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We enter the month of August with the Covid virus still in full swing, in parts of India. The boredom caused by the lockdown restrictions is relieved by the news that the photo majors are out, launching exciting new products. This month, we have thre

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Olympus has announced an updated M.Zuiko digital lens roadmap, outlining plans to expand the M.Zuiko lens line-up and including an update of anticipated availability of the previously announced M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro super

Rocket Lab has announced that it experienced an anomaly during its 13th Electron mission titled ‘Pics or it didn’t happen’, resulting in the loss of its vehicle containing Canon’s CE-SAT-IB satellite camera. The payloads onboard the vehicle ‘Electron

Fujifilm has announced the launch of Fujinon GF 30mm f/3.5 R WR, a wide-angle prime lens with a focal length equivalent of 24mm (in the 35mm film format) for the Fujifilm GFX System of large format digital cameras. The lens consists of thirteen lens

Fujifilm has announced the availability of its highly-anticipated firmware update for the GFX System. This firmware update provides significant additional capabilities to each GFX System digital camera for photography, as well as new capabilities for

The World Photography Organisation has announced the submissions for the fourteenth edition of the Sony World Photography Awards from July 1, 2020. Entry to the Awards is completely free and photographers will be judged anonymously by a panel of indu

Venus Optics has unveiled the new Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens for full frame cameras. The company’s 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 lens is currently the world’s widest zoom lens for full frame cameras. Featuring a 135° angle of view, the 9mm is currently the wides

Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) has released the new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 for Canon EF mount cameras. The 50mm has a different optical design from its mirrorless version and is reportedly, the world’s only f/0.95 lens designed for D-SLR cameras

Fujifilm is reported to have developed a game changing photo paper. The Album Paper XS Ultra Thin 135 μm paper is available in Glossy and Lusture surface option in the size of 8-inch and 12-inch rolls. The paper is reportedly designed for high-qualit

Fujifilm has announced the availability of the macOS version of Fujifilm X Webcam software for turning the X Series and GFX System digital cameras into webcams on Mac computers. Users can install the software on any Mac computer and connect it to a s

Olympus has launched the OM-D Webcam Beta utility programme for turning Olympus OM-D cameras into webcams. This programme is only available for Windows 10 computers (both 32 bit and 64 bit) and is compatible with the E-M1X, E-M1, E-M1 Mark II, E-M1 M

Tokina has announced the sales release of SZX Super Tele 400mm f/8 Reflex MF lens from August 7, 2020 onwards. The 400mm incorporates a catadioptric type optical design, with a constant f/8 aperture. The lens offers compact alternative to standard te

Sirui has announced that it will launch a 35mm f/1.8 1.33x anamorphic lens. The new lens has been designed for APS-C and MFT sensors and will be available in MFT mounts only. However, recent reports suggest that adapters will be available for Sony E,

Nikon, a shareholder of Berkeley Lights, Inc., has released a notice that it is expecting to record valuation gains on investment securities of approximately JPY 5.8 billion in the consolidated financial results for the half year ending March 31, 202

Sony has announced the establishment of the Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19, a USD 100 million fund to support those around the world affected by the COVID-19 virus. Through this fund, Sony is providing support in three areas i.e. assistance for

Fujifilm is reportedly making a donation of JPY 10 million in total to Kumamoto Prefecture for the people affected by heavy rainfall in the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, in July, 2020. Additionally, Fujifilm will donate 1,000 bottles of its han

APAC photography institute is organising its ninth Photofry photography contest, which is divided is into three subjects. The contest is open to everyone and a maximum of five entries, per subject will be acceptable for each contestant. The subjects

Dell has announced the launch of the new Precision 5550 mobile workstation in India. It is developed for professional creators and engineers and features up to HDR400, 4-sided Infinity-Edge 16:10 aspect ratio display and a top bezel infrared camera f

Nikon has launched the new Nikon Z5 camera with Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens, a compact and light-weight solution for social media content creators. The Z 5 is compact and lightweight camera, weighing approximately 675g. It comes with 5-axis in-came

Corning has introduced its latest breakthrough in glass technology with the Gorilla Glass Victus. The latest Gorilla glass has been built to prolong durability and prevent damage caused by breakage and scratches to the devices. The Gorilla Glass Vict

Republic of Gamers (ROG), a sub-brand of ASUS, has announced the ROG Phone 3. The new smartphone uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G mobile platform with advanced 5G mobile communications and Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming capabilities. The chipse

Vivo has unveiled the X50 and X50 Pro in its new X50 series of flagship smartphones for professional photography. The X50 Pro supports 5G connectivity and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. Both smartphones feature flexible screens tha

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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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