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Ashok Kandimalla - 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.
Panasonic Expands Lumix G Series
Panasonic recently launched the Lumix GH6 in India. It is the latest flagship model of their Lumix G Series digital mirrorless cameras.
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Debanjan Das - Debanjan is a photographer from Kolkata with a masters degree in Statistics. He says “Ever since my childhood, I have been fascinated with the beauty of nature. So, capturing the beauty of nature gives me immense joy and happiness. Also, the more you travel, the more you can explore new places, new people and their culture.
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Realme Exhibits GT 2 Smartphone
Realme has announced the introduction of Realme GT 2 as a part of its 4th anniversary sale. The smartphone uses Samsung E4 luminescent material in the display and bio-based polymer Paper Tech Master design co-created by Realme Design Studio and Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa.
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Poco Exhibits New Devices
Poco has recently announced the launch of X4 Pro 5G and M4 Pro smartphones during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 annual trade show hosted by GSMA.
Ricoh Displays Limited-edition Camera
Ricoh has announced a limited-edition version (termed ‘Urban’) of its GR IIIx kit. This package features the GR IIIx digital compact camera that comes in a metallic grey finish and navy-blue ring around the lens barrel. It also includes exclusive accessories such as a leather hand strap and a metallic hot shoe cover.
Realme Reveals C35 Entry-Level Phone
Realme has introduced a new addition to its entry-level C series family with the realme C35, an entry-level smartphone.
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OnePlus has launched the fourth device in the OnePlus 9 series, and this launch comes when we have been keenly waiting for the OnePlus 10. The OnePlus 9RT features a few improvements over the OnePlus 9R including a new SoC.
The Journey Continues
Prithviraj Banerjee | Prithviraj comes from an IT background and has a passion for photography and travel. Since childhood he has been fascinated with landscape and nature. His passion towards photography developed as a hobby and he has travelled across India and other countries in the world. He resides in Mumbai and loves to share his experience by mentoring new photographers through photo tours and workshops.
Looking Beyond all Alphas and Omegas
Sony has unveiled the latest in their full-frame cameras, the A7R IV, and the company has been upbeat about the prospects of this device. Here is Mukesh Srivastava, Head of Business, Digital Imaging, Sony India, in a chat with Smart Photography.
Colour Wizard
Viewsonic is one of the most popular specialist display manufacturers, and of late, they have been focussing on commercial and educational monitors in addition to general and professional models. Their VP series of monitors are professional displays falling in Viewsonic’s ColorPro line-up meant for colour-critical applications like photo, video editing and graphic design. The VP2785-4K is the 4K version of the earlier 2K monitor of the same designation.
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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.
Asus Begins Sale of 8Z
Asus has announced the sale of its smartphone 8Z.
Apple Unmasks New Devices
Apple has announced a range of new products including the new iPhone SE, iPad Air, Mac Studio and Studio Display.
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FAMOUS WAR PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM HISTORY AND TODAY
Travel and holiday photography is an excellent method to preserve the memories of your most recent trips. However, with the growing popularity of travelling photographers, you may be asking how you can maintain your photographs appearing new and creatively unique. Here are some suggestions to help you take spectacular, fascinating, and aesthetically appealing vacation images.
A DEEPER CONNECTION WITH NATURE - Manish Mamtani
It is widely assumed that nature and landscape photography are simple to capture. You choose a suitable place, point the camera in the right direction, and click. In truth, there is more to the story than meets the eye. We spoke with Manish Mamtani about how he went from being a hobbyist to being enthusiastic about capturing beautiful photographs, and what the secret sauce is behind his gorgeous and hypnotic images. Manish Mamtani is a nature photographer who also works as an accountant. He specialises in landscapes, night/ astro photography, aerial photography, and infrared photography. He was born in Nagpur, India, and currently lives in Boston, Massachusetts. He discovered his interest for photography in 2010, when he visited Yosemite National Park for the first time; since then, he has regularly been spotted in National Parks around America documenting the solitude and beauty of the majestic parks. Excerpts:
TAMRON 28-75MM F2.8 DI III VXD G2 LENS REVIEW
Tamron has established itself as a true value lens brand for Sony mirrorless photographers. The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 lens is the successor for the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens which won the Asian Photography Standard Zoom Lens Award in 2019, which was released in May 2018 for ₹75,000. The G2 lens costs ₹82,000, which is a little more than the previous one, which was released in October 2021. Tamron has established a reputation as an excellent cheap lens maker for Sony mirrorless photographers, and a solid competitor for the Sony 24-70 f/2.8 GM lens, which costs almost twice as much at ₹1,66,990. So, let's have a look at everything this new G2 Lens has to offer and how it performs.
Poco X4 Pro 5G With Triple Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 695 SoC Launched In India
The Poco X4 Pro 5G, the latest model in the Poco X series, was just announced in India. The new Poco phone is the successor to last year's Poco X3 Pro.
War Photography 101: Definition, History, Importance & Purpose
War photography has a distinct and consistent definition. A definition that demands bravery and, of course, conscience. It is known as documenting war zones and armed conflicts, as well as the lives and occurrences of individuals throughout this time period. In a nutshell, combat photography depicts the reality of conflict. Facts that are not apparent in and of themselves, and it is the responsibility of photographers to bring them to the public's attention.
How Do Travel Photographers Get Paid?
Many photographers aspire to be paid to travel and photograph. But where exactly are we supposed to begin? There are no job openings for "travel photographers”, and there is no definitive roadmap to obtaining such positions. The National Geographic photographers are well-known, yet these opportunities are rare and far between. The good news is that as a travel photographer, you can earn money in a variety of ways. The key to making money as a travel photographer is to diversify your income streams. This is a must-read for anyone interested in learning how to make money as a travel photographer in 2022.
How Do Travel Photographers Afford To Travel
The only reasonable place to reside for a freelance travel photographer who is constantly hustling to find new clients and establish contacts is a big city. Because all of the ad agencies and brand offices are located in big cities, this is where the majority of creative networking takes place. The only problem is that, as someone whose work and style mainly include outdoor living, nature photography, and scenic settings, need to travel outside of the city on a regular basis to truly create my work.
Pros & Cons Of Using A Smartphone For Travel Photography
Everywhere you go, someone is using a smartphone to take photographs of themselves or their surroundings, so it seems to reason that many include them in their hand luggage to use as instruments for preserving holiday memories. Indeed, the advancement of smartphone camera technology has rendered several tiny digital cameras obsolete owing to the spec of the camera these popular devices now include, with some of the major guns, such as the OnePlus, sporting a 48 Mp or 64 Mp camera with a wide, f/1.7 aperture. So, with such strong cameras now embedded in smartphones, do we really need a tiny camera when going on vacation? To help you decide, we've compiled a list of advantages and drawbacks of using a smartphone for travel photos.
Tips To Improve Your Vacation Photos
Travel and holiday photography is an excellent method to preserve the memories of your most recent trips. However, with the growing popularity of travelling photographers, you may be asking how you can maintain your photographs appearing new and creatively unique. Here are some suggestions to help you take spectacular, fascinating, and aesthetically appealing vacation images.
Great Summer Photography Ideas To Try
Summer is one of the best times to photograph because the weather is always pleasant and there is more time to spend outside. Here are some great summer photography ideas to try to help you take advantage of the limitless sunshine and wonderful weather!