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Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Open Competition Winners Announced
The Photography Awards has announced the 10 category winners and shortlisted photographers The Sony World Photography Awards has announced the 10 category winners and shortlisted photographers of its 2026 Open competition, recognising the best single images captured in 2025. Now in its 19th year, the Open competition highlights the strength of individual photographs and their…
Fujinon XF2X TC WR Teleconverter
Fujifilm announce that the new Fujinon Teleconverter XF2X TC WR, a teleconverter extending the telephoto area of some X Mount lenses, will be added to the mirrorless digital camera “X-Series” interchangeable lens line-up in June 2016. The Fujinon Teleconverter XF2X TC WR is a high-performance teleconverter capable of multiplying the focal length of mounted lenses…
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS is a compact superzoom camera designed to get you closer to the action, thanks to a new 25x optical zoom. This stylish camera is perfect for capturing precious moments, when a smartphone snap simply won’t cut it, thanks to the 20.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4+ processor. With intuitive handling…
Leica M-D, a new rangefinder camera
With the Leica M-D (Typ 262), Leica adds a further model to the Leica rangefinder system. Together with the Leica M and M-P (Typ 240), the Leica M (Typ 262) and the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246), this increases the number of digital M-Generation cameras to five. The Leica M-D is the first serial production…
Nikon D5 and D500 digital SLR cameras receive the Red Dot Award
Two Nikon digital SLR cameras, the D5 and D500, have been awarded the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016, sponsored by Germany’s Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen. The Red Dot Award: Product Design is a world-class award presented to products released over the past two years that exhibit superiority in terms of a total of nine…
Hasselblad H6D new medium format camera
The new Hasselblad H6D medium format camera features a brand new electronic platform, capable of handling the largest file throughput with speed and ease. In addition to the already superb 50MP CMOS sensor, experience incredible detail from the new 100MP option. The H6D builds on Hasselblad’s existing modular design offering flexibility and convenience for a…
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Fix or interchangeable lens?
You no longer have to decide which is the best camera, whatever camera you select is “good.” The advanced optical technology ensures that virtually all digital camera takes excellent pictures. After the perfect picture Think about what do you want to photograph (for example, family or sports), and for what uses (print or sharing photos…
Macro lens for portrait photography
A 21. század fotósainak tükörreflexes gépein túlnyomórészt zoom objektíveket láthatunk. Bár ezek az optikák hatalmas előnyt jelentenek a gyorsaságban, egyes tulajdonságaik bizonyos esetekben korlátozhatják lehetőségeinket. Egy jó portréhoz, makró felvételhez vagy szegényes fényviszonyok között nagyobb sikerrel használhatunk fix fókuszú objektívet, amelyek közül most egy 60 és egy 90 mm-es, nagy fényerejű makrót teszteltünk a Tamron…
Seven creative photo tips
The video of COOPH magazine below shows seven creative photography tips how can we make our photos more interesting and exciting. They illustrate a simple application that anybody can make at home and do not need to have expensive equipment, yet interesting, creative effects and applications can be created with them. Leo Rosas photographer and…
Fill flash photography
Ha a fény nem a megfelelő irányból érkezik Sok esetben – különösen a szabadban – nincs lehetőségünk a rendelkezésre álló fő világítás irányának megváltoztatására, így – főképp erős fényben – a téma megvilágításával ellentétes oldalon zavaróan éles árnyékok keletkezhetnek. Ezt derítőlap, vagy vaku használatával kerülhetjük el. A fényképezőgépen rögzített vaku a legtöbb esetben kevés ahhoz,…
Obi van – lens tips
How to choose the best lens to the subject Azt, hogy milyen objektívet választunk a felvétel elkészítéséhez, főképp az határozza meg, hogyan is szeretnénk megkomponálni képünket, mit akarunk a szemlélőnek elmondani vele. A képet tehát a téma meglátása után meg kell terveznünk, azaz a fejünkben már látnunk kell a kész fotót, mielőtt táskánkba nyúlnánk, hogy…
