The invention of photography upended the trajectory of art history, and indeed the history of humanity as a whole, and while the April 2018 photography trends listed here don't necessarily represent that kind of seismic shift, the innovations certainly haven't diminished entirely.
With smartphone cameras becoming increasingly advanced, the traditional camera companies have had to offer dazzling capabilities in order to compete. Fujifilm's latest high-end camera, the X-H1, includes a built in image stabilization feature that maintains image quality and prevents videographers from having to stabilize their shots in post-production. Leica's new CL tackles another issue, with a much smaller body that the typical DSLR so that it isn't daunting to bring around on various adventures.
Smartphone creators won't give camera companies any slack, though. Many different companies are harnessing their AI training to make altering images easy and automatic.
Top 25 Photography Trends in April
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User-Friendly Complex Cameras
By Using Design Elements, the Lytro Lüm Hopes to Entice Novice Users
24
Flexible Camera Monopods
The Fotopro Mogo is a Photography Kit That's Like a Ninja
23
Reconfigurable Shutterbug Bags
Mission Workshop's 'The Capsule' Camera Bag is Weatherproof
22
4K Vlogging Cameras
The 'Idolcam' Ensures Smooth Recording of Personal Video Blogs
21
Adventure-Oriented Camera Bags
Mountainsmith's Line of Travel Camera Bags are Made for Adventure
20
Curatorial Machine-Learning Algorithms
Google's MoMA Tool Helped Curators Sort Thousands of Images
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Photography-Focused Bag Inserts
The Boundary MK-1 Turns the Prima Pack into a Versatile Camera Bag
18
Drone-Powered Runway Shows
The Dolce & Gabbana Drone Display Shows a Unique Use of Tech in Fashion
17
High-Quality Filmmaker Kits
Nikon's D850 Filmmaker's Kit Gives New Creators Every Tool They Need
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Extremely Durable Camera Bags
The Tenba Solstice is Built with Travelers and Photographers in Mind
15
Family Camcorder Apps
'Air' is Helping a New Generation of Parents Capture Home Movies
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Modernized Camcorder Devices
This Handheld Camcorder Draws Inspiration from a Retro Design
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Fully Stocked Camera Bundles
Nikon's New D850 Filmmaker's Kit Has Every Photography Necessity
12
Discreet DSLR Cameras
Images from the Leica CL Can Be Wirelessly Transferred to a Mobile Phone
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8K VR Cameras
The 'Pano-S' 360-Degree Camera Captures Footage Like Never Before
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Compact HD Cube Cameras
The 'CUBE Mini' Camera Captures High-Quality Footage
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4G Dual-Lens Dash Cams
The 'Owl Cam' Records Video 24/7 and Sends it to the Cloud
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All-Black Rangefinder Cameras
Rag & Bone and Leica Made a Glow-in-the-Dark Monochrom Camera
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AI Camera Smartphones
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Boasts Impressive Cameras, Wireless Charging and More
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Cartoon-Shaped Cat Cameras
The New Hello Kitty Camera by Fijufilm Prints Instant Pictures
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Smooth Gimbal-Based Action Cams
The eyyCAM Captures Smooth Footage in Rugged Conditions
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High-Performing Mirrorless Cameras
Jerry Julien Spoke with Trend Hunter About the Fujifilm X-H1
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Tapered Macro Lenses
The Laowa Ultra Macro Uses an Odd Shape to Take Close-Up Photos
2
AI-Powered Photography Smartphones
The Vivo V9 Smartphone Boasts an Impressive 24MP Front Camera
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Intelligent Camera Accessories
The Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI Flash Automatically Adjusts Itself
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Immersive Camera Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Smartphone Features Enhanced Features
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
AI-Powered HDR Dash Cams
The 70mai Dash Cam 4K A810 Has a Sony Starvis 2 Sensor
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
High-End Imaging Action Cams
The QooCam 3 Captures 360-Degree Videos at 5.7K Resolution
Pro-Grade AI-Powered Cameras
The Fujifilm X-H2S Mirrorless Digital Camera is Feature-Rich
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
Activewear-Branded Camera Concepts
This Leica x Adidas M Camera by Thiago Botelho is Analog
Micro-Sized Vlogging Cameras
The Conceptual Sony VLOG-001 Has a Stabilized Three-Axis Design
Hybrid Mini Instant Cameras
The INSTAX MINI EVO™ Camera Takes Photos With Different Visual Effects
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Introduces the INSTAX MINI 99 Point and Shoot Camera
