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...]
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...]
March 2023
For Online SubscriptionDigital SubscriptionThe advent of social media has given rise to a new breed of what are commonly called ‘influencers’. These influencers very often have little knowledge of the subjects they speak on but put on the garb of being experts. Very often, they are celebrities out to encash their goodwill. They praise or run down a product depending on who pays … [Read more...]
February 2023
For Online SubscriptionDigital SubscriptionA review of the cameras and lenses that SP has tested in the last two years has revealed that hardly anyone makes a bad camera anymore. Irrespective of brands, quality levels of cameras and lenses have improved significantly. In fact our reviewers are finding it difficult not to give a ‘Best Buy’ label to almost all products reviewed … [Read more...]