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SHOOT MY CITY
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TIPS & TECHS
Blending long and short exposures The Photographers guide to Instagram Vanishing Point Black and white photography basics Creating artistic blurry photographs
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EDITOR / PUBLiSHer Trilok Desai GROUP HEAD Bhavya Desai NeW DeLHi BUreaU Amitabh Joshi
Shameful and sorry state of affairs

his probably might be the first time that I will express my utter disappointment with regards to the industry. Most camera and lens manufacturers have been lethargic in their handling of product allocations and sending products out for reviews. Under a regular scenario, it still couldve been managed, but when it comes to the shootouts, especially considering they are linked to our annual awards, their actions have been plain disgraceful. What I cant seem to fathom is that when manufacturers have been given more than a month to send across their products for the shootouts, why should there be any discrepancies? We conduct these shootouts to educate you, our readers, about the products in each category and selecting the best one on the basis of performance. We expect them to be taken seriously, as there is a lot of planning and effort that goes into conducting them. Thankfully, there are still some manufacturers who realise the importance of a shootout, and the fact that they are linked to the Asian Photography Awards, and manage their communication, as well as product channels, effectively. On a lighter note, our issue this month is packed with exciting content. You will find interesting tips on focussing, exposure and black and white photography; there is even a handy guide to making better Instagram pictures. In our Pro-Profile section, weve featured American photographer Vincent Versace, whereas in the Shoot My City section, youll be visiting Seoul. Also, this month we feature the advanced DSLR shootout and the fixed focal length lens shootout for both DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. We hope you enjoy this issue. Until Next Time. Happy Reading!!!
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DECEMBER 2013 ` 100 US$9
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PRO-PROFILE
The digital master

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SHOOT MY CITY
Soulful Seoul
TIPS & TECHS
Blending long and short exposures The Photographers guide to Instagram Vanishing Point Black and white photography basics Creating artistic blurry photographs
SHOOTOUT
ADVANCED DSLR CAMERA & FIXED FOCAL LENGTH LENS

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December 2013
CONTENTS
10 NEWS 36 LENS SHOOTOUT
Fixed Focal Length (DSLR and mirrorless cameras)
Fujilm India launches the FUJINON XF 23mm F1.4 R Kingston launches its SSDNow UV100 in India Nikon India launches AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G Fast Normal Lens Konica Minolta leaves a mark at Pamex 2013 Fujilm India launches the FUJIFILM X-A1 Kingston Digital ships new secure USB ash drive Nikon India launches the new Nikon Df
DECEMBER 2013
26 COLUMN
Viewpoint is everything
44 PRO-PROFILE
Vincent Versace
32 CAMERA SHOOTOUT
Advanced DSLR
53 SHOOT MY CITY
Seoul
60 TIPS AND TECHS

60 Black and white photography basics 66 The photographers guide to Instagram 70 Blending long and short exposures 76 Vanishing point 81 Creating artistic blurry photographs 84 Make fonts count
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Dear Sir, This is Sandeep from Varanasi. I am very enthusiastic about fashion and modelling photography, but I dont know how to start my career in the eld. Currently, I have completed my PGDM in journalism. During the course, I somewhat learned about photography, as well as using DSLR cameras. I am looking for an opportunity to work as an assistant at AP, so can you please help me regarding this? Sandeep, Varanasi Dear Sandeep, Its good to know that you are interested in pursuing a career in photography. But unfortunately, we usually do not take freshers that do not already have some sort of experience in photography. But we can always take a look at your work and see if there is something that can materialise. So why dont you get in touch with us and speak to the team.
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Dear Hameed, I have been reading your magazine for a while now and must comment that your team a been doing apeople great job. seen the simple subtle changes that have brought to We are glad that we are able to prompt inI have a certain way andand encourage them toyou take up and the fine balance the magazine been achieving lately. that we have photography and expand the industry. We hope that that apart fromhas the encouragement provided, you are also using the content and the techniques that you are learning to good use. I also like the reader like mail My Story, Ask Expert and Shoot Myyou City. I am happ I have also seen the picture that you sent in thecolumns separate that is Your shown below. I think looking at sections in the magazine that make them more reader interactive and I think t have managed to capture the are frame well, as there doesnt seem to be no blur in it. But I think way forward for any magazine. From the December issue I loved the interview of Dabboo Ra now you should just focus on selecting the right subject and also composition/framing. That will DSLR shootout also provided a lot of valuable feedback on the cameras and their performanc improve your pictures more since this isnt the best subject that I wouldve chosen to shoot, if I the AP team renewed success and great year ahead. were you.
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Dear Sir, I am a rst year student of Journalism and Mass Communication. Photography is my hobby and I would hopefully choose it as my career someday. I have been following this magazine just for a month, and I have started to love it. It provides me with all the information about the different types of camera, the different tricks and techniques of photography, about the lenses and equipment, and every important thing that I want to know about. Asian photography is the best magazine on photography till date and it is totally different from the others. After reading the magazine, I have learnt a lot about how to take pictures correctly. I am hoping for more interesting content in the magazine. Tanupriya Singh, Ghaziabad Dear Tanupriya, Thanks for your mail and recognising the fact that we provide something to the industry that no one else does. While others make tall claims, we have just gone about our business in a methodical manner, and a testament of the same is the 26 years that we will complete in Jan 2014. So I am glad that you have enjoyed the content and trust me when I say this, we are just getting warmed up.
Dear Sir, Im a photography enthusiast who has just bought a DSLR camera, D7000, a month ago. Im working in an IT company in Trivandrum, and though Im just clicking around my surroundings, I was looking forward to take photography as a part time earning also.Could you please suggest me if there are any options for me to associate with your magazine for the same? Prem Krishnan, Trivandrum Dear Sir Im a full-time HR professional in Mumbai, and its been a year Ive developed a passion for photography. My gears include Nikon D5100 + 18-55m lens, 70-300mm lens with tripod. I carry my gears along with me daily, even at work, and whenever I see a good moment, I capture it. So far I have not taken any assignments on photography, but based on my clicks, I nd myself condent with nature-related photography like birds, landscapes, environment, infrastructure etc. Asian Photography has inspired me a lot, and I really want to contribute my pictures into your magazine, and also get feedback from you. May I know how should I go about it? Suresh, R, Mumbai Dear Prem and Suresh, We always have an open mind to associate with our readers and we welcome their work in any manner. So you can get in touch with us and send in any ideas that you have. In case we nd it interesting then we can take it further.
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Fujifilm India launches the FUJINON XF 23 mm F1.4 R
UJIFILM India has announced the launch of the FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R lens for Fujifilm Interchangeable lens cameras. With a focal length equivalent to 35mm in the 35mm format, the FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R is suitable for a wide range of applications including portraits and landscapes, as well as more general photography. The maximum aperture of f/1.4 allows one to shoot hand-held in low-light conditions, and it said to create beautiful bokeh for artistic images. These advanced optical engineering techniques combine to deliver full-frame sensor resolution and noise level performance in the detailed APS-C sized X-Trans CMOS sensor in Fujifilm X-mount cameras. Rohit Pandit, EVP , Sales and Marketing said, With an appropriate mix of wide, telephoto block and zoom lenses, I am happy that our range is expanding to meet the demands of discerning X Series
professionals. The new lens design is said to provide enhanced resolving power with high contrast to draw the maximum performance out of the highly descriptive X-Trans CMOS sensor. Lens distortion has been reduced to the absolute minimum using only optical rather than
digital correction, thereby delivering the highest possible picture quality. The versatile focal length equivalent to 35mm in the 35mm format is meant to enable users to enjoy both a wide-angle and telephoto approach by using ones own feet to adjust the distance or angle with the subject matter. The FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R features a camera-to-subject distance indicator and a depth-of-field scale on the barrel. Both are useful when manually pre-focusing to capture a fast moving subject, or minimise the shutter lag to capture a fleeting moment. The minimum working distance of around 28cm also makes this lens ideal for close-up shots. The lens uses an internal focusing system for high speed autofocus. The focusing lens group consists of three cemented lens elements and one aspheric lens element to keep weight down while the built-in high-torque DC coreless motor delivers ultra-fast AF performance.
Kingston launches its SSDNow UV100 in India
ingston Technology recently announced the launch of its new Solid State Drive, the SSDNow UV100 for India. Two variants of the SSD, 60GB and 120GB were launched. Kingston has introduced the new SSDs for business class users who need better computing and which fits their budget. This SSD is supposed to be cost effective and improve performance of the system by claiming to provide a 10x overall system boost when working with multiple applications simultaneously. Kingstons SSDNow UV100 solid-state drive (SSD) is a replacement for the hard drives, by aiming to dramatically
improving the responsiveness of the system. The company says that it has introduced this new high speed memory product with a competitive pricing to cater to the growing needs of the Indian market. The product is believed to help save time when migrating data to a new system but also help in reducing the amount of e-waste. The new SSDNow UV100 drive has no moving parts which makes this solid-state drive more reliable when compared to hard drives. The SSDNow UV100 is supposed to durable, tested to withstand drops and bumps, be energy efficient, consuming less power and generate less heat than a hard drive. Nathan Su, Flash Memory sales director, APAC Region, Kingston said, India is an important market to us and we are happy to launch our SSDNow UV100 for the users here. Considering the warm response we have received from the end users and our partner community, we are introducing the new SSD in two capacities 60GB and 120GB. He added, People in India are becoming more conscious of the benefits they get with solid state drives and we are happy to cater to their needs. The Kingston SSDNow UV100 will be available across all major retail outlets and would be backed by a two-year warranty and free technical support.
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Nikon India Launches AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G Fast Normal Lens
ikon India, 100% subsidiary of Nikon Corporation Tokyo, has announced the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G, a fast normal lens compatible with Nikon FX-format digital SLR cameras. The AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G is claimed to achieve high reproduction capability of point light sources even at the maximum aperture. In addition, the lens is said to render subjects with bokeh that moderately changes as the distance from the sharply focused point increases for natural depth that makes
near human subjects or still objects appear more three dimensional. Commenting on the announcement Hiroshi Takashina, managing director, Nikon India said We are pleased to announce the new addition to our NIKKOR lens line-up. This single lens will enable photographers to shoot in low lighting conditions and create perfect bokeh responding to the demands of professional and advanced amateur photographers looking to achieve the high quality images. He added Nikon has always believed in creating a photography culture in India and to triumph this we are constantly coming up with new products to meet discerning needs of the growing customer base. The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G will be available at an MRP of Rs 129,950 and will be available across India starting Mid November, 2013.
Konica Minolta leaves a mark at Pamex 2013
Tamron to develop of a new 150600mm Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens

