Latest articles by Kim Bunermann
"In focus stacking, your biggest enemy is time” – Pro macro photographer Stewart Wood shares his surefire tips for razor-sharp close-ups of bugs
PRO ADVICE Your macro photos aren't sharp? Pro shooter Stewart Wood shares three top tips for razor-sharp close-ups before his talk at The Photography & Video Show 2026
This sensational macro image strikes again – winning another major international photo award
WINNER A perspective that was never seen before: the underwater shot 'Fractal Forest' continues its winning run in the global close-up photography scene
14-year-old photographer scoops top prize in world's biggest close-up competition with DSLR camera kit
WINNER Rising talent from India secured a prestigious win in the youth category, showcasing technical skills against fierce competition
This camera proves age doesn't matter – 2022 APS-C mirrorless model tops Japan's sales charts yet again
NEWS Once again, Canon's three-year-old mirrorless has returned to No.1 on best-seller list, beating newer releases in a competitive market
Japan's top compact camera right now – the champion is back with easy point-and-shoot operation for less than US$140
NEWS Kodak's ultra-budget compacts claim all top three spots in Japan's latest best-seller ranking – Here's why these cameras dominate the market
"This image is spectacularly beautiful" – and it won 1st place, photographed with the best telephoto lens for DSLRs
WINNER The award-winning wildlife image is a technical masterpiece, brought to life by exceptional skill and the right tools....
The split-second moment a bull elephant explodes in dust, this amazing image just won Travel Photographer of the Year
NEWS Captured at 1/750sec, this wildlife portrait freezes every grain of dust in motion
This is "still the best damn camera you can buy" and it's now No.1 in Japan with incredible 180MP in-camera upscaling
NEWS Flagship-level mirrorless camera returns to the top, with features like AI-powered autofocus and 8K 60p RAW video, and more...
Vote now for your favorite wildlife photo to crown this year's People's Choice Winner – the shortlisted images are just phenomenal!
NEWS Chosen from over 60,000 entries, Wildlife Photographer of the Year's global voting is now live – and you can help decide the winner
"I captured this image while leaning over the side of a boat" – Dalmatian Pelican photo wins top bird photography award
NEWS Captured in northern Greece with a Sony A1, this image topped more than 2,200 entries to win SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2025
Get published and win big: Top photography competitions to enter in February – May 2026
COMPETITIONS From landscapes and street to architecture, portraits, and beyond – these international photography contests want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels
Kodak's US$100 retro shooter vanishes from Japan's top 10 compact cameras. Now, this Sony takes No.1 for the first time in over two years
NEWS Japan's latest sales data shows established compact camera favorites returning across the charts – and a debut that puts smartphone-style shooting in a pocketable camera
The world's best-selling phone packs a 48MP 26mm f/1.6 camera – but it's not the best for photography
NEWS Apple dominates the global top 10 smartphones of 2025, but Samsung's flagship still offers one of the most capable phone cameras on the market
"No photograph is worth more than the life it portrays or the landscape it inhabits" – intimate arctic moment of mother and cub recognized in photo competition
NEWS Shot using a professional telephoto setup, this powerful wildlife image was captured by a photographer guided by empathy and respect
Just days after launch, Ricoh's monochrome compact camera faces stock shortages in Europe. Are US and UK next?
NEWS "Limited stock, deliveries affected until March" – new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is selling fast, making pre-orders essential
Yes, this is a photo – and it just won an award: a mind-blowing aerial shot of Iceland reveals nature's art at its best
WINNER This aerial photograph blurs the line between fine art and documentary photography, and it has taken top honors in AAP Magazine's international competition
The world's best travel photographs are crowned – and the winning images are simply stunning
POTY The Travel Photographer of the Year awards unveil the latest winners, with extraordinary images from around the world capturing culture, wildlife, nature, and the human experience at its most powerful
If you own this Canon lens, you'll definitely want to update your firmware
FIRMWARE Most people don't bother with lens firmware – but if you own this Canon zoom, you'll want to!
Fourth major photo award for striking Aoraki/Mount Cook aerial landscape shot, captured from an open airplane door...
4tH WIN Award-winning strike for a beautiful and important photograph, shot with a medium format camera marvel, featuring 102MP
Fujifilm announces new event – inviting you to shape future X-mount lens ideas
NEWS Mark your calendar for March 5, 2026, and expect a very different kind of Fujifilm experience
The Nikon D3000 turns 17 – but it's still a great budget camera for learning photography (with used bodies from US$65!)
OPINION A low-risk, educational investment: the Nikon D3000 enables you to explore photography without committing to an expensive system that might not suit your style or budget
Canon aims to offer "100 RF lenses in the medium term" – and it's a realistic goal
REALLY? Canon already had one of the fastest native mirrorless lens expansions on the market – now, more high-quality optics for the RF system are on the way
This compact camera is #1 on Japan's yearly best-selling charts – but now "sales are suspended" – and no mirrorless camera made the list
BEST-SELLER For nearly 2 years the winning compact camera has been one of the hardest models to buy. Here's Japan's top 10 best-selling cameras in 2025
