As a young kid, I watched with amazement my father taking photographs with a folding plate film camera, and then colouring the prints with a paint brush. The camera was a pre-war Goertz made by C.P. Goertz and Co. (now defunct). My elder brother (elder by six years) inherited the camera, and in the fifties it was still possible to find a photo store who would cut and load … [Read more...]
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Five Portraitists
The word ‘portrait’ does not necessarily refer to a photograph of a person; it can be a sculpture, a painting or even an artistic representation of a person or an animal, wherein importance is placed on the face and its expressions. The idea is to reflect the mood and the personality of the subject. Portraits can be of various types. Studio Portraits: As the name … [Read more...]
Nikon celebrates 100 years with a sparkle!
2017 marks the centennial anniversary of the optics and imaging product giant - Nikon Corporation. On July 25th, Nikon will be celebrating 100 years of technological breakthroughs and excellence. Since the company's inception in the year 1917, Nikon has been a global leader in providing the best of the imaging world. To celebrate its centenary year, the company has released … [Read more...]
Zhongyi Mitakon’s super macro lens now available
Zhongyi Mitakon recently announced the availability of its super macro lens, Freewalker 20mm f/2 Super Macro. The lens provides a maximum magnification of 4.5x and is compatible with Canon EF, Sony A, Nikon F, Pentax K for digital SLR cameras and Canon EF-M, Sony E, Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds for Mirrorless camera use. The lens construction comprises of 6 elements in 4 … [Read more...]
