Nikon Enters Cinema: ZR with RED DNA Nikon made waves by announcing the ZR on Sept 10 – its first digital cinema camera and a bold collaboration with RED Digital Cinema. The Nikon ZR is a compact full-frame camera (24.5 MP) capable of internal 6K/60p RAW recording, thanks to a new R3D NE codec co-developed with RED…
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Expert Insights: The Future of Mirrorless Cameras Photography experts and industry leaders overwhelmingly agree that mirrorless cameras represent the future of interchangeable-lens photography. This sentiment has been echoed in public statements from the top camera makers: In summary, the trajectory of camera development clearly points toward a mirrorless future. Mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras have matured to…
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Key Facts: Nikon’s New Vision: Restructuring for a Mirrorless & Video Era Nikon’s September 10 announcement marks a turning point for the iconic camera maker. In a detailed strategy update, Nikon outlined a plan to restructure its Imaging Products business for long-term growth amid fast-changing industry dynamics. A centerpiece of this plan is Nikon’s commitment…
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Major Camera Announcements and Releases Nikon Enters Cinema: ZR Launch with RED DNA Nikon stole headlines by unveiling the Nikon ZR, its first-ever digital cinema camera, on September 10. Nikon teamed up with RED Digital Cinema to infuse the ZR with true Hollywood DNA – even co-branding it with RED’s logo. The ZR packs a…
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Key Facts In-Depth Report New Cameras & Camcorders Canon’s Cinema Teaser: Canon set the rumor mill ablaze by teasing a new camera launch on September 9. An official Canon UK Instagram post warned “something new is coming,” with a YouTube livestream slated for 3PM CEST dpreview.com. The teaser image, though intentionally obscured, is telling: it…
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Key Facts Astrophotography demands a unique blend of camera capabilities: superb high-ISO performance, low thermal noise in long exposures, generous dynamic range, and practical features for shooting in darkness (from backlit buttons to night-vision live displays). In this report, we compare how the big three camera makers – Sony, Canon, and Nikon – stack up in the…
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Key Facts: Sony α7 IV at a Glance Design and Build Quality Sony took the solid foundation of the A7 III and refined it in the A7 IV’s design. The camera feels robust and well-built in hand, with a magnesium alloy chassis and thorough weather-sealing to withstand dust and light rain (critical for outdoor shooters). The…
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Professional Mirrorless Cameras (Alpha Series) Sony’s Alpha lineup continues to dominate professional photography, with models tailored to different specialties: Enthusiast and Travel Cameras Not everyone needs a flagship – Sony has plenty of options for enthusiasts, hobbyists, and travelers that borrow pro tech without the pro price: Videography and Cinema Cameras Sony has aggressively expanded…
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Key Facts & Highlights Panasonic Lumix: Brand Overview & Philosophy Panasonic’s Lumix division has a well-earned reputation for innovation in the digital camera world. In 2008 Panasonic introduced the Lumix G1, the world’s first mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, blazing a trail that bigger rivals would follow amateurphotographer.com. This pioneering move stemmed from a core Lumix philosophy:…
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Key Facts & Highlights From Olympus to OM System: A New Era In 2021, Olympus Corporation made the tough decision to sell its century-old camera division. The business was transferred to OM Digital Solutions, a new company under Japan Industrial Partners, which now produces cameras under the OM System brand dpreview.com dpreview.com. Freed from Olympus’s…
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