amron Co., Ltd. has announced the development of an innovative ultra-telephoto zoom lens with a focal length range of 150mm to 600mm for full-frame and APS-C format DSLR cameras. This all-new ultra-telephoto zoom lens is supposed to feature VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization, speedy, precise USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive), state-of-theart eBAND (Extended Bandwidth and Angular-Dependency) Coating, which significantly reduces the unwanted light reflections that cause flare and ghosting, and, in addition a new external finish. Tamron has also supposed to have upgraded the cosmetic design and finish of this lens to create a more
sophisticated, look in keeping with the demands of discerning full-frame DSLR users. Featuring a 4x ultra-telephoto zoom capabilities, with a focal length range from 150mm to 600mm, the lens is aimed at enhancing the creative potential of telephoto photography, particularly for nature, wildlife, and sports shooters. Prices and availability of the new Tamron SP 150-600mm is to be announced.
onica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd recently participated in Pamex 2013 - the 9th International Exhibition on Printing and Allied Machinery in Greater Noida's India Expo Centre and Mart from 14th-17th November 2013. Konica Minolta Business Solutions showcased their products aiming to define their niche as the leading manufacturer of futuristic printing products. Organised in association with their partnersMonotech Systems Ltd, Technova Imaging Systems, HCL Infosystem Ltd. and KMI Business Technologies Pvt Ltd, the printing firm displayed their state-of-the-art production printing systems inclusive of bizhub PRESS C8000, bizhub PRESS C6000, bizhub PRESS C70 hc and bizhub PRESS 1052. Pamex 2013, organised by All India Federation of Master Printers in conjunction with TAFCON, is the premier international exhibition for printing and allied machinery in Asia. Speaking on this occasion, Tadhahiko Sumitani, MD Konica Minolta Business Solutions Pvt Ltd. stated, "We are extremely glad to have participated in Pamex 2013, the mega event for printing in Asia. Konica Minolta has always strived to come out with superior quality products after evaluating varying needs of customers. We believe in innovation and change with evolving technology. The demonstration of our products during the exhibition not only helped us get visibility amongst our consumers and partners, but the positive feedback acquired by our management during the display has further bolstered our plans to keep working hard for all the coming years. We think this event has also given us an insight into the current scenario of the printing industry which will help us strategise our plan of action for future.
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NEWS
Fujilm India launches the FUJIFILM X-A1
ujifilm India has announced the launch of its fourth interchangeable-lens camera, the Fujifilm X-A1. This is the latest addition to the X family which is expected to broaden the appeal of the range to a wider audience; it is positioned as a step-up compact system camera and is aimed at users looking to buy into their first interchangeable-lens system camera. Rohit Pandit, EVP , sales and marketing, Fujifilm India said, With the launch of X-A1, we now have a formidable range of X system cameras, X-A1 is priced attractively at `44999, with this price point we aim to proliferate the X system cameras across the country and give consumers an opportunity to capture high quality images from this device. The X-A1 features an APS-C CMOS sensor and EXR Processor II offering high-quality image capture. The 16M large APS-C CMOS sensor is for tonal expression and creates a bokeh effect, increased dynamic range and support for a maximum 25600 ISO. It is in line with Fujifilms strong X design and for the first time, Fujifilm has introduced a more varied range of colours to the mix. It is designed to enable one-handed operation with intuitive and quick selection of functions for casual shooting. All the operation buttons and dials are positioned on the right side of the cameras rear panel in pursuit. And, the movie button enables you to switch
instantly to movie recording even while shooting still images. With a tiltable high-definition LCD monitor, built-in flash and Wi-Fi link to transfer photos to smartphones, the FUJIFILM X-A1 claims to have all the features that the consumers will be looking for when venturing into compact system cameras for the first time. The camera has a large 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor to help capture the vibrancy of colours and details The FUJIFILM X-A1 is available in three colours, black, blue and red, and comes in a kit with XC 16-50mm lens at a price of `44,999.
Kingston Digital ships new secure USB ash drive
ingston has announced the release of the DataTraveler Vault Privacy 3.0 (DTVP) secure USB Flash drive, as well as the DataTraveler Vault Privacy 3.0 Anti-Virus, which aims to help enterprises safeguard business data and set security policies for end-users at an affordable price point. DTVP 3.0 claims to provide 100% hardware-based encryption of confidential information and is also available separately with ClevX DriveSecurity powered by ESET anti-virus protection. The anti-virus engine utilises ESETs NOD 32 proactive award-winning technology, which protects corporate end-users wherever they work or plug in. Kingstons DataTraveler Vault Privacy 3.0 USB Flash drive aims to provide affordable business-grade security with 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption using XTS block cipher mode, which offers stronger protection than CBC and ECB modes. It
is the first-to-market hardware-encrypted secure USB Flash drive with USB 3.0 performance. DTVP 3.0 is available with optional, anti-virus protection from ESET/ClevX that protects the drives contents from viruses, spyware, trojans, worms, rootkits, adware and other internet-borne threats. The ESET NOD32 anti-virus engine provides instant alerts and comes with a five-year pre-activated license. At ESET, we are proud to be joining forces with one of the global leaders in memory products. With ClevX
DriveSecurity, Kingston USB sticks add another important layer of protection and we are confident that ESET technology will offer further benefit to Kingston and PC users, adds ESET Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Ignacio Sbampato. Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston said, Many enterprise organisations take security and protecting confidential information extremely seriously, yet still fail to set or follow all security policies. He added, With the latest DTVP 3.0 security features and optional anti-malware protection by ESET coupled with best practices, organisations can better safeguard confidential data. Kingston has also helped enterprises future proof their investment by implementing fast USB 3.0 speeds and designing controllers which allow NAND to be interchanged without requalification and certification of security features.
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Nikon India launches the new Nikon Df

