October was remarkably strong for mirrorless camera sales, outperforming the previous year's level for the first time in 14 months.
Camera Sales in 2020 Have Plummeted As Much As 54%
The Camera and Imaging Products Association in Japan, otherwise known as CIPA, has published global camera and lens production data through September of this year, and the results show that the industry clearly has taken a hit from the global coronavirus pandemic.
Fujifilm Unveils X100V with New Lens, ‘Optional’ Weather Sealing, and More
After many accurate rumors and leaks over the past couple of weeks, Fujifilm has officially unveiled the long-awaited X100V: a fixed-lens APS-C camera with a redesigned lens, the latest generation of X-Trans sensor, a 2-way tilting rear LCD screen, "optional" weather resistance, and much more.
5 Reasons Why the Leica Q is a Perfect Camera for Street Photography
When street photographer Robin Schimko made the leap and purchased a Leica Q in 2015, he was hesitant. The price was steep, and the fixed lens made it a "glorified point-and-shoot." And yet, it has become his unequivocal favorite. Here are the 5 reasons why.
2 Months with the Fujifilm X100F
I’ve had a copy of the x100F since early November. During that time I kind of made it my go-to camera for just about anything and everything—from my more artistic professional shots, to travel, to basic family vacation images.
Canon Full Frame Mirrorless Still in the Works, But Don’t Expect it Soon
Talk of a Canon full-frame mirrorless camera has been swirling around the rumor mill for years, but if you were expecting a full frame ILC to arrive any time soon, the latest rumors are going to disappoint you on both counts.
Sony RX1R II: 42.4MP Full Frame and the World’s First Optical Variable Low-Pass Filter
Sony has just unveiled the new RX1R II, a palm-sized 42.4-megapixel full-frame camera that features the world's first optical variable low-pass filter that can be turned on and off.
Rumor: Sony to Release a Full-Frame RX 1 with a Black & White Sensor in Late 2014
It seems Sony is intent on capturing that segment of the market that would like a Leica but can't afford one. First, the company released the A7 and A7r, full-frame mirrorless cameras that were the first in the world with autofocus. And now, if rumors are to be believed, they're working on a black-and-white only version of the fixed-lens Full Frame RX 1.
Out on the Road: First Impressions of the Sony RX10
The Sony RX10 was in shorter supply than the other two cameras during my time with Sony in Nashville, so getting my hands on it was a little bit more challenging. But get my hands on it I did, and even though I spent less time shooting with it than I would have liked, what I found was a camera that really blew away whatever expectations I had.
Leica Unveils the ‘Leica C’: A Sleek, Audi-Designed Compact Camera
You'd think companies would be shying away from creating new compact cameras -- or maybe going the way of Sony with its lens cameras -- but that doesn't seem to be the case. Earlier today, another big player released a new line of compact cameras: Leica.
Pentax Pulling Out of the Compact Game, Will Focus on DSLRs and Mirrorless
Last October Ricoh sealed the deal with Pentax, buying out the company for a sizeable $124-million. Since then we haven't seen any major changes as Pentax has gone about its business as usual. That, however, isn't going to be the case for much longer. According to the President of Pentax Imaging Ricoh, Noboru Akabane, there is a major change on the way: Pentax will be dropping compact, fixed lens camera development all-together, leaving all of that to Ricoh.