Sony has always been a master of audio and video devices and had an unchallenged reign for a very long time. From Wega flat screen TVs to Bravia LCDs, Sony products dominated the audio-visual sphere tll the late 90’s. Now Sony has incorporated the premium display features in a Smartphone that is waterproof, dustproof and incorporates a 20-megapixel camera. Design and Build … [Read more...]
The Pixel Beast – Nokia Lumia 1020
Ever since Nokia announced the development of a new 41 megapixel sensor, reviewers have been waiting to get their hands on this device, which has some amazing features built into it. Finally it is time for us to explore the new device, the Nokia Lumia 1020 PureView, better known for its capable imaging device. Design and Build Quality The 1020 carries the brilliant … [Read more...]
The Minimalist – Sony α3000
In recent times, photography has acquired a very popular spot, aided by the blitzkrieg of social media and Smartphones in our lives. This has led to many innovations in the field of imaging, forcing camera manufacturers to frantically look to add value to their existing portfolios. To make their cameras capture a share of the big social media pie, they are trying to bring … [Read more...]
Lens with a ‘Heart’
All Smartphone manufacturers are currently in a tight race to unsettle their competition on the photography front. Having almost reached the zenith in terms of phone features such as RAM, NFC, GPS etc., they are now focussing all their resources on improving the cameras in their Smartphone models. While Samsung did the ultimate with a compromise in leanness by incorporating a … [Read more...]
Beware, Canon and Nikon! – Pentax K-3
Asemi-professional D-SLR from Pentax has been rumoured for quite some time. That rumour has been converted into reality with Pentax announcing the K-3 D-SLR camera. The K-3, Pentax’s flagship D-SLR, features a 24 megapixel CMOS image sensor with an anti-aliasing filter and is clearly aimed at the higher end of the D-SLR market. SP had the K-3 with us on our test bench; read on … [Read more...]