ikon India, the 100% subsidiary of Nikon Corporation Tokyo recently announced the release of the Nikon Df, a light and smaller-size full frame D-SLR equipped with mechanical dials for setting shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation, exposure mode and release mode independently to bring users flexibility and control. The Df features world-class Nikon imaging technology, including a 16.2-megapixel full frame CMOS sensor and the EXPEED 3 image processing engine, with an ISO range of 100-12800 (expandable from 50 to 204800). Speaking on the announcement, Hiroshi Takashina, managing director, Nikon India said, The New Nikon Df leads Nikons innovation of providing advanced imaging capabilities, without having to compromise on the form factor. The Df is made for Photo enthusiasts who want to expand their creative horizon with a camera that offers high image quality of an FX-Format and superb portability. We at
Nikon continue to set new benchmarks in the world of photography. The new Nikon Df impeccably combines remarkable features of Nikons milestone cameras and highlights exceptional imaging technology in a compact form factor. Nikon will continue to provide product and services that surpasses the demands of the consumer and in return give them an edge over the others said Sajjan Kumar, vice president-Imaging, Nikon India. The Nikon Df is power packed with iconic
design and great attention has been put to details for ultimate usability in order to place the camera at the forefront of Nikons innovation, he added. The camera features a shutter release mode that claims to enable users to capture a high-speed continuous stream of images at approximately 5.5 frames per second. In addition, as the first Nikon digital SLR camera equipped with a collapsible metering coupling lever, the Df allows photographers to make use of the full range of Nikon lenses, including non-AI lenses. The camera is also compatible with the SDXC and UHS-I standard memory cards, as well as the Eye-Fi cards. The Nikon Df will be available in two colours, black and silver at an MRP of `183,950 (only body), `199,950, with AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition) kit, and only the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition) will cost `17,950. The product shall be available from December 2013 onwards across pan India.
Nikon India hosts Power Your Clicks photography seminar with ace lensman Raghu Rai in Mumbai
ikon India, 100% subsidiary of Nikon Corporation Tokyo, organised Power You Clicks photography seminar with renowned photographer Raghu Rai in Mumbai recently. The focus of the workshop was to understand the nuances of art photography and to gain in-depth knowledge of advanced photographic techniques. The event witnesses photo enthusiast from different walks of life. The event included sessions on different aspects and nuances of art and Raghu Rai at the seminar in Mumbai photography the project conceptualisation, planning and execution. Ace photographer, Raghu Rai said, Photography is an art form to capture creative expression and Nikons aim to promote this art in India is a remarkable effort. It is nice to be associated with a brand like Nikon which have been consistent in their commitment to allow
the photography lovers to acuminate their photographic skills. All the photographs in the exhibition contain an element of chance a defining characteristic of photography. Photography is my passion and it makes me really happy to see wide majority of people taking up photography, not just as a hobby, but even as a profession with a creative pursuit. After the session with Rai, the event also saw another session with Nikon technicians who gave participants an insight into advance techniques with key highlight on creative flash photography. Hiroshi Takashina, managing director, Nikon India said, As a leader in imaging industry, Nikon has been focussed on promoting the culture of photography and todays event is the testament of the same.
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NEWS
Epson textile printers in action for Fashion in Motion: Kansai Yamamoto

