
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. Blending technical expertise with visual insight, Kim explores photography's time-honored yet ever-evolving role in culture. Through her features, tutorials, and gear reviews, she aims to encourage readers to explore the medium more deeply and embrace its full creative potential.
Latest articles by Kim Bunermann

The world's best-selling phone packs a 48MP 26mm f/1.6 camera – but it's not the best for photography
By Kim Bunermann published
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
By Kim Bunermann published
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?
By Kim Bunermann published
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
By Kim Bunermann published
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
By Kim Bunermann published
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
By Kim Bunermann published
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...
By Kim Bunermann published
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
By Kim Bunermann published
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!)
By Kim Bunermann published
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
By Kim Bunermann published
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
By Kim Bunermann published
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

Kick off 2026 with these 10 photography competitions open for entries from January to May
By Kim Bunermann last updated
UPDATED From landscapes and street to architecture, portraits, and beyond – these international photography contests want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels

Only weeks on the market, this full-frame powerhouse tops Japan’s best-selling camera charts – Again!
By Kim Bunermann published
BEST-SELLER A record-breaking sales star: This new camera outsold all four Fujifilm models ranked from second to fifth combined...

Japan's best-selling camera brands crowned: compact, mirrorless, DSLR, video, and action winners revealed
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS The BCN Award 2026 reveals Japan's top camera brands across every major category

A 300mm f/2.8 and 400mm f/4 in one prime lens? Canon might follow Nikon's built-in teleconverter super-telephoto trend
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS It's a telephoto prime with a built-in teleconverter, letting photographers switch between two focal lengths in seconds. Here's how it works and what we know

What a powerful perspective! Award-winning black-and-white image shows what's possible when breaking patterns in nature photography contest
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS Understanding movement, form and emotion has shaped this pro photographer's work – now internationally recognized in Exposure One Awards

Why Japan's #3 best-selling lens is more exciting than the #1 (and it's not an optic made by Sony!)
By Kim Bunermann published
BEST-SELLER This 20-200mm superzoom is a supremely travel-friendly lens with 20mm coverage and 10x zoom versatility

This quantum camera captures 96% more light than standard sensors – and it's backed by US$4.2 million in funding
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS A quantum camera that captures far more than we thought possible – it counts individual photons and could redefine space imaging

Watch out, Sony and Canon: Tamron has designed a 28-70mm f/2 lens to rival your US$3,300+ optics
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS Tamron is exploring the ultra-fast standard zoom market, but with a design that promises prime-like brightness in a smaller, lighter and more affordable package

Winner of world’s biggest sports photography competition crowned for mind-blowing timing and composition
By Kim Bunermann published
WINNER This alignment existed for less than a heartbeat – and is now globally recognized, beating 23,130 submissions from the world’s best professional sport photographers

Finally #1! Released back in 2023, this beginner-friendly mirrorless is Japan’s best-selling camera in 2025
By Kim Bunermann published
BEST-SELLER This camera climbed from third to first in three years: It's compact, beginner-friendly, will teach you photography, and is available for under US$800

The Kodak Charmera is back in stock globally after months of sell-outs, with a rare price drop in Australia
By Kim Bunermann published
IN STOCK Stock updates for the viral Kodak Charmera in the US, UK and Australia – including single and set options, and price reduction

A white Fujifilm X Half appears overseas, as the US is giving black ones away free and UK prices drop… what's going on?
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS Fujifilm's compact camera is back in the spotlight: a white edition lands in Asia, US buyers get the black one free with an X-T5, and UK prices are lower than ever

Kodak has the best-selling compact camera of the year – and it explains everything about 2025
By Kim Bunermann published
BEST-SELLING This budget compact camera is Japan's best-selling model in 2025, beating premium rivals and highlighting Kodak's dominance of the compact camera comeback
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