Innehållsförteckning för November 2022 från 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 favourites. 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…

Girish and Hridgandha Mistry. Husband and wife team. They run the Shari Academy of Professional Photography. A 30-year-old institute based in Mumbai. @shari_academy Question: Why does Shari Academy of Professional Photography insist upon students creating a printed portfolio of images? Response by Girish Mistry: The Shari Academy is a commercial photography school, which is why we make our students print CMYK images right from the basics. Today with digital image capture and printing, students are habituated to seeing backlit images, which are quite misleading and flattering. In stark contrast to front-lit (PRINT). The exposure and light control for print media are based on the principle of the compression curve, wherein accurate rendition of shadow details without noise or pixelization, highlights with printable details and millions of hues of grey. It…

Dheeraj Paul Dheeraj Paul was born in 1974 in Delhi into one of the most well-known and respected photography families in India. He has a vast experience in editorial and advertising photography spanning close to three decades. He is a prominent and acknowledged voice in the contemporary photography community in India with his mentorship influencing new and upcoming photographers. He is also the brand ambassador for Sony Alpha photography and the Founding Director at Indian Photo Tours where he leads guided photo expeditions and masterclass for photo enthusiasts. With a goal to capture moments in daily life, Dheeraj specialises in people, travel, fine-art, food and architecture photography. He also teaches advanced photography at the AJK Mass Communication and Research Centre at the Jamia Milia Islamia University of Delhi. He has…

LENSNikkor Z 400 mm f/4.5 VR S `293, 995 Inside the Box ✓ Lens ✓ Front lens cap (LC-95B) ✓ Rear lens cap (LF-N1) ✓ Lens hood (HB-105) ✓ Lens pouch (CL-C5) The Nikkor Z 400 mm f/4.5 VR S is probably what most wildlife and sports photographers were waiting for. It is a super telephoto lens, small in size and lightweight for a 400 mm prime. The lens was introduced in India in end June, 2022. Let’s see how it fares in our tests… Design & Build Quality The Nikkor Z 400 mm f/4.5 VR S is an S-Line lens, which indicates that it is a premium quality lens for the Nikon Z-series camera bodies. The outer body uses polycarbonate (to keep it light) with an internal metal…

Qubo brand of devices come from Hero Electronix, which is a part of the Hero group of companies. Like most innovative smart products in the market, these devices have their origin in China, but are connected via the QuboPro app. The Qubo handheld gimbal has a foldable design quite similar to the DJI OM5, but without a magnetic holder or extendable selfie-stick-like base. However, the gimbal has a sturdy, matte-finished exterior, which provides it a premium look and feel. The kit includes a screw-in tripod, a sturdy case and a lanyard. The device pairs to the phone via QuboPro app, which is available for both Android and iOS. The gimbal can accommodate smartphones that are 55 to 90 mm wide and up to 9.5 mm thick. Though there is no…

Write to us at: Smart Photography, Next Gen Publishing Pvt. Ltd., 608, Trade World, 6th floor, C wing, Kamala Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai - 400 013 E-mail: sp@nextgenpublishing.net Dear Editor, I started taking an interest in photography since the last three months. Currently I know almost nothing of photography but I came across Smart Photography’s October 2022 issue wherein Mr. Arun Babu of Fujifilm India explained the reasons why you should choose a mirrorless camera. I am going to save some money and get one as soon as I can. Regards, Ramesh Kumar, Patna We are sure that you’ll fall in love with photography pretty soon. Regards, Smart Photography Dear Editor, I am interested in street photography but I don’t have a D-SLR.…

Renowned photographer Hari Mahidhar, who mentored and inspired many popular photographers, breathed his last on the 17th of October. We at Smart Photography, join the photography community in mourning his irreparable loss. Hari Mahidhar, popularly known as Haribhai, was born on 8th September 1942 in Mandvi, Kutch, Gujarat. He started with photography in 1964. He began his career as a press photographer for a Hindi daily at Jabalpur and assisted the late industrial photographer Mitter Bedi from 1967 – 1969. He specialised in advertising, audio visuals and also in commercials. He served as the head of the photography department at Sistas Advertising from 1973-1978. Mahidhar pursued corporate photography for major pharmaceutical companies, power plants, airports, and also did aerial photography for several entities including the Indian Navy. He conducted several…

