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Dear Editor,
Kudos to SP for a very beautiful article “Navratri Reverence & Revelry” (October). It reveals the
fact that Navratri is associated with the propitiation of the feminine aspects of the Almighty. Every
new issue of SP is superior in content and presentation than the earlier and is more reader friendly,
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seeing many more of them.
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I have been reading Smart Photography since last four years. Every issue of the magazine is
interesting and informative. I would specially like to mention that the images from Canada were
breathtaking and mesmerizing. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the beautiful landscapes.
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Respected Editor,
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the detailed article on astrophotography. I has given me a lot of information and useful tips. I am
looking forward to use these tips and hope to send you my pictures soon.
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Erratum
On page 110 of the October issue, in the article ‘A Primer on Astrophotography’, the
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words ‘Longest shutter speed = 500 / focal length’ was mistakenly represented as
‘Longest shutter speed = 500focal length’. We regret the error.
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Snippets BenQ showcases 32”

Nikon released the iOS version of
SnapBridge that is now available for
4K UHD high dynamic
download on iTunes. SnapBridge
is compatible with the following
cameras (the latest Coolpix models
range monitor
will need a firmware update):
B
Nikon D500 (firmware 1.10) enQ America, robust features to maximize to easily configure settings
Nikon D3400 (firmware 1.10) recently showcased workflow efficiency. to best fit their preferences,
Nikon Coolpix B500 (firmware to be its new 32” 4K Showing for the first time, including a Dark Room
updated) UHD high dynamic range the 32-inch PD3200U offers mode for dimmed
Nikon Coolpix A300 (firmware to be monitor along with the exceptional 4K ultra-high- environments, a CAD/CAM
updated) award-winning 27-inch definition resolution. Each mode for superior image
Nikon Coolpix W100 (firmware to SW2700PT QHD display. of the creative canvases contrast and an Animation
be updated) Its wide gamut SW320 features 10-bit depths of mode providing 10 levels
offers 99% Adobe RGB color, 100-percent sRGB of display brightness to
and 100% sRGB/Rec. and Rec. 709 to represent a enhance details in dark
Epson partners with drone maker 709 color space coverage, wider range of more than 1 shadows. Furthering
DJI to create augmented reality and 10-bit panels should billion colors. These panels workflow optimization,
smart glasses solution for piloting ensure smooth gradients. expand the working space each monitor offers
unmanned aerial vehicles. With the Its display has built-in tools and offer a wider viewing DualView capabilities
partnership, the companies aim at that integrate with color angle (178 degrees in both that allow users to divide
enhancing safety modules and other calibrators, allowing them horizontal and vertical the monitor for side-by-
capabilities of DJI drones using to access the 14-bit internal planes) with crystal-clear side window viewing.
Epson MOVERIO BT-300. LUT. Technicolor Color- clarity at all angles. Three The 32-inch QHD version
Certified PD3200U and premium display modes are (PD3200Q) will be released
PD2700Q are packed with tailor-made for designers in January 2017.
Sony is looking forward to add TV
shows and movies to it PlayStation
VR gaming headset and is in
discussions with the production
comapnies for initiating the move.
This will enhance the experience of
the users.
GoPro has announced its first drone,

Krama, a light-weight quad-copter
that folds up providing greater
mobility. The drone comes along
with a remote control and a mount
that fits selected GoPro cameras.
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MeFoto
launches its Launch of the all new
Air Series
MeFoto announces a
Kodak Ektra
K
colourful line up of tripods odak makes a comeback camera comes with a 21MP slot. The phone of backed by a
with the MeFoto Air series. with the newly sensor, F2.0 aperture and optical 3000mAh battery to last all day
The company showcased launched the Kodak image stabilization. Along with long. It will be available in the
its new collection at the Ekrtra smartphone. Though a 26.5mm equivalent lens, if can UK this year around December
Photokina 2016. This new the camera has Kodak’s record videos in 4K
range of tripods offer a new brand name, it is launched by and comes with a dual-
leg lock design it’s called the Bullitt Group, one of the tone flash and a 13MP
HyperLock, which uses a companies licensing the Kodak front camera. The
single locking point for each brand name. The phone is camera app features
leg in an effort to simplify named after the 1941 Kodak manual control
setup and break down. Ektra rangefinder and the over most shooting
By removing the center phone’s design too mimics the parameters and a
column of the tripod and look of a vintage camera. The wide range of filter
attaching an included phone back of the device features effects for both videos
clamp, the tripod can be a small camera grip and is and still images. The
converted into a selfie stick. covered in leatherette. There phone also features a
A Bluetooth remote attaches is also a two-stage shutter- 5” 1080p screen, Helio
to the handle so the user can button and optional accessories X20 chipset, 3GB of RAM and for £450. The company also
remotely trigger his or her include a range of retro-style 32GB of internal storage that plans to make the device
mobile device. The Air series leather pouches and cases. The is expandable via a microSD available in the US in early 2017.
will be available in various
colours and a variety of
sizes, including a monopod
starting from November.
Kodak PIXPRO 4KVR360 launched
K
odak recently up with the new KODAK
launched PIXPRO 4KVR360 was a
PixPro natural progression,” said
4KVR360. The camera Mariame Cisse, Marketing
has been built with two Director for JK Imaging
fixed-focus lenses that Ltd., Europe. “We are
record 360-degree 4K footage. new model follows the SP360 committed to the interactive 360°
It can shoot upto 20 MP and it 4K VR that was announced video format and want to give
features a CMOS sensor. The last year. Like that model, the yet another option to consumers
PixPro can be connected with any 4KVR360 will ship with a free when it comes to choosing a
smart device through the Wi-Fi version of the PIXPRO Editing quality 360° VR camera based on
and NFC that is integrated into and Stitching program for both their specific needs.” The model
its body. It works in conjunction Mac and PC. “The decision to will launch in the first half of
with an app that’s available for continue expanding our award 2017 although pricing is yet to be
iOS and Android platforms. The winning 360° VR camera line announced.
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Sony to launch new

flagship camera—A99 II
S
ony Corp. announced system also performs
the launch of the newly exceptionally in low-
developed flagship light conditions, as it
digital camera, the A99 II. will function properly in
The camera features an brightness levels as low
innovative Hybrid Phase as EV-4. The standard ISO
Detection AF system range of the camera is
incorporating 79 accurate 100-25600, expandable
hybrid cross points and to ISO 50-102400. It
offering continuous shooting can also record 4K
up to 12fps with continuous at 100Mbps (using
AF tracking. The Sony A99 XAVC) with full sensor
II features full-frame 42MP read-out and no pixel
Exmor CMOS sensor, BIONZ binning, both stills and
image processing engine video supported by 5
and newly designed shutter axis image stabilization
unit to enable continuous system. Sony A99 II
shooting at impressive speeds Hybrid AF system with
of up to 12fpm with AF/ 300 + 79 AF points. The
AE tracking. Due to its large new back-illuminated
buffer, these images can be full-frame 42.4MP
viewed immediately after Exmor R CMOS sensor
shooting, even when in high- in the new A99 II model
speed continuous shooting features a gapless-on- all of the finest natural details authorized Sony retailers and
mode. Its Translucent Mirror chip design that allows for and textures can be captured will be sold for about $3,200
Technology, with no moving fast readout of large volumes with unprecedented depth US and $4,200 CA. Sony also
mirror, ensures steady, of data and maximizes and realism. Both compressed announced that the camera
continuous AF operation and light gathering ability. The and uncompressed RAW files will be debuted in Japanese
live image preview during new camera has also been are readily available based market from November 25,
both still image and movie designed without an optical on user preferences. The A99 2016 onwards at expected
shooting. The precision AF low-pass filter, ensuring that II will ship this November to street price of 390,000 yen.
First TTL radio system

for Panasonic’s
mirrorless camera
L
PA Design HyperSync technology. The firmware updates. The FlexTT5
launched company is developing a for Panasonic is compatible
the first Panasonic remote camera cable with existing PocketWizard
TTL radio system which will trigger a remote transceivers such as the Plus IV
specifically for camera with their FlexTT5 and Plus III in manual trigger
Panasonic’s or any other PocketWizard mode. It also communicates
mirrorless radio. For now, the FlexTT5 with all PocketWizard-enabled
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cameras, giving is compatible with the GH4 photo gear. The FlexTT5 will
Lumix shooters and DMW-FL360L and be made available at the end of
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access to DMW-FL580L flashes. Other October. It will retail for $186

PocketWizard’s cameras and flashes will be for a single radio or $299 for a
TTL, HSS and added in the future through two-pack.
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PrimaLuceLab’s Nikon D5500a

for astrophotography
P
rimaLuceLab, an Italian (49°F) below the ambient has been
astrophotography air temperature. Keeping removed
equipment brand, is the sensor cool allows long and replaced
selling a version of the Nikon exposures to take place by a filter
D5500 that it has adapted without the sensor heating up that allows
for long exposures using a and creating image noise. This longer red
custom cooling system that allows long shutter openings wave lengths,
manages the temperature with reduced noise. The specifically
of the camera’s sensor. The camera system also prevents those beyond
PrimaLuceLab Nikon D5500a air moisture from condensing the H-alpha
Cooled uses dual Peltier cells on the surface of the cooled line, to
to create a thermoelectric sensor. Its Anti-Dewing pass and be
cooling effect that allows systems heats the front filter recorded. of up to 900 seconds. The
users to maintain the over the sensor but not the The system also allows to PrimaLuceLabs Nikon D5500a
temperature of the sensor and sensor itself. The infrared- set up sequences of different is available at USD 2420
to cool it by as much as 27°C cut filter of the Nikon D5500 exposures with brackets (approximately).
Ricoh adds Theta SC to its Irix launches

360-degree camera series its first product
R
icoh recently announced port. Its 360-degree images can month Irix, a young Swiss Comapny
an addition to it also be viewed in VR headsets in beige, launched its first product, the Irix
360-degree camera such as the Samsung Gear VR, blue, pink 15mm f/2.4 lens, for full frame
series - the Theta SC. It offers and the 8GB of built-in memory and white D-SLR cameras. Providing a focal
the same twin spherical lenses can store up to 1600 images. colours. The length of 15mm, this new lens
as Theta S, with 14MP sensors With a high-performance CMOS new Theta model is ideal for outdoor and
behind them, but it only image sensor, larger aperture SC will be indoor photography. Its optical
provides a five minute limit on an dual lenses, the Theta SC marketed at a construction and special neutrino
Full HD video capture. The new is light in weight and will be price of USD
Theta SC comes with no HDMI available from the coming 299.
Leica announces special edition

M-P designed by Rolf Sachs coating formula reduces colour
L
eica introduces a special focal length markings on the applied in other manufacturing aberration, ghosting and flare
M-P (Typ 240) in red table barrel of the lens. Sachs says on industries, we decided on a effects to bare minimum, With
tennis bat rubber kit that his website, ‘Our primary goal red ‘ping pong’ rubber, usually a minimum focussing distance
has been designed by the artist in designing the camera was used on table tennis bats. of 0.28 metre (0.92 ft) and 9
Rolf Sachs. The system includes driven by a utilitarian approach, This material adds practical rounded shaped aperture blades,
a Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 seeking a specialist grip tactility to the camera, while the lens stands for supremely
ASPH lens and SF40 flash unit. material that would respond simultaneously creating an smooth out-of-focus areas. The
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Not only is the body-cover red, to the scale of the camera with entirely new haptic experience.’ design of the lens allows the use of
but the company has used red millimetre precision. Following With a limited number of kit 95 mm screw-in filters at the front
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paint in the engraved markings in-depth research into materials produced world-wide, the and gelatin filters at the back of
on the top plate dials as well that have strong ‘gripping’ camera will be marketed at a the lens.
as on the distance scale and properties and are traditionally price of USD 14,950.
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Samsung to discontinue Note 7

smartphone
S
amsung Electronics Recently one incident was best android phone. Samsung what to replace it with.
have officially decided reported wherein a burning has pulled the plug on the Speculations are being made
to pull the plug on its device led to the evacuation Note 7 entirely, stopping all on online forums and portals
troubled device, Note 7, after of a Southwest Airlines plane. production and marketing of and some of the suggested
repeated issues. There have With one of the best available the device. With the Note 7 replacements for the Note 7
been multiple complains camera, the device was now pulled from the market, includes the Google Pixel and
regarding device catching fire. considered to be one of the many owners are wondering LG V20.
Google to shut down Panoramio

P
anoramio, Google Inc’s images. This enables anyone their Google account will have already announced that they
website for sharing to search for a location on their photographs uploaded will be moving forward with
photos of the world, will the world map and view automatically to Google Album the closure of Panoramio. The
now be shut down. With the the available images of that Archive at full resolution. In users will initially unhappy
intgeration of photo-uploading particular location. With the addition, Panoramio users will with the company’s decision
feature with Google Maps and same feature now available retain access to their account to close down Panoramio.
Local Guides, the comapny with Google Maps, the company photos (within Panoramio) According to the recent
has planned to shut down the decided on discountinuing until November 2017, though announcement made by the
website. Panoramio is a web the portal. According to the new uploads and interactions comapny, the shut down has
destination for photographers company, users with their with photos will be restricted. been fianlised and will take
to share location specific Panoramio accounts linked with In 2014, the comapny had place in November 4th.
Sigma to Samsung to sell off its printing

enter cinema division to HP
lens market
S
amsung Electronics has time. The move will enable HP 6500 patents from Samsung’s
recently announced that to expand into multifunction printing portfolio. Samsung
Sigma Corporations the company will be selling printer industry. The acquisition Electronics has also agreed to
announced that it will its printing division to HP will provide HP with a broder make USD 100-300 million open
now expand its outreach, (Hewlett Packard) for USD 1.5 portfolio across the printer and market investments in HP’s
entering the cinema lens billion. The transaction is slated copier markets. It also provides stocks towards the closure of the
market. The comapny to be completed within a year’s HP with vertical integeration and acquisition.
recently launched its Cine
Lens series specifically for
cinematography. Sigma
announced the the release
of two zoom lenses in Japan Sony to collaborate with TEPCO
for Smart Home Business
and USA for the EF and E
mount camera systems. The
company also said that they
S
will be launching another ony Mobile Communications TEPCO has about 20 million board of each house to survey
zoom lens as well as 5 and Tokyo Electric Power subscriber network for electric and control home appliances or
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prime lenses, which will be Company (TEPCO) Energy power and Sony will provide monitor elderly people or children
released in the market in the Partner announced that both for sensors using AI technology. remotely. Sony’s intention of
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year 2017. companies will collaborate in the Details of the new services will entering the housing business is to
smart home sector to control and be further discussed. Sony will get recurring profit from specific
monitor electronics appliances. attach sensors on the distribution regular customer bases.
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iPhone 7 uses Sony sensors

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report published by models are supplied by market sensor model has been deployed detection. The resolution of the
patent and technology leader Sony. The company has in the rear camera. What we FaceTime front camera has been
consultancy, Chipwork, used Sony censors in earlier do know is that the 12MP chip increased to 7 MP. The Sensor is
the company has revealed models of iPhone too. Though uses the Exmor RS technology also a second generation Sony
that that front and rear image Chipwork’s teardown of iPhone platform, a Bayer RGB color Exmor RS model and measures
sensors on the new Apple 7 does not specify which exact filter array and on-sensor phase 5.05 mm x 3.72 mm (18.8 mm2).
Hasselblad to collaborate with Motorola

H
asselblad and Motorola photos from a distance without delivers the best quality RAW way around more quickly and
have teamed up to affecting resolution or the file processing. The powerful simpler than before. The
design an imaging image quality. The built-in image processing software flatter design helps users
experience that completely Xenon flash lights up the subject Phocus has been updated and concentrate on the job in hand
transforms mobile photography. evenly, giving crisp, blur-free expanded with new features and makes simplifies navigation.
The Hasselblad True Zoom pictures in any environment. It that work seamlessly with Some new tools for enabling
with 10x Optical Zoom adds an feature also the Phocus, a free the H6D. A new graphic user finer control of the editing
advanced imaging experience image processing software, for interface offers a clean and process and ensure the very
to the Moto Z smartphone. streamlined editing control uncluttered workflow, making highest quality output from the
Users can capture detailed and the highest quality output, it easier for users to find their files are added.
Profoto collaborates with Sony Hitachi

Maxwell
P
rofoto and Sony specifications of its certain available in early 2017.
recently announced
their collaboration
ILC products to Profoto.
Both the companies have
(“Profoto is very pleased to
enter into this partnership
to release
stating that the move is together launched Profoto with Sony, a front runner compact and
targeted at expanding
markets for professional and
AirTTL for Sony α users.
Profoto Air Remote TTL-S
of groundbreaking digital
imaging. This collaboration lightweight
serious photographers. The
collaboration enables Sony
is a small, wireless radio
transmitter that can be
between two industry
leaders in photography and projector
and Profoto photographers attached to the Sony light shaping provides a Hitachi Maxwell Co. will
to create final images faster camera’s hotshoe. The unique platform that will release a compact and
and turn their ambition into remote offers full TTL enable future innovations lightweight short-focal lenght
reality. The collaboration and HSS capability with for the world’s best projector, SP-Ji in October.
makes it possible for Profoto’s Pro-10, D2, B1, and most ambitious It weighs about 1.2 kg and
optimized compatibility and B2 flashes. Profoto photographers. We are measures 198 x 265 x 65
with Profoto flashes and enables a lean work flow happy to announce the first mm, which makes it portable.
Light Shaping Tools and by making it possible to step, the highly sought- It can display images from
Sony ILC (Interchangeable wirelessly integrate the after Profoto AirTTL for 36-50 inches. The three
Lens Camera) products, as camera with flash. The Sony α users,” says Anders colour LEDs and Hitachi’s
Sony has licensed technical Air Remote TTL-S will be Hedebark, CEO of Profoto.) original image processing
technology, the HDCR (High
Dynamic Contast Range)
allows the projector to
Leica develops a business unit produce high quality images.

It features a built-in NFC
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function and is comaptible
L
eica has created a new combine integrated product production. From September with smartphones, tablets
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Professional Business solutions and innovative 1, 2016, Stephan Schulz was and other devices via wireless
Unit, which has been applications for professional named the Global Director of connections.
designed to expand and photography and video Professional Business Unit.
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in India
H
onor, Huawei’s up to 128GB. For a heightened
smartphone e-brand functionality, Honor 8’s dual-
for digital natives has function advanced �ingerprint
aunched its latest �lagship reader rede�ines the 3D
Honor 8 along with two other �ingerprint scanning. The Honor 8
smartphones, Honor 8 Smart Smart is a 5.2 inch, aircraft grand
and its �irst ‘Make in India’ aluminum alloy framed compact
phone Honor Holly 3. The Honor smartphone. Using the brand-
8 features a 12MP dual-lens new 13 million pixel stack sensor
camera, comprising of a RGB camera of SONY IMX214, Honor
and a monochrome lens. It has 8 Smart features a 13MP rear and
a 8MP front camera. It features 8MP front camera. It is equipped
double-sided glass design’ with with a long battery life with
a �irst from Honor – a Sapphire 3000mAh battery combined with
blue colour, the Honor 8 runs the energy-ef�icient design of the be providing its customers with end of 2016. Honor 8, Honor 8
Android™ 6.0 and Huawei’s excellent Kirin650 chipset and regular software updates to Smart and Honor Holly 3 will be
Emotion UI 4.1. The smartphone the brand-new smart electricity ensure access to latest and most available for INR 29999, 19999
is powered by a 16 nanometer technology of EMUI4.1. Honor up-to-date product experience. and 9999 respectively. Honor
Kirin950 chip that reduces Holly 3, companys �irst ‘Make Underlining its customer-centric 8 comes in three new colours
power consumption and in India’ smartphone, features a approach, Huawei Consumer including: Pearl White, Sapphire
enhances overall performance. 5.5 inch screen, equipped with Business Group will also expand Blue, Sunrise Gold. Whereas
Featuring a 3000mAh battery, a 3100 mAh battery for longer its distribution network by Honor 8 Smart and Honor Holly
the smartphone has a 4GB RAM life along with a 13MP rear and partnering with more than 3 will be available in Black, White
and external memory support 8MP front camera. Honor would 50,000 retail outlets by the and Gold colours.
APAC and Smart

Photography organises
Asus Zenfone 3 Laser now
photography workshop available in India
T
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he Zenfone 3 Laser is focus. With a �inely sandblasted
and Apac
photography institute ASUS’ latest offering aluminum body, the Zenfone 3
have organised from the Zenfone 3 range Laser comes with a 5.5-inch, full
a photography and it will now be available in HD (1920 x 1080) IPS panel.
workshop—Basic Indian markets at INR 188999. It is available in Glacier Silver
Photography Indoor The company announced that and Sand Gold colours. Talking
and Outdoor certi�ied workshop. the smartphone will initially about their newest member in
The workshop will be held only be available on Flipkart for a the Zenfone series, Peter Chang,
for freshers and ametuers. The month. Post that, it will also Region Head – South Asia &
workshop will be helpful for be available on other leading Country Manager for ASUS
photography enthusiats, wherein e-commerce sites and in leading India said, “With the Zenfone 3
they will get to know their gear retail stores & Asus Exclusive range, we introduced a series of
and learn basic photography. Stores across India. Along with a smartphones in India to appeal
The registeration fees for the 3000 mAh battery, this Zenfone to a wide range of audience. The
workshop is INR 11744. The features a massive 4GB RAM and Zenfone 3 Laser is the perfect
participants will also receive Snapdragon octa-core 64-bit blend of affordability and luxury,
one year free subscription of processor. With a 13MP/8MP with its high-class speci�ications
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Smart Photography magazine (rear + front) camera, the Zenfone at an affordable price tag. With
along with a copy of the book,
3 Laser has the next generation its 13MP rear camera and 0.03
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Artography - Lagnachi Photo

