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How To Photograph Urban Landscape?

Urban landscapes are extremely interesting photographic subjects. Also known as cityscape photography, urban landscape photography is nearly same to other outdoor photography, but also has some particular considerations to be familiar with.

Tamron 70-300 mm F/4.5-6.3 Sony Mount

Tamron has been extending its portfolio for the E-mount lenses gradually and it now features the wide zoom 28-200mm, the 70-180mm and the recent addition - 70-300mm. With so many overlapping lenses now from Tamron, it is possible that you might be wondering which is the best lens you ought to get? Like most of the lenses for the E-mount this lens effectively goes against the Sony 70-300mm. Like the other category of lenses, Tamron 70-300 mm (at ₹ 47,900) is at nearly half the price of the Sony lens (approx. more than ₹ 1 Lac). Similar to the other Sony lenses, you will get image stabilization in Tamron lenses too. So, the Tamron is effectively a much lighter, more affordable and compact lens for this focal range. To review the Tamron 70-300mm lens, we paired it with the Sony A7 S iii.

Nikon Z7 ii

In October 2020, Nikon announced the launch of the Nikon Z7 ii as a continuation to its imaging line-up legacy. Priced at ₹ 2.5 Lacs (body only), the Z7 ii effectively goes against the popular offerings like the Canon EOS R5 and the Sony A7R IV. It is considerably cheaper as compared to both these cameras and with the reduction in the price point, certain things are amiss in the Z7ii.

Samsung Galaxy M12 Launched With 48MP Quad Cameras, 6,000MAH Battery

Samsung Galaxy M12 specs are now official as the company has quietly launched the mobile phone in Vietnam. The handset is available for sale via retail stores in the country.

दूल्स ऑफ लाइटरुम - 2

हेलो दोस्तों। उम्मीद है आप सब अच्छे होंगे। जैसा कि पिछले अंक में आप सबने पढ़ा कि हमने कैसे पोस्ट प्रोडक्शन में एडिटिंग की इम्पोर्टेस समझायी थी और ये बताया था कि कैसे शूट के टाइम और शूट के बाद किन-किन बातों का ध्यान रखना पड़ता है तो उसी तरह आज हम लाइटरूम के अगले टूल पे डिस्कशन करेंगे। अगले टूल का नाम हैं “एक्सपोज़र"

योग जॉय (1938-1996)

स्टूडियो न्यूज़ का यह अंक प्रसिद्ध फोटो जर्नलिस्ट स्वर्गीय योग जॉय की यादों को समर्पित है, जिन्होंने 20 साल तक 'द ट्रिब्यून' के साथ काम किया और अततः 'द ट्रिब्यून' के फोटो एडिटर बने।

शानदार और जबरदस्त है नया... EOS R6

नए EOS R6 है आपके लिए खास । इसमें है हाई रिज्यॉल्यूशन 20.1 मेगापिक्सल फुल फ्रेम CMOs सेंसर DIGICXइमेज प्रोसेसर के साथ, यह दोनों स्टिल व 4K UHD वीडियो रिकॉर्ड करता है। IS0 100-102400, ISO सेंसिटिविटी रेंज के साथ, यह अलग-अलग लाइटिंग परिस्थितियों में भी बेहद कारगर है।

Gudsen Launches New Mics

Gudsen has launched 2 new microphones under their brand name Mirfak Audio, called the ‘MC1 -Lavalier microphone’ and the ‘N2 - On-Camera microphone’.

Sony Expands G Master Series

Sony has announced the FE 35 mm f/1.4 GM (model SEL35F14GM), the newest addition to its G Master full-frame lens series. When paired with an E-mount camera body, the lens offers Sony’s AF capabilities.

Samsung Launches Galaxy M02s

Samsung has launched the ‘Max Up’ Galaxy M02s under its Galaxy M Series. The M02s is priced below INR 10,000 and is packed with a range of Samsung’s first-ever features for the digital-first consumers in this price segment.

Godox Unveils Range of Photography Accessories

Godox has recently unveiled a wide range of photography accessories. Its latest launches include the AD1200 Pro strobe, AD300 Pro flash light, M1 LED light, R1 mini lights and the UL150 video lights.

Moza Releases Mobile Gimbal

Moza has released an intelligent selfie stick, the Moza Nano SE. It is an extendable, intelligent selfie gimbal aimed at travellers and travel vloggers who use mobile phone to create their videos.

Godox Unveils Collapsible Lanterns

Godox recently announced the release of the Collapsible Lantern. While most light modifiers work on the principle of uni-directional light, this latest addition from Godox is an omnidirectional light.

Full Frame in a Small Body

The Alpha 7C is a compact full-frame camera that threatens to disrupt the norms.

Godox Releases VL Series Lights

Godox has announced the launch of VL series, a series of compact, lightweight and portable continuous COB LED lights that come in three variants, VL300, VL200 and VL150.

A Lifesaver!

Photographers and creative professionals are most likely to upgrade a desktop with the latest components and extract the maximum out of the device before replacing it.

The Best Affordable photography products

There are certain products that every photographer should have in their kit bag. These products are essentials that wouldn’t break your bank, but they would definitely help you in experiencing a seamless photoshoot with the least amount of hassle. To ensure that you go into 2021 well-prepared on the photography front, we have made a list of the best affordable photography products only for you!

