Indholdsfortegnelse for August 2018 i Smart Photography

You may well ask why we should have a look at landscape photography in the month of August when the Indian monsoon is in full swing. Well, September is not far away and there is no better time to capture the greenery of the countryside, the waterfalls and associated attractions. Everything looks so refreshed and enticing! Landscape photography is also the most satisfying aspect of photography. There is nothing better than to sit back and enjoy superb landscape shots. Finally, sharpness is crucial to landscape photography; so do not forget to take your tripod along. To give you a double bonanza in a rainy month, we have also included a section on macro photogtraphy.…

We need you if you: • Have a keen eye for detail • Are obsessed with spotting spelling, syntactic and factual errors in text, whether it is an advertisement, a public notice or a news website • Are not easily put off by technical details and specifications • Have the patience to edit, rewrite and proof-read long technical and non-technical features • Can take responsibility for the language, punctuations and syntax in the magazine • Are a quick learner • Have an interest in photography and imaging • Can spot new talent in photography and feature them in the magazine Smart Photography is looking for a Copy Editor to join our Mumbai team, preferrably a candidate with some experience in copy editing. A degree in journalism or English is preferred,…

Top-10 smartphone makers of 2017 International Data Corporation has released this year’s Top 10 smartphone makers list. Samsung topped the list with Foxconn, Oppo, Vivo, Pegatron, LG Electronics, Inventec, Flextronics International, Huaqing Telecom Technology and ZTE following. However, Foxconn (Hon Hai) overtook Samsung in Q1 due to Foxconn purchasing Premier Camera of Taiwan a few years ago. As developed markets become more saturated with smartphones, makers are developing simpler models for emerging markets where growth should be stronger. Xiaomi intends to raise USD 10 billion Xiaomi, the world’s fourth-largest smartphone maker ranked by shipments, has submitted an IPO (initial public offering) application in Hong Kong under new listing regulations for technology start-ups. Bankers familiar with the plan said that the Beijing based company is seeking to raise US$10 billion, in…

CA Ketan Vikamsey is a practicing Chartered Accountant with a standing of over twenty five years. He is a passionate natural history photographer with an exemplary flair for capturing big cats with as much passion as an eloquent landscape across the breadth of mother earth. A prolific traveller, Ketan has travelled to over twenty countries including the US, Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and Iceland. A mentor at the fastest growing travel and wildlife photography academy “DCP Expeditions LLP”, Ketan is passionate about sharing his experience in photography and travel to budding photography enthusiasts! What made you fall in love with photography? I’ve had a creative bent of mind since my childhood. Photography has enamoured me from an early age, when I used to click photos with an AGFA point and shoot…

The monsoons bring nature alive. For various lesser life forms on earth, it is the season for awakening, birth and courtship. It is also the season for revival and renewal, not only of these life forms, but also the nature enthusiasts impatiently waiting for the moment. It is time to unpack your rain-wear, get those macro gear out of the closet, sharpen your eyes and prepare to get wet. There is a colourful world out there waiting to be discovered, for it can only be spotted by a keen-eyed macro photographer. Let us show you a few macro images that we feel, would trigger your passion for the macro world.…

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 more than a 100 articles on photography and some of his writings have also been published in the well-known international magazine…

Effective pixels: 24.2 million Image sensor: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7mm) CMOS with primary colour filter Sensor cleaning: Ultrasonic vibration Lens mount: Fujifilm X mount File format: Still: JPEG, Raw, Raw+JPEG; Movie: MOV (H.264, Linear PCM Stereo) Max. recorded pixels: 6000 x 4000 Exposure control: TTL 256-zone metering Metering modes: Multi, Spot, Average Shooting modes: P (Program AE), A (Aperture Priority AE), S (Shutter Priority AE), M (Manual Exposure) Exposure compensation: +/-5.0EV in 1/3EV step Image stabilizer: Supported with OIS lenses Sensitivity: ISO200 to 12,800 (Extended from ISO100 to 51,200) Shutter type: Focal Plane Shutter Shutter speed: Mechanical shutter: 30 to 1/4000 sec., Bulb (up to 60 min); Electronic shutter: 30 to 1/32000 sec., Bulb Flash X-sync speed: 1/180 sec. Max. continuous shooting: Approx. 6.0 fps (JPEG max: approx. 26 frames)…

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…

Close up and more so macro photography is technically very demanding. You need to exercise extreme care as any sloppiness in technique will get amplified and will result in a mediocre picture. You need to keep the camera absolutely steady and focus accurately. Plus, you need to keep the subject plane perfectly parallel to the sensor plane. At the same time remember that macro photography is an art form and hence the artistic aspects cannot be ignored. As with anything in photography, practice is needed to hone the techniques.…

Effective pixels: 24.1 million Sensor Size: APS-C Processor: DIGIC 4+ AF modes: One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF AF point selection: Automatic , Manual No. of AF points: 9 Exposure compensation: ±5 EV in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments Auto exposure bracketing: ±2 EV in 1/3-or 1/2-stop increments Still Image Format: JPEG, Raw, Raw + JPEG Max image dimensions: 6000 x 4000 pixel Max. continuous shooting speed: 3 frames per second Bult-in flash: Yes Flash modes: E-TTL II Autoflash, FE Lock Guide Number: 9.2 m at ISO 100 X-sync (sec.): 1/200 sec Sensitivity: ISO 100 to 6400 (expandable up to ISO 12,800) Monitor: 3.0-inch, 920,000-dot LCD Manual focus: Yes Memory card type: SD, SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible Movie format: MOV Shooting modes: Program (P), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture priority…

