In 2019, Fuji launched the world’s first mirrorless camera surpassing 100-megapixel resolution. Priced at $9,999, it offers high value despite the hefty investment, backed by acclaimed reviews and an expanding G Mount lens lineup.
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The Leica S3 is a professional medium format DSLR camera, featuring a 64MP CMOS sensor, 4K video recording, and weather-sealed construction. Designed for high-resolution photography, it combines Leica's precision optics with robust build quality. Price: $19,000
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Mamiya, a Japanese leader in photography, merged with Leaf Imaging under Phase One to form the innovative ‘Mamiya Leaf Credo’ system. Annie Leibovitz favor Mamiya cameras, such as the RZ67. The Mamiya Leaf Credo 80MP Digital Back kit is available for approximately US$28,500.
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The Gold Plated Nikon Df is a luxurious variant of Nikon's retro-styled Df camera, featuring a striking gold-plated exterior. It blends vintage aesthetics with opulent design, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts alike. Price: $42,000
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Hasselblad pioneered modular camera design and gained fame in the 1960s with their medium format cameras used by the USA Space program. Renowned photographers like Ansel Adams, Diane Arbus, Bert Stern, Richard Avedon, and Helmut Newton have used Hasselblad cameras. The Hasselblad H6D-400c MS, a 100 MP camera, retails for an impressive US$48,000.
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In 1827, French inventor Nicéphore Niépce used a camera obscura with a lens and chemically-coated metal sheet to create the earliest known surviving photograph, now housed at the Harry Ransom Center in the USA. Price:$500,000
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Louis Daguerre’s Suisse Frères pinhole camera
Louis Daguerre's pinhole Daguerreotype camera, made by Suisse Frères, is the oldest commercially built photo camera. Advertised on September 5, 1839, the last remaining model sold for $740,000 in 2007, highlighting its historical value.
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Hasselblad cameras on the Apollo 11 mission included a general shot camera in the Eagle and a data camera on Neil Armstrong. The film returned to Earth, but the cameras were left on the moon to reduce weight. Price: $910,400
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At the WestLicht 32nd Camera Auction, a rare Leica 0-series no.122 sold for 2.4 million Euro (2.97 million USD), setting a new record. Only 25 exist worldwide, with just three in original condition, boosting its value.
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