Oppo Mobiles has launched the F1 smartphone featuring 13 megapixel rear and 8 megapixel front cameras. The Company promotes the phone as Selfie Expert, riding on the superior imaging features and faster phase detection autofocus. The front camera has a fast aperture of f/2.0, and combined with the rear camera, it offers features such as Ultra-HD, Super Macro, HDR, Double … [Read more...]
A Prime Reborn – Tamron SP35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD
Third party lens manufacturers have recently pumped up their game with improved optics and premium construction. So far, we have noted this in Sigma Art and Sport series lenses. Now Tamron seems to have woken up to the competition with the 35mm f/1.8 and 45mm f/1.8 SP-series lenses. We have the SP35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD on our test bench. Let us see if Tamron can unseat Sigma in … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Compact – Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX10 II
With professional videos becoming part of compact cameras, traditional video equipment manufacturers have become the strongest players even in still imaging, especially in the mirrorless category. With their expertise in videos, Sony and Panasonic have reincarnated as leaders in the mirrorless space. The Sony RX10 II (also known as RX10 M2) is an improved version of the … [Read more...]
Nikon Strikes Back… – AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
Recently, we have seen the release of a few super-telephoto zoom lenses in the ‘affordable’ range from different manufacturers. The Nikkor 80-400mm f/4, Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3, and Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 have all been received well, and the new 200-500 f/5.6 joins them with a very competitive price. Design and Build Quality The Nikkor 200-500mm is built tough with the … [Read more...]
Nikon Confirms FX format D-SLR D5
Nikon has announced that it is developing the Nikon D5, previously rumoured to be a 20 megapixel FX format D-SLR. Though there is no official word on its specifications, this Full Frame D-SLR is rumoured to have a new focussing module, 4K video capability, native ISO of up to 102,400, continuous shooting speed of 15 frames per second, and Full HD slow motion videos. Apart from … [Read more...]