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Smartphone Photographer Sling Bags
The Shiftcam Workflow Sling Addresses Mobile User Needs
Minimal Portable Video Cameras
Canon's Powershot V10 Experiments with Capturing Video Content
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Retro Hybrid Instant Cameras
Leica's New SOFORT 2 is a Hybrid Camera and Printer Device
Multi-Mode Camera Drones
The 'Hover Camera X1' Drone Offers Assorted Flight & Photography Mpdes
Exclusive Anniversary-Celebrating Cameras
Leica and Disney Launch New Limited-Edition Camera
Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones
The HOVERAir X1 Self-Flying Camera Weighs Just 125-Grams
Monochrome Sensor Digital Cameras
Leica Unveils Its Latest M11 Monochrom Digital Camera
Low-Light Photography Lenses
The Leica SL 35 and SL 50 Lenses Have a Shallow Depth of Field
Pro-Grade Creator Camera Models
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Captures Precision Footage
Compact Mirrorless Cameras
Sony Launches the Premium 'α6700 Mirrorless Camera' in India
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
Compact Body Cameras
The 'PhoneCam' Lets You Capture Footage Of Illegal or Threatening Behaviour
Professional Camera System Smartphones
The Oppo Find X6 Pro Has Three Hasselblad Camera Lenses
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
8K Resolution Cinema Cameras
RED DIGITAL CINEMA's V-RAPTOR and V-RAPTOR XL Comes With Super35
Compact Vlogging Cameras
Sony's Easy-To-Use 'ZV-E1' Can Film 4K Content Without Cropping
Minuscule Flagship Photography Drones
The DJI Mini 4 Pro Packs Pro-Grade Components and More
High-End Full-Frame Camera Models
The Leica Q3 Has a BSI-CMOS Sensor and More
Pocket-Sized Gimbal Cameras
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Captures 4K Footage and More
Photography-Focused Smartphone Accessories
These Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Accessories are Compact
Connected Microscope Cameras
The Nikon Digital Sight 50M Monochrome Camera is High-Resolution
AI-Powered Beauty Filters
The TikTok Bold Glamour Beauty Filter Uses Machine-Learning
Palm-Sized Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Pal Brings Back the Spontaneity of Photography
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
AI-Powered Mirrorless Cameras
This Full-Frame Camera Features AI-Assisted Subject Tracking
Quad-Lens Liquid Display Smartphones
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra Was Co-Engineered with Leica
Solo Traveler Photography Drones
The OPPO Levi Drone Concept by Fengrui Wang is Dynamic
Distortion-Free Futuristic Cameras
Raspberry Pi Unveils its New Global Shutter Camera
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Pro-Grade Smartphone Photography Controls
The MIOPS 'SPARK' Maximizes Photographer Capabilities
Budget 8K Cinema Cameras
Bosma Releases the Most Affordable Cinema Camera Yet
Exclusive Movie-Inspired Cameras
Leica's D-Lux 7 007 Edition Celebrates 60 Years of James Bond
Digital Film Rolls
'I'm Back Film' Revitalizes Film Cameras with Digital-Enabled Rolls
Flagship Professional Camera Smartphones
The Honor X50 Pro Has the Matrix AI Vision Camera
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Angular Flagship Smartphone Models
The Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro Have the Latest Qualcomm Processor
Hybrid Person-Tracking Camera Models
The Panasonic Lumix S5II Has a Hybrid Phase-Detect System
Digital Polaroid Cameras
Instax Unveils the 'Instax Mini 12' with Improved Features and Handling
Retro Full-Frame Cameras
Nikon's 'Z f' Camera Blends Old-School Aesthetics & Futuristic Features
Hybrid Smartphone Photography Systems
The Beaverlab Tech Excope DT1 Enhances Existing Setups
Field-Ready AI-Powered Cameras
TheSony α6700 Has the 26MP Exmor R Sensor
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
Compact Vlogging Cameras
The Canon PowerShot V10 Was Specifically Designed for Vlogging
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Subject-Tracking 4K Cameras
Canon's 'EOS R8' Camera Can Accurately Detect Faces & Movement
Space-Saving Smartphone Lenses
The ShiftCam LensUltra System Works with a Range of Lenses
Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses
The Latest Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses Elevate Photography
Recycled Plastic Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type is Retro and User-Friendly
AI-Generated Lensless Cameras
Bjørn Karmann Designs the New AI-Based Paragraphica Camera
AI-Powered Camera Accessories
The Arsenal 2 Intelligent Camera Assistant Offers Auto Enhancement
Easily Maneuvered Outdoor Cameras
The Duo Camera by Dami Seo and Taeyang Kim Separates Features
Retro Monochromatic Cameras
Leica Designs the M11 Monochrom with Black and White Film
Physical Mobile Photography Filters
SANDMARC Cloud Diffusion Filters Elevate Mobile Photography
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Detachable Mobile Camera Lenses
The 'LensUltra' Lenses Elevate Smartphone Photography
Triple-Camera Video Rigs
The ULANZI U-Rig Light Illuminates and Captures Footage in Multiple Ways
