If you are a frequent air traveller, you will understand the hassles of carrying a heavy and bulky kit on board. Mirrorless compacts offer a perfect solution to this problem, if you can compromise a little on resolution and low-light performance. For an amateur photographer, the first piece of lens will be the standard kit lens, mostly an 18-55mm in case of APS-C cameras. A … [Read more...]
The Challenger – Sony Alpha 6500
The Sony Alpha series has been slowly, but steadily capturing their share in the full frame mirrorless market, riding on superior 4K video capabilities. Though the Company has had quite a few products in the APS-C market as well, the cameras failed to gather the same fan following as the Alpha 7-series or RX-series premium compacts. With the Alpha 6500, Sony is trying to revive … [Read more...]
Optically Improved – AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED
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...]