Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2017 i Smart Photography

WE ARE GLUED TO THE GLOBAL IMAGING INDUSTRY Our team is updated with all the benchmarks and road blocks that the field of photography and imaging across the globe experiences. This helps us record the changes in the global perspective, thus making us the first to predict which products will be a rage in the Indian markets. WE’RE IMPARTIAL Loyalty towards our readers is a given, and their best interests are always on our mind. Every verdict is honest and not influenced by advertisers or personal favorites. So when we say a product is a ‘BEST BUY’, then, it is just that! OUR TESTS ARE CONDUCTED BY EXPERTS All equipment go through a series of tests at the hands of our experts. Our reviewers are experts in the field of…

Nikon posts declined profits for first quarter Nikon Corp. announced on August 3 the financial results for the first quarter ending on June 30, reporting that the total revenue for the period gained a 0.6% year-on-year to 170.3 billion yen, profit in operation declined 31.1% to 12.4 billion yen and net profit down 39.5% to 8.89 billion yen. Segment Imaging Products Sales 90.91 % -3.8 Operational profit 7.66 % -24.5 In the Imaging Products segment, sales of mid-class cameras such as the D7500, a digital SLR camera released in June this year were firm, with unit sales increasing significantly in the U.S. Accordingly, the performance in revenue and operating profit exceeded the planned targets, but compared to the last year, a decease in revenue and operating profit was recorded due…

Vaydehi Khandelwal is a visual artist and a documentary photographer. Vaydehi held a camera for the first time at the age of thirteen. Soon, she began her trainer in the field of photography, and by the age of seventeen she realised that she had found her calling. Vaydehi holds a master’s degree in Photography and Digital Imaging from Mumbai. She later pursued a specialised degree in Documentary Art Photography from Spain. Constantly in search of images that speak to her, Vaydehi truly believes that the images she captures are an extension of herself. She has been a part of various Artist-in-Residence programs in Italy and is involved in cinematography and commercial work in Mumbai. Camera: Canon EOS 60D Aperture: f/11 Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec ISO: 160 Camera: Canon EOS 60D…

As you hold a copy of this coffee table book by ace landscape photographer Ashok Dilwali, prepare to be mesmerised. An exquisite image of the Bhimakali Temple (Himachal Pradesh) adorns the cover of So Said The Wise . In the introduction, Ashok describes the book perfectly - “a potpourri of photographs and memorable quotes that go beyond all societal boundaries”. With the launch of So Said The Wise , Ashok Dilwali has hit a quarter century as it is the 25th book published by him. Images are stories without words, and photographers are the narrators of these tales. Himalayan landscape photographer—Ashok Dilwali is one such storyteller, who has enchanted us with his visual stories, time and again. Having published 25 books in a career span of over 30 years is…

Sirsendu Gayen, an Assistant Professor in Chemistry at Vivekananda College Kolkata, is a passionate amateur photographer. His love for photography began when his elder brother gifted him a Nikon D80 D-SLR camera. Photography is his way of sharing his emotions and the beauty that he sees around him. He enjoys photographing different subjects with specific interest in genres like travel, architectural, nature and human photography. His desire is to capture the spirit of Mother India and present it to the world. This passion led him to achieve many national and international awards, and more than 400 of his photographs have been exhibited in various national and international exhibitions. To follow his journey, visit his Facebook page: sirsendu.gayen Borobudur, a Buddhist stupa in the Mahayana convention, is the biggest Buddhist landmark…

A native of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Nishad is primarily a landscape and nature photographer, though he indulges in portraits and head shots too. Having picked up his first camera a decade ago, he has been seriously pursuing photography for the last two years with his all-Nikon gear. He says his photography has been heavily influenced by the tropical charm of God’s Own Country. In his own words, “I love travelling to explore and capture the exquisite and pristine beauty of mother nature”. He recently completed a trip to the Scandinavian regions of Iceland and Norway. “Being an outdoor photographer, I trust heavily on planning and research to get the best shot. My artistic vision always searches for the surreal world and I love to drag the shutter with ND filters to…

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 Chennai 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…

All-purpose zoom lenses are value-for-money options for amateur photographers who can live without the exacting standards required by professionals without burning a hole in their pockets. This is all-the-more important for the travelling amateur who prefers a light and compact kit. Canon EOS M cameras with the new EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM provides just that — a compact and lightweight kit that can capture almost everything from landscapes to portraits and beyond. Design and Build Quality The 18-150mm lens is made mostly of engineering plastic. It is quite light and compact, considering the zoom range. It balances well with the compact EF-M bodies. This lens does not feature a lens retraction feature and hence you do not need to extend the barrel before using it. The lens weighs approximately…

Anthropics Technology has created two specialists in photo editing, Portrait Pro and Landscape Pro. Both of these offer some advanced features for the portrait and landscape photography respectively. We reviewed the Landscape Pro last year, when it made its debut and we were not very impressed. Now Anthropics is back with the improved version of the software and promises many improvements. Key Features Landscape PRO Version 2.3.1 works the same way as Landscape PRO 1, except that it has a lot more of presets and options. Now the software sports new 3D Lighting brushes to add a light source with natural effects. Once you place a light source in the image, it can be moved around the frame and the effect previewed in real time. Working on Landscape Pro requires…

