Canon’s feature-filled premium compacts have been very successful, and the PowerShot S110 was no exception. Though many users can misjudge the 10.1-megapixel S200 as the successor to the S110 with its higher price tag, it is in reality, a strippeddown version of the S110 with a couple of features left out. Here is our take on this small compact. Design and Build Quality The … [Read more...]
PANASONIC LUMIX GM1 – Mighty Mini!
Talk about miniaturization! The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1, which may be launched soon in India, is the smallest interchangeable lens mirrorless compact camera that we have ever reviewed! The body is smaller than the palm of an average adult man. Though there could be some compromises in functionality due to the small size, the GM1 will satisfy most users. The camera will be … [Read more...]
Life in the Jungle: Memoirs of a Forester
A lifetime in the forests of the Indian subcontinent is hard to compile into one coffee table book, and retired IFS officer M. N. Jaykumar’s photographs and anecdotes intend to do just that. Apart from being a nature and wildlife enthusiast, the author is also an avid photographer. A career in the forest services has given him exposure to some of the rarest and most wonderful … [Read more...]
Stellar Phoenix Photo Recovery 6 – Life Saver…!
You might have had the heartbreaking experience of accidentally deleting data on your hard drive or memory card including photographs and videos. There are quite a few data recovery tools available in the market, but almost none of them have the features of Stellar Phoenix Photo Recovery. Stellar has released Photo Recovery 6, the latest in the series, which promises many … [Read more...]
Covering the Midfield – Canon Speedlite 320EX
Those who are into portraiture, would swear by the lighting possibilities that flashguns offer. This could be the reason why flashguns are comparatively expensive for the type of utility they off er. Canon offers three types of flashguns. The top-of-the-line ones such as the 580EX can burn a hole in your pocket, and the low-end ones could prove ineff ective in many situations. … [Read more...]