SNIPPETS- JUNE 2013 National Geographic Traveller Photo Contest accepting entriesThe 25th iteration of the National Geographic Traveller Photo Contest has begun accepting submissions. Categories this year are: Travel Portraits, Outdoor Scenes, Sense of Place, and Spontaneous Moments.Researchers develop smartphone app that allows the blind to take pictures A team of … [Read more...]
Digital Imaging & Manipulation
There is no doubt that digital imaging has brought with it significant benefits. However, the fact that a digital image can be easily touched, retouched and manipulated very often raises the question of authenticity with respect to today’s photographs. It must be remembered that manipulation was also possible with film. In the case of film, manipulation took place in the … [Read more...]
AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR-Good but Expensive!
The long-awaited replacement for the ageing AF VR Zoom Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED was finally announced on 5th March 2013, almost 12 years after the launch of the earlier version. The new lens is called AF-S Nikkor 80-400 F/4.5-5.6G ED VR. This focal length is probably the most sought- after by nature and wildlife photographers not born with a silver spoon. The earlier … [Read more...]
Canon PowerShot G15 – Eyeball Magnet
Designing a professional compact camera is a complex process, as professionals demand the ultimate in quality. What makes a pro compact more complex is the fact that the manufacturer has to cater to this uncompromising demand with a fixed lens camera. So the lens has to satisfy a wider range of properties than a single- purpose lens. Design and Build Quality The PowerShot … [Read more...]
Nokia Lumia 920-Luminescent with Features
Of late, Smartphones have become serious photographic tools, getting better and better by the day. Even professional photographers have come to recognise the usefulness of having a tiny gadget capable of churning out images without attracting too much attention. With Smartphones taking such a prime position in the field, no photographic magazine is complete without covering … [Read more...]
