Choosing a video camera used to be mostly about budget. Today, it’s much more about workflow. A YouTube creator working alone needs something very different from a documentary filmmaker chasing a story through unpredictable conditions. A podcast studio has different priorities than an event filmmaker. And someone producing short films may care far more about codecs, dynamic range, rigging and colour than they do about portability. That’s why “best camera under $3,000” lists only tell part of the story. A better question is: What kind of stories are you trying […]

For a while, it looked like smartphones might completely replace the point-and-shoot camera. Then something interesting happened. People started wanting cameras again. Not necessarily big mirrorless systems with multiple lenses, batteries and a backpack full of accessories. They wanted something smaller. Something fun. Something they could throw into a jacket pocket or travel bag and actually enjoy using. Compact cameras have come roaring back, and the category in 2026 is more interesting than it has been in years. Some offer huge optical zoom ranges your smartphone simply can’t match. Others […]