Announced just prior to Photokina 2014, the SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD is a newly-designed ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for full-frame D-SLRs. It boasts of a fast f/2.8 aperture throughout its zoom range, along with Vibration Compensation (VC), the world’s fi rst in this focal length category. Th e lens is available in Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts, but the Sony mount does not … [Read more...]
Innovative!-AF-S NIKKOR 300MM F/4E PF ED VR
Announced in the first week of January 2015, the AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR is the fi rst lens from Nikon to use a PF (Phase Fresnel) lens element. It is also the world’s lightest 300mm lens designed for full-frame cameras. Th e lens, with its 4.5-stop-advantage VR that need not be switched off when mounted on a tripod, is specially designed for sports, nature and action … [Read more...]
India Weaved in Frames
Immagine, a registered Non Profi t Organization started off as a Facebook page to encourage beginners in photography. As the initiative grew more popular, they organised several photography contests as well as workshops. The name ‘Immagine’ was chosen, as it means ‘image’ in the Italian language. Over a period of ten months, Immagine conducted a series of 29 online … [Read more...]
Care for a bit of Garnish?-Nikon D5500
Minor upgrades usually come with a small jump in model numbers, yet the Nikon D5500 seems to be a minor upgrade with the camera inheriting its most important features from the D5300. This 24.2 megapixel model boasts a touchscreen monitor and better hand grip. Design and Build Quality Th e D5500 is built with sturdy polycarbonate material. The camera has changes in design … [Read more...]
More Lethal Indeed-Sony ∝ 7 II
Sony Alpha Full Frame cameras have been an instant hit from the time they were announced. Recently Sony upgraded the Apha 7 camera with a few useful improvements. The new camera features a 5-axis in-body Image Stabilisation, improved autofocus and processing algorithms, and some design modifi cations to improve the handling of the camera, though the other features remain more … [Read more...]
