
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

"This image is spectacularly beautiful" – and it won 1st place, photographed with the best telephoto lens for DSLRs
By Kim Bunermann published
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
By Kim Bunermann published
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
By Kim Bunermann published
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!
By Kim Bunermann published
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
By Kim Bunermann published
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

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
By Kim Bunermann published
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
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
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