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Ricoh GR IV review: a top smartphone alternative for everyday photography
By Timothy Coleman published
The long-awaited Ricoh GR IV delivers several improvements over its six-year-old predecessor, including a new 26MP stabilized sensor and better battery life.

I held the Lomo MC-A — Lomography's first proper 35mm film camera, and it's a stunner
By Timothy Coleman published
Lomography unveiled the Lomo MC-A in October 2025 — it's a proper 35mm film camera with glass 35mm f/2.8 lens, metal body, autofocus and exposure control.

I’ve shot over 1,000 photos with the Ricoh GR IV – here are my favorites
By Timothy Coleman published
The Ricoh GR IV succeeds the GR III with a new 26MP and improved five-axis stabilization, better battery life and more internal storage. But are those upgrades enough?

Leica’s Q3 Monochrom costs thousands and only shoots black-and-white, but that’s only made me want one more
By Sam Kieldsen published
Leica has officially unveiled its latest fixed-lens compact camera, and it's a Monochrom edition of 2023's outstanding Q3.

Need a cheap camera gift idea? My top pick is a personalized Camp Snap retro compact
By Timothy Coleman published
Camp Snap's fabulous digital reimagining of the single-use film camera is available in multiple colorways, and now you can even give yours a name – it's a neat gift idea for budding creatives.

Kodak Ektar H35N: adorably basic
By Rod Lawton published
Imagine the tech of a disposable film camera, but in a reusable design with a splash of style and a vertical format that gets you double the shots on a roll of film.

Leica’s rumored Q3 Monochrom sounds like my dream compact camera – here’s why
By Timothy Coleman published
Leica's next rumored camera is a black-and-white only version of its premium fixed-lens Q3 compact, and it could make complete sense.

Kodak's trending Charmera keyring camera is a great gift idea – I'd preorder the 'blind box' now and hope it lands in time for the holidays
By Timothy Coleman published
Kodak's Charmera digital keyring camera comes in a 'blind box' in any one of six colorways, and costs just $30 / £30, which makes it a great gift idea.

Kodak PixPro C1 review: cheap and cheerful?
By Rod Lawton published
Kodak's PixPro C1 looks great and costs just $99 / £79 – but I'm still not sure I'd buy one

It's far from perfect, but Lomography's cheap Lomourette compact camera is packed with grainy lo-fi analog charm
By Chris Rowlands published
A cheap half-frame film camera capable of surprisingly attractive stills, the Lomography Lomourette is a plaything for analog imperfectionists.
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