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Highlights from CP+ 2024

CP+ 2024 (International Camera and Photo Imaging Show), held in February 2024 at the Pacifico Yokohama Convention Plaza, saw a significant turnout, hosting approximately 50,000 photography and imaging enthusiasts over four days.

Sony World Photography Awards 2024: Professional finalists

The World Photography Organisation has unveiled the finalists and shortlisted photographers for the esteemed professional competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

Nothing unveils Phone (2a)

Nothing has introduced Phone (2a), its latest smartphone offering, designed to elevate the daily smartphone experience.

All About Travel Photography

Ashok Dilwali needs no introduction, but for the records, Ashok Dilwali, is a world-renowned professional landscape photographer based in Delhi, and an author of 35 pictorial books.

Balancing Tradition with Innovation

The OnePlus 12, a testament to the brand’s commitment to refinement, offers a sleek design, formidable performance, and enhanced battery life, albeit lacking in advanced AI functionalities and facing a limited support lifespan.

Super Nifty-Fifty

Standard prime lenses are back in popularity and even today promise a quality level that some zooms cannot match. Sony has a number of 50 mm prime lenses available and so does its Zeiss counterpart.

A Mid-Range Contender for Photography Enthusiasts

Nothing, the London-based tech company, has once again ventured into the smartphone market with its latest offering, the Phone (2a). Boasting a sleek design and a plethora of features at an appealing price point, the Phone (2a) aims to distinguish itself in a saturated market landscape.

Fun and Easy

The Canon EOS R50 was released in India on 8th February 2023. It is the successor to the EOS M50 Mark II. The camera body is compact, lightweight and easy-to-setup-and-use.

Par Excellence

The Fujifilm medium format GFX 100 II was launched in India in October 2023. Technically speaking, it isn’t ‘medium format’ but let’s leave it as Fujifilm claims it.

Portrait Photography Part II

The initial segment of this article, which was published last month, delved into the intricacies of portrait photography, providing in-depth insights. Now, it is time to apply that knowledge in practice.

ANANTH KAMAT

From Coding to Clicks: The Remarkable Journey of a Software Development Manager turned Award-Winning Photographer

MY HIDDEN GEMS Part 2

I will in a series of articles give you all my best places to get great photos and experience in from all over the world.

Sony Upbeat! Number One Player in 2024?

Smart Photography interviews Mukesh Srivastava, Business Head-Digital Imaging at Sony India on the occasion of the launch of the Sony A9 III camera.

Nikon Z 8 upgraded with Firmware 2.0

Nikon enthusiasts rejoice as the renowned camera manufacturer unveils firmware version 2.0 for its flagship full-frame/FX-format mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z 8.

New tech reveals animal perspectives

A collaboration between researchers from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada has yielded groundbreaking insights into how animals perceive the natural world.

Say hi to Fujifilm X100VI

Fujifilm announced the launch of its latest high-end compact digital camera, the “FUJIFILM X100VI” (X100VI), set to debut at the end of February 2024.

Canon reports strong camera sales in 2023

Japanese tech giant Canon has revealed impressive year-on-year growth in camera sales and other product sectors, according to its latest financial report. With a revenue increase of 3.7% from 2022, Canon’s full-year revenue for 2023 reached approximately 4.18 billion yen ($28.335 billion), accompanied by an 8.4% rise in net profit.

Birla's photo exhibition wows Mumbai

The Dilip Piramal Art Gallery at NCPA, Mumbai, recently played host to an enthralling exhibition of wildlife photography by Sidharth Birla and his wife, Madhushree Birla.

Fast & Reliable

Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Diamond-series Memory Cards

True flagship camera phone

Vivo X100 pro - ₹89,999 vivo.com

NEW APS-C STAR!

Sony Alpha 6700 - ₹1,72,990

Super telezoom

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II - ₹1,79,990

WHITE BALANCE

There are several photographers who are mystified by the term White Balance. So, what exactly is White Balance? How does it help us?

Portrait Photography Part I

Anyone who has wielded a camera has likely captured an image of another person. However, can we categorize all such photographs as portraits? Probably not, as many are merely snapshots. Therefore, what defines a portrait, and how does it differ from a snapshot?

UNVEILING THE ENIGMA

Steve Winter's Quest for Big Cat Conservation

CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY

Life as a music photographer can be pretty incredible

POSTCARDS FROM SLOVENIA AND CROATIA

When planning travels to Europe, tourists often think about popular locations like Italy and Rome, but Europe has so much more to offer.

THE ART OF SEEING

The masters of the craft share their insights and photographs

NIKKOR lenses celebrate milestone

Nikon India is excited to mark the 90th anniversary of the iconic NIKKOR lenses.

Sony unveils α6700 camera, ECM-M1 mic

Sony breaks new ground with the release of its cutting-edge APS-C mirrorless camera, the α6700 (ILCE-6700).