Tom Calton: 8 Best Mini Mirrorless Cameras Under $250 You Need To See!

Here is the summary of the camera that are on top:

  1. Olympus OM-D E-M10 — 16MP MFT, IBIS, EVF, flip screen, dual dials, fast AF; the best balance of size, handling, and IQ around ~$250. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)
  2. Nikon 1 V3 — Modular, quick AF and bursts, 18.4MP 1″ sensor; versatile and fun despite a discontinued lens line. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)
  3. Panasonic GF9 / GX850 / GX800 — 16MP MFT, 4K video, flip screen, strong AF; often a kit under $300—sell the kit lens to net <$250. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)
  4. Fujifilm X-A1 — 16MP Bayer sensor with Fuji colors/film sims, flip screen, X-mount; no EVF or touch, AF okay. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)
  5. Nikon 1 J5 — 20.8MP 1″ sensor, blazing bursts (20–60 fps), flip screen; microSD and limited lenses, annoying Wi-Fi button. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)
  6. Sony NEX-C3 — 16MP APS-C, tilt screen, E-mount entry; clunky old menus, plasticky feel, average AF—but super cheap. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)
  7. Canon EOS M2 — 18MP APS-C, touchscreen, Wi-Fi; Magic Lantern adds 1080p RAW; AF so-so and no tilt screen. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)
  8. Olympus E-PM1 — 12MP MFT, RAW, fast AF for age; dated UI, fixed screen, no grip, but ultra-budget friendly. (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt, WexUK, Fotokoch)

MapCamera July Camera Sales Ranking – See What’s Hot in Japan

Here are the top-selling cameras at MapCamera for July:

Here is the list of the best selling used cameras:

  1. Nikon Z f B&H, Amazon, Adorama
  2. Ricoh GR IIIx B&H , Amazon, Adorama
  3. Sony α7III B&H, Amazon, Adorama
  4. Fujifilm X-T5 B&H , Amazon, Adorama
  5. Ricoh GR III B&H, Amazon, Adorama
  6. Nikon Z50II B&H, Amazon, Adorama
  7. Sony α7C II B&H, Amazon, Adorama
  8. Nikon Z fc B&H, Amazon, Adorama
  9. Sony α7IV B&H, Amazon, Adorama
  10. Nikon D750 B&H, Amazon, Adorama

End of an Era? Kodak Faces Possible Shutdown After 133 Years

Photography icon Eastman Kodak has issued a stark warning about its future, saying it may not be able to continue operations much longer. In its latest earnings filing, the 133-year-old company acknowledged it lacks the financing and liquidity to meet nearly $500 million in upcoming debt obligations.

In a bid to reduce costs, Kodak will suspend payments to its retirement pension plan, a move that underscores the severity of its financial troubles. The market reacted sharply, with shares plunging around 25–26% following the announcement.

Despite the grim outlook, Kodak remains cautiously optimistic. The company says it plans to pay off part of its debt early or seek refinancing, while continuing to diversify into pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing in hopes of stabilizing its future.

Founded in 1892, Kodak was once synonymous with photography worldwide, but has struggled to adapt in the digital era. This latest warning marks one of the most serious challenges in its long history.

Hasselblad’s new XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 medium format lens may be officially released on August 26th.

Along the new X2DII medium format camera with LiDAR sensor we are likely to get a new XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 lens! A source on Weibo reports:

Hasselblad’s new XCD 35-100mm F2.8-4 medium format lens may be officially released on August 26th. This zoom lens has a full-frame equivalent angle of view of approximately 28-80mm. No specific specifications have been released yet, but it is expected to be priced around 40,000 yuan, which is still uncertain. The new 100-megapixel X2D2 medium format camera will be released at the same time.