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Kodak Pixpro C1
The No.1 compact camera in Japan right now is the "best digital camera under US$100" – this retro model has even beaten Canon's cult-favorite

By Kim Bunermann Published

news From an $89.99 compact at No.1 to a $7,350 luxury Leica at No.10 – and the latter isn't even the most expensive camera in the Top 10

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A Waveshare ESP32-S3 touchscreen microcontroller, modified to act as a custom wireless controller for a Panasonic Lumix S9
This guy was sick of crappy camera apps, so he built his own custom wireless touch controller – and it is SICK

By James Artaius Published

NEWS "The app kept disconnecting, and I didn’t like having to give up my phone's Wi-Fi connection just to use the camera… so I decided to build my own wireless controller!"

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Panasonic Lumix S9 camera with a lens attached held in a hand
Getting hold of the smallest and lightest full-frame Lumix camera feels like playing the "lottery," some photographers say – and some may not even get it this year

By Kim Bunermann last updated

UPDATE The popular compact mirrorless camera features a 24.2MP full-frame sensor and creator-friendly features – now the Lumix S9 is once again out of stock in the US, with availability expected in early 2027

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Panasonic Lumix S9 camera held in a hand
These four full-frame cameras are getting firmware improvements – including new features for the popular Panasonic Lumix S9

By Kim Bunermann Published

FIRMWARE Panasonic Lumix has rolled out firmware updates with improved shutter release time lag, burst shooting performance, expanded L-Fn button settings and more

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Side view of a black digital camera with lens extended and flip-out LCD screen opened
This 7-year-old compact camera beats newer rivals to become the No.1 in Japan – even outselling a cult-favorite travel zoom from the same brand

By Kim Bunermann last updated

NEWS The new No.1 compact camera in Japan is no new release – and neither are the models rounding out the top three. All three are established favorites, yet they continue to outsell newer rivals

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Leica M EV1 with the 50mm Summilux-m classic attached
The best Leica cameras: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless

By Sebastian Oakley last updated

Buying guide Leica cameras may come with a premium price tag, but few rivals can match their exceptional image quality, craftsmanship, and the unique photographic experience they deliver.

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Woman in kitchen presenting cookery video on YouTube
The best YouTube cameras in 2026: our favorite content creation tools!

By Sebastian Oakley last updated

Buying Guide We pick the best YouTube cameras for indoor presenting, travel vlogging, adventurous thrill-seekers, and more

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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
The No.1 compact camera in Japan is a cult favorite superzoom released 8 years ago

By Kim Bunermann last updated

UPDATE Japan has no new No.1 compact camera as this model dominates the sales chart again – with second-hand prices often higher than its retail price

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James Artaius holding a Panasonic Lumix S9, with the sensor exposed
It's been over a year, but my Lumix S9 still hasn't got the feature I actually want 😢

By James Artaius Published

FIRMWARE Good news: Panasonic just firmwared its S1 and S9 camera lines. Bad news: the Lumix S9 is still missing something I really need

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Fujifilm X100VI camera held in two hands against a beige jacket
Best Leica camera alternatives

By Sebastian Oakley last updated

Buying Guide These are the best Leica alternatives to take your street or reportage photography to the next level

Buying Guide
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