Indholdsfortegnelse for November 2018 i Smart Photography

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 Tempting Sir, The issue “Food & festival special” (SP September 2018) was as tempting as good food! “Freshness on a platter” and “The Visual side of taste” tempts to grab them and visit those places where that is available. Also, Festival Photography feature was superb. All these features shall add on the development of tourism of those places too. To win heart of a person offer him best of food of his liking. Good food attracts people, and good photography of such food is “soney pe suhaaga”. Keep up the good work, SP. Yours thankfully, Mahesh Kumar, via email Quite Useful…

Samsung Launches Triple Camera Phone Galaxy A7 Samsung has launched the Galaxy A7 with a rear triple camera. The new triple camera set up incorporates an additional 8MP 120° ultra-wide lens, which has the same viewing angle as the human eye. The 24MP primary and selfie cameras also feature Pixel Binning that allows the device to intelligently detect low light conditions and combine four pixels into one ‘Super Pixel’ for crisp and clear shots in the dark. The 24MP primary camera coupled with 5MP depth lens powers Live Focus feature that controls the depth of field by allowing users to adjust the effect both during and after clicking photos. The Galaxy A7 camera includes a scene optimiser that automatically detects any of 19 different scenarios such as food, flower, sunset,…

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 : 26.1 millions Image sensor : 23.5 ×15.6 mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 4 with primary colour filter Storage media : SD/SDHC/SDXC card File format : Still images: JPEG, Raw Max. recorded pixels : 6240 x 4160 Lens mount : FuPBjifilm X mount Sensitivity : Auto, ISO 160 to 12800 Metering method: TTL 256-zone Metering modes: Multi, Spot, Average, Centre Weighted Shooting modes: P (Program AE), A (Aperture Priority AE), S (Shutter Speed Priority AE), M (Manual Exposure) Exposure compensation: +/-5.0EV in 1/3-EV steps Image Stabilisation: Supported with OIS type lenses Shutter type: Focal plane shutter Shutter speed: Mechanical Shutter: 15 min. To 1/8000 sec., Bulb (up to 60 min) Electronic Shutter: 4 to 1/32000 sec., Bulb: 1 sec. fixed Flash sync : 1/250 sec. or slower Max. continuous…

Apple has introduced its 2018 line-up and these are probably the most talked-about mobile devices right now. The iPhone XS and XS Max (not exes or excess, it is to be pronounced as ‘ten es’, as in 10 S) have nearly identical specifications, except the larger screen and battery in the Max. The XR, on the other hand, is a different beast altogether. Design and Build Quality Last year, Apple gave us a glimpse of what was coming, and with the 2018 line-up, we have proof of what they intended to do. The iconic home button is out, and with that, the fingerprint sensor too has vanished. The notch on top, which has become the norm now, remains, accommodating the speaker grille, the front camera and face ID sensor. Overall,…

Operating system: Android 8.1, Oreo (with OS upgrades to P and Q) Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 with 1.8 GHz Octa-core CPU and 430 MHz Adreno 509 GPU RAM: 4 GB Internal storage: 64 GB Expandable memory: MicroSD Card up to 256 GB Display: 15.7cm FHD+ (1080 x 2246) 403 PPI, LTPS IPS Cover glass: Corning Gorilla Glass Sensors: Fingerprint reader, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light sensor, Magnetometer, Gyroscope, e-Compass Power source: 5000 mAh, Non-removable battery Charging: 15W TurboPower adapter (up to 6 hours of power in 15 minutes) Interface: USB Type-C Port with Turbo Charge support Dimensions: 156 × 76 × 8.98 mm Weight: 205g Camera: Dual camera system Main camera: 16 MP with PDAF (f1.8, 1.12um) Secondary camera: 5 MP (f2.2, 1.0um) Flash: Colour Correlated Temperature (CCT) dual LED…

Samsung Electronics, principal sponsor of the India Mobile Congress 2018, New Delhi, provided a glimpse of India’s 5G future with a variety of activities that display its global innovation prowess. The company illustrated the many ways that 5G will impact people all over the country, and how it will enhance their lives at homes, stadiums, streets and farms through Samsung’s 5G solutions. Samsung also announced its plan for India’s first large-scale 5G trial, scheduled to take place in Q1 2019 in collaboration with the telecom department. Since 2012, Samsung has been a key partner of the Indian telecommunications industry. Samsung has been leading the industry to build the bridge connecting 4G and 5G. Encouraged by its achievements in 4G, Samsung will continue to support India to accelerate its digital transformation…

• 2016 OSM (Outlook Social Media) • Shutterbug of the Year • 2018 Photoblogger o f the Year (Gujarat Tourism & ICIT) 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 • GetOutThere Photo Essay Contest Web: http://travelu.re During 2018 monsoons, I did a road trip through Central India covering Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. While you can see the detailed itinerary of this trip in the map, some of the attractions I covered during the trip included Mandu, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Chittorgarh, Jhalawar,…

The world is getting more and more interconnected with a sizable amount of services migrating to the cloud. Our idea in publishing this article is to help you make an informed decision on whether you should back up on the cloud or not. Remember the points given in the article and go through the vendor websites carefully. Note the costs, limitations and other terms and conditions. Usually, several levels of services are offered and you can choose as per your needs. Should you wish to go ahead, be aware that many providers also offer services on a trial basis. Give them a try before you take the final decision. Good luck and be sure to share your experiences with us.…

