Let's find out about a photo contest held by a camera manufacturer

 There are still many photo contests held all over the world today. However, not many companies manufacture cameras from film cameras to digital cameras. I would like to introduce a photo contest held by camera manufacturers.


1. Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA)

This photo contest is held by Leica, a very well-known camera brand. LOBA expects to host its 44th photo contest this year in 2024. There has been no notice of the contest yet, and 12 series were selected as official selections in last year's contest and final screening is underway. 

The photo exhibition has shifted from a general contest to a recommendation contest recommended by experts starting in 2020. The Leica Oskar Barnack Newcomer Award for those under 30 is also available with proposals submitted by international institutions and universities.

For this reason, it is very unfortunate that the support of little-known rookies has become virtually impossible. 


https://www.leica-oskar-barnack-award.com/en/


2. Canon Photo Contest

Canon is a major camera manufacturer that competes for first and second place in camera sales worldwide. By the way, Canon is only conducting regional and irregular contests, not regular contests, so it's a bit of a shame. 

CANON PHOTOMARATHON was a contest in East Asia, the last of which was in 2019 and the New Cosmos of Photography was a canon-funded photo exhibition in Japan since 1991, but it ended in 2021.

As far as I know, the Canon Redline Challenge held at Canon Europa N.V. was held last year and will be held this year as well. However, the application period is very short at 2023.08.19-09.16, and only one work can be supported, and other camera photos can be supported, so please make a note on the calendar if you are interested.


https://www.canon.co.uk/get-involved/redline-challenge/


Here in South Korea where I live, there is a contest for college students called the Future Writers Award. In 2022, Canon Korea received applications for a week in early November, and in 2023, They received applications for the third week of August. The schedule is so uncertain.


3. Nikon Photo Contest

The Nikon Photo Contest is largely divided into two areas. Let me introduce these two.

 3-1 Nikon Photo Contest International

Nikon Photo Contest International has been selecting excellent works from photographers from all over the world since 1969. Nikon has been conducting this contest since its days as a film camera and continues to switch to a digital camera.

Every year, each contest has its own theme, and there is a separate short film category.  When applying for this contest, it is important to note that it must be taken by an individual who is not disclosed in print media or the web, and that personal blogs or SNS posts can be posted. In the past, personal blogs and SNS-posted works were not supported, but they have changed. 

Usually, other contests have a dedicated system for applications, but Nikon Contes is a little inconvenient because it has to fill out a separate document form and submit it by e-mail.

https://www.nikon-photocontest.com/en/


 3-2 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition

This photo contest is a bit of an unusual one. Because it's a contest that only covers optical micrographs. Normal macrophotography is not supportable. I think it's like a contest to support scientists.

And the contest is managed in New York, the U.S., and you can apply online. Each person can support three pieces of artwork. The application period is 2023.09.01-2024.04.30.


https://enter.nikonsmallworld.com


4. Sony World Photography Awards

Sony, a leading camera manufacturer, holds the largest photo contest every year. I've introduced it many times in my writing, so I'll replace it with that.

https://idea0404.blogspot.com/2024/03/world-best-top-4-photography.html


5. Fujifilm Photo Contest

Fujifilm, which manufactures cameras that I usually use, continues to hold photo contests suitable for each country. I'll show you some of them and have a simple link.

* URBAN Photo Awards - Italy



* FUJIFILM MOMENT STREET PHOTO AWARDS - CzΔ™stochowa (Poland)


* GFX Challenge Program - Global

This program submits plans on how to use these products as proposals to promote GFX products, selects them, rents out actual camera systems, and shares the results. The process is conducted by dividing regions worldwide. Last year, the application period was 2023.08.14 - 2023.10.15. If selected, it is worth a try as it is a program that supports both prize money and exhibitions.


https://fujifilm-x.com/global/special/gfx-challenge-program



6. GR PHOTO FESTIVAL

The photo contest began in 2022 and has a slightly different propensity than other contests. There are no prizes or prize money, with 10 professional photographers selected as judges selecting three pictures each. Also, the submission period for last year's GR series is 2023. 10.02-12.24. Each person can apply for three works and there is no registration fee.


https://www.ricoh-imaging.com/kr/grphotofestival/2023/


7. Olympus Photo Contest

Image of the Year Award 

This Olympus Photo Contest is a contest that only covers micrographs. This contest can be seen as similar to Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. The deadline is just around the corner. Please refer to this year's application by April 30, 2024.


8. Hasselblad Masters competition

This is a photo contest held by PHASEONE, which is famous for its medium-sized cameras and capture-one photo editing programs. 

This is a photo contest that began in 2001 and can be supported in six categories and cannot support works that have been awarded in other contests.

" 2.7.7. Images that have been awarded in other photo competitions (e.g. Sony World Photography Awards, Nikon Photo Contest, IPA, Skypixel Photo Contest, World Press Photo Contest, Trierenberg Super Circuit) and previous Hasselblad Masters are not eligible for this competition. "

You can support three pieces in one category for free. 

The last application period for the contest was 2023.12.12 - 2024.02.29.

Separately, 500px.com has received applications from the app itself. The finalist will be released on April 19th, so you'll be able to see it if you wait a little bit.



So far, I've learned about photography contests held by companies that manufacture cameras around the world. I hope this has helped you a lot.

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