We are making photographs to understand what our lives mean to us. - Ralph Hatterskey (1921-2000) The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do. - Andy Warhol (1928-87) A good photographer records; a great photographer reveals. - Skyler Reid, Journalist Character, like a photographer, develops in darkness. -Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002) Which of my photographs is my favourite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow. - Imogen Cunningham (1883-1976) Whoever possesses a camera should never know boredom. - Wayne Gerard Trotman, Filmmaker Your ›irst 10000 photographs are your worst. - Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004) Every viewer is going to get a different thing. That’s the thing about painting, photography and cinema. - David Lynch, US Director There is one thing the photograph must…

Write to us at: Smart Photography, Next Gen Publishing Ltd, Mafatlal Chambers B, Ground Floor, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel (E), Mumbai - 400 013 E-mail: sp@nextgenpublishing.net DEDICATION & PATIENCE Dear Editor, Great writer Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience”. The reason why I am mentioning it here is that, the pictures featured in the August issue of Smart Photography display sheer dedication and patience of all the photographers. Wildlife photography is one of my favourite genres and I thoroughly enjoyed the Wildlife Special issue. The moments captured in all the featured images were extraordinary and brilliant. Kudos to team SP ! Your’s faithfully, Rajiv Menon, Mumbai, Maharashtra KNOWLEDGE SOURCE Dear Sir, I am an amateur photographer and have been a…

R Ramakrishnan is a Mechanical Engineer by profession and works with a leading automobile company. He is also a nature lover and a hobbyist photographer. He began his journey into photography with a desire to do something out of ordinary; using a simple point and shoot camera and his smartphone. His business trips often takes him to some of the most beautiful places around the globe. This provided him the opportunity to capture mesmerising landscapes and colourful skylines. Camera: Canon EOS 5DS R Focal Length: 35mm Aperture: f/9 Shutter Speed: 1/6 sec ISO: 6400 Camera: Canon EOS 5DS R Focal Length: 235mm Aperture: f/9 Shutter Speed: 1/200 sec ISO: 200 Camera: Canon EOS 5DS R Focal Length: 24mm Aperture: f/4 Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec ISO: 100 Camera: Canon EOS 5DS…

Ajay Sood (Travelure) OSM (Outlook Social Media) Shutterbug of the Year 2016 Pro Travel Photographer. Photo Jurist. Photo Educator. · SPEAKER (Architectural & Travel Photography): · TBEX Europe 2016 (Stockholm) · TBEX Asia 2016 (Manila) · TBEX International 2017 (Jerusalem) · TBEX North America 2017 (Huntsville, AL) WINNER: · India’s Biggest Blogging Contest - Cox & Kings’ Grab Your Dream (Season 2) · National Geographic Traveller’s Get Out There Photo Essay Contest For me, it was an eventful July this year. Actually, just calling it eventful would be an understatement, as I became a part of 2 new India records that were set up. These will be featured in the next release of India Book of Records. Read on to know the details. The Records and The Brains Behind Them…

Mohit Tejpal is a commercial photographer from Delhi, India. He pursued his bachelor’s degree in Tourism Studies and a holds a diploma in Professional Photography. Starting his journey into photography in the year 2013, Mohit truly enjoys photographing the streets of India. He believes that street photography is an art of capturing different moods of a place which reflects a candid image of a society as well as the beauty of its unaware subjects. Other genres of his interest are landscape and architecture photography. Camera: Canon EOS 6D Aperture: f/8 Shutter Speed: 1/200 sec ISO: 200 Camera: Canon EOS 6D Aperture: f/9 Shutter Speed: 1/50 sec ISO: 400 Camera: Canon EOS 6D Aperture: f/9 Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec ISO: 100 Camera: Canon EOS 6D Aperture: f/8 Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec…

M y earliest memory related to photography dates back to my childhood. There was a camera in the house – and if my memory serves me right, it was a Rolleiflex, a Twin Lens Reflex camera. This was a prized possession of the family. It was simple to handle and used Kodak 120 format films that gave square images. One lens is used as a viewfinder and the other to capture images. In 1979, when I was in class ten, I could lay my hands on my own camera – a Yashica Electro 35. This was a range-finder camera, with a fixed 45mm lens. Two images are seen in the view finder and when you move the focus ring the images merge when the subject is in focus. One issue…

I t’s no secret that HTC has had a tough time in the last few years. With Samsung dethroning the brand to become the largest smartphone maker in the premium Android market, HTC also had to battle the onslaught of new brands coming into the market with cheaper, better alternatives. Given this background, the HTC U series seems to be a step in the right direction and now the Taiwanese company has launched the third phone in the series – the U11. Design and Build Quality The device has a unique design and to be honest, we quite like it. HTC claims the shiny liquid glass surface at the back is a result of Optical Spectrum Hybrid Deposition. Quite a mouthful, isn’t it? But in simple words, HTC has managed…