PixelMaster 3.0 with a 13MP seconds laser auto-focus ability, it
Goshta. For registeration:
sensor, large f/2.0-aperture lens is ‘the’ device for the photography
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OnePlus launches
online shop in India
G
lobal mobile technology also bringing its latest range our fans in
startup, OnePlus, has of exclusive merchandise and India. With
announced the launch is offering limited-time offers the new
of an exclusive e-commerce for existing users. To avail platform,
website in India. After making these offers, users just have our users
its mark in the smartphone to register the IMEI details of will find it easier to purchase the Indian market and our fan
segment in world market, their smartphones on the portal genuine OnePlus products and community here”. OnePlus
OnePlus has created an exclusive and get shopping. Commenting fan merchandise, right from has so far been successful in
website, providing a better on the launch, Vikas Agarwal, the comfort of their homes. The achieving a grand userbase and
and personalised shopping General Manager - India, OnePlus e-commerce platform marks yet fan base. It an exclusive shooping
experience for the users. To said, “We are very excited to another major milestone in our portal, it seems likely that the
make it more rewarding for bring the globally acclaimed India journey and reiterates our users will be able to purchase
early supporters, OnePlus is OnePlus shopping experience to long term commitment towards genuine OnePlus products.
Nubia launches Z11 Mini in India

E
arlier part of ZTE shutter button or for taking company is the first to
Corporation, Nubia has screenshots. The smartphone integrate smartphone
now gone stand-alone features a 16 MP primary photo shooting functions,
with its first mid-budget (rear) camera with Sony including electronic
phone, Z11 Mini, which will IMX298 sensor and an f/2 aperture, slow shutter
be exclusively available for aperture. With LED flash, and live bulb exposure, and
Indian customers on Amazon phase-detection, autofocus claims fool-proof camera
at Rs 12,999. Originally and 3D noise reduction, operations like ‘one-click
priced at Rs 14,500, the the phone features an star trail shooting’ and light
phone features a brand- 8MP front camera. It painting. Nubia Z11 mini
new NeoVision 5.8 DSLR- comes with a 2800 features 2.5D Arc Glass
level photography system, mAh battery like design, 64-bit Octa-core
Clone Camera and a good other phones Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
fingerprint sensor which available in the processor, 3GB RAM and
can be used as a camera similar range. The 32GB ROM.
Launch of Case Kitchen app

C
ase Kitchen is an all new through a dedicated web search
app that allows the users feature. The phone cases are
to create customised created using 3DDi technology
mobile phone cases. With an that works on embedding print
array of varied categories to images into the case surface
choose from, the app provides and ensures that the case
users with mobile covers for all looks as good as new always.
brands. It allows the users to The phone cases come with a
play with different colours, text, scratch resistant luxury smooth
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and images. Images from social matte finish with ultra slim fit
media accounts can be imported design adding less than 10 g of
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for creating a customised design. weight. Case kitchen delivers the

The app also provides a virtually customised case within
unlimited image resource 24 hours.
Kodak plans a comeback
in India
T
he iconic Kodak, protection, but in January 2013,
best known for its the court approved financing
photography and film for Kodak to emerge from
products, is considering its a bankruptcy by mid-2013. The
come-back in Indian market. company now describes itself as
The company is targeting one of a “technology company focused
the “biggest film markets in the on imaging”. The company has
world”, even as it looks to target made the decision after studying
the analog film segment for a the Indian industry for the
niche audience in the country. past eight months and here’s
In a telephonic interaction on what Christian has to say about
the sidelines of Indywood Film the scenario of the markets
Carnival 2016, Christian Richter, for imaging and photography
Kodak’s director of sales and in India: “India has several
marketing EMEA & Asia Pacific independent markets within
Region Motion Picture and the country. More than 1,500
Entertainment said, “We would feature films are shot in India
want to bring films back to India every year. The majority of
as it is one of the biggest film the European box office is
markets in the world. There is controlled by the content from
tremendous talent.’’ Reports upcoming film laboratory. for newly-shot film projects, the US, whereas in India, the local
suggest that Kodak will be “Prasad Group intends to open a but also on archival market,” industry rules. Moreover, the
partnering with Hyderabad- film laboratory in Chennai, which said Christian. In the year 2012, industry in India is very
based Prasad Studios for their will not only offer film processing Kodak filed for bankruptcy fast-paced”.
Canon predicts a leap in

Indian D-SLR market
C
anon Inc. is looking digital imaging space. The system LSI
forward at immense camera division of Canon India design and
growth in the imaging contributed about 44 per cent verification,
industry, especially in the D-SLR of the revenue during the first embedded
segment, in the months to half of the 2016. Talking about operating
come. Despite of the blooming the market growth, Kobayashi system
market for smartphones with said, “India is one of the fastest- (OS) and
high-end cameras, Kazutada growing economies of the world. middleware
Kobayashi, President and I am more than happy that technologies
CEO, Canon India, believes we are running the business for cameras, keeps moving. This year, we
that Indian photography successfully with D-SLR cameras multifunction printers, network aim to finish at around Rs 2,350
market is on its verge to take in the country despite the surveillance cameras and crore compared to Rs 2,158
a significant leap. With over onslaught of camera-specific healthcare modalities. The crore last year in overall revenue
1,100 registered patented smartphones. We are witnessing centre produces software for Canon India’’. With customer
technologies in digital cameras, a healthy growth rate of around not only for D-SLR cameras experience as its priority,
2,300 in inkjet printers, 5,600 8-9 per cent in the camera but also for security cameras Canon has opened a record
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in multi-functional printers market.’’ Canon’s research and and printers. According to 200 Image Square stores in
(MFPs) and more than 200 in development centre “ISDC” Kobayashi, the Indian market is India till date and the company
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scanners, Canon has emerged is located in Bengaluru and different as the need is dynamic. further aims at expanding their
as one of the leading global works on product development He added, “You can’t take a customer outreach by adding 40
technology innovators in the and research in the area of break in India as the market more stores.
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ith the ‘Incredible and register the purchase on buyers stand a
Diwali’ offer, Asus the microsite www.z3n.asus. chance to win
is all set to make in/zenfone3_diwalioffer. assured gifts worth
the festive season special for Selected through a lucky draw, INR.11,000 & an
its user with great offers and the winners will get the cash Microsoft Xbox
discounts. 100 lucky consumers they spent on the purchase One Controller
will have the chance to win a completely back in the form worth INR 4000.
100% cashback voucher on of a voucher, thus winning a The customers will
the purchase of a Zenfone 3 free Zenfone 3 in the process, also be able to avail
from 18th to 22nd October, as well as a chance to win an interest free EMI
2016. In addition, another ASUS ZenPower. The last date offers on purchase
100 people will also get to register for the offer is 4th of all Core series
the chance to win an ASUS November, 2016. Winners of products (i3/i5/i7
ZenPower. To be eligible for the offer will be announced & Core m) during
the offer, consumers have to by November 10th, and will the offer time-
buy a Zenfone 3 ZE520KL & get duly notified by ASUS on frame. Users can
ZE552KL specifically from email. The offer also extends visit the offer website: for redeeming gifts and for
any ASUS Authorized Partners to Notebook buyers. Notebook www.asusdiwalioffer16.com further details.
Apple Watch Nike+ Winners of Photofry

now available in India contest announced
A
PAC photography Kala Bhavan at Thane, Mumbai.
institute recently The event will be repeated on
concluded the award the 5th and 6th of November due
ceremony for the winners of to public demand. The opening
the Photofry contest as well ceremony will take place at 11 am
as the Wedding Artography wherein the photographers will
exhibition. The winners for all be addressed by the chief guest—
three categories of the contest Sujith Gopinath, Assistant Editor,
(abstact, light and colour, and Smart Photography. The institute
A
pple’s fitness- street) were awarded for their has also announced the subject for
focused brilliant photographs which the upcoming Photofry contest:
Apple Watch were exhibited at the event. The
Nike+ smartwatch chief guests for the event were November 2016 — WATER
will be now Mukesh Parpiani (Head of Piramal
available in India. Art Gallery), Hemant Birwadkar December 2016 — TOUCH
The smartwatch (Smart Photography) and Ram
will be available Jagtap (Sr. Editor, Diamond January 2017 — SMILE
in two variants: Publication). The following is the
38 mm at INR list of winners: The contest will be held on
32,900 and 42mm at INR national and international levels.
34,900. Apple Watch Nike+, exclusive Siri Abstract Photography: Open judging will be held in
like all Apple Watch Series commands and iconic Dr. Subhash Parihar the second week of February
2 models, features built-in Nike watch faces along with 2017 after the winners will be
GPS to track pace, distance deep integration with the Light and Colour Photography: announced and awarded in the
and route, so users can run new Nike+ Run Club app for Sushmita Kulkarni second week of March, at Piramal
without an iPhone, packs motivation to go for a run, Art Gallery, Mumbai. For all the
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two-times-brighter display, coaching plans that adapt to Street Photography: Dr. Subhash information regarding the contest
50 metres water resistance, a your unique schedule and Parihar terms and conditions, and for
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powerful dual-core processor progress, and guidance from registeration and participation
and watchOS 3. Apple the world’s best coaches and APAC institute has annouced that you can visit the institute’s
Watch Nike+ also includes athletes. the exhibition will be repeated at website: www.apacphotofry.com
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Ankit Narang
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nkit Narang, a passionate
photographer, started
his photographic
journey from the streets of
Chandani Chowk in Old Delhi.
After �inishing his graduation,
Ankit started his career in the
hospitality industry. He soon Still life
discovered his fascination
for photography. He started
pursuing his passion and Peace
acquired professional training
in photography. Ankit truly
believes that photography has
changed his perspective and
how he looked at various people,
places and other things. Ankit
completed his postgraduation
from the prestigious Light and
Life academy in Ooty, under the
guidance of Iqbal Mohammad
in the year 2011. Ankit loves
to travel & capture �ine art,
landscapes, people, grey-scale,
portraits & also document
weddings. His life and work
revolves around the mantra -
“keep it simple, keep it honest
& keep it you”. To view his work
you can visit his website:
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Bhaskar Athavale is an
instrumentation engineer by
profession. He started his journey
in the �ield of photography around
15 years ago, under the guidance
of Late photographer—Sharad
Devare. Along his way, Bhaskar
Bhaskar Athavale had the opportunity to learn
and work with many eminent
photographers including Yuwraj Gurjer, Amit Rane, Kane
Lew and also Vishwas Morye who pursued him to exhibit
his work and participate in competitions. This helped him
brush up his photography skills and showcase his work on a
bigger platform. He has received various awards and honours
in photography including the FFIP (Fellowship - Federation
of Indian Photography in Year 2014) and APSI (Artist -
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He currently spends his leisure time travelling in and around
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Into the wild and

wilderness As told to Unnati Sagar
Praveen Purohit is
nature and wildlife
photographer based in
Uttarakhand and is in When and how did your journey in was mesmerized by the million stars
love with the culture
and beauty of the Mighty nature and wildlife photography which were so clearly visible from
Praveen Purohit Himalayas. He specializes begin? the terrace of my village home. It was
in capturing the majestic I have been in love with nature only when our family’s old Nikon point
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landscapes and beautiful birds of the region.

He loves trekking to the remotest corners of ever since I was a kid. I belong to and shoot camera malfunctioned in
the Himalayas, staying for days in villages for the Himalayas and as a kid I used the year 2011 that I seriously thought
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his shots. Currently staying in a small town in to desperately wait for summer of purchasing a better D-SLR. I began
Srinagar, Uttarakhand, he is constantly exploring
the region for Biodiversity hotspots.
holidays. I loved trekking in the reading about cameras on internet,
forests surrounding our village and one thing led to another and even
Scaly bellied woodpecker
before deciding on my camera I had
decided that wildlife photographer is
what I want to be. I become obsessed
by reading anything and everything
about photography, took an 8 week
crash course in nature and wildlife
photography, started exploring areas
and eventually in the year 2014
started doing photography full time.
Who or what is it that inspires

you and your work? Which
photographer’s work influences you
the most?
Mother Nature has been the greatest
of all my inspirations. Those divine
sunrises and sunsets on the Himalayas,
the ruffling sound in the forests as
wind blows past the trees, the gushing
sound of the water streams, the noisy
yet so calming presence of birds, the
alarm calls of mammals, the millions
of stars in the chilly skies, and finally
the immense calm and peace my
heart experiences when in nature
is something which no words can
describe. Nature inspires, and has
given me this tremendous opportunity,
to present to the world, its beauty
in the most beautiful way humanly
possible. I have learned a bit from a lot
of highly respected and revered nature
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and wildlife photographers namely Dr.

Caesar Sengupta, Suraj Ravindra Das,
Yuwaraj Gurjar, Anup Sah and Amit
Rane to name a few.
What the various difficulties that

Khaleej male you face as a wildlife photographer?
What are the different challenges it
involves?
I shoot mostly in the Himalayas, and
shooting in these rough terrains
present a lot of challenges. Almost all
the places which are rich in wildlife
diversity are remotely located and
involved a lot of trekking. Trekking
with extremely heavy telephoto
lenses and camera gears is highly
challenging, then the weather here
is extremely chilly and one has to
be prepared for extreme cold. The
Himalayan birds though comfortable
to human presence, are mostly very
small in size and on top of it they are
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extremely fast, hopping from branch to

branch in less than a second. Getting
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close to them to get an acceptable

shot takes a lot of patience and good
knowledge of their behaviour. The
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Himalayan tahr pair
Himalayan Mammals are extremely driven vehicle? and grow as a photographer, it’s better
shy to Human presence and avoid Personally speaking, I have never been to ditch safaris and go to places where
human beings at all costs. Just a fan of shooting wildlife in safaris. wildlife is not used to Humans. I have
seeing mammals in the Himalayas is Instead of going on safaris, I prefer trekked a lot in the Himalayas of
extremely difficult, let alone shooting. trekking in the wilderness of the Uttarakhand and I have experienced a
Till date I have managed to shoot only Jungles. Safaris are great for someone lot of pleasant surprises which would
Himalayan Thars and in getting close who has never witnessed wildlife have been impossible to witness if I
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to them, they thoroughly tested all my in open. It’s a great opportunity for was doing it in a Safari.
stalking skills and patience. anyone to see wildlife up and close
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What are your views about wildlife the subjects you see. But if you really what are the different points one
photography tours, involving a self want to experience nature and Wildlife must keep in mind to ensure that no
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disturbance or harm is
caused to the wildlife or
the surrounding nature?
We wildlife photographers
are nature lovers first
and then photographers.
Our first and foremost
concern should be
wellbeing of our wildlife
subjects. Wildlife subjects
are always under a lot of
stress due to the fact that
they have to constantly
forage for food, and are
always living under fear
of predators. Whenever
I shoot wildlife, I use the
ever green technique
of camouflaging myself
in the environment and
then wait for hours at a
location which I know is
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Mammals). In this way I
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to my wildlife subjects
without disturbing them.
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destination for photography so
far and why?
India is very rich in terms of
biodiversity, from the Western/
Eastern Ghats to the Himalayas,
the beauty of Indian flora and
fauna is indescribable. Every place
is beautifully endowed in its own
respect. If I however have to pick
up one place of all, I would always
pick the Himalayas. The beauty of
Himalayas is unparalleled, from
the beautiful mountains and snow
clad peaks to the rich number
of the most beautiful song birds.
During Sunrise and sunsets, the
Himalayas are bathed in the most
beautiful hues of pinks, oranges,
and yellows. Himalayas are also
richly endowed with the most
varied, colourful and beautiful bird
species.
What are some of the important

post-processing tips that
you would like to give to
budding nature and wildlife
photographers?
My guru Dr. Caesar Cengupta
always maintains that one should
present only his best work to the
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world. Post processing is one tool

that is indispensable to getting
the best out of camera RAW files. I
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am quite fascinated by the details
RAW files of today’s cameras can
capture. I have taken a lots of
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shots during sunrise and sunsets
in the Himalayas, and the camera
has almost always failed miserably
to reproduce the beauty which I
saw and experienced at the place.
Processing the image later has
helped me reproduce faithfully
the colours as I saw them. I am
however not a fan of using plugins
to unnaturally enhance my images.
I do very minimal post processing
of my images, adjusting mostly
White balance, Exposure and do
some sharpening. My favourite
tool in post processing is however
Curves, I feel curves is a magical
tool that by itself can add so much
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however be very careful not to
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end up with something that looks
very unnatural. |SP
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Sailing through the tides

A compelling tale of Fujifilm’s
innovative comeback
Unnati Sagar
I
nnovating Out of Crisis - how Both Kodak and Fujifilm had similar
Fujifilm survived (and thrived) as businesses, dominated by the sales
its core business was vanishing - by of photographic film and processing
Shigetaka Komori, FUJIFILM Holdings supplies. Kodak was the much bigger
Corporation Chairman and CEO, unfolds player and yet, just over a decade later,
and narrates a story of how he was Fujifilm had transformed and reported
inspired to lead Fujifilm’s journey from record profits whilst Kodak filed for
the brink of extinction to its current bankruptcy. However, in the book, the
path of prosperity and
growth – thus giving
the company a new
direction.
The global market for

photographic products
and supplies has been
Shigetaka Komori stormy in recent times.
— Chairman and Chief Digital photography has
Executive Officer of FUJIFILM taken many companies
Holdings Corporation by surprise, torpedoing
their business along
the way. In 2000,
In 1963, Mr. Komori joined photographic film
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. products made up
after graduating from the 60% of Fujifilm’s sales
University of Tokyo with a and up to 70% of its
B.A. in economics. During his profit. With the advent
tenure, he gained extensive of digital cameras, the
experience in the graphic business was damaged
systems and recording to the point of no return.
media businesses. From In 2012, Kodak filed
1996 until 2000, he served for bankruptcy. Yet
as Managing Director of Fuji Fujifilm boasted record
Photo Film (Europe) GmbH. profits and continued
In 2000, he became President, strong. Komori writes,
Representative Director of “Photography is an
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd., and indispensable part of
in 2003 he was appointed human culture, and
President and CEO. Fujifilm takes as its
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mission to protect the

photographic culture. We
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cannot stop producing

film simply because the
market has shrunk.”
chairman does not
narrate a war tale
of ‘us versus them’.
Instead, Innovating
Out Of Crisis
recounts the changes
incorporated by the
company in order to
regain momentum
in declining market
conditions.
• Develop original digital technology He lists out the following key points,
Understanding the need of hour, the which he incorporated at Fujifilm, that
Chairman who was armed and ready • Extend the life of photosensitive brought about a dynamic change in
to take the bull by its horns writes, materials their workplace:
‘’It was clear to me that this was not
the time for makeshift measures. Our • Develop new business • Reading: gain accurate
only choice was to initiate radical understanding of the current state
reform, including the downsizing of our The key to Fujifilm’s success lies of affairs and based on the readings
photography-related businesses. Had in the structural reforms in their estimate future changes
we delayed by just another year or two, photography-related businesses,
we would have been right in the middle bold investments in promising new • Planning: the plan is your script for
of the devastating financial downturn fields and developing entirely new executing the strategy
of 2008 and the company might not ventures.
have been able to survive this double He believes these are the strategies that • Communicating: follow the
punch.” allowed Fujifilm to thrive in the digital battlefield briefing techniques (leaders
age, helping the company retain its must always communicate with their
The Chairman narrates in his book position in the most hardest of times. employees as to: What is happening?
how and what happened that led to the He explains how he engineered the What might happen next? Where are
company’s downfall, what did Fujifilm transformation with organizational we headed? What has to be done next?)
do in order to sail steady in the hardest innovation and product diversification.
of all storms, what were the highest One of the key point that brought about • Acting: firmly take charge and see
peaks he climbed as a leader in order the much needed change was Komori’s that the decisions are implemented
to lead a team that was broken and management philosophies. Komori and orders are carried out
unmotivated due to the crisis. He also states very clearly in his book that
talks about what kind of employees can one of the most important measure Celebrating 50 years of inception in
help businesses thrive in the future. that needs to be taken whilst in the the United States last year, Fujifilm
“The transformation was coming, and middle of any crisis is to constantly stands strong and dynamic, thriving
it would be profound,” writes Komori communicate the prevailing situation global force in many markets and
introducing the first chapter of the to the employees. As a leader, it was industries. The following line that
book. He says, “The transformation his responsibility to take the fall for his sums up Fujifilm’s story of crashing
was digital photography, and we were company. and thriving: “Thanks to this series
Fujifilm.” of reforms, the company was literally
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Komori says that leaders are not reborn.” Indeed, Komori’s strategies
With Komori at the helm of Fujifilm, allowed to fail and his constant and leadership philosophies have
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the company’s priorities were now to perseverance was one of the core brought about one of the most
October 2015
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relentlessly captivate the digital age reasons that Fujifilm managed to inspiring and a highly successful
with the following new strategies: avert the crisis. turnaround in business history. |SP
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Through The Lens

