OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO preorder links at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, OM US store, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, OM European stores.
New review just keep flocking in and I will publish them all as this lens really deserves the high publicity.
The Nikkei Industry Map Financial Yearbook includes detailed shipment data for Japanese mirrorless camera manufacturers, offering an exact breakdown of the global camera market:
2024
2023
2022
2021
Mirrorless Market Trends (2021–2025)
The figures discussed here refer specifically to mirrorless camera shipments, excluding DSLRs and compact digital cameras. From 2021 through 2025, the data shows a clear upward trend in the mirrorless market.
Nikon, in particular, has steadily increased its shipments—gaining roughly 100,000 units each year.
According to the Nikkei Industry Map, Canon reclaimed the top spot from Sony in 2022. By 2024, Canon’s mirrorless shipments alone surpassed 2 million units, solidifying its dominance. Sony remains stable but hasn’t shown much aggressive growth recently. Perhaps it’s time for Sony to move beyond incremental updates and introduce more innovative, cutting-edge models.
Fujifilm rebounded past 400,000 units in 2024, while Panasonic and OM Digital continue to trail behind the top four manufacturers.
Canon Stays Strong — Compact Digital Cameras Update
Canon not only led in mirrorless and DSLR shipments in 2024, but it’s also gearing up to take the lead in the compact digital camera segment. Currently, Sony holds the top position with 470,000 units shipped, followed closely by Canon at 430,000 units.
Canon has announced plans to boost production of compact digital cameras starting January 2025, and its new PowerShot V1 model is already on the way. This could enable Canon to overtake Sony in the compact segment and achieve a “triple crown”: leading in mirrorless, DSLR, and compact digital camera shipments.
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via DClife
Photographer Côme Courteault has launched the new Esquisse Camera project (check out the website). The goal is to create a 350g like MFT camera with 20MP Sony sensor by end of 2026. Target price is $2000. Côme writes:
We are developing the Esquisse Camera, a revolutionary premium digital camera that combines uncompromising craftsmanship with cutting-edge imaging technology. Weighing under 350 grams and smaller than a deck of cards, this camera proves that exceptional image quality doesn’t require sacrificing portability or enjoyability.
I love that the camera also has integrated viewfinder and 256GB internal storage. This will be a proper Lumix GM successor :)
Here are the full specs:
What do you think about this? Côme is reading your comments so feel free to ask questions!
Panasonic Europe launched a new up to 450 Euro discount. You can check the details at Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton
15 Years of Photo Editing Advice in 15 minutes
Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
OM System 50-200mm F2.8 PRO – Will You Buy One? (Robin Wong).
15 Years of Wildlife Photography in 15 Minutes (Duade Paton).
The Best Basic Laptops for Everyday Users (Explora).
Beginners’ Guide to Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve (With Screenshots and Examples) (42West).
Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk.
The new Brightin Star 10mm f/5.6 Pro Fisheye MFT Lens is available for preorder at Amazon (Click here). Price is $99.
