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Xiaomi 13 Series get Leica Cams
Xiaomi has unveiled their 13-series in its annual flagship launch event in China.
Laowa Unveils 6mm f/2 for Still Photography
Venus Optics has announced a still photography version of their previously released 6 mm T2.1 cine lens. The new 6 mm f/2 Zero-D MFT now features electrical contacts which allow users to control the aperture through the camera body and have EXIF being recorded.
THE TRANSITION FROM PHOTO ALBUMS TO PHOTO BOOKS
During the colour film era, most colour labs handed over a free album which would accommodate prints from one roll of film (36 prints).
OnePlus Ventures Into Monitor Space
OnePlus has announced the launch of a new product category with OnePlus monitors, which includes two variants, the X 27 and the E 24, featuring 27 and 24-inch displays respectively.
PHOTO BOOKS
An independent marketing consultant and digital print evangelist with over 36 years of experience in the imaging industry.
DCP Expeditions Annual Photo Exhibition 2023
DCP Expeditions, India’s one of the fastest growing Photography Training Academy will be exhibiting its 8th Grand Annual Photography Exhibition 2023, on 20th, 21st and 22nd January 2023 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at Bombay Art Society, Bandra.
PSP National Digital Salon 2022
The Photographic Society of Pune (PSP) recently organised the PSP National Digital Salon 2022 in November 2022.
Good Value for Money
The Canon EOS R7 was introduced in India towards the end of May 2022. It incorporates a 32.5 megapixel APS-C size imaging sensor that could be the answer to photographers wanting a ‘wildlife camera’ at a reasonable cost. Let’s see how this beauty fares on our test bench…
Digitizing and Restoring Prints
Most of our readers, we believe are longtime photography enthusiasts. Consequently, they would be having many photographs with some of them preserving priceless memories.
IN LOVE WITH PORTRAITURE
Aniruddha Das is a Kolkata based photographer. He underwent a basic plus advanced training course conducted by ‘The Frame’, under the able guidance of renowned Kolkata based photographer Arghya Chatterjee from 2000-2003.
Versatile, Brilliant and Speedy Sony Alpha 7 IV
Maulik Patel, photographer extraordinaire, takes you through his experiences using the exceptionally adaptable Sony Alpha 7 IV, a full-frame hybrid camera that smoothly transitions between photography and videography for breathtaking imagery.
Panasonic announces a new compact and lightweight Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom Lens with Macro Capability
Panasonic recently launched a new low-cost ultra-wide-angle zoom lens based on the L-Mount system, the LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO. To span 14mm ultra wide-angle to 300mm telephoto, the LUMIX S Series provides three budget-friendly lenses: the LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO (S-R1428), the LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 (S-R2060), and the LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. (S-R70300). All of these lenses provide exceptional optical performance and amazing mobility when used with LUMIX S5 series cameras for both photography and video.
iQoo 11 launched in India with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor
In India, iQOO has released recently the iQoo 11 smartphone. It is a flagship smartphone and the country’s first to have Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
Nikon releases Ver. 1.1.0 of NX MobileAir
Nikon India has recently announced the introduction of NX MobileAir Ver. 1.1.0, a smartphone software that uploads photographs captured with Nikon digital cameras to a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server without the use of a computer.
CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF A BRAND
Harshith Dambekodi is a highly sought-after fashion and advertising photographer known for his unique aesthetic and attention to detail. With a background in both photography and design, Harshith brings a creative eye and technical expertise to every project. He has worked with some of the biggest brands in the industry and has a talent for capturing striking, memorable images that tell a story and engage the viewer. In this interview, we will learn more about Harshith's journey as a photographer, his approach to creating powerful visual content, and his thoughts on the future of the fashion and advertising industry.
Canon India unveils Two Cable ID Printers for Efficient Labelling and Easy Cable Identification
Canon India has announced the release of the MK5000 and MK3000 Cable ID printers, which are meant to produce long-lasting cable labels for IT data centres and the rehabilitation sector.
Kuber Digital Labels scales its Digital Printing business with the new HP Indigo Digital Press
Focussed on enhancing print production standards, Kuber Digital has installed an HP Indigo 12000 HD Digital Press at the facility in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
Women Who Are Redefining India's Visual Topography
A fresh crop of female image-makers has successfully cut through the male-dominated cliques that have so far governed the Indian photography landscape. SHRIYA ZAMINDAR spotlights the new vanguard of women redefining India's visual topography
A Fast, Compact, Ultrawide Lens!
Nikkor Z 17-28 mm f/2.8 ₹1,05,995
How To Improve Your Street Fashion Photography
Street fashion photography is one of the most difficult, but also one of the most fun disciplines of photography. It is sometimes referred to as street photography, urban photography, or candid photography. It's all about the actual world; what individuals wear on a daily basis, their fashion sense.
Fujifilm Introduces X-T5 Mirrorless Camera
Fujifilm has announced the X-T5 digital camera, bringing its fifth-generation imaging sensor and processing technology in a camera body that is more compact than each of its previous three X-T system camera models.
Lightweight, Small Champion
Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD ₹63,000
Nikon Unveils 600mm Lens for Z Mount
N ikon has introduced the Nikkor Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S, the latest S-Line super-telephoto lens. The lens weighs approximately 3,260g and is designed with a built-in teleconverter to provide users with the agility of easily switching between focal lengths. Thanks to the combination of the Meso Amorphous Coat and Nano Crystal Coat, this lens excels when shooting in backlit situations.
INFRARED (R) PHOTOGRAPHY
Visible light is a spectrum of seven colours (380 – 700 nanometers) – violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. Beyond red is ‘infrared’, which we cannot see. But between red and infrared, lies ‘near-infrared’ which also we cannot see. When we say that an image is an infrared capture, we are actually referring to the capture of nearinfrared. Near-infrared spectrum lies between 700 and 1200 nanometers. (1 nanometer is equal to one-billionth of a meter).
THE SOUL OF MASAI MARA
Dr. Dilip Shah is a Consultant Diabetologist at the Indus Diabetes Centre and Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai, as well as the CEO of Vijay Vallabh Hospital.
Sigma Debuts 18-50mm for Fujifilm X Mount
Sigma has Sign announced the 1850 mm f/2.8 DC DN | Contemporary lens for Fujifilm X Mount mirrorless cameras in the international markets. It will retail for U.S. $549.
Canon Introduces EOS R6 Mark II
Canon Mark II and RF135mm f/1.8L IS USM. A successor to the EOS R6, the latest offering includes a host of redefined professional video production features in addition to improvements in basic features.
Canon Expands RF Lens Line-up
Canon has introduced the RF135 mm f/1.8L IS USM lens featuring Optical Image Stabilisation providing up to 5.5 stops of shutter speed advantage.
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Google Pixel 7 Pro ₹84,999
Hasselblad Honours Indian Photographer Dayanita Singh
New Delhi-born photographer and bookmaker Dayanita Singh was honoured recently at the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre and Gothia Towers in Gothenburg, Sweden, for winning the 2022 Hasselblad Award.