eiko Epson Corporation had teamed up with renowned fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto for his Fashion in Motion: Kansai Yamamoto show, that was recently held in Japan. Using its specially developed inks, Epson has printed around 30 of Yamamotos designs on its state-ofthe-art digital textile printers amounting to more than 1,000sqm of textiles including cotton, polyester and silk. Yamamotos creations, which combine traditional Japanese designs and ultramodern styles, were largely printed using specialist Genesta inks on the Monna Lisa textile printing system developed by Robustelli of Italy and using Epsons inkjet technology, and the Epson SurePress FP-30160. These printers, which are at the forefront of Epsons efforts to introduce
its unique inkjet printing technologies into the fashion world, allow designers such as Yamamoto full control over the printing process and ensure that designs are faithfully reproduced with spectacular results. The Japanese designer, who began his career in London more than 40 years ago, is said to have approached Epson after seeing samples of its printed fabrics. He said, My policy for this show was to demonstrate how my creations today are superior to those when I debuted in London 40-odd years ago. One thing about Japanese aesthetic sense that has been passed from generation to generation is how combining layer after layer of patterns, and how the art of ingeniously blending various colours and patterns together generates completely original artistic beauty. When I saw what
Epson had created I realised I had to hone my skills higher than ever before. Put a different way, it was Epsons passion for truly innovative technology that made my latest challenge possible. After this show, I really believe that the passion Epson and I share for creating beautiful creations will spread throughout the world. It was a huge honour to receive a proposal from a world-class designer like Mr. Yamamoto, said Eisuke Shimoyama, general manager for sales of industrial solutions including textile printers at Epson. He added, Despite the tight production schedule I am delighted that he is satisfied by the results. I sincerely hope that the success of this project will drive the growth of Epsons textile printer business going forward.
Canon launches Cloud enabled Inkjet printers
anon India Pvt Ltd. recently added five new all-in-one photo printers to their PIXMA lineup to make it as 27 models, utilising advanced features and design concepts to emphasise wireless and smart device connectivity. These five printers are the flagship PIXMA MG7170, PIXMA MG6470, PIXMA MG3570, PIXMA MG2570 and MG2470. With the aim to enable home users with new technology and creativity, three out of these five are Wi-Fi all-in-ones which will help accentuate the need to go-wireless. They will help consumers to print-onthe-go by providing the option of wireless and smart device connectivity. The new printer range has introduced a range of colours including black, brown, grey-white, white and red. Canon has plans to make maximum noise in the market, and grow home and SOHO market for Wi-Fi printing in India. Canon will be focusing big on Above the Line (ATL) and Below the Line (BTL) activities to promote the new range of Wi-Fi printers and is planning activities like mall activation, POS material; digital spends etc. Speaking on this occasion Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, executive vice president, Canon India Pvt. Ltd, said, We are excited with the introduction of the new range of colorful Inkjet all-in-one printers which have been designed
keeping in mind the emerging tech-savvy youth in India who prefer using smart devices, social networking, mobility and connectivity on- the- go. We are preparing to make Indian households get more digitally connected as they use WI-Fi and Cloud printing. They can now use multiple devices to fire prints anytime, anywhere. Indian homes today are getting increasingly comfortable with apps like Picasa, Evernote, Dropbox, Flicker and other services. Printing anytime from anywhere has been the only loop. You can now access your apps through smart devices and use Canon cloud enabled printers to complete the picture of digital world. We hope initiatives like this will help us grow the Inkjet category where Canon has now captured 29% market share and aiming for big leap by 2014.
Mr. Gautam Paul, Assistant Director, CSP and Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President Canon India unveiling the new range of Canon PIXMA Cloud printers
He further added, 2013 has been a game-changer for Canon where its Inkjet business grew by 25%. We see a very good business opportunity with teenagers and school going children with our proposition of Wi-Fi and Cloud printing. We are launching innovative marketing campaign using an astronaut to establish always connected smart printing devices. Further elaborating on the announcement Gautam Paul, assistant director CSP , Canon India, said, Canon believes in moving ahead of market and launch products which will change the technological landscape in India. Our legacy of understanding market dynamics and customer behaviour helps us to develop products which make printing easy and fun. Consumers with the new PIXMA printers can seamlessly connect with smart devices and print wirelessly from PCs, tablets, smartphones and digital cameras. We will be expanding our reach in class A, B and C towns to reach out to larger audience and help them realise the new side of anytime anywhere printing with Canon PIXMA printers. The printers are priced at `3,950 for PIXMA MG2470, `4,150 for MG2570, the MG 3570 model is priced at `6,495, MG6470 will cost `13,495, and MG7170 is priced `20,495. The models are available starting November 2013.
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The Canon 60D and Nikon D5100 are aimed at different market segments, and accordingly have subtly different specications and features. While both cameras have been superseded by newer models, either of them is capable of ne results, and much
depends on your priorities and your budget. For the currently discounted price, the D5100 is a great little camera, and its sensor is still largely unsurpassed for low-light (high ISO) performance. The selective colour feature you mention, is one of the D5100s special effects modes, and allows the user to use this feature in camera rather than via image editing software. The much more expensive Canon 60D has a better viewnder and slightly heftier build, but strictly speaking, should be compared to the Nikon D7000. The nal choice would depend more on which camera feels better in your hands. As a general rule, imaging performance depends upon the camera sensor, the lens, the technique used by the photographer. Simply using the latest greatest camera will not guarantee optimal results. You should
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spend time in rening your shooting technique, including focusing, exposure, camera steadiness and post processing, to get the most out of the modern high-resolution cameras. Regarding the difference between Canon and Nikon, they have their own individual corporate philosophies and therefore different approaches to solving the same technical challenges. However, do remember that they are currently the two leading manufacturers of camera equipment, and both of them make very competent cameras. You cant really go wrong with either brand for a mainstream conventional camera.
Ive been a reader of your magazine for a very long time and I enjoy all the information that you share in every issue. I wanted to know how I could take photographs of person, with a blurry effect or a background. S Prasanth Kumar Secunderabad
Some very effective portraits are created by not having everything sharp in the frame, and thus creating more impact and emphasis on the main subject by isolating it from the background. Essentially, the blurry background effect is created by keeping sharp focus on the main subject, but using a shallow depth of eld that does not extend to the background. In practical terms, this is easily achieved by having a large distance between subject and background, and shooting with a large aperture (smaller f-number). The greater the distance between the subject and background, and the wider the aperture you use, the more pronounced the background blur will be. It would help to use a high-speed lens (such as the very popular 50mm prime lenses that have a maximum aperture of f1.4 or 1.8) rather than the slower kit-zooms that have maximum apertures of f3.5 to 5.6. Do experiment with this technique, and use a variety of settings, rather than an all-ornothing approach.
I have been reading your magazine for a long time and hope you can give me suitable advice for my career. Im interested in taking photos and have a collection. I am planning to make this hobby as my career. I want to start as a wedding photographer and I intend to buy Nikon D300S; I even plan to buy 18-105mm lens. Can you please suggest me whether this lens will be helpful to begin my career with? Pramod Baurisetty Vayawada, Andhra Pradesh
You did not mention your preferred style of shooting, whether you would like to do general event coverage or candid and mood. That decision should greatly inuence your choice of equipment. The Nikon D300S is an aging camera and still quite expensive. Its sensor is quite easily outperformed by all of Nikons more modern offerings. Hence, unless you are getting a very serious discount, Id suggest you consider cameras like the Nikon D7100, the D5300 or even the older D7000 and D5100, which are likely to give better performance and cost less too. While the 18-105 kit lens is ne for general wedding coverage, you should consider the newer AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140 f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR, if your budget allows. This lens is perhaps better suited to the everincreasing resolution of modern sensors, and provides a bit more telephoto reach. Dont forget to keep some fund for accessories like an external ash unit, extra memory cards, spare camera battery, a good tripod and a proper camera bag.
THE QUESTION OF THE MONTH WILL RECEIVE
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TRADE TALK
Paving a Path
It always seems puzzling when a brand that has good products doesnt seem to take any market seriously, and for the longest time I have been thinking about Ricoh in the same manner. They have had a great product line-up since several years but somehow their absence in India, especially in the camera business, has sent mixed signals to the industry. Naturally, all this changed when they acquired Pentax in 2011. Bhavya Desai spoke to Mr. Noboru Akahane, President, Ricoh Imaging Company, on his recent visit to our ofce in Mumbai. Following are the excerpts from the interview.
First and the obvious question is why has Pentax/Ricoh taken such a long time to enter the Indian market officially?
Honestly, I havent worked with Ricoh or Pentax for a long time, but I can only assume that Ricoh was strongly focused on their more established segments like printers and copy machines, among others, as these have been traditionally the bigger business for Ricoh. At the same time Ricoh has been a strong camera brand as well, but has focused on producing only compact cameras. On the other hand, Pentax has a similar background where their focus has largely been on medical and hospital devices, which meant that their focus on the camera business was also less. I feel this has been one of the major reasons why we were delayed in our entry in the Indian imaging industry.
Mr. Noboru Akahane
customers in that population, and the growth in those segmented market is immense. In the olden days, there used to be just one camera market that included 100 people. But it is impossible to say the same today. Today, there are 10 different markets within the 100 markets. So we have to identify and grasp the selected area where our customers are and this I believe will lead us to an advantageous position.
How challenging is the current market scenario due to the -30% growth of the DSC category and the fluctuating rupee-dollar scenario, especially when you are just entering the market?
It is very challenging, but as we stopped making compact cameras last year, other than a couple of cameras, we are in a decent position. But yes, its clear that the downward trend will continue. It is also true that the compact camera market is going through a difficult phase due to the onslaught of smartphones and camera phones. However, I feel that smartphones have a strong contribution in increasing the number of people who take photos as well. So a percentage of those consumers tend to upgrade to digital cameras which creates an opportunity for us as well.
So what are your thoughts on the Indian imaging market?
I think there is a very big potential in India, since there are customers to have the capacity to invest. What is important to note is that India not only has a big population but also the amount of segmented
What is your current market share in India and what you are expecting or anticipating?
Well, I wouldnt want to comment on our market share in India currently, but in Japan, in the interchangeable and mirrorless category it is 5%. Hence, in the beginning it would be the same target in India as well.
Do you think that is achievable in India since interchangeable-lens cameras arent doing that well in India?
Bhavya Desai in conversation with Mr. Akahane
I think it is. If we did things in the right manner then I feel 5% will be possible. The point is how speedily we can do that or how efficiently we can do that. Thats the way of management.
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COLUMN
Viewpoint is everything
Todd Anthony Tyler
hen I practise photography, I always like to explore. I enjoy trying out different lighting systems, cameras, lenses, image styles and in general seeing what I can do to create something new and different to bring variety to my images. Playing with my viewpoint or camera angle is one of my main tools I utilise in creating unique image. Those of you, who are more seasoned, will be quite familiar with how much a change in camera angle or your shooting position can impact your image. For others who are just developing, you will soon discover that breaking some of the rules you have learned for talking a photo correctly is exactly the path that will lead you to more dynamic images.
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Lets do a quick review of the standard camera positions for taking a photo of a person, who maintains a pleasing perspective for generally favourable proportions and avoidance of excessive distortion. In these rules we are already assuming that you are using a lens that is also favourable for taking photos of people. Its the 85mm to 100mm lens range that typically supports the compression of facial features rather than an outwardly warping distortion. This is not to say however that you will not find yourself producing creative and interesting images when using wider focal lengths, 85mm to 100mm focal lengths are just the standards for general portrait and people photography. If anything, wider camera
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angles can often aid your composition and storytelling, when trying different angles. For classic camera positioning, when you are shooting a shoulder-length portrait of a person, you would want to shoot with a camera position that is a little above the nose level of your subject. When you want a half-length shot of your subject then you would drop down the camera position, so that you are at level with the chin or just below the chin of your subject, with the camera held evenly at the person you are photographing. Now as you continue with your shoot and perhaps want to shoot length images, you once again will need to change the camera position so that you are not shooting down at your subject and
causing any body and head distortions. You will need to lower the camera position so that you are at about chest level. Finally, if you are going to move on to a full length photograph, then to avoid having any irregular proportions with the head, torso and legs, you will need to step back further away from your subject and lower the camera position to roughly the knee level of your subject. By following these general rules you will produce nicely proportioned and technically correct images of people, and over a course of time, have a very pleasant portfolio of people imagery. For me, and even for other creative individuals out there, this is not the end but rather just the starting point. In all of
my fashion shoots, I start off with taking a series of standard images following these basic rules to make sure we have all the bases covered and that the client is going to find safe and pleasing images to select from. Then I take a few moments to really get into the shoot and do what I like best work the angles. If I am in a studio with a clean background then in some wayv, working the angles can be easier, as I dont have any distracting background objects or clutter to really take into consideration. This allows me to explore and get creative with the viewpoint, more so than on some locations. On location, I may find certain angles dont work so well with protruding objects or a level of distortion
that is just not acceptable. Though on more than one occasion I have found that taking either higher or lower angle has allowed me to remove a background or background subjects that dont compliment the image I am trying to create. Regardless, if I am in the studio or a location, my process usually finds me first exploring a higher angle. In studio I have a variety of boxes and a couple of ladders that aid me in working a higher angle. An extreme high angle, sometimes referred to as a birds eye-view, is not always favourable for every face shape. However, I do find the unique perspective can be an excellent camera position to be considered as an aid in telling a story, and also giving a great view of the subjects surroundings.
The lofty viewpoint can work both as a power position for the viewer themselves, as well as giving an air of flight, which can provide your viewer with an exhilarating sensation. There is no doubt, a certain amount of distortion can come from a high view-point but a creative and admittedly subjective decision can be made to have this distortion be part of your composition and thus making it a pro, rather than a con. With the constant thought in mind that the camera position and angle can bring my images from ordinary to the extraordinary, I will then move on from a higher position to the lower angles, right down to laying flat on the floor and shooting up. Of course, you will find in my writing and lectures more
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than one reference about not shooting up your subjects nose, but here we are on a viewpoint exploration, so that little compositional rule will get a pass. A lower angle view can provide a suggestion of strength to your subject and create an image where your subject is portrayed in a very dominant and powerful way. A lower camera angle also takes your viewers eye to the sky and aids in the suggestion of grand ideas and dreaming. Its a perspective that can go a long way in telling your story, and open the door to your viewer, giving a moments consideration on what your subject may be thinking. There are virtually endless viewpoints encompassing a 360-degree round on your subject including all the way from a birds eye view to a floor view. Dont limit yourself to standard camera positioning. Part of your job as a photographer is to give some consideration to your cameras position and put some energy into discovering just what the right angle is!
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COMING SOON
AWARDS
2013
Official Tabulators
CAMERA SHOOTOUT
ADVANCED DSLR SHOOTOUT

