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Realme's Budget Phone with 108MP Camera

Realme has unveiled the C53, the latest member of its acclaimed 'Champion' Series.

Fujifilm launches X-S20 Mirrorless Camera

Fujifilm India has announced the launch of its mirrorless digital camera Fujifilm X-S20, in India.

Tecno Launches Camon 20 Premier 5G

Tecno has unveiled camera-centric smartphone, the Camon 20 Premier 5G in India.

Tamron Develops Fast Zoom Lens for Z-Mount

Tamron has announced the f//2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058), a fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens for Nikon Z mount cameras.

Lightroom Or Photoshop Which To Use When?

Virtually every image these days is post-processed. By that we mean it is corrected for errors, and aesthetically enhanced after capture. Some users even go beyond and combine images to create something that did not exist, though that is more in the realm of digital art.

Nikon India Unveils Z 70-180mm f/2.8

Nikon India has introduced the Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8. Housed in a lightweight body, the Nikkor Z 70180mm f/2.8 is the latest telephoto zoom lens optimised to capture both stills and video in a compact design.

Sigma Debuts New 14mm Lens

Sigma has announced their fastest ultra-wide-angle lens, the 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art. This lens is the world’s widest f/1.4 single focal length lens according to Sigma.

Lenovo's Legion Slim for Creators

Lenovo has launched the latest generation of its Legion Slim laptops, empowering players to achieve their gaming goals while also chasing their creative pursuits.

Apple Unveils New Macbook Air

Apple has introduced the 15-inch MacBook Air, featuring an expansive 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display along with the incredible performance of M2. With up to 18 hours of battery life and a silent, fanless design, the new MacBook Air brings power and portability.

CEWE Photo Award 2023

The CEWE Photo Award 2023 has received more than half a million photos from photography enthusiasts in 147 countries. Most of the photos come from Europe, but photos in the ten possible categories were also submitted from Papa New Guinea, Chile or Nepal under the motto “Our World is beautiful”.

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

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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