Snippets Samsung’s ranks no. 1 in chip sales. Samsung has had $15.1 billion in semiconductor sales during the first quarter 2017, compared with $14.4 billion for Intel, which has led the world in chip sales for last 24 years, according to Nomura Securities brokerage. Nikon Corp. has officially confirmed its new FX-format high-performance D-SLR camera, dubbed D850, a successor to the D810. The company is yet to mention further features, specifications, design, availability and the suggested price. LG Electronics introduces 5 internet of things sensors meant for use in home automation systems, all connecting to LG SmartThinQ app. The sensors can detect carbon monoxide, the opening and closing of doors, movements, smoke and water leaks. Facebook incorporates VR with Spaces. The compnay is moving to integrate its platform with virtual…

Born and raised in Mumbai, Prasad Malgaonkar is a science graduate. He has spent more than two decades working with some of the leading pharmaceutical organisations of India. As child, Prasad excelled in drawing and sketching, but he never pursued the art more seriously. In the year 2013, with a desire to break-free from the monotony, Prasad started pursuing photography. He bought his first D-SLR at the age of 40. Starting his photographic journey using just the auto mode of his camera, today, Prasad Malgaonkar is one India’s most creative landscape photographers. There is an interesting story behind how you took your first step towards this form of art. Would you like to tell us how and when did you decide to pursue photography? Around 2013, after spending two decades…

Antara Sharma is a software engineer by profession and extremely passionate about photography. Her passion for photography has stemmed from her undying love towards nature and wildlife, which is reflected in most of her earlier images. Gradually, however, Antara has managed to venture into travel, food and architecture photography. Her current camera gear includes a Sony A7R II and a Nikon D500, accompanied by a wide variety of lenses. A part from being a sprawling metropolis, Singapore is also a fabulous photographic destination. At dusk, Singapore transforms itself into a glittering extravaganza of light and colour that makes it irresistible for photographers. A creative eye, a decent camera and a tripod is all that you need to photograph this vibrant city at night. From popular tourist attractions like the Merlion…

Debesh Kumar Pattnayak is a self-taught photographer based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. A student of Computer Application, Debesh bought his first camera, Canon EOS 700D, two years ago, to pursue and master the art of photography. His work depicts well composed candid moments along with compelling narratives. His photographs have been recognized and awared by various national and international publications. Debesh draws his inpiration from legendary photographers like Steve McCurry, Raghu Rai, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Alex Webb. He believes that to become a good photographer, rather than just looking at a subject, one must learn to see and feel it. To view more of his work, visit: www.dkpattnayak.com Camera: Canon EOS 700D Aperture: f/4.5 Shutter Speed: 1/30 sec ISO: 200 Camera: Canon EOS 700D Aperture: f/5.6 Shutter Speed: 1/400 sec ISO:…

Body/lens for wildlife I am planning to buy a camera and lens for wildlife and bird photography. I have selected Nikon D500 with AF-S Nikkor 200-500 F/5.6E ED VR. Your suggestions please. Narasimha Rao, via email The Nikon D500 and the Nikon 200-500mm is the best combination for wildlife and bird photography without breaking the bank. The lens is on the heavier side but is very sharp at all focal lengths. I suggest that you use the combo on a steady tripod (whenever possible) to get the best out of it. Sensor size I understand that larger the imaging sensor, the better is the image quality. But will this matter if my pictures are not going to be large in size? The reason for my asking this is that I…

Our Imaging Expert No one can take a picture that everyone likes. But, 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. Landscape This landscape is sent to us by Arunoday Das from Bangalore. It is a good attempt but I feel that it would improve with a bit more contrast. I also feel that by having less of the sky, the attention would go directly to the foreground interest. The EXIF data shows that you used the lens wide open at f/1.8. If I were you, I would have increased the ISO to 200, stopped down the…

Smartphones have become the primary cameras for everyone, and it is a no-brainer that phone manufacturers put lot of effort into their cameras. But this company has built its entire inventory around front-facing cameras, and specifically selfies. Selfie Expert has become a brand name in itself for Oppo, and here we have the Oppo F3 with us. Design and Build Quality The F3 is slightly smaller than the F3 Plus with a 5.5-inch display in place of a 6-inch screen in the Plus. The device is sleek and light. Though the metal back surface is slippery, the sides offer good grip. The oval fingerprint sensor is at the default position at the front. The 2.5D front glass has rough edges unlike premium phones currently in the market. Overall, the design…

A Network Attached Storage (NAS) server is not everyone’s cup of tea. But now, photographers are increasingly mobile, operating from across geographies and often working from remote places. A network-based storage system is particularly useful, especially a remotely accessible server. The Thecus N2810 (v2) has an Intel Celeron N3060 Dual Core CPU clocked at 1.6GHz (with a peak frequency of 2.16 GHz) and runs on the newly-designed, enhanced ThecusOS 7.0. The N2810 offers 2GB DDR 3 RAM This is a bare system without hard drives. You can attach up to two compatible SATA II or SATA III hard drive or SSD. The device has two LAN ports, 3 USB 3.0 ports and 1 HDMI port. The system comes bundled with free Intel Security and free Acronis Backup software for client-side…