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Fujifilm’s X half is a tiny retro compact that’s big on wacky film photography features, and I love it

By Timothy Coleman published

The Fujifilm X half is a unique retro compact packing a number of half-frame film camera-inspired features.

The 12 most exciting cameras of 2025, from the iPhone 17 to the Sony A7 V

By Timothy Coleman published

What do the leading camera brands have in store for us in 2025? We've rounded up all of the latest camera rumors and shortlisted the most promising launches of the year.

Don’t fall for cheap cameras like Rollei’s strange new twin-lens compact – here are 3 budget bargains I’d buy instead

By Timothy Coleman published

The Rollei Powerflex X8 is a cheap compact camera with twin lenses and an 8x optical zoom, but its 64MP stills and 5K video aren't quite what they seem.

Camera rumors for 2025: new gear we're expecting soon from DJI, Sony, Canon and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated

The most exciting and credible camera rumors for 2025, for leading brands, in one round up.

After 100 years making cameras, Leica finally unveils its first-ever 35mm film – the surprisingly affordable Monopan 50

By Chris Rowlands published

Just $10 a roll

Did novelty camera maker Lomography just get serious? I held the MC-A — and it’s finally a proper 35mm film camera

By Timothy Coleman published

Lomography unveiled the Lomo MC-A in October 2025 — it's a proper 35mm film camera with glass 35mm f/2.8 lens, metal body, autofocus and exposure control.

Ricoh announces two GR IV variants, including a long-awaited first in the series for monochrome fans

By Peter Fenech published

Ricoh has announced the development of the GR IV Monochrome and GR IV HDF, which promise to give compact camera users even more creative flexibility

This fun point-and-shoot camera is like a cross between a Fujifilm X100VI and Camp Snap – and it now has a confirmed price tag

By Sam Kieldsen last updated

Quick backers to this retro-styled throwback camera will be able to obtain it for a special early bird price.

Fujifilm's quirky new compact just leaked – and it could be 2025's most fun camera

By Mark Wilson published

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Fujifilm's half-frame camera is coming next week, and I'm especially excited about one rumored feature

By Timothy Coleman published

Fujifilm teases its next X-series camera with 'Half the size, twice the story' slogan, and confirms May 22 release date.

CP+ 2025 live: all the latest news from Canon, Sony and more at the world’s biggest photography show

By Timothy Coleman last updated

We're attending CP+ in Japan, one of the last remaining photo and video shows, getting hands-on with the latest camera gear.

The Ricoh GR III is my favorite compact camera – and Realme's just announced an exciting smartphone equivalent

By Timothy Coleman published

Realme is launching the GT 8 Pro smartphone on October 14, powered by Ricoh GR, and I can't wait.

Fujifilm has officially teased its unique half-frame camera – and there could be a secret screen

By Chris Rowlands published

Fujifilm has teased its rumored half-frame camera and the video clip appears to show a mini display for Film Simulations.

Fujifilm tipped to launch the weirdest compact camera of 2025 soon – here are 5 things to expect

By Chris Rowlands published

Fujifilm’s next camera is rumored to be a digital half-frame revival, featuring a vertical LCD display, fixed 10mm f/2.8 lens and 1-inch sensor.

Canon's hobbyist EOS R cameras just got a huge boost from Sigma's new prime lenses

By Mark Wilson published

Quartet of primes are great news for Canon fans

Kodak reveals affordable 35mm film camera that's a glorious blast from the past

By Sam Kieldsen published

Kodak has announced the Snapic A1, a 35mm analog film camera available in two colors and costing just $99.

OM System just launched a powerful astrophotography camera that can reveal the stunning colors of nebulae, and it doesn't cost the earth

By Timothy Coleman published

The new OM System E-M1 Mark III Astro is designed specifically for astrophotography, equipped with a fine-tuned IR-cut filter to pass through 100% of Hα rays.

Ricoh confirms GR IV premium compact will launch later this year – here's what we know about the Fujifilm X100VI rival

By Timothy Coleman published

Ricoh's premium compact is a firm favorite among keen photographers, and it's getting a long-overdue successor later this year.

OM System’s new OM-3 is the stunning retro Pen-F reboot and Fujifilm rival we needed

By Timothy Coleman published

The rugged new OM System OM-3 mirrorless camera is a true retro beauty with new creative dial and modern features, including computational photography modes.

Forget cheap Chinese lenses – Canon just launched a surprisingly affordable f/1.2 prime of its own

By Timothy Coleman published

Canon has unveiled its first-ever 'non-professional' f/1.2 prime lens, the affordable and lightweight RF 45mm F1.2 STM.

Sirui joins L-Mount Alliance to deliver its superb budget lenses for Leica, DJI, Sigma and Panasonic cameras

By Sam Kieldsen published

Sirui is the latest company to join the L-Mount Alliance, joining the likes of Leica, Panasonic, Sigma and DJI

Ricoh unveils the Theta A1 – its most rugged 360 camera yet, with timelapse skills

By Timothy Coleman published

Ricoh's third Theta model is the premium pick, for professional applications

Praise be – Viltrox joins L-mount, bringing its incredible cheap lenses to Leica, Panasonic, Sigma cameras and more

By Timothy Coleman published

Expect high-quality L-mount optics by Viltrox, for a fraction of the price of brand-own versions

The Esquisse Camera looks like the pocketable rangefinder that photographers wish Panasonic or Sony would make

By Timothy Coleman published

Esquisse Camera will feature a Micro Four Thirds sensor and lens mount, a rangefinder-style design with EVF, plus a large touchscreen, in a body that's smaller than a deck of cards.

Canon's new RF 16-28mm F2.8 wide-angle zoom lens impressed me, but I'm not convinced we need it

By Timothy Coleman published

The new Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM ultra-wide zoom lens is a smaller and cheaper alternative to Canon's pro L-series lenses, ideal for enthusiast cameras like the EOS R8.

Panasonic unveils its first L-mount zoom lens that reaches 500mm, with industry-leading stabilization performance

By Timothy Coleman published

Panasonic announces the Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S, a telephoto zoom lens for full-frame L-mount cameras with the longest reach in Panasonic's range.

I’m a photographer, and this Leica-style smartphone is the closest thing I’ve seen to a classic compact with physical controls

By Timothy Coleman published

The Nubia Z70S Ultra Retro Kit is designed to replace your compact camera, and it has the looks to do just that.

This stunning, one-off Leica belonging to the late Pope Francis just raised $7.5 million for charity – here are its 7 unique features

By Mark Wilson published

Leica has just sold a unique M-A camera belonging to the late Pope Francis to raise millions for charity – here's what it looks like.

Thank you Ricoh for the new GR IV premium compact, but I'm going to stick with my GR III for now – here's why

By Timothy Coleman published

Minor update, mega price hike

Sigma reveals super-bright lens for astrophotography fans – plus a new world-first for pro sports shooters

By Timothy Coleman published

Sigma reveals two superb-looking lenses; the 12mm F1.4 for APS-C mirrorless cameras, plus the 200mm F2 for full-frame, with sales starting on September 4.