80% of the Top 10 lenses in Japan are third-party optics – and Canon doesn't make the list at all Sigma and Tamron dominate Japan's latest lens sales chart, taking 8 of the Top 10 spots Digital Camera World · Aug 24
“Still one of the best bets,” this 2023 compact mirrorless camera is so popular that it’s dominating both new and used sales charts in Japan The top-trending used cameras at one retailer in Japan hint at trends for compact, capable cameras Digital Camera World · Aug 23
I’ve always exclusively bought first-party lenses – but that might be about to change The Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 has made me question years of lens-buying loyalty Digital Camera World · Aug 22
Sony A7 V keeps throne atop Japanese sales chart – but this hybrid camera might be a better alternative, even though it didn't make the list The Sony A7 V maintained its spot atop Yodabashi Camera’s top 10 best sellers for the second half of July – but if you’re thinking of buying, there’s an alternative rig I'd recommend Digital Camera World · Aug 22
Canon PowerShot V1 Hands-On Review: A Compact Creator Camera The Canon PowerShot V1 combines excellent 4K video, good stabilization and creator-friendly controls in a compact body. Here's how it compares with using a phone. International Business Times · Aug 21
Fujifilm’s viral status has pushed Nikon out of the top three camera makers – but that’s not the only shakeup in the latest camera brand ranking from Japan Fujifilm is now the third-largest camera maker in Japan, pushing Nikon down to fourth place Digital Camera World · Aug 21
Digital camera sales are up, and Fujifilm just leapfrogged Nikon — here's what the numbers tell us A new Nikkei report is encouraging reading for the camera industry, particularly Canon and Nikon —here's what we can learn from the data. TechRadar · Aug 21
The smartphone decimated the camera industry. Photography is finally starting to recover –but what about video? A new report from Japan shows that the camera industry is recovering, while video has "disappeared" Digital Camera World · Aug 21
Canon's tactile photo exhibition will help visually impaired students experience photography in a “completely new way” The camera giant has printed portraits created by visually impaired students using raised tactile ink, and displayed the works at the Royal Society for Blind Children’s Dorton College in England Digital Camera World · Aug 21
A year after Canon increased production, this PowerShot compact camera is still so viral that used models are nearly twice the new cost Canon has increased compact camera production multiple times, yet the PowerShot G7 X Mark III's viral status still makes it hard to find Digital Camera World · Aug 21
Screw the wedding photos, I'm playing Doom on a DSLR camera like the good lord intended Snap and tear? I got nuthin'. PC Gamer · Aug 20
Is Canon getting into the smartphone game? This new patent application has raised the possibility Canon has filed patent applications for a series of camera lenses designed for tiny, smartphone-style sensors Digital Camera World · Aug 20
Nearly half of the trendiest compact cameras in Japan have this one feature – and one of them isn’t even “compact” at over 1,000g The Sony RX10 V was only around for one day in July, but it still made the top ten in Japan, proving the popularity of zoom Digital Camera World · Aug 20
A week-old Hawaiian monk seal pup rests on its mother at a busy Waikīkī beach – and this photographer captured the rare moment without disturbing them The tender wildlife image highlights the sixth Hawaiian monk seal birth ever recorded at the beach – and is now a finalist in a prestigious photography award Digital Camera World · Aug 20
Digital Camera World · Aug 20 Leica makes 16 cameras – is it secretly the biggest camera brand of them all? No longer a small boutique brand, Leica now makes 16 distinct cameras – and nobody seems to be talking about it
Digital Camera World · Aug 19 Now you can play Doom on this 26-year-old DSLR! This Canon DSLR can play Doom –yes, the videogame –even though it's a 26-year-old camera, not a console
Digital Camera World · Aug 19 The "new" #1 compact camera in Japan has been popular for years – but the real point-and-shoot hero sits close behind at just US$99 with a retro look The most popular compact cameras in Japan are years old – but Kodak's retro Pixpro series is ruling the chart and outselling newer releases
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 19 GitHub programmer ports playable Doom to DSLR camera with 3-inch TFT LCD display — Canon EOS 550D with open-source Magic Lantern firmware uses camera's button as controls, even plays sound A developer posted their Doom port for the Canon EOS 550D on GitHub. The game uses the Magic Lantern firmware add-on to run on the camera, and uses various camera buttons to play the game directly from the SD card.
Digital Camera World · Aug 18 Released at No. 1, the trendiest camera right now is easy to guess – but some names are suspiciously missing from Japan's top cameras Spending seven months as the top camera, the Sony A7 V has taken the number one spot again – but what's interesting is the names not on that list
Digital Camera World · Aug 16 I’m a camera expert. I hate to be the one to say this, but camera prices are probably about to get worse There's a startling similarity across major camera brands' financial reports right now: The rising cost of memory thanks to AI
Digital Camera World · Aug 16 Laowa Aksen 5-10x Ultra Macro Apo review: Forget 'full' macro – this lens ramps up magnification all the way to 10x more The Laowa Aksen 5-10x Ultra Macro Apo gives you more macro power, with anything between 5x and 10x magnification for a wide variety of mirrorless and reflex cameras
Digital Camera World · Aug 16 Laowa Aksen 1-5x Ultra Macro Apo review: Up to 5x magnification for when ‘full’ macro just doesn’t cut the mustard The Laowa Aksen 1-5x Ultra Macro Apo comes in a wide variety of mount options, enabling you to dive into the tiniest details with almost any camera
Digital Camera World · Aug 15 Dive first, shoot second: Underwater photography lessons from two commended filmmakers From mastering basic dive technique to filming ocean predators, Emmy Award-winning video journalist, Emily Rhyne, and Canon Explorer of Light, Nadia Aly, give the lowdown on how to shoot underwater
Digital Camera World · Aug 14 So far, Japan's #1 best-selling camera in 2026 is a 3-year-old APS-C mirrorless with some unusual shooting modes The latest Japanese sales rankings reveal a surprise at the top – while one of the biggest new full-frame cameras only makes #8
Digital Camera World · Aug 12 This 14-year-old Fujifilm lens is one of the trendiest primes in Japan right now. The second-place lens? It’s an even older Canon DSLR optic How old is too old for digital camera lenses? Four of the top ten used lenses in Japan right now are more than a decade old