Essential Makeup Tips for HD Photography: A Professional Guide
In the era of High Definition (HD) and 4K/8K cameras, every detail is visible. Professional photography requires a specific makeup approach to ensure the skin looks flawless yet natural under intense studio lighting. Whether you are a photographer advising your models or a makeup artist, these industry secrets will help you achieve the perfect camera-ready…
PHOTOGRAPHY – LAST CENTURY
André Kertész: The Wisdom of Staying an Amateur
André Kertész believed that true happiness in photography lies in the lack of compromise. Discover why the world-renowned master recommended staying an ‘amateur’ to preserve your artistic soul
Brassaï, The eye of Paris
Brassaï, originally as Gyula Halász, Hungarian-born French photographer, painter, writer, film artist. The artist was born in Brasov on September 9, 1899 from Armenian mother and Hungarian father. Brassai studied fine art in Budapest and in Berlin with interruptions between 1918 and 1922. After graduating, he went to Paris to try his luck at the…
Sándor Pusztai: The Lifeguard Behind the Lens
Sándor Pusztai was born on November 30, 1899, in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, as Sándor Pelach, the eldest of seven children. In his youth, he possessed a passion for singing and briefly considered a career as an opera singer. However, his father disapproved, famously stating he was “not raising gentlemen.” As his parents leased and operated various…
Lucien Hervé: The Geometry of Light and Architecture
A retrospective of Lucien Hervé, one of the most significant architectural photographers of the 20th century, exploring his unique vision of man, buildings, and abstraction.
Martin Munkacsi: The Pioneer of Action and Fashion Photography
Martin Munkacsi was the highest-paid star photographer of his time, bringing movement to fashion and influencing the greatest masters of the 20th century.
Károly Escher: The Master of Hungarian Photojournalism
While many great Hungarian photographers emigrated, Károly Escher stayed home to elevate reportage to fine art. Discover the man who captured both the elite and the destitute with his faithful Contax.
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Fujinon XF2X TC WR Teleconverter
Fujifilm announce that the new Fujinon Teleconverter XF2X TC WR, a teleconverter extending the telephoto area of some X Mount lenses, will be added to the mirrorless digital camera “X-Series” interchangeable lens line-up in June 2016. The Fujinon Teleconverter XF2X TC WR is a high-performance teleconverter capable of multiplying the focal length of mounted lenses…
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS is a compact superzoom camera designed to get you closer to the action, thanks to a new 25x optical zoom. This stylish camera is perfect for capturing precious moments, when a smartphone snap simply won’t cut it, thanks to the 20.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4+ processor. With intuitive handling…
Leica M-D, a new rangefinder camera
With the Leica M-D (Typ 262), Leica adds a further model to the Leica rangefinder system. Together with the Leica M and M-P (Typ 240), the Leica M (Typ 262) and the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246), this increases the number of digital M-Generation cameras to five. The Leica M-D is the first serial production…
Hasselblad H6D new medium format camera
The new Hasselblad H6D medium format camera features a brand new electronic platform, capable of handling the largest file throughput with speed and ease. In addition to the already superb 50MP CMOS sensor, experience incredible detail from the new 100MP option. The H6D builds on Hasselblad’s existing modular design offering flexibility and convenience for a…
Olympus Tough TG-870
The Olympus Tough TG-870 – Whatever the conditions: great photos, ready to share, anytime, anywhere – Sure, even the average phone takes ok images a lot of the time, but what about those times and places where your precious phone can’t handle the conditions? When you are having fun in the pool or hanging tough…
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Limited Edition
In the new Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Limited Edition, retro design meets world-first technology – When Olympus announces a new Limited Edition OM-D, design enthusiasts know they’re in for an exceptional visual treat. The OM-D E-M10 Mark II Limited Edition offers all the high-tech fireworks of the awarded OM-D E-M10 Mark II, but stands…