hile full-frame compact cameras and mirrorless full-frame sensor cameras have been sporadically entering the market as of 2013, DSLRs still have an edge over them. Compact digital cameras and mirrorless cameras dont quite perform like a professional DSLR when it comes to action, wildlife, sports and other photography that might require a high burst rate (frames per second) and a faster, more responsive performance. Our professional DSLR shootout last year had two segments. One had entry level full-frame DSLRs pitted against each other, and the other had the more advanced fullframe Nikon D4 and the Canon EOS-1DX pitted against each other. Since there arent any new advanced DSLRs in the market, weve excluded the advanced professional DSLR segment. For the shootout, we tried to keep things fair and simple. We gauged the cameras on parameters like colour reproduction, image quality, ISO performance, and overall value for money. Our contenders for the advanced DSLR shootout are the Canon EOS 6D and the Nikon D610, both lightweight full-frame cameras.
` 132,995
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Contenders
Canon EOS 6D
The Canon EOS 6D is lightweight, features a 20.2 MP CMOS sensor, and offers features such as built-in WiFi and GPS. There is also a variant without built-in WiFi and GPS. The 6Ds build-quality was commendable. Also in terms of ergonomics, design, and the graphic user interface, the camera was intuitive and easy to use.
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Performance
We had fun shooting with this 20.2 MP monster. The Canon EOS 6D yielded some stunningly sharp and clear images. The camera manufacturers seem to have perfected white balance calibration, and
the camera yielded true-to-the-scene colours. The cameras AF was fast and its performance in low-light was particularly noteworthy, making the 6D good for use in diverse scenarios like shooting events, sports, weddings etc. While we dont have
any serious complains with both cameras with regards to their ISO performance, the EOS 6D outperformed the Nikon D610. Overall, the camera proved to be great for both pictures and movie capture.
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Nikon D610
The Nikon D610, despite being Nikons lightest full-frame DSLR, was still heavier than the Canon EOS 6D. The body is sturdy and built-to-last, and the camera feels solid, possibly owing to its weight. The D610 has two SD slots, while Canons EOS 6D has only one. The Nikon D610 allows you to choose from 39 or 11 autofocus points, making for greater flexibility while autofocussing as compared to the EOS 6D. The camera doesnt feature built-in WiFi like the EOS 6D.
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Performance
To be honest, we liked the Nikon better in terms of handling. While the photos we clicked were sharp, the white balance in our pictures were a little off the mark. The camera has a 24.4 megapixel sensor. The colours were a tad paler too, than the Canon. For comparison, we clicked the same frames using the same settings. We found the D610s pictures to be noisier than the EOS 6D while shooting using the same ISO settings. It might be a matter of personal choice to most people, but we thought the Nikon D610 was a lot more user friendly, thanks to a better, more intuitive button layout, and a graphical user interface to match.
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Verdict
Both cameras are priced nearly the same. The Canon EOS 6D yielded better image quality, both in terms of sharpness and colour reproduction, and in our opinion and didnt fare badly with regards to handling either. The Canon EOS 6D scored a few more points in the end and wed like to crown it the winner of this shootout. However, the Nikon D610 did put up a good fight.
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LENS SHOOTOUT
FIXED FOCAL LENGTH
LENS SHOOTOUT
DSLR CAMERA LENSES
This year, for the xed focal length lens shootout, we called in for the best lenses in the 35mm category. 35mm lenses are probably next in line, in terms of popular appeal, after the 50mm, which many will agree, is indispensible to any photographers arsenal, perhaps because its closest to what your eye can see. 35mm lenses too are very popular with photographers shooting street and documentary style photography, as they are very versatile, especially in low-light scenarios. Also the focal length provides for an angle of view that lends itself well to the said style. 35mm lenses yield a slightly wider angle of view than what your eye can normally see when used with a full-frame digital SLR. As contenders, we have the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM, the AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G, and the Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 (Canon mount) for the shootout.
AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G

