CAMERAS & GEAR

Compacts are the fastest-growing camera category of 2026, and Gen Z is driving it. Here are the best compact cameras for the film-look, no-phone aesthetic — from the Fujifilm X100VI to picks under $500.

Buying a mirrorless camera isn’t really a decision about one camera — it’s a decision about a lens mount, and that choice follows you for

For two years, the most frustrating camera to actually buy has also been one of the most desirable. The Fujifilm X100VI is perpetually out of

DJI built one of the most loved creator cameras of the last few years, then released its newest version — the Osmo Pocket 4 —

The best Amazon Prime Day 2026 drone and action camera deals (June 23–26): DJI Mini 4 Pro, Avata 2, Osmo Action 6, GoPro HERO13, Insta360 X5 and more — 9 picks across every budget, with live prices.

The best Amazon Prime Day 2026 lighting deals for photographers (June 23–26): Godox flashes and strobes, Aputure continuous and RGB lights, and Neewer panels — 10 picks across every budget, with live prices.

DJI’s Avata 360 and Avata 2 look alike but serve completely different users. Here’s which FPV drone photographers should actually buy — and the regulatory catch worth knowing.

DJI filed two lawsuits accusing Insta360’s Luna cameras of copying six Osmo Pocket patents. Here’s what the patent war means for anyone buying a pocket camera right now.

Godox launched two inflatable LED lights — the LC500R Air stick and LR150 Air ring — whose heads inflate to a large soft source and deflate to pack flat. Here’s how they work and where they fit.

BenQ’s MA270S is a 27-inch 5K glossy Mac display with 99% P3 — a hands-on-tested Apple Studio Display alternative at $999 vs $1,599. Here is what photographers get, and where the compromises land.

EVF or LCD? Instead of personal preference, here is a genre-by-genre breakdown: which display to prioritise for wildlife, sports, street, video and more — and the cameras where the choice is forced.

The Sony ZV-E10 II just overtook the Canon EOS R10 atop Japan’s BCN sales charts — a creator camera with no viewfinder beating the long-reigning beginner favorite. Here’s who it’s really for, why the missing finder is the point, and what it signals for buyers.

A high shutter count rarely kills a used-camera deal. Here’s the rated shutter life for popular Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm bodies, a simple buy-or-skip framework, and how to check any camera’s count for free.

The Valoi easy35 v2 makes camera-scanning — digitizing film with a camera and macro lens — faster and cleaner than ever. Here’s how the workflow compares to a flatbed, what gear you need, and whether it’s finally the default way to scan film.

Insta360’s Mic Pro is shipping today at $329.99 with a customizable E-Ink display, 32-bit float internal recording, and 400m range. Here’s how it stacks up against the DJI Mic 3 and Mic 2 — and which one to actually buy.

Panasonic Japan formally warned of shipment delays on the new Lumix L10 — pre-order demand is overwhelming the launch supply. The L10 is the LX100 successor 8 years overdue, and the Titanium Gold Special Edition is built-in scarcity. Here’s the honest pre-order-now vs wait-6-months decision frame, with the Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI precedents for what ‘shipment delays’ actually means.

Brightin Star announced the 7.5mm f/2.8 IV APS-C fisheye on May 11 with a $140 launch price. 190° field of view, 11-element formula with 3 ED + 3 HR glass, 5-blade starburst aperture, rear filter slot, 274g. Six mounts (Sony E, Nikon Z, Fuji X, Canon RF/EF-M, MFT) and both black + silver finishes. Half the price of the Samyang 8mm it targets, with a faster aperture and more modern optics. Here’s who actually buys a $140 fisheye and how it stacks up against the alternatives.

Brightin Star announced the 10mm f/5.6 II APS-C fisheye lens on May 17, 2026 at a $65.99 introductory price. Available for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EOS M, Canon RF, Fuji X, and MFT — six mounts, the cheapest brand-new fisheye on the market. Wider 173° field of view, 8 cm closer min focus, IMC anti-flare coating, and hyperfocal markings over the original. Here’s what changed and who should buy.

Sony officially announced the FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS on May 13, 2026 alongside the a7R VI — confirming what leaked in April. The new G Master super-telephoto carries a constant f/4.5 aperture, autofocus 3x faster than the predecessor, and 120fps compatibility with the Alpha 9 III. Pre-order at $4,298, ships June 2026. Here’s what’s actually different, the a7R VI pairing, and who should buy it.

SJCAM has launched the SJ30, an 8K dual-lens action camera with two dedicated image sensors that switch automatically between daylight and starlight conditions. At $264 it lands at roughly half the price of the GoPro Hero 13 — with hardware features GoPro hasn’t matched at any price. Here’s what the dual-sensor design does, how it stacks up against GoPro and DJI, and who should actually buy it.

Canon’s 2026 Integrated Report formally confirms the PowerShot revival, with three new models expected for Q3-Q4: the G7 X Mark IV (vlogger pocket compact), V3 (photography-focused), and SX80 HS (superzoom). Canon is ramping production 50% to defend the segment. Here’s what’s coming, who each model targets, and why now.

Nikon’s VP of Imaging confirmed the company is open to more retro-themed cameras after the Zf and Z fc. With nearly 80 years of analog heritage to draw from, the candidate pool is huge. Here are the 5 classic Nikon film bodies most deserving of the mirrorless revival treatment — ranked, with the case for each pick.

Google reveals Project Aura at I/O on May 19 — AR-display smart glasses built with Qualcomm, with photo capture confirmed but consumer release date unannounced. Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 already ships at $299-$499 with a 12 MP camera, 3K video, and six-microphone array. Here’s the honest buying call for photographers and content creators in 2026.