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
19
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
16
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
14
Modernized Camcorder Devices
This Handheld Camcorder Draws Inspiration from a Retro Design
13
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
10
Compact HD Cube Cameras
The 'CUBE Mini' Camera Captures High-Quality Footage
9
4G Dual-Lens Dash Cams
The 'Owl Cam' Records Video 24/7 and Sends it to the Cloud
8
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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Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
Upcycled Film Camera Designs
The FOTOFOTO OM-1 Presents a Revolutionary Camera Design
AI-Powered Smartphone Cameras
The Alice Camera Works on its Own or with a Smartphone
Portable Stabilizing Cameras
DJI's Osmo Action 4 is Great for Aspiring Photographers
AI-Powered HDR Dash Cams
The 70mai Dash Cam 4K A810 Has a Sony Starvis 2 Sensor
High-End Imaging Action Cams
The QooCam 3 Captures 360-Degree Videos at 5.7K Resolution
Full-Frame Expansive Lens Cameras
The New Leica Q3 43 Camera Brings Forth a New Lens
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
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
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
AI-Powered Movie Cameras
The CMR-M1 Transforms Footage into Fantastical Content
Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Introduces the INSTAX MINI 99 Point and Shoot Camera
Lightweight Mirrorless Premium Cameras
Fujifilm Introduces the X-T50 APS-C Mirrorless Camera
Micro-Sized Vlogging Cameras
The Conceptual Sony VLOG-001 Has a Stabilized Three-Axis Design
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
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
Lightweight Mirrorless Lifestyle Cameras
Fujifilm's X-M5 is a Lightweight Adventurous Camera
Half-Frame Film Cameras
The Pentax 17 Has a Magnesium Body Construction
AI-Powered IoT Technology
Hikvision Showcased Its AIoT Advancements and Underscored Collaboration
Retro Hybrid Instant Cameras
Leica's New SOFORT 2 is a Hybrid Camera and Printer Device
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
Celebratory Photography Camera Models
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Camera Comes in Two New Colors
Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones
The HOVERAir X1 Self-Flying Camera Weighs Just 125-Grams
Pro-Grade Creator Camera Models
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Captures Precision Footage
Creative Vlog-Specific Cameras
The Sony ZV-1 II Ambitiously is Equipped with Multiple Features
Compact Mirrorless Cameras
Sony Launches the Premium 'α6700 Mirrorless Camera' in India
Compact Full-Frame Cameras
The Leica Q3 43 is Well-Suited for Different Types of Photography
Compact Body Cameras
The 'PhoneCam' Lets You Capture Footage Of Illegal or Threatening Behaviour
Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
Hiroshi Sugimoto Displays the Optical Allusion Exhibition
Photographer-Focused Jacket Designs
Leica and Aether Join Forces to Create the Reporter Jacket
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
Minuscule Flagship Photography Drones
The DJI Mini 4 Pro Packs Pro-Grade Components and More
Pocket-Sized Gimbal Cameras
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Captures 4K Footage and More
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
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
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
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
Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras
The 'SwitchLens' Transforms a Device into a Professional Camera
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
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
Hybrid Smartphone Photography Systems
The Beaverlab Tech Excope DT1 Enhances Existing Setups
Innovative AI-Autofocus Cameras
Canon's Two Latest Cameras Feature Eye-Controlled Focus
Angular Flagship Smartphone Models
The Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro Have the Latest Qualcomm Processor
AI Photo Editing Tools
Google is Bringing its Google Photos AI Tools to All Mobile Devices
Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras
The Retrospekt x PBR Single-Use 35mm Film Camera is Nostalgic
Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps
The Apple Final Cut Camera App Offers Ample Adjustment Features
Analogue-Like Digital Cameras
The Leica M11-D Has a Screen-Free Form
Smartphone-Powered Camera Processor Systems
The Ninja Phone Makes Use of Smartphone Power
Retro Full-Frame Cameras
Nikon's 'Z f' Camera Blends Old-School Aesthetics & Futuristic Features
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Micro 4K Video Cameras
Insta360 Debuts a New Miniature 4K Camera Complete with Find My Technology
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
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Budget-Minded Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The Leica D-Lux 8 Has an Interface Inspired by its Q Line
Lightweight Content Creator Cameras
Panasonic's LUMIX S9 is Compact and Convenient
AI-Enhanced Ovens
Signature Kitchen Suite’s Transitional Series Ovens Integrate AI Camera Tech
Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses
The Latest Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses Elevate Photography
Wide-Angle Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 Instant Camera Has a Chunky Construction
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
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
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
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
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Vlog-Friendly Compact Cameras
Sony Introduces the ZV-E10 II Camera with New Upgrades
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
Remixed Stealthy Camera Concepts
Wencheng Zhang Creates the Leica M Reimagined Concept
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Mirrorless 4K Compact Cameras
Samuel Mello Medeiros Designs the Yashica I'm Back Camera
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Pro-Grade Selfie Smartphones
The Infinix Zero 30 5G Has a 50MP Selfie Lens for 4K Videos
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Modular Quad-Function Tripods
This Versatile Tripod Can Be Adapted to Every Photography Scenario
Long-Range Autofucus Lenses
SIRUI's Latest Sniper Series Includes Three Lens Types
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
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
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
Enhanced Mobile Photography Sensors
The Sony LYTIA 50MP Mobile Image Sensor Maximizes Capabilities
Improved Subject-Tracking Cameras
DJI Launched a new Action-Ready Camera with High-Quality Visuals
AI-Powered Action Cameras
Insta360’s Ace Pro Action Camera Utilize Leica Engineering and AI
Advanced Camera-Inspired Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Plus Have the A18 Chip
Lens-Integrated Travel Cameras
This Medium-Format Camera Offers High-End Travel Photography
Artful Self-Expressive Camera Series
Nikon and HERLBONY Presents the Limited Z fc Series
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Color Preset-Focused Cameras
Nikon’s Z50II Introduces Better Video and a Button for Color Styles
Durable Filmmaker Camera Lenses
The SIRUI Night Walker S35 Cine Lens Series is Budget-Friendly
Accessory-Focused Action Cameras
GoPro Launches its HERO13 Black with a Variety of Accessories
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Sporty Smartphone Partnerhips
Vivo Unveiled Its V30 Series Smartphones at UEFA EURO 2024™
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
The Pamera App Turns Images into Poetry Using AI Technology
Color-Inspired Iconic Instant Film
POLAROID Debuts a Polaroid I-Type Film Pack in Peach Fuzz
Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
Canon Confirms the Launch of the Premium EOS R1 Camera
Portable Action Cameras
GoPro Releases the New Hero 12 Black with an Extended Battery Life
Platinum-Plated Anniversary Cameras
The Leica M Edition 70 is Priced at $22.995 and Marks 70 Years
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
Downward-Facing Digital Cameras
Logitech Releases a Camera with an Articulating Arm
4K Cinematic Laser Televisions
Leica Breaches into New Realms with the Leica CIne 1 TV
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
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
Affordable Spatial Camera Lenses
Canon Introduces its Small RF-S7.8mm F4 STM Dual Lens
Multi-Coated Glass Lens Cameras
Lomography Debuted a New Instant Camera with High-Def Photos
Time-Lapse Content Apps
Timelapse Provides a Unique Approach to Recording Engaging Content
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones
Google Introduces its New Pixel 9 Smartphone Series
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
Premium Camera-Intact Smartphones
The Xperia 5 V Phone is Designed with a 52-Megapixel Sensor