Better Photography Magazine - February 2022

In this issue

In the February 2022 issue, you can look forward to the following stories:
- Reviews of the Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE), Nikkor Z 24–120mm f/4 S, and Asus Vivobook Pro 16X OLED.
- Ten visual artists speak about their work that coincides with this year’s theme of the Chennai Photo Biennale
- A showcase of the impactful photographs in the Big Picture category of the RedInk Photo Awards 2021
- A look at the winning imagery from the second edition of the CPB Photo Awards
- Priyanka Chharia on being a photographer in times of chaos and uncertainty
- Winners of the themes Joy on the Streets and Meaning in Chaos of the Better Photography Weekly Challenge
- Plus much more....

Canon Unveils its First Full Frame 8K Camera, the EOS R5 C

Canon has announced its much-awaited hybrid cinema camera, the EOS R5 C. The camera can be used for photography and 8K/60ps videos.

1 min

Samyang Unveils a New Autofocus Lens for Sony Cameras

Samyang has launched a telephoto lens designed for E-mount camera systems, the 135mm f/1.8.

1 min

2000 Patients in Scotland Swallow a Tiny Camera

The National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland has used a tiny camera housed in a “pill” to screen more than 2000 patients for bowel cancer.

1 min

Romancing the Retro Look

Nikon’s first 28mm f/2.8 was released in 1974. The fourth iteration of this legend, the Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) is certainly classic in its look and focal length, but there is a lot more to this lens, as K Madhavan Pillai discovers.

4 mins

Evolutionary Excellence

Nikon’s third iteration of this versatile, extremely popular zoom range, the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S is at the very peak of it product evolution. K Madhavan Pillai puts it to the test.

3 mins

Spectacular Display Workhorse

Embodying some of the lastest tech, the Asus Vivobook Pro 16X OLED is laden with features for creators, as K Madhavan Pillai discovers.

5 mins

Dystopia & Memories

Of all art forms, photography is perhaps the greatest weapon against exposing and calling out injustice. Photographs harbour an undeniable sense of immediacy. Today, however, it is no longer sufficient to simply share an image in the hope of eliciting a reaction from the audience at large. A photographer needs to ensure that an image benefits a group of people or even a single individual. The benefit may be in terms of knowledge, an introduction to a new idea, or a new awakening to something that did not exist before.

10+ mins

REDINK AWARDS 2021

Honouring the Very Best in Indian Journalism

4 mins

The CPB Photo Awards

With its roots in war photography, photojournalism has come a long way to encompass a variety of issues, events and causes that shape the world. It is perhaps the pinnacle of photography for its ability to inform and institute change. In recognition of this, the CPB Photo Awards was instituted in 2019, providing a platform for photographers from across India to submit difficult and complex visual stories that shape the country. The second edition of the awards was made possible with the generosity of Sidhant Khanna from Srishti Digilife India as well as Nazar Foundation.

7 mins

I am... Only Human

Priyanka Chharia reimagines what it means to be a photographer during a time of chaos and uncertainty.

4 mins

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Better Photography Magazine Description:

Better Photography is one of South Asia’s most respected photography guides and is India’s No.1 photography magazine. It is the first Indian magazine to be completely devoted to the art and science of photography. Catering primarily to amateurs, hobbyists, and serious enthusiasts, the magazine has a keen following amongst professionals as well. It delves into product tests, provides expert advice, tutorials and techniques, and conducts some of India’s most prominent photography contests.