Tag: cameras
My hope for Micro Four Thirds is waning – OM System’s latest travel camera is yet another disappointing upgrade
OM System’s OM-5 II is a modest upgrade of the OM-5 Available in three colorways, including a limited edition Sand Beige Body only price is £1,099 (US / Australia pricing TBC) I’m a fan of OM System’s Micro Four Thirds cameras. They’re compact, travel-friendly, compatible with a huge range of…
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I’m a photographer and Hasselblad could be making my perfect camera – a minimalist medium-format with DJI-powered autofocus
First images of the rumored Hasselblad X2D 100C II surface Leaked specs suggest a new LiDAR autofocus system on board FCC application reveals further details, including refined controls If money were no object, the stunning Hasselblad X2D 100C would probably be my first choice of camera for photography. The minimalist…
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Ricoh unveils the Theta A1, its most rugged 360 camera yet
The A1 is the third Ricoh Theta model, after the Z1 and X versions It promises the best build quality of the three, and 8K timelapse recording Available for preorder in June 2025, price TBC Ricoh says it has completed its 360 camera lineup after announcing the new Ricoh360 Theta…
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Ricoh shows off long-awaited GR IV compact camera, but it doesn’t look like the major upgrade I wanted
Ricoh GR IV prototype now on display to the public in the company’s GR Space showroom in Tokyo Ricoh has already confirmed GR IV is on course for an ‘autumn 2025’ launch A variation with highlight diffusion filter will follow in ‘winter 2025’ I’ve been keenly waiting for a first…
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This fun, point-and-shoot camera is like a cross between a Fujifilm X100VI and Camp Snap –and now has a tempting price tag
Retro compact has no rear LCD and film-style digital filters It offers instant one-button Wi-Fi transfer to cloud or mobile app Kickstarter campaign launching “mid-June” according to website The upcoming Echolens is a digital camera that stands out from the pack. Designed to recreate the experience of shooting on analog…
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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
Retro compact with unique vertical sensor and LCD screen It reimagines the half-frame film camera experience It’s available globally from June 12 in three colors, priced $849 / £699 / AU$1,349 Fujifilm has outdone itself with the new X half – a retro compact camera that packs some of its…
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