Camera Brands
Since the demise of film, cameras have evolved significantly in the past number of years, leaving people to wonder brand manufacturers are still producing cameras. Surely it can't be all GoPro.
Many camera companies are still actively manufacturing and selling cameras, ranging from major players like Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Panasonic, and OM System (for digital mirrorless/DSLRs) to specialists in medium format (Hasselblad, Phase One, Fujifilm GFX), cinema (Blackmagic Design, Z CAM), action (GoPro, Insta360), and even new film cameras (Intrepid, Lomography, Leica, Pentax). The market includes mirrorless, DSLR, cinema, instant, action, and various film formats, with big names focusing on digital mirrorless while niche brands serve film enthusiasts.
Major Digital Brands (Mirrorless/DSLR Focus)
Canon: Strong in mirrorless (EOS R series) and DSLRs (for now).
Sony: Leading innovation in mirrorless, high-speed sensors, and video.
Nikon: Still a major force in mirrorless (Z series) and DSLRs.
Fujifilm: Known for unique colors, retro designs, and X-series mirrorless.
Panasonic (Lumix): Excellent for hybrid photo/video cameras.
OM System (formerly Olympus): Strong in Micro Four Thirds mirrorless.
Specialty & High-End Brands
Leica: Premium rangefinders and mirrorless cameras.
Hasselblad & Phase One: High-end medium format digital cameras.
Blackmagic Design & Z CAM: Digital cinema cameras.
Film & Niche Digital
Pentax: Continues to offer DSLRs and some film models (like the 110 format).
Ricoh: Offers compacts and GR series.
GoPro & Insta360: Leaders in action and 360-degree cameras.
Polaroid: Instant cameras.
New Film Makers: Intrepid (large format), Lomography (35mm, medium format), and smaller companies still produce new film cameras.
What’s Changing
While DSLRs are phasing out for most, mirrorless is the dominant digital format, with major companies investing heavily in this space, while film cameras are seeing a resurgence with new, small-batch manufacturers.