
Kim Bunermann
Kim is a photographer, editor and writer with work published internationally. She holds a Master's degree in Photography and Media and was formerly Technique Editor at Digital Photographer, focusing on the art and science of photography. Kim covers everything from breaking industry news and camera gear to the stories shaping photography today. Blending technical expertise with visual insight, she explores photography's time-honored yet ever-evolving role in culture.
Latest articles by Kim Bunermann

Just released, and already the #1 compact camera in Japan – a travel-zoom featuring Leica optics
By Kim Bunermann last updated
NEWS The new point-and-shoot camera features a 24-360mm / 15x zoom lens, while half of the top 10 compact cameras are on backorder

Inside the iconic 'Red Room' at new flagship photography and videography event
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS 70-year-old British camera retailer celebrates milestone year with major content creator event in the South West

When most photographers go indoors, the real magic begins outside – Pro tips for shooting storms, fog and night skies
By Kim Bunermann published
How To Nature's most dramatic moments offer incredible visual stories – Here's how to shoot dramatic thunderstorms, misty landscapes and celestial wonders like a pro

This retro compact camera is Japan's new No.1 – dethroning Sony's full-frame mirrorless after 5 months at the top of the charts
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS Over two years after its launch, this Fujifilm is the most popular camera in Japan right now – again

15-year-old photographer wins major wildlife award for Long-eared Owl image – shot with DSLR camera gear
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS Award-winning teen photographer uses 8-year-old top gear to capture a fleeting wildlife moment of an owl flying through the frame in warm lighting

Award-winning photographers all started somewhere – these are the 10 photo contests to enter this June
By Kim Bunermann last updated
UPDATED From landscapes to architecture, portraits, and beyond – these international photography contests want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels

A Savanna Hawk waits beside a wildfire to hunt fleeing animals in this award-winning photo – shot on an 83x superzoom camera
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS A major wildlife photography award has been won with a bridge camera, in a genre usually dominated by long telephoto lenses

This US$4,599 fast zoom lens is Japan's new No.1 best-seller
By Kim Bunermann last updated
UPDATED The world's fastest medium format zoom is Japan's new best-seller – outperforming some of photography's biggest flagship telephoto lenses

"Still the best damn camera you can buy" got a major firmware update – but it came with a catch. Now Canon has a fix
By Kim Bunermann published
FIRMWARE Firmware Ver. 1.3.0 brought upgrades – but also a downgrade. Now, users of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II get a fix on Touch & Drag Autofocus

Surprise No.1 shift as "finest stills camera ever made" overtakes Sony A7 V in Japan's best-selling sales chart
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS After 84 years of Hasselblad, its 100MP flagship is setting new standards – now reclaiming the top position after previously missing the rankings

Compact content creation powerhouse camera gets free firmware boost – with deeper phone control and creator tools
By Kim Bunermann published
FIRMWARE The update transforms Panasonic Lumix's full-frame camera into a more connected creator tool, adding wired smartphone support, expanded Real Time LUT controls, and enhanced in-app styling options

A viewfinder-free creator camera overtakes traditional photography models in Japan
By Kim Bunermann last updated
UPDATED For months, a leading beginner camera dominated Japan's sales charts – but a viewfinder-free creator camera has now taken the top spot

What are the most popular compact cameras right now? These award-winning cult favorites are in high demand
By Kim Bunermann last updated
UPDATED The compact camera trend shows no sign of slowing down – and these three point-and-shoot models stand out in an increasingly crowded market

Cinematic black-and-white image wins major photography award – captured on a shepherd's dusty journey toward Turkey's famous Mount Nemrut
By Kim Bunermann published
AWARDS Using a 70-200mm telephoto lens, the photographer transformed a dusty daily ritual into an award-winning image

6 lenses are vanishing from the Japanese market – including a 2024 release
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS These Nikon Z and Leica M mount Voigtländer lenses have officially been discontinued in Japan

New firmware update fixes autofocus issues on Nikon flagship telephoto lens
By Kim Bunermann published
The Nikon Z 70‑200mm f/2.8 VR S II gets fresh firmware fixing slow autofocus response when using a teleconverter

These best-selling compact cameras share a winning formula – and smartphone fatigue may explain their success in Japan
By Kim Bunermann last updated
The latest sales figures reveal that Japan's most popular compact cameras are simple and surprisingly cheap, starting from US$99

15-year-old photographer wins major award with wildlife moment many spend years trying to capture
By Kim Bunermann last updated
UPDATED Rising photography talent beats strong competition with a split-second wildlife encounter that was captured with a decade-old DSLR

Astrophotographer climbed steep snow and ice to reveal a spectacular night sky "most people beneath those lights will never see"
By Kim Bunermann published
Award-winning Milky Way image over Queenstown shows a rare alignment of a galaxy, alpine terrain and human presence

8-year-old wins top prize in world's leading food photography competition with smartphone shot
By Kim Bunermann published
AWARDS The award-winning image features a vegetable that the young photographer had never tasted before!

"An old woman pours herself tea - but it's so much more than just that. The expression on her crevassed face is beautiful, it moved me to tears" – founder of world's biggest food photography awards on top prize-winning photo
By Kim Bunermann published
Prestigious food photography competition crowns its overall winner – a visual feast that left the founder emotional

Award-winning Milky Way photo above Aoraki "became one of the most demanding challenges I had set for myself," says photographer
By Kim Bunermann published
winner The photographer navigated steep, rocky terrain and snow-covered slopes under winter conditions to capture this Milky Way photograph

Canon's new compact camera "will be nothing like previous G series cameras"
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS Stills shooters are getting excited, as whispers suggest a compact camera that could be released in as little as 4 months

Photographer freezes explosive kingfisher moment at 1/3200 sec to scoop major bird photography award
By Kim Bunermann published
WINNER "No one can ignore such a scene. While the female was far away, the male dove unsuccessfully time and time again – and with each try, he moved closer to us," explains the photographer
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