A brief history of
vintage cameras
Pritom Ghosh
Pritom Ghosh is an electrical engineer by

profession and a photographer by passion. He
loves to travel and narrate his wayfaring tales
through his camera. He believes photography
is one of the fields which is a combination
As told to Unnati Sagar of arts and science. To become a good
photographer, he says, one needs to have a
creative head along with a compassionate
heart. According to Pritom, a photographer’s
“P
sensitivity towards his surroundings is
hotography can only represent the present. Once manifested in his work, making it rich and
photographed, the subject becomes a part of the past”. soulful. “Simple living and high thinking”, is
his mantra in life. To view his work kindly
—Berenice Abbott (1898-1991) visit his Flickr page: www.flickr.com/
photos/45116804@N07/
With the ever evolving and super a glimpse of a few vintage cameras.
pacing technological advents, everyday These artifacts that stand obsolete are
we wake up to a new invention. And fancied utmost, even today, by every
just like in every other aspect of life, photography enthusiast. One of them
we see innumerable and dynamic being Pritom Ghosh, an engineer by the 1950s to 1980s. Though they may
inventions in the field of photography profession and a photographer by have faded into oblivion due to the
as well. Pictures that were once passion. Sharing his story with SP, lapse in time, these models marked
developed in dark rooms, can now Pritom gave us a peek into the past, an epoch in the history of camera
be viewed in the form of augmented with brief stories about the vintage making. Along with the pictures,
reality. cameras that he has come across. Pritom also shares their brief history
and stories of how he encountered
With photography reaching its summit Pritom’s curiosity to explore the them. Have a look….
of digitalization, we would like to different avenues of photography led
take you to the era bygone, giving you him to discover these cameras from Kodak Brownie Six-20
This is a Kodak Brownie Six-20
Model E, a 69 year old camera, that
belonged to my father’s uncle—
Ronojit Roy who was a professional
photographer. Though my father
never shared the same passion &
interest for photography, he took
special care to see that the camera
was maintained properly. The camera
was introduced in 1947, but its
production was discontinued within
a decade. These cameras were quite
portable as compared to the heavier
and humongous cameras of the time.
The critics, however, had raised
questions about its photo quality. It
was in the year 1962 that the last
Brownie camera was made.
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National - 35 Sprinty C
Next came the National - 35 Sprinty
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C. This particular camera has

always fascinated me. It belongs
to my brother’s father–in–law.
Kodak Brownie Six-20
Knowing about my passion for
photography, he was gracious
enough to give me his camera.
The camera sports a tag—
National 35 Sprinty C. It was sold
for INR 780 in the year 1977. In
the late 1970s, publications like
India Today and Sunday carried
advertisements for the camera
in their issues. Tracing back the
history of this particular camera,
I came to know that the camera
was actually made as a Regular
Sprinty C by a not-so-well known
German camera manufacturing
company called King KG. The
company gradually revoked its
camera manufacturing business
due to intense competition
faced by them from competitors
in terms of both pricing and
quality. In 1977, the designs, tool
kits and the entire necessary
infrastructure to produce NSP
SBC were bought by National
Instruments, a Calcutta based
Indian company. There are no
figures about how many units National - 35 Sprinty C
did the company manufacture and
sell, nonetheless, it remains to be Pentax 35 mm SLR (pentaprism). Pentax was initially
India’s only attempt at camera The name Pentax is derived from known as Asahi Kogaku Kogyo
manufacturing. the shape of a prism used in SLRs G.K., a Japanese manufacturing
company founded in the year 1919.
Pentax 35 mm SLR This single lens reflex has a
mirror hanging behind the
lens. When a photograph is
clicked, the mirror gets out
of its way. This allows any
type of optical device, from
microscope to telephoto, to be
attached and the photographer
can see what the camera
sees. This revolutionized
photography, after which SLR
camera was the preferred
choice of hobbyist as well as
professional photographers.
The camera you see in the
photograph belongs to my one
of my friend’s father who was a
hobbyist photographer himself.
This camera was widely used
between the years 1976 and
1984. The sturdy built and
compact size made it every
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Mere mention of this particular
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camera, till date, invokes deep

nostalgia in the minds of many
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A peek into the lens
of a wedding
photographer Nikhil Kapur
Ace wedding photographer, Nikhil
Kapur, who has worked for Draft FCB
Ulka (a an international ad agency)
before venturing out on his own,
is a postgraduate in audio-visual
As told to Unnati Sagar communications. Nikhil Kapur
specialises in a photojournalistic style
of documenting weddings. Nikhil has
shot weddings across the country and
internationally, with more than 80
weddings in the last 6 years.
informed about all the latest trends in

this field.
Wedding photography has immensely

transformed since the last few years.
What is in vogue and what is out of
style? To give you a brief idea of what’s
chic in the ‘marry-land’, we spoke to
the man behind the lens—renowned
wedding photographer, Nikhil Kapur.
In our conversation with Nikhil, we
talked about the latest trends in
wedding photography. He also shared
his experience of photographing a
‘I
do’ are the two most beautiful
words that unite two people in
an eternal bond of matrimony.
A couple’s decision to tie the knot
is followed by innumerable other
decisions that they need to take. Once
you find a suitable date, there are
plenitude of other things to decide:
from venue to invites, from guests to
the perfect dress. While two people
prepare to celebrate their connubial
bliss, there are too many memories
that are being created along the way.
And here the comes time to take
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another important decision - selecting

the right wedding photographer. The
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genre of wedding photography is

evolving faster than ever before. It has
become crucial for the couples to be
WHAT’S TRENDING
• Photo-booths at the venue can
be extremely fun if done right.
They can be a great ice-breaker for
people to mingle and get to know
each other. Gives the opportunity
to capture some amazing candid
moments.
• Elements which can be

photographed, apart from the
people present at the function
can be the bride’s clothes and
jewellery. Both the wedding rings
of the couple can be shot in very
creative ways. Elements of the
décor that would make for an
interesting image should definitely
be kept in mind. During the
pheras the pandit gets the couple
and their family to interact with
various elements. Understanding
the significance of these and
documenting them is important.
Kashmiri Pandit wedding. What But with the change in times, wedding • Digital photo albums has been
makes his story intriguing is the fact photography has its own significance. a popular trend considering the
that it is the first Kashmiri Pandit Couples are looking forward to new ease of use so many various online
wedding in the heavenly valley of and unique styles for documenting services provide. Though I insist
Kashmir, taking place after 30 long their wedding day. Each aspect of on including a printed coffee table
years. Here are the excerpts from the wedding is customised according book as part of my package to
the interview. to couples’ preferences. When they couples. But digital online albums
give so much attention to details, the are extremely convenient to share
There has been an evolution in the next most important thing to do is photographs with people who
styles and themes of photographing to make sure that all these elements were at the wedding and those
the different wedding ceremonies. are captured visually, so as to be who couldn’t make it. On the
What are your views about the remembered and shared with future internet they are always available
same? What according to you the generations. That is when the wedding for easy access no matter where
most significant changes that photographer comes into picture. you are. Sharing on social media is
have altered the way wedding Technology has allowed cameras to get another advantage through these
photography is perceived? cheaper and better, giving more people services.
Traditionally, photography at an and opportunity to share their art of
Indian wedding involved a general storytelling through their cameras. • Drone photography is
and overall coverage of the event, becoming very popular with
the primary motivation being The Kashimiri Pandit wedding clients. Drones are becoming
documentation of guests attending that was photographed by you, is cheaper and accessible to more
the wedding, along with clicking a not only unique but it is of great people now and photographers
few portraits of the couple. If you cultural, political and esthetical are using them to capture visuals
go through your parents’ wedding significance, as it was the first like never before. Another really
album, you will get an idea of what Pandit wedding in the valley since cool product that I’ve been
I’m talking about. But in today’s the last 30. As a photographer, creating for my clients are 3D
time, when technology has shrunk how important has this particular printed miniature replicas. I call
the world and opened our minds to wedding been for you? them Mini Klones! These are
trends and opportunities, we see that I was excited about this wedding exact miniature replica statues
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there has been a dynamic change from the first time I spoke to the of a person/couple, child or
in the field photography and all its couple. Though I have shot a few pet created using 3D printing
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genres. Initially, the photographer other Kashmiri weddings, none of technology. These could well be
at a wedding was considered just them actually happened in Kashmir. the future of photographs.
another vendor that the family hires. As it turns out, the community is
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quite close knit, and there were a
lot of common connections between
the multiple weddings I had shot. I
had met the bride, Pashmeena at one
of these weddings. She called me a
couple of years later, to inform me
about her wedding plans. She and her
then fiancé—Amol, had decided they
would get married in Srinagar, no
matter what. I consider travelling one
of the primary motivation to do the job
I do. I had never seen that part of the
country and have been given given an
opportunity to shoot a wedding here
has been one of the most fascinating
experience of my career.
What were some of the difficulties

you had to face, considering the of every few
socio-political unrest in the certain meters, there were
parts of the valley? heavily armed
There were no particular difficulties security personnel
while shooting once we reached the patrolling the area.
destination. However there were It was definitely an
a few hiccups initially that really intimidating sight.
made my worries grow. Based on the But it instilled a
requirement of the couple I needed to sense of safety in
take along a second photographer to us rather than fear.
be able to cover all functions. This is Travelling through
when I first realized the significance the city from the
of what I was about to experience. airport we finally
I got in touch with a photographer reached the Dal
whose work I find very impressive. Lake, which was
After our initial conversations she the wedding
was on board, dates were confirmed venue. Whereupon
and travel arrangements had been we started with
made. Closer to the wedding day I all functions
got a call from her saying she may and ceremonies.
not be able to make it. Her parents, Fortunately
as it so happened, were extremely there were no
weary of her travelling to Kashmir, interruptions or
due to the unrest and violence among troubles and the
students of one of the Institutes, as event was peaceful
being reported by the media. I laughed and merry.
it off reassuring her that I’m sure it
will be fine. There are 300 wedding Tell us about
guests travelling for the event so there your experience
shouldn’t be need to worry. Due to while shooting in
family pressures she was requested the mesmerizing
that I go ahead without her. Until venue in the
this incident I had paid absolutely backdrop of
no attention to what was happening India’s most
on the news about Kashmir. But this beautiful
got me thinking and made me feel destination.
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extremely disheartened. Eventually I Having had the

managed to make other arrangements opportunity to
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and finally reached Srinagar for shoot here has

the wedding shoot. The first thing I been one of the
noticed was the fact that at a distance most fascinating
Kashmiri Pandits, a small community
of the paradise on Earth, has beautiful
customs when it comes to their wedding.
A Kashmiri Pandit wedding has many
rituals that are unique to the region. One
of the unique and beautiful ritual is called
‘Posh Puza’
The ‘Posh Puza’ is a significant ceremony

that formally ends the wedding ceremony.
A red cloth is placed on the newlyweds’
heads, following which everyone present
showers them with ‘Posh’ (flowers)
accompanied by Vedic mantras.
experiences of my career till date. moment of their lives. This is often

With the picturesque backdrop of the seen through the pre-wedding
lake and snowcapped mountains, I photographs of the couples. As a
didn’t really need to work too hard photographer, how do you try and
to create stunning images. The tough capture their stories? What are the
part was only to make sure I didn’t different trends in pre-wedding
allow the beauty of the landscape to photo shoots?
overpower the bride and groom in my I have always tried to maintain a
shots. distance from my subjects while
capturing them on camera. This allows
In the recent past, we have observed me to be privy to moments shared
that wedding photography, is more between them that are absolutely
than just a pictorial evidence of natural and uninhibited. Most people
the ceremonies taking place. It is are not comfortable when a camera is
about documenting the unique pointed at their face. Whereas some
love stories of different couples people are so comfortable in front
and freezing the most special of the camera that it’s impossible to
capture their natural expression. I
always tell my clients to forget I’m
around and just be themselves. It’s
the most effective way of capturing a
forever moment. I try and follow the
same approach for pre-wedding shoots
as well. When planning the shoot
with the bride and groom, I would ask
for suggestions regarding locations
that may have some significance
to them. Or an activity they enjoy
doing together. While having a casual
conversation, I would try and get some
ideas whether they prefer something
glamorous or simple, adventurous or
laid back. My priority is to make the
shoot as personal and meaningful as
possible for them. After all it is their
moment of celebration.
When a couple selects a wedding

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photographer they have a certain

amount of expectations about the
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final outcome. What are the few

important points that they need to
keep in mind, while dealing with
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• One of the biggest trend is the
return to the vintage era. Couples
love the rich finish of a vintage look
as it has a regal charm to it.
• Black & White photography is

a huge trend – looks totally chic.
Focussing the viewer’s attention
on the people in the frame without
distractions.
• Earlier it was all about staging

that perfect pose. Not anymore
though. This year the trend is to
ditch the pose & keep it candid.
• The selfie fever isn’t away from

wedding photography trends either.
Selfies can add a fun factor to any
wedding.
• Overhead vantage point

photography or aerial shots is an
effective way to capture the spirit of
the day and a big trend this year.
• Wide-angle shots are a big trend

this year too. Capturing pictures
from afar encapsulating the entire
landscape makes for a beautiful
picture.
their clients and working towards

the outcome they are expecting?
As a photographer you need to
understand your strengths and
weaknesses. No one photographer can
be an expert at shooting all types of
scenarios. Know what you can offer
and use that to sell your services to
the client. There’s no point in over
committing or committing to something
that you will struggle to achieve. The
next step is to work on your weakness
and reach a point where you can assure
a perfect outcome. Ask your clients
to tell you their requirements and
what they expect to see highlighted
in the photographs. You may have a
style of your own but as a wedding
photographer you should understand
it’s not about you. Use your style to tell
their story the way they wish to see
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also once in awhile, look around for
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any interesting shots. There’s always

something exciting happening at a
wedding. |SP
Nikhil Kapur hails from a family with a cinematic background. His love for
cameras and photography started at a very early age. In the last 6 years,
Nikhil has photographed more 80 weddings. Here’s a glimpse from the
beautiful collection of photographs from different wedding shot by him.
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BEHIND Hridgandha
Mistry, wife of
THE STAGE
renowned Indian
photographer—
Girish Mistry, is a
photographer, a
mentor as well as
a wedding planner.
Hridgandha Mistry (Girish Mistry
The making of a perfect wedding shoot... is the founder

of Shari Academy of Professional Photography
and Digital Imaging, which has now completed
As told to Unnati Sagar 25 years of imparting quality education in the
field of photography) Hrid, a faculty at Shari
C
Academy, provides a one-point-source for wedding
apturing the ordinary moments Other than the classic wedding photography and videography.
on the most extraordinary day of photography and videography, the
a person’s life is what wedding couples opt for pre-wedding photo
photography is all about. Traditional shoots, save-the-date invites with
wedding photography represents the photo shoots and much more for that are available for wedding
the order and structure of the day. making their wedding one-of-a-kind. photography. It can be either a classic
However, a modern day wedding is The industry for wedding photography or a traditional theme, you can select
photographed in a much more distinct has been blooming since the last illustrative or photojournalistic style
way. It has more of a journalistic style couple of years. Photographers need for covering the wedding. You can
of documenting the lovely unscripted to constantly be updated with the make it look glamorous or dramatic.
moments of a couple’s life, making latest trends and newest technologies. The scope is wide and dynamic. The
their day special. From the classic To give you an insight on the subject client picks a theme of their choice in
studio portraits to pre-wedding of wedding photography, we spoke to the initial discussions and once the
documentaries, we see great evolution industry expert, Hrid Mistry. A person theme is finalised, we move on to what
in the genre of wedding photography maybe a skilled photographer, but comes next - deciding the location for
with the lapse in time. In the ‘Insta planning a wedding shoot involves a the shoot. This again depends majorly
Age’ that we live in today, visual lot more. The following conversation upon the client. However, the location
storytelling holds a very special place. with Hrid will explain, in depth, the of the wedding plays a major role in
Each couple has a unique story to tell. process of planning, conceptualizing wedding photography. The team can
And a wedding photographer’s job is and executing a wedding shoot. work in conjunction with the event
to narrate this story through his lens. management team in case there are
And for making the memories of their How do you plan a wedding shoot? any special arrangements needed to
‘Big Day’ special, couples are willing to First of all, you need to be familiar be done.
go that extra mile. with the different styles and themes
We understand that couples today
are ready to go that extra mile to
make their wedding day unique and
one-of-a-kind. Tell us about what
sort of a budget are the couples
looking at?
The budget entirely depends on the
couple’s requirement. It depends on
what kind of work they are looking at.
The budget varies depending upon the
number of photographers involved in
covering the event. Filming of video
is another cost factor. Some clients
request for cranes, use of photography
drones, live screening and live mixing
etc. Sometimes clients also demand for
a camera person to be with the bride
or the groom 24 x 7. These are a few
factors that determine the budget for a
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Ideally, how many photographers/

videographers cover a typical
wedding?
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conceptualizing to Every couple is looking forward to
executing a pre- make unique pre-wedding photos. For
wedding shoot, what a photographer, it becomes
are the various things very important to understand
that a photographer the needs of the client. Here are
needs to keep in some basic tips for pre-wedding
mind? photography:
Image by Rakesh Bhatia
The number of photographers

depends on what scale is the
wedding taking place. Ideally for
about 500 guests, we would have 3
photographers and 2 videographers.
This helps us in covering the entire
wedding comfortably without missing
out on anything. The number of
photographers can also vary according
to the client’s requirement.
Being a ‘one-point-source’ for

providing the necessary services
for wedding shoots, what other
services do you provided?
Since we have been in the field for
such a long time, we can get our
clients in touch with some of the best
event managers, florists, decorators,
caterers, gifting solutions, so on and
so forth. This helps our clients get all
their needs fulfilled under one roof.
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the different styles of pre-wedding

photo shoots that are currently
in vogue? From planning and
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Discussions: Have discussions with the Right theme: The selection of great theme for the shoot. Couples
couple before planning a photo shoot. appropriate themes will support usually have certains ideas in mind.
Ask them questions. Talk to them your work very much. You need to The task of a photographer is to give
about different styles and themes that find a theme that creates a strong their technical feedback.
are available. Give them unique pre- impression. For example, the love
wedding photo theme ideas. This Q & A story of the couple, or how they met Location: After the theme is decided
session will give you meaningful inputs. for the first time can make up for a a location for the pre wedding shoot
Image by Rakesh Bhatia Image by Rakesh Bhatia
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the main event-

the wedding.
Amidst all jazz
and a plethora of
rituals taking place
simultaneously,
what are all the
difficulties you
face when you try
to shoot the event
as it happens? Can
you give some tips
to avoid blunders
that a photographer
might create while
trying to get the
perfect shot?
The problems are
manyfold when
is scouted. As the location plays an to make a unique pre-wedding photos. we try to shoot the weddings as it is
important part in the making of It will be difficult to make a nice photo not only the rituals and the guests.
a final image. If any permissions with a bad timing. Don’t do the pre- Sometimes the client might hire
are supposed to be taken, do the wedding photo session with a narrow additional teams for services like
needful before hand. There are many interval from the wedding day. 1-2 videography or traditional photography.
photographs that look beautiful months prior the wedding will be ideal. This leads to many problems
due to its location. Make sure that like crowding around the couple,
you concept and the shoot location Remember the best hours for outdoor photographers getting in each other’s
compliment each other. It is better portrait photography is 6-9am in the frame, and so on. You can completely
to choose a location adapted to the morning and afternoon at 4pm till 1 avoid this problem by talking to your
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agreed concept, not just because hour before the sun goes down. The client beforehand and explaining to
that location looks beautiful. soft natural light during these hours them the problems that might occur. You
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will provide you with excellent results. also need to coordinate with the other
Time: The timing of the shooting is teams at the venue. Here are some tips
also one of the most important thing After the pre-wedding becomes to help you work with them:
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a shot perfect, it’s the person using it.
Hence familiarizing yourself with the
latest device and technology is very
important.
How do you ensure your wedding

images are free of color casts since
video lights and electronic flash
• Be friendly – Greet them when you them they are in the present and most have different color temperatures?
arrive at the venue and exchange a bit importantly, remind them to have fun. Do you prefer to shoot in ambient
of friendly conversation. The main challenge is delivering good light or you prefer electronic flash
photos in a stressful environment. and why?
• It’s not a competition – Don’t try During the wedding, there are shots If it is our team that’s shooting the
to compete with them, instead try to that cannot be redone, such as the video and the photos, the video light
work along with them. alliance exchange, the official first and flashes will be white balance
kiss, funny moments and situations. checked, and the color temperature
• Split time – Talk with them and come You need to be constantly alert to of the LED’s for video will be matched
to an understanding how much time what’s happening around you. with that of the flashes. As we always
each gets to spend with the client, this shoot RAW and our systems are color
will ensure both of you get good shots. The other big challenge is being able calibrated with SPYDER, our white
to manage the low light environments balances can always be matched
• Don’t complain- Look at it as a where you shoot. For example, while even at the post production stage.
challenge. shooting in a church. There isn’t But we strongly believe in getting
enough light to fix the action. You need the shot right in camera and leaving
One of the biggest problem faced to get the right equipment to make the least possible requirement for
during a wedding shoot is the sure you get nice results at the end. post-processing of the images. In case
distortion created by guests coming in of selecting lights, the preference
the frame to get a shot of the couple What are the latest trends in changes from situation to situation.
from their mobile phones. The way we technology used to cover modern But in most of the given situations we
counter this is by having two or more weddings? would be using both. This helps us in
candid photographers. This helps us With the advent of technology, it has maintaining optimum exposure for
ensure that whatever the situation the become easier to get shots that were our shots which in turn reduces our
shot is captured and the moment isn’t once upon a time deemed difficult or post production time.
missed. expensive. The best example is aerial
photography or videography. But as Usually, what is your typical
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It also becomes difficult to get great technology keeps advancing we have turnaround time and how do you
pictures if the couple getting married to keep updating ourselves as well present the images/video to a client?
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is nervous. Break the ice and get them as keep practicing with the latest Do you incorporate the latest trends
to talk with each other. Crack a few equipment. Because at the end of the like the ‘augmented reality/live
jokes to break the tension. Remind day it’s not the technology that makes videos’ in your wedding albums?
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in digital photo albums are not of the
best quality and hence they do not
do justice. We have also been strong
believers in the fact that gimmicks’ do
not sell and the content matters more
than anything else.
Lastly, what are the suggestions that

you can provide to budding wedding
photographers?
The biggest mistake new
photographers commit is shooting on
a long lens at a very small f-number.
Candid photography is much more
than just a blurred background. It
is important to study the work of
successful national and international
photographers and also get a formal
education in wedding photography
and assist a good photographer for 2-3
years to gain invaluable experience.
“The study of various

