In 2003, when we pitted the leading five Smartphone cameras against two mid-priced compact cameras, the cameras blew the lids off the phones by a very wide margin. However, Smartphones have come a long way since, and have all but replaced low and mid-segment compact cameras. Now cameras have become the main features of Smartphones, and even hardcore photography professionals … [Read more...]
Lights! Camera! Travel!
Lights! Camera! Travel! is a coffee table book by paediatric surgeon Dr. Harsh Wardhan. Dr. Harsh Wardhan practices at Max Health Care, Maharaja Agrasen Hospital and Sunder Lal Jain Hospital in north-west Delhi. As a child, he was never interested in photography and he did not even own a camera during his medical college days. During his honeymoon to Goa, he borrowed a … [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...]
Tank Battle… Anyone? – Fujifilm X-Pro 2
Fujifilm had once been regarded as the innovators in imaging, though the company was trimmed of a large share of its popularity with emerging digital and mirrorless technologies. However, the brand has been luring the professionals with its retro-designed cameras and excellent lenses. The Fujifilm X-Pro 2 is a possible replacement to the X-Pro 1, a popular model with a strong … [Read more...]
