Smartphones have evolved into specialised devices, and Android platform, with its developer-friendly features, provides an ideal environment for innovators. CAT brand of mobile phones, part of Caterpillar group, is offered by Bullitt Mobile Ltd. The device is not an ordinary mobile phone and certainly not everyone’s cup of tea. The CAT S60’s main USP is a thermal imaging module … [Read more...]
Standard Zoom Lenses Compared
The 24-70mm is probably the most used zoom range in full frame systems. For most of us who have grown beyond the quality of inexpensive kit lenses, the 24-70mm f/2.8 lens presents a desirable longterm goal. This month, we requested all major lens manufacturers to send their premium standard zoom lenses for a comparative review along with the most appropriate bodies. Sigma … [Read more...]
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art
Sigma has been steadily taking on the giants in imaging with its latest series of Art, Sport and Contemporary-labelled lenses. The Art lenses in itself has established as the signature of quality in optics, build quality and mechanical precision. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is its answer to competitors in the heavily contested fast portrait lens sphere. Design and … [Read more...]
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG |Art
The 135mm, being an Art-series lens, certainly has a reputation to keep. 135mm can rightly be considered an essential focal length in the ‘true’ telephoto range. This telephoto range produces just the right amount of compression effect for portraits and still life. Combined with a wide aperture, this Art lens is believed to deliver shallow depth-of-field along with pleasing … [Read more...]
Sylvester, Sumit win ‘Face of India’ Contest
Sylvester Singh and Sumit Paliwal, students of Interactive Animation and Graphics at IMS - Design and Innovation Academy, Noida (IMS DIA), has won the prestigious “Face of India" photography competition organised by NDTV in association with Getty Images. After winning the competition, Sylvester and Sumit jointly said, “We would like to extend our thanks … [Read more...]