Lens mount: Z-mount Sensor and format: CMOS, Full-frame (FX) Effective pixels: 45.7 million File format: NEF (Raw) 12 or 14-bit (lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed) Picture Control: Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon) Storage media: XQD card Eye sensor: Automatically switches between VF and LCD Compatible lenses: Z-mount lenses. F-mount lenses with FTZ mount adapter, Restrictions may apply Shutter speeds: 30-1/8000 sec, Bulb, Time, X-200 Flash sync: 1/200 sec; Auto FP high-speed sync supported Shooting modes: P, A, S, M. User setting 1-3 Metering: Matrix, Centre-weighted, Spot, Highlight weighted Exposure compensation: +/- 5 EV Focus modes: AF-S, AF-C, Manual ISO sensitivity: Standard 64-25,600. AF System:…

Finish: Gold, Space Gray, Silver Capacity: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB Size: 77.4 x 157.5 x 7.7 mm Weight: 208 g Display type: Super Retina HD Screen size: 6.5-inch all-screen OLED multi-touch HDR Screen resolution: 2688 x 1242 pixels at 458 ppi Screen properties: True tone display, 3D touch, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Ingress protection: IP68 rated, Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant Water resistance: Up to 2 m up to 30 minutes Processor: A12 Bionic chip, Neural Engine Main camera: Dual 12MP wide-angle (f/1.8) and telephoto (f/2.4) units Camera features: Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and depth control, Portrait lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono), Dual optical Image Stabilisation, Quad-LED True Tone flash, Panorama (up to 63MP), Sapphire crystal lens cover, BSI sensor, Autofocus with Focus Pixels Image formats…

As photographers, there are times when we feel that the built-in flash is inadequate for certain situations. Even an external flash may prove limiting and too bulky to carry around. There are also situations when we need a soft fill light that can be placed at any convenient location, even in cramped up spaces. Enter the Aputure Amaran AL-M9, a pocket-sized LED fill light. The AL-M9 features nine SMD (Surface-Mount Device) LEDs and fits in the palm of your hand. It provides a maximum of 900 lux of luminance at 0.3 m. The best property of this light is its portability. It can be stuck on a plain surface using an adhesive or mounted on a tripod using the mounting adapter included in the kit (threaded for 1/4-inch mounting screw).…

Instagram Reaches Billion Monthly Users Instagram has announced that it has reached the important milestone of one billion monthly active users after its parent company’s app Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp. Instagram was acquired by Facebook in 2012, when it had just 40 million active users. Instagram is also launching IGTV, its new standalone long-form video app. Refurb Phone Trend Catching Up in India The global refurbished market is growing faster than that of new smartphones market according to Counterpoint research, as consumers increasingly turn to refurbished phones amid increasing prices of new devices from leading brands. The global refurb market grew 10% year on year in Q2 2018 in stark contrast with the market for new smartphones, which declined 1% annually. According to the research, price point remains a key…

Checking image sharpness I have shot several Raw frames of the same scene and want to edit the sharpest ones in Photoshop. It is cumbersome to open each Raw file in Adobe Camera Raw to check for sharpness before proceeding to edit them. Is there a quicker method to check for sharpness? Varun K, via email Fortunately, there is! Open Bridge and navigate to the required folder. On the left you’ll have the Thumbnails ; the top right will be the Preview panel and below that you’ll have the Metadata/Keywords. Click on any Raw thumbnail and you’ll see the same image in the Preview panel. The panel sizes can be configured. 1. If you move the mouse cursor on to the Preview image, you’ll see a plus sign. 2. Click…

Photo: 12MP (With SuperPhoto) Video: 4K, 60fps Battery: Removable Waterproof: Yes, up to 10m Display: 2-inch Touch Screen Video Stabilisation: HyperSmooth Auto Offload to Your Phone: Yes Time Lapse Video: Yes Slo-Mo: 8x Live Streaming: Yes SuperPhoto: Yes TimeWarp Video: Yes Processor: GP1 USB Port: USB-C Storage: microSD with at least Class 10 or UHS-I rating RAW Audio Capture: Yes, .wav format HDMI Video Out: With Micro HDMI Cable Dimensions: 62.3 x 44.9 x 33 mm Weight: 116g ,…

Motorola had once been a very strong player in mobile phone market, especially in the 90s and early 2000s. The brand that produced the popular Moto Razr-series mobiles lost out to the smartphone revolution on the way. Though it is not near the top slot in any market, the company steadied the ship with their innovative concepts. The Motorola One Power is an Android One-based device catering to the value-for-money segment. Design and Build Quality The Motorola One Power uses a metal body that feels solid. The device is thicker than the flagships in the market, but the design feels quite refined for a value-for-money smartphone. The dual rear cameras are arranged in a vertical orientation, separated by the duo-tone flash. The microphone grille is at the bottom on either…

1 The future of cameras is clearly mirror-less. With the new launches by Nikon and Canon, expect even top pros to gravitate towards them. 2 Full frame mirrorless is ‘the flavour of the day.’ Sony is now joined by Canon, Nikon and the Panasonic-Leica-Sigma combine in this market. Photokina 2018 was therefore aimed at the quality, professional market. 3 Compact cameras are not dead yet. The newer models are ‘upping’ their act with bigger sensors, nifty designs, improved viewfinders and include even 4K and Wi-Fi. 4 For the first time ever, a smartphone manufacturer took part in Photokina. Huawei’s stall predictably drew in the crowds and will hopefully see more smartphone participants in the future. 5 4K is almost a standard feature amongst cameras, thus enabling users to select one…