In 2025, compact camera shipments took off big with a 29.6% increase in units shipped and a 48.9% increase in dollars shipped, driven by strong demand in Asia and hot products like the Fujifilm X100VI. Mirrorless cameras saw a small increase, but DSLRs saw a near disappearance.

Just released, Brightin Star has announced its 60mm f/2.8 2X Macro APS-C Manual Focus Prime Lens for $209.99. It offers a 2:1 magnification ratio, f/2.8 for a great bokeh, a multi-layer coating, and a manual focus with mounts for the Sony E, Canon RF-S/EF-M, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, and Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Learn more about the DJI RS 5, a new lightweight Ronin gimbal model introduced on January 29, 2026. The RS 5 has 5th Gen stabilization with 50% more torque, an improved intelligent tracking module for smooth tracking shots, a quick charge feature allowing for a full charge in an hour, a 14-hour battery life, and a 3kg payload capacity, perfect for videographers and creators who want professional-grade smoothness

Canon EOS R50 is revealed as the bestselling mirrorless camera of the year 2025 in Japan, based on the sales data from BCN+R. The compact APS-C camera leads the competition for its affordable and professional features, effectively replacing the successful M50 line of cameras. Although the company is on top of the list, the leader is actually Sony, which has four models of mirrorless cameras on the Top 10 list, including the ZV-E10 II and the A7C II.