2022 turned out to be as tormenting a year as 2021. The Covid pandemic was a still unfolding saga impacting all segments of the world economy. Add to that supply chain issues, especially with regard to chips, and the picture is complete. In spite of all the negative factors, 2021 saw the launch of:
• 21 new cameras overall
• 1 new D-SLR ( from Pentax)
• I new compact camera ( from Ricoh )
• 2 medium format cameras
• 5 full-frame mirrorless cameras
• 4 APS-C mirrorless cameras
• 2 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras .
New lenses were launched at a feverish pace. Nearly 70 new lenses were announced in the mirrorless space. On the other hand, 60 D-SLR lenses were discontinued.
Sony said goodbye to Minolta's Alpha mount and Canon announced that there would be no new D-SLRs from their stable. Meanwhile, the Minolta brand has been relaunched in the US through a licensing arrangement with Elite Brands Inc. Finally, OM Digital sprung a pleasant surprise by announcing the brand new OM-1.
As usual, the SP Awards are awarded only to products that have been reviewed by the magazine and we are grateful to manufacturers for reaching out to us in difficult times. As in the previous year, the jury team was limited to the editorial team in view of the limitations posed by the pandemic.
Outlined below are winners of the awards in previous years from 2006 to 2020.
ACCESSORY OF THE YEAR
AND THE WINNER IS...
SENNHEISER MKE400
This camera-mounted shotgun microphone offers a clean sound pickup with a super-cardioid pick-up pattern and simple noise cut off options.
NOMINATIONS
DJI OM 5
Sennheiser XS Lav USB-C Mobile Kit
PHOTOGRAPHY MONITOR OF THE YEAR
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة April 2022 من Smart Photography.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة April 2022 من Smart Photography.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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Canon's Full Frame Shutter Sensor Lineup
Canon has introduced a new addition to its full-frame global shutter CMOS image sensor lineup with the launch of the 19-megapixel Canon LI5030SA.
TAMRON announces first CANON RF mount
Tamron announces the development of TAMRON’s first CANON RF mount lens, 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A1 RXD (Model B060), an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras.
Top 10 Cameras, April 2024 from MAP Cameras
Map Camera is one of Japan’s largest retailers has released its list of best selling cameras for April 2024.
Feature packed midrange phone
Following the launch of the Vivo V30, Vivo has introduced a midrange successor, the V30e, priced below Rs 30,000.
A New Avatar
Tamron has benefited immensely through its close association with Sony.
Compact Delight!
Analysts and experts on the imaging industry have been forecasting the death of the compact camera and they have been supported by reports of declining sales.
Making MF lenses Autofocus!
You may recall that till the time autofocus (AF) technology reached us, the MF (manual focus) lenses were the only type available.
Tamron reports record Q1 profits, plans 7 new lenses for 2024
Tamron’s Q1 financial report reveals a significant increase in operating income, nearly doubling year-over year, resulting in record-high profits.
Sony releases firmware update for a6700
Sony enthusiasts rejoice as the tech giant releases a much-anticipated firmware update for its acclaimed a6700 mirrorless camera, introduced to the market in July 2023.
Srishti Digilife's Angelbird tie-up
Srishti Digilife who holds Pan-India distributorship for several major product lines from Manfrotto, Gitzo, Profoto, Lowepro, Ilford, Tether Tools, etc.
