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...]
April 2023
For Online SubscriptionDigital SubscriptionWith this issue, Smart Photography enters its nineteenth year of publication. I would like to thank our readers, advertisers and staff for their support and look forward to producing an even better publication in the ensuing year. Our editorial credibility has helped us weather many a storm and our refusal to do ‘Paid’ reviews (like … [Read more...]
April 2022
For Online SubscriptionDigital SubscriptionSMART PHOTOGRAPHY enters its eighteenth year of publication with this issue. It has been quite a journey so far. In 2005, digital had just started replacing film. In 2022, the industry looks quite different with smartphones having captured a large chunk of the lower end of the imaging market. D-SLR cameras have been replaced by … [Read more...]
March 2022
For Online SubscriptionDigital SubscriptionAs I write this piece, the third variant of the virus appears to be on the wane and the economy is gradually opening up (once again). The situation is more or less similar throughout the world. Out of abundant caution, the CP + show in Japan is again virtual. Demand for imaging products will see a gradual revival. One of the downsides … [Read more...]
