It is not very often that we get medium format cameras for review, and let me start with a confession that I haven’t had the chance to review one till date. So I was excited, like most of you would be, when I got my hands on the Pentax 645Z medium format D-SLR. The 645Z is a 51.4 megapixel camera which, like all D-SLRs, comes in one piece, unlike modular systems that allow you … [Read more...]

Sony mirrorless cameras got a much needed push with the Alpha 7-series in the professional segment. The new 24.3-megapixel Sony Alpha 6000 boasts of the world’s fastest autofocus with 4D focus technology, which keeps the subject in sharp focus even while tracking fast action. The camera is a semiprofessional model in the line-up of Sony’s mirrorless cameras. Design and Build … [Read more...]

Nikon’s mirrorless range of interchangeable lens cameras, being late entrants, have so far received a rather cold response from the customers, compared to some other competitors. But this time, Nikon is all set to set the markets on fi re with the world’s first waterproof interchangeable lens camera (not needing a waterproof housing). The 14.2-megapixel Nikon 1 AW1 is a … [Read more...]

The Canon PowerShot SX60 HS is a 16.1 megapixel high-zoom bridge camera that replaces the SX50 HS. Canon claim that the 65x optical zoom is the highest in the world at present. Let us find out what other advanced features Canon has incorporated in this super-zoom model. Design and Build Quality The Canon SX60 HS is built like its predecessors — sturdy, ergonomic, and … [Read more...]

The Canon EOS 7D was the APS-C size sensor camera that wildlife photographers (Canon users) loved. But as good as the 7D was (it still is), there were some issues relating to digital noise. Canon users were eagerly awaiting a replacement that could address this issue. Finally, after almost fi ve years, the replacement for the 7D has arrived! Read on to know our views on the … [Read more...]