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Pro-G40 SSD Pro-G40 ₹34,999

Go With the Flow

Insta360 Flow ₹17,990

A super-speed Z mount portrait lens from Nikon!

Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.2 s ₹2,57,995

Exposure Compensation

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. He can be reached at kashokk@gmail.com.

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY

Chand Greetings! - I'm Sai Pradeep Chand M, a fashion and editorial photographer. Originally from the picturesque city of Visakhapatnam, fondly referred to as Vizag, I'm currently based in the bustling city of Bombay.

EXPLORING THE BIRD PARADISE: A JOURNEY THROUGH BHIGWAN'S WETLANDS

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Bhigwan, a beautiful bird sanctuary located in the outskirts of Mumbai, for a photography trip towards end of March 2023. As an avid bird photographer, I was excited to explore this area known for its diverse bird species.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Jagjit Singh is a professional photographer from Punjab, India.

Sony Launches Vlog Camera ZV-1F

Sony has announced their latest vlog camera, the ZV-1F. The camera is packed with creative power, easy-to-use vlogging functions, advanced connectivity, and eco-friendly features.

Samsung Unveils 4 TB T7 Shield Portable SSD

Samsung has introduced its storage device, the PSSD T7 Shield (Portable Solid State Drive) that comes with 4 TB of storage and sleek design.

Sony Opens Camera Lounge in Delhi

Sony India has announced the opening of its largest state-of-art camera lounge GP Pro at Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi.

Konica Minolta Participates in Pamex 2023

Konica Minolta participated in the premier printing exhibition - Pamex 2023.

Eizo Corp Launches India Subsidiary

Eizo Corporation has announced the launch of its new subsidiary, Eizo Private Limited. The establishment of this wholly-owned subsidiary marks Eizo’s 11th overseas sales office and solidifies its position as a leading global provider of high-end visual solutions.

World Press Photo Awards 2023

The World Press Photo Contest winners have been announced, and this year’s global winners, chosen from thousands of entrants, highlight the climate crisis, community, war’s impact on civilians, and the importance of press photography around the world.

Sigma's 17mm | C for Mirrorless

Sigma has unveiled the 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary lens for Sony E-mount and L-mount mirrorless cameras.

Imagine IF Photo Contest

Oppo has officially launched the imagine IF Photography Awards 2023, a mobile photography competition that pushes the boundaries of creativity beyond the limits of existing images and expressions. The awards offer one of the highest prizes in the industry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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…

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…

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.

A Guide To Time-Lapse Photography

You might have seen a TV program where an important part, like a player scoring a goal is replayed but slowed down to make the viewers better comprehend an act that could have been over in a fraction of a second.

Hasselblad Releases X2D 100C Lightweight Field Kit

Hasselblad has released a Lightweight Field Kit that includes the flagship camera, the X2D 100C, along with two lenses, the XCD 4/21 and XCD 4/45P, equipping all photographers with a complete set of professional tools for shooting and reporting in the field.

Dscoop South Asia Summit 2023

Dscoop (Digital Solutions Cooperative) is the world’s largest and most collaborative digital print and design community in the world. Their conferences offer immense networking and learning opportunities.

Another Fast Prime from Nikon

Nikon India has announced the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens, suitable for a high-quality impression of dramatic and romantic portraits. The lens is designed with a fast and highly accurate autofocus (AF) that enables users to maximise the shallow depth of field of f/1.2. The lens is also video compatible with the adoption of stepping motors that reduce drive sounds.

Xiaomi, Leica Partner for Camera

Xiaomi India and Leica Camera AG come together for a strategic cooperation in mobile imaging. The first imaging flagship smartphone co-engineered by the two companies - Xiaomi 12S Ultra was launched in July 2022 globally. Now the companies concluded a framework regarding development and engineering of the camera for smartphones.