35mm Camera Lens Smartphones
The nubia Z50S Pro Puts a Premium Camera Layout in the Spotlight
Mirrorless 4K Compact Cameras
Samuel Mello Medeiros Designs the Yashica I'm Back Camera
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Leather-Accented Instant Cameras
This NEIGHBORHOOD Polaroid SX-70 Foldable Camera is Custom-Modded
Lightning-Capturing Camera Accessories
The MIOPS FLEX Bolt Works with a Wide Range of Cameras
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Fast-Focus Medium-Format Camera Systems
The Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C System is Advanced
Creative Manual Instant Cameras
Polaroid Unveils the New I-2 Camera with Instant Film
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
Remixed Stealthy Camera Concepts
Wencheng Zhang Creates the Leica M Reimagined Concept
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
8K Cinema Camera Drones
DJI Unveils Its Latest Inspire 3 Drone with an 8K Filmmaking Camera
Pro-Grade Selfie Smartphones
The Infinix Zero 30 5G Has a 50MP Selfie Lens for 4K Videos
Modular Quad-Function Tripods
This Versatile Tripod Can Be Adapted to Every Photography Scenario
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
Realistic Photography Smartphones
The HTC U23 pro Has a 108MP Main Camera
Space-Breaching Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon and NASA Work on the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera
Hybrid Instant Cameras
The Leica Sofort 2 Combines Analog Charm with Digital Convenience
Retro Instant Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's Brand New Instax SQ40 Has a Large Square Film
Night Photography Smartphones
The Realme 11 Pro+ Has a 200MP Main Camera and More
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
High-End Studio Cameras
Blackmagic Design Releases the New Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro
Enhanced Mobile Photography Sensors
The Sony LYTIA 50MP Mobile Image Sensor Maximizes Capabilities
Assistive Mirrorless 4K Cameras
The 'EOS R50' Simplifies Advanced Settings In Low-Light Conditions
Triple Camera-Packing Smartphones
The 'Magic5 Pro' Flagship Smartphone Has a Triple Camera Array
AI-Powered Action Cameras
Insta360’s Ace Pro Action Camera Utilize Leica Engineering and AI
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Lens-Integrated Travel Cameras
This Medium-Format Camera Offers High-End Travel Photography
Mirrorless Interchangeable Cameras
Canon Unveils the New Affordable EOS R100 Camera
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Elevated Virtual Photography Apps
Halide Presents a New Neural Telephoto Feature on its App
Durable Filmmaker Camera Lenses
The SIRUI Night Walker S35 Cine Lens Series is Budget-Friendly
Shapeshifting Photography Tripods
The TOKQI C03 Octopus Tripod Works with Camera and Phones
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
The Pamera App Turns Images into Poetry Using AI Technology
Advanced Broadcasting Cameras
Sony Debuts a 4K Camera for Broadcast Studios and Production Teams
Professional-Grade Robotic Video Cameras
Panasonic Released New AW-UE160 UHD 4K 1" MOS PTZ Camera
Color-Inspired Iconic Instant Film
POLAROID Debuts a Polaroid I-Type Film Pack in Peach Fuzz
Four-Camera Integrated Smartphones
Xiaomi Launches 13 Ultra Smartphones with Leica Cameras
Portable Action Cameras
GoPro Releases the New Hero 12 Black with an Extended Battery Life
Mirrorless 60-Megapixel Cameras
Leica Introduces the SL3 Camera with 8K Video Quality
Fixed-Lens Digital Cameras
Fujifilm Released its 'X100VI' Following its Viral TikTok Camera
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
Sony Released the 'A7C II' and 'A7C R' High-End Cameras
High-End Instant Cameras
The Polaroid I-2 Fuses Analog and Modern Photography Technology
Professional Presentation Cameras
The Sony PTZ Auto Framing Cameras Come in Two Models
Downward-Facing Digital Cameras
Logitech Releases a Camera with an Articulating Arm
Image Sensor-Upgrade Smartphones
Sony's Xperia 1 V is Elevated with a New Image Feature
4K Cinematic Laser Televisions
Leica Breaches into New Realms with the Leica CIne 1 TV
Photo Editing Mobile Expansions
Capture One Launches its Platform on Mobile Devices
Ultra-Lightweight Photography Lenses
The Panasonic LUMIX S-E100 Has a Compact Design at CES 2024
Influencer-Focused Compact Cameras
Sony Electronics Unveils Its New ZV-E1 for Video Creators
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
Mirrorless Camera Lenses
Cooke Optics Unveils a Collection of SP3 Prime Lenses for Video Viewing
Masterful Photography Smartphones
The Sony Xperia 5 V Features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Encrypted File Camera Models
The Leica M11-P Uses the Adobe Content Authenticity Intuitive
Subject-Following Photography Features
Samsung ISOCELL Zoom Anyplace Offers Automatic Tracking
Motion-Tracking Smartphone Tripods
The 'Insta360 Flow' is Perfect for Immersive Filmmaking
Premium Camera-Intact Smartphones
The Xperia 5 V Phone is Designed with a 52-Megapixel Sensor
Immediate-Uploading Premium Cameras
RED Launches New V-Raptor Cameras with Fast Uploading