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BEST INKJET MEDIA: PHOTOGRAPHIC FINISH
BEST IMAGE EDITING SOFTWARE
BEST IMAGING MONITOR
BEST EXTERNAL STORAGE DEVICE
WINNER Lexar Professional SL100 Pro Portable SSD
WINNER BenQ Photovue SW321C Pro 32in IPS The BenQ Photovue SW321C is a 32-inch 4K monitor offering 99% Adobe RGB and 100% sRGB for accurate colour editing. Its uniformity tech, anti- glare coating and HDR support ensure consistent, professional-grade performance. ALSO NOMINATED: Asus Proart Display PA348CGV 34in IPS BenQ Photovue SW272U Eizo Coloredge CG2700X 27in IPS Philips Ultrawide LCD 346E2LAE/01 34in
Sleek and portable, the Lexar Professional SL100 Pro offers rapid data transfer speeds of up to 900MB/s. Its durable metal casing protects against drops and impacts, while its compact design ensures easy portability. With capacities up to 1TB, it’s perfect for photographers needing reliable storage on the go. ALSO NOMINATED: Angelbird SSD2GO PKT MK2 Lacie Mobile SSD Secure PNY Pro Elite USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C Portable SSD
WINNER Hahnemühle Photo Silk Baryta X 310
Hahnemühle’s Photo Silk Baryta X 310 combines the look and feel of traditional darkroom prints with the advantages of modern inkjet technology. Its silky gloss finish and excellent colour depth make it ideal for professional photographers looking to elevate their work. The paper’s baryta coating enhances both contrast and sharpness, bringing out every detail in the image. Additionally, its acid-free base ensures that prints are durable, offering archival longevity for years to come. ALSO NOMINATED: Canson Infinity Baryta Prestige II 340gsm Dupli Spectrajet Photo Lustre Double Sided 250gsm
WINNER Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC
Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch USB 3.2 Sandisk Professional G-Drive Pro SSD Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 Synology DS223
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC is a cornerstone for photographers, offering powerful editing tools and seamless workflow integration. Its non-destructive editing capabilities, advanced colour correction and organisational features enable efficient image enhancement and management. Regular updates and Creative Cloud integration keep it at the cutting edge of photo editing technology.
Viewsonic VP3881a 38in IPS Viewsonic VP2786-4K 27in IPS Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
ALSO NOMINATED: ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2024 Adobe Premiere Pro Anthropics Portrait Pro 24 Apple Final Cut Pro
Epson Traditional Photo Paper Fotospeed Platinum Baryta 300 Fotospeed PF Lustre 310 Hahnemühle Bamboo Gloss Baryta Innova Exhibition Photo Baryta 310gsm Marrutt Pro Photo Gloss 265gsm Olmec Photo Gloss Heavyweight 260gsm Permajet FB Royal Gloss 310 Permajet Heritage Baryta Rag 310
The PNY Pro Elite USB 3.1 Gen 2 delivers strong performance in a small form factor. With speeds of up to 890MB/s and a rugged design, we loved the peace of mind it gave on a day-to-day basis. It’s a super option for fast and reliable storage on location. EDITOR’S CHOICE PNY Pro Elite USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C Portable SSD
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Cyberlink Photodirector 365 DxO Photolab 7 ON1 Photo Raw Phase One Capture One Pro
Eizo’s Coloredge CG2700X is a high-end 27- inch monitor for pros, offering excellent colour accuracy and 4K resolution. Built-in calibration tools and a wide colour gamut mean it’s great for demanding post-production work. EDITOR’S CHOICE Eizo Coloredge CG2700X 27in IPS
Retouch4me plug-ins Serif Affinity Photo 2 Skylum Luminar Neo
BEST PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTER
WINNER Epson Ecotank ET-8550
The Epson Ecotank ET-8550 redefines home printing with refillable ink tanks, offering affordable, vibrant A3+ prints. Its six-colour ink system supports various media, while wireless connectivity and an eco- friendly design enhance usability and sustainability.
EDITOR’S CHOICE Serif Affinity Photo 2
EDITOR’S CHOICE Innova Exhibition Photo Baryta 310gsm
EDITOR’S CHOICE Citizen CX-02
Serif Affinity Photo 2 provides a great alternative to Adobe for image editing. It offers an impressive array of professional- grade tools at an accessible, one-off price point – no subscriptions here. Its intuitive interface and comprehensive feature set, including advanced retouching and HDR merging, make it an asset for photographers seeking versatility in their editing software.
ALSO NOMINATED: Canon ImagePrograf Pro-300 Canon ImagePrograf Pro-1000 Citizen CX-02 DNP DS-RX1HS
The professional-quality prints delivered by the Citizen CX-02 are impressive enough, but when you also consider its portable design, you get something special. Great for event photographers, this printer reliably produces stunning prints, making it crucial for on-site printing and a perfect upsell for event pros.
Innova’s Exhibition Photo Baryta 310gsm delivers breathtaking prints with rich blacks and vibrant colours that truly stand out. Its smooth finish and sturdy feel impressed us, making it an excellent choice for creating gallery-quality presentations that demand both visual and tactile excellence.
Epson Surecolor SC-P700 Epson Surecolor P5300 Fujifilm ASK-300
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