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Broncolor Unveils Pro Lighting Equipment

Swiss lighting innovator Broncolor has announced the launch of the next generation of professional lighting equipment.

Pro Macs Get Apple Silicon

Apple has introduced the new Mac Studio and Mac Pro. Mac Studio features M2 Max and M2 Ultra, while the Mac Pro features M2 Ultra.

Shield on the Field!

Portable SSDs have ben in the market for a long time, and Samsung’s T7 series of NVMe SSDs are among the most compact in these devices.

Pixel Junior

Google’s Pixel phones have been accepted widely for the clean stock Android experience and excellent cameras they sport.

An Ornate Maze

Realme has been absent from our test bench for a while, but the brand came up with the 11 Pro+ recently. The phone boasts a 200-megapixel camera along with premium design. The device surely looks a stunner, but does it live up to the hype? Let’s find out.

The Red Dot Returns

A red dot of vermillion on the forehead assumes great significance in the Indian culture, but apart from that, a camera’s head plate is probably the most coveted position where a humble red dot can assume iconic status.

Second to None

Nikon’s flagship mirrorless camera – the Z9 – was announced worldwide in end October 2021 and reviewed by Smart Photography in March 2022. The Z9 almost immediately became the favourite of Nikon users and several prospective buyers had to wait for over a year to own one.

PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY

Hi, I am Vishesh Kanani, an accomplished photographer and videographer with a focus on commercial and travel projects. My portfolio includes diverse subject matter such as products, food, interiors, industrial, fashion, documentaries, and corporate photography. I earned my photography diploma from the esteemed Shari Academy of Professional Photography, where I received the Best Splash Photography award and the Dean’s Award. My work has also been recognized and featured in various news articles, magazines, and blogs. For me, simplicity and efficiency are the keys to success. With over 8 years of experience in all aspects of photography, I have developed a reputation for delivering exceptional results. Based in Mumbai, India, I continue to push the boundaries of this craft and create stunning visual content.

PHOTOGRAPHING BUTTERFLIES

Macro’ photography ideally means showcasing something larger than its original size. This calls for the lens to be very close to the subject – merely a few Centimeters away.

Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro Now Available On iPad

Apple has unveiled Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad

Convertible Companion

Most photographers are avid travellers and like to move around without too much load added to the already heavy cameras, lenses, and accessories

A Versatile, Top-notch Lens

The Sony FE 20-70 mm f/4 G lens was introduced in India on 2nd February 2023. We are used to seeing mid-range zooms from various manufacturers with a focal range of 2470 mm

Handy

The three recently introduced Sigma Contemporary lenses for the Nikon Z mount – the 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN, 30 mm f/1.4 DC DN and the 56 mm f/1.4 DC DN – can be described similarly as far as their build quality is concerned

Super Sixteen

Sigma had recently introduced three APS-C lenses (in Sony E-mount/Lmount, Canon EF-M mount, Fujifilm X-mount, and Micro Four Thirds) — 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, 30 mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary and 56 mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary. Now they have added the Nikon Z-mount

An extraordinarily compact and light super-telephoto lens!

While the official name does not include those two magical letters ‘PF’, the lens does use a Phase Fresnel element in its design

Flash and Shutter Speed

An electronic flash is an important accessory that most photographers add to their kit

MY WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES

Dheeraj Paul

BREATHTAKING PERSPECTIVES

The masters of the craft share their insights and photographs

Nikon Z8 Announced

Nikon India has introduced the Z 8, an agile mirrorless camera made for creative-filled narratives in videos and stills

Tamron's Ultra-wide-angle Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount

Tamron has announced the launch of the 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A 1 RXD (Model B060), a fast-aperture ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Fujifilm X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras

Portable Pro

Pro-G40 SSD Pro-G40 ₹34,999

Go With the Flow

Insta360 Flow ₹17,990

A super-speed Z mount portrait lens from Nikon!

Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.2 s ₹2,57,995

Exposure Compensation

Ashok Kandimalla has been in the photographic field for over three decades and has extensive experience in both film and digital photography. Being an electronics engineer by profession and a photographer, he possesses a unique and deep insight into the technical aspects of digital photography and equipment. He has published more than a 100 articles on photography and some of his writings have also been published in the well-known international magazine Popular Photography. An avid collector of photographic books and vintage cameras, Ashok has a keen interest in the history of photography and a passion for sharing his knowledge on photography through teaching and writing. He is the only Indian photographer to be featured on the Nikon Centenary website. He is presently working as a Management and Engineering consutant. He can be reached at kashokk@gmail.com.

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY

Chand Greetings! - I'm Sai Pradeep Chand M, a fashion and editorial photographer. Originally from the picturesque city of Visakhapatnam, fondly referred to as Vizag, I'm currently based in the bustling city of Bombay.

EXPLORING THE BIRD PARADISE: A JOURNEY THROUGH BHIGWAN'S WETLANDS

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Bhigwan, a beautiful bird sanctuary located in the outskirts of Mumbai, for a photography trip towards end of March 2023. As an avid bird photographer, I was excited to explore this area known for its diverse bird species.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Jagjit Singh is a professional photographer from Punjab, India.

Sony Launches Vlog Camera ZV-1F

Sony has announced their latest vlog camera, the ZV-1F. The camera is packed with creative power, easy-to-use vlogging functions, advanced connectivity, and eco-friendly features.

Samsung Unveils 4 TB T7 Shield Portable SSD

Samsung has introduced its storage device, the PSSD T7 Shield (Portable Solid State Drive) that comes with 4 TB of storage and sleek design.

Sony Opens Camera Lounge in Delhi

Sony India has announced the opening of its largest state-of-art camera lounge GP Pro at Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi.