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Nikon Z5IIC: A $1,399 Full-Frame Camera Without a Viewfinder
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Nikon Z5 IIC: A $1,399 Full-Frame Camera That Ditches the Viewfinder for Beginners
Nikon has launched the Z5 IIC, a stripped-down version of its Z5 II full-frame mirrorless camera, priced at $1,399.95. By removing the electronic viewfinder and reducing screen resolution, Nikon aims to make full-frame photography more accessible to beginners while retaining core performance features.
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Japanese retailer data for the first half of April 2026 shows compact cameras selling strong with a clear zoom theme: top models like Canon PowerShot SX740 HS offer long optical zoom in pocketable bodies, followed by other zoom-focused and vlog-friendly options (Sony ZV-1 II, Panasonic TZ99/TS99, Canon IXY 650/PowerShot 360 HS, Ricoh GR IV family, OM System TOUGH TG‑7). The trend highlights demand for real optical zoom and practical features in compact form, rather than purely smartphone-like portability.
GoPro Mission 1 Series Scores Big at NAB Show Ahead of 8K/50MP Launch
GoPro’s Mission 1 lineup—tiny cinema cameras with 8K video and 50MP stills on a one‑inch sensor—took three NAB Show awards before shipping begins May 28; the trio includes Mission 1 (8K30 Open Gate), Mission 1 Pro, and Mission 1 Pro ILS (GoPro’s first mirrorless, Micro Four Thirds mount, manual focus). Pre-orders are open, with prices starting at $599 for Mission 1 and $699 for Mission 1 Pro; the ILS is priced the same as the Pro.
Hasselblad X2D II 100C wins TIPA World Award for Best Medium-Format Camera
Hasselblad’s X2D II 100C, a 100MP medium-format camera with true end-to-end HDR color and features like 10 stops of IBIS, 15.3 stops of dynamic range, LiDAR, and a built-in 1TB SSD, has been named Best Medium-Format Camera at the Technical Image Press Association World Awards, highlighting its combination of cutting-edge tech and usability.
Panasonic's Lumix S 40mm f/2 opens a slimmer, brighter path for L‑Mount
Panasonic introduces the Lumix S 40mm f/2, a compact 144g (5oz) fast prime at 40.9mm long that sits as an everyday option for L-Mount bodies like the S9, offering a brighter f/2 aperture, a built-in control ring and focus button, and dust/splash resistance; priced at $399 / £349 / AU$699, with pre-orders already open in the US and UK and Europe to follow. Panasonic also revealed a lens roadmap: a compact wide-angle prime and a large-aperture telephoto zoom are in the works, signaling further expansion of the L-Mount lineup alongside the ongoing Lumix S9 Titanium Black edition.
Leica debuts Chicago Edition 17 to celebrate its first flagship store in Illinois
Leica unveils the Chicago Edition 17, a limited-edition rangefinder crafted to commemorate Leica’s first flagship store in Illinois, housed in a two-story Arts and Crafts–style building on North Michigan Avenue. The special camera will be sold exclusively at the new Leica Chicago store, which also doubles as a creative hub with gallery space, workshops, and the Leica Akademie, with the edition expected to sell out during the grand opening weekend.
Tamron-Link unlocks smartphone-controlled focus for select lenses
Tamron has unveiled the Tamron-Link, a Bluetooth 5.4 dongle that plugs into USB‑C on compatible Tamron lenses and lets you control focus features from a smartphone app. Features include preset focus markers, focus-time-lapse, astro focus lock, aperture/focus ring stopper, and a night-vision mode, all without cords. The dongle works up to about 5 meters, requires updated lens firmware, and is priced at $50 / £59 / CA$70, with availability from February 19 alongside an app update for iOS and Android (desktop software is not supported).
Fujifilm SX400 blends bridge-camera reach with surveillance-grade optics
Fujifilm has unveiled the SX400, a bulky long‑range camera that fuses bridge‑camera design with security‑grade optics: a 32x zoom using Fujinon broadcast lens tech, 12.5–400mm equivalent at f/2.8–f/5.6, no built‑in screen and SD storage, requiring external power and a connected device; marketed for surveillance over distances of kilometres and priced around $30,000 for security/military use.
Sony A7 V leads Japan's camera market as launches upend rankings
Japan’s December camera-sales data show Sony’s newly released A7 V at the top, instantly outranking rivals and reshuffling the chart behind it with Fuji’s X-T30 III kit in second; Sony A7C II kits and Canon EOS R5 II/R6 III remain strong, while the Hasselblad X2D II 100C sits at #8, illustrating a launch-driven market where new models can overtake established best-sellers.