wedding ceremonies,
rituals and customs
of different cultures
and religions will
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help photographers
gain an insight
and understand
what’s coming next.
Practicing with the Copyrighted low resolution images When you try to become a wedding
photography gear are handed on the very same day
of the final event. The client gets to
photographer, you’ll find yourself
faced with a bit of a conundrum.
will help them be choose the images he needs for the You need experience of shooting
album. Typically, it would take 4 weddings to get hired, but you can’t
better prepared in weeks after the client has selected get experience until you get hired. This
the images and the final images and is incredibly challenging, and tough for
any given situation album is delivered. In case of no every budding photographer. You may
and they will never album it takes 2 weeks to deliver
the final images. Video takes around
assist an established photographer
in order to gain experience or try
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given to the client in 15 days. We wedding if they agree. Either way, it
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also provide same day edits. Also, we takes hard work and perseverance
believe in delivering quality to our to get that much needed experience
clients and the LED screens provided under your belt. |SP
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Street Photography
Candid and alive
Unnati Sagar
Manish Jaisi,
a self-trained
“T
photographer from
New Delhi, is an here is a creative fraction the different places he’s been to. It
environmentalist of a second when you are shows how a photographer sees and
by profession.
Taking inspiration
taking a picture. Your perceives the world around him. The
from his father, eye must see a composition or an mundane everyday activities become
Manish Jaisi Manish ventured expression that life itself offers you, a source of inspiration for him. It is
into the world of and you must know with intuition the most candid form of photography,
photography. His favourite subjects to photograph
are people and places. His journey started out with when to click the camera. That is with a plethora of subjects for the
a film camera, a Zenit 12 XP, which helped him the moment the photographer is photographer to choose from.
learn the basics of photography. However, it was creative. Oop! The Moment! Once
getting a digital SLR camera - a Canon 600D, that
gave him the freedom to pursue photography at its you miss it, it is gone forever.” Street photography is about
best. “Photography for me has been my identity, — Henri Cartier-Bresson documenting the minutest detail of
people know me through my work”, says Manish. everyday life and making it grand with
Photography has helped him express himself. A
hobby that transformed into passion, has now
just one click. Here are some candid
become his way of life. Though his favorite genre Street photography is not only an photographs, clicked by Manish Jaisi,
is street photography, Manish is also involved art form, it depicts the journey of depicting the beauty and spontaneity of
in portfolio shoots, pre-wedding and wedding
photography.
a photographer. It speaks about the life on streets. |SP
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WEST BENGAL
A
s a travel destination, If a tourist is headed for a
West Bengal brings to destination called ‘City of
mind a lot of sight-seeing
options. For a detailed tour Joy’, do we need to add how
of its capital Kolkata (also his trip will turn out to be,
known as City of Joy) with
its architecturally asks R Srinivasan.
beautiful and
historically significant
places, two modes of
travel (apart from an A/C Sightseeing Spots
cab) are the Kolkata metro Dakshineshwar Kali temple: The
rail or trams. religious minded could visit this
beautiful temple, which is close to
Option 1: The metro rail Dakshineshwar railway station, and
frequency is good and the the famous Kalighat Kali temple. After
fare is reasonable. Also a spiritual experience and a good
apart from the novelty of darshan, one could sit on the serene
travelling by the metro, banks of the Hoogly river.
which incidentally was the
first metro rail in the
country, it is also a
convenient way to
travel and avoid traffic
jams. But avoid the
metro during peak
rush hour since it is
the most preferred
mode of transport by
local office-goers.
Option 2: What better

way to travel through
heritage buildings
and streets than
trams that date back
to a bygone era? Both
the pace at which
they travel and the
fare are reasonable.
Incidentally Kolkata is
the only city in India
to still have a tram
network, which adds
to its old-world charm.
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at some important
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tourist attractions in
and around Kolkata.
Howrah Bridge: You cannot view
Durga Puja the popular tourist attraction and

engineering marvel in all its beauty if you
are on it so take a cool ferry cruise along
Durga Puja, which is the Hoogly from Belur Math to Howrah
celebrated every year in in the evening hours so that you can see
September-October, is the it gloriously illuminated. Interestingly,
most awaited, most popular the bridge is said to be one of the busiest
festival celebration and cantilever bridges in the world and also
any conversation about one of the longest of its type in the world.
Bengal would be incomplete It is amazing to see how this historic
without mention of this British-era iconic landmark is strong
vibrant festival. Hindus enough to cope with today’s traffic.
celebrate this form of
Durga worship differently Park Street: A must-visit location in
in different parts of India terms of food and night life, it offers a
(such as Odisha, Tripura, multitude of restaurants, pubs and night
Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar clubs that range from the expensive
Pradesh, Maharashtra and to the affordable and it also has many
Gujarat, etc) as well as pavement book-sellers.
around the world in countries such as the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany,
France, The Netherlands, Singapore, Bahrain and Kuwait, among others. But College Street: If you prefer the aroma
though the festival is celebrated with much gaiety and grandeur in other of books to the lure of Kindle, then this
places, the grandiose scale and manner in which it is celebrated here puts it reader’s paradise is perfect for you. Avid
in another league altogether. In the north, the first nine days of this festival book lovers come here for all sorts of
are called Navratri whereas in the east and especially in Bengal people books at affordable rates.
celebrate the last four days (from the seventh till the tenth day i.e., Saptami,
Mother House: Since Mother Teresa
Ashtami, Navami and Dashami) as Durga Puja or Durgotsava. Thousands of
was recently canonised as a Saint, those
huge, magnificently decorated temporary structures (called ‘puja pandals’)
wanting to learn about her inspiring
mushroom throughout the state. In this festive season people from across the
work could head for Mother House. Here
country and from diverse backgrounds, irrespective of their religious beliefs,
one could see Saint Teresa’s room and
visit the city. Every night thousands of people go ‘pandal-hopping’ with there is a museum dedicated to her life
family, relatives and friends to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga, to admire with pictures.
the amazing life-like idols, mesmerising art work, beautiful lighting, exquisite
fireworks and enjoy the scrumptious food items (such as Rosogolla, Sandesh, Birla Temple: Though the architecture
Mishti Doi, Luchi, Aloo Dum and especially the delicious bhog) at the various of this quite recently built temple
temporary food stalls. (dedicated to Lord Krishna) is akin to
what can be found in any North Indian
The clay for the massive Durga sculptures called ‘Borodebi’ (Great Goddess or temple, its atmosphere exudes peace
Supreme-mother) and that of Lord Kartik, Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, even though it is situated on a busy
Goddess Lakshmi and demon Mahishasura is collected months in advance. street.
The entire process of creation of the sculptures is as per traditional rituals
and even the artisans who paint the eyes follow a very strict code of conduct. Bishnupur: Uniquely, the beautiful
As per belief the mode of transportation (boat, elephant, etc) used by the terracotta temple architecture is an
Goddess is a sign of things for the coming year. For example, if the Goddess unusual blend of Bengali, Islamic and
comes in a boat it signifies a good harvest. Oriya styles. The carvings depict scenes
from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana
On the last day of the festival (Vijayadashmi), during the Aarti, devotees and Mahabharata.
holding earthen lamps containing smoky and fiery incense dance in front of
the goddess amid emotionally charged chanting and drumbeats. The statues Shantiniketan: This is where Nobel
are then paraded through the streets before their ceremonial immersion Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore lived.
(Bishorjon) in to the rivers. As a final ritual of bidding goodbye to Goddess Shantiniketan (meaning ‘Abode of Peace’)
Durga, before immersion the married Bengali women apply sindoor (red is also a famous centre for traditional
vermillion powder) on the Durga idol and then on other married women, handicrafts.
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wishing them a happy marital life.

Mandarmani beach: Fun lovers could
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Apart from Durga Puja, some other attractions are Rabindra Jayanti, Kolkata head to the popular sea resort Digha,
Book Fair, Kolkata Film Festival, etc. which has a shallow sand beach, or the
quieter Mandarmani beach.
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Darjeeling: One of India’s top 10 hill Sunderbans Tiger reserve: When we Conclusion
stations with its lush tea gardens and speak about Bengal and its wildlife, Now that we’ve gone over the
greenery offers trekking, white water how could we forget the Royal Bengal multitude of sightseeing places that
rafting, the toy train etc, and also a Tiger? The Sunderbans, with a massive involve age-old traditions, colonial
stunning view of Mount Kanchenjunga, network of winding rivers and dense past, rich cultural heritage, varied
the world’s third highest peak. As a mangrove jungles is one of the top folk traditions, wildlife and nature,
get-away, Kalimpong too is apt and just national parks in India and home to one Bengali cuisine, festivals, etc, would
a few hours from Darjeeling where one of the largest concentrations of tigers. it not be great if one could also
could indulge in adventure activities But the Sunderbans can be accessed visit and see it for themselves? So
such as trekking etc, or visit the only by boat and though tiger sightings whether travelling with family,
monasteries. are very rare, the boat trip through kids or friends, travellers have a
the dense mangroves itself is a unique lot of options here in terms of local
Siliguri: A picturesque and experience. attractions. |SP
captivating location that offers a
spectacular view of the Himalayas,
it is also famous for dense forests and
tea gardens. Different forms of Durga
The nine radiantly beautiful forms of Devi that are worshipped over nine days
Then for animal or nature lovers, are: Durga Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda
there is the Jaldapara National Park Mata, Katyayani, Kalratri or Shubhamkari, Maha Gauri and Siddhidatri.
which is home to the rare one-horned
rhinoceros that can be seen from up Symbolism of Durga Puja
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close by opting for an elephant safari. Durga Puja commemorates the annual visit of Goddess Durga with her children
The sanctuary is open from October up to her parents’ home and immersion of the sculptures (on Vijayadashmi)
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to May and it is said that March-April is symbolic of her re-uniting with Lord Shiva at Mount Kailash. An inherent
is the best period to see rhinos in their message of the festival is the triumph of good over evil and the importance of
natural habitat. women in society.
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Did Not Make it... Part VI
H. S. Billimoria
T
he photography Nikon FM-10 Canon T-60 Yashica Super 2000
industry has been
through a highly
exciting but tumultuous
century. During this
period, many corporates
have entered and exited
the camera business. The
industry has been severely
competitive in the nineteen
sixties, seventies and Olympus OM-2000 Konica TC-X Ricoh KR-5
eighties and this inevitably
took its toll. SP tracks those
companies that did indeed
play a part in the fortunes
of the industry, but for a
variety of reasons were
forced to exit the business.
COSINA
The camera company that we Vivitar V4000
discuss in this article comes • For Nikon, the Nikon FM-10 and the
with a caveat. Unlike the FE-10
other players in this series,
it still exists and is actively • For Canon, the Canon T-60
producing lenses for other
brands. This Company is the • For Yashica, the Yashica FX-3,the
Cosina Company based in FX-3 Super and the Super 2000
Nakano, Japan. The Company
used to be called ‘Niko’ and • For Olympus, the OM-2000
was set up to manufacture glass and as well as for Zeiss (Ikon). The advent
to manufacture lenses. In 1973, it • For Konica, the Konica TC-X of digital resulted in the disappearance
changed its name to Cosina. of film SLR cameras. Cosina therefore
• For Ricoh, the KR-5 started manufacturing lenses under
Right from the start, the Cosina various brand names. The brand
Company manufactured compacts • For Vivitar, a number of models Voigtlander had been acquired by
and SLR cameras both for themselves ranging from the V635 AF to the Cosina from Ring Photo in Germany
as well as for others. The Company’s V4000 in 1992. and Cosina quickly launched a range
CS-2 and CS-3 SLRs were also sold in of Voigtlander lenses in the world
several markets abroad. The skills of In turn, Cosina’s CX2 camera was market. Cosina also manufactured
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the Company in making low-cost yet copied by the Russian firm LOMO manual focus lenses for Carl Zeiss,
good quality cameras attracted the which called it the LOMO LC-A. Pentax and Canon. Cosina continues
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attention of other manufacturers and to make optical glass and is currently

Cosina started manufacturing for the Cosina also made rangefinder cameras capable of producing both glass and
following: for Rollei (the 35 RF), EPSON (R-D1) plastic aspherical lenses. |SP
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My Life with
Cameras...
Ronny Sequeira
M
y journey in photography When I came to college in Pune, in comfortable with the output, so in
started because of my addition to the Miranda, I had my six months or so got myself a Contax
dad’s interest in cameras/ uncle’s Yashica FX3 that I was allowed 645 system with the Phase One 22
photography. But my first serious to keep and use. I got many of my megapixel back. This system was my
camera was all thanks to my mom best amateur photos with this one new work horse and along with the
who had got this viewfinder camera including a few which won some Canon 5D Mark 2, was my setup till a
from Japan in the 1964 Olympics, contests in the Times of India, Pune few years back. The Contax is one of
called Petri and I still have the camera edition. This speared me on for doing my favourite cameras till date for its
with me! Dad had a background in an evening course in Fergusson build quality and “feel”.
photography because he grew up in a College that further got my interest
famous studio in Nagpur called “Acme cemented in photography. Final year I am currently running the Phase One
studio” and helped his uncle with of college saw me shoot many a “mini camera system with Schneider lenses
cameras, developing and printing. He portfolio” for my pals; a one roll 4/5 which has been my ‘go to’ system for
carried this forward to Jamshedpur changes shoot and they paid for the the last 5 /6 years. It is equally robust
where he did a lot of black & white and roll and printing. and solid compared to the Contax and
colour photography which had a great is running the 39 megapixel back.
influence on me. When I finally shifted to Mumbai
to pursue my career as an assistant My next system will be the Canon
Very early in life, when I was around photographer, I got a Nikon 801S with 5DS, which, at 50.6 MP, offers file
10 years or so, I got my hands on a the kit lens and a 70-210mm. I quickly sizes big enough for all jobs and the
Minolta manual book, with a lot of sold both these variable aperture added advantage of a faster focusing
cameras described there and their lenses and got myself a 80-200mm system than the medium formats.
functions; that got me and my friends f/2.8 ED lens. This kit, along with a With age catching up, the autofocus
interested in photography, Nikon F90, was my bread and butter advantage is a big thumbs-up, plus
equipment for all my portfolios and the maneuverability of the smaller
When I first shot with the Petri fashion work that I did initially. A format.
camera, my dad was there to explain couple of months before starting out
the shutter/aperture equation and I on my own, I got myself a second- In addition to these systems I have
distinctly remember an image that I hand Mamiya RB67 kit along with 3 also used the Canon PowerShot
shot of my dog Zico with that first roll lenses, 2 backs and a Polaroid back . G-series, namely the G7 and the G12
of black & white; it was a close up, This was in 1998. In 1999, I upgraded for a lot of my holiday and travel
shot at f/2.8 and it came out brilliant! to a new kit of Mamiya RZ67 with the work. They are wonderful little
same configuration. This camera was cameras to have fun with but today
Later, when I was in the 7th standard, my “work horse” and I did most of my their place is taken by the iphone
my dad managed to get a second-hand initial advertising work with it. Then that gets equally if not better images
SLR camera called MIRANDA, which the 645 format craze started and I got provided one knows to use it.
was my first “proper” camera. The myself a non-auto-focus Mamiya 645
meter did not work, so I initially shot with one telephoto lens. This camera The digital era has made it easier
with a lot of guess-work and made use was mostly used for my commercial for more people to shoot and
of the “sunny day f/16 rule”. Shortly, fashion work as it was light and easy see their pictures immediately
my brother landed his hands on a to hand-hold. but somewhere there is a lack of
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manual exposure meter that got the discipline in the image making;
guess-work out of the photography. I In 2003, with the digital age looming, looking through the viewfinder has
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used this camera along with a Canon I got myself a Kodak 13.4-megapixel a different “magical appeal” and I
AE1 which belonged to a dear friend, camera with the Nikon lens mount. I hope that future generations can
till my 12th standard. used this camera a bit but was not too rediscover some of it. |SP
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Zarwani Waterfalls
Ronnie
The attached picture is of Zarwani
waterfalls at Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife
Sanctuary. Please provide your expert
advice and tips to further enhance the
picture by post processing.
Manish Sitlani, Vadodara
There are two basic ways to

photograph waterfalls – (a) the way
you have done it, by using faster
shutter speeds to freeze the water, or
(b) by using slow shutter speeds to
convey motion. Both are fine.
While photographing any subject,

one has to be very careful about the
background. Generally speaking, bald
skies do not add to a picture; rather,
they distract attention from the main
subject. Post-processing allows us to
add a suitable sky to enhance such
images. It would help if you have an
assortment of sky images to choose
from. There are different ways to
replace the sky, but here is a simple
method which I have followed.
• Open both the images in Photoshop

– the sky image and the waterfall
image (PS 1). Ensure that the Layers
panel is visible (if not, click the F7 key
on the keyboard).
• Select the waterfall image. It will Original image

show as Background in the Layers
panel. (PS 2)
computer
• Duplicate this Background layer by mouse, drag
dragging it to the ‘Create a new layer’ Layer 1 under
icon at the bottom of the Layers panel. the Background
This will show as Background copy in copy. When
the Layers panel. you do that, the
waterfall image
• Select the new sky image and will be re-
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using the Move tool, drag it over the visible. (PS 4)

waterfall image. In the Layers panel,
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this will show as Layer 1. (PS 3) • Select the

Background
• In the Layers panel, using the copy layer.
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to Transparent is selected
at the top. Also ensure that
black is the foreground
colour. Drag downwards
from the top of the image to
cover the sky area.
• Press Ctrl. D to deselect.

• In case you want to
change the area of the
visible sky in the picture,
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select Layer 1 and move the
sky using the Move tool.
• Add a Layer Mask (click on the
square with a circle in it, at the bottom • Flatten the image and save the file
of the Layers panel). (PS 5) using the Save As command.
• Using the Magic Wand tool, select Note: It is important to select the
the sky. right sky for a particular scene. For
example, if the main subject was
• Select the Gradient tool (PS 6). Ensure photographed during the rainy season
that Linear Gradient and Foreground (when the sky is usually not blue),
Final image
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AS your selected sky should not be blue apertures is 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6. This a very narrow aperture, the foreground
like what you see in mountainous means that at the 18mm setting, the area will not be sharp enough.
regions. Also, the direction of lighting lens’ widest aperture is f/3.5 whereas
should be identical in the original at the other end (55mm in this case), If you focus mid-way into the scene,
scene and the new sky. the lens’ widest aperture is f/5.6. that would be wrong too (though
you may have comparatively better
Why two maximum apertures? Now, you may ask, what is the need for sharpness in the foreground area).
Why is it that some lenses have two having two maximum apertures? The
maximum apertures while others short answer is, to keep the cost low. For a general landscape, try focussing
have only one? If the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens (or any about 1/3rd into the scene, along with
Abhyankar Patil, Nagpur other variable aperture zoom lens) a narrow aperture like f/11 or f/16.
was made with a constant maximum
You will only find two maximum aperture (like f/2.8), the cost might If you are very close to an interesting
apertures on some zoom lenses. Zoom almost double! foreground element (a rock, a stump
lenses incorporate multiple focal of an old tree etc), try positioning
lengths, as Depth of Field Issues? your camera (preferably with a
opposed I love landscape photography. I know super-wide-angle lens) very close to
to Prime that small apertures provide greater that element, tilt the camera slightly
lenses that depth of field. Even when I use f/16 towards the ground, focus sharply
have a single (which is the smallest opening on on the foreground element and then
focal length. my 50mm lens), I still do not get that shoot at f/16 (see image below). The
However, front-to-back sharpness that I see in foreground element will be exaggerated
there are many other landscape images. What in size but will lead the viewer’s eye
also zoom am I doing wrong? into the picture. Depending on where
lenses that Arun P. S., Assam exactly you have focussed, the extreme
have only one background may not have the same
maximum It seems to me that the issue lies not degree of sharpness as the point where
aperture – for in your selection of the aperture, you have focussed, but this appears
example, 70- but where exactly you focus. For a natural to our eyes.
200mm f/2.8. landscape, where do you focus?
Such lenses are also referred to as A Tilt & Shift lens could also be used
‘constant aperture zooms’. An example Do you focus your lens at infinity? If to create stunning foreground to
of a zoom lens having two maximum so, that would not be ideal. Even with background sharpness. |SP
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once, unless you want to switch back
to 8-bit working (I don’t know why
you would ever want to do that!).
• Open the Raw file. It will open in

We will process our Raw file twice –
once for the lighter tones (the window
and the curtains) and once for the
darker tones (the bed, darker curtains
and the side wall). Note that this is
overexposure of the highlights (if you
enable the Highlight Clipping Warning,
you will see the overexposed areas, if
any, turn red), which was recovered
by moving the Highlights slider to -7
ACR. (I am using Photoshop CS6). possible because the picture was shot (if you keep the Alt key pressed when
Ensure that the Highlight Clipping in Raw. using this slider, you will be able to see
Warning and the Shadow Clipping the result in real time). I also moved
Warning are enabled (PS 1B). In our picture, there was a slight the Exposure slider to + 0.70 stops
(In Photoshop
CS6 and CC, the
Exposure slider
controls the
brighness in the
middle tones).
This made the
curtains and the
outside area a
bit brighter (See
Printscreen 2,
and compare this
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with the original
image).
• Press and hold

the Shift key.
The Open Image
field at the
bottom right will
change to Open
Object. Click
Open Object. The
Original Image image will open
Printscreen 1 in Photoshop. In
Printscreen 2 the Layers panel,
S
ome photographers, especially • You can adjust the Exposure you will see a
beginners, do not take the full (within limits) to bring back details small square
advantage of Raw files. Well, they in overexposed highlights (up to 1 – at the bottom
shoot in Raw but in the Raw converter 1.5 stops of overexposure, depending right of the
bundled with Photoshop (ACR), they on the make and model of the thumbnail (this
merely click the Open Image button camera) and underexposed shadows. denotes that it is
to send the Raw file into Photoshop, a Smart Object.
where they do certain edits. Doing so, • Edits in ACR are non-destructive Don’t worry
you lose the numerous advantages of Besides these main advantages, you what that is for
the Raw capture. can do in ACR, almost all the edits now). Rename
that you normally do in Photoshop. the Layer as
Learnings
Main Advantages of Shooting in Smart Object 1
Raw and Processing the files in ACR Let’s take a Raw file and see how (you’ll have to
• Raw files (whether 12-bit or 14-bit) simple the editing is. To keep double click on
contain much more data as compared things simple for beginners, I have the writing to
to JPEG (8-bit) files. This results in purposely taken an image that does re-name it).
Printscreen 1A
final images with greater details not require too much editing.
• Now we need
• Let’s you process your images in Note: Ensure that you are editing in to re-open the
16-bit mode. Doing so minimises 16-bit mode. To do that, click on the picture in ACR.
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image quality losses during editing as blue Workflow Options link (PS 1) Right click
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• You can change the White Balance 1A) will open. Select 16-bit in the 1, and from
as well as the Colour Space Depth field. You need to do this only Printscreen 3 the drop-down
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up to 7 fps
Other features: Exposure
have also requested him to be as jargon-free as it is possible, so that newcomers to photography feel comfortable
to pursue the hobby. compensation, Bracketing, HDR
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experience in both film and digital photography. Being an electronics engineer by profession and a photographer,
he possesses a unique and deep insight into the technical aspects of digital photography and equipment. He has
File formats for stills: JPEG and Raw
published several articles on photography and some of his writings have also been published in the well-known (DNG)
international magazine Popular Photography. File formats for video: MP4 / MOV
An avid collector of photographic books and vintage cameras, Ashok has a keen interest in the history of
photography and a passion for sharing his knowledge on photography through teaching and writing. He is On drones, the camera is fixed on what
Ashok Kandimalla
presently working as a Management and Engineering consultant. You can see his work at http://www.flickr.com/ is called a Gimbal mount (Picture 2).
photos/ashok_kandimalla. He can be reached at kashokk@gmail.com This mount allows easy movement of
the camera in various axes enabling
the operator to point the camera in any
direction. For example, the drone can
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hover (stay at one position without
moving) and take pictures at several
angles.
In sophisticated drones, the gimbal

