Our Imaging Expert No one can take a picture that everyone likes. But, almost every picture can have scope of improvement. Often, we are not our best critics, w hile others can immediately point out the faults. In If I were you, our expert comments on how your pictures could be taken to another level. E-mail your images at sp@nextgenpublishing.net Rohinton … [Read more...]
Macro Wonder! – Panasonic Lumix 45mm F2.8 Leica DG Macro Elmarit ASPH Mega OIS
The Micro Four Thirds system is now very comprehensive. Between Olympus and Panasonic, there are over 50 lenses to choose from. Additionally, Sigma, Samsung and Zeiss also make lenses with the MFT mount. Panasonic has collaborated with Leica for its high end lenses and the 45mm f2.8 Macro on our test bench this month is one of them. Design & Build Quality The 45mm f2.8 … [Read more...]
Ask Uncle Ronnie – MAY 2017
4K recording What is the exact meaning of 4K recording @ 60 fps or 30 fps, Full HD 1080p @ 30 fps or 60fps etc. Please explain in detail. Virag Sharan, Jaipur ( Rajasthan ) Almost all digital cameras today offer video shooting capabilities. Videos can be shot at the following resolutions: 1280 x 720 pixels [known as 720p, High Definition (HD)] 1920 x 1080 pixels [known … [Read more...]
Selfie Redefined! – Vivo V5 Plus
Twin cameras seem to be the order of the day. While most smartphones incorporate their twin cameras on the rear, Vivo has decided to mount it on the front and market it as a selfie specialist. Design and Build Quality Most Chinese Android smartphones features the same design with cosmetic changes and the V5 Plus is no different. The phone has a metal unibody design and the … [Read more...]
The Blue Moon! – Olympus OM-D E-M1 II
There was a time when Olympus was literally written off by many experts with Panasonic taking the lead in Micro Four Thirds cameras. With the OM-D series, the company turned around, declaring that it still has some formidable firepower left for a fight. Combined with stunning optics in their PRO series lenses, the company once again has proven its mettle. The OM-D E-M1 Mark II … [Read more...]
