Camera optics has seen a marked improvement during the last decade, and superzoom lenses are no longer considered untouchable by professionals. The AF-P 70- 300mm is a telephoto zoom lens for the beginners keen on some wildlife photography without burning a hole in their pockets. Design and Build Quality The AF-P 70-300mm is very light. Being an amateur lens, the build … [Read more...]
The Ultra Experience – HTC U Ultra
HTC had been at the forefront of a revolution when Android was just a blip in the smartphone market years ago. Innovative designs and bold strategy is what made HTC a darling amongst Android fans and while things have slowed down for the Taiwanese company, we still see some interesting devices coming out from their side. A case in point is the new HTC U Ultra. U Ultra is the … [Read more...]
An essential accessory – CAMOLINE Lens Cover
A lens cover is an essential accessory for your lens, especially when heading out on photography tours. Safari ridesin dusty wildlife parks or in the vast expanses of a desert, boat rides on rivers or lakes, photographing shore birds on the beaches or a Pelagic trip off the coast, a walk through dense forests, or snow-covered peaks in search of the elusive snow leopard – all … [Read more...]
Image Editing – PART 5
Rohinton Mehta In part 5 of this ‘Learning’, we shall see the power of some ‘Blending Modes’ that Photoshop offers. To ‘blend’ is to mix. Here we are talking of an effect that is created when a ‘Layer’ blends or mixes with the one/s under it. Using the right blending mode, we can lighten or darken an image or even increase the contrast. Let’s take a simple example. You may … [Read more...]
Ask Uncle Ronnie – April 2017
Watt-Seconds or Guide Number? I am a student of photography. When using studio flashguns, I notice that photographers use the term ‘Watt-Seconds” to denote the power of a flashgun. At the same time, I have also noticed that the power of a flashgun is mentioned as Guide Number. Which is right and which is wrong? G. S. Ambekar, Nagpur Neither is actually wrong but I prefer to … [Read more...]
