October 10, 2024
The prestigious TIPA World Awards ceremony, a highlight in the global photo and imaging industry, took place on October 10, 2024, at the Salon de la Photo in Paris, France. This event, hosted by TIPA Chairman Thomas Gerwers, marked a significant milestone as it celebrated the latest innovations and achievements in photo and imaging technology. Attended by representatives from the 40 winning companies, the ceremony showcased the results of a year-long effort involving rigorous research, testing, and evaluation by TIPA members.
In a special addition to this year’s event, the Photographers’ Choice Awards were introduced for the first time. This new initiative, conducted through an online poll among readers of TIPA member magazines, highlighted the public’s favourites across four major product categories.
The announcement of these awards underscores TIPA’s ongoing commitment to engaging with photography enthusiasts and professionals, reflecting their preferences in the dynamic world of imaging technology.
Photographers’ Choice 2024 – Winning Products:
- Favourite Camera of the Year: Nikon Z 8
- Favourite Lens of the Year: Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
- Favourite Accessory of the Year: BenQ PhotoVue SW272U 4K Photo Editing Monitor
- Favourite Software of the Year: DxO Photolab 7 Elite
These selections reflect the preferences and votes of TIPA member magazine readers, offering insight into the products that photographers themselves regard as top-tier in the market.
In his opening remarks, Thomas Gerwers highlighted the role of TIPA member publications in shaping industry trends and fostering an informed community of consumers. He emphasized the relevance of TIPA’s efforts in recognizing products that keep pace with technological advancements and market demands.
Baudouin Prové, President of the Salon de la Photo, also welcomed attendees, expressing pride in hosting the TIPA World Awards ceremony in Paris for the first time. The event was further enriched by the presentation of the TIPA 2024 Reader Survey results, which provided insightsinto the engagement and purchasing intentions of photo and imaging enthusiasts. The survey revealed key trends, such as the growing interest in mirrorless camera systems, lenses, and accessories, and the strong recognition of the TIPA World Award logo as a mark of quality.
The awards presentation concluded with a group photo of the winning company representatives, celebrating their contributions to the industry. Products honoured at the ceremony included a diverse range of cameras, lenses, software, and accessories, showcasing the breadth of innovation across 40 award categories.
Said Thomas Gerwers, Chairman of the Technical Image Press Association, “For the past 30 years, TIPA has been presenting the annual World Awards for the best photographic and imaging products. For the first time, readers of TIPA member publications had the chance to choose their favourites from these award winning products. The results were clear, and I congratulate the winners on behalf of TIPA on their double victory.”
For a detailed list of TIPA World Award 2024 winners, the results of the TIPA 2024 Reader Survey, and information on the Photographers’ Choice Awards, please visit www.tipa.com.
For more information on Salon de la Photo please go to www.lesalondelaphoto.com.