Looking for great gifts for Dad this Father’s Day? Whether he’s into casual snapshots or capturing more serious photography, nothing beats a brand new camera. Here are some of the latest models from some of the best brands on the market. Choose the one that best suits his shooting style – and your budget – knowing it’ll make his day.
Fujifilm X half
There’s more than meets the eye with this cool new camera from Fujifilm. The “half” in its name is a bit misleading, because it’s actually twice the camera that you might expect at first glance.
Yes, it’s pocketably small – compact and lightweight at just 240g – but Dad will be pleasantly surprised by some of the heavy-duty features and functions packed within the confines of its retro-styled exterior.
Fujfilm has gone to great lengths to replicate a 35mm film-like shooting experience with this digital camera, harking back to a bygone era and summoning a nostalgic analogue experience for anyone old enough to recall that time firsthand.
This includes an advance lever on the top plate, and it’s not just there for decoration. You literally have to use it each time you take a shot, otherwise the camera freezes until the lever has been fully advanced to snap your next one.
You’ve also got 10 of Fujifilm’s most popular film-simulation modes to choose from – including Provia, Velvia and Astia – plus a cool little film window screen on the back of the camera to display your current choice.
The “half” in its name refers to the function of a half-frame camera, allowing you to fit 72 vertical shots onto a 36-exposure “roll” of film (you also have the option to choose 36 or 54 exposures on your virtual film).
Insta360 X5
The Insta360 X5 is the latest next-gen model in a long line of 360-degree action cams with a pedigree dating back more than a decade. If your dad is into action and adventure, this might just be the perfect camera for him.
Relative to its immediate predecessor, this new model boasts larger dual sensors, improved dynamic range, three AI chips, replaceable lenses, improved battery life and more.
With the ability to capture more light, the new sensors also support 13.5 stops of dynamic range with a 2.4μm equivalent pixel size to deliver pro-level imaging in greater clarity, sharper detail and more vibrant colours, even in low-light conditions.
In a first for a 360° camera, the X5 is equipped with three AI chips that deliver a 140% increase in overall computing power. This includes two dedicated pro imaging chips for enhanced low-light quality and reduced noise, while a 5nm AI chip offers powerful image processing, faster image speed, and improved quality.
Canon EOS R50 V
The R50 V isn’t just another video-focused camera for content creators. It’s a video-focused camera designed to make content creation easier based on content-creator feedback.
The result is a powerful high-performance vlogging camera that’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand with the ability to shoot 4K at 60 fps.
Video-focused design elements include a movie-recording button in the front of the camera and a tally lamp to let you know when it’s been engaged.
There’s also a a live-stream button, enabling four separate live-streaming methods: UVC/UAC, HDMI, Camera Connect and Live Switcher Mobile multi-camera.
The EOS R50 V can shoot 10-bit 422 video, with the option of Canon’s C-Log3 profile. You can also shoot HDR PQ or Hybrid Log Gamma.
Available as a kit bunded with the RF S14 30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens, this is a remarkably affordable package punching way above its weight and the ideal gift for any dad looking to advance his current content-creation capacity.
Fujifilm Instax WIDE Evo
With the Instax WIDE Evo, Fujifilm has merged aspects of the digital hybrid Mini Evo with those of the analogue WIDE 400 to give users the best of both worlds.
This is Fujifilm’s most premium instant camera yet, with the widest-angle lens – at 16mm – in Instax history, designed to capture and print sweeping landscape photos, impressive group shots and more.
The camera also boasts a wide-format function to enhance the field of view even further.
In another nod to its hybrid nature, the Instax WIDE Evo lets you save your best framed shots to your smartphone camera roll using the free app, which you can then post to your favourite social channels.
Dad will have a lot of fun capturing family moments and more with this very handsome and highly capable new instant camera from Fujifilm.