Is the Fujifilm X-M5 the best compact camera for vloggers?
While the dedicated ILE camera market may be slowing, the specs sure aren't.
Case in point: the new Fujifilm X-M5.
For just $799.95 USD you get a whopping bunch of power in a compact camera body that carries all the hallmark Fujifilm design qualities -- which is to say, it's built...
Trendspotting: Mirrorless camera sales up, DSLR down (Report)
Another report, another not so surprising result.
Via Digital Camera World, sales data for August 2024 has been released by trade body CIPA (Camera Imaging Products Association) which show that the decline in DSLR camera bodies continues.
In aggregate about 750,000 cameras were shipped during the month with the breakdown as...
Trendspotting: Canon, followed by the rest (digital camera market share 2024)
Now that 2024 is quickly approaching the final quarter, it's a good time to take stock of the digital camera market share. Where do things stand as of September?
Per PetaPixel, the top five camera players look like this, in order of share:
Canon 46.5%
Sony 27.9%
Nikon 11.3%
Fujifilm...
Blackmagic PYXIS 6K cinema camera now makes sense, thanks to new accessory
The price was right. The box style design was right. And the 6K sensor was right.
But that built-in monitor on the left side without a hinge or any sort of articulation? That most certainly didn't feel right.
Which is why the new purpose-built monitor Blackmagic Design recently announced for the...
In Cameras: New Canon EOS C80 is a compact 6K Full-Frame cinema camera that might tempt Sony shooters
Well, well, well. Canon seems to be on quite the roll lately. If you were looking to buy an affordable new cinema camera or upgrade an existing one it will be hard not to at least consider the ever expanding Canon Cinema range.
The latest example: the new Canon EOS...
New Denon AVR-A10H is a powerful 13.4 channel 8K home theater AVR made in Japan
Denon has taken the wraps off a new A/V receiver that should appeal to serious home theater fans.
Slotting in just below the flagship A1H ($6,499 USD), the new model can power up to 13 speakers (channels) and 4 subwoofers. Denon says the AVR-A10H will sell for $4,699 USD ($6,349...
Bluesound releases 3 new Roon-ready music Node streamers for audiophiles
Casual listeners probably won't know what "Roon-ready" or even "Bluesound" mean. But for audiophiles and those who like to chase the highest bit rates and sound quality possible the mentions will almost always draw a quick look.
In this case, well-regarded Bluesound (Lebrook Industries Limited) has taken the wraps off...
Google and Peloton join forces with fitness content distribution deal
One of the relatively smaller announcements yesterday came from an unlikely partnership.
Peloton revealed that it had partnered with Google Fitbit for a "multi-year, multi-country" partnership. Per the Peloton Blog it begins in September.
So here's what the deal means for both sides.
For Google Fitbit Premium members ($9.99/mo or $79.99/yr):
Access...
Trendspotting: Another streaming box enters the chat
Another streaming box has hit the market. Except this one comes from not just any old company.
Magnificent Seven member Google (Alphabet) has discontinued its rather iconic Chromecast device and replaced it with a (now) old fashioned style streaming box.
The announcement comes a week ahead of its upcoming Pixel devices...
Trendspotting: Luxury brand La Marzocco offers discount, but only with a bundle
Luxury brands don't like adjectives that potentially cheapen their hard earned reputations. So words like "discount" or "sale" or "BOGO" (buy one, get one) are strictly verboten within the marketing teams -- such as at espresso machine maker La Marzocco.
Still, these companies know a trick or two. And they...