On Photography

About Susan Sontag Susan Sontag was an American writer, filmmaker, philosopher, teacher, and political activist. She mostly wrote essays, but also published novels; she published her first major work, the essay “Notes on Camp”, in 1964. Her best-known works include the critical works Against Interpretation (1966), Styles of Radical Will (1968), On Photography (1977), and Illness as Metaphor (1978), as well as the fictional works The Way We Live Now (1986), The Volcano Lover (1992), and In America (1999). Sontag was active in writing and speaking about or traveling to areas of conflict, including during the Vietnam War and the Siege of Sarajevo. She wrote extensively about photography, culture and media, AIDS and illness, human rights, and communism and leftist ideology. Although her essays and speeches sometimes drew controversy, she has been described as “one of the most influential critics of her generation.”

Old is Gold

Formidable Reconciliation: Aftermath of World War II

Berenice Abbott: A View of the 20th Century

About Berenice Abbott Berenice Alice Abbott (July 17, 1898 – December 9, 1991), was an American photographer best known for her portraits of between-the-wars 20th century cultural figures, New York City photographs of architecture and urban design of the 1930s, and science interpretation in the 1940s to 1960s. Abbott was born in Springfield, Ohio, and brought up there by her divorced mother, Lillian Alice Bunn. She attended Ohio State University for two semesters but left in early 1918 when her professor was dismissed because he was a German teaching an English class. In Paris, she became an assistant to Man Ray, who wanted someone with no previous knowledge of photography. Abbott took revealing portraits of Ray’s fellow artists.

Kingfisher Calender 2021

Atul Kasbekar, one of the most famous photographers of India, is known for his top-notch fashion photography. He is best known for his association with Kingfisher Calendar over the years. Kasbekar commenced his professional career in 1991, in his studio named Negative Space. He has worked with many skilled photographers like Jay Silverman, Dennis Gray, Jay P Morgan, and many others.

THE MOST EXCITING PRODUCTS OF 2020

2020 might have not been the year we imagined it would be when we took on our New Year’s resolution, but it has had given us its fair share of excitement. Covid-19 really put a spanner in the works for everyone; we shifted from attending live launch events to watching them online. For some companies, the pandemic even caused a temporary disruption in their launch dates for new products – they faced all kinds of issues – events got cancelled, gear was delayed and factories were temporarily shut down. But all these problems haven’t stopped them from launching some of the most incredible products of all time in 2020. To show the resilience of the tech industry and how they combated the times of Covid despite so many problems, we compiled a list of all the high-tech products of 2020 that created a lot of buzz and left an indelible mark!

Seeking Creative ingenuity in the Spotlight

A renowned photographer in the national as well as international circles, Tarun Khiwal has rewritten the rules of fashion photography with his experimental style while paving new, unusual ways for the era of exploration. Whilst honing his craft for more than 30 years, tarun Khiwal has created an unparalleled style of visual story telling which doesn’t adhere to conventions or trends, instead it draws inspiration from a personal treasure trove of memories and experiences. To usher in 2021 with new lessons and commemorate our 33rd anniversary, we spoke to Tarun about his source of inspiration, his journey of living under the spotlight and the challenges he faces in the ever-changing industry. Excerpts:

Xiaomi launched the cheapest 108mp smartphone MI 10i

Xiaomi recently announced the Mi 10i, a new phone in its 10 series intended for the Indian market and manufactured in India, that’s what the “i” stands for, apparently.

Vivo launches Y20A in India with Triple Rear Camera Setup & 5,000mAh Battery

Vivo Y20A was recently launched in India as the latest smartphone offering from the company.

Products to Look For in 2021

A new year brings with it a new wave of excitement; excitement for a new line-up of brand new products! We have scoured high and low to find out all about exciting products – including cameras, smartphones and some cool gadgets – that are rumoured to be launched in 2021. Here’s the list of products that might create waves in the industry and entice you to dole out some fresh, green notes; so keep an eye out for them!

Panasonic launches LUMIX G100 mirrorless camera in India

Panasonic recently launched its latest mirrorless camera, Lumix G100, in India.

Best Camera smartphones of 2020

With new smartphones launching every now and then with upgraded specifications, there’s never been a perfect time to go for the best camera phones available in the market If you’re planning for an upgrade, it makes sense to build up your choice and buy the perfect smartphone for you. The choices are huge, whether you’re a Google, OnePlus, Apple, Samsung or Huawei fan. We’ve gone through the specs of hundreds of smartphones, and cut our list of the best camera smartphones you can buy, down to just nine. Obviously, for someone who is making a full-time living from photography, getting one of the best cameras out there is important. But your smartphone can act as an superior backup, like 8K video if you opt for a Samsung Galaxy 20 Ultra 5G or Note 20. While the best camera phone for majority of the users will be the iPhone 12 Pro Max, but there is one more which beats the best, which is Huawei Mate 40 Pro. It offers stunning day and night shots across both regular and wide-angle lenses, with superb zoom and video HDR skills to boot. Meanwhile, the brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the best pen-packing camera smartphone available now, which could make it the perfect pick for creative heads.

GoPro launches The Remote and announces new firmware update for Hero9 Black

GoPro recently announced a new firmware update for its HERO9 Black flagship camera that makes it compatible with the company’s recently launched bluetooth remote named, The Remote.

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH BENJAMIN VON WONG

He dons different hats; that of a photographer, a digital artist, a storyteller, a viral creative and an activist. Regardless of which words you would use to describe him, there’s one thing you cannot deny – his art conveys deep social and environmental issues through carefully crafted pictures that inspire people to stand up, take notice and act. His recent projects, especially the ones that depict global issues through the lens of fantasy & surrealism, have left a lasting mark on the world. Ahead of our 33rd anniversary, we spoke to Benjamin Von Wong about all things photography, art and activism.