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The latest from the Phoblographer for April 18th, 2025.

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Chris Gampat
April 18, 2025

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How OM System Left Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm in Dust

By Nilofer Khan

April 18, 2025

It has been a while since The Phoblographer reported about camera sales. However, we are back today with the March rankings because it is quite surprising. In the past two months, we have seen the launch of the Nikon Z50 II, Fujifilm GFX100 RF, Canon Powershot V1, and Fujifilm Instax Mini 41, amongst others. From what we can see, the camera that topped the list proves that smaller sensor cameras are on the win. But can you guess what the best-selling camera is?

Budget-Friendly Vintage Digicams You Can Score Under $50

By Nilofer Khan

April 18, 2025

Vintage digicams are gaining more popularity around the world. Not only Gen Z but older Millennials have also been picking them to get that hit of nostalgia. While people continue to look to buy more vintage digicams, the challenge that persists is the price. Some of these cameras are highly valued, which also drives up their sales. And so, we decided to help you find a few that will cost you less but give you ample playroom. And of course, read the listings properly before you make a purchase.

The Best Budget-Friendly Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras Under $2000

By Nilofer Khan

April 18, 2025

Camera prices are rising, and purchasing a good camera that doesn't cost you $5000 or more sounds like a task today. A good camera with a powerful sensor, autofocus, and a decent set of lenses seems hard to come by. If you are looking for a new professional camera recently in this dreadful market, we have a few suggestions to help you choose. All the cameras in this list have been put through their paces, so they will not let you down. Without further ado, here are a few of them.

10 Best OM System Lenses From The Past Decade You Will Love in 2025

By Nilofer Khan

April 18, 2025

OM System (formally known as Olympus) is one of the most sought-after camera and lens manufacturers in the smaller sensor sector. Like Ricoh, OM System has a much smaller market share, yet they have always produced cameras that have been quite successful among their target audience. For instance, the Pen F series is still revered by many today. Just like their cameras, OM System has also designed some spectacular lenses, each managing to win us over in every way. Today, we look at some of the best optics launched by OM System over the past decade and why we like them so much even today.

Are Fujifilm, Leica and Canon Increasing Camera Prices due to Tariffs?

By Nilofer Khan

April 17, 2025

The photo industry was facing multiple challenges even before Donald Trump took the oath as President of the United States. However, one could say the trouble, which has been recently brewing, is a direct result of his "reckless" trading war. Soon after the retaliatory tariffs were announced earlier this month, Trump changed his mind and announced a 90-day pause on the war for some countries, except China. And now, it appears that Fujifilm and Canon are reportedly going to increase prices as a result of the tariffs.

I Gave Up Lightroom for Nearly a Decade. Now, I’m Coming Back

By Chris Gampat

April 17, 2025

Back in 2017, I stopped using Adobe Lightroom for various reasons. It starts with how I perceived Adobe's ethics and treatment of photographers, how the software performed, manufacturer recommendations, etc. Instead, I switched to Capture One and made it the standard for the Phoblographer's testing of cameras and lenses. Real photographers who read the Phoblographer caught on too. These days, Capture One is taught to students before they go into the studios of real photographers these days because of the demand by higher end houses. It's been pretty universally proven that you can get much better colors out of Capture One with more ease than you can with Adobe Lightroom. There's good reasons for that. But with the way that the modern web works, it makes so much more sense to return to Adobe.

5 Great Lenses for Nikon Users Under $500

By Nilofer Khan

April 17, 2025

A photographer often needs multiple lenses for their setup. Some photographers shoot across genres, which means that they need specific optics to get their vision. Some may choose a unique focal length to get a different perspective. There are varied ways a lens can come in handy to someone, but the biggest challenge of all is finding one that won't cost them as much as their new mirrorless camera. Nikon has some exceptional lenses in their lineup, but more often than not, they are unaffordable for some. So, here is a quick look at five lenses that Nikon users may appreciate, especially those starting their journey right now.

Covid Diary by Beth Galton is a Look at the Last Big Depression

By Chris Gampat

April 17, 2025

I truly have to admit something: I didn't hate the COVID era of NYC. I majorly enjoyed the fact that tons of Janice Sopranos and Sarah Jessica Parkers left the city because they realized how privileged they really were. Covid Diary by photographer Beth Galton doesn't quite share my perspective -- instead, it shows how a photographer can turn inward and make some of the most beautiful and human work that I've seen in a while.

5 Cameras Photographers Are Eyeing After Trump’s Tariffs

By Nilofer Khan

April 17, 2025

Since President Donald Trump announced tariffs and trade wars, the world has been engulfed in chaos. The stocks of major firms had fallen, with people selling as much as they could. However, since Trump put a 90-day pause on the trade wars, things have been a bit better, although rocky. Photographers are finding it challenging to purchase a brand new camera, with some relying on older second-hand models. There are some, on the other hand, who are looking to purchase a few specific camera models. If you are also planning to buy a new camera, maybe these four cameras can be on your list of choices.