Zubin Mehta Photography & Art, Mumbai Commercial photographer with a special interest in portraits and fine art. @artofrelook Question: Recently I came across a lavishly printed brochure that you have created to promote your work. What made you come up with a printed brochure in this digital age? Response by Zubin Mehta: I love to create dramatic mood-based images through my lens. I also love to follow light and shade which in turn comes up with unusually fantastic shapes. Print is perceived to be the oldest form, from the prehistoric days, of reproducing Art. A print induces you to see the picture in its full colour and strength. The more pictures you see in a print form it increases your desire to print more. With technology growing faster by the…

Sangram Govardhane Sangram Govardhane is a skilled wildlife photographer and a hardcore nature enthusiast. He has travelled extensively across the Indian geography photographing and documenting the magnanimous beauty of the natural history of the country in his camera. His images have been appreciated and acknowledged in various photography competitions, newspapers and exhibitions. He has special interest bird photography. Sangram has done his Bachelors of Architecture from University of Pune. Apart from being a skilled photographer, he is also a talented artist and has a great hand in painting, sketching and sculpting. He is a skilled trainer, one of the Explorers and is currently associated with DCP Expeditions as a Panel Expert and Consultant, Strategy Team. Yatra at Pattan Kodoli Pattan Kodoli is a village near Kolhapur in Maharashtra. It is…

SMARTPHONEiPhone 14 Pro Max `1,29,900 Inside the Box ✓ iPhone with iOS 16 ✓ USB-C to Lightning Cable ✓ Documentation It is easy to dismiss the 14 Pro line-up as an incremental upgrade if you compare the phones side-by-side with last year’s Pro models. But delve deeper into the device and an iPhone user would easily certify this device as the best iPhone ever in the market. Why, then, the perception that it does not feature a significant upgrade? That’s precisely the problem when you already have the best phone in the market, and you are trying to make it remain on top for another year. Here we have the iPhone 14 Pro Max, and apart from the display, battery, and physical dimensions, it remains identical to the smaller…

What’s in a name? 1 The name Agfa is an acronym. What is the full name? 2 Canon was originally named after the Greek Goddess of Dawn. However, the name was derived from the Buddhist Goddess of mercy called ____________? 3 The name Fujifilm originates from the highest mountain in Japan. On which Japanese island is this mountain situated? 4 The brand ‘Topcon’ was derived from the name of its parent company. What was that name? 5 Zeiss is named after its founder. Name him. 6 The name ‘Minolta’ is derived from a German acronym. What is the full name? 7 Voigtlander, the oldest photographic firm in the world was founded by? 8 The Chinon International Corporation which made Chinon cameras was named after its founder. Who was the founder?…

Adobe unveiled new additions to the Lightroom suite of products that make it easier to use masking workflows, remove unwanted elements, and apply presets with AI masks on mobile. The latest updates are rolling out to Lightroom on Win/Mac, Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera Raw (ACR), iOS, Android, iPadOS, ChromeOS, and Web. The features include more advanced AI-powered masking options including Select People, Select Objects, and one-click Select Background. Editing and retouching portraits is now easier with the new Select People. Powered by Adobe Sensei, Select People can detect and generate high-quality masks for individuals or groups in any portrait. Specific body parts like face skin, body skin, eyes, teeth, lips, hair, and more can also be selected. Select People can detect and create masks for specific parts of a portrait,…

Yes, I am a printfanatic and even a casual conversation I have with anyone ends up in promoting print. Well, the topic could also be abstract photography or marketing. Or maybe even food. Or road trips. Having spent more than 35 years in the imaging field, I sincerely believe that not only photographers but even the common person, not inclined towards photography, stand to benefit from print. We will talk about this and more in course of time. Why print? That is what most folks ask. Especially in this digital world. So let me get that off my back first. I believe that the final destination of every good photograph should be a print. An image once visualized and photographed, gets completed only when it is printed. That is the…

Inside the Box ✓ Phone ✓ Charger ✓ USB data cable ✓ SIM Ejector Tool ✓ Safety Guide ✓ Quick Guide ✓ Protective Case 5G services have finally took off in India after a long period of anticipation. Phone companies including Oppo have been testing the waters with 5G phones for a long time. Oppo’s latest comes in both 4G and 5G variants. However, we received the Oppo F21s Pro in 4G version. Design and Build Quality The Oppo F21s Pro has a plain, straight, no-nonsense design, just like the previous F-series devices with a matte-finished back and side band. The camera platform is metal, which offers some protection to the lens. The chrome finish on the camera bump and a red dot somewhat breaks the monotony in design. The…