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Engadget
6 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
Nikon joins other camera manufacturers in raising prices due to tariffs
Nikon has announced that it will increase prices on its photography products in the US due to tariffs, joining other camera manufacturers including Canon, Blackmagic Design and Leica in doing so. It hasn't yet shared which products will be affected, but several outlets have received word from dealers that the changes will mostly affect lenses and accessories manufactured in China. "Due to the recent tariffs, a necessary price adjustment for products will take effect on June 23, 2025," the company wrote last week. "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." The development comes from Trump's recent tariffs affecting electronic goods, with Nikon noting that the increase could cut its operating profit by around $68 million. Canon, the worldwide leader in camera sales, said in its earnings report last month that it would raise prices soon. Fujifilm recently paused US preorders for several models including the X-M5 and X100 VI. Other electronics companies, including Acer and DJI, also recently announced US-only price hikes. In its latest earnings report, Sony said it expects to seller fewer PS5s and expects a $700 million tariff-related revenue hit. These increases could just be the beginning. Nikon builds its products in multiple countries affected by US tariffs, including China, Thailand and its home country, Japan. Unless those nations can negotiate new tariff terms before the end of Trump's 90-day pause, they could be subject to drastically higher rates by July — which would in turn prices for Nikon and many other camera manufacturers.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Nikon will raise prices in June because of US tariffs
Nikon has revealed that it will increase its prices in the US due to the recent tariffs. The company has thus far been silent on the matter but released a brief statement on its site announcing the change. Nikon didn't provide specifics on what the price increase would look like, simply stating that "Due to the recent tariffs, a necessary price adjustment for products will take effect on June 23, 2025." Nikon's statement went on to say that it will be monitoring tariff developments and may further change pricing "as necessary to reflect the evolving market conditions." While the United States and China agreed to a 90-day suspension of most tariffs on May 12, the situation is still uncertain. It isn't surprising that Nikon is leaving room for more changes. Nikon is just the latest in a long list of brands announcing similar increases due to the US tariffs. Earlier this month, Sigma said its prices would increase by an unspecified amount on June 2 for US orders. Leica also announced substantial price increases in the US earlier this month. Those prices, which include a 20% increase on the Leica D-Lux 8 and Leica Lux Grip, are already in place. Sony hasn't made any official announcements, but some of the prices of its cameras and lenses have gone up on sites like B&H, as PetaPixel reported. On April 28, Canon released its Q1 financial results, which included a statement that it will be increasing prices on June 1. Canon assumed those pricing increases would be local to the US, but added, "if the tariff issue were to trigger a global recession, our assumptions will change." Blackmagic was one of the first to increase prices in the US because of the tariffs. Like Nikon and Sigma, it didn't specify the amount of the increase. Some brands have announced changes in production plans or availability instead of pricing increases. Tamron said it's shifting where its lenses are made because of the tariff situation. Fujifilm announced last month that it is pausing pre-orders of its X100VI, GFX100RF and X-M5 (Black) models. Of course, all things tariff-related are in flux. What happens after the 90-day "pause" is unclear, making it hard for companies to plan appropriately. The pricing increases from these brands could change substantially depending on what happens in the coming days and months.
Stuff.tv
22-05-2025
- Stuff.tv
An hour with the Fujifilm X-Half left me nostalgic for analogue film
Fujifilm has done more to make compact cameras cool that just about any other camera brand, but the new X-Half might just make them sub-zero. Sitting somewhere between modern mirrorless camera and retro toy, it's is a true love letter to a niche form of analogue film – just one that was written in the digital age. The underlying hardware might not be much to shout about, but for sheer fun factor it's going to take some real beating. No prizes for guessing which camera Fuji took design inspiration from; the X-Half looks just like an X100VI that shrunk in the wash. You can get one in the same Silver or Black colours, as well as a new Charcoal option. It's about as big as a disposable film camera (if you're old enough to remember one of those) and almost as light. Chalk some of that up to the polycarbonate construction, which avoids feeling cheap. That's appreciated, as this isn't a pocket change camera. It'll set you back $850/£699, or only a little less than the interchangeable lens X-M5. It's not like you're getting high-end hardware for your cash, either. There's a 1in sensor at the X-Half's heart, which is half the size of Fuji's APS-C norm. Pixel count maxes out at 18MP, and it's paired to a 10.8mm, f/2.8 fixed focal length lens with no image stabilisation or even a filter thread. The rest of the camera is pretty basic, with just an exposure compensation dial on the top plate. Aperture and manual focus controls are built into the fixed lens. There's a cold shoe for accessories (though I'm not sure which ones would actually prove useful) and an LED flash. A single SD card slot handles storage. Fuji says the battery is good for up to 880 shots, and charges over USB-C. The focus is very much on the shooting experience here. You can only take JPEGs (no RAWs), so