For someone without deep pockets, a wideangle lens is like sour grapes, with most of them falling beyond the reach of his budget. This is why you should look at the new EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM, a comparatively inexpensive wide-angle option for APS-C type camera bodies. We would consider this a step in the right direction from Canon. Design and Build Quality The EF-S … [Read more...]
Superzoom King!-Panasonic Lumix FZ1000
Bridge cameras are positioned between point-and-shoot cameras and D-SLRs and as such they are very much in demand for their ease of handling and their usual super-long zoom lenses. Panasonic introduced their muchsought- aft er FZ200 (25-600mm equivalent Leica-designed lens with a fast f/2.8 aperture throughout) somewhere in the middle of 2012. As good as the camera is (it is … [Read more...]
TRIPODS, MONOPODS AND HEADS
A tripod is a boon when it comes to photographing with heavy lenses, in low light, or even otherwise for a steady image in still-life and motion photography. Tripods are usually made of aluminium, carbon fibre, steel, wood or plastic. A ballhead is very useful to a photographer who wants better control and more stability from his tripod. Monopods also help in steadying the … [Read more...]
PRINTERS AND INKJET PAPERS
Printed pictures have their own charm and an archival quality, and with the modern advancements in printing technology, it has become possible to control all aspects of printing. The variety of papers and printing techniques currently available are extensive and cover everyone’s personal needs. The ability to get quick prints and wireless connectivity of the new models have … [Read more...]
LIGHTING, FLASHGUNS AND METERS
Indirect Light Bank Octa 190 cm Features: Super fast to set up, with unique EL folding construction. 360° rotating system. All Indirect Light Banks are supplied with a Carrying Bag. Accepts BXRi or Style RX compact fl ashes, which can be easily controlled with the EL-Skyport Remote and Trigger System. Accepts all Elinchrom Flashheads including the Ranger Quadra Heads, with … [Read more...]
