Canon Claims Victory as #1 Mirrorless Brand in the U.S. for 3rd Straight Year
Canon has claimed victory again and says it was the number one mirrorless camera brand in the United States in 2023, its third straight year holding the position.
The PetaPixel Awards: The Best of Photography in 2023
We are proud to announce the results of the third-annual PetaPixel Awards where we give honors to a small list of the best new photography products released in the last year as voted by the PetaPixel staff.
The PetaPixel Awards: The Best of Photography in 2022
We are proud to announce the second-annual PetaPixel Awards which praise a number of new photography products that our staff has voted as the best in their respective categories.
What is a Mirrorless Camera?
There is a constant push for faster and lighter technology across different industries, including laptops, smartphones, drones, cameras, and more. In the photography world specifically, mirrorless cameras have appeared on top of the race to overtake DSLR cameras as the industry standard camera for still photography.
Sony is Restarting Production of the a6400 Mirrorless Camera
Sony has announced that the production of the a6400 mirrorless camera has restarted. As a result of the worldwide computer chip shortage, the APS-C mirrorless camera was temporarily discontinued last December.
Sony and Canon Both Claim to Be #1 in Mirrorless Cameras — Who Really Is?
Sony announced last week that it was the number one mirrorless brand holding the highest market share for eight years straight. Canon then followed this up by claiming that it was the number one digital camera company, also leading on mirrorless market share. In a game of smoke and mirrors--something Sherlock Holmes would be proud of--who is telling the truth?
Sony Sold More Mirrorless Cameras Than Anyone Else in 2021
According to data sourced from the NPD Group, Sony claims it sold the most mirrorless cameras, sold the most full-frame mirrorless cameras, and had the best-selling mirrorless camera model (the Alpha 7 III) in the United States and Canada in 2021.
Canon Again Dominates List of Most Rented Camera Equipment in 2021
While the Sony Alpha 1 was the most rented piece of new equipment in 2021, Lensrentals has published its most popular gear rented overall, and Canon cameras and lenses dominate the list.
The PetaPixel Awards: The Best Photography Products of 2021
We are proud to announce the first-ever PetaPixel Awards which praise a number of new photography products that our staff has voted on as the best in their respective categories.
The Sony Alpha 1 Was the Most Rented New Camera of 2021
Lensrentals has published its end-of-the-year data that reveals the most popular new 2021 equipment that has been rented in the last year. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Sony Alpha 1 was the most popular stills camera, with Nikon's Z7 II in second place.
Do Mirrorless Camera Bodies Depreciate Faster Than DSLRs?
Is there a difference in depreciation between the two different types of cameras? Let's take a look at depreciation for mirrorless camera bodies, and how it compares to DSLRs.
Nikon Only Has 7.5% Share of the Mirrorless Market: Report
A new article published by Business Journal in Japan revisits Nikon's current status in the country and cites a new report that found Nikon has fallen to fifth place in mirrorless cameras in the country with just 7.5% market share.
The Used Market, The Last Bastion for DSLRs, Has Fallen to Mirrorless
As you might expect, the used market is several years behind the new market when it comes to trends. DSLRs had ruled the secondhand market but for the first time, KEH reports their sales have finally dipped below mirrorless.
November’s Global Camera Sales Show Encouraging Stabilization
CIPA has published its global camera shipment and value numbers for November 2020 and the recovery seen in October appears to be stabilizing. Though volume has decreased year over year, the value of shipments is nearly in line.
October Saw Global Camera Sales Fully Recover After a Dreadful 2020
It's been a rough year for camera sales, but CIPA's latest report on October's global camera shipments is showing that the worst might be behind us. While the September report showed a nice upwards sales trend, October has shown a near-full recovery of the market.
Sony Overtakes Canon in October Camera Sales Numbers Out of Japan
October sales ranking from the six leading dealers in Japan has been released by Phileweb showing the Sony a7S III outsold both the Canon EOS R5 and R6 last month, but Canon still beat out Nikon in the DSLR category.
Japan Saw Mirrorless Camera Sales Jump 128.9% in October
In what is perhaps the best good news for the camera world in 2020, BCN Ranking out of Japan found that October was remarkably strong for mirrorless camera sales, outperforming the previous year's level for the first time in 14 months.
