For Online SubscriptionDigital SubscriptionA word, this month about Photo Contests. Our readers, of course, are aware that as part of EISA we run in India the prestigious Maestro Contest. With the advent of the internet, it has become very easy for individuals to submit the same images for different photo contests. In a few cases, images that have won in a previous contest are … [Read more...]
July 2023
For Online SubscriptionDigital SubscriptionIt appears that the race by smartphone makers to increase sensor size may have hit a temporary roadblock. According to Digital Chat Station, smartphone makers were keen on enhancing sensor size to the Micro Four Thirds format. However, size constraints have put a temporary halt to these efforts. Smartphones makers are therefore … [Read more...]
June 2023
For Online SubscriptionDigital SubscriptionMore and more photographers are choosing to shoot video along with stills in an attempt to exploit the astonishing features that today’s cameras offer. Features like 4K video, Log profiles and microphone ports are to be found on even modestly priced cameras. This has led to a flourishing new accessories industry that helps to improve … [Read more...]
May 2023
For Online SubscriptionDigital SubscriptionIt was a sad day indeed when the world’s leading imaging site, DP Review announced closure. Not so long ago, the battle for eyeballs was between print and online. The closure of DP Review indicates that the real battle was the inability of imaging companies to support independent journalism. Tongues have been wagging to the effect that … [Read more...]
Sony Alpha 7R V wins the camera of the year at Smart Photography awards 2023
2022 will go down as an important year in the history of the Japanese camera industry. 14 new cameras were launched during the year. Only 2 of them were full frame, the rest being APS-C and micro four thirds. 48 new lenses were announced , 27 for full frame, 13 for APS-C and 4 for Micro Four Thirds. What is however more important is that for the first time since 2012, the … [Read more...]