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Fun and Easy
✓ Camera body ✓ Body cap (R-F-5) ✓ Accessory shoe cover ✓ Battery (LP-E17) ✓ Battery Charger (LC-E17/LC-E17E) ✓ Strap ✓ Basic Instruction Manual The Canon EOS R50 was released in India on 8th February 2023. It is the successor to the EOS M50 Mark II.
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Ricoh GR III, Fujifilm X100VI face shortages
The compact camera market sees a resurgence, with Ricoh and Fujifilm struggling to meet demand for their popular models. Ricoh’s GR III, despite being over five years old, remains highly sought after, leading Ricoh to stop accepting new orders for va
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Picture Of The Month
We are sure that all of you have a few pictures that you think are prize worthy. It happens very often that you don’t know where to send the image that could put a feather in your cap. If you have such images (we’re sure you have many!), send us ONE
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A Mid-Range Contender for Photography Enthusiasts
✓ Nothing Phone (2a) w/ pre-applied screen protector ✓ USB Type-C to USB Type-C charging cable ✓ SIM ejector pin Nothing, the London-based tech company, has once again ventured into the smartphone market with its latest offering, the Phone (2a). Boas
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Smart Photography
EDITOR Hoshang S. Billimoria TECHNICAL EDITOR Rohinton Mehta FEATURES EDITOR & DIGITAL EDITOR Jayashree Coutinho PRODUCTION EDITOR Girish Mallya PHOTOGRAPHY Mahesh Reddy SOCIAL MEDIA CONTRIBUTOR Gandhi Mathi HEAD-DESIGN & PRODUCTION Ravi Parmar
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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. This marked a vibrant
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Sony Upbeat! Number One Player in 2024?
The Sony A9 III is the latest high-end camera from Sony. Amongst all the Sony camera models, where does the A9 III fit in? The launch of Alpha 9III marks the beginning of a new era in professional photography with it being a game changer with just th
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Nothing unveils Phone (2a)
Nothing has introduced Phone (2a), its latest smartphone offering, designed to elevate the daily smartphone experience. Building upon the success of its flagship Phone (2), Phone (2a) focuses on core user needs while incorporating Nothing’s expertise
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Printing And Beyond
Vimal Parmar An independent marketing consultant and digital print evangelist with over 40 years of experience in the imaging industry. @vimalparmar Dear Readers, Embarking on the journey of spotlighting both amateur and seasoned photographe
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INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY & IMAGING AWARDS 2024
Market data coming in from Japan for 2023 gives us reason to be optimistic about the future of mirrorless cameras. Data released by CIPA, Japan indicate that the camera market, excluding smartphones expanded by 5.37 % in value over 2022. The total re
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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. In his latest book ‘All About Travel Photography’, Ashok Dilwali cap
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Super Nifty-Fifty
✓ Lens ✓ Lens hood (ALC-SH173) ✓ Lens front cap (ALC-F67S) ✓ Lens rear cap ( ALC-R1EM) ✓ Soft case 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 lens
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Photo QUIZ
1 Who leads the world microscope industry? a) Zeissb) Nikon c) Olympusd) Kowa 2 How much bigger is a full frame sensor compared to a Micro Four Thirds sensor? a) 2 X b) 1.5 X c) 3 X d) 3.9 X 3 Pentax is currently owned by: a) Ricoh b) Sigma c) Pana
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Portrait Photography Part II
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
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra launched
The Xiaomi 14 series made its global debut at an event in Barcelona, unveiling two models: the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra. While the former was launched in India on March 7th, both phones boast Leica optics and are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdrag
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Balancing Tradition with Innovation
✓ Phone Case ✓ Power Adapter 100W SUPERVOOC ✓ USB Cable 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 f
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Meike 24-35-50 mm f/1.4 Autofocus Primes
Meike has revealed plans for the development of three additional autofocus Full Frame lenses tailored for the Sony E and Nikon Z mount systems. The newly announced lenses include: AF24mm f/1.4 MIX full frame AF35mm f/1.4 MIX full frame AF50mm f/1.4 M
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Sony Launches 5G Portable Data Transmitter
Sony has introduced the PDTFP1, a portable data transmitter equipped with a unique antenna structure enabling high-speed still image and video data transmission over 5G networks. Designed to enhance professional workflows for broadcasting and news co
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Welcome
A good photograph is one that creates a lasting impression and not a fleeting one. If a little extra time is spent on studying the subject, composing the picture and exposing it correctly, the end result would be much better in most cases. With this
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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. Celebrating its 17th year, this competition honours exceptional series of
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MY HIDDEN GEMS Part 2
Tom Svensson, lives in Sweden on the west coast in a small fishing village called Fjällbacka, not far from the Norwegian border. He is a conservationist who picked up the camera to make a difference. Tom is a person who puts a lot of feeling into his
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Belles
Aniruddha Das is a Kolkata based photographer. He studied fashion photography under his mentor Arghya Chatterjee. Aniruddha has over 600 awards from participating in various national and international photo contests. In 2019 he achieved the distincti
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New Chinese Lenses Coming Soon For Nikon
Photography enthusiasts can anticipate the arrival of four new Chinese lenses designed for Nikon cameras, promising to expand creative possibilities. • Venus Optics is preparing to unveil the Laowa 15mm f/5 FFII Cookie lens, boasting a full-frame des
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Par Excellence
✓ Camera body + body cap ✓ Detachable Electronic Viewfinder (EVF-GFX3) ✓ Battery ✓ USB-C Dock/Charging adapter ✓ USB C to USB-C cable ✓ Converters ✓ Hot-shoe cover ✓ Neck strap ✓ User Manual The Fujifilm medium format GFX 100 II was launched in India
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Postcards From South Tamilnadu
Srini Swaminathan calls himself an Explorer, Educator and a Golden Retriever (because he is ‘fur’ever curious about the world!) Having started his career in the oilfield rigs and platforms, Srini has tra’well’ed to 44 countries – some for work, some
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EOS M Series To Be Phased Out In UK And US
Canon enthusiasts witnessed a significant development as the renowned camera manufacturer unveiled its full-frame mirrorless EOS RF system in October 2018. This launch, featuring a new lens mount, sparked speculation about the fate of the Canon EOS M
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Top 10 Best Selling Camera And Lenses - 2023
Yodobashi Cameras of Japan has released their list of the best selling cameras in Japan in 2023. • Sony A 7 IV• Nikon Z 8• Sony A 7 R V• Canon EOS R 6 II• Sony A 7 IV Kit• Nikon ZFc• Nikon Z 50 kit• Canon EOS R 50• Sony FX 3• Nikon Z 9 Yodobashi als
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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. This significant update brings a plethora of highly anticipated features and enhancemen
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Unveiling The Enigma
Steve Winter has been a photographer for National Geographic for over two decades, he specializes in wildlife, and particularly, big cats. He is a Nat Geo Explorer and he’s been named BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and BBC Wildlife Photojourna
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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. Utilizing innovative camera technology and software, the team has unlocked the abi
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