The Best Cameras Under $1000

Plus, reviewing the Fujifilm X-T30

View in Browser February 15, 2026 Our review of Fujifilm's entry-level X-T30 III went live this week, which sent us back to pressure-test our picks for the best cameras under $1,000. When a strong contender enters the chat, the list has to earn its keep. We also published the latest installment of What's in Your Bag? — our new series spotlighting the gear our community actually carries and uses. This week, Morris0 walked us through a thoughtfully dialed-in bird photography kit built for patience, reach, and results. And after asking members to share their camera collections, let's just say: some of you are quietly assembling museums. We're impressed and slightly envious. —Ben Highlights The best cameras under $1000 in 2026 Around $1000 is increasingly becoming the entry point for modern interchangeable lens cameras. We look at what you can get for your money, and which we think is best. Fujifilm X-T30 III adds fresh ingredients to familiar recipe We've taken a close look at Fujifilm's X-T30 III, its latest entry-level SLR-shaped mirrorless camera, with its latest processor and dial ethos. Fujifilm X-T30 III production sample gallery: third time's the charm We recently reviewed Fujifilm's latest entry-level camera; here are the images we took in the process. A DPReview reader reveals the camera setup behind their best bird shots DPReview community member Morris0 shares how a childhood curiosity sparked by his parents' camera grew into a lifelong passion for wildlife and avian photography. Question of the week: What's in your camera collection? In this edition of our Question of the Week series, we're eager to see how many of you have more than one camera and its accessories. Show us your collection! Announcing our February photo challenge: "Canine Capers" This month, our Editor's photo challenge has gone to the dogs. News Updates Opinion: lenses are the stars of the show When it comes to choosing a new camera system, the lenses probably matter more than the bodies. Key settings to adjust on your new Canon camera Here are some important settings you may want to change on your new Canon camera. VSCO is bringing back its film-like Lightroom presets, but there's a catch VSCO announced that it is making its Adobe Lightroom VSCO Film 02 presets available again, but only for a limited time and for paid members. OM‑3 Astro: OM System's classic body gets a cosmic upgrade OM System has announced an astrophotography-tuned version of its OM-3 along with two new astro filters. Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM initial sample gallery: look behind you Canon's new fisheye zoom has a 190° field of view, which the company says is the first for a lens of its kind. DPReview 276 5th Avenue, Suite 704 - 3126 New York, NY 10001 You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review weekly newsletter. To update your preferences, click here. To unsubscribe, click here. Alternatively, log into dpreview and visit your user profile settings, uncheck the Newsletter Subscription checkbox, then click on Save changes. Click here to forward to a friend. If you're new to this newsletter, you can subscribe here.  Preferences |  Advertise | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information 2026 DPReview. All Rights Reserved.