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...]

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...]

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...]

For Online SubscriptionDigital SubscriptionAs we enter the last month of the year, let us look at what is selling well in the land of the rising sun. Japanese retail camera sales reflect a trend towards APS -C and the figures released by Map Camera for October sales make interesting reading. Top of the list in sales was Fujifilm’s X-H2. The X-H2 is followed in second position … [Read more...]

For Online SubscriptionDigital SubscriptionWith the market for mirrorless cameras firmly established, the battle between camera brands is now increasingly focused on lenses. A mature camera system is one that has the greatest range of lenses and accessories across a price range. It is here that different camera manufacturers are taking different approaches. Lenses lock a … [Read more...]