Pixel peeping: the 12 biggest camera and photography trends of 2022

The world of photography changes so fast that even the fastest telephoto lens cannot follow. But it’s also a pleasant time for anyone with a tendency to snapping – and this will be more interesting than 2022.

Whether you shoot with a smartphone, a film camera or mirrorless power plant, this year has brought some land breaking technology that continues to redefine cameras and photography. From the photo editor AI to accumulate a strange sensor and viral tech that turn on photos of your old family, photography must have its limits pushed in all directions for the past 12 months.

But how will it be shaken in 2022? We have changed our telephoto gaze to the new year and make our predictions below. Not all positive stories (spoilers: it will still be very difficult to buy some new cameras). And we have ignored more niche developments such as the arrival of the tilt-shift autofocus lens which are expected on Canon cameras, or business-focused concepts such as NFFTs, supporting a wider trend.

Whatever experience or style of your photography, there must be several eye openers in the list of the largest camera and photography trends from 2022 below – starting with a quick increase in photography in the game …