Compact Cameras
The market for point-and-shoot cameras is in an interesting place at the moment, with some of the most affordable options available new instead of used. As vintage Y2K-era imagery circulates social media, demand for these old digicams surges, all but erasing the value proposition that caused these old cameras to go viral in the first place. If you're in search of a fun, casual, and budget-friendly digital point-and-shot camera that still brings those retro vibes, B&H carries a range of available new options catering to different needs.
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There's a FUJIFILM camera out there for everyone. With all these options, it can be hard to find the right one for you. Do you want a compact camera you can quickly grab? Do you need a video-centric or hybrid camera? Or, are you photographing weddings and need the highest quality? Juan demystifies FUJIFILM's lineup, so you can find the right one for your work.
0:00 Intro
0:53 Fixed Lens
4:13 X-Series
7:21 X-Series Professional Hybrid
8:47 GFX Series
10:58 Final Thoughts
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Twelve years after Panasonic’s princely fixed-lens LX100 camera first hit shelves and eight long years after the release of its follow-up, the company has finally delivered unto its compact-hungry hordes a suitable heir: the LUMIX L10 Digital Camera, sporting the same Leica 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 full-frame equivalent zoom lens as the LX100 II.
GoPro is taking a bold leap forward with their new MISSION 1 line of compact cameras. Billed as the world’s smallest, lightest, most rugged cinema cameras, initial offerings include the MISSION 1 PRO, capable of 8K60p and 4K240p, the MISSION 1, which supports 8K30p and 4K120p, and the MISSION 1 PRO ILS, which swaps the fixed lens for a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens mount. All three
Building on their long-established legacy of compact cameras, Panasonic continues to deliver exceptional imaging tools for creators on the move with the new ZS300. Designed to make photography and content creation simple yet versatile, this new camera packs quite the punch and delivers an exciting array of features.
Panasonic Lumix ZS300
At the heart of this camera sits a 20
After the smartphone revolution, it appeared that the days of the compact camera were done. How wrong we were. It’s true that a few years back, point-and-shoot options were few and far between. There were just a handful of options on the market, and some industry titans even left the market entirely. Despite the long-rumored demise of the compact camera, it seems that photo enthusiasts still desire a dedicated device without the distractions that come with a smartphone.
What is a compact or “point-and-shoot” camera? Just because a camera is “
A premium APS-C compact camera six years in the making, the new Ricoh GR IV Digital Camera is the latest in the GR series and the flagship follow-up to the cult classic GR III and GR IIIx cameras.
Ricoh GR IV Digital Camera
The IV bears a close resemblance to its predecessor, albeit slightly smaller and lighter, while
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Matt spent one month using three compact (or point-and-shoot) cameras on his travels and everyday adventures, the Canon PowerShot V1, Sony RX100 VII, and Leica Q3. He'll discuss image quality, video capabilities,
All the world’s a soundstage for today’s content creators. And yes, while you carry an effective production multitool in your pocket already (your smartphone), its shortcomings will eventually outweigh its convenience. The contemporary class of point-and-shoot cameras offers significant upgrades in sensor size, lens quality, video performance, and audio inputs, all within a (relatively) pocketable form factor. Wireless connectivity options ensure your content can be quickly posted on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more.
We’ll briefly go over
Sony revives its compact, fixed-lens, full-frame camera line with the announcement of the RX1R III Digital Camera. Coming nearly a decade after the RX1R II, the new camera stuffs the Sony a7CR's high-resolution 61MP sensor and BIONZ XR processor into the same incredibly small form factor as its predecessor. It also boasts the same fixed Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens, now strengthened by Sony's AI-powered autofocus, along with a redesigned top
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Previously in this series, we explored the technical elements of capturing stunning photos with a compact camera. Now, photographer Maher Ismail focuses on photo editing and how to maximize the potential of your RAW images in post-production.
0:00-Intro
3:41-Recap previous parts
5:48-How your brain processes color
9:52-Different editing software
10:19-Editing in Lightroom Classic
24:35-Editing in DXO Photo Lab
28:15-Editing in Google Snap Seed
30:58-2D to 3D?
32:46-The environment you edit in matters
35:06-Style
37:21-Final thoughts
38:40-Q
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Photographer Maher Ismail takes a deeper dive into the technical side, focusing on practical tips and techniques to help you capture the best possible photos with your compact camera.
0:00 Intro
3:34 Summary of the last part
4:20 Philosophy / Maher mission
5:36 Histogram
7:19 Science of vision
17:54 Exposure triangle / Exposure control
24:33 Using the small sensor to our advantage
36:05 Minimum focal distance
37:17 The menu
43:46 Don't focus too much on the technical stuff
46:15 Final thoughts
48:22 Q&A
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Photographer Maher Ismail has circled the globe with his Sony RX100VII, and it has quickly become his go-to camera. See the magic behind this camera, and learn how going with a compact camera can be the best move for your travel photography.
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - About Maher
3:49 - Why the Sony RX100 VII
6:20 - The benefits of having a compact camera
11:20 - Zoom range
12:36 - Sharpening the noticing muscles
16:25 - Using it to photograph people / candid moments
26:33 - Play & creativity
28:45 - RX100 VII vs. Phone
31:17 - RX100 VII vs.
Sony announced its latest compact Cinema Line camera, the FX2, improving the baseline for everyday filmmakers and content creators with a 33MP full-frame sensor, 4K shooting up to 60 fps and Full HD up to 120 fps, a 3.68m-Dot OLED viewfinder, AI-based subject recognition and framing, 15+ stops of dynamic range, and 4K live streaming. To this robust suite of cinema bona fides, the FX2 adds serious chops for shooting stills,
Canon rounds out the V-Series launch of the PowerShot V1 with a compact, video-centric EOS mirrorless camera, the R50 V, for creators eager to pivot to an interchangeable lens set up. Weighing less than a pound in a hand-wieldable form factor, the camera sports a 24MP APS-C sensor and DIGIC X