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OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens, mounted to an OM System OM-1 Mark II, being held out in a top-down view in a woodland setting
"Birds are the great equalizer in wildlife photography." A flash of movement caught my eye. When I looked out my window, I grabbed my wildlife camera gear and started running

By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated

OPINION Bird photography is the wildlife genre that doesn't require living in an exotic location, and sometimes I don’t even have to search for them

OPINION
Close-up of a black digital camera's top controls including mode dial, shutter button, on/off switch, and menu buttons
"World's smallest and lightest" full-frame mirrorless camera legacy lives on – this 2023 release with viewfinder is Japan's No.1 bestseller

By Kim Bunermann last updated

UPDATED Weighing only 514g, this 33MP full-frame camera continues to outsell newer rivals nearly three years after its launch

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Fujifilm X-T5 testing
These three camera brands have yet to announce a major camera in 2026 – but I suspect there’s a good reason why

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION 2026 had a slow start for the camera industry, and three major brands have yet to introduce a new model this year

OPINION
Mike Harris holding OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO at Slimbridge Wetland Centre
I’m a photography educator who disregarded Micro Four Thirds for wildlife photography. I don’t mind admitting when I’m wrong

By Mike Harris last updated

Features I claimed that a full-frame camera was the only route into serious wildlife photography, but following a backlash from MFT photographers, I headed out with an OM System camera – and ordered a big old serving of humble pie

Features
OM System TG-7 Tough accessories
These compact cameras can handle what trendy point-and-shoots can't – here's why

By Kim Bunermann Published

ADVICE While retro compact cameras are trending, these rugged models are built to survive adventures

ADVICE
OM System OM-3 being held by photographer James Artaius
The best Micro Four Thirds cameras from Olympus, OM System and Panasonic – as chosen by a day one user!

By James Artaius last updated

Buying guide The best Micro Four Thirds cameras are the ultimate combo of portability (sometimes even pocketability!) and power

Buying guide
Once the digicam’s last gasp, here’s why the waterproof cameras kept the compact market afloat

By Gavin Stoker Published

Opinion Recent history suggests point-and-shoot cameras vanished entirely until being rediscovered – or adopted for the first time – by Gen Z TikTok users. But that’s not entirely true, as one key compact category never went away…

Opinion
Sony ZV-E10 II digital camera sitting on a white windowsill
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

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Kodak Pixpro C1 camera placed on a windowsill, showcasing its stylish design and lens under natural light.
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

Compact Cameras
OM System OM-3 being held by a photographer
Forget red dots and rangefinders – THIS is the ultimate street photography camera

By James Artaius Published

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Street smart: The world’s best-looking camera is also the best choice for street photography

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