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Gizmodo
04-08-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
That One Fujifilm Camera Everybody Badly Wants Now Costs Way More
The bleachers filled with Fuji fans have every reason to jeer at the current state of cameras. While camera geeks sit on the sidelines, waiting for one of the most hyped cameras today—the Fujifilm X100VI—to return to store shelves, tariff woes are here to hit them with another punch in the gut. The camera made famous by TikTok stars and Instagram aficionados now costs $200 more than before in the U.S., making an already expensive camera even more pricey. The entire X-series of cameras, including favorite mirrorless devices like the X-T5, X-T50, X-M5, all got price hikes as of Aug. 1. PetaPixel first reported on the price bump, though online camera retailer Moment confirmed all the new pricing details in a blog post published Friday. The new MSRP for the X100VI is $1,800, $200 more than previously. Other popular X-series cameras like the X-T50 went up from $1,400 to $1,600, and that's without any lens included in the box. Fujifilm's GFX lineup of professional cameras also saw price hikes between $500 and $800. Moment said Fujifilm had indicated that anybody who was on backorder for their cameras would likely have to pay the new price. The retailer promised it would honor original pricing for anybody on backorder. Gizmodo reached out to Fujifilm for comment, and we will update this post if we hear back. Fujifilm is one of the last camera companies to increase prices since the start of this year. The hungry maw of Trump tariffs has already taken a big chunk out of supply chains, and last week President Donald Trump inked yet another trade deal with Japan (Fujifilm's home turf) that cut import taxes from 25% to 15%. Fujifilm also manufactures some of its cameras and components outside of Japan, so any levy reductions won't be a balm to all its recent wounds. Plus, the camera maker still has to make up the losses from dealing with the earlier tariffs for months on end. The Fujifilm X100VI fixed-lens point-and-shoot manages to take beautiful shots even with relatively novice skills—mostly thanks to its detailed 40.2-megapixel shots and the inclusion of Fuji's film simulation filters. It was also an expensive hunk of glass and metal at $1,600 for a device with a singular 23mm lens. The price didn't stop the camera from selling out in the intervening months after launch last year. The ultra-hyped camera left most interested buyers on months-long preorder benders or stuck shopping around for used cameras, sometimes at prices well above the camera's MSRP. Don't believe me? Currently, the X100VI is listed on Amazon for well over $2,000. The other option if you want the classic unibody design is to opt for the Fujifilm X-E5 mirrorless camera, which for all intents and purposes is an X100VI but with a swappable lens. The camera goes for $1,700 for the body by itself and costs $1,900 MSRP for the camera along with an XF23mm lens. Fujifilm's site still lists that camera as 'out of stock.' Sites like B&H still list the camera as 'up for preorder.' The X-E5 hasn't been listed as one of those impacted by the price hikes. The company's most recent design, the $850 X-Half half-frame camera, is also not on the list of cameras with price hikes. Fujifilm likely took tariffs into account with its more recent devices. The other major camera makers, including Leica, Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Sigma, have all raised prices after tariffs went into effect in April. Fujifilm is just the latest to hike costs. The Japanese camera maker managed to stick it out longer than some, but the hike was inevitable. The worst part of this whole ordeal is that even if tariffs eventually go the way of the dodo, these cameras will never go back in price.
The Verge
23-06-2025
- Science
- The Verge
A car-sized camera captures the cosmos.
A car-sized camera captures the cosmos. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released the first images taken by its Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) camera — the largest digital camera ever made — ahead of starting its 10-year survey of the southern sky. You can read up on details about these shots in PetaPixel's report, and more images and video will be released later today following a Rubin Observatory livestream at 11AM ET.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Experts capture one-of-a-kind footage of world's most endangered species using over 350 cameras: 'To uncover the secrets of these rare creatures'
An upcoming Apple TV+ documentary series "blends high-stakes adventure with groundbreaking science and conservation," using state-of-the-art equipment in a quest to monitor and protect endangered species in some of the most remote corners of the globe. "Our world is under threat like never before. What we're about to do has never been done," a voiceover in a new trailer for "The Wild Ones" begins. "Our mission: to find and film some of the most endangered animals on the planet and help scientists save them." Debuting on July 11, "The Wild Ones" utilized more than "350 custom-built remote cameras, thermal drones, and groundbreaking imaging technology" to support their efforts, PetaPixel reported. Apple TV's press release said that footage was filmed across six countries — Armenia, Canada, Gabon, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Mongolia — to bring the reality of conservation efforts to the small screen. Apple TV said the series is part of its growing catalog of content aimed at "viewers who care about the planet's future," and it "will be available in over 100 countries, amplifying its conservation message worldwide." The company said the footage demonstrates "how innovation can drive meaningful change, making it a standout in Apple's catalog." The streaming platform used the words "rare" and "elusive" liberally as they teased the upcoming docuseries, emphasizing the delicate nature of conservationists' work. Its hosts employ "cutting-edge camera technology to uncover the secrets of these rare creatures," from tracking a wild tiger in Malaysia to capturing a real-time whale rescue in North Atlantic waters. "The series showcases the threats these endangered species face and how each is intimately connected to the wider