Last week, TIPA (Imaging Technology News Association), an influential equipment award abroad, announced the 2024 Equipment of the Year. At a glance at the list, it is still the same as before, "rain and dew are evenly wet", almost all brands have won awards, and no one can be offended. In this issue, let's take a look at who are the winners of the best camera?
最佳专业M43相机——松下LUMIX G9II
The Panasonic LUMIX G9 II is a high-end content creator camera, the body appearance is basically the same as that of the S5M2, and the weight is about 640g, and the G9 II adds phase focus detection on the basis of the first generation. Equipped with an M43 sensor with 25.2 million effective pixels, dual SD card slots, equipped with 5-axis 8-level image stabilization, AF-C supports continuous shooting of up to 60 frames per second in electronic shutter mode, and AF-S supports up to 75 frames per second/continuous shooting, which is a good choice for many ecological and sports photography enthusiasts.
Best APS-C entry-level camera – Canon R100
The EOS R100 is an entry-level camera with a 24.2 million effective pixel APS-C format sensor, the lightest mirrorless camera in the EOS R series, weighing around 356g, making it a good travel machine for beginners, with an ISO range of up to 12800, a continuous speed of 6.5 frames per second, and support for 4k24p video shooting.
Best APS-C Quasi-Pro Camera – Sony A6700
Sony A6700 is designed for content creators who want a wide range of still and video production tools, using the same FX30 about 26 million pixel APS-C format back-illuminated sensor, the overall weight is about 493g, the same machine as the village chief, video shooting supports up to 4k 120p, equipped with a cooling fan to get a higher shooting time, suitable for 70% of users who shoot videos + 30% take photos.
Best full-frame quasi-professional camera – Nikon Zf
Nikon Zf, a model of the fusion of classic design and modern technology, combines the design elements of the previous FM2, Z6II, the same sensor, the new EXPEED 7 processor, 3 brass materials, the top turntable adopts the overall weight of the fuselage710g, and like Zfc, it can be officially reskinned, and it supports 8 levels of body anti-shake in terms of image stabilization, and the focus is also greatly improved compared to Z6II. The video supports 6K oversampling 4k30p and cropping 4k 60p.
Best full-frame high-end professional camera – Nikon Z8
Sharing many characteristics with the flagship Nikon Z 9, the mini Z9, Z8 delight many photography enthusiasts in terms of size and weight. The Z8 weighs 810g, which is much lighter than the Z9 (1340g), and it is one of the most popular cameras among Nikon users in terms of sensor, image quality, focusing system, continuous shooting ability, video capability, and control.
Best Full-Frame Photo/Video Hybrid Professional Camera – Sony A9 III
Sony A9 III is an innovative flagship product, the first full-frame global shutter mirrorless camera, using a 24.6 million effective pixel global shutter sensor to avoid jelly effect, can achieve 120 frames/s continuous shooting without black screen, 1/80000 second shutter speed, flash synchronization can reach 1/80000 second, 8 stops of 5-axis image stabilization, video specifications support 4K120p, for photographers who shoot sports and wildlife themes all year round, create more possibilities.
Best premium camera – Leica M11-P
Leica M11-P, a luxury camera with a pure black design, low-key texture, is equipped with a 60-million-pixel back-illuminated sensor, and continues the classic rangefinder manual macular focus of the M series in terms of focusing. The M11-P also offers very modern pixel-based technology, with triple resolution technology that prioritizes the balance of image size with resolution, dynamic range and noise levels (60MP, 36MP and 18MP options), 256GB of internal memory, and a large number of connectivity options for the Leica FOTOS application.
Best Compact Camera – Fujifilm X100VI
The original X100 was an instant hit and created a cult following that grew with each new generation model. Fujifilm X100 VI is the latest model, or a classic design, equipped with a 40.2 million pixel APS-C format sensor, the latest X-Processor 5 processor, five-axis 6-stop stabilization, video specifications support up to 6.2K 30p, film simulation updated to 20 models, weight of about 521g.
最佳专业视频机——RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV
A powerful professional camcorder that allows for a wide range of professional film and still camera footage, and offers a full range of format options, including 8K VV, 6K, Super 35, HK, 4K, and more, all of which means it can deliver anything a project needs. The 35.5MP full-frame sensor offers more than 17 dynamic ranges, which means rich, vibrant images are produced regardless of lighting conditions. Another benefit is the incorporation of phase-detection autofocus, which is a decisive advantage for a single operator when capturing fast-paced or unpredictable movements. For slow-motion effects, V-Raptor offers a very wide range of frames per second using different recording formats, from 8K 17:9 at 120 frames per second to 2K at 600 frames per second.
最佳拍立得相机——Polaoid I-2
The Polaroid I-2 is the first Polaroid to feature autofocus, based on LiDAR technology, plus full auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual exposure. It also integrates features such as exposure compensation, multiple exposures, selfies, and more, which enhances versatility. The optics have been redesigned with a 98mm f/8 high-performance lens. Bluetooth support is the way to connect to a smartphone and control the camera remotely through a related app.
Best medium format camera – Fujifilm GFX100 II
The GFX100 II combines the image performance of a larger sensor with the power and convenience of a Fujifilm G-mount mirrorless camera, making it a viable alternative for high-end users. Compared with Hasselblad X2D products, from the perspective of paper parameters, all-round crushing, Fujifilm GFX100 II adopts a new sensor and processor, and the continuous shooting performance is greatly improved, 100 million pixels can reach 8 frames per second! The video specifications support 4K/60P, 8K/30P, 4:2:2, 10bit, and F-Log2.
The best camera phone – Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra
The best phone to take a picture this year is the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra, which starts with a 6.73-inch OLED display with a resolution of 3700×1440, and a Leica Summilux quad-lens product that includes 12mm, 23mm, 75mm, and 120mm focal lengths, each offering 50MP resolution. "Style & Look" enhances the creative fun, including Swirly Bokeh, 90mm Soft Focus, and still documentaries. For video, there is 8K recording at 30 fps, new cinematic modes including 10-bit HDR video, etc. With a 1-inch main sensor, 14 EV dynamic range, a dual ISO system that seamlessly raises ISO without losing dynamic range, and 1 TB of storage, you have an impressive camera phone.