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what a drone means. A pointed steadily at a moving

drone is essentially a smart Camera: This is of critical importance specifications of a typical drone camera: subject. The same feature will also
remotely controlled vehicle, to us. Most drones come equipped allow the drone to hover and take
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usually an aircraft. In this article with their own camera that is slung Sensor: Typically, 2/3 inch a series of images without any
we will confine ourselves to underneath the drone. These use Pixel count: 12 Mega Pixel for still movement. This feature can be used
remotely controlled aircrafts sensors that are smaller compared images to create a composite HDR image
that are meant for photography to the ones that are used in D-SLRs. Lens focal length: Wide-angle lens (Picture 3).
and videography. This is what This is mainly due to weight and size corresponding to 24mm equivalent in
we mean, when we refer to a considerations. There are some drones 35mm Flight Controller: This is a handheld
drone hereafter. Photographing that can accept DSLRs but these are Lens f/ number: f/2.8 unit (Picture 4) that the operator
with such a drone is called large and expensive. Shutter speed: 8 sec to 1/8000 sec uses for controlling the drone. The
“Recreational Aerial Photography” ISO: 100 to 1600 communication between the drone
to differentiate it from other Here are some of the important Frame advance: Single and Continuous and the fight controller is via radio
types of aerial photography like
photo-reconnaissance and aerial Picture 3: An HDR image taken with a drone. Here, 5 images were merged to generate the final image. The stabilized gimbal mount held the camera steady
to give perfectly aligned images.
surveying.
© Akshay Rao D
A drone system has typically four

subsystems viz. the drone itself,
a camera, a flight controller and a
mobile device like a smartphone
or tablet. Let us examine each of
these and the role played by them
in detail.
Picture 1: A quadcopter drone in hover. This is the popular DJI Phantom 4 Model.
Drone: Since most of the users will not

have access to long stretches of land for obstacles even if the user has missed communication is through wireless
the drone to take off, they are designed seeing them. They are also equipped radio links between the drone and
for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL with an on-board GPS receiver. Other the controller. Drones are battery
operation) like helicopters. For better features are a memory card slot to store powered. The endurance varies and
stability and ease of control most are images and videos plus a USB port to on an average it is about 20 to 30
equipped with four rotors and hence connect a computer to download images minutes. The maximum speed will be
are called ‘Quadcopters’ (Picture 1). or videos. of the order of 20m per second (that
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These days (like most other gadgets) is, around 72kmph). Amateur drones
drones have become very smart due Every drone is controlled from the are restricted to about 500m in altitude
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to the high on-board computational ground by a Controller which in the internationally due to security and
power. Hence, some of the them are hands of the operator who is in reality safety reasons. The range from the
capable of detecting and avoiding the ‘pilot’. The control and other controller can be up to 5km.
Drone Photography
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almost every picture can have scope of improvement.
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our expert comments on how your pictures could be
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his hand at improving this comments regarding the framing and
picture, but he says that he post-processing of this picture.
did not like his edit. He wants
to know how the picture could First, let me tell you that I like the
be improved. picture. Though we generally do not
place the centre of interest in the
Prakash, the �irst thing to centre of the frame, in this case, I feel
bear in mind is that you must it’s �ine.
take pictures when the light
is not harsh. With strong I am not too sure if you have already
contrasty lighting, highlights edited the image or you wanted me to
tend to burn out and shadows explain how this picture could be post-
become too dark. Since we processed. I have edited the original
cannot go back in time, I have picture in two different ways. One
tried to improve this image in shows a painting-like effect (without
post-processing. altering your composition) and the
other, processed as we normally
In Photoshop, I toned down process our images, but with a change
the highlights and opened in the framing. You may decide which
up the shadows; in short, you prefer.
reduced the contrast. Next,
I changed the framing. You For the ‘dreamy’ effect (Edited image
need to keep more space in 1), I have merely reduced the ‘Clarity’
the direction the subject is in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR). For
going. Then, I got rid of the the Edited image 2, I have applied a
cable by using the Patch tool gradation to darken the foreground
and the Clone Stamp tool. (very slightly), sharpened the picture
Finally, I sharpened the image, a wee bit, and re-framed the shot.
though very slightly.
If I were you, I would have taken few
shots with different placement of
the shepherd in the frame and later
decided which one to choose. Situation
permitting, I would also have tried to
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Original Image
Printscreen 1
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ome photographers, especially • You can adjust the Exposure
beginners, do not take the full (within limits) to bring back details
advantage of Raw files. Well, they in overexposed highlights (up to 1 –
shoot in Raw but in the Raw converter 1.5 stops of overexposure, depending
bundled with Photoshop (ACR), they on the make and model of the
merely click the Open Image button camera) and underexposed shadows.
to send the Raw file into Photoshop,
where they do certain edits. Doing so, • Edits in ACR are non-destructive
you lose the numerous advantages of Besides these main advantages, you
the Raw capture. can do in ACR, almost all the edits
that you normally do in Photoshop.
Main Advantages of Shooting in
Raw and Processing the files in ACR Let’s take a Raw file and see how
• Raw files (whether 12-bit or 14-bit) simple the editing is. To keep
contain much more data as compared things simple for beginners, I have
to JPEG (8-bit) files. This results in purposely taken an image that does
Printscreen 1A
final images with greater details not require too much editing.
• Let’s you process your images in Note: Ensure that you are editing in
16-bit mode. Doing so minimises 16-bit mode. To do that, click on the
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compared to processing in 8-bit mode at the bottom of your ACR screen.
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The Workflow Options dialog box (PS

• You can change the White Balance 1A) will open. Select 16-bit in the
as well as the Colour Space Depth field. You need to do this only
Printscreen 1B
once, unless you want to switch back We will process our Raw file twice – overexposure of the highlights (if you
to 8-bit working (I don’t know why once for the lighter tones (the window enable the Highlight Clipping Warning,
you would ever want to do that!). and the curtains) and once for the you will see the overexposed areas, if
darker tones (the bed, darker curtains any, turn red), which was recovered
• Open the Raw file. It will open in and the side wall). Note that this is by moving the Highlights slider to -7
ACR. (I am using Photoshop CS6). possible because the picture was shot (if you keep the Alt key pressed when
Ensure that the Highlight Clipping in Raw. using this slider, you will be able to see
Warning and the Shadow Clipping the result in real time). I also moved
Warning are enabled (PS 1B). In our picture, there was a slight the Exposure slider to + 0.70 stops
(In Photoshop
CS6 and CC, the
Exposure slider
controls the
brighness in the
middle tones).
This made the
curtains and the
outside area a
bit brighter (See
Printscreen 2,
and compare this
with the original
image).
• Press and hold

the Shift key.
The Open Image
field at the
bottom right will
change to Open
Object. Click
Open Object. The
image will open
in Photoshop. In
Printscreen 2 the Layers panel,
you will see a
small square
at the bottom
right of the
thumbnail (this
denotes that it is
a Smart Object.
Don’t worry
what that is for
now). Rename
the Layer as
Smart Object 1
(you’ll have to
double click on
the writing to
re-name it).
• Now we need
to re-open the
picture in ACR.
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where it says
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via Copy. Now double-click on the
thumbnail. The image will re-open in
Photoshop.
• This time, we shall work on the

darker areas. Move the Shadows
slider to the right till you are happy
with the opened-up shadows. I had
to push it all the way to +100. I also
moved the Clarity slider to +39.
This brought out some details in the
bedspread. Click OK (PS 3). Name
this Layer as Smart Object 1 copy.
• The two images are now one over

the other.
In the Layers panel, drag the Smart
Object 1 copy, under the Smart
Object 1.
• Select Smart Object 1 and create
Final image 1
a Mask (click on the square with the

circle in it).
• Using a soft-edged Brush tool with

Black as the Foreground Colour, paint
over the curtain, bed and the wall at
the right of the image. Note how the
Mask shows the area you have painted
(PS 4).
• Flatten the layers and save using the

Save As command. (Final image 1)
For those who want to take the

editing to the next level
a) Make a duplicate copy of the edited
image (Image>Duplicate).
b) On this duplicate copy, go to Image

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> Adjustment > HDR Toning. In

the HDR Toning dialog box, go to the
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Preset field where it says Default, and

select Scott5. The image will turn
Printscreen 4 grungy. Dont worry. Click OK.
Printscreen 5
c) Copy this image and paste it on

the other image (Ctrl A, Ctrl C; go to
the other image and Ctrl V) You may
now close the duplicate copy image
because we don’t need it any more.
d) In the Layers panel, adjust the

Opacity till you are happy with the
picture (PS 5).
e) If you feel that the shadow areas

have ‘opened up’ too much (which
is what gives HDR images a bad
rap), you may tone down these areas
after creating a white Mask (the
same way as described in point 6
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Und Smart Photography has been continually receiving requests to start a basic course for beginners. With this in
mind, we have asked a very knowledgeable photographer from Hyderabad to take over writing these articles. We
have also requested him to be as jargon-free as it is possible, so that newcomers to photography feel comfortable
to pursue the hobby.
The author, Ashok Kandimalla has been in the photographic field for over three decades and has extensive
experience in both film and digital photography. Being an electronics engineer by profession and a photographer,
he possesses a unique and deep insight into the technical aspects of digital photography and equipment. He has
published several articles on photography and some of his writings have also been published in the well-known
international magazine Popular Photography.
An avid collector of photographic books and vintage cameras, Ashok has a keen interest in the history of
photography and a passion for sharing his knowledge on photography through teaching and writing. He is
presently working as a Management and Engineering consultant. You can see his work at http://www.flickr.com/
Ashok Kandimalla photos/ashok_kandimalla. He can be reached at kashokk@gmail.com
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et us start by looking at
© Akshay Rao D
what a drone means. A

drone is essentially a smart
remotely controlled vehicle,
usually an aircraft. In this article
we will confine ourselves to
remotely controlled aircrafts
that are meant for photography
and videography. This is what
we mean, when we refer to a
drone hereafter. Photographing
with such a drone is called
“Recreational Aerial Photography”
to differentiate it from other
types of aerial photography like
photo-reconnaissance and aerial
surveying.
A drone system has typically four

subsystems viz. the drone itself,
a camera, a flight controller and a
mobile device like a smartphone
or tablet. Let us examine each of
these and the role played by them
in detail.
Picture 1: A quadcopter drone in hover. This is the popular DJI Phantom 4 Model.
Drone: Since most of the users will not

have access to long stretches of land for obstacles even if the user has missed communication is through wireless
the drone to take off, they are designed seeing them. They are also equipped radio links between the drone and
for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL with an on-board GPS receiver. Other the controller. Drones are battery
operation) like helicopters. For better features are a memory card slot to store powered. The endurance varies and
stability and ease of control most are images and videos plus a USB port to on an average it is about 20 to 30
equipped with four rotors and hence connect a computer to download images minutes. The maximum speed will be
are called ‘Quadcopters’ (Picture 1). or videos. of the order of 20m per second (that
Smart Photography
These days (like most other gadgets) is, around 72kmph). Amateur drones
drones have become very smart due Every drone is controlled from the are restricted to about 500m in altitude
November 2016
to the high on-board computational ground by a Controller which in the internationally due to security and
power. Hence, some of the them are hands of the operator who is in reality safety reasons. The range from the
capable of detecting and avoiding the ‘pilot’. The control and other controller can be up to 5km.
up to 7 fps
Other features: Exposure
compensation, Bracketing, HDR
Video: 4k up to 25fps and HD up to
120fps
File formats for stills: JPEG and Raw
(DNG)
File formats for video: MP4 / MOV
On drones, the camera is fixed on what

is called a Gimbal mount (Picture 2).
This mount allows easy movement of
the camera in various axes enabling
the operator to point the camera in any
direction. For example, the drone can
hover (stay at one position without
moving) and take pictures at several
angles.
In sophisticated drones, the gimbal

© Akshay Rao D mount is also stabilized. This allows
Picture 2: The drone camera mounted on a gimbal. the drone to keep the camera
pointed steadily at a moving
Camera: This is of critical importance specifications of a typical drone camera: subject. The same feature will also
to us. Most drones come equipped allow the drone to hover and take
with their own camera that is slung Sensor: Typically, 2/3 inch a series of images without any
underneath the drone. These use Pixel count: 12 Mega Pixel for still movement. This feature can be used
sensors that are smaller compared images to create a composite HDR image
to the ones that are used in D-SLRs. Lens focal length: Wide-angle lens (Picture 3).
This is mainly due to weight and size corresponding to 24mm equivalent in
considerations. There are some drones 35mm Flight Controller: This is a handheld
that can accept DSLRs but these are Lens f/ number: f/2.8 unit (Picture 4) that the operator
large and expensive. Shutter speed: 8 sec to 1/8000 sec uses for controlling the drone. The
ISO: 100 to 1600 communication between the drone
Here are some of the important Frame advance: Single and Continuous and the fight controller is via radio
Picture 3: An HDR image taken with a drone. Here, 5 images were merged to generate the final image. The stabilized gimbal mount held the camera steady
to give perfectly aligned images.
© Akshay Rao D
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Picture 4: A handheld controller with radio links to the drone. Also, shown here is a mobile device connected through the USB port.
links. Typically, there will be two radio These include two joysticks and several the help of a cradle and
links – one to handle the drone control buttons. The joysticks control the electronically connected through
and another to provide a live preview. orientation and the movement of the the USB port of the flight controller
The flight controller will thus be drone. The gimbal mount can also be using a cable.
equipped with two antennae. Several moved and the camera aimed by the
other indicators on the controller help controller. The camera parameters that The mobile device has to run an
the operator know about the status you can set include ISO, shutter speed application (supplied by the drone
of various parameters. These include and aperture. manufacturer) through which several
drone battery power, general health tasks like controlling the camera can
of the drone. flight controller battery Finally, there is a bracket to which you be accomplished. The most important
power, etc. Typically, the radial distance can fix the mobile device and a USB port function of the mobile device is to
(which is a straight line from the to connect with it. display what the camera on the drone
controller to the drone) over which the sees that is, to provide a live preview.
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flight controller can govern the drone is Mobile Device: While you can use a Thus it functions as the viewfinder
about 5km. smart phone or tablet for this purpose, to the drone camera. Apart from this,
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the latter is definitely recommended due the app will allow you to set various
The flight controller will have a full to its larger screen. The device is fixed parameters (like color space, image size,
set of controls to operate the drone. mechanically to the flight controller with resolution of video, ISO, shutter speed,
need to record the its current mission and return. Smart
home point in the isn’t it?
drone with the help
of the GPS. You are Legal Issues: While the drones used
very safe once this by photographers are small and light
is set. Let us look weight, they still can cause catastrophic
at two problematic accidents if an aircraft collides with
scenarios. it. Due to this, several restrictions
are imposed on drone flying. The
The signal from the ICAO (International Civil Aviation
flight controller Organization) restricts the max altitude
may be lost. This that a drone can reach to 500m (1640ft).
could occur due There are also several No Fly zones in
to obstacles to the which you should not fly a drone. These
signal, the drone include airports, defence installations,
suddenly drifting etc. You need to check with the local
away beyond the authorities concerned about these zones
signal range under before you fly a drone.
a gust of wind,
controller battery While there is still no pan-Indian
running low, etc. If law on drone flying so far, several
this happens and states have imposed their own
Picture 5: System diagram.
if the signal is not rules. Make sure you read them and
restored within a safe understand them thoroughly. In many
aperture, etc.) of the camera by tapping period (say around 5sec) then the drone states you need to take permission even
on the screen of the mobile device. You will automatically return to the home to fly them indoors.
can also release the shutter and initiate point.
/ terminate video recordings. The Apart from the these there could be
app also shows several GPS and other Also, the drone continuously monitors privacy laws. Flying a drone over
wireless signal strengths. its position (using the on board GPS) your neighbour’s property and taking
with respect to the home point and also pictures or a video clip could land you in
In brief, this is how the whole system its battery level. So, it knows how much trouble.
works (Picture 5). You control the more flight time it has and how far it
drone with the flight controller through is from the home point. If it finds that The onus is on you to know
a wireless link. The controller also the battery charge is dropping to point and follow the rules. And this is
receives the live preview feed from the where it cannot get home, it will abort important!! |SP
drone via another wireless link and
transmits this to the mobile device
through the USB port. The mobile
All text, diagrams and images © Ashok Kandimalla, unless otherwise mentioned.
device will display the live preview feed

thus received and also allows you to CONCLUSION
control the camera. You can also release
the shutter and initiate / stop video
recording apart from controlling the Drones have taken the world by storm. For us
camera from the mobile device through photographers, they have given literally a new angle to
an app.
photography which was hitherto not possible unless you
Preventing the drone from getting spent a huge amount of money. A drone is something
lost: Every drone owner will have a fear that flies and for all practical purposes you are the pilot.
that he may lose control or the battery With that role comes the responsibilities. Before you fly
charge may get depleted and the drone
will be irrecoverably lost. While this is a drone make sure you understand all the legal issues.
a definite possibility, the ‘smarts’ built Keep away from No Fly zones and take all the needed
into modern drones make this less precautions as failure to do so can lead to calamitous
likely. One of the key enablers for this is
accidents and legal issues.
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RAVI SHARMA_Gateway of India _Mumbai.JPG . This is to ensure that your correct
name appears in the magazine along with the image.
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Our Imaging Expert

No one can take a picture that everyone likes. But,
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almost every picture can have scope of improvement.
Often, we are not our best critics, while others can
immediately point out the faults. In If I were you,
our expert comments on how your pictures could be
taken to another level.
You
Original
Rohinton Mehta,
Technical Editor, Smart Photography
The Hay Carrier

This picture of a hay-carrier
comes to us from Prakash G.
H. from Mumbai. He has tried
his hand at improving this
picture, but he says that he
did not like his edit. He wants
to know how the picture could
be improved.
Prakash, the �irst thing to

bear in mind is that you must
take pictures when the light
is not harsh. With strong
contrasty lighting, highlights
tend to burn out and shadows
become too dark. Since we
cannot go back in time, I have
tried to improve this image in
post-processing.
In Photoshop, I toned down

the highlights and opened
up the shadows; in short,
reduced the contrast. Next,
I changed the framing. You
need to keep more space in
the direction the subject is
going. Then, I got rid of the
cable by using the Patch tool
and the Clone Stamp tool.
Finally, I sharpened the image,
though very slightly.
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Camera: Canon EOS 60D;

Aperture: f/8;
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Shutter speed: 1/160sec;

ISO: 200
Edited
Camera: Nikon D5300;
Lens: 70-300mm
Aperture: f/8;
Shutter speed: 1/160 sec;
ISO: 110
Original
The Shepherd Edited 1

SP reader Madhu Arya, a beginner
in photography, wants to hear my
comments regarding the framing and
post-processing of this picture.
First, let me tell you that I like the

picture. Though we generally do not
place the centre of interest in the
centre of the frame, in this case, I feel
it’s �ine.
I am not too sure if you have already

edited the image or you wanted me to
explain how this picture could be post-
processed. I have edited the original
picture in two different ways. One
shows a painting-like effect (without
altering your composition) and the
other, processed as we normally
process our images, but with a change
in the framing. You may decide which
you prefer.
For the ‘dreamy’ effect (Edited image

1), I have merely reduced the ‘Clarity’
in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR). For
the Edited image 2, I have applied a
gradation to darken the foreground
(very slightly), sharpened the picture
a wee bit, and re-framed the shot.
If I were you, I would have taken few

shots with different placement of
the shepherd in the frame and later
decided which one to choose. Situation
permitting, I would also have tried to
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shoot from a higher viewpoint (the

vari-angle LCD of your D5300 allows
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you to do that very easily).

