A hot-shoe mounted flashgun is inappropriate when it comes to lighting macro subjects due to the position of the flashgun. If you use such a flashgun for macro subjects, it is likely to cast a strong lens shadow, especially if the subject is close to the lens. Even bouncing the flash might not provide the desired results. The solution is a ring flash that attaches to the … [Read more...]
Yearning for More-Panasonic LUMIX DMC GF5
The Internet has, of late, been abuzz with leaked images of Panasonic’s latest Micro Four Thirds ILCC with point-and-shoot-like functionality. Finally, the company has broken silence with the launch of the Lumix GF5, successor to the GF3. So what happened to the GF4, you might ask. Well, Japanese consider the number 4 as unlucky, and hence the jump (Canon did the same in … [Read more...]
Darkroom Simplified – Corel PaintShop Pro x4
Image editing software have become an essential part of a photographer’s life, whether he is an advanced amateur or a professional photographer. Corel had been a pioneer in the field of image editing with their PaintShop Pro software. But of late, the software has lost out to Adobe Photoshop in popularity. Here is the latest from Corel, the PaintShop Pro x4, which, the … [Read more...]
Versatile, yet Compact-Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Canon compact cameras have carved a niche in the market for their reliability, ease of use, and good image quality. The SX-series, successor to the S-series, is the ‘performance range’ of Canon PowerShot cameras with high zoom ratios and advanced features. The SX240 HS joins the bandwagon with a 20x optical zoom and priority modes. Design and Build QualityThe Canon SX240 HS … [Read more...]
The Right Mix – Samsung WB150F
Best known as the lone Korean company amongst the Japanese giants, Samsung has been steadily gaining ground in the consumer electronics segment. Though cameras have not been the mainstay of the company’s business, their advanced compact cameras can match many strong brands in the market. The Samsung WB150F is a 14-megapixel superzoom compact camera offering 18x optical zoom. … [Read more...]