SPECIFICATIONS
Lens Construction (Elements/Groups) Picture Angle with 35mm (135) format Picture Angle with Nikon DX Format Minimum f/stop Closest focussing distance Maximum reproduction ratio Filter Attachment Size Lens Cap Lens Hood Lens Case Dimensions (approx.) Weight (approx.) 10 elements / 7 groups 63 44 16 0.3m 0.2x 67mm Snap-on HB-59 CL-1118 83 x 89.5mm 600g
` 1,38,550
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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

SPECIFICATIONS
Angle of View (Diagonal) Angle of View (Horizontal) Angle of View (Vertical) Closest Focusing Distance (m, ft) Construction (groups elements) Diameter x Length (mm) (Maximum) Distance Scale Drive System Filter Size (mm) Maximum Magnication (x) Minimum Aperture No. of Diaphragm Blades Water or dust-resistance Weight (g) (Approximately) 63 54 38 0.3/1.0 11elements/ 9 groups 79 x 86 o Ring-type USM 72 0.18 22 8 580
` 1,14,995
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Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35

SPECIFICATIONS
Focal length Aperture range Focusing range Number of elements/groups Angular eld, diag./horiz./vert. Coverage at close range Filter thread Dimensions (with caps) Weight Camera mounts 35 mm f/1.4 f/16 0.3 m 9-Nov 63/54/37 18 x 12 cm M 72 x 0.75 78 mm, length 120-122 mm 830 g - 850 g EF Mount (ZE) F Mount (ZF.2)
` 1,09,950
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Build and Handling