Edited 2
Note: If I Were You is meant to encourage and guide readers, and help them
IF I WERE YOU
improve their photography. Please ensure that the required camera/exposure
details are sent to us (or are available in the EXIF data). We shall not accept images
for this section if the required data is not available. Readers are requested to send
E-mail your images at sp@nextgenpublishing.net their images at 300ppi for 8 x 10-inch size. If they are too small, working on them is
difficult, and hence they may be rejected.
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A Beautiful Monument
This picture showing a beautiful
monument comes to us from
Wg. Cdr. Suthamally Hariharan
Subramanian. He wants to
know how this picture could
have been improved (a) during
the picture-taking (b) during
post-processing. He has used a
Circular Polariser, but the same
was attached to the existing UV
�ilter, and the photo was taken
around noon. He further wants
to know why the corners are
darker in his original picture.
First, the picture is really

beautiful.
You could have improved the

picture during the capture, by
removing the UV �ilter and only
then attaching the CPL �ilter.
Often, due to the thickness of the
ring that holds the �ilter glass,
there is a vignetting (darkening)
at the corners (the �ilter ring
partially blocks the �ield of view
of the lens). By adding another
�ilter on top of that, you increase
the chances of further vignetting.
Attaching two �ilters also reduce

the lens’ sharpness (technically
speaking, an addition of any
�ilter degrades the image
quality, though we often do
not notice it. By having two
�ilters, we compound the loss of
sharpness).
In post-processing, your picture

could be improved by making
the whites go whiter without
overexposing the highlights. I
have also ‘opened up’ the darker
areas (those areas went dark
Edited because you shot the picture in
strong contrasty afternoon light).
Camera: Nikon D600;
I have also tried to even out the
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Aperture: f/11;
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ISO: 400
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102 D-SLR Review
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
107
Reviews
D-SLR Review
Nikon D3400
112 Smartphone
Review
Huawei P9
116 119 Smartphone

Review
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Preview
Honor 8
D-SLR CAMERAS LENSES COMPACT CAMERAS

Change in Rating System Design & Build Quality .................... (out of 20) Design & Build Quality .................... (out of 20) Design & Build Quality .................... (out of 20)
Smart Photography’s new rating Key Features........................................... (out of 20) Key Features........................................... (out of 20) Key Features........................................... (out of 20)
system exercises stricter evaluation
in view of improvements in the Ergonomics ............................................. (out of 20) Ergonomics ............................................. (out of 20) Ergonomics ............................................. (out of 20)
overall performance of photographic
equipment. Marks will be awarded for Performance Performance Performance
the following parameters... Autofocus ....................................................(out of 5) Autofocus ....................................................(out of 5) Autofocus ....................................................(out of 5)
Metering ......................................................(out of 5) Sharpness.....................................................(out of 5) Metering ......................................................(out of 5)
Noise control ...........................................(out of 5) Distortion control .................................(out of 5) Noise control ...........................................(out of 5)
Distortion/Sharpness..........................(out of 5) Aberrations ................................................(out of 5) Distortion/Sharpness..........................(out of 5)
LCD/Viewfinder.....................................(out of 5) Darkening of corners.........................(out of 5) LCD/Viewfinder.....................................(out of 5)
Final Rankings Auto White Balance...........................(out of 5) Extra Features............................................(out of 5) Auto White Balance...........................(out of 5)
Recommended ......................................... 75-80%
Value for Money ....................... (out of 10) Value for Money ................................. (out of 10) Value for Money ....................... (out of 10)
Best Buy .........................................81% and above
Grand Total ............................... (out of 100) Grand Total ......................................... (out of 100) Grand Total ............................... (out of 100)
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✓ Canon 5D Mark IV body
✓ Body Cap
✓ Battery LP-E6N with terminal
cover
✓ Battery charger LC-E6E
✓ Neck strap
✓ Interface cable
✓ Software CD-ROM
✓ Instruction Manual CD-ROM
✓ Wi-Fi Function Basic Manual
Canon EOS 5D
2,54,995
M `
any camera manufacturers
make successful cameras. Very Mark IV Sujith Gopinath
few camera manufacturers
Canon Strikes
however end up making cameras that
become iconic. The 5D series from
Canon is certainly an iconic product. It
all started with the introduction of the
Back!
5D in 2005. It saw immediate success.
The 5D Mark II (2009) and 5D Mark III
(2012) followed and the success story
continued. Past experience suggests
that tampering with an extremely
successful, nay, iconic product is the series number to the bottom of battery and memory card lids getting
dangerous. Canon, therefore, had a the ‘5D’ marking. The smooth round improvement in weather-sealing.
challenging task with the EOS 5D edges give way to a subtle edged The camera has a magnesium alloy
Mark IV. The Mark IV was released just contour along the top panel. The chassis and weighs 800g (body only).
before Photokina 2016 and SP had an back remains unaltered except for
early sample on the test bench. How the addition of an AF area selection Key Features
did it fare? Read on... rocker switch below the multi- The 5D Mark IV is essentially an
controller. The side of the grip is improvement of the 5D Mark II I
Design and Build Quality marked for the NFC tag. and not the 5Ds series, which is an
Canon has kept the design fairly ultra-high resolution version of the
similar to the 5D Mark III, though The 5D has always held out as camera. The new model carries lot
there are differences. Viewed from the a weather-sealed body that can of features that trickled down from
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front, you will immediately notice a withstand all on-field rough the development of the flagship 1D X
distinctive change if you are familiar handling. Weather sealing has been Mark II. To make it simple, we have
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with the previous versions in the improved to the standards of the tabulated the key improvements in
series. The remote terminal has been 7D Mark II with the shutter release the camera versus its predecessor,
moved to the bottom right, moving button, movie dial, lens mount and the 5D Mark III.
Feature 5D Mark IV 5D Mark III
No. of Pixels Approx. 30.4 million Approx. 22.3 million
Still Image format JPEG, Raw (14-bit), Raw+JPEG (Dual Pixel Raw JPEG, Raw (14-bit),Raw+JPEG
possible)JPEG, Raw (14-bit),
Raw+JPEG
Image Sensor Type Full frame (Approx. 36.0 x 24.0 mm) CMOS Full frame (Approx. 36.0 x 24.0 mm) CMOS
Processor DIGIC 5+ DIGIC 6+
Memory card CF (Type I, UDMA Mode 7), SD/SDHC/ CF (Type I, UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/
SDXC (UHS-I cards compatible, UHS-II not SDXC
supported)
Max. Continuous Speed Approx. 7.0 fps Approx. 6.0 fps

(Full Rsolution)
Max. Burst 21 Raw, 16 Raw + JPEG, Unlimited JPEG 18 Raw, 7 Raw+JPEG, 16270 JPEG
Shutter speed 30 to 1/8000 sec. 30 to 1/8000 sec.
Highest Video Quality 4K (4096 x 2160) Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Video Recording Format MOV, MP4 MOV
White Balance Auto (Ambience priority), Auto (White Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten,
priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten White fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Colour
light, White fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, temperature
Colour temperature (approx. 2500-10000 K)
Lens aberration Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic Peripheral illumination correction,

correction aberration correction, Distortion correction, Chromatic aberration correction
Digital Lens Optimizer, Diffraction correction
AF Points Max. 61 points (Cross-type AF point: Max. 61 points (Cross-type AF point:

Max. 41 points) Max. 41 points)
Sensitivity ISO 100 - 32000 (Expansion up to ISO 102400) ISO 100-25600 (Expansion up to ISO 102400)
Focus Method Dual pixel CMOS AF TTL secondary image - registration, phase
detection
Monitor 3.2-in, 1.62 million dot TFT 3.2-in, 1.04 million dot TFT
Wi-Fi Yes No
NFC Yes No
GPS Built-in No
Dimensions (W x H x D) 150.7 x 116.4 x 75.9 mm 152.0 x 116.4 x 76.4 mm
Weight 800 g (Body only) 860g (Body only)

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Now let us look at other features of this Canon to offer Dual Pixel Raw format. each pixel has two photo diodes, and
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camera. This needs some explanation. The till now the dual pixel pixel units have
camera features dual pixel CMOS sensor been used only for on-sensor Phase
The 5D Mark IV is the first D-SLR from that made its debut on the 80D. In this, Detection autofocus. With the 5D mark
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ISO 200 ISO 800 ISO 3200 ISO 12800 ISO 32000
IV, the extra photo diode assumes in separate cards). The camera offers a metering. Live View mode now
another very important role. In Dual new Fine Detail Picture Style that lets features all the four metering modes—
Pixel Raw format, the Raw image stores you capture fine detail. The 5D Mark Evaluative, Partial, Spot and Centre-
two sets of data, one from a single diode II also has two Auto modes in White weighted. 4K videos can be recorded at
and the other, the combined data from Balance—Ambience priority and White 29.97p, 25.00p, 24.00p or 23.98p. There
both the diodes. This allows the camera priority. The first option keeps the is also a high frame rate movie mode at
(or the processing software) to judge ambient light intact, while the second 119.9p. 4K still frame grab is available.
the amount of parallax and the defects makes it neutral.
caused due to parallax. Thus, the extra The 5D Mark IV features the usual
data allows you to improve sharpness The viewfinder now provides a grid shooting modes such as Scene
through image micro adjustment, shift display and an electronic level in Intelligent Auto, Program AE, Shutter-
and improve bokeh, and reduce flare addition to the other information priority, Aperture-priority, Manual,
and ghosting. This can be done using displayed. The camera incorporates a Bulb and Custom. The camera uses an
the supplied Digital Photo Professional quick-return type mirror, which uses a electronically-controlled, focal-plane
(DPP) software. Dual Pixel CMOS AF twin cam mechanism and high torque shutter, providing shutter speeds from
also allows touch-focus in Live View, motor to effectively control mirror 30 to 1/8000 sec. The X-sync speed
even when the subject is in dark. This vibration during shooting. The AF is 1/200 sec. The camera can shoot
is available even in 4K video recording system uses a maximum of 61 points continuous images at up to 7.0 frames
mode. including 41 cross type points (of per second, though this depends on
which 21 are sensitive to f/8 and wider the settings. The camera accepts a CF
The camera records still images with a apertures) and dual cross-type AF at and SD card simultaneously, however, it
maximum size of 6720 x 4480 pixels. five centre vertical points (sensitive to supports only UHS-I type cards. If you
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The dual card slot allows you to set f/2.8). The overall AF area has been use UHS-II cards, it may even reduce the
the recording function to Standard extended to cover a larger imaging speed, depending on the type of card. It
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(writes to the second card when the area. The device uses an approximately also supports Eye-Fi cards. The camera
first becomes full), Auto switch card, 150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor is compatible with Canon EX-series
Record separately (write Raw and JPEG and 252-zone TTL open-aperture Speedlites.
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Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/320sec
ISO: 400
Wi-Fi and NFC functions allow the illuminate momentarily in red on sharpness at the sweet spot. Autofocus
camera to seamlessly connect with achieving focus and the selected points was fast and precise with this lens.
smartphones and Canon Connect illuminate when you are in AF area
Station and also lets you shoot remotely selection mode. The AF area selection Dual Pixel Raw allows some flexibility in
using EOS Utility. The built-in GPS button is quite useful for easy toggling terms of micro adjustment, sharpening
receiver is compatible with GPS during a shoot. and bokeh shift. But please note that this
satellites (USA), GLONASS satellites is quite different from the post-capture
(Russia), Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Performance autofocus technology that allows you
(QZSS) and MICHIBIKI (Japan). We tested the 5D mark IV with the to focus any area after the image is
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 lens. The captured. The micro adjustment only
Digital interface incorporates USB 3.0, combination produced excellent allows to shift the focus on a micro scale.
HDMI mini OUT terminal (Type C), Same is the case with bokeh shift. For
3.5 mm stereo mini-jack and Remote
control terminal (for N3-type units). JPEG Compression
The 5D Mark IV is powered by a
rechargeable battery pack LP-E6N/LP-
E6 (supplied).
Ergonomics
The 5D Mark IV has a thick grip and
a person with small hands will find
it a little uncomfortable to operate.
However, this is the case with most full
frame D-SLRs. The grip has a textured
rubber finish, which somehow eases
the discomfort. The thumb rest offers
some additional grip. The controls are
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all within easy grasp, except the power

switch on the left hand side below the
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mode dial. The viewfinder is bright

and information display is legible. The JPEG, Fine Quality, JPEG, Basic Quality, 100%
100% (11.8 MB) (5.9 MB)
focus point and displayed information
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Photo Professional (DPP) software KEY SPECIFICATIONS The 5D Mark IV retails at an MRP
supplied with the camera. Recording media: CF cards (Type I, UDMA of Rs.254,995. This price is quite
Mode 7 supported); SD/SDHC*/SDXC* competitive for this camera. |SP
Peripheral illumination correction memory cards; * UHS-I cards compatible.
was kept On and so were chromatic Effective pixels: Approx. 30.4 million
aberration and diffraction control. The Image sensor: Full frame (Approx. 36.0 x
camera did not produce any darkening 24.0 mm) CMOS FINAL SCORE
of corners even at f/1.2. We observed Compatible lenses: Canon EF lenses
87%
prominent flare and purple fringing (Excluding EF-S and EF-M lenses)
in strong back-lit images at the widest Image type: JPEG, Raw (14-bit Canon
aperture even with chromatic aberration original, Dual Pixel Raw); Raw+JPEG simul-
correction feature switched On. taneous recording possible
Max. Recorded Pixels (still): 6720 x 4480
The camera produces images with AF points: Max. 61 points (Cross-type AF
native print size of 14.93 x 22.4 inches point: Max. 41 points)
at 300 ppi. At 25 percent screen size, Focusing brightness range: EV -3 to 18
Design and Build Quality19/20
images were free of noise up to ISO (Conditions: f/2.8-sensitive centre AF point,
12,800. ISO 25,000 and 32,000 were One-Shot AF, room temperature, ISO 100)
noisy, yet perfectly usable. At 50 Focus operation: One-Shot AF, AI Servo Key Features 19/20
percent enlargement, noise started AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
appearing from ISO 6400 onwards, but AF Micro adjustment: All lenses by the
were quite usable up to ISO 12,800. same amount, Adjust by lens Ergonomics 17/20
Enlarged to 100 percent, the images Metering modes: EOS iSA (Intelligent Sub-
appeared absolutely clean till ISO 800. ject Analysis) system (Evaluative, Partial,
A tinge of noise was observed at ISO Spot, Centre-weighted average)
1600, and ISO 3200 could be used in an Shooting mode: Scene Intelligent Auto, Performance
emergency. Program AE, Shutter-priority, Aperture-
Autofocus 4/5
priority, Manual, Bulb, Custom (C1/C2/C3)
The 5D Mark IV features two Auto Equivalent Sensitivity: ISO 100 - 32000 Metering 4/5
White Balance settings—Ambience Flicker reduction: Possible Noise Control 4.5/5
priority and White Priority. If you want HDR Shooting: Auto, ±1, ±2, ±3
Sharpness 4/5
to preserve the ambient light tones Multiple Exposures: 2 to 9 exposures
in the image (such as the warmth of Shutter: Electronically-controlled, focal- LCD/EVF 4/5
oil lamps), Ambience Priority would plane shutter Auto WB 4.5/5
be ideal for you. If on the other hand, Shutter speed: 30 to 1/8000 sec.
you want white tones to appear white X-sync: 1/200 sec. Sub-Total 25/30
irrespective of the ambient light, choose Battery: LP-E6N
White Priority. We used both the modes Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 150.7 x Value for Money 7/10
and they worked absolutely well. You 116.4 x 75.9 mm
can change these post-capture in DPP. Weight: Approx. 890 g
We used a Sandisk 64GB Extreme

PRO SDXC UHS-1 (U3) (95MBPS read,
90MBPS write speed) memory card and PLUS MINUS
the camera could shoot continuously at • Robust build quality • Slightly bulky
7 frames per second (Raw) as claimed • Dual Pixel Raw • No built-in flash
by Canon. We could capture 21 Raw • Smooth 4K videos
images at full resolution in a burst at • Touch Focus in Live View Videos
full speed and the camera took about • Fast burst shooting
6 seconds to write to the SD card. But • Wi-Fi and NFC
please note that this holds true only for
• Built-in GPS
• Micro Adjustments with DP Raw
UHS-I Class 3 (U3) SD cards.
Touch focussing during video recording VERDICT

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was a pleasure to use since focussing The 5D Mark IV is made for those professionals who prefer a fast full frame D-SLR
is gradual and smooth as required for with excellent features both in stills and video. We can foresee much enthusiasm
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a video. 4K videos were reproduced from wedding photographers and film makers as also from photojournalists. With
well and High Frame Rate videos were Wi-Fi, built-in GPS, 4K Cinema with broadcast quality output and other advanced
rendered smooth and pleasant. features, the camera is an enormous upgrade from the 5D Mark III.
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✓ Nikon D3400 body
✓ EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion
battery
✓ MH-24 battery charger
✓ DK-25 rubber eyecup
✓ BF-1B body cap
✓ AN-DC3 strap
E
ntry-level D-SLRs are the most
sought after because of their
affordability, and Nikon D3000-
series has been one of the best sellers.
After a successful run of close to three
years, the D3300 was screaming for
an upgrade, and Nikon has responded
by giving it a new lease of life as
D3400. Let us see what are the new
life-prolonging upgrades Nikon has
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incorporated in this camera.
Repainted?
Design and Build Quality
The D3400 carries the same build
quality as that of the D3300, which
is expected of a budget D-SLR. The
exterior is built of engineering plastic
and the body is quite light. The LCD is
fixed, and nothing has changed from and it accepts Nikon AF-S and AF-P are Auto (auto; auto, flash off ),
the previous version. The hand grip lenses in full compatibility, while other Programmed auto with flexible
has a textured rubber finish. The only lenses will not autofocus. program (P), Shutter-priority auto (S),
visual difference as far as we could Aperture-priority auto (A), Manual
perceive was the Bluetooth logo on The camera uses an eye-level (M), Scene and, Special Effects. Scene
the left side above the interface slots. pentamirror single-lens reflex modes provide options of Portrait,
Both the lens mount and the tripod viewfinder with diopter adjustment Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up
receptacle are metal. function and a Type B BriteView Clear and Night portrait. Special effects
Matte Mark VII focussing screen. The include Night vision, Super vivid, Pop,
Key Features D3400 uses an electronically-controlled Photo illustration, Toy camera effect,
The Nikon D3400 has not many critical vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Miniature effect, Selective colour,
changes from the D3300 and hence a providing shutter speeds from 30 to Silhouette, High key and Low key.
tabulated form of feature comparison 1/4000 sec along with Bulb and Time
would seem ridiculous. The camera modes. The flash synchronises with the The D3400 uses Nikon Multi-CAM 1000
features the same DX format (23.5 x shutter at 1/200 sec or slower speeds. autofocus sensor module with TTL
15.6mm) 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, Drive modes include S (Single), phase detection. It utilises a total of 11
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but the ultrasonic dust reduction C (Continuous), Q (Quiet shutter- focus points including one cross-type
system has been removed, probably release), Self-timer and Remote. sensor at the centre. The AF system is
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to cut production cost and make the The 3400 can shoot at a maximum capable of operating from –1 to +19
battery last more. The same EXPEED continuous speed of five frames per EV at ISO 100. During Live View, the
4 image processor finishes the images second. Shooting modes available camera uses contrast detect autofocus.
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ISO 200 ISO 800 ISO 3200 ISO 12800 ISO 25600
Lens servo options available are Single-

servo (AF-S), Continuous-servo (AF-C),
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) and
Manual focus (MF). AF-area modes
include Single-point, Dynamic-area,
Auto-area and 3D-tracking. JPEG Compression
The 3400 features TTL exposure
metering using main image sensor and
the metering modes include Matrix,
Centre-weighted and Spot. Exposure
can be compensated up to +/-5 EV in
steps of 1/3 EV. ISO sensitivity ranges
from ISO 100 to 25,600 along with an
Auto setting. This is one stop more than
the D3300, but does it really matter?
The built-in flash has been downgraded
and now has a Guide Number of 7m at
ISO 100, down from 12m on the D3300.
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Flash is controlled using i-TTL flash

control with a 420-pixel RGB sensor.
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Flash modes include Auto, Auto with

