It's not always the best-selling or most capable gear that lives in the memory, and if I'm to pick one particular camera highlight of 2024 it would have to be a surprising retro snapper that gave me the feels – the Pentax 17. Sure, it's not the best camera around, but hear me out.
The Fujifilm X100VI rightly grabbed 2024's headlines; it's the most pre-ordered camera in memory, and nine months later, it's still on backorder. It's an incredibly popular premium compact for all the right reasons, even if it was TikTok influencers that gave the series the leg up. I really, really enjoyed reviewing the X100VI at its launch in Tokyo – you have to experience it to appreciate it.
