June 2026 Photography Thoughts!

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The warm weather will be here soon and time to make some new summer memories!

Many people ask me what camera they should buy? The easy answer is the camera you can afford, and/or the one you will use. A friend of mine got a great deal on a brand-new Cannon DSLR when the original owner never used it preferring their cellphone.

Most people want a camera that's not too pricey, that's easy to use but also has enough features to grow with you as your photography develops – and most importantly, that has great image quality.

Compact cameras have been the rage this year. They are out selling both DSLR and Mirrorless cameras. In Japan, the bests selling compact cameras are simple and surprisingly cheap, starting from $99 US. This trend does not seem to be slowing down and cellphone fatigue may be the cause with consumers looking for simply inexpensive compact cameras.

So, whatever is old is new again, with inexpensive point-and-shoot models that prioritize simplicity and ease of use and features. The Kodak Pixpro FZ55, which once again tops the chart, costs $139.99 / £114. The Kodak Pixpro C1, which is in both second and third place, is even cheaper, available for $99.99 / £79.

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Camp Snap 2:

The viral digital compact camera that feels like disposable film is back – and the Camp Snap 2 feels even more retro This fun camera takes the viral cheap compact camera and gives it a refreshed design with built-in filters.

The Camp Snap 2 takes the original screen-free camera, fixes almost everything, whilst keeping it beautifully simple and fun to use. It’s a serious must-buy!

Key features at a glance:

8MP 1/3.2inch sensor (Sony IMX179)
26mm f/2.0 equivalent lens, 30.5mm filter thread
6 filters built-in
Screen-free design
4GB MicroSD included
Built-in battery (500 shots), 800mAh
USB-C charging/data transfer
124.3 x 65 x 32mm, 108g

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The front has one major difference compared to the original – the lens can now accept 30.5mm screw-in filters. That’s a smaller filter size that’s not easy to find in stores, but it makes it possible to add on a protective filter or a haze filter for an even more film-like look.

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The back of the camera also houses the on-off switch, which also has a slot to turn the flash on.

The star of the show is the optical viewfinder. Without a screen, the Camp Snap 2 is used like an old-school disposable film camera: you have to put the camera up to your face and look through the viewfinder.

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Mirrorless:

An award-winning full-frame mirrorless camera like no other – showing that less can teach more. The Sigma BF has won the Editor's Choice R&D Award from the Camera Grand Prix 2026.

The Camera is available in Silver and Black. It may be a simple but it is a high quality digital camera.