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The TIPA benchmark
TIPA’s World Awards provide the only reference guide you need for industry quality WORDS BY PETE TOWNSHEND
Read all about why the TIPA judges chose some of this year’s winners and what makes them the best in their class. With a whopping 40 categories, plus a special award, we don’t have the space to cover every winner, but there’s a full list on page 7. To learn more about the association and the World Awards, visit TIPA’s website. tipa.com
BEST MEDIUM FORMAT CAMERA FUJIFILM GFX100RF WHAT THE JUDGES SAID:
“Blending the stunning image quality of medium format with the sleek, portable design of a rangefinder-style body, this mirrorless camera is built for professionals who refuse to compromise. Featuring an incredible 102-megapixel sensor, the GFX100RF captures breathtaking detail, rich dynamic range and outstanding low-light performance.”
BEST APS-C ENTHUSIAST CAMERA Nikon Z 50II WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: “A perfect introduction to the creative charms of a real camera, the compact and affordable Z 50II offers opportunities to learn about features and functions found in advanced Nikon mirrorless cameras. With a 20.9-megapixel APS-C sensor and the powerful Expeed 7 processor, it delivers great image quality and fast 30fps shooting.”
BEST PREMIUM CAMERA Sigma BF WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: “While many of today’s camera offerings sport multiple buttons and dials needed to access extensive and often complicated menus, the Sigma BF stands apart in a way that makes it radically simple. It begins with the design – a unibody construction carved from an aluminium ingot – a highly attractive look that will surely turn heads.”
BEST MICRO FOUR THIRDS CAMERA OM SYSTEM OM-3 WHAT THE JUDGES SAID:
“The saying ‘the best camera is the one you have with you’ is particularly apt when applied to this lightweight, retro-style camera, making it an attractive and eminently portable constant companion for day-to-day or extended travel journey photography. Its design and build evoke classic styling with simplified controls, yet it offers access to a host of state-of-the-art, modern-day still and video features.”
BEST FULL-FRAME HYBRID CAMERA Canon EOS R5 Mark II WHAT THE JUDGES SAID:
“This upgraded pro and very-advanced-enthusiast camera utilises the latest technology in connectivity, controls and recording options. Its new 45-megapixel stacked sensor offers high-precision autofocus with selective eye control – even for photographers wearing glasses – and numerous clever and useful shooting aids, including smart tracking of ‘registered’ subjects, such as a bride coming down the aisle or a star player on a soccer pitch.”
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