This new Chuzhao M3 fixed-lens compact digital camera was recently released in China and is now available for purchase on Amazon for $69 (Chuzhao cameras are sold on Amazon and AliExpress). Here are the details:

• Sensor: 1/4-inch CMOS
• Still resolution: 12 MP (square format, typically ~3456 × 3456 pixels)
• Video resolution: 1080p Full HD (1920 × 1080)
• Lens: Fixed (non-interchangeable) wide-angle lens with autofocus; approximate aperture f/2.8
• Minimum focus distance: Listed as ~90 cm on packaging
• Display: 1.54-inch LCD (usually 240 × 240 pixels), functions as an electronic waist-level viewfinder
• Storage: MicroSD card slot (supports up to 64 GB; often includes a 16 GB card)
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion (commonly listed around 1000 mAh), USB-C charging (roughly 2 hours for a full charge), several hours of typical use
• Connectivity: USB-C for charging and file transfer
• Dimensions: Approximately 89.5 × 52 × 42.5 mm
• Weight: Approximately 115g
• Other: Fully automatic exposure/ISO, color and black-and-white modes available, no optical zoom, no built-in flash

Chuzhao also makes the popular M1 TLR-style camera: Amazon | Aliexpress.

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A comparison between the new Sony FX5 and the FX3A cameras can be found here:

Sony FX5 cinema camera announced

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Here are the top 10 best-selling compact digital cameras of the first half of 2026 in Japan:

1. Kodak Pixpro C1
2. Kodak Pixpro FZ55
3. Fujifilm Instax mini Evo
4. Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
5. Canon IXY 650
6. OM System Tough TG-7
7. Panasonic Lumix TZ99
8. Kenko KC-AF11
9. Kodak Pixpro FZ45
10. Kodak Pixpro WPZ2

You can clearly see how the big Japanese brands are behind on the trend – Kodak has four cheap mediocre cameras in the top 10 list.

The BCN Ranking is a POS database that collects and aggregates daily sales data of digital cameras from major consumer electronics retailers and online shops covering approximately 40% of the Japanese retail market.

Used compact camera prices quadruple in Japan as CCD models make a comeback

Compact fixed-lens cameras are becoming more popular, while interchangeable-lens cameras are starting to lose their popularity

Source: BCNR

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Light Lens Lab is working on a new film camera – this is a long-term future project, different from the previously reported LTM rangefinder film camera (see also this post):

Light Lens Lab future long-term film camera project rumors

More pictures of the Light Lens Lab Barnack replica film camera

Light Lens Lab is also working on a black-and-white photographic film project:

Update on the Light Lens Lab black-and-white photographic film project

Exclusive first-ever interview with Mr. Zhou – founder of Light Lens Lab: “Resurrecting the $50,000 Leica lens”

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[Deal du jour] Envie de filmer vos voyages cet été ? Pourquoi ne pas investir dans du bon matériel qui vous durera longtemps, comme l'action cam HERO13 Black dans son pack Creator en promotion.

Both Fujifilm and Canon registered new cameras in Asia. Canon registered a new DS126965 camera on July 1st. It features dual-band Wi-Fi. This brings Canon’s total registrations for fiscal year 2026 to three new devices: DS126947, DS126973, and DS126965, none of which have corresponding existing models:

  
Fujifilm now has two registered and not yet announced cameras:

• Fujifilm FF260001: registered on April 7, 2026, featuring the X-Processor 6 APS-C interface, tri-band Wi-Fi 6, NP-W255 battery, and CMOS Image Sensor.
• Fujifilm FF260002: registered on July 3, 2026, featuring the X-Processor 6 interface, tri-band Wi-Fi 6, and CMOS Image Sensor – this will probably be the rumored Fujifilm X-T6:

Fujifilm F260001 Found: Likely Fujifilm X-T6

Updated list of upcoming/rumored Fujifilm cameras and lenses

Source: E8M_8888

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Sony will announce a new RX10 super-zoom camera next week (July 9th). The new model will be a replacement for the Sony CyberShot RX10 IV that was announced back in 2017:

Surprise: Sony RX10 IV camera announced

Here is what to expect from the new Sony RX10 V super-zoom camera:

• Zeiss 24-600mm f/2.4-4 25x optical zoom lens
• 20.1MP stacked 1-inch Exmor RS sensor
• Same overall bridge camera form factor, build quality, EVF, and tilting screen
• New image processor (likely BIONZ XR or similar)
• NP-FZ100 battery
• Modern connectivity (USB-C charging/port and updated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
• Better overall performance
• Price in the $1,899–$1,999 range

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