It wasn’t so long ago when Canon issued a warning to users of the EOS 650D D-SLR that the front rubber grip on some cameras may turn white and cause an allergic reaction on skin. This of course, was for a production lot that was manufactured between May 31st and June 15th, 2012. Canon determined after enquiry that the rubber grip contained a substance called zinc bis that … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Filling the Gap-Samsung Galaxy Camera
Smart Gadgets are fast making inroads into our lives ever since the launch of iOS and Android based devices. Recently we reviewed an Android-based camera from Nikon. This time, we are reviewing a similar camera from Samsung, the leader of Android devices. The Samsung Galaxy ‘Smart’ camera has been much awaited in the market, and here is why. Design and Build Quality The … [Read more...]
Travel-Inspired-Canon EOS 6D
Fashions change, trends change! The new trend seems to be going in the direction of full-frame sensors. Canon announced the EOS 6D during Photokina 2012 at Germany, and now, about four months later, we have our hands on Canon’s newest, lightweight D-SLR that offers built-in GPS and Wi-Fi. We expect other manufacturers to follow suit. (A variant model - 6D N - is available … [Read more...]
Picture of the Month-March 2013
Winner:-AnupParticipate & WIN! : MK 393 PD TripodSponsored by: Manfrotto We are sure that all of you have a few pictures that you think are prize worthy. It happens very often that you don’t know where to send the image that could put a feather in your cap. If you have such images (we’re sure you have many!), send us ONE such horizontal image. If it qualifies, we shall … [Read more...]
Indra Sen passes away
Indra Sen, life member of the Federation of Indian Photography and the India International Photographic Council passed away on 3rd February 2013. Indra was a Principal Technical Officer in NISCAIR and National Coordinator for SAARC Documentation Centre an establishment of the CSIR.He held a very special position in the School of Fototechnik and the Kriti Photography Club. … [Read more...]