In contrast to both the Canon and Nikon lenses, the Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 has a full metal body, heavier than the other two lenses. It features a smooth focusing ring for manual focus but lacks autofocus capabilities. The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM has a simple plastic body with a focus ring and a manual/autofocus toggle switch. The AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G is the lightest of the three lenses.
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Chromatic Aberration
Like the previous years, we used QuickMTF, a lens testing software, to put the three lenses to the test. The Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 exhibited the least amount of chromatic aberration, closely followed by the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM and the AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G.
Colour Reproduction
Zeiss reproduced the most natural colours with good contrast and details intact, closely followed by Canon with its sharp images. The AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G yielded images with accurate, true-to-the-scene contrast.
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Distortion
Barrel lens distortion is an effect associated with wide-angle lenses. This effect causes the edges of an image look curved and bowed while viewing the image. This is visible in images that have straight lines in them. The Zeiss Distagon T*1,4/35 aced this test, exhibiting the least amount of barrel distortion. Both the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM and the AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G clearly yielded pictures with distortion.
Conclusion
Although the Nikkor lens didnt perform as well as the other lenses in all the shootout parameters, it yielded above-average image quality, and we couldnt find much to complain about. In terms of the build quality and handling too, the Nikkor faired more than well.
Priced at `1,14,995. Canon comes in second in the chromatic aberration test as well as colour reproduction and the distortion test. Image quality was truly commendable, reproducing sharp contrast and vivid colours. Canons autofocus capabilities were impressive.
Although priced the least among the three lenses, the Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 aced three out of our four parameters for the shootout, the only drawback being its lack of autofocus. The results did surprised us, considering the lens is the cheapest of the lot in terms of pricing. Premium optical quality packed in a well-built robust body makes this beauty our winner.
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SHOOTOUT
FIXED FOCAL LENGTH
LENS SHOOTOUT
MIRRORLESS CAMERA LENSES
Narrowing on the contenders for the fixed focal length lens shootout for mirrorless cameras was a tough job, as we had to deal with lenses from the different manufacturers with different focal lengths. We evaluated the lenses across parameters like build quality, picture quality, colour reproduction, distortion, chromatic aberration and value for money for the benefit of our readers.
Fujinon XF 18mm F2.0 R
SPECIFICATIONS
Type Lens construction Focal length (35mm format equivalent) Angle of view Max. aperture Min. aperture Aperture control XF18mmF2 R 8 elements in 7 groups (includes 2 aspherical elements) f=18mm (27mm) 76.5 F2.0 F16 Number of blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) Stop size 1/3EV (19 stops) Normal 0.8m -
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Macro 18cm - 2.0m Max. magnication 0.14x 64.5mm x 33.7mm 116g 52mm
` 34,999
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External dimensions : Diameter x Length* (approx.) Weight (approx.) Filter size
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0
SPECIFICATIONS
Mount Standard Focal Length 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Lens Construction Micro Four Thirds System Standard 12mm 24mm 11 Elements in 8 Groups DSA lens, Aspherical lens, ED lens & Super HR lenses Angle of View AF System Closest Focussing Distance Maximum Image Magnication 35mm Equivalent Max. Image Magnication 84 Degree High-speed Imager AF(MSC) 0.2m 0.08x 0.16x 162 x 216mm
Minimum Field Size Number of Blades
7 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm) f2.0 f22 Diameter 46mm Diameter 56 x 43mm 130g
` 49,490
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Maximum Aperture Minimum Aperture Filter Size Dimensions Weight
Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12
SPECIFICATIONS
Focal length
12 mm f/2.8 f/22 0,18 m (0.59 ft) 8-Nov 99 / 89 / 66 220 x 144 mm (8.66 x 5.67) M67 x 0,75 E: 81 mm (3.19) X: 86 mm (3.39) E, X: 65 mm (2.56) E: 260 g (0.57 lbs) X: 270 g (0.60 lbs) E-Mount X-Mount
Aperture range Focussing range Number of elements/groups Angular eld, diag./horiz./vert. Coverage at close range Filter thread Dimensions (with caps) Diameter of focussing ring Weight Camera mounts
` 84,950
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Build and Handling

The Fujinon XF 18mm was the sturdiest lens of the lot, featuring an aperture ring, like the Zeiss Touit 2.8/12, which greatly improves overall handling and usability. All three of the lenses have an external focussing ring. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 has a dedicated push back focus ring which makes switching between manual focus and autofocus a breeze. The Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 was easily the best built lens, with smooth rubberised matte grips for both the aperture and focus rings.
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Chromatic Aberration
We used Quick MTF, a lens testing application to test the lenses for chromatic aberration. Based on the test we performed on the lenses, the Fujinon XF 18mm F2 R exhibited the least amount of chromatic aberration, followed by Zeiss and Olympus, as can be inferred from the charts.
Colour Reproduction
For this test, we shot using auto WB at constant ISO values. Zeiss trumped this test, producing the most natural colours, closely followed by Olympus and Fujinon.
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Distortion
Considering we were using fairly wide-angle lenses, a little bit of distortion was expected. The Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 exhibited the least amount of barrel distortion, followed by the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 and the Fujinon XF 18mm F2.0 R
Conclusion
At `49,490, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0, we thought was somewhat expensive. As compared to its competition, we were a little disappointed with its overall performance. It came in a close second in our colour reproduction test and distortion tests.
The Fujinon XF 18mm F2.0 R, performed consistently across our set parameters, and aced our chromatic aberration test. Keeping in mind its pricing (`34,999) and performance across the parameters, we nominate the Fujinon XF 18mm F2.0 as our recommended lens in the fixed focal length lens shootout for mirrorless lenses.
The Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 outperformed its competititors across all parameters except for chromatic aberration. At `84,950, this was the most expensive lens of the lot. However, despite the pricing, we thought it delivered excellent quality images, making this our best buy for the shootout.
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PRO - PROFILE
Hailed as the pioneer in the art and science of digital photography, American photographer Vincent Versace is recognised internationally for his work. He is one of the few photographers who are not just creative but also wellgrounded in the technical side of the art. He was recently in India, for a series of photography workshops organised by Tumbhi in Banaras and Mumbai. During his visit, we had a chance to catch up with the master, and learn the secrets behind his success.
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The beginning
Vincent Versaces first tryst with photography was when he was barely six years old. His uncle Frank, a wedding photographer, when babysitting Vincent, made him take his first trip to the dark room to develop prints. And since that day, Vincent has been hooked. Soon he started saving up for his first camera, and when he was barely 9 years old, he had a picture published in a local newspaper for which he was paid $50. He took up photography in high school, and at 15, when he shot a picture of the waterfalls in the Smokey Mountains, he knew he wanted to be a photographer.
Vincent soon started assisting his uncle, who was a large-format photographer, and then at 17 he shot a wedding. This was going to be a real paid assignment. I charged them $250, but ended up spending $285 on processing it. I was not a very good businessman, he laughed. Soon after that, reading an ad in the newspaper, he took up a job to shoot portraits in a department store during the weekend. I worked for three weeks, but I was told I just
didnt have what it took to be a professional photographer. I was handed a card, and was told to take up a career as a bus boy or do food service, but a career in arts is just not for you, he said. He stuck it out and soon was photographing Hollywood, shooting portfolios, actors headshots and publicity photographs. In 1998, Vincent went on to receive the prestigious Computerworld Smithsonian Award in Media Arts & Entertainment, and
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his work became a part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institutions Museum of American History. Winning the Smithsonian was life changing. The award was for innovation, and it was based on the understanding that all great innovation, meets great resistance. It was basically for finding innovation and cataloguing it. I had come up with a unique idea in digital imaging and printing, which changed the way headshots were done in Hollywood, he said.
Vincent said that winning the Smithsonian opened up a lot of doors for him. Consecutively, I won the Shellenberg Award for fine arts. And it was amazing, because when I had won the Smithsonian, I was so broke that I had to sleep on a friends floor, not even the couch. The only way I could get to Washington to receive the award, was because I had wound up with a ticket, because I happened to have been bumped off by an airline. And overnight, it all changed.
Soon after that I was shooting digital images for Nikon, and also testing inkjet printers for EPSON, he said, adding that at his peak for about 12-15 years, he was shooting 6000 rolls of film a year, of just nothing but black and white portraits, in addition to other fine arts stuff.
Guiding Light
When asked about his preference towards natural or artificial lighting, Vincent used a quote from W. Eugene Smith to answer the question. If you ask me what the best light is, Ill say available light, and quoting Smith, Available light is any damn light that is available.
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The Indian Experience

