Nikon announced four new models in the Coolpix series, set to release on February 27. The S9700 is the top model in the series, featuring a 1/2.3- inch Type 16 MP BL CMOS sensor and a 30x 4.5-135mm (25 – 750mm in 35mm terms) f/3.7-6.4 zoom lens. It offers faster AF capability at 0.15 sec, Wi-Fi connectivity, global atlas and GPS, a 3-inch OEL display etc. The P340 features a … [Read more...]
T S Nagarajan passes away
Renowned photographer T S Nagarajan passed away in Chennai, following a brief illness. He was 82. A native of Mysore, Nagarajan was the younger brother of another renowned photographer, late T S Satyan. Nagarajan began his career as the photographer for the Central government in the year 1956 and later on became the picture editor of ‘Yojana’, a journal of the Union Planning … [Read more...]
March 2014
March 2014 This March, Smart Photography brings you the India exclusive review of Panasonic Lumix GM1, along with Sony Alpha 7 and Olympus Stylus 1. Immerse in wonderful bird photography by Parag Damle and the impressive portfolio of Oman-based Basel Almisshal. This month, our experts guide you through the complexities of lighting up and shooting glass objects and flowers. … [Read more...]
Fujifilm to debut ultra wide-angle lens
Fujifilm Corp. announced the Fujinon XF 10-24 mm f/4 R OIS lens, compatible with all Fujifilm X mount compact interchangeable lens system cameras. It is a 2.4x lens, equivalent to 15-36mm in the 35mm format. Its ultrawide to standard focal length capabilities make it ideal for shooting landscapes with maximum detail from the foreground to infinity. It also provides good … [Read more...]
Samsung launches superzoom WB2200F and compact cameras
Samsung announced the WB2200F bridge camera with a 20-1200mm equivalent f/2.8-5.9 lens and a 1/2.3 inch-Type 16 MP BSI CMOS sensor. The camera offers a 60x superzoom lens and a dual grip design. It has Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity. At the CES 2014, Samsung also launched the WB1100F superzoom and also the WB50F and WB35F CCD-based compacts. The WB35F and 50F have 24-288mm … [Read more...]
