Those are the top 100 best-selling products at B&H Photo (in no particular order):
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Fujifilm XApp 2.7.5 With Improved Fujifilm X-T30III and X-M5 Support
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Here are the best-selling cameras at MAP Camera (Japan) for May 2026:
| New Digital Camera Ranking for May | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Manufacturer | Product name | category |
| 1st place | Fujifilm | X100VI | Compact camera |
| 2nd place | Sony | α7V | Mirrorless camera |
| 3rd place | Fujifilm | X-T30 III | Mirrorless camera |
| 4th place | Fujifilm | X-E5 | Mirrorless camera |
| 5th place | Fujifilm | X-M5 | Mirrorless camera |
| 6th place | Canon | PowerShot G7X III | Compact camera |
| 7th place | Panasonic | Lumix TX3 | Compact camera |
| 8th place | Sony | α7C II | Mirrorless camera |
| 9th place | Sony | α6700 | Mirrorless camera |
| 10th place | Ricoh | GR IV | Compact camera |
Source: Mapcamera
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The latest Sony a7R VI camera release is now in stock at:
Comparing the new Sony A7RVI with the Sony A7RV:
Additional information on the a7R VI:
Announced: Sony a7R VI & FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS, pre-orders now open
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A recent report from Pinzuba News highlights how the resurgence of compact digital cameras in Japan is driving a massive price increase in the used market for vintage models from the 2000s and early 2010s. According to the article, demand for older compact digital cameras has exploded, leading to prices roughly quadrupling in the second-hand market.
Key Data from KOMEHYO (Major Used Goods Retailer)
Quote from KOMEHYO Expert
Yasuhiro Hara, Camera Sales Floor Manager at KOMEHYO’s Nagoya main store, commented on the surge:
“Demand for old compact cameras has grown significantly compared to 5 or 6 years ago. At our store, sales volume has increased about 5 times, and the average price range has surged to about 3.5 times.”
He went on to explain the unique appeal these older models hold:
“Many compact cameras sold in the 2000s were equipped with CCD sensors. These provide warmer colors than the CMOS sensors in current cameras and smartphones, especially producing a film-like quality in still photos. These ‘old compact cameras’ have qualities that current cameras don’t have.”
Why the Comeback? CCD Sensors and Nostalgic Appeal
The boom is driven by a growing appreciation for the distinctive characteristics of CCD-equipped compact cameras. Unlike modern CMOS sensors (dominant in today’s smartphones and new cameras, which prioritize video performance and efficiency), older CCD sensors deliver warmer color rendition and a nostalgic, film-emulating look in still photography.
While new compact camera (lens-integrated) shipments in Japan are projected to increase about 30% year-over-year to roughly 2.4 million units in 2025, this remains a small fraction of the 2008 peak of 11 million units (and up from the 2023 low of 1.7 million). Limited new supply plus the irreplaceable charm of vintage CCD models has created strong demand in the used market.
This latest development continues the trend I reported on in November 2024, when prices for many old compact digital cameras had already jumped dramatically (up to 20 times in some cases):
Compact cameras continue to be popular on the 2025 Map Camera best-selling list
Canon released full-year financial reports, confirms upcoming compact camera(s)
Source: Pinzuba News via Yahoo Japan, digicame-info
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A new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount will be announced on June 5th
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Here is the list of the main 2026 Camera Grand Prix (Camera GP) awards, organized by Japan’s Camera Journal Press Club (CJPC) – they include products released in the Japanese market from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. A committee of 57 members (including media, experts, and TIPA representatives) selected the winners:
The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera won the 2026 Camera GP Editors’ Choice Technology Award
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