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Ricoh launches the GR IV Monochrome — a dedicated monochrome-sensor compact camera at $2,199.95. No Bayer filter means sharper detail and better low-light, but no color ever. How does it compare to the standard GR IV and the $7,790 Leica Q3 Monochrom?
Sigma just launched the 35mm f/1.4 II Art, Viltrox brought the 35mm f/1.2 Lab to Z-mount, and Nikon’s native 35mm f/1.4 holds steady at $600. Here’s how the three 35mm contenders compare on specs, price, and optical performance.
The Yashica Tank is a pocket-sized retro digital compact camera with a 12MP sensor, f/2.0 lens, 180-degree flip screen, and 4K video – all for roughly $100. Available in four colorways, it ships late March 2026.
CIPA’s January 2026 data shows compact cameras outsold DSLRs nearly 5-to-1, with 168,847 compact units shipped vs 35,055 DSLRs. Here’s what the numbers mean for the camera industry.
Apple’s new Studio Display XDR brings 2,304 mini-LED dimming zones, 2,000-nit HDR, Adobe RGB support, and 120Hz ProMotion to a 27-inch 5K monitor for $3,299. Here’s how it compares to the standard Studio Display, the discontinued Pro Display XDR, and third-party alternatives like the BenQ SW272U.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra introduces LOFIC sensor technology for single-exposure HDR and a 200MP variable zoom periscope. Here’s what these innovations actually mean for photographers.
Schneider-Kreuznach and Samyang reveal the AF 60-180mm f/2.8 at CP+ 2026 — a full-frame telephoto zoom with a unique 60mm wide end that no 70-200mm can match. Available for Sony E-mount and L-Mount.
Canon debuted a box-style Analog Concept Camera with a waist-level optical viewfinder at CP+ 2026, while rumors of an AE-1-inspired retro mirrorless called the RE-1 continue to build ahead of the iconic camera’s 50th anniversary in April.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs on Feb 20, 2026, but new 15% tariffs followed within hours. Here’s how camera prices from Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Fujifilm have changed — and smart buying strategies to save money.
Your complete guide to CP+ 2026 — the biggest camera announcements from Canon, Sony, Nikon, Sigma, and Tamron, plus key trends shaping photography in 2026.