ecosystem in which it lives while bringing awareness and support to the scientific endeavors and long-term conservation efforts to help save them," Apple said in its press release, emphasizing the crux of the project. Its high-tech nature and high-stakes scenes — including a "face-to-face encounter with a wild silverback gorilla in the forests of Gabon" — will likely introduce new viewers to the massive value of equipment like trail cameras for conservation efforts. Researchers and documentarians alike can document population levels and ecosystem fluctuations in real time without disturbing animals or nature. Ultimately, Apple said the documentary series "showcases the threats these endangered species face and how each is intimately connected to the wider ecosystem in which it lives while bringing awareness and support to the scientific endeavors and long-term conservation efforts to help save them." Do you worry about air pollution in and around your home? Yes — always Yes — often Yes — sometimes No — never Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trail cameras capture unusual footage of elusive pack of animals in one-of-a-kind encounter: 'To film them this intimately is extraordinarily rare'
A YouTuber received massive praise online after sharing extremely rare footage of a pack of wolves that he captured using trail cameras. "Not exaggerating, this may be the single best wildlife video I've ever seen," raved one commenter. "To be able to document this behavior of an animal as elusive as the wolf is just astounding." Professional wildlife cinematographer Jake Davis (@jakedavistv) captured the footage by leaving what he said was $100,000 worth of camera equipment in the vicinity of a bull elk carcass for a month. "When I came back to check the cameras, I was shocked," said Davis, per PetaPixel. "Wolves are incredibly intelligent and cautious. To film them this intimately is extraordinarily rare." The video highlighted the important role that trail cameras play in educating the public about the incredible interconnectedness of our natural world while allowing researchers to gather key data about wildlife populations. "This is some of the most special footage I've ever captured, and it beautifully illustrates the critical role wolves play in the ecosystem," said Davis, per PetaPixel. Researchers around the world use trail cameras as a nonintrusive way to study endangered species and track rehabilitation efforts. For example, the Galápagos Conservancy uses a network of trail cameras to unobtrusively observe the rare wildlife of that delicate environment. "The images collected help us understand species distribution and behavior, allowing us to develop informed measures for protecting and conserving these unique ecosystems," the Galápagos Conservancy explained on its website. "The cameras provide valuable insights into both endemic species and invasive threats, greatly enhancing our understanding of Galápagos wildlife." Davis' stunning video captured much more than just wolves. After the bull elk was brought down by the wolf pack, the carcass was visited by a range of animals that included a fox and a golden eagle. "In a time when people are far removed from the rhythm and balance of the natural world, my hope is that my work serves to rekindle a connection to the wild," said Davis, per PetaPixel. Do you think America is in a housing crisis? Definitely Not sure No way Only in some cities Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Judging by the comments, Davis succeeded in his mission. "I've never seen any wolf video like that ever!" exclaimed one commenter. "That was amazing." "Not only that but it also shows the value of the wolf in the ecosystem," added another. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
The Verge
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Verge
Nikon's cameras are going to get more expensive starting on June 23rd
After months of remaining quiet about how President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese-made goods may affect its business, Nikon has announced a 'necessary price adjustment' for its products that will come into effect for the US starting on June 23rd, 2025. The company hasn't shared any specifics on which of its imaging products will see a price increase, or how much the increases may end up being, but it could mean this is the time to grab hardware like the recent Z5 II if you've been eyeing it. 'At Nikon, we remain committed to providing the highest quality imaging products and value to our customers,' Nikon said in a statement posted Friday. 'Due to the recent tariffs, a necessary price adjustment for products will take effect on June 23, 2025. We will be carefully monitoring any tariff developments and may adjust pricing as necessary to reflect the evolving market conditions. We wish to thank our customers for their understanding and know that we are taking every possible step to minimize the impact on our community.' Earlier this month, during a presentation where the company shared its latest financial results, Nikon said (pdf) the tariffs could reduce its profits for the upcoming fiscal year by 10 billion yen, or around $70 million, as reported by PetaPixel. Nikon is not the first or only camera gear company to announce price increases as a result of the US tariffs. The Australia-based Blackmagic Design started charging more for its digital cinema cameras last month while also announcing that the tariffs made its plans to build a factory in Dallas, Texas, financially unviable. During the announcement for its own Q1 financial results in late April, Canon told analysts that it was planning to raise prices and was 'in the process of estimating the timing and amount of the increase,' according to DPReview . The company also said its price increases would be limited to the US, but that could change if the tariffs triggered a wider global recession. Other camera makers that have recently raised prices include Sony and Leica, while Fujifilm temporarily paused US preorders for several of its cameras, including the budget-friendly X-M5 and the still popular X100VI, the company told DPReview in late April. Lens maker Sigma has also announced pricing adjustments, but like Nikon, those aren't going into effect immediately and will instead start on June 2nd, 2025. See More: Gadgets News Photography Tech
