The New Cameras Coming In 2025

A discussion about my hopes and predictions about the camera industry in 2025. I talk about Canon, Sony, Lumix, Leica, Fujifilm, Nikon, RED, Blackmagic and DJI.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 - About This Video
1:19 - Canon
5:54 - Sony
9:40 - LUMIX & Leica
11:57 - Fuji
15:15 - Nikon
16:35 - Blackmagic
19:06 - RED
19:36 - DJI
20:38 - Final Thoughts

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[KrisTaylor-xeex]

Here’s an idea for Sony, learn from Panasonic on how to provide firmware updates to your customers without bricking people’s cameras.

[AlphasAnthelion]

20:39 absolutely agree, DJI could take a huge chunk of the market by introducing something between the Pocket3 and the DJI4.

[answeris]

I would like to see a new hybrid camera from Lumix. The s5ii is two years old and really pushed more video centric options in that 6k range.

Maybe a 8k full-time open gate.

Or a digital hotshoe that has different video outputs maybe timecode.

Maybe a phone app that sync multiple cameras. So you press record and all your studio cameras start rolling and you can edit it all fast.

[AcastroAX]

7:49 that’s why the R6 ii is so amazing at its price

[avigulwadi]

Hey Josh! Another great video and agree with your views. I think in addition to new cameras, the companies should step back and think about what they can do for customers with current cameras (software updates both free and paid) like better wireless, wifi and internet controls, better apps for camera control, anti-theft protection, option to use say CLog2 on cameras acknowledging there will be limitations say on Canon R5C, R7 etc. Monitoring tools on Sony FX3, FX30, LUMIX PDAF autofocus on older GH6, GH5 S5 etc. and the list goes on. There is so much scope for improvement opportunities. 😂 Thanks again for the value you provide with your videos. 🙏🏼

[tylerbenner]

Please, Canon, G1X mark iv! Small, capable cameras with manual controls are awesome to combine with a big / heavy full-frame as a 2nd camera. Give it a modern processor / autofocus. A faster aperture lens would be nice but not required because the small size is excellent. Just make it work as a webcam with USB-C charging, record 4k video, and have a mic port. Keep weather sealing!!

[KingCanon]

Awesome video! I definitely will revisit this video in 6 months and compare your thoughts/wishes/predictions! TY

[alexshotthese]

I'm 100% with you and have been saying the C80 and C400 sensors are the R3 sensor because I recently got an R3 through work and tested the triple base ISO settings. Turn peaking on, keep lens cap on, and just watch it clean up in those settings.

[Steve-nt]

Patiently waiting the S1H MKII. Staying away from companies who spoon feed us marginal updates and brick our cameras when they do….

[tptrsn]

After playing around with a Lumix S9 and a couple of the cheap Lumix F/1.8 primes, I am most interested in seeing what Panasonic brings out next. I actually love that S9!

[JonathanPalfrey]

Nice break down Josh. Totally agree that built in decent wireless control and monitoring should be standard feature now. I hope we no longer see cameras with odd compromises such as overheating or artificial limitations, obviously different levels of camera will have different capabilities but it would be nice if it all made sense.

[memorychor]

The c70 sensor in a R7 style body. Also why is sony gatekeeping the A7iv/A7cii sensor?! I have not seen it being used anywhere else. It has such good dynamic range, specially in the shadows.

[gregmonforton]

For Canon I would love to see each body get three variants: high MP, low MP, and APS-C. Starting with the R5II, come out with a 24 MP version and an APS-C version but with all the features of the R5II as released. You can call them R6III and R7II if you like. Do the same thing with the R1 body and RP/R8 body.

[mrjohnryan]

I agree with your Sony take. My prediction: Sony will announce the A7sIV towards the end of the year, and the Fx3II will come out in 2026. The Fx3 was announced sometime after the A7sIII which was received pretty underwhelmingly (which is hilarious to think back on). Maybe they'll do the same and space out the releases.

[jordanhurd]

Did you see that ZCam announced the mark 2 versions of their e2 line? Looks like they’re bringing most of the f6 pro to the rest of the lineup.

[kernzilla]

another great vid 👌

hoping to see/wouldn't be surprised if Canon rolls out a new 'C-LOG 2.5' so to speak. Doesn't have to wildly improve contrast range, but something that handles shadow noise better and improves the slim EV tolerance would be a huge win for a lot of shooters. C-LOG2 can be overkill for lot of situations. For run-and-gun hybrid shooters, C-LOG 3 can be risky when you're on-the-go and scenes/situations are rapidly changing. Canon would really continue to gain their momentum with a new Log curve that was a bit more manageable both in the field and in post, esp if the rumors of an affordable 'C' body is in the works.

thanks again for the content!

[mokseee]

I also hope Blackmagic release a camera between the URSA and the Pyxis. Something like a new URSA mini

[ghalibsworld]

I am a Canon R8 user and am now not interested in new cameras for Canon as all are the best. But Canon needs to focus on the lens first. First, they need to decide which kit lens they will offer for APS-C as the existing one sucks (as a previous R10 user). Then please work budget a full frame 20mm F2.8 lens or F1.8 lens which can really compete with Sony's best vlog lens 20mm F1.8 G. Bring a Canon RF-S 17-55mm F2.8 constant aperture lens. Then change your R10 position. It needs C-log3 as well as a 32mp sensor with more autofocus points otherwise no one will spend extra money as they have R50.

[ryanwalsh_golf]

I've been DYING for a canon version of an fx3

[KenFlanagan]

Excellent tone and information as always but I’m not sure the endless talk about sensor size DR is relevant. Form factor and function is surely far more important. I don’t really understand the focus on mirrorless body design if the channel is video centric. This content seems firmly focused on the hybrid user and content creators with a very small footprint. I get it that you shoot real estate so drones and gimbals are part of your set up but cinematography is really all about light and modifiers and grip not camera technology. Just a thought. Thx for the quality work. Btw The two points about evf and audio modules were imo the real areas that need discussion and pressure put on manufacturers as is built in on body tx wireless compatibility with simple rx systems or if not better proprietary wireless control like RED. Thx