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A GIF of the top ten cameras from Map Camera from March 2025 to April 2026
I’m a camera expert, but I'm still surprised by the compact and retro camera designs on Japan's best-selling camera list

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

TRENDS A major camera retailer in Japan has just shared a year's worth of top cameras, and several on the list are surprising

TRENDS
Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses
The best Micro Four Thirds lenses for Olympus / OM System and Panasonic cameras in 2026

By James Artaius Last updated

UPDATED We round up the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, including primes, ultra-wide angles and super-telephotos

UPDATED
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV with M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ zoom lens
Best lenses for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV in 2026: ideal lenses for this beautiful retro camera

By Rod Lawton Last updated

Buying guide We name the best lenses for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV, weighing up cost, convenience and quality

Buying guide
A cluster of shield bug eggs parasitised by the wasp Trissolcus semistriatus, with one adult emerged and others developing inside the unopened eggs. Photographed in Solingen, Germany
This macro photographer uses a technique you need to try – 32 images later, he revealed extraordinary hidden detail now recognized in prestigious close-up photo challenge

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS A strong macro image thrives on showcasing details invisible to the naked eye – and this photographer achieved exactly that, earning a Finalist spot with 'Parasite'

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OM System OM-3 Astro camera
I got to shoot the Milky Way with the new OM System OM-3 Astro camera, and here's what I found out about this limited-edition specially-modified camera

By Josh Dury Published

This modified camera is designed to get you better astrophotography shots of nebulae and other deep-space objects

Astrophotography
A flower crab spider (Thomisus onustus) feeding on a bee on a flower in Crete, Greece
This award-winning, upside-down photo of a color-changing spider ambushing a bee relied on an unusual camera feature: A tilting LCD screen

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS 'Bee Meal' offers insight into a hidden macro world, where spiders change colors to match their surroundings – all to optimize the hunt, captured on a Micro Four Thirds camera

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Kodak FZ55 and Kodak Pixpro C1 being held in a man's hands
These two compact cameras are quite different – yet both have been Japan's most popular budget models for months

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The Kodak Pixpro FZ55 and C1 continue to top Japan's best-seller lists – but their popularity comes down to very different strengths

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The OM System OM-1 Mark II IR is a camera used for infrared photography
OM System’s new infared mirrorless camera can see what human eyes can’t. The OM-1 Mark II IR just launched in Japan for use in research and industry

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

IR OM System has announced an infrared variant of the OM-1 Mark II, but only in Japan and only for business users

IR
Two rugged cameras, Pentax WG-8 and OM System TG-7, displayed against a bright orange background with a "Top Deal" badge
These waterproof compact cameras can handle your adventures – save over £118 on the tough point-and-shoot zooms

By Kim Bunermann Published

DEALS Built for extreme conditions, the Pentax WG-8 and OM System Tough TG-7 are adventure-ready cameras, and with these deals, you can gear up for less

DEALS
OM System OM-5
OM System is no longer owned by a holdings company as CEO takes over ownership. What does that mean for photographers?

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS OM System is no longer owned by a holdings company, as the CEO, who has spent more than 30 years with the company, takes majority ownership

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