the firm's trademark film simulations are baked in once you press the shutter button. There's a second screen on the back of the camera dedicated to showing which simulation is active; it looks like a window highlighting an analogue film canister inside the camera. There's an optical viewfinder for composition, but it doesn't have the fancy hybrid gubbins as seen on the X100 VI; just a green LED to indicate when the single-zone autofocus has locked onto a subject. With the sensor oriented for 3:4 vertical shooting, the X-Half fully embraces the niche half-frame format – named because each shot is half the width of an image shot on 35mm film – for the social sharing era. The rear touchscreen is even styled to match, with a refreshing lack of buttons next to it. Everything is controlled with swipes and taps. The UI has been simplified greatly, too, so there aren't hundreds of menus to sift through – just the essentials. A film winder next to the shutter button is the icing on the cake. Pulling it takes a 2-in-1 diptych, or side-by-side shot, while pushing it in previews the last shot. You can mix and match stills with video in a single diptych, too. I wish the winder had a ratcheting feel, but the way it springs back after every pull is very satisfying. The shutter has the soft click of a film camera, rather than the heavy thunk of a mirrorless digital one. Even more fun is the Film Camera mode, which lets you take 36, 54 or 72 shots before 'developing' them – along with a contact sheet – via the X-Half smartphone companion app. Image previews are disabled until you complete the 'roll', and you can also apply a handful of analogue effects like light leak and expired film. You've got to remember that the optical viewfinder is offset from the lens, though; the few shots I framed precisely didn't line up after developing. Whichever mode you're in, the shots the X-Half takes are full of Fuji's signature colour science. There's real warmth and contrast on display, and I was pleasantly surprised at how crisp some of my test shots came out; the lens may be more 'characterful' than Fuji's usual optics, but that doesn't mean it's bad. There may be fewer film simulations here than you'll get on the firm's regular X-series cameras, but the big hitters are all present and correct, including two of my favourites, Classic Chrome and Reala Ace. Each gives your shots a distinctive feel, and I liked being locked into one for an entire 'roll' at a time. I don't shoot in portrait very often, so being forced into it here meant not relying on my usual compositions, and thinking more about framing each shot. It's a world away from today's multi-talented mirrorless cameras, which can tackle pretty much any conditions. Walking around East London with the camera gripped between thumb and forefinger felt freeing, too; I wasn't constantly reviewing each shot, but looking for my next subject or location. I'll have to withhold judgment on how well the 1in sensor holds up in low light, although outright image quality isn't the ultimate goal here; like an analogue film camera, a lot of the appeal is how imperfect images still convey the mood and intention of the photographer. Having spent an hour with the X-Half, I'm convinced its limitations are part of the charm. This is a fun camera that makes you think about composition rather than the minutiae of ISO values and the like; and with no option for RAW editing later, what you shoot is what you get. That will surely make it a hit with social media sharers who want to get their pics live ASAP. At $850/£699 it's hardly an impulse – but if you're willing to pay for retro charm, this camera has plenty of it. The Fujifilm X-Half is up for pre-order now. Cameras start shipping from June 12.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Yahoo
Fujifilm X-M5 sold out in Japan, do we have another X100VI on our hands?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Fujimania is showing no signs of slowing down. A report from Japanese news outlet Asobinet has revealed that orders of the Fujifilm X-M5 have been suspended in Japan due to huge demand. And while the compact APS-C mirrorless is still available in the UK and US, some stock is on back order. This is familiar territory for the best Fujifilm cameras, with the Fujifilm X100VI still on back order in the US at B&H Photo and Adorama, and stock only just appearing in the UK, which is quite extraordinary for a camera that was released at the beginning of 2023. It seems Fujifilm is struggling to meet demand, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, with camera scarcity arguably drumming up even more appetite for two of the best compact cameras on the market. Well, the Fujifilm X-M5 technically isn't a compact camera, a term the industry traditionally reserves for cameras with built-in lenses. The X-M5 is an interchangeable-lens device, but its diminutive size and lack of a viewfinder certainly puts it within the compact-camera ballpark. Digital Camera World Reviews Editor and oracle on all things Fuji, Gareth Bevan, considers the X-M5 one of the best mirrorless cameras, awarding it top honors with a gushing five-star review. He praised its pocketable form factor, 6.2K open-gate video, and processing power, and having witnessed it in person at The Photography & Video Show 2025, I have to say, it's a mighty attractive little camera. But I do feel sorry for any Fuji fans struggling to get their hands on this fantastic device. Especially because the logical alternative is the Fujifilm X100VI. If you can't get hold of either camera then it's worth sitting tight for new stock or perhaps opting for another Fujifilm camera such as the Fujifilm X-T50 or Fujifilm X-T5 if you don't mind a more professional form factor. Can't justify a Fujifilm X100VI? I find out whether the Fujifilm X100T compact camera is still worth it in 2025. Looking for a cheap camera to replace your phone? I'd consider the Fujifilm X-A7. And here's why I think the forgotten Fujifilm X-T200 is still a great entry-level choice.
