Ricoh announced the HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6ED DC WR zoom lens, designed for use with Pentax K-mount D-SLR cameras. The lens consists of 16 optical elements in 12 groups and features an ED (Extralow Dispersion) optical element to compensate for chromatic aberrations, and aspherical optical elements to minimize colour bleeding. The lens offers a focal length of 16-85mm … [Read more...]

In early 2015, Canon will launch the new 50-1000mm CN20x 50 IAS H E1/P1 lens. The company claims this is the first-ever lens boasting of a combined 20x magnifi cation, integrated 1.5x extender, and a removable servo drive. The lens is specially designed for nature and sports television  productions. The CN20x 50 IAS H E1/ P1 features an updated servo drive, making it more … [Read more...]

Can’t wait to print your TRAVEL PHOTOS on this CANVAS! Dear Readers, Smart Travel Contest will be a Smart Photography magazine’s MONTHLY photography contest. The arts and craft s of India are a reflection of the country’s aesthetics, which is steeped in history and mythology. Send us a picture that captures this richness and diversity of our country, be it a travel … [Read more...]

John Stanmeyer’s winning image Queen’s University, Belfast, brought the World Press Photo exhibition to Northern Ireland for the fi rst time, from November 18-23, 2014. Th e prestigious exhibition, organised in partnership with School of Law at Queen’s, and the Journalism, Law and Rights Forum, showcases the most inspiring and high quality photojournalism in the … [Read more...]

Leica Camera AG exhibited around 30 products at Hall 1 of Photokina 2014, celebrating their 100th anniversary. Leica alone occupied the Hall 1, of which about twothirds was dedicated to the Photo Exhibits. Among these products, professional mediumformat cameras stood out, with high speed video recording and optimum image quality. The top-of-the-line Leica S-007 features the … [Read more...]