red-eye reduction, Auto slow sync, JPEG, Fine Quality, JPEG, Basic Quality, 100%
100% (10.8 MB) (7.3 MB)
Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction,
Aperture: f/3.2
ISO: 800
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ISO: 800
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Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Self-timer provides 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec why Nikon chose Bluetooth over WiFi
Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Rear- delay options for up to nine exposures. to transfer output from a 24-MP D-SLR.
curtain with slow sync, Rear-curtain Videos are recorded with a maximum It could again be for power saving.
sync and Off. Flash exposure can be size of 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) at 60p, The 3400 is powered by an EN-EL14a
compensated by -3 to +1 EV in steps of 50p, 30p, 25p or 24p in MOV format. rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied).
1/3 EV. The camera also has an ISO 518 The camera measures 124 x 98 x 75.5
hot-shoe with sync and data contacts The camera incorporates a 3-inch TFT mm and weighs 445 g with battery and
and safety lock. LCD with 170 ° viewing angle and memory card.
approximately 100% frame coverage.
The 3400 provides White Balance It has a resolution of approximately Ergonomics
options such as Auto, Incandescent, 921 k-dots (VGA). The 3400 uses The D3400 is quite small and could
Fluorescent (7 types), Sunlight, Flash, a single SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I be a little uncomfortable for people
Cloudy, Shade and Preset Manual. All compliant) card for storage. The with medium to large hands. It has
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except preset manual can be fine- camera interface provides a Hi-Speed a nice rubber finish at the grip. The
tuned. Still images are recorded in Raw USB with Micro-USB connector and buttons are all easily accessible, but
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or JPEG format and the option exists HDMI output connector. The 3400 uses small. The display is still a fixed model.
to record both simultaneously at a Bluetooth and SnapBridge for wireless The viewfinder, though small, is
maximum size of 6000 x 4000 pixels. communication, but we have no clue comfortable to use. The selected focus
point illuminates on achieving focus. control turned On. The camera AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and
There is no grid or level indicator in controlled darkening of corners like AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR
either the optical viewfinder or the a champion. We did not observe any carries a price tag of Rs.47,450. The
monitor. darkening even at f/1.4. Auto White body is more expensive than D3300
Balance performed well with the by Rs.7000, which is hardly justifiable,
Performance camera producing colours true to the going by the rather stingy value
We tested the D3400 with an AF-S original under natural light. But under addition. |SP
Nikkor50mm f/1.5G prime lens since artificial light, it produced slight cast as
Nikon was unable to provide the kit expected, which was easily removable
lens in time. The D3400 performed in post-processing.
well with the lens. Images were quite FINAL SCORE
sharp. Autofocus was slow compared The native print size is 20 x 13.33
to higher models, but at par with other inches at 300 ppi. At 25 percent of
77%
budget cameras. We tested the 3400 screen size, the images were absolutely
with vignette control and distortion free of noise up to ISO 3200. A tinge of
noise was seen at ISO 6400, while ISO
12,800 was also usable. Blown up to
KEY SPECIFICATIONS 50 percent, the slight noise appeared
Type: Single-lens reflex digital camera from ISO 1600 onwards. However, the
Lens mount: Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) images were usable up to ISO 6400.
Image sensor: Nikon DX format (23.5 x Viewed at 100 percent, the images Design and Build Quality16/20
15.6 mm) CMOS were noise-free up to ISO 400 and were
Effective pixels: 24.2 million usable up to ISO 1600. This is slightly
Max. image size (pixels): 6000 x 4000 better than D3300, though it is only a Key Features 16/20
File formats: Still: NEF (Raw), JPEG (Raw minor tweak.
+ JPEG possible)
Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compliant) The camera produced prominent Ergonomics 16/20
Card slot: Single flare and purple fringing and there
Viewfinder: Eye-level pentamirror single- is no correction available for this. In
lens reflex viewfinder continuous mode, the 3400 shot 17
Autofocus support: AF available with Raw images in a burst and took about Performance
AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses 11 seconds to write them on a Sandisk Autofocus 3/5
Shutter type: Electronically-controlled Extreme Class 10 (UHS-I U3) card. In Metering 5/5
vertical-travel focal-plane shutter case of JPEGs, it shot 51 images in a
Shutter speed: 30 to 1/4000 to 30 s in burst and took , 22 seconds to write to Noise Control 4/5
steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb; Time the card. The camera kept the declared Sharpness 4/5
Flash sync speed: X=1/200 sec speed of 5 fps. LCD/EVF 3/5
Drive modes: S (single), Continuous, Q
(quiet shutter-release), Self-timer, Remote Value for Money Auto WB 4/5
Max continuous rate: Up to 5 fps The Nikon D3400 body retails at an
Sub-Total 23/30
Self-timer: 2/5/10/20 sec, 1–9 exposures MRP of Rs.31,450, while the AF-P
Metering system: TTL exposure metering 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit costs Value for Money 6/10
using 420-pixel RGB sensor Rs.36,950. The double zoom kit with
Exposure Modes: Auto (auto; auto, flash off
), Programmed auto with flexible program
(P), Shutter-priority (S), Aperture-priority
(A), Manual (M), Scene, Special effects
Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child,
PLUS MINUS
• Good noise control • No real improvement over D3300
Sports, Close up, Night portrait • Flash output reduced
• Sensitivity boost up to ISO 25,600
Exposure compensation: –5 to +5 EV in • Image Sensor Cleaning removed
steps of 1/3 EV • Increase in price
ISO sensitivity:ISO 100 to 25,600 in steps
of 1 EV, Auto
Power source: One EN-EL14a recharge- VERDICT
able Li-ion battery The D3400 is essentially the D3300 with a one stop digital boost of sensitivity along
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Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 124 x with Bluetooth and SnapBridge, while discarding ultrasonic dust removal and
98 x 75.5 mm reducing the flash output by almost half. The bottle and the wine remains the same,
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Weight: Approx. 445 g with battery and but neatly packaged with a new label. In fact, with the removal of ultrasonic dust
memory card but without body cap reduction and reduction in flash output along with the choice of Bluetooth to transfer
heavy files, we are wondering whether it is an upgrade or downgrade.
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✓ Huawei P9 handset
✓ Headset
✓ Charging Adapter
✓ USB-C Cable
✓ SIM Eject tool
✓ Quick Start Guide
S
martphones are becoming
more intelligent and are fast
transforming into serious imaging
devices, some times even bettering
compact cameras. In fact, we see lot
of technological innovation in the
smartphone space with every brand
Huawei P9 ` 39,999 Sujith Gopinath
trying to outsmart the other. Till about
With Markings of
a year ago, serious smartphone imaging
was confined, or rather, perceived to be
confined to Apple and Samsung. Now
more companies are in the fray and
Huawei is one company that does not
seem to be in any mood to back off. The
new Huawei P9 represents a bold stride
in smartphone photography with a dual
a Legend
lens system that has been designed in
partnership with the legendary Leica volume rocker button and power button One is overlaid with RGB filters to
optics. are on the right side. capture all colour information from
the image, while the second sensor has
Design and Build Quality Key Features a monochrome filter that allows it to
The P9 is carved out of aerospace-class The Huawei P9 is globally available in record detailed information regarding
unibody aluminium with diamond cut three variants including two Dual SIM the amount of light falling at every
edges to give a design complete with models. However, the Indian edition point. This feeds the Image Signal
visual elegance. A 2.5D glass (slightly is a Single SIM model with 32GB ROM Processor (ISP) with more information
curved edges) enhances the visual and 3GB RAM, officially known as than in a traditional system to process
appeal. The back surface, though EVA-L 09. At the heart of the device is the signals more efficiently. Combined
gives a ‘hollow’ feel, which takes away a 64-bit HiSilicon Kirin 955 Octa-core with a separate Digital Signal Processor
the toughness that the front surface processor consisting of four 2.5 GHz (DSP), the camera delivers better
communicates very well. The P9 has a Cortex A72 and four 1.8 GHz Cortex dynamic range and detail along with
5.2-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display A53 cores. The P9 is based on Android excellent monochrome images. A dual
that provides high colour saturation and 6.0 Marshmallow, customised with an tone flash effectively complements the
contrast. The highlight of the camera EMUI 4.1 skin. The screen is capable of camera. The autofocus system uses a
are the two rear camera lenses and the displaying 16.7 million colours. combination of Laser AF and Phase
Leica brand name etched within a glass Detection AF for better accuracy and
window. The square fingerprint sensor The P9 uses a dual lens system for its 12 speed. The main camera offers features
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resides below the camera unit. The back megapixel main camera. Both the lenses such as Monochrome, Beauty, Video,
surface has a matte texture. The USB have similar specifications including HDR, Beauty Video, Panorama, Night
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Type-C port and the 3.5mm audio jack a maximum aperture of f/2.2, but the Shot, Light Painting, Time-Lapse,
sit at the bottom surface along with the underlying Back-side Illuminated CMOS Slow-Motion, Watermark, Audio Note
microphone and speaker holes. The sensors execute distinct functions. and Document Scan. In Beauty mode,
Aperture: f/2.2
Mahesh Reddy Shutter Speed: 1/999963365sec you can turn
ISO: 64
on the Perfect
Selfie mode for
face sculpting
and fine-tuning
options. The
camera also
has a Depth-of
Field mode,
which lets you
capture an image
with shallow
Depth of Field.
This is helpful
when shooting
portraits and
macro. Another
important feature
is the ability to re-
focus a captured
image by touch
control.
The PRO mode

lets you control
parameters such
as Metering mode,
ISO sensitivity,
Shutter speed,
Exposure Value
(EV), Autofocus
mode and White
Balance. Shutter
speeds range
from 30 to
1/4000 sec, while
sensitivity can be
set from ISO 50
to 3200. Metering
modes include
Evaluative,
Centre weighted
and Spot, while
focus modes
available are AF-
Continuous, AF-
Single and Manual
Focus. The front
camera is an 8
megapixel model
with an f/2.4 lens.
An interesting
feature is that the
phone reminds
you to look into
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a marked area
near the camera
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while capturing a
selfie for eye-
contact. Videos
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can be recorded up to Full HD (1080p) 145 x 70.9 x 6.95 mm (H x W x D) and though it appeared a bit jerky during
resolution at 60 fps. weighs 144g. recording, probably because of the slow
processing.
The phone features a virtual triple Ergonomics
antenna, which ensures maximum signal Huawei has created the phone with user Value for Money
reception without worrying about your comfort in mind. The size is just about The Huawei P9 retails at an MRP of
hand obstructing the antenna while right for an average sized hand, enabling Rs.39,999. Though the device is a
attending a call. The device also features one-hand operation. The full metal back flagship with a superior camera, we feel
Wi-Fi 2.0, which automatically connects might feel a little too cold, especially in this is quite high, considering that the
to the strongest available Wi-Fi network colder environments. The device is a bit OnePlus 3 retails for much less than
by ranking Wi-Fi hotspots automatically. slippery, but not quite slippery as the this. |SP
An enhanced fingerprint sensor latest glass-backed gadgets that slide
provides better security according to the off the desk. The display is bright, sharp
company. and comfortable for prolonged viewing.
USB Type-C lets you connect the cable
The Huawei P9 supports all 4G LTE, 3G in the reverse without worrying about
and 2G bands operating in India. The damaging the port. FINAL SCORE
device supports NFC and positioning
systems such as GPS, GLONASS and Performance
BDS. As mentioned earlier, the P9 The Huawei P9 was a pleasure to
83%
uses a USB Type C (High Speed USB) use without any noticeable lag in my
interface. The storage can be increased moderate use (not attempting heavy
with a Micro SD memory card of up to resource intensive games). I found
128GB capacity. It uses a 3000mAh non- the fingerprint lock performing well
removable battery. The device measures and as expected. Huawei has a very
efficient power management system,
and it optimises battery consumption
like a champion. This doesn’t leave the Design and Build Quality17/20
KEY SPECIFICATIONS moderate user a chance to complain.
Model Name: EVA-L09 However, the heavy-users may find it
Size: 145 x 70.9 x 6.95 mm (H x W x D) annoying that the company has not Key Features 17/20
Weight: 144g bundled a fast charger with the device.
Display: 5.2” FHD Screen, 2.5D, 1080p (1920 The supplied charger is a 5V, 2A model.
x 1080), 16.7M colours Ergonomics 18/20
CPU: HiSilicon Kirin 955 (64-bit), Octa-core The camera produces images with
(4 x 2.5 GHz A72+ 4 x 1.8 GHz A53) native print size of 9.9 x 13.2 inches at
Operation System: Android 6.0 Performance 16/20
300 ppi. At 25 percent of this screen
Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM size, images were free of noise up to
Network: 4G TDD LTE: Band38/39/40; ISO 800. ISO 1600 could also be used if
4G FDD LTE: Band1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/12
Value for Money 15/20
necessary. Enlarged to 50 percent, the
/17/18/19/20/26/28; 3G UMTS: 800(B6 images were noise-free up to ISO 200.
,Japan)/800(B19,Japan)/850/900/AWS/ Slight noise appeared at ISO 400 and
1900/2100MHz(Band6/19/5/8/4/2/1); 2G 800, though both were usable. At 100
GSM:; SIM1: 850/900/1800/1900MHz percent view, all images were noisy, PLUS MINUS
Dual SIM support: No though the images could be used till • Premium design • Slow charger
NFC: Support NFC ISO 200. We would consider this quite • Ergonomically • Not a gamer’s
GPS: GPS/A-GPS/Glonass/BDS good for a smartphone. White Balance sized delight
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4G/5G, a/b/g/n/ac performed well with only minimum • USB C-Type • Expensive
with Wi-Fi Direct support; Bluetooth 4.2, cast, that too limited to images shot • Innovative camera
support BLE; USB Type C (High Speed USB) under artificial light. • Superior imaging
Main camera: 12MP x 2, f/2.2
Sensor Type: BSI CMOS The P9 heated up with heavy usage.
Flash: Dual-tone flash However, we did not observe any lag VERDICT
Front camera: 8MP, f/2.4 while using the device. If synthetic The Huawei P9 presents a path-
Video formats: 3GP, MP4, WMV, RM, RMVB, benchmarking is anything to go by, the breaking innovation in terms of
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and ASF phone scored 78,757 points on AnTuTu smartphone imaging, and the results
Image formats: PNG, GIF, JPEG, BMP, WEBP, benchmarking, which placed it among are there to be seen. However, it does
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and WBMP the mid-level performers. Audio quality not provide a stellar improvement
UI: EMUI 4.1 could best be described as average. worth celebrating. We wish Huawei had
Battery: 3000mAh Videos were smooth and punchy priced it around Rs.30,000.
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✓ Honor 8 handset
✓ Headset
✓ Charging Adapter
✓ USB-C Cable
✓ SIM Eject tool
✓ Quick Start Guide
H
uawei India, has mostly kept a
subdued approach with their
Honor brand of smartphones.
But 2016 has seen a positive change Honor 8 ` 29,999 Sujith Gopinath
in the company’s strategy, with an
emboldened stance, first with the
Surprise Package!
release of Huawei P9, followed by the
Honor 8. The two brands from the
same parent company clearly define
the strategy—the Huawei brand name
is associated with premium segment
with global presence, while Honor the left. The dual lenses, Laser emitter and more accurate focussing even
represents the value-for-money window and dual tone flash are lined under complex lighting conditions.
segment. The Honor 8 might seem like up along the top of the back panel. The The device has built-in dual ISP
a P9, sans the Leica branding, but... lenses are protected by the back glass (Image Signal Processor) to improve
well we will let surprises flow in their panel and hence do not stick out. The focus, speed, and processing time.
natural order. back panel also features the clickable The camera has a wide aperture
round fingerprint sensor button with a mode that lets you blur backgrounds
Design and Build Quality silver border. from f/0.95 to 16. The Honor 8 also
The Honor 8 is a stunner by the look allows you to re-focus the image even
and feel. The device is crafted with a Key Features after the image has been taken. The
double glass exterior reinforced with The main feature of the Honor 8 is camera modes available are Photo,
an aluminium alloy bezel sporting its dual lens camera system. This is Pro Photo, Beauty, Video, Pro Video,
rounded corners. Both the front and functionally the same as that on the Beauty Video, Good Food, Panorama,
back glass surfaces are made with Huawei P9, barring the fact that these HDR, Night Shot, Light Painting,
heavy 2.5D glass, providing slightly do not carry the Leica lineage. One Time-Lapse, Slow-motion, Watermark,
curved edges that seamlessly merge lens has an RGB filter that allows it to Audio Note and Document Scan.
with the bezel. The glass used is made capture colour information, while the The Pro Camera mode allows you to
of 15 layers that catch and reflect second lens captures all monochrome change parameters such as metering
light rays from within, resulting in a data such as details about light. The mode, ISO sensitivity, Shutter speed,
beautiful play of light that enhances result is a final image with lots of Exposure Value (EV), Autofocus Mode
the visual elegance. The microphone image detail along with better low- and White Balance. Sensitivity ranges
holes, USB Type-C port and the inlet light performance. Together they help from ISO 50 to 3200 while Shutter
for 3.5mm audio jack reside at the you capture crisper, more detailed speed can be altered from 30 to
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bottom, while the top has a speaker photos. The underlying imager is a 1/4000 sec. Videos can be recorded at
hole along with a tiny IR window. Both 12 megapixel model. The system uses up to Full HD resolution at 60 fps. The
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the volume rocker and Power/Screen a hybrid auto-focus that combines front camera is an 8 MP device and
buttons are on the right, with the SIM/ Contrast Detection, Precise Depth features Perfect Selfie mode, which
Memory card tray with ejector hole on and Laser autofocus. This helps faster lets you customise the beauty settings.
Aperture: f/2.2
ISO: 400
Mahesh Reddy
sensor improve
the recognition of
your fingerprint
over time.
The smartphone
features a 5.2-inch
Full HD display
with a 96% high
colour gamut
(NTSC), colour
enhancement and
dynamic pixel-
level contrast
adjustment. It also
has an Eye-Care
mode that cuts off
a portion of blue
light to reduce
eye strain. The
Honor 8 features
double antenna,
which seamlessly
selects the
antenna receiving
the strongest
signal to ensure
that your hand
does not obstruct
the signals. It
also uses smart
dual-band Wi-Fi
switching, which
supports 2.4
GHz/5 GHz bands
and defaults to
w the faster 5 GHz
band unless the
2.4 GHz signal is
stronger. With a
built-in infrared
module and IR
codes for popular
products, the
Smart Control 4.0
feature allows
you to remotely
control devices
even when you
are without
an Internet
connection.
other features. The Honor 8 has
The Honor 8 is powered by an octa- 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM along with The Honor 8 is based on Android 6.0
core HiSilicon Kirin 950 processor 32GB internal memory, of which with an EMUI 4.1. The phone accepts
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with 4 x 2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 and 22GB is available for the user. The a single nano-SIM and Micro SD up
4 x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 cores phone features the latest fingerprint to 128GB for expanded memory.
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built on a 16nm architecture. This technology that allows you to unlock The device has a non-removable Li-
is supported by an i5 co-processor, your device in 0.4 seconds. The Polymer battery rated at 2900mAh
which controls the sensors and auto-learning skills of the fingerprint (3000mAh typical). The phone weighs
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153g and measures 145.5 x71.0 x7.45 fingerprint sensor, combined with with the device able to replace the
mm. the customisable Smart Key button remote controllers for my Panasonic
functions provide instant access TV, DEN set-top box and Samsung AC.
Ergonomics to apps and features. The display,
The all-glass exterior of the Honor 8 though not the best we have seen, is Value for Money
is quite slippery. It has the tendency quite bright, crisp and legible. The Honor 8 retails at an MRP of
to slide off your desk. So you have to Rs.29,999. We feel this is slightly
be very careful where you place the Performance above competitive level for this
phone. However, the optimum size We were quite happy with the device. |SP
and rounded form factor makes it performance of Honor 8. The
comfortable to hold and operate. The camera produced superior images
with excellent sharpness and
superior noise control. Re-focus and
KEY SPECIFICATIONS depth of field modes were a delight FINAL SCORE
to use. The camera churned out
Operating system: Android 6.0 excellent Black and White images
UI: EMUI 4.1 and we were equally impressed
85%
CPU Model: Octa-core Kirin 950 with the image processing options.
CPU Basic Frequency: ARM Cortex-A72 4 x The noise suppression excellence
2.3GHz + ARM Cortex-A53 4 x 1.8GHz resulted in great night shots.
GPU: Mali-T880
SIM: Single nano-SIM
Native print size of images is 9.92
Update: HOTA
x 13.22 inches at 300 ppi. At 25
RAM: 4GB
percent screen size, the images
ROM: 32GB , ROM user available: About 22
were absolutely free of noise up to Design and Build Quality18/20
GB
ISO 800. The images were perfectly
Type: MicroSD (TF) expandable to 128GB
usable all the way up to ISO 3200,
Size: 5.2 inch LTPS 16:9
though it was noisy. Enlarged to Key Features 17/20
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 423 PPI
50 percent, the images remained
Colours: 16M colours
noise-free up to ISO 200 and were
Touch: Multi touch-sensitive screen
perfectly usable till ISO 800. Even
Ergonomics 17/20
Touch Screen: Multiple-point touch-
ISO 1600 could be used if necessary.
sensitive screen, auto rotation
At 100 percent view, some amount Performance 17/20
Contrast: 1500 : 1
of noise crept into all ISOs, but
Screen Colours: 16,700,000 colours NTSC
the images were usable up to ISO
– 96%
200. In an emergency, you could Value for Money 16/20
Main Camera: Dual 12.0MP (monochrome
use up to ISO 800. White Balance
+ colour)
performed perfectly well, without
Front Camera: 8MP, with delayed shooting
any cast, especially in natural light.
and panoramic selfie support
Even artificial light sources did not
Sensor Type: CMOS
produce much cast. Autofocus was PLUS MINUS
Flash: LED light-compensating lamp (double • Beautifully crafted • Single SIM
quite fast and videos were snappy.
colour temperature) • Ergonomically • Slips on polished
Aperture: Main f/2.2, Front f/2.4
The device (camera module) designed surfaces
Video: 1080P (1920 x 1080, 30 fps) FHD • Excellent camera
heated up when using the camera,
video recording • Fast Charging
especially when capturing videos,
Image Stabilization: No • Feature packed
but we wouldn’t be worried
Battery Type: 2900mAh(Rated) lithium-
because this could be due to the
polymer battery 3000mAh(Typical)
dual processors working hard.
4G: LTE FDD, TD-LTE
The battery lasted for a day with VERDICT
3G: WCDMA
moderate use, which is average. The The Honor 8 is truly a surprise package,
2G: GSM
device supports fast charging with shadowing its premium sibling, the
Headphone ports: 3.5mm standard inter-
the bundled 9V, 2A charger. Huawei P9. We are still wondering what
face this device is missing from the P9 not to
Wi-Fi: Yes
The Honor 8 scored 90,518 points be treated as equal. If you are looking
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Wi-Fi Feature: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

on AnTuTu Benchmark, which is for a stylish and feature packed single
Hotspot up to 8 devices
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Bluetooth: BT4.2
the P9 (global variant) and much your pocket and delivers great images,
Dimensions: 145.5 x71.0 x7.45 mm
above the Indian variant. The Smart you should certainly have a look at the
Weight: About 153 g
Control 4.0 feature worked well Honor 8. Best Buy without a doubt.
PR
EV
IEW
A
pple has launched its latest
twins, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus,
which, Apple claims, are the
best iPhones ever produced and we
have no reason to believe otherwise.
We have had the iPhone 7 Plus with us
for a few days and this is quite short a
period for a full-fledged review. Well,
here is a sneakpeak into the goodies.
Do wait for our full featured review in
the our upcoming issue.
Apple has introduced two new finishes

for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus—Jet
Black and Matte Black. The Jet Black
version has a glossy finish, while
the Matte Black has, as the name
indicates, a matte finish. The 7 Plus
has an aluminium unibody design
that is splash and water resistant
(not waterproof, though) with an IP
67 rating, a first in an iPhone. Being a
little over-sized for an average-sized
hand, the phone has the tendency
to slip. Both the 7 and the 7 Plus
feature a redesigned advanced solid-
state Home button that is pressure-
sensitive. A new Taptic engine
provides tactile feedback, letting you
experience a real sense of touch. The
Home button embeds an advanced
Apple iPhone 7 Plus Sujith Gopinath
The Siblings
fingerprint sensor that lets you quickly
unlock the phone.
The most striking feature of the 7 Plus,
are Back
though, is the camera. The iPhone 7
Plus uses a dual camera system on the
lines of many new smartphones in the
market. However, the difference is that
these two cameras operate in tandem,
producing a 12-megapixel image. One design. The camera unit features a forward to our full-feature review. The
of the cameras sports a wide-angle true tone flash. The front camera is a 7 App Store now has third party apps for
lens (28mm equivalent) f/1.8 and the megapixel model. Speaking about the professional camera features, thanks
other a telephoto (56mm equivalent) camera interface, the iPhone’s native to Apple opening up to third party
f/2.8. The camera interface provides camera interface provides options developers. Trust us to bring you the
you with the choice of 1x or 2x optical such as Time-Lapse, Slow motion, real capabilities of the camera while
zoom. This is achieved by switching Video, Photo, Square and Panorama, we put it through its paces. The first
between the two cameras. The end without any manual control. Apple impressions are certainly positive with
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result is a zoomed-in image that is getting ready with a Portrait mode the camera churning out sharp images
retains the same quality as that of with depth-of-field (bokeh) effect with lots of detail and colour.
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the zoomed-out version. The lenses (now in Beta), which promises to

are equipped with optical image provide a better experience with these The 7 Plus uses a 5.5-inch Retina HD
stabilisation and feature a 6-element cameras—another reason to look display, which, according to Apple,
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variants with
32GB, 128GB and
256GB internal
memory.
These iPhones
have a stereo
speaker system
with twice the
audio output
of iPhone 6s.
The speakers
reside on the
top and bottom
portions of the
device, providing
true stereo
experience.
As you must
have already
heard, Apple
has done away
with the 3.5mm
audio jack. But
the device is
shipped with an
EarPod having
a Lightning
connector.
Apple has also
included a 3.5mm
headphone jack
adapter to plug
into the Lightning
port. I see this
as a positive
development
since it prevents
you from
listening to music
while the device
is charging,
negating any
chance of
overheating. As
it is, we have not
yet experienced
any overheating
with the phone.
The iPhone 7
Plus is powered
by a 3000mAh
battery. The
is the brightest and most colourful makes the device twice as fast as the device measures 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3mm
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iPhone display yet with wider gamut iPhone 6 and provides longer battery and weighs 188g. The 32GB model
and 25 percent more brightness. life. This is achieved by employing retails at an MRP of Rs.72,000 while
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The display has a native resolution two high-performance cores and two the 128GB version carries a price
of 401ppi. The iPhone 7 Plus’ power high-efficiency cores. The 7 Plus has tag of Rs.82,000. The 256GB top-end
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Buyers’ Guide - Digital SLRs
CANON EOS -1D X MARK II CANON EOS 5D MARK IV CANON EOS 5DS/5DSR
Sensor Type/size : CMOS Sensor Type/size : 36 x 24.0mm (Full Effective Pixels : 50.6 million
36 x 24mm Frame) CMOS Sensor Type : 36 mm x 24mm
Full-Frame Effective Pixels : 30.40 million (Full-Frame)
Effective Pixels : 20.2 million File Formats : JPEG, Raw CMOS
File Formats : JPEG, Raw Metering Modes : Evaluative, Partial, Supported File Type : Raw/JPEG/
Metering Modes : Evaluative, Spot, MOV video
Partial, Spot, Centre-weighted Exposure Modes : Program AE,
Centre-weighted Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M, Bulb, Shutter priority
average Scene AE, Aperture
Exposure Modes : P, Tv, Av, M, Bulb ISO Equivalence : ISO 100 to 32000 priority AE
ISO Equivalence : 100 – 51,200 (50 – 409600 with boost) Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/8000sec Manual , Bulb
Shutter Speed : 30 – 1/8000 sec Video : 4K (4096 x 2160); MOV, MP4 Metering Modes : Evaluative, Partial, Spot,
Video : 4K capable; MOV, MP4 formats Storage Type : CF, SD (dual slots) Centre-weighted
Storage Type : Dual slot for CF, CFast cards Weight : 800g (Body only) LCD Monitor : 3.2-inch, 1,040,000-dot TFT
Weight : 1530g (Body only) ISO Equivalence : ISO100-6400 (expandable to 50-12,800)
Shutter Speed : 30-1/8000 sec
Storage Type : SD & CF dual slot
Weight : 845g (Body only)
Price: Rs.455,995 (Body only) Price: Rs.254,995 (Body only) Price: 252,995 / 265,995 (body only)
CANON EOS 6D CANON 7D MARK II CANON EOS 80D

