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The world of cameras continues to burst with innovation, and the shortlist for this year’s Photography News Awards proves it. Whether you’re chasing the ultimate in portability, pure image quality, sporting speed, video functionality or creative versatility, there’s a model here that deserves to be recognised. Even if you’re one of the many rejecting digital and going back to analogue, your vote counts. In the Micro Four Thirds camp, the OM System OM-3 blends rugged build with exceptional computational photography features, making it a go- anywhere tool for stills and video. And its rival, the Panasonic Lumix GH7, is a filmmaker’s dream, offering pro- level codecs and unmatched stills and moviemaking flexibility in a compact form. But there are plenty of others to choose from also. For APS-C mirrorless, the Canon EOS R50 V makes vlogging and everyday shooting easy, while the Fujifilm X-E5 combines retro styling with Fujifilm’s signature colour science. The Nikon Z 50II delivers solid stills and video performance in a lightweight, travel-friendly body or maybe you’re a fan of Sony’s A6700. Make your choice and vote. In the full-frame mirrorless class, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II offers blistering autofocus and great low-light ability, the Nikon Z 6III is a versatile all-rounder thanks to its new partially stacked sensor, the latest Panasonic Lumix S1 II brings exceptional stabilisation and colour depth and the Sony A7R V wows with ultra-high resolution for detail-rich work. The professional full-frame contenders raise the stakes even higher. Canon’s EOS R1 is built for speed and reliability under pressure,
the Panasonic Lumix S1R II offers superb resolution and ruggedness, while the Sony A1 II combines speed, resolution and video capability like no other. There are lots of top-end models for you to select from. For those chasing ultimate image quality, the medium format category is mouthwatering. Fujifilm continues to make massive waves here, and its GFX100 II and GFX100RF deliver huge resolution with surprisingly agile handling, while the Hasselblad 907X 100C pairs iconic design with impeccable colour reproduction. Or perhaps the ultimate is the Phase One XC 23 IQ4 in your eyes. Video specialists already know the power of the full-frame Canon EOS C80 cinema camera, while the Panasonic Lumix S1 II has all-round filmmaking excellence and the Sony FX2 has a compact powerhouse design. Take your pick and have your say. Compact camera fans aren’t left out – there are lots of options to choose from. Take a look at the Fujifilm X100VI which has already achieved cult status for its hybrid viewfinder and image quality, the Leica Q3 exudes premium craftsmanship and the new Sony RX1R III delivers full-frame detail inside a pocket-sized package. For content creators, the Canon EOS R50 V and Panasonic Lumix S9 are sleek, social-media-ready hybrids, the Sony ZV-1 Mark II is made for vlogging and Fujifilm’s X half and X-M5 are very different but keep the colour-rich aesthetic influencers love. Even analogue gets its spotlight, as the Instax Mini 41 brings instant fun, while the Leica M6 remains the ultimate rangefinder for film purists. Perhaps you think differently, so take a look at the list and cast your vote.
Cameras
TIME TO DECIDE With so many excellent but varied cameras to vote for, from Lumix to Instax, it’s a tough choice
THE NOMINATIONS
Leica M11-P Nikon Z 9 Panasonic Lumix S1R II Sony A7R V Sony A1 II Sony A9 III
Nikon Coolpix P1100 Panasonic Lumix TZ99
MICRO FOUR THIRDS
OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM-3 OM System OM-5 Mark II Panasonic Lumix GH7 Panasonic Lumix G97
Ricoh GR IIIx Sony RX1R III
CONTENT CREATOR CAMERA Canon EOS R50 V DJI Pocket 3
APS-C MIRRORLESS Canon EOS R50 V
MEDIUM FORMAT
Fujifilm X half Fujifilm X-M5 Insta 360 X5 Nikon Z 50II
Fujifilm GFX100 II Fujifilm GFX100RF Fujifilm GFX100S II Hasselblad 907X 100C Hasselblad X2D 100C Phase One XC 23 IQ4 VIDEO-FOCUSED CAMERA Canon EOS C80 Canon EOS R5 C Fujifilm X-H2S Nikon Z 8 Panasonic Lumix S1 II Sony FX2 Sony FX30
Fujifilm X-E5 Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-T5 Nikon Z 50II Sony A6700
Panasonic Lumix S5 II Panasonic Lumix S9 Sony FX3 Sony ZV-1 Mark II
FULL-FRAME MIRRORLESS Canon EOS R6 Mark II
ANALOGUE
Leica SL3-S Nikon Z 5II Nikon Z 6III Panasonic Lumix S1 II Sigma BF
Instax Mini 41 Instax Wide Evo Hybrid Leica M6 Leica M-A Leica MP Leica Sofort 2 Lomo’instant Automat Wide Glass Lomo LC-A 120 Pentax 17 Polaroid I-2
Sony A7R V Sony A7 IV
COMPACT CAMERA
Canon Powershot V1 Fujifilm X100VI Leica D-Lux 8 Leica Q3
PROFESSIONAL FULL-FRAME MIRRORLESS Canon EOS R1 Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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