Write to us at: Smart Photography, Next Gen Publishing Pvt. Ltd., Mafatlal Chambers B, Ground Floor, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel (E), Mumbai - 400 013 E-mail: sp@nextgenpublishing.net Worth a Buy! Dear SP, The theme B&W brought a lot of insight in the pictures. Mastercraftsman which was like the heading suggest ‘Beyond Barriers’. Smart Photography is always worth a buy. I admire how the team puts together this beautiful magazine. Yours faithfully, Asad Shaikh, Rajasthan Great Depth! Dear Editor, I am a budding photographer who reads SP every month. I feel that the ‘Monochrome Magic’ images were stunning. The theme B&W was rightly chosen to showcase great depth. I always felt that my images in B&W spoke to me more than the coloured. However, it is always…

Fujifilm North America Corporation has announced the Fujinon XF8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR Lens, an ultra-wide angle zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 and focal length equivalent to 12-24mm (35mm format). The XF8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR features an optical construction of 20 elements in 13 groups, including 4 aspherical lens elements to control distortion and spherical aberration, and 6 ED lens elements including 3 super ED elements to control lateral chromatic aberration. The XF8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR achieves edge-to-edge sharpness, and corrects field curvature that is typically found in ultra-wide-angle lenses. The lens barrel is lightweight yet robust, sealed at 11 points that is designed to be weather and dust-resistant and capable of operating in temperatures as low as 14°F/-10°C.…

Nikita Distributors, authorised partners for Moza products in India has relaunched Moza Air with better package at a better price. The product is suitable for all makes of D-SLRs and can take a load of 3.2Kg. The kit includes the Gimbal, tripod, extra set of batteries, dual handles, QR baseplate and a remote for follow-focus and other functions. The product has new functions like follow-focus, sports and inception mode. The product is available with all leading photography equipment dealers and E-commerce websites. The Moza Air (complete package) carries a street price of Rs.40,000/- and 12 months hardware guarantee.…

Rajesh Jyothiswaran, is a self taught photographer. It was by chance he realised his own latent photography skills, when a smartphone photo of his native plant garden in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas went viral which then led to the purchase of his first D-SLR. His interests range from macro to astro, although landscape and astrophotography in places rarely captured excite him the most. Photography has taken him on a path of self-discovery, learning, and meaningful friendships across the world. His images have been displayed at several exhibitions, he has also won several awards for his work including the 2017 International Landscape Photographer of the Year Top 101 award, and a Top 10 finalist in the Smithsonian 15th Annual Photo Contest. Born and raised in India, Rajesh lives in North…

Sean Archer started his photography using natural light at his own home and without any expensive gear. In two years, he went from being an absolute beginner to internationally published professional photographer. Now he is the most popular photographer at 500px.com with 180 million views. His works have been featured on covers of photography magazines from all around the world. He is a brand ambassador for Olympus and a two time winner of ‘Best of Russia’ photo contest.…

Exposure Simulation Mode I am using a Nikon D500. Does it have Exposure Simulation mode for still images? If yes, how do I set it? Ramesh K. T. via email The Nikon D500 can be set for Exposure Simulation. Set the camera to Manual exposure mode. Enable Live View. Then press the OK button. Now the effect of changing the shutter speed can be seen on the screen when you rotate the rear command dial; when you change the aperture using the front command dial, you will notice the change in the depth of field. Pressing the OK button again will disable the Exposure Simulation. Mixed Queries I have decided to buy a D-SLR/ Mirrorless camera. I have three questions: a) Should I buy a D-SLR or a Mirrorless model?…

Lens compatibility: Sony E-mount lenses Effective pixels: 24.2 million Image sensor: 35 mm full frame (35.6×23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor Dust reduction: Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift Image formats: Still: JPEG, Raw (Sony ARW 2.3 format) Max. pixel dimensions: 6000 x 4000 pixels JPEG compression: Extra fine, Fine, Standard 14bit Raw: Yes Uncompressed Raw: Yes Video format: XAVC S, AVCHD Best video: 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) Card slots: Dual Media: Memory Stick PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (UHS-I/ II compliant) AF type: Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) Max. AF points: 693 (phase-detection AF) Focus modes: AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus Metering method: 1200-zone evaluative metering Metering modes: Multi-segment, Centre-weighted, Spot,…

Smartphones have become serious imaging devices, reproducing high-quality images and videos that can be quickly shared on websites and social media. With 4K and Full HD capability, smartphones are getting popular as serious video production devices for youtubers and documentary video enthusiasts. A smartphone gimbal lets you steady the phone and facilitate smooth panning and tracking. The Moza Mini-MI smartphone gimbal from Gudsen technology offers independent control along Roll, Yaw and Pitch axes. The Mini-Mi allows you to control movement along these axes individually with eight follow modes. The Moza app, available for Android and iOS, offers professional photo and video settings. The buttons on the hand grip lets you control, focus, zoom, view photos, create slow-motion time-lapse, panoramas, change ISO, shutter, EV and White Balance. The app also supports…

Compact carbon fibre tripods are hot favourites for travel photography enthusiasts because of being lightweight and having good load bearing capacity. Another advantage is that these compact tripods can conveniently fit in your airline carry-on baggage without adding too much weight. The Vanguard VEO II 264 CB is an easy portable and lightweight 26 mm, four-section carbon fibre travel tripod kit with a multi-action ball head. The tripod can carry a maximum load of 8 kg. It weighs 1.3 kg and can be extended up to 155 cm. The tripod features a collapsible central column, which makes it extremely portable. The multi-action ball head features an Arca-Swiss type quick release plate with a 1/4-inch D-ring screw. The ball head has three independent knobs for locking, panning, and friction control. The…