Better Photography Magazine - October 2022
In this issue
In the October 2022 issue of Better Photography, you can look forward to the following stories:
- Nikon Z30 - Perfect tool for capturing high resolution still and vlogging
- Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary - A versatile, worthy alternative to proprietary X mount optics
- 10 Things You Probably Did Not Know About The Basic Kit Lens
- Visual Musings: Town Boy, by Sathish Kumar
- Nature TTL Awards - Highlighting the winners of the 2022 competition
- Great Masters - Gustave Le Gray
- Story behind the picture - Early Tornado Chasers
- Winners of the Weekly Challenge theme ‘Whispers from the Wild’
- And much more....
Nikon Unveils Its Compact Super Telephoto Lens
Nike ikon revealed a lens for the full frames line-up-the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S. It is roughly 48% lighter and 16% shorter than its F-mount, weighing in at 2385g and measuring 5.6in x 15.2in.
1 min
OnePlus 10 Pro 5G A Versatile Performer
Will the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G surpass its predecessor, the 9 Pro 5G? Nilofer Khan finds out.
6 mins
One Nation Indivisible
Dorothea Lange is best known for the work she carried out for the Farm Security Administration, the Migrant Mother being one of the most iconic portraits to have come out of the Great Depression in the 1930s.
1 min
Debdatta Chakraborty Wins Pink Lady Food Awards 2022
The Pink Lady Food Photographer Year recently concluded its eleventh edition of the contest.
1 min
GoPro Unveils the Lightweight Hero10 Black Bones
Gilbert oPro's latest addition to their line-up is Hero 10 Black Bones, a lightweight camera built to be mounted on FPV drones.
1 min
Camera Breakdown of the World Press Photo Winners
For those who are keen to know the cameras award-winning photojournalists use, Photolari and The Phoblographer have shared a breakdown of their list.
1 min
Canon Launches Cinema Excellence Suite
Саnon India announced the Cinema Excellence Suite, a unique platform to showcase its range of cinema imaging technology to cinematographers, DOPs, filmmakers, and production houses in Mumbai.
1 min
Sony World Photography Awards Unveils its Winners
Sony World Photography Awards 2022 recently concluded its 16th edition. The grand title winner is Adam Ferguson from Australia for Migrantes, a series of black and white self-portraits of migrants in Mexico, taken as they waited to cross the border into the United States. He will be bestowed with a cash prize of USD 25,000 (approx. Rs. 19,13,082).
1 min
Photojournalist Dirck Halstead Passes Away
Colie elebrated American photojournalist pivotal moments in U.S history, passed away at the age of 85, on 25 March.
1 min
Photomontage Pioneer Jerry Uelsmann Passes Away
Jenaerry Uelsmann, a surrealist photographer and photomontage pioneer passed away on 4 April, at the age of 87.
1 min
Sony Launches its Lightest f/2.8 GM Lens
Sony announced the second generation of its popular zoom lens, the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II.
1 min
Fujinon XF 23 f/1.4 R LM WR Exceeded 'Xpectations
With the Fujinon XF 23 f/1.4 RLM WR, Fujifilm has yet again set a new benchmark for optical perfromance.
3 mins
The Tale Of A Grieving Heart
Through a series of meticulously embroidered self-portraits, Yukimi Akiba sheds light on complex themes of sexuality, mental health, societal pressure and gender biases.
3 mins
Asus 8Z - A Pocketable Smartphone
The Asus 8z is the newest flagship phone from the company. Conchita Fernandes puts it to the test.
3 mins
Sony Alpha 1: Arrival Of The Alpha
Yet again, Sony has set a new benchmark with the introduction of their most advanced full frame camera to date, the Alpha 1. Nilofer Khan reports.
8 mins
The Making of a Divine, Prophetic Portrait
The Story Behind the Picture
1 min
Sony Announces its Latest Power Zoom Lens
Sony has unveiled a full frame hybrid power zoom lens, the FE PZ 16–35mm f/4 G. Sony has put heavy emphasis on its video usability.
1 min
OnePlus 9RT - A Worthy Upgrade?
Conchita Fernandes tests the OnePlus 9RT, the latest iteration to the company’s 9-series phones.
4 mins
Sony FE 70–200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II - A Quintessential Workhorse
The second-generation Sony FE 70–200 f/2.8 GM OSS II offers excellent optical performance, sturdy built, and is lightweight. Nilofer Khan discovers.
4 mins
NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 - Macro And Much More
The NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 offers a field of view similar to a normal 50mm lens, and has a macro capability of 1:1 magnification. Shridhar Kunte put this lens under the scanner.
3 mins
The biggest factor of success for Sony is to be the pioneers of change in the digital imaging industry, and that change has been well accepted.
The niche that Sony carved for itself barely a decade ago, with mirrorless interchangeable lens hybrid cameras that equally enabled stills and video, is now the dominant market segment. Mukesh Srivastava, Head, Digital Imaging Head, Sony India, converses with K Madhavan Pillai, about the latest Sony cameras and his vision of the future.
7 mins
Oppo Reno7 Pro 5G Radiating Success
Nilofer Khan puts the latest addition in the Reno lineup, the Oppo Reno7 Pro 5G, on BP's test bench.
4 mins
Whispers from the Starry Void
In a conversation with Nilofer Khan, Granville Carroll raises concerns about the way we perceive the world and hopes that his work will enable us to be true to ourselves.
4 mins
With the LUMIX BS1H, we are targeting customers who require a multiple camera setup for streaming and production applications.
Panasonic’s innovative full frame and Micro Four Third systems have been popular amongst filmmakers and digital content creators. Mr Fumiyasu Fujimori, Head, Consumer Sales Division, Panasonic India, speaks with Shridhar Kunte about their latest iteration, the LUMIX BS1H, and their plans for their range of cameras and lenses.
4 mins
The Triumph of Davison's Painterly Aesthetics
THE STORY BEHIND THE PICTURE
1 min
Nature's Vanishing Faces
Johanna Rotko takes Conchita Fernandes through the process of her haunting, living portraits that are created with the help of live yeast cells.
4 mins
The Magic of Light & Nature
Conchita Fernandes speaks to Almudena Romero about her evocative imagery that looks at the social and economic inequalities that exist as a result of colonialism.
6 mins
In Praise of the Shadows
The BP Weekly Challenge is a series of contests that are geared towards expanding the creativity of photographers.
2 mins
Better Photography Magazine Description:
Publisher: NETWORK18 MEDIA & INVESTMENTS LIMITED - PUBLISHING
Category: Lifestyle
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
Better Photography is one of South Asia’s most respected photography guides and is India’s No.1 photography magazine. It is the first Indian magazine to be completely devoted to the art and science of photography. Catering primarily to amateurs, hobbyists, and serious enthusiasts, the magazine has a keen following amongst professionals as well. It delves into product tests, provides expert advice, tutorials and techniques, and conducts some of India’s most prominent photography contests.
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