Premium Smartphones are trying to woo high-end users with new features and better capabilities. For the budget-conscious general public, these are but sour grapes—desirable features, but at a very high price. The Sony Xperia Z2 is an upgrade to the Xperia Z1 and competes with the likes of Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8. Let us see how it performs. Design and Build … [Read more...]
Hunt for the ‘Detailer’
Macro lenses for Nikon FX mount Macro subjects evoke lot of interest to all people alike. The lure could be in the details that otherwise escape our vision, or the colourful world of insects. A Macro lens is one that every photographer desires to add to his kitbag. Rarely do you choose a specialist lens first and scout for a D-SLR that can go with it. Hence for lens tests, … [Read more...]
Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro – An Ambitious Attempt!
The Tamron 18.8x, 16- 300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PSD Macro lens was announced in early February 2014 and we already have it for review! The lens is available in Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts. The Sony mount model does not incorporate VC (Vibration Compensation) as that feature is in-built into Sony camera bodies. The focal length range of 16-300mm is very versatile – can be used … [Read more...]
For Premium Segment – Fujifilm XT1
Fujifi lm has always been the frontrunners of innovations in technology. The X-series cameras are regarded as great performers. While most others ditched the APS-C sensor for smaller version of imagers, Fujifi lm remained faithful to APS-C in their drive to go mirrorless. Let us see what innovations they have incorporated in the newly announced XT-1. Design and Build Quality … [Read more...]
The Flyweight Challenge!-Canon EOS 1200D Vs. Nikon D3300
Canon and Nikon are evenly matched when it comes to the range of inventory. Also, the image quality depends on the camera-lens combination, rather than the body or lens taken separately. So a comparison of professional D-SLRs can throw up varying results depending on the lens-body combination. However, entry-level D-SLRs usually come bundled with their standard kit lenses and … [Read more...]
