For Online SubscriptionDigital SubscriptionThe sensor is unarguably the most critical part of a camera body or of any device that captures images. Little is known however about sensor manufacturers and their market shares. It is interesting to note that Sony controls 42% of this market. Samsung comes in at number two with a 19% share. Omnivision of the US comes in at number … [Read more...]
August 2023
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...]
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...]