BCNranking video camera sales: Sony surpasses Panasonic and is now on top

BCNranking published the latest video camera sales results in Japan:

  • Sales of video cameras are gradually recovering. This February, the sales amount recorded a double-digit increase of 112.1% compared to the previous year. Sales volume is still 91.4%, lower than the previous year, but the negative margin is gradually narrowing, and the same level as the previous year can be seen. One of the reasons for the early recovery in sales is the rise in unit prices.
  • Looking at the market share among manufacturers, as of February last year, Panasonic was leading by a large margin. On the other hand, Sony struggled with 18.5%. However, in August, it overtook Panasonic by a narrow margin and jumped to the top. Although Panasonic lost the lead in September and October, it was Sony that increased its market share from September onwards despite price increases. Recaptured first place in November. Since then, it has stably maintained a market share of more than 30% and is leading the way.
  • In the video camera market, the number of units sold is 41.7% compared to February 2020 due to the impact of the corona disaster, which is almost 60% less. The market environment is not necessarily favorable. However, new product categories such as action cameras and 360-degree cameras are doing well. Conventional video cameras are also regaining momentum, and we are beginning to see a gradual turnaround.

via Digicameinfo

a bit of everything…

Coffee with the Cla(i)res with OM System Ambassador Gavin Hoey

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
REAL Photographers DON’T DO THIS…(Northrup).
Fotografía MACRO con el M.Zuiko 90 mm f3.5 IS PRO de OM SYSTEM (Photolari).
Announcing DJI Mini 2 SE Drone (Explora).
A Guide to Lifestyle Photography (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.

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World’s SMALLEST M43 camera is secretly a beast!

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
This is the best focal length (DpreviewTV).
OM Systems OM-1 C-AF Tracking Modes, AIAF & Greener Focus Points (Rob Trek).
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Gen Z is Bringing Back Retro Digital Cameras — Here’s Why (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.

Top 5 Reasons WHY You Should CONSIDER Micro Four Thirds Cameras and Lenses

Gary writes:

What if I tell you, you don’t always need a full frame or an APS-C camera? Today I shared 5 top reasons why you should consider using Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses. These reasons range from the smaller and lighter cameras and lenses, to the overall image quality, the lens selection, as well as the ability to adapt a lot of different lenses from other mounts. There are many other reasons why you should consider using Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses, but these are the top reasons that I personally think really showcased the benefit of Micro 4/3 as a camera system, for both Panasonic and Olympus OM System.

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The BEST anamorphic lenses you can get for MICRO 4/3

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Micro Four Thirds in 2023? Why buy a GH5, EM1 mark 2 or any M43, heres why (AVP Studios).
Olympus E-M5 Mark III Custom Mode Tutorial How To Setup and Recall Custome Settings (Rob Trek).
Portable Lighting Kits for Wedding and Event Photography (Explora).
Anamorphic Lens for Video: What You Need to Know (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.

Shock: DPReview.com to close!

This is an incredible sad news:

Dear readers,

After nearly 25 years of operation, DPReview will be closing in the near future. This difficult decision is part of the annual operating plan review that our parent company shared earlier this year.

The site will remain active until April 10, and the editorial team is still working on reviews and looking forward to delivering some of our best-ever content.

Everyone on our staff was a reader and fan of DPReview before working here, and we’re grateful for the communities that formed around the site.

Thank you for your support over the years, and we hope you’ll join us in the coming weeks as we celebrate this journey.

Sincerely,

Scott Everett
General Manager – DPReview.com

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