For Online Subscription Digital SubscriptionIs Artificial Intelligence a threat to photography? The answer simply depends on how it is used. On the one hand, AI has already been used successfully to improve autofocus and to improve subject recognition. Also, if AI is used merely to edit or improve images, it is unlikely to be harmful. However, if AI is used to alter … [Read more...]

For Online Subscription Digital SubscriptionA genuine concern expressed by those switching from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras is whether they can continue to use their old SLR lenses. The answer is yes. A wide variety of adapters are available in the market that will make the use of older lenses feasible. You may have to sacrifice some features however. The real issue is … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]