Kim Bunermann

Kim Bunermann

News Editor

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

A bird in sharp focus flying in front of a large, blurred commercial airplane against a clear blue sky
Award-winning 16-year-old photographer now highlighted in world’s leading wildlife photography competition with an almost perfectly aligned bird and airplane DSLR image

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS After his previous success with a split-second wildlife shot that many spend years trying to capture, the young photography talent is now shortlisted for another prestigious award

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A glossy dark bird flies through a pale blue sky, carrying twigs, grass, and plant fibers in its beak to build a nest
These award-winning bird photos from Chile to Colombia, Canada and the US show nature at its most beautiful and vulnerable

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS As habitat loss and climate change threaten birds and wildlife, photographers across the Americas capture the urgent story of conservation – and the fight to protect the places birds call home

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Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-7.1 | C
This all-in-one super lens with 18.8x zoom just got faster autofocus for free, but photographers shouldn't get too excited

By Kim Bunermann Published

FIRMWARE The versatile 16-300mm zoom covers everything from wide-angle to telephoto – and now gets a fresh firmware update

FIRMWARE
Oppo Find X9 Ultra phone with telephoto lens attached
The photo and video smartphone of the year award goes to this flagship for an "innovative camera system, developed in collaboration with Hasselblad" and "14mm–230mm focal length range for outstanding versatility"

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The closest a smartphone has come to being a real camera in your pocket, with a 3x telephoto and 10x camera, an impressive reach, and premium Hasselblad-inspired design

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Sony A7 V camera held in a person's hands with the screen folded out
This full-frame mirrorless broke sales records in Japan and now wins its second Camera of the Year award – featuring "cutting-edge photographic technology," it's a "reliable and high-performance camera for discerning photographers"

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

UPDATED Sony's latest full-frame camera wins the EISA Camera of the Year 2026-2027 title, after topping the Japanese sales chart for months following its release in December 2025

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Polar bear peering through a circular hole in ice against a bright blue sky
Eight hours after drilling an adjacent hole in the Arctic ice, this photographer finally captured a polar bear staring straight into his DSLR lens

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Norwegian photographer Audun Rikardsen waited hours for this extraordinary seal's-eye view of a polar bear – now highlighted by the world's leading wildlife photography competition

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Photographer editing a portrait of a woman on a laptop in a studio with pink draped background and model in the background
"We speak to thousands of photographers every year": How Capture One builds the future of professional workflows by providing "technology that almost seems to melt away"

By Kim Bunermann Published

INTERVIEW Capture One's CEO reveals how conversations with photographers around the world shape the company’s products, why tethering remains essential for professional shoots, and how a small Danish team continues to influence global photography

INTERVIEW
Underwater scene of a sawfish swimming alongside a small sea turtle in clear blue water
"People keep asking me if it's AI. That's not an insult though, because it just doesn't seem real": photographer captures threatened species that wins Australia's most prestigious nature photo competition – but his drone almost died out on the ocean

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Photographer's incredible aerial encounter with a critically endangered green sawfish and turtle in Western Australia almost didn't happen – his drone was 2.5km offshore with its battery warning beeping

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Close-up of a black digital camera's top controls including mode dial, shutter button, on/off switch, and menu buttons
Multi-award-winning full-frame mirrorless is Japan's No.1 camera, but its 3-year-old sibling is the real success story – here's why

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Small, lightweight, and released 3 years ago, this compact full-frame mirrorless camera remains one of Japan's biggest sales success stories

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Black vulture with outstretched wings perched on a crocodile floating in dark, reflective water
From an unlikely friendship to a leopard’s clumsy maneuver: the world’s leading wildlife photography competition reveals a sneak peek of this year's extraordinary images

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition shares insights in the 2026 edition that received record-breaking subissions from photographers around the world

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Three penguins standing close together on rocky ground next to a rusty metal structure in a natural outdoor setting
Three gentoo penguins reclaim their place in nature among the ruins of an Antarctic whaling station abandoned in 1931 – photographer captures wildlife returning to the relics of a dark industry

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Award-winning wildlife photographer captures a haunting encounter between Antarctica's wildlife and its industrial past – now an Ocean Photographer of the Year finalist

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Panasonic Lumix L10 being held by hand
Just released months ago, and already crowned as the compact camera of the year – point-and-shoot model WITH viewfinder now honored with industry award

