This has been a relentless year of camera and imaging technology releases, with 2024 marked by the long-anticipated arrival of Canon’s flagship mirrorless camera, the EOS R1. Other companies focused on appealing to the ‘creator’ market, with products such as Fujifilm’s X-T50 and X-M5, Panasonic’s Lumix S9, DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3, Sony’s ZV-E10 II and Nikon’s Z6 III. Features including open gate, proxy recording, camera-2-cloud, frame markers and, of course, AI dominated every camera-related announcement this year.
AI has not only infiltrated camera hardware but has also taken over the software side. Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite and DaVinci Resolve are now AI-powered. Topaz is rapidly iterating its AI tools, and many new creative AI platforms launched and evolved in 2024. The focus on AI reflects a broader shift in imaging technology, especially as brands chase creator dollars, prioritizing video features in their cameras over traditional photography, even though photography is more popular now than it’s ever been.
