Smart Photography Magazine - April 2023

In this issue

18th Anniversary

Smart Photography Awards 2023

Interview
Uday Agashe

Printing & Beyond
Inkjet Printers

Special
Gudi Padwa

Tutorial
Maximising Depth of Field

Reviews
Sony Alpha 7R V
Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8
BenQ PD3205UA

Sony Alpha 7R V Now in India

Sony India has announced the Alpha 7R V, the newest R series camera in its acclaimed line of Alpha mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The Alpha 7R V combines Sony’s highest resolution image sensor with a new AI (artificial intelligence) processing unit dedicated to AI-based image recognition as well as the powerful BIONZ XR image processing engine.

2 mins

Xiaomi Unveils 13 Pro Co-developed with Leica

Xiaomi India has unveiled their latest flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 13 Pro, co-engineered with Leica. Xiaomi’s latest phone promises to deliver a novel photography experience to its users. The device offers Leica professional optical lenses, as well as cutting-edge computational and software capabilities that create a truly authentic Leica experience. This device also boasts premium features such as the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 120Hz 2K LTPO 3.0 E6 AMOLED display, and lightning-fast 120W Hypercharge technology.

2 mins

Insta360 Flow with AI Tracking

Insta360 has unveiled their latest device, an all-in-one tool with built in selfie stick, tripod and power bank. Christened Insta360 Flow, the new smartphone gimbal uses AI auto tracking to follow you or your desired subject, while a 3-axis stabilisation delivers ultra-smooth shots.

2 mins

Asus ProArt Mouse for Creators

Asus has launched the MD300 Asus ProArt Mouse in India. The ProArt Mouse is the first mouse that features Asus Dial, empowering creators to make quick and precise settings adjustments within seconds.

1 min

Empowering Creators with Latest Technology

Sony recently unveiled their latest full frame camera in the Alpha series. Mukesh Srivastava, Head of Digital Imaging Business, Sony India shares the specifics of the camera and the brand’s vision with Smart Photography.

8 mins

RIOT OF COLOURS

I have been in the Indian IT industry since 1993 working for a few IT companies like TCS, i-flex, and Sutherland Global Services. Since 1st April 2018, have taken a break from the corporate lifestyle and have been enjoying life and spending time on my hobbies. Photography is something I was always interested in. It is primarily a play of light and being a Physics student, it was always a fascination for me. It won’t be wrong to say that “with easier access to digital technology, photography has reached the masses”, and I am one of the beneficiaries here. Within Photography, Birding is my preferred category. With my interests in nature, have participated in the following training programs by the Bombay Natural History Society: • Ornithology • Leadership in Biodiversity • Bird Migration Studies and Study Techniques

4 mins

Maximising DOF

Ashok Kandimalla has been in the photographic field for over three decades and has extensive experience in both film and digital photography. Being an electronics engineer by profession and a photographer, he possesses a unique and deep insight into the technical aspects of digital photography and equipment. He has published more than a 100 articles on photography and some of his writings have also been published in the well-known international magazine Popular Photography. An avid collector of photographic books and vintage cameras, Ashok has a keen interest in the history of photography and a passion for sharing his knowledge on photography through teaching and writing. He is the only Indian photographer to be featured on the Nikon Centenary website. He is presently working as a Management and Engineering consutant.

9 mins

The Resolution King

The 61 megapixel Sony A7R V was introduced in India on March 15, 2023. Sony started the A7R series with 36.4 MP; the A7R II and III were 42.4 MP; the A7R IV as well as V are 61 MP. Let’s see how the A7R V fares in our tests…

7 mins

Pancake 26

Weighing just 125 g, the Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8 pancake lens was introduced in India towards end February 2023. The letter ‘Z’ identifies it as a lens designed for the Z-mount mirrorless camera bodies. Let us see how it fares on our test bench…

2 mins

Design Studio Specialist

BenQ’s DesignVue series monitors, as the name indicates, are created for graphic designers who need a reliable display for colour-critical applications. Since graphic design and photography are closely related, the roles and means are often shared, and hence this review. Please note that since the monitor has only been launched in the market recently, the detailed specifications were not made available to Smart Photography, and so this review is based on our experience and the limited data available.

3 mins

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Smart Photography Magazine Description:

Smart Photography is a monthly magazine that covers all aspects of photography, from techniques and tutorials to gear reviews and inspiration. It is published by Next Gen Publishing and is available in print and digital formats.

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