Ask your question to Uncle at sp@nextgenpublishing.net Which AF Points? I am using a Nikon D810. I generally use the Group AF for photographing birds. This works well most of the time, but sometimes I feel that the images (especially of small birds) are not as sharp as I would like. Any suggestions? Arthur S. via email. The Group AF, as the name suggests, is a cluster … [Read more...]
The Ones that Did Not Make it… Part VIII
H. S. Billimoria The photography industry has been through a highly exciting but tumultuous century. During this period, many corporates have entered and exited the camera business. The industry has been severely competitive in the nineteen sixties, seventies and eighties and this inevitably took its toll. SP tracks those companies that did indeed play a part in the fortunes … [Read more...]
Ogle a Google! – Google Pixel XL
If you have used or are using Android OS, chances are you must have heard of the Nexus devices. The Nexus programme that started in 2010 allowed Google to focus on the software while its chosen partner focussed on the hardware of the phone. However, this year, Google is trying to notch up its promise on the ‘Google experience’ by bringing the phone’s design and software under … [Read more...]
Camoline Lens Stabiliser – Camoline Lens Stabiliser
The most common cause for unsharp images, especially when using long focal length/ heavy lenses, is, camera shake during exposure. No one appreciates a fuzzy image, unless it’s done for a particular effect. To counteract this problem, one can use a sturdy tripod, but unfortunately, there are times when a tripod is just not practical. Tripods, though useful, can often be a pain … [Read more...]
Picture Perfect
We saw on Facebook, a very interesting picture by Debraj Chakraborty. For the benefit of our readers, we requested him to write to us and explain how he went about capturing such a beautiful image, and Debraj happily agreed. This picture reminds us what Ansel Adams once said, “You don’t take a photograph, you make it”. Thank you Debraj for sharing your creativity. Here’s what … [Read more...]