Matt Granger Says ‘Goodbye Nikon,’ Sells All His DSLRs to Go Mirrorless
This morning, YouTuber Matt Granger—known for many years as "That Nikon Guy"—dropped a bit of a bombshell: he's decided to sell all of his Nikon DSLRs and lenses. In fact, he already did it, and is now brand-less as he tries to decide what mirrorless system he's going to go with next.
Sigma Unveils 85mm f/1.4 Art Lens for Mirrorless Cameras
The rumors were right: Sigma has unveiled a new 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens designed specifically for mirrorless cameras. Promising stellar optical performance and coming in at just $1,200, the lens undercut's Sony's 85mm G Master by a whopping $600... and yet it doesn't skimp on features.
Sigma Will Release an Affordable 100-400mm Lens for Mirrorless Cameras Very Soon
Sigma is preparing to release a 100-400mm f/5-6.3 'DG DN OS' lens designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless systems like the Sony E- and Panasonic L-Mounts in the very near future. And if the latest rumors are to be trusted, this lens will be extremely affordable (relatively speaking).
Mirrorless Camera Sales Dropped by 50% in March, According to BCN Data
Japanese firm BCN Retail released its camera sales report for March, and the numbers are undeniably grim. In Japan, mirrorless camera sales dropped by over 50% year-over-year in March, with little reason to believe they'll rebound in the coming months.
LEE Filters Unveils LEE85 Filter System for APS-C Mirrorless Cameras
UK-based LEE Filters has released a brand new filter system that was designed to work best with smaller mirrorless cameras like Fuji's X-series. The LEE85 System aims to give mirrorless APS-C shooters a more portable and size-appropriate option, without skimping on features.
The Mirrorless Revolution: DSLRs Aren’t Dead, But They’re On Life Support
Last year, during a panel discussion at one of the yearly industry conferences, I said that my hope was for DSLRs to soon vanish... I said this not because I haven’t enjoyed the incredible strides made in photo technology during the era of the DSLR -- both as a camera store owner and a recreational photographer -- but because, despite our attachments, we must embrace a mindset of “out with the old and in with the new.”
Where Mirrorless is Headed in 2019
2018 was an important year for mirrorless. As we kick off the new year, it's a good time for some reflection on the market. I've written quite a bit about where we are now that all the big players are seriously in the mirrorless game. This time I thought I'd write about what I think each company will/should be doing in the coming year+.
Dear Mirrorless Camera Makers: Please Bring Back the Frame Line Selector
Have you ever used a Leica M Camera? If so, you may know of the little front mounted lever that displays bright frame lines in the viewfinder to show the field of view for lenses of different focal lengths?
5 Killer Features and 14 Weaknesses of Sony Mirrorless Cameras
Camera reviewer Michael Andrew (AKA Michael the Maven) has quite a bit of experience in shooting with Sony mirrorless cameras, and he decided to share what he believes are 5 killer features and 14 weaknesses that you'll find in the lineup.
Canon Will Dominate Mirrorless Too
Over the last few years, we've seen how Sony has made some pretty huge gains in the photography industry. This is especially true for the mirrorless market and plenty of photographers have switched from DSLR cameras to Sony mirrorless cameras. Even still, I predict that once Canon releases its mirrorless cameras, it will eventually dominate that industry too.
Nikon Debuts the Entry-Level 1 S2, Brings the 1 J4 to US Shores
Just when we started to think the big two had given up on making mirrorless cameras for the US market, Nikon goes and changes our mind. After announcing the Nikon 1 J4 for Asia and Europe in early April, the Japanese company has announced that the mirrorless shooter will come to the US after all, and it will be joined by a new entry-level Nikon 1 S2.
Samyang Broadens Its Mirrorless Support with New 12mm and Updated Older Models
If you believed the rumors, today was supposed to be the day Samyang debuted its first AutoFocus-capable lenses. But that, it seems, wasn't in the cards. What Samyang did announce today (and what they have apparently been teasing all week) was a new 12mm f/2 and several revamped older models that will now work with APS-C and MFT mirrorless cameras.
A Look at Why DSLRs Still Sell Much Better than Mirrorless Camera Systems
Update on 12/16/21: This video has been removed by its creator.
One of the biggest battles currently going on in the world of photography is DSLRs versus mirrorless cameras. There's no doubt that DSLRs are still on top in terms of numbers, but as more and more companies put their faith in the mirrorless market, they continue to tempt consumers of all levels to give this five-year-old system a chance.