When asked about his experience in India, he says that he was very happy with the response of budding photographer. He states that the enthusiasm shown by young Indian photographers to learn new things is astounding. During my workshops I had an amazing time. The questions that I was asked were intelligent and well-thought out. The photographers were ready to learn, with no conditions attached, and the enthusiasm is quite refreshing, he said. Vincent said that of all the places he has shot in the world, India is one of the visually richest and most spiritual experiences he has had. He says that he believes that with an environment so vibrant, there should be more photographers emerging out of India. There is just so much here to capture, that you simply walk out of the door and there are unlimited opportunities to see and shoot. Its the most photographyrich environment in the world, and thats why we should see more world-class photographers emerging from this country, he said.
However, I prefer sunlight, because I think its the prettiest light of all. My second choice is hot light, like LED or tungsten light, and my least favourite light would be strobe. There
is obviously an application for strobe, but the light is hard and its too psychic for me. Also, the barrier to entry with strobe light is thousands of dollars, whereas with natural light, you
just have to step outside. Im not adverse to strobes, I do own and use strobe, but the kind of work I do today, I prefer natural light, said Vincent. Talking about his current
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work, Vincent said he simply shoots. Today, I seem to be allowed to cross genres. I can shoot fashion, portraits, commercial, nature, photojournalism and so on. I believe if you are an artist or photographer, you should be able to master every form. Even if you dont like it, you should be able to master it. Which is why when I started resisting artificial light, it became my new best friend. I worked with it, and I know how to use it.
I dont think you take a photograph, a photograph takes you

and white. Colour is fun to play with, but Im considered a better black and white photographer. Black and white is not an after-thought. Even for a good black and white photograph, you need to have a good colour photograph. Because every black and white picture, is seen through the viewfinder and taken in colour, and then converted to black and white, said Vincent, adding that colour can distract from the story, and when you remove the colour youre left with the abstract and the gesture of the story. Black and white tends to be more powerful on a more
On black and white versus colour

When it comes to colour versus black and white, Vincent said his proclivity is black and white, and he also has a book published on the same called From Oz to Kansas. Black and white and colour are the same in digital, but I love black
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personal level. Having just conducted a photo-workshop in a location like Banaras, which is quite colourful, seems to be a conflicting location for a black and white photographer. So when we asked Vincent if he shot Banaras in colour, he said hed rather just shoot
Banaras. I dont think you take a photograph, a photograph takes you. The photographs that are meant to be colour will be colour, and same goes for black and white. There is no one or the other. There is a tendency to want to do that, but I enjoy the freedom to just say yes, he said.
On Image Manipulation
One of the letters we often get is questioning how ethical post-processing is. We decided to ask Vincent his take on the issue. I think its a silly argument, because its basically a digital darkroom. When its overdone is the problem.
Weapons of Choice
One of Nikons founding brand ambassadors, Vincent informed that he carries ve cameras at all times, when he is out to shoot, which include a Nikon D4, two Nikon D800 cameras, of which one is converted to infrared, a Nikon D600, and a Nikon D1. He carries three batteries for each camera. Vincent says that he sees lenses as brushes, as they look different and serve different purposes in the art of photography. Among the lenses, the Nikkor 70-210mm is his most prized lens. Besides that, he uses 24-120mm, 70-200mm F2.8, 70-200mm F4.5, 80-400mm, 24-120mm, 28-300mm, 70-180mm macrozoom and 135mm depth control lens.
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Didnt you dodge and burn, use push and pull process in the dark room? All of that is analogue photoshop. So is the work of Jerry Uelsmann, one of the greatest photographers of our time who used multiple negatives and dozen enlargers, not valid? My job is to create a vision of my moment. The best photograph is which you saw through the pentaprism, and it will never look the exact same in picture. Whether the print you see is one layer or thirtyseven, if you like it, then the job is done, he said.
Then and Now

Vincent is one of the photographers who shot in the era of film, and then translated to digital. He said he was always waiting for digital to be invented. We asked him if the art of photography is undervalued with digital photography going to smartphones. I love where we are today; the drawback is we sometimes give in to goodenough. I dont think the art is being undervalued, but the bar
of exceptional has lowered for many. I think people find more artistic value in photography, than they ever did, as it is now more accessible. In the days of film, you had a picture of the communion, high school, the prom etc. Today, people have 300 pictures of their lunch, he laughed. Vincent also added that the competition has become fiercer now. Back in the day, you could just float. But today thats not possible. With digital, you cannot get lazy, and if you dont like change, youre going to like your relevancy even less. Today, you have to constantly evolve, and thats a good thing, he said.
For the budding photographer

We asked Vincent to give some advice to upcoming and budding photographers, and one of his first advices was having tenacity. Be tenacious. Even if other people tell you that its not good, if you think its good, keep going; thats
your voice. Another advice would be, just shoot. There was a time in my life, when I wanted to quit, but Nancy Carr, VP of Kodak, told me that I cannot and this is what I have to keep doing. I kept shooting, and thats what has got me here today. Also remember, the currency of a photographer is a photograph. Photographers, who dont shoot, are not photographers. You need to take that camera and shoot every day. Involve in a photographic process, whether capturing or manipulating, work on an image every day, he concluded. -TEXT: Abhishek Desai
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Mumbai pretty much skips autumn and winter altogether. We move from a brilliant monsoon, quite possibly the best season in Mumbai (though some will disagree), to an apology of a winter. And then the summer hits. Summers in Mumbai are largely unbearable, unless youre the kind that likes being in an air-conditioned room all season long, and get out only at night when it cools down a bit. With the exception of school children whore oblivious to the weather, I doubt anyone is happy about summer in Mumbai. Seouls weather, on the other hand, was perfect. While I did hear a few complaints from the locals that it was beginning to get cold, I was thoroughly enjoying it. Id never seen the colours of fall, and the parks of South Korea were going mad with colours, with every conceivable hue of red and yellow. An