Smart Photography Magazine - May 2025

In this issue

Reviews
SONY FE 16-25MM F/2.8 G
SONY FE 400-800MM F/6.3-8 G OSS
NOTHING PHONE (3A) PRO

Special Feature
PSI Photo Exhibition
Falguni Kharwa
Ananda Banerjee

Learning
ISO and Noise, Related or Not?
Artificial Intelligence in Photography

Printing & Beyond
From Click to Print

Photo Feature
Postcards from Kawaguchiko

Sony India FE 50-150mm F2 GM Telephoto Zoom

Sony ony India has launched the FE 50-150mm F2 GM, the world's first telephoto zoom lens with a 150mm maximum focal length and a constant F2 aperture.

1 min

BenQ Unveils Cutting Edge PD Series Monitors

BenQ has introduced its latest PD Series monitors at the VAM Summit, targeting creative professionals such as designers, animators, photographers, and game developers.

1 min

Rode Wireless Pro II

Rode launched the Wireless Pro II microphone on April 20, R2025, priced at 345,000 in India.

1 min

Joby GorillaPod 5K Refresh

Joby launched an updated GorillaPod 5K on April 12, 2025, priced at $99.

1 min

Canon EOS R100 Budget Option

Canon's EOS R100 gained Ca attention in March 2025 as a beginner mirrorless camera, priced at 45,000 (Body only) in India. Its 24.1MP APS-C sensor and reliable autofocus suit hobbyists.

1 min

Ulanzi's Smartphone Rig

Ulanzi released a smartphone video rig on April 18, 2025, priced at *5,000 in India.

1 min

DJI Osmo Pocket 4

DJI launched the Osmo Pocket 4 on April 15, 2025, priced at ₹35,000 in India.

1 min

World's First Stainless-Steel SD Cards

exar launched its groundbreaking Le Lexar ARMOR GOLD SDXC UHS-II Card and Lexar ARMOR SILVER PRO SDXC UHS-II Card in India, introducing the world's first stainless-steel SD cards.

1 min

Nikon launches Z5II mirrorless camera

Nikon India Pvt. Ltd. unveiled the Z5II, a full-frame mirrorless camera, at a dynamic event in New Delhi's Eros Hotel.

1 min

SmallRig's Modular Cage System

SmallRig unveiled a modular cage system for mirrorless cameras on March 10, 2025, priced at $129 globally.

1 min

MOICHARA

The Traditional Bull Race of Bengal

2 mins

ISO and Noise.related or not?

Ashok Kandimalla has been in the photographic field for over three decades and has extensive experience in both film and digital photography. Being an electronics engineer by profession and a photographer, he possesses a unique and deep insight into the technical aspects of digital photography and equipment.

10 mins

Artificial Intelligence in Photography

'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) - these buzz words cause a state of panic in several people. But what exactly is artificial intelligence?

2 mins

From Click to Print: Inspire Kids with Summer Photography Workshops

By the time this issue reaches you, schools across many parts of India will have closed for the summer holidays, giving children a much-needed and well-deserved break.

1 min

Chitrakatha: Where Every Picture is a Story

The latest photo book by a Mumbai-based couple weaves together visuals and text to explore nature, daily life, and cultural traditions. Each image invites viewers to pause, reflect, and engage with moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed.

4 mins

COMPACT CAMERAS OUR CHOICE

Compact cameras are back in demand. It only took one winner from the Fujifilm stable to turn the tide. Fujifilm's X100 VI took the world by storm and even today continues to be in short supply. Let's zero in on the best choices available to you in the compact camera market. In our opinion, for compact cameras to prevail against constantly improving mobile phones, the sensor size has to be decent. Accordingly, sensor sizes smaller than 1-inch Type do not make the grade.

2 mins

A Fine Lens!

Sony FE 16-25 mm F 2.8 G ₹1,17,900/-

2 mins

Excellent Performer

Sony FE 400-800 MM F/6.3 - 8 G OSS 2,64,990/-

4 mins

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