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With the largest number of votes received to date, image creators the world over picked the gear they thought deserved to be inducted into this year’s Hall of Fame. Come and meet the class of 2022 Legends of 2022
an exciting way to engage in their passion, with a chance to immortalise their favourite kit. The votes are an attestation
Leica got its first product inducted into the Hall of Fame, while DJI’s Mavic took the Game Changer category for the second year running. Fujifilm scooped two categories. “I’m delighted by this year’s response,” says Matt Barker, CEO and founder of MPB. “Each year, the Hall of Fame gets bigger and bigger. This year’s votes have exceeded the past two combined, which is an incredible achievement and testament to how much excitement and debate there is around the best photo and video kit. We launched the Photo and Video Kit Hall of Fame to give visual creatives around the world
Now in its third year, the Photo and Video Kit Hall of Fame is an innovation of MPB’s – one of the world’s leading pre-loved kit retailers – to recognise the outstanding contributions made by the very best imaging equipment; kit that has redefined the industry. A nominating committee comprising leading photographers and expert journalists shortlisted 25 products, five in each of the five categories. This year’s ballot attracted a phenomenal response, with 117,955 votes from 105 different countries. Five lucky voters each won a Fujifilm X100V.
of the love people have for camera kit.” photoandvideokithalloffame.com “I’m delighted by this year’s response”
help any photographer make the most of any scene or subject. This camera looks, feels and acts like an instant classic, and it’s supported by a massive range of superb X Series optics. Also nominated • Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM • Nikon D3 • Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM • Sony Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA
Capture stunning imagery with a legendary Hasselblad camera and enjoy smooth flight with omnidirectional obstacle sensing. Every improvement on Mavic 3 sets a higher standard for aerial photography.
The photo and video kit that disrupted the fields of photography and videography by ushering in new technology, expanding product capabilities, or making quality more accessible. Inductee: DJI Mavic 3 Pro The DJI Mavic 3 Pro won this category for the second consecutive year, but it was close between the first and second spots –with just 1000 votes separating the two.
The nominees in this category stand as benchmarks for quality in an ever- changing world of gear. A Classic is a valued piece of kit for anyone looking to get into photography. Inductee: Fujifilm X-T2 When it comes to crop-sensor mirrorless cameras, the Fujifilm X-T2 is surely one of the greatest ever made. Its all-metal body is adorned with intuitive controls that can
Also nominated • Canon EOS R5 C
• GoPro Max • Sony A7R III • Sony A9
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