Smart Photography November 2022

WE ARE GLUED TO THE GLOBAL IMAGING INDUSTRY Our team is updated with all the benchmarks and road blocks that the field of photography and imaging across the globe experiences. This helps us record the changes in the global perspective, thus making us the first to predict which products will be a rage in the Indian markets. WE’RE IMPARTIAL Loyalty towards our readers is a given, and their best interests are always on our mind. Every verdict is honest and not influenced by advertisers or personal favourites. So when we say a product is a ‘BEST BUY’, then, it is just that! OUR TESTS ARE CONDUCTED BY EXPERTS All equipment go through a series of tests at the hands of our experts. Our reviewers are experts in the field of photography across the country and…

Write to us at: Smart Photography, Next Gen Publishing Pvt. Ltd., 608, Trade World, 6th floor, C wing, Kamala Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai - 400 013 E-mail: sp@nextgenpublishing.net Dear Editor, I started taking an interest in photography since the last three months. Currently I know almost nothing of photography but I came across Smart Photography’s October 2022 issue wherein Mr. Arun Babu of Fujifilm India explained the reasons why you should choose a mirrorless camera. I am going to save some money and get one as soon as I can. Regards, Ramesh Kumar, Patna We are sure that you’ll fall in love with photography pretty soon. Regards, Smart Photography Dear Editor, I am interested in street photography but I don’t have a D-SLR. Every month I see the photos in the magazine and want to send my…

Adobe unveiled new additions to the Lightroom suite of products that make it easier to use masking workflows, remove unwanted elements, and apply presets with AI masks on mobile. The latest updates are rolling out to Lightroom on Win/Mac, Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera Raw (ACR), iOS, Android, iPadOS, ChromeOS, and Web. The features include more advanced AI-powered masking options including Select People, Select Objects, and one-click Select Background. Editing and retouching portraits is now easier with the new Select People. Powered by Adobe Sensei, Select People can detect and generate high-quality masks for individuals or groups in any portrait. Specific body parts like face skin, body skin, eyes, teeth, lips, hair, and more can also be selected. Select People can detect and create masks for specific parts of a portrait, while…

WE ARE GLUED TO THE GLOBAL IMAGING INDUSTRY Our team is updated with all the benchmarks and road blocks that the field of photography and imaging across the globe experiences. This helps us record the changes in the global perspective, thus making us the first to predict which products will be a rage in the Indian markets. WE’RE IMPARTIAL Loyalty towards our readers is a given, and their best interests are always on our mind. Every verdict is honest and not influenced by advertisers or personal favourites. So when we say a product is a ‘BEST BUY’, then, it is just that! OUR TESTS ARE CONDUCTED BY EXPERTS All equipment go through a series of tests at the hands of our experts. Our reviewers are experts in the field of…

Tamron has announced the launch of the 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The 20-40mm is a new fast-aperture standard zoom lens that can be easily carried around for everyday shooting for both still images and video. Designed for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, the lens was created for extreme portability that is ideal for everyday use. Starting from 20mm at the wide-angle end and covering up to 40mm in the standard focal range, it is the smallest and lightest in its class, according to Tamron. The lens incorporates Tamron’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive), an AF drive system using the linear motor focus mechanism. The VXD boasts superior quietness and agile performance and achieves high-speed and high precision autofocus.…

HP has today announced new solutions to help Print Service Providers (PSPs) meet high levels of demand, optimise work processes and grow their businesses by delivering innovative applications. The new 3.2m wide HP Latex 2700 printers take production efficiency to the next level, offering vivid colours at up to 89 m2/hr via symmetrical double printheads, which come equipped with automatic printhead cleaning technology. Users can take on high-margin jobs with 30 percent wider gamut at high speed, preserving media gloss and feel across a range of signage and décor applications, including thin films, vinyl and paper. The HP Latex 2700W printers offer the whitest white ink on the market at speeds of up to 54 m2/hr, allowing PSPs to produce high-margin applications on pre-coloured and transparent media. Automatic ink recirculation and white…