Here are the 2026-2027 EISA photography awards that were just announced today:

Source

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A new report from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry suggests that digital camera production is showing signs of recovery. Here is a recap of the original report:

• Digital camera production (and camera lenses) had been under long-term pressure from the rise of smartphones, which caused production to start declining around 2008 (video cameras peaked earlier, in 2005, and fell more sharply).
• Production dropped sharply in Q2 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, then fluctuated afterward.
• Clear signs of recovery have appeared since 2025, according to the Mineral and Industrial Production Index.
• Domestic shipments of lens-integrated (compact) cameras have risen for two consecutive years starting in 2024 (CIPA data).
• For lens-exchangeable cameras: the long decline in DSLRs has leveled off; mirrorless cameras fell in 2025 but are now showing an upward trend, pointing to a generational shift toward mirrorless.
• The recent pickup is attributed mainly to stronger demand from younger users for sharing and video content.
• Despite the multi-year structural decline caused by smartphones, digital cameras are finding new life in niches that smartphones do not fully replace (higher image quality, interchangeable lenses, still + video capability).

While overall numbers are improving, the latest CIPA numbers show a slowdown. A good example here is Nikon – they have released only two lenses this year, and it seems that most of their upcoming products are even further delayed.

Also, what the report does not cover is the recent significant increase in prices as a result of the Trump tariffs, memory shortages, and geopolitical instability (Fujifilm is rumored to have another price increase on September 1st; see all recent price increases here):

Update: Sony Japan just increased the prices of several cinema cameras.

Another Fujifilm price increase is coming

Report from Japan: the top 10 used cameras with the biggest price increases

Ricoh GR camera models are getting a 6-11% price increase in Japan on July 1st

LaCie just increased prices in the US by around 9-12%

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The Japanese camera marketplace Minna Camera recently published a list of the top 10 used cameras with the biggest price increases for the first half of 2026:

1. Nikon D5600 (2016): +24.1%
2. Sony α7 IV (2021): +11.9%
3. Ricoh GR III (2019): +10.9%
4. Sony α6000 (2014): +10.0%
5. Canon EOS R6 (2020): +9.8%
6. Canon EOS R50 (2023): +8.9%
7. OM System Tough TG-7 (2023): +8.6%
8. Panasonic Lumix TZ99 (2025): +8.1%
9. Fuji X-S20 (2023): +7.9%
10. Nikon Z9 (2021): +7.8%

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Here is what else is new:

Deal of the day: the OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mark II camera is now $999

OM SYSTEM OM-5 and OM-5 Mark II sensor measurements released by PhotonsToPhotos

Coming soon: Mandler 50mm f/1.4 E46 PRE-ASPH lens for Leica M-mount price and specifications revealed

Mandler will release a new military green (safari) version of the 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for Leica M-mount

The Light Lens Lab M 75mm f/2 SPII lens is now available in silver

Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Now Available

Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC Agreed to Establish Joint Venture for Next-Generation Image Sensors

Tamron 50-600mm F4.5-7.3 VC Patent Found

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Here is the 2025 digital camera shipment market share from the latest Nikkei Industry Report:

2025 Camera Shipment Ranking

1. Canon: 4.5 million units (45.7%, +2.5%)
2. Sony: 2.42 million units (24.6%, -3.9%)
3. Fujifilm: 1.16 million units (11.8%, +2.8%)
4. Nikon: 880,000 units (8.9%, -2.8%)
5. Panasonic: 430,000 units (4.4%, +1%)
6. Ricoh Imaging: 210,000 units (2.1%, +1.3%)
7. OM Digital: 150,000 units (1.5%, -0.4%)

2024 Camera Shipment Ranking

1. Canon: 3,53 million units (43.2%)
2. Sony: 2.33 million units (28.5%)
3. Nikon: 960,000 units (11.7%)
4. Fujifilm: 740,000 units (9.0%)
5. Panasonic: 280,000 units (3.4%)
6. OM Digital: 160,000 units (1.9%)
7. Ricoh Imaging: 70,000 units (0.8%)

2023 Camera Shipment Ranking

1. Canon: 3.34 million units (46.5%)
2. Sony: 2 million units (27.9%)
3. Nikon: 810,000 units (11.3%)
4. Fujifilm: 430,000 units (6.0%)
5. Panasonic: 260,000 units (3.6%)
6. OM Digital: 180,000 units (2.5%)
7. Ricoh Imaging: 60,000 units (0.8%)

Source: Nikkei Industry Report, via dclife

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The silver Leica M11-P camera is now back in stock at B&H Photo

Owlkrown released a new accessories for Leica M11/MEV1/Q2/Q3 cameras

New: free stolen Leica equipment and serial number registry

Sony FX5 Shipping Sept 15h According to Adorama

Canon Developing Ultra-Durable, Fluorine-Free “Dev-02-003” Coating for Next-Generation RF Lenses

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MyBoook is a website builder for photographers built around Adobe Lightroom. You connect your Adobe account, choose which albums you want public, and they become live galleries on your own website – no manual upload, no re-export. Edit or add a photo in Lightroom and the site follows. On top of the portfolio, you get a print shop with Stripe payments, private client galleries, an Instagram feed, a custom domain, and multilingual pages. Plans start at $9.90/month.

  
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• Unlimited private client galleries
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• Custom domain (or a free name.myboook.com subdomain)
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• Google/SEO settings built in
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Christopher Nolan modified a Pentax 6×7 medium format camera to serve as a director’s viewfinder for The Odyssey movie

The Ricoh Pentax WG-90 waterproof shock-resistant camera is discontinued, a new model will be announced at the end of the year

You can now buy a set of Leica repair tools on eBay

Akara Labs released improved Slim Skin cases for all Leica M11 camera models (coupon code included)

Leica released new firmware updates for the D-Lux 8, SL2, SL2-S, and Q3 cameras

Sigma 125-700mm F6.3-9 and 150-600mm F5-6.3 Lenses Revealed

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