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The Micro Four Thirds camera features a built-in Leica DC Vario-Summilux 3.1x optical zoom lens – a great alternative to the hugely popular and chronically sold-out Fujifilm X100VI

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The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | C Canon RF lens on a wooden surface against a dark background with moody lighting
80% of the Top 10 lenses in Japan are third-party optics – and Canon doesn't make the list at all

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Sigma and Tamron dominate Japan's latest lens sales chart, taking 8 of the Top 10 spots

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A black sea lion pup resting its head on the sandy head of its mother lying on the beach
A week-old Hawaiian monk seal pup rests on its mother at a busy Waikīkī beach – and this photographer captured the rare moment without disturbing them

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The tender wildlife image highlights the sixth Hawaiian monk seal birth ever recorded at the beach – and is now a finalist in a prestigious photography award

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Kodak Pixpro C1
The "new" #1 compact camera in Japan has been popular for years – but the real point-and-shoot hero sits close behind at just US$99 with a retro look

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The most popular compact cameras in Japan are years old – but Kodak's retro Pixpro series is ruling the chart and outselling newer releases

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Sigma BF
This viewfinder-free camera teaches lessons no other mirrorless really can. Now it has won a prestigious award for its "contemporary interpretation of what began with the camera obscura"

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The minimalist compact mirrorless has now won two major awards for its radical approach to photography – including Red Dot's 'Best of the Best'

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Canon EOS R50
So far, Japan's #1 best-selling camera in 2026 is a 3-year-old APS-C mirrorless with some unusual shooting modes

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The latest Japanese sales rankings reveal a surprise at the top – while one of the biggest new full-frame cameras only makes #8

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Rocky shoreline at sunset with a distant cliff and ancient castle ruins under an orange sky
Award-winning photographers all started somewhere – these are the 10 photo contests to enter this August

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

NEWS These international photography contests want to see your images and are open to photographers of all levels

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Fujifilm GFX100RF
Compact camera wins third major industry award for "extreme standard" – it's one of a kind and earns 'Best of the Best'

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The world's highest-resolution compact camera continues its award-winning run, earning a prestigious Red Dot 'Best of the Best' award for its radical design

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Photo shoot on rooftop with barefoot model in green pants and matching hat sitting on bench while a photographer captures her image
"We think of ourselves as a photography company… we never had any disposition to reinvent ourselves as an AI company," says Capture One CEO

By Kim Bunermann Published

INTERVIEW As AI transforms photo editing, Capture One CEO Rafael Orta explains why the company is developing new tools while keeping photographers, creativity and image rights at the centre of its approach

INTERVIEW
An elephant seal peers underwater at the viewer, its whiskered face enlarged beneath a rippling waterline and dramatic sunset clouds
"These photographs don't just capture what’s beneath the surface; they surface the stories our planet most needs us to hear. As the pressures on our ocean grow, so does the importance of the artists who bear witness to them"

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS For the first time, photographers also explored the ocean's smallest inhabitants. Discover the Ocean Photographer of the Year Finalists – with some destined for the awards podium

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Black and white photo of shirtless, wet individuals standing close together, with one young person looking directly at the camera
"A cultural legacy passed down from generation to generation. At the heart of the Lambe Sujo and Caboclinhos Festival in Sergipe, a boy looks out at the world through the lens of his heritage," says photographer about multi-award-winning street shot

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

UPDATED This impactful black-and-white photograph captures a painful chapter of Brazil's colonial history, dating back to the 19th century

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Nikon D5600
These 10 cameras are getting more expensive on the used market in Japan – the biggest hike is 24.1% and it's a DSLR!

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Used camera prices are rising across the Japanese market, with 88% of the models tracked by Minna Cameras increasing in price during the first half of 2026 – here are the 10 cameras that saw the biggest rises

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Close up of a Pentax WG-90 sitting on a wooden surface in front of woodland
Looks like "the compact camera you can take ANYWHERE" is now discontinued, but a new one could be on the way

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS This much-loved camera is one of the toughest compacts around and could be disappearing from the market – but photographers who want more than a regular point-and-shoot may have reason to be hopeful

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Black-and-white photo of five sailors in uniform drinking and smoking outside a building
"This image captures something deeply human – the need for connection after moments of reflection and duty. Just hours earlier, these young submariners had marched with solemnity and precision, paying tribute to those who had gone before them"

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Documentary and street photographer tells the story behind this four-time award-winning photo, while the judges reveal why it stood out among 1,582 entries

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