"Asahi Camera 100th Anniversary Issue" Goes on Sale July 21! / Theme: "Inheritance of Tradition and the Current State of Photography," Re-examining the Meaning of Photography in the Age of SNS and AI
Asahi Shimbun Publications will release the "Asahi Camera 100th Anniversary Issue" on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, six years after the magazine ceased publication. The theme is "Inheritance of Tradition and the Current State of Photography." It will examine the position and challenges of photography and cameras in the age of SNS and AI from multiple angles, and is packed with shooting know-how based on the latest technology. The price is 1,650 yen (1,500 yen plus 10% tax).
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Asahi Shimbun Publications will release the "Asahi Camera 100th Anniversary Issue" on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, six years after the magazine ceased publication. The theme is "Inheritance of Tradition and the Current State of Photography." It is not merely a retrospective. With the concept of "what if Asahi Camera existed in the current era," it will examine the position and challenges of photography and cameras in the age of SNS and AI from multiple angles. It is also packed with shooting know-how based on the latest technology (honorifics omitted).
Gravure
A collaboration of masterpieces and new works by famous photographers: snapshots, portraits, animals, railways...
Survive the Age of SNS and AI! Survival Strategy 2026 for Photographers and Photography Enthusiasts
[Part 1] Snapshots Are Not Dead!
- Latest works and interview with Takehiko Nakato, a pioneer of street snapshots
- Unmissable "Snapshot Photography" Laws & Etiquette 2026 Revised Edition
- No More Confusion When Publishing Photos! Thorough Explanation of "Portrait Rights Guidelines"
[Part 2] What Does AI Change About Photography?
- "The Structure of Seeing" Changed by AI by Toshiya Murakoshi
- Real or AI-Generated? The Capability of "C2PA" for Verifying Authenticity
- "Introduction to Photography Copyright in the AI Era" to Avoid Being a Perpetrator or Victim
- How Does the Latest Technology Change Creative Work? by Tetsuro Shimizu and Yasushi Sukegawa
On Taking Portraits
Includes introductions of works and interviews on shooting know-how by five photographers. What are the thoughts on portrait photography of photographers who have been active at the forefront in gravure, SNS, and lifework? Photographers such as Hideki Kawano and Seiichi Uozumi.
Photographers and Photographic Expression in the SNS Era
Introduces works, styles, shooting techniques, and expression know-how of photographers who are popular on SNS.
Video Feature
Cameras and lenses have evolved dramatically in recent years. What is the creative process that leverages photography know-how from the perspective of shooting video with a still camera? Photographer Koji Ueda discusses video expression.
Color Control to Expand Photographic Expression
"Photographs" Are Complete Only When Preserved
Why Print Now? (Mitsugu Onishi, Miho Komuro) / ZINE as a DIY Printed Matter: Interview with Photographer Koji Onaka on the Meaning of Self-Publishing
The 100 Years of Photography Seen by Asahi Camera, and Towards the Next 100 Years
The 100-year trajectory since its founding and future prospects / "Era and Photography" seen through Kimura Ihei Award-winning works / Noboru Yamagishi "To the Next Generation of Photographers"
"Asahi Camera 100th Anniversary Issue"
Price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen + 10% tax)
Release: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4022727683
Gravure
A collaboration of masterpieces and new works by famous photographers: snapshots, portraits, animals, railways...
Survive the Age of SNS and AI! Survival Strategy 2026 for Photographers and Photography Enthusiasts
[Part 1] Snapshots Are Not Dead!
- Latest works and interview with Takehiko Nakato, a pioneer of street snapshots
- Unmissable "Snapshot Photography" Laws & Etiquette 2026 Revised Edition
- No More Confusion When Publishing Photos! Thorough Explanation of "Portrait Rights Guidelines"
[Part 2] What Does AI Change About Photography?
- "The Structure of Seeing" Changed by AI by Toshiya Murakoshi
- Real or AI-Generated? The Capability of "C2PA" for Verifying Authenticity
- "Introduction to Photography Copyright in the AI Era" to Avoid Being a Perpetrator or Victim
- How Does the Latest Technology Change Creative Work? by Tetsuro Shimizu and Yasushi Sukegawa
On Taking Portraits
Includes introductions of works and interviews on shooting know-how by five photographers. What are the thoughts on portrait photography of photographers who have been active at the forefront in gravure, SNS, and lifework? Photographers such as Hideki Kawano and Seiichi Uozumi.
Photographers and Photographic Expression in the SNS Era
Introduces works, styles, shooting techniques, and expression know-how of photographers who are popular on SNS.
Video Feature
Cameras and lenses have evolved dramatically in recent years. What is the creative process that leverages photography know-how from the perspective of shooting video with a still camera? Photographer Koji Ueda discusses video expression.
Color Control to Expand Photographic Expression
"Photographs" Are Complete Only When Preserved
Why Print Now? (Mitsugu Onishi, Miho Komuro) / ZINE as a DIY Printed Matter: Interview with Photographer Koji Onaka on the Meaning of Self-Publishing
The 100 Years of Photography Seen by Asahi Camera, and Towards the Next 100 Years
The 100-year trajectory since its founding and future prospects / "Era and Photography" seen through Kimura Ihei Award-winning works / Noboru Yamagishi "To the Next Generation of Photographers"
"Asahi Camera 100th Anniversary Issue"
Price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen + 10% tax)
Release: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4022727683
FAQ
Where can I buy this commemorative issue?
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How many pages does this commemorative issue have?
The number of pages is not mentioned in the article.
Whose works are featured in this issue?
Works by many photographers including Takehiko Nakato, Hideki Kawano, Seiichi Uozumi, Koji Ueda, and Koji Onaka are featured.