Sensor Type/size : CMOS, 35.8mm Effective Pixels : 20.20 million Sensor Type/Size : APS-C Type
x 23.9mm Sensor Type : CMOS sensor 22.3 x 14.9mm
Effective pixels : Approx. (22.4 x 15.0mm) CMOS
20.2 million Supported File Type : JPEG, Raw (14- Effective Pixels : 24.2 million
Supported File formats: JPEG, RAW (14- bit Canon File Formats : JPEG, Raw
bit, Canon original) Metering Modes : Evaluative,
original), Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M Partial, Spot,
RAW+JPEG Metering Modes : Evaluative, Centre-
Metering Modes : Evaluative Partial, Spot, weighted
metering (315 Centre-weighted average
zones), Partial, LCD Monitor : 3.0-inch, 1.04 million dots Exposure Modes : P, Tv, Av, M, Bulb
Spot, Center-weighted ISO Equivalence : ISO 100 - ISO 16000, expandable to H1 ISO Equivalence : 100 - 16000 set (ISO 25600
Exposure Modes : Program AE for movie shooting, Manual (equivalent to ISO 25600) with boost)
exposure Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/8000 sec., Bulb Shutter Speed : 30 - 1/8000 sec
ISO equivalence : 100-25600 (expansion possible to ISO Storage Type : CF (Type I, UDMA 7 supported), SD/ Video : Full HD (1920x1080); MOV,
50, ISO 51200 and 102400) SDHC/SDXC memory cards MP4 formats
Shutter Speeds : 1/4000 to 30 sec. Weight : 910g (Body only) Storage Type : SD, SDHC, SDXC
LCD Monitor/ Dots : 3.0-inches, 1,040,000 dots Weight : 730g (Body only)
Storage Type : SD card, SDHC card, SDXC memory card
Price: Rs. 1,19,995 (body only) Price: Rs. 128,795 (body only) Price: TBA
CANON 760D CANON EOS 1300 D Nikon D5

Effective Pixels : 24.2 million Effective Pixels : 22.3 x 14.9mm Effective Pixels : Full Frame
(APS-C) CMOS (35.9mm,
Sensor Type : 22.3 x 14.9mm Effective Pixels: 18.0 million x23.9mm)
(APS-C) CMOS File Formats : JPEG, Raw (14-bit CMOS
Supported File Type : Raw, Canon original) Effective Pixels : 21.33million
JPEG, MP4 Metering Modes : Evaluative, Partial, File Formats : JPEG, Raw
Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M Centre-weighted Metering Modes : Matrix, Centre-
Metering Modes : Evaluative, average weighted, Spot
Partial, Spot, Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M, Scene, Auto Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M
Centre-weighted ISO Equivalence : ISO 100 – 6400, expandable to H1 ISO Equivalence : 100 to 102400
LCD Monitor : 3.0-inch 1,040,000-dot (25,600 equivalent) Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/8000sec
Capacitive Touch Screen Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/4000 sec Video : 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD); MOV format
ISO Equivalence : ISO100 – 6400 (Expandable Video : Full HD (1920 x 1080); MOV format Storage Type : XQD, CompactFlash (CF)
to 12,800) Storage Type : SD, SDHC, SDXC Weight : 1405g (Body only)
Shutter Speed : 30 – 1/4000 sec. Weight : 440g (Body only)
Storage Type : SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
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Price: Rs.54,995 (Body only) Price: Rs. 29,995 (18-55mm kit) Price: TBA
Buyers’ Guide - Digital SLRs
NIKON D500 NIKON D610 NIKON D810
Sensor Type/Size : DX Type (23.5 x Sensor Type/Size : CMOS sensor Effective Pixels : 37.09 Million
15.7mm) CMOS (35.9 x 24.0 mm) Sensor Type : 35.9mm,
Effective Pixels : 21.5 million Effective Pixels : 24.3 million x24.0mm CMOS
File Formats : Raw, JPEG Supported File Supported File Type : JPEG, RAW (12
Metering Modes : Matrix, Centre- Formats : NEF (RAW)/JPEG or 14 bit), TIFF
weighted, Spot ISO Equivalence : ISO 100-6400 in Exposure Modes : Program with
Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M steps of 1/3 or flexible program
ISO Equivalence : 100 – 51200 (50 1/2 EV (P); shutter-
to 1640000 with Exposure Modes : Auto; scene; priority (S); aperture-priority (A); manual (M)
boost) programmed Metering Modes : Matrix, Centre-weighted, Spot
Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/8000sec auto with flexible program (P); LCD Monitor : 3.2-inch, approx.1229k-dot TFT
Video : 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD); MOV format shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority ISO Equivalence : 64-12800 (Expandable to 51,200)
Storage Type : 1 XQD and 1 Secure Digital (SD) auto (A); manual (M) Shutter Speed : 30 – 1/8000 sec
Weight : 860g (Body only) Metering Modes : Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot Storage Type : CF (Type I, UDMA compliant), SD/SDHC/
Shutter Speeds : 30 sec to 1/4000 sec SDXC (dual slot)
LCD Monitor/ Dots : 3.2-inch/ approx. 921k-dot Weight : 980g (Body, with battery and card)
Storage Type : SC/SDHC/SDXC
Weight : 850 g (Body only)
Price: TBA Price: Rs. 1,29,950 (Body only) Price: Rs. 1,99,950 (Body only)
NIKON D750 NIKON D3400 NIKON D5500

Effective Pixels : 24.93million Sensor Type/Size : 23.5 x 15.6 mm Effective Pixels : 24.2million
Sensor Type : 35.9mm, x24.0mm (DX Format) Sensor Type : Nikon DX format
CMOS CMOS (23.5 x15.6mm)
Supported File Type : JPEG, RAW (12 or Effective Pixels : 24.72 million CMOS
14 bit) File Formats : JPEG, Raw Supported File Type : NEF (Raw): 12-
Exposure Modes : Auto, Scene, Metering Modes : Matrix, Centre- or 14 bit, JPEG
Special Effects, weighted, Spot Exposure Modes : Auto, P, S, A, M,
Program with Exposure Modes : Auto, P, S, A, M, Scene, Special
flexible program Scene effects
(P); shutter-priority ISO Equivalence : ISO 100 to 25,600 Metering Modes : Matrix, Centre-weighted, Spot
(S); aperture-priority (A); manual (M) Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/4000sec LCD Monitor : 3.2–inch, approx.1037k-dot TFT
Metering Modes : Matrix, center-weighted, or Video : Full HD (1920 x 1080); MOV format ISO Equivalence : ISO 100–25600, Auto
highlight-weighted Storage Type : SD, SDHC, SDXC Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/4000 sec, Bulb, Time
LCD Monitor : 3.2-inch, approx.1229k-dot tilting TFT Weight : 445g (Body only) Storage Type : SD, SDHC (UHS-I compliant), SDXC
ISO Equivalence : 100-12800 (expandable to 51,200) (UHS-I compliant)
Shutter Speed : 30 – 1/4000 sec Weight : 470g (Body only)
Storage Type : SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual Slots)
Weight : 840g (Body, with battery and card)
Price: Rs. 1,34,450 (body only) Price: Rs. 31,450 (Body only) Price: Rs. 54,450 (body only)
Nikon D7200 PENTAX K1 PENTAX K3 II

Effective Pixels : 24.2 million Sensor Type/Size: 35.9 x 24.0mm (Full Sensor Type/Size : APS-C
Sensor Type : Nikon DX format Frame) CMOS Type (23.5 x
(23.5mm, Effective Pixels : 36.40 million 15.6mm) CMOS
x15.6mm) File Formats : JPEG, Raw Effective Pixels : 24.35 million
CMOS Metering Modes : Multi-segment, File Formats : Raw, JPEG
Supported File Type : Raw, JPEG, MOV Centre-weighted, Metering Modes : Multi-segment,
Exposure Modes : Program AE, Spot Centre-weighted,
Shutter priority Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M, Bulb, Spot
AE, Aperture Scene Exposure Modes : Green, P, Sensitivity,
priority AE Manual ISO Equivalence : ISO 100 to 204,800 S, A, S and A, M
Metering Modes : Matrix, Centre- Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/8000sec ISO Equivalence : 100 to 51200
weighted, Spot Video : Full HD (1920 x 1080); MOV format Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/8000 sec
LCD Monitor : 3.2-inch 1,229,000-dot TFT Storage Type : SD, SDHC, SDXC Video : Full HD(1920x1080); MOV, AVI
ISO Equivalence : ISO100 – 25,600 Weight : 925g (Body only) Storage Type : Dual slots: SD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi,
Shutter Speed : 30 – 1/8000 sec FLU card.
Storage Type : SD/SDHC/SDXC dual slots Weight : 785g (Body only)
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Price: Rs.86,450 (Body only) Price: TBA Price: Rs. 90,995 (Body only)
Buyers’ Guide - ILCCs (Mirrorless)
CANON EOS M3 CANON EOS M10 FUJIFILM X-PRO 2
Sensor Type/Size : APS-C Type (22.3 x 14.9mm) Sensor Type/Size : APS-C Type (22.2 x 14.8mm) Sensor Type/Size : 23.6mm x 15.6mm X-Trans
CMOS CMOS CMOS
Effective Pixels : 24.2 million Effective Pixels : 18 million Effective Pixels : 24.3 million
File Formats : JPEG, Raw File Formats : JPEG, Raw File Formats : JPEG, Raw
Metering Modes : Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Metering Modes : Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Metering Modes : Multi, Spot, Average,
Centre-weighted average Centre-weighted average Centre-weighted
Exposure Modes : P, Tv, Av, M Exposure Modes : P, Tv, Av, M Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M
ISO Equivalence : 100 – 12800 (ISO 25,600 ISO Equivalence : 100 to 12800 (25600 ISO Equivalence : ISO 200 to 12,800
with boost) with boost) Shutter Speed : 4 to 1/32000sec
Shutter Speed : 30 – 1/4000 sec., Bulb Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/4000 sec. Video : Full HD (1920 x 1080);
Video : 1920 x 1080 (Full HD); MP4 Video : 1920 x 1080 (Full HD); MP4, MOD format
Storage Type : SD/SDHC/SDXC MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 Storage Type : SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight : 366g (Body only) Storage Type : SD/SDHC/SDXC Weight : 495g (Body only)
Price: Rs.49,995 Price: Rs.39,995 Price: TBA
FUJIFILM X-T1 NIKON 1 J5 OLYMPUS OM-D E-M5 II
Sensor Type/Size : 23.6mm x 15.6mm X-Trans CMOS Sensor Type/Size : CX Format (13.2 x 8.8mm) Effective Pixels : 16.1 million
Effective Pixels : 16.3 million Effective Pixels : 23.01million Sensor Type : 4/3 Live MOS Sensor (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
File Formats : JPEG, Raw File Formats : Raw, JPEG Supported File Type : JPEG, Raw, MPO
Metering Modes : Multi, Spot, Average Metering Modes : Matrix, Centre-weighted, Spot Exposure Modes : iAUTO, P, A, S, M, Bulb, Time,
Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M, Bulb, Scene Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M Scene select, Art Filter, My Set
ISO Equivalence : ISO 200 to 6400 ISO Equivalence : ISO 200 to 12800 Metering Modes : Digital ESP, Centre-weighted
Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/4000sec Shutter Speed : 30 to 16000 sec average, Spot
Video : Full HD (1920 x 1080); Video : 1920 x 1080, MOV format LCD Monitor : 3.0-inch vari-angle
MOV format Storage Type : microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC ISO Equivalence : ISO 100-25,600
Storage Type : SD, SDHC, SDXC Weight : 265g (Body only) Shutter Speed : 60 to 1/8000 sec, Bulb, Time
Weight : 440g (Body only) Storage Type : SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I, II
compatible), Eye-Fi Card
compatible
Price: Rs.119,999 (Body only) Price: Rs.25,950 Price: Rs. 74,990 (body only)
OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 II OLYMPUS PEN E-PL7 OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1
Sensor Type/Size : 17.3 x 13.0 mm (4/3 Type) Effective Pixels : 16.1 million Sensor Type/Size : CMOS sensor (17.3 x 13 mm)
Live MOS Sensor Type : 4/3 Live MOS Sensor Effective Pixels : 16MP
Effective Pixels : 16.1 million Supported File Type : RAW, JPEG ISO equivalence : 100-25600 in 1/3EV or
File Formats : JPEG, Raw Exposure Modes : iAuto, P, A, S, M, Bulb, Time, 1EV increments
Metering Modes : Digital ESP, Centre-weighted Scene select, Art Filter Supported File : JPEG/RAW (ORF)/ MPO
average, Spot Metering Modes : Digital ESP, Centre-weighted Exposure Modes : Auto/Program, Shutter Priority,
Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M, Scene, Art average, Spot Aperture priority, Manual,
ISO Equivalence : ISO 200 to 25600 LCD Monitor : Approx.1037k-dot, Photo story/ Art : Art filter/ SCN, Movie
(Expandable from 100) 3.0-inch tilting Metering Modes : Multi, Center-weighted,
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Shutter Speed : 60 to 1/4000 sec ISO Equivalence : ISO 100 - 25600 Shutter Speeds : 60 sec to 1/8000 sec
Video : Full HD (1920 x 1080); MOV, AVI Shutter Speed : 60 – 1/4000 sec LCD Monitor/ Dots : 3-inch 1037 k-dot
Storage Type : SD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi Storage Type : SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible Storage Type : SD/SDHC/SDXC , Eye-Fi
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Weight : 390g (Body only) Weight : Approx. 357g with battery Movie : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264/
and Memory card (Body only) Motion JPEG
Price: Rs. 44,990 (Body only) Price: TBA Price: Rs. 1,05,000 (Body only)
Buyers’ Guide - ILCCs (Mirrorless)
PANASONIC DMC G7 PANASONIC DMC-GH4 PANASONIC DMC-GM5
Sensor Type/Size : 17.3 x 13.0 mm (4/3 Type) Effective Pixels : 16.05 million Effective Pixels : 16 million
Live MOS Sensor Type : Live MOS Four-Thirds Sensor Type : 17.3 x 13.0 mm (Four Thirds)
Effective Pixels : 16.00 million (17.3 x 13.0 mm) Live MOS
File Formats : JPEG, Raw, MPO Supported File Type : JPEG, Raw, MPO, MOV, Supported File Type : Raw, JPEG, AVCHD, MP4
Metering Modes : Multiple, Centre-weighted, Spot MP4, AVCHD Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M
Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M Exposure Modes : P, A, S, M Metering Modes : Multiple, Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO Equivalence : ISO 200 to 25,600 Metering Modes : Multi-pattern, Centre-Weighted, LCD Monitor : 3-inch 921,000-dot TFT
(Expandable from 100) Spot ISO Equivalence : ISO100 – 25,600
Shutter Speed : 60 to 1/16000 sec LCD Monitor : 3.0-inch free angle OLED Shutter Speed : 60 – 1/16,000 sec
Video : 4K (3840x2160); AVCHD, MP4 screen, 1,036,000 dots Storage Type : SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Type : SD, SDHC, SDXC ISO Equivalence : ISO 100 (Extended) to 25600 Weight : 211g (Body only)
Weight : 410g (Body only) Shutter Speed : 60 to 1/8,000 sec, Bulb
Storage Type : SD/SDHC/SDXC card
(UHS-I compatible)
Price: TBA Price: Rs. 111,990 (Body only) Price: TBA
PANASONIC GX8 PANASONIC GX80 SONY ALPHA 7R II
Sensor Type/Size : 17.3 x 13.0 mm (4/3 Type) Live MOS Sensor Type/Size : 17.3 x 13.0 mm (4/3 Type) Live MOS Effective pixels : 42.4 million
Effective Pixels : 20.30 million Effective Pixels : 16.00 million Sensor Type/size : Full frame (35.9×24.0mm),
File Formats : JPEG, Raw, MPO File Formats : JPEG, Raw, MPO “ExmorR” CMOS
Metering Modes : Multiple, Centre-weighted, Spot Metering Modes : Multiple, Centre-weighted, Spot Supported File Type : JPEG, Raw
Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M Video Format : XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4
ISO Equivalence : ISO 200 to 25,600 (Expandable ISO Equivalence : ISO 200 to 25,600 (Expandable Best Video : 4K (3840 x 2160)
from 100) from 100) Storage Type : MS PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo,
Shutter Speed : 60 to 1/16000 sec Shutter Speed : 60 to 1/16000 sec SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compliant)
Video : 4K (3840x2160); AVCHD, MP4 Video : 4K (3840x2160); AVCHD, MP4 Exposure modes : AUTO, P, A, S, M, Movie,
Storage Type : SD, SDHC, SDXC Storage Type : SD, SDHC, SDXC Sweep Panorama,Scene
Weight : 487g (Body only) Weight : 426g (Body only) ISO equivalence : ISO 100-25600, expandable
from ISO 50 to ISO 102400
LCD Monitor : 3.0-inch 1,228,800-dot TFT
Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/8000 sec, Bulb
Price: TBA Price: TBA Price: Rs.239,990 (Body only)
SONY ALPHA 7S II SONY ALPHA 7 II SONY ALPHA 68
Sensor Type/Size : Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Effective Pixels : 24 Million Effective Pixels : 23.5 x 15.6mm (APS-C type )
Exmor CMOS Sensor Type : Full Frame (35.8 x 23.9mm) Exmor CMOS sensor
Effective Pixels : 12.2 million Supported File Type : JPEG, Raw, XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 Effective Pixels : 24.2 million
File Formats : JPEG, Raw Exposure Modes : AUTO, P, A, S, M, Movie, Sweep File Formats : JPEG, Raw
Metering Modes : Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot Panorama, Scene Metering Modes : Multi segment, Spot,
Exposure Modes : Auto, P, A, S, M, Scene Metering Modes : Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Centre weighted
Selection, Sweep Panorama, LCD Monitor : 3.0-inch 1,228,800-dot TFT Exposure Modes : P, S, A, M, Sweep
Movie / HFR ISO Equivalence : ISO 100-25,600, expandable Panorama, Scene
ISO Equivalence : 100-102400 (expandable to up to 50 ISO Equivalence : ISO100 to 25,600
ISO 50-409600) Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/4000 sec
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Shutter Speed : 30 to 1/8000 sec Storage Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo/PRO- Video : Full HD (1920 x 1080);
Video : 4K: 3840 x 2160; XAVC S, HG Duo/XC-HG Duo, SD/ XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4
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AVCHD, MP4 SDHC/SDXC memory card Storage Type : Memory Stick, SD, SDHC
Storage Type : Memory Stick, SD (UHS-I compliant) Weight : 596g (Body only)
Weight 584g (Body only) Weight : 599g (Body only)
Price: Rs.2,34,990 Price: Rs. 134,990 (Body only) Price: Rs.55,990 (Body only)
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W ith Photokina
2016 behind us,
let us examine
certain trends that emerged
during this expo and which
with the EOS-M5. Fuji
and Olympus made their
mirrorless announcements
as well. Sony continues
to consolidate its strong
recording systems to
web services and other
peripherals. Images can be
output not only on displays
but also on paper, glass,
cameras are three segments
that still show promise.
Innovations like 4K have

captured the imagination
will keep the industry busy position in the mirrorless fabric or wood. of buyers. Action cameras
in the ensuing year. market. Panasonic and drones have created
disappointed with the Nearly 80% of the pictures new growth opportunities.
For one, the movement postponement of the launch taken worldwide are Virtual Reality action
towards mirrorless seems of the GH 5. However, when with smartphones. cameras have only scratched
irreversible. This also it comes early next year, The remaining 20% is the surface yet.
seems to be the considered the rumoured specification shared between D-SLRs,
opinion of specialist imaging of 33MP and 8K will make mirrorless cameras and Overall, however, the
magazines. Whether the it a world beater. Nikon compact cameras with the sobering fact is that
transition from D-SLRs to was the only company that smartphone serving as a worldwide sales of digital
mirrorless takes 5 years had nothing to say on the link to the internet. In the cameras are expected to
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