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Pentax’s new film camera just got its first teaser, hinting at imminent launch

By Timothy Coleman published

The half-frame point-and-shoot compact film camera for Gen Z must almost be ready.

Pentax film camera: the latest news and rumours about the Pentax Film Project

By Chris Rowlands published

Pentax is releasing a new hand-winding film camera in summer 2024. Here’s everything we know about it.

Film cameras are back – and Pentax’s new compact could soon suck you into the analog revival

By Mark Wilson published

Pentax's long-awaited new film camera is finally close to launching – and we now know a lot more about what to expect.

Pentax revives analog with its first film camera in over 20 years – and the pricey retro package has won me over

By Timothy Coleman published

I've had my hands on the Pentax 17 ahead of its launch and the compact half-frame film camera has been a real treat.

My favorite camera of the year wasn’t the superb Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Fujifilm X100VI, but this surprising retro compact

By Timothy Coleman published

This year I was charmed by a a half-frame compact film camera, the Pentax 17.

Pentax 17 review: a modern analog charmer

By Timothy Coleman published

The Pentax 17 is a half-frame compact film camera with plenty of charm and some neat design touches, if you can stomach the price.

Forget the Pentax 17, the upcoming Rollei 35AF is the film camera I’m most excited about in 2024 – here’s why

By Timothy Coleman published

The upcoming Rollei 35AF brings new features to a much-loved classic film camera from the 1960's.

Don’t fall for cheap cameras like Rollei’s strange new twin-lens compact – here are 3 budget bargains I’d buy instead

By Timothy Coleman published

The Rollei Powerflex X8 is a cheap compact camera with twin lenses and an 8x optical zoom, but its 64MP stills and 5K video aren't quite what they seem.

Film photography in 2024: the latest analog cameras and what's next for film

By Chris Rowlands published

Film photography is alive and well in 2024. Here's everything that's going on with analog and where the medium is going next.

Ricoh announces two GR IV variants, including a long-awaited first in the series for monochrome fans

By Peter Fenech published

Ricoh has announced the development of the GR IV Monochrome and GR IV HDF, which promise to give compact camera users even more creative flexibility

CP+ 2025 live: all the latest news from Canon, Sony and more at the world’s biggest photography show

By Timothy Coleman last updated

We're attending CP+ in Japan, one of the last remaining photo and video shows, getting hands-on with the latest camera gear.

The Ricoh GR III is my favorite compact camera – and Realme's just announced an exciting smartphone equivalent

By Timothy Coleman published

Realme is launching the GT 8 Pro smartphone on October 14, powered by Ricoh GR, and I can't wait.

Ricoh GR III gets a dreamy successor, but it's not the GR IV I was hoping for

By Timothy Coleman published

New 'HDF' versions of the Ricoh GR III and GR IIIx swap out the built-in ND filter for a highlight diffusion filter for a vintage effect.

The stunning Pixii Max looks like the ultimate hipster camera for Leica fans

By Mark Wilson published

French startup Pixii has launched its first full-frame rangefinder camera – and the Max is a great mix of old and new.

Best point-and-shoot camera 2025: we've tested top picks for simple shooting

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Looking for the best point and shoot camera you can buy in 2025? We've rounded up all of the top options for every budget.

Fujifilm’s X half is a tiny retro compact that’s big on wacky film photography features, and I love it

By Timothy Coleman published

The Fujifilm X half is a unique retro compact packing a number of half-frame film camera-inspired features.

Canon's hobbyist EOS R cameras just got a huge boost from Sigma's new prime lenses

By Mark Wilson published

Quartet of primes are great news for Canon fans

TechRadar's Photography Week 2024: a celebration of all things analog

By Timothy Coleman published

Film photography is on the up in 2024, making Photography Week a perfect opportunity to celebrate all things analog.

The best camera for beginners 2025: smartphone-beating picks to start your photography journey

By Timothy Coleman published

Looking for the best camera for beginners in 2025? We've rounded up all of the finest smartphone-beating models here.

Kodak reveals affordable 35mm film camera that's a glorious blast from the past

By Sam Kieldsen published

Kodak has announced the Snapic A1, a 35mm analog film camera available in two colors and costing just $99.

My 7 favorite camera moments in 2024 – from innovative in-camera AI editing to film making a comeback

By Timothy Coleman published

From the Canon EOS R5 Mark II with its superb features, to Pentax reentering the film photography space, 2024 has served up some real treats.

I’ve shot over 1,000 photos with the Ricoh GR IV – here are my favorites, and one new feature stands out

By Timothy Coleman published

The Ricoh GR IV succeeds the GR III with a new 26MP and improved five-axis stabilization, better battery life and more internal storage. But are those upgrades enough?

Photography and hiking are my idea of a dream weekend – this is the perfect camera system I take into the great outdoors

By Timothy Coleman published

You can get top quality photos from a rugged lightweight camera

OM System just launched a powerful astrophotography camera that can reveal the stunning colors of nebulae, and it doesn't cost the earth

By Timothy Coleman published

The new OM System E-M1 Mark III Astro is designed specifically for astrophotography, equipped with a fine-tuned IR-cut filter to pass through 100% of Hα rays.

This fun point-and-shoot camera is like a cross between a Fujifilm X100VI and Camp Snap – and it now has a confirmed price tag

By Sam Kieldsen last updated

Quick backers to this retro-styled throwback camera will be able to obtain it for a special early bird price.

The 6 most exciting cameras and lenses from CP+ 2025: from Sigma’s radical full-frame camera to Sony’s mega zoom lens

By Timothy Coleman published

We pick out the true highlights of the CP+ 2025 photography show in Japan, including the Canon PowerShot V1 and Sigma BF.

Best film cameras 2025: the finest classic and new analog cameras you can buy

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Looking to rediscover the joys of analog photography? These are the best film cameras you can buy in 2025, old and new.

Canon unveils a much lighter and smaller f/2.8 zoom lens for its full-frame mirrorless cameras

By Timothy Coleman published

The new RF 28-70mm F2.8 looks like a superb multi-purpose upgrade lens for photography enthusiasts

Panasonic's new do-it-all full-frame travel lens could be the only one you need

By Timothy Coleman published

The compact and lightweight Panasonic LUMIX S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro O.I.S has a 7x zoom and decent macro capabilities.

Want the most camera for your money? We rank the leading brands for value including Sony, Canon and Nikon

By Timothy Coleman published

We're spoilt for choice when looking for a new camera, but which brand offers the best value in 2025? We rank 10 leading brands, from worst to best.