The 24.3 megapixel Nikon D750 was introduced during Photokina 2014 (16th-21st September) as a go-between the expensive 36.3 megapixel D810 and the less expensive 24 megapixel D610. Incidentally, the D750 is the third full-frame D-SLR from Nikon in recent times. So why have yet another model, and that too, so soon aft er the other two? Well, some users felt that the D810 was … [Read more...]
4K at Your Fingertips-Panasonic GH4
Panasonic Micro Four irds interchangeable lens cameras are known to deliver excellent performance. The 16.05 megapixel GH4 boasts 4K video recording, high quality still images and a weather sealed magnesium alloy body. Design and Build Quality The Panasonic GH4 is built very sturdy. The chassis is built with magnesium alloy and even the exterior feels rock solid. The … [Read more...]
A Photographer’s Companion-Transcend External HDD
Transcend’s new StoreJet portable Series external hard drives combine compact footprint and rugged build quality with a gloss nish. The drives To er up to 1TB of storage capacity, and are available in USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 versions. ese drives are built to last, meeting U.S. Military drop-test standards. It prevents data loss resulting from accidental shock or collision. … [Read more...]
A high quality normal lens for MFT format-Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens
Leica Camera AG is one of the most venerable companies in the world of optics and photography. Leica generally names its f/1.4 lenses as “Summilux” (called “Lux” lenses by Leica afi cionados) and this lens follows that naming convention. This lens is the result of the collaboration between an equally well known Japanese firm, Panasonic. The literature of this lens states that … [Read more...]
A Less Expensive Alternative-AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm F/4G ED VR
The AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is the rst fullframe Nikon ultra-wide-angle zoom to o er Vibration Reduction (VR II). Introduced in early 2010, it is a less expensive alternative to the Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 lens. Design and Build Quality The AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm F/4G ED VR lens is a G-type lens (does not have an aperture ring; apertures are controlled from a compatible … [Read more...]
