BenQ’s DesignVue series monitors, as the name indicates, are created for graphic designers who need a reliable display for colour-critical applications. Since graphic design and photography are closely related, the roles and means are often shared, hence this review. Please note that since the monitor has only been launched in the market recently, the detailed specifications … [Read more...]
Review: Viewsonic ColorPro VP2768a
The market for monitors has become too crowded and busy that you can easily get lost in the confusing maze of specialities if you don’t know exactly what you are looking for. Photography and design output have largely shifted from printing or hard output to online and soft outputs. Hence most professional series monitors feature panels that offer 100 percent sRGB colour space … [Read more...]
Sigma 100-400mm f/5 – 6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
The 100-400mm focal range is much sought after by all nature and wildlife lovers. All the major manufacturers have such a lens in their range. With us this month is Sigma’s 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary. In recent times, every Sigma lens tested by SP has been special. Will the 100-400 repeat the success? Design & Build Quality The Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG … [Read more...]
Manfrotto Lykos LED Light – Bicolor
For macro and close-up photography, electronic flash has always been the choice of illumination for most photographers, especially when working in low ambient light. With the advances in lighting however, LED lights provide an alternative source of illumination with certain advantages not found with electronic flash. When using electronic flash, reflections from various … [Read more...]
Canon EOS 77D
Mid-level D-SLRs usually are the most underrated of cameras. These are the price-holders for a segment of users who cannot afford the best, yet are not ready to settle for entry-level models. The 77D is a possible replacement to the 760D. Design and Build Quality The Canon 77D has a polycarbonate exterior, which feels sturdy for a midlevel D-SLR. The switches and buttons … [Read more...]
