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About The Photo and Video Kit Hall of Fame

Between each awe-inspiring image and the visual storyteller who made it, there’s incredible kit. The Photo and Video Kit Hall of Fame celebrates the best of the best. On 20/08, join MPB in Brooklyn for the Summer Portrait Meet. (SOLD OUT)

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Join us at the Summer Portrait Meet

An in-person celebration of the Class of 2022

The Photo and Video Kit Hall of Fame honors the exceptional kit that sets the standard and helps revolutionize the industry. We are proud to host and organize The Photo and Video Kit Hall of Fame—and celebrating the life and legacy of kit is an important part of our mission.

On Saturday, 20th August, 4–7pm at Brooklyn Photo Studios, MPB will partner with Pursuit of Portraits to celebrate the Class of 2022 and World Photography Day.

Test-drive kit from each category and capture portraits of five styled guest models in an immersive space. This is the perfect opportunity for photographers, enthusiasts, models and content creators to connect, collaborate and network.

This event has sold out. But you can still register your interest and join the waiting list.

HOF Class of 2022

Meet the Class of 2022

  • A Fujifilm X-T2 against a purple background with 'Classic' overlaid, for The Photo and Video Kit Hall of Fame

    Classic: Fujifilm X-T2

    In 2022, more people than ever before voted in the Classic category—and they voted to induct this camera, Fujifilm X-T2.

  • A Leica Q2 against a purple background with 'Trendsetter' overlaid, for The Photo and Video Kit Hall of Fame

    Trendsetter: Leica Q2

    In the vote to decide the Class of 2022, the Leica was a clear favourite—gaining 7% of the total number of votes from the public.

  • A Nikon Z7 against a purple background with 'Road Tested' overlaid, for The Photo and Video Kit Hall of Fame

    Road Tested: Nikon Z7

    In 2022, voting to decide the nominee in the Road Tested category was so close, with the Nikon Z7 gaining just 29% of the votes within its category.

  • Game Changer: Mavic 3 Inductee (logo)

    Game Changer: DJI Mavic 3

    In the Game Changer category in 2022, it was so close between first and second place, with just a thousand votes’ difference in favour of the DJI Mavic 3 drone.

  • Iconic: X100 Inductee (logo)

    Iconic: Fujifilm X100

    In the 2022 vote to decide the inductee for the Iconic category, this camera gained more votes than all the other Iconic nominees combined.

  • Nominating Committee

    This year, respected journalists and photographers from around the world nominated kit within five different categories. Their nominations formed a shortlist giving everyone a say on their favourite and most treasured kit. ⁠

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