For Online Subscription Digital Subscription We had barely stopped raving about Fujifilm’s X – 100 VI when Panasonic burst out of the blue and announced the S 9, a full frame, interchangeable lens compact mirrorless camera with in-built image stabilisation. Will this set off a new trend? Well, let’s see. On the lenses front, the onslaught of Chinese lenses has become a … [Read more...]

For Online Subscription Digital Subscription Most imaging publications tend to ignore fixed lens compact cameras since the market for such cameras is declining worldwide. To prove all the doomsayers wrong, Fujifilm has launched the new X 100 VI to rave reviews throughout the world. The X 100 VI faces a backlog of orders that is unprecedented and which Fujifilm is … [Read more...]

For Online Subscription Digital Subscription Just like vinyl, is film poised to make a comeback? The likelihood of Pentax making a film camera has triggered a lot of speculation that film cameras are poised to make a comeback. After all, the second hand market is flush with mint film cameras and second hand prices are very attractive to those on a budget. Further, Fujifilm, … [Read more...]

For Online Subscription Digital SubscriptionNews of camera sales in 2023 indicate that the camera market has definitely plateaued. From this point, it can only expand. Video is driving the market and it is likely that future launches will put more emphasis on video rather than stills. Camera and lens manufacturers are increasingly developing revolutionary lens designs and at … [Read more...]