Last month (August 2014), we carried a comparative review of Macro lenses for Nikon FX bodies. This time, it is the turn of Macro lenses for Canon Full Frame bodies. As mentioned last month, we approached all lens manufacturers for their Macro lenses. While the initial list included Sigma also, the representative for the company politely informed us that they did not have any … [Read more...]
Trimmed to perfection-Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II
The Sony RX-series consists of compact cameras with professional specifications. The RX100 and the RX100 II impressed us with their fast lenses and larger-than-normal sensors. The 20.1-megapixel RX100 III is an improvement on these, mainly characterised by a built-in EVF and fast f/2.8 aperture at the telephoto end. Here is our opinion after taking the RX100 for a spin. Design … [Read more...]
A Great Upgrade!-NIKON D810
The Nikon D800E was the D810 in June 2014. While both are 36 megapixel, and both are without the anti-aliasing filter (the D800E does have a variation of optical low-pass fi lter), the D810 comes with a new imaging sensor and EXPEED 4 image processor (the D800E has the EXPEED 3). The autofocus system has also been improved; it now also has Contrast- Detection at the imaging … [Read more...]
Gearing up for Challenge-BenQ PG2401 PT
Pofessional graphic monitors are a class apart, and most of them are so specialised that the brand names are rarely heard outside this small professional world. Graphic-specifi c monitors can produce a wide gamut of colours and can be calibrated accurately using specialised calibration hardware. BenQ PG2401 PT joins the highly competitive world of these colour … [Read more...]
CAMERA BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
It’s needless to say that cameras cannot function without batteries and chargers. Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries and rechargeable batteries are usually used in cameras. Rechargeable batteries can be Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) or Lithium Ion (Li-Ion). It is also important to see whether you have the right charger. For example, it is not advisable to use NiMH batteries … [Read more...]
