2023 has been a great year for fans of the Red Dot. The new Leica Q3 is another appealing-if-expensive entry into the Q series, and we had a lot of fun shooting it here in Seattle.
While you’re enjoying the holiday, why not check out our sample gallery? We’ve got DNG Raw files for you to develop, and JPEGs in the standard color profile, in all their 60-megapixel glory.
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With a bigger battery and better video capabilities, the Fujifilm X-S20 could be the vlogging machine content creators have been waiting for.The Nikon Z8 is a $4000 Stacked-CMOS full-frame mirrorless camera that offers most of the capabilities of the range-topping Z9 but in a smaller, less expensive body.The Canon EOS R10 is compact, mid-level 24MP APS-C mirrorless camera built around Canon’s RF mount. We look into whether it offers more than your smartphone.Leica has announced a mono-only version of its M11 60MP manual focus rangefinder. We’ve been taking a look at what it offers and what it’s like to shoot with.The Fujifilm X-T5 is the company’s latest classically-styled APS-C mirrorless camera. It gains the 40MP sensor and AF system from the X-H2 but in a body with a more stills-focused slant. We’ve been putting it through its paces.
Above $2500 cameras tend to become increasingly specialized, making it difficult to select a ‘best’ option. We case our eye over the options costing more than $2500 but less than $4000, to find the best all-rounder.There are a lot of photo/video cameras that have found a role as B-cameras on professional film productions or even A-cameras for amateur and independent productions. We’ve combed through the options and selected our two favorite cameras in this class.What’s the best camera for around $2000? These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both the speed and focus to capture fast action and offer professional-level image quality. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing around $2000 and recommended the best.Family moments are precious and sometimes you want to capture that time spent with loved ones or friends in better quality than your phone can manage. We’ve selected a group of cameras that are easy to keep with you, and that can adapt to take photos wherever and whenever something memorable happens.What’s the best camera for shooting sports and action? Fast continuous shooting, reliable autofocus and great battery life are just three of the most important factors. In this buying guide we’ve rounded-up several great cameras for shooting sports and action, and recommended the best.