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Asianphotography January 2021

GoPro launches The Remote and announces new firmware update for Hero9 Black

GoPro recently announced a new firmware update for its HERO9 Black flagship camera that makes it compatible with the company’s recently launched bluetooth remote named, The Remote.

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Xiaomi launched the cheapest 108mp smartphone MI 10i

Xiaomi recently announced the Mi 10i, a new phone in its 10 series intended for the Indian market and manufactured in India, that’s what the “i” stands for, apparently.

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Panasonic launches LUMIX G100 mirrorless camera in India

Panasonic recently launched its latest mirrorless camera, Lumix G100, in India.

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Vivo launches Y20A in India with Triple Rear Camera Setup & 5,000mAh Battery

Vivo Y20A was recently launched in India as the latest smartphone offering from the company.

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BEHIND THE SCENES WITH BENJAMIN VON WONG

He dons different hats; that of a photographer, a digital artist, a storyteller, a viral creative and an activist. Regardless of which words you would use to describe him, there’s one thing you cannot deny – his art conveys deep social and environmental issues through carefully crafted pictures that inspire people to stand up, take notice and act. His recent projects, especially the ones that depict global issues through the lens of fantasy & surrealism, have left a lasting mark on the world. Ahead of our 33rd anniversary, we spoke to Benjamin Von Wong about all things photography, art and activism.

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Seeking Creative ingenuity in the Spotlight

A renowned photographer in the national as well as international circles, Tarun Khiwal has rewritten the rules of fashion photography with his experimental style while paving new, unusual ways for the era of exploration. Whilst honing his craft for more than 30 years, tarun Khiwal has created an unparalleled style of visual story telling which doesn’t adhere to conventions or trends, instead it draws inspiration from a personal treasure trove of memories and experiences. To usher in 2021 with new lessons and commemorate our 33rd anniversary, we spoke to Tarun about his source of inspiration, his journey of living under the spotlight and the challenges he faces in the ever-changing industry. Excerpts:

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Products to Look For in 2021

A new year brings with it a new wave of excitement; excitement for a new line-up of brand new products! We have scoured high and low to find out all about exciting products – including cameras, smartphones and some cool gadgets – that are rumoured to be launched in 2021. Here’s the list of products that might create waves in the industry and entice you to dole out some fresh, green notes; so keep an eye out for them!

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THE MOST EXCITING PRODUCTS OF 2020

2020 might have not been the year we imagined it would be when we took on our New Year’s resolution, but it has had given us its fair share of excitement. Covid-19 really put a spanner in the works for everyone; we shifted from attending live launch events to watching them online. For some companies, the pandemic even caused a temporary disruption in their launch dates for new products – they faced all kinds of issues – events got cancelled, gear was delayed and factories were temporarily shut down. But all these problems haven’t stopped them from launching some of the most incredible products of all time in 2020. To show the resilience of the tech industry and how they combated the times of Covid despite so many problems, we compiled a list of all the high-tech products of 2020 that created a lot of buzz and left an indelible mark!

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The Best Mirrorless Camera in 2020

Mirrorless cameras have been gaining a lot of popularity mainly because of their new technology and their lens choices which provide us amazingly great quality pictures which SLR cameras cannot. And if you ask photographers, some would definitely tell you that mirrorless cameras are very good for both photography and videography. The mirrorless camera comes for both entry-level and advance level photography professionals, so let’s see which are the Best Mirrorless Cameras of 2020.

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Best Camera smartphones of 2020

With new smartphones launching every now and then with upgraded specifications, there’s never been a perfect time to go for the best camera phones available in the market If you’re planning for an upgrade, it makes sense to build up your choice and buy the perfect smartphone for you. The choices are huge, whether you’re a Google, OnePlus, Apple, Samsung or Huawei fan. We’ve gone through the specs of hundreds of smartphones, and cut our list of the best camera smartphones you can buy, down to just nine. Obviously, for someone who is making a full-time living from photography, getting one of the best cameras out there is important. But your smartphone can act as an superior backup, like 8K video if you opt for a Samsung Galaxy 20 Ultra 5G or Note 20. While the best camera phone for majority of the users will be the iPhone 12 Pro Max, but there is one more which beats the best, which is Huawei Mate 40 Pro. It offers stunning day and night shots across both regular and wide-angle lenses, with superb zoom and video HDR skills to boot. Meanwhile, the brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the best pen-packing camera smartphone available now, which could make it the perfect pick for creative heads.

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Asian Photography Magazine Description:

Asian Photography, the flagship of SAP Media Worldwide Ltd., is the only premier Business to Consumer (B2C) photography magazine in India that caters to the art and science of photography with a persistent emphasis on photographic segment as well as talent. Since its inception 27 years ago, Asian Photography embodies the uniqueness of the Asian spirit and culture both in the professional as well as amateur sector of the growing population of photographic enthusiasts.

Bedsides the technical aspects of photography, it also motivates its readers to explore photography as an Art, as a hobby and as a culture. With the most comprehensive content, which has been appreciated by both the enthusiasts and the industry alike. Asian Photography truly represents the Asian Continent and with its Asia Pacific edition from Singapore, it is being distributed in entire Asia-Pacific region. The unrivalled success of the magazine lies in the unstinted patronage and support extended by the global majors like, NIKON, CANON, SONY, FUJIFILMS, EPSON, PANASONIC, OLYMPUS, TAMRON, PHOTOQUIP and other leading photographic players.