In this issue

19th Anniversary

Smart Photography Awards 2024

Photo Feature
Postcards from South Tamilnadu

Special
Belles
My hidden gems Part 2- Tom Svensson

Tutorial
Portrait Photography_Part II

ReviewS
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon R50
Sony 50mm f1.4g
Nothing 2A
One plus 12

Sony launches 5G portable data transmitter

Sony has introduced the PDTFP1, a portable data transmitter equipped with a unique antenna structure enabling high-speed still image and video data transmission over 5G networks.

1 min

Xiaomi 14 Ultra launched

The Xiaomi 14 series made its global debut at an event in Barcelona, unveiling two models: the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

1 min

Highlights from CP+ 2024

CP+ 2024 (International Camera and Photo Imaging Show), held in February 2024 at the Pacifico Yokohama Convention Plaza, saw a significant turnout, hosting approximately 50,000 photography and imaging enthusiasts over four days.

1 min

Sony World Photography Awards 2024: Professional finalists

The World Photography Organisation has unveiled the finalists and shortlisted photographers for the esteemed professional competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

1 min

Nothing unveils Phone (2a)

Nothing has introduced Phone (2a), its latest smartphone offering, designed to elevate the daily smartphone experience.

1 min

All About Travel Photography

Ashok Dilwali needs no introduction, but for the records, Ashok Dilwali, is a world-renowned professional landscape photographer based in Delhi, and an author of 35 pictorial books.

1 min

Balancing Tradition with Innovation

The OnePlus 12, a testament to the brand’s commitment to refinement, offers a sleek design, formidable performance, and enhanced battery life, albeit lacking in advanced AI functionalities and facing a limited support lifespan.

3 mins

Super Nifty-Fifty

Standard prime lenses are back in popularity and even today promise a quality level that some zooms cannot match. Sony has a number of 50 mm prime lenses available and so does its Zeiss counterpart.

2 mins

A Mid-Range Contender for Photography Enthusiasts

Nothing, the London-based tech company, has once again ventured into the smartphone market with its latest offering, the Phone (2a). Boasting a sleek design and a plethora of features at an appealing price point, the Phone (2a) aims to distinguish itself in a saturated market landscape.

2 mins

Fun and Easy

The Canon EOS R50 was released in India on 8th February 2023. It is the successor to the EOS M50 Mark II. The camera body is compact, lightweight and easy-to-setup-and-use.

4 mins

Par Excellence

The Fujifilm medium format GFX 100 II was launched in India in October 2023. Technically speaking, it isn’t ‘medium format’ but let’s leave it as Fujifilm claims it.

8 mins

Portrait Photography Part II

The initial segment of this article, which was published last month, delved into the intricacies of portrait photography, providing in-depth insights. Now, it is time to apply that knowledge in practice.

9 mins

ANANTH KAMAT

From Coding to Clicks: The Remarkable Journey of a Software Development Manager turned Award-Winning Photographer

6 mins

MY HIDDEN GEMS Part 2

I will in a series of articles give you all my best places to get great photos and experience in from all over the world.

3 mins

Sony Upbeat! Number One Player in 2024?

Smart Photography interviews Mukesh Srivastava, Business Head-Digital Imaging at Sony India on the occasion of the launch of the Sony A9 III camera.

5 mins

Nikon Z 8 upgraded with Firmware 2.0

Nikon enthusiasts rejoice as the renowned camera manufacturer unveils firmware version 2.0 for its flagship full-frame/FX-format mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z 8.

1 min

New tech reveals animal perspectives

A collaboration between researchers from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada has yielded groundbreaking insights into how animals perceive the natural world.

1 min

Say hi to Fujifilm X100VI

Fujifilm announced the launch of its latest high-end compact digital camera, the “FUJIFILM X100VI” (X100VI), set to debut at the end of February 2024.

1 min

Canon reports strong camera sales in 2023

Japanese tech giant Canon has revealed impressive year-on-year growth in camera sales and other product sectors, according to its latest financial report. With a revenue increase of 3.7% from 2022, Canon’s full-year revenue for 2023 reached approximately 4.18 billion yen ($28.335 billion), accompanied by an 8.4% rise in net profit.

1 min

Birla's photo exhibition wows Mumbai

The Dilip Piramal Art Gallery at NCPA, Mumbai, recently played host to an enthralling exhibition of wildlife photography by Sidharth Birla and his wife, Madhushree Birla.

1 min

Fast & Reliable

Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Diamond-series Memory Cards

1 min

True flagship camera phone

Vivo X100 pro - ₹89,999 vivo.com

2 mins

NEW APS-C STAR!

Sony Alpha 6700 - ₹1,72,990

3 mins

Super telezoom

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II - ₹1,79,990

2 mins

WHITE BALANCE

There are several photographers who are mystified by the term White Balance. So, what exactly is White Balance? How does it help us?

4 mins

Portrait Photography Part I

Anyone who has wielded a camera has likely captured an image of another person. However, can we categorize all such photographs as portraits? Probably not, as many are merely snapshots. Therefore, what defines a portrait, and how does it differ from a snapshot?

10+ mins

UNVEILING THE ENIGMA

Steve Winter's Quest for Big Cat Conservation

1 min

CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY

Life as a music photographer can be pretty incredible

1 min

POSTCARDS FROM SLOVENIA AND CROATIA

When planning travels to Europe, tourists often think about popular locations like Italy and Rome, but Europe has so much more to offer.

3 mins

THE ART OF SEEING

The masters of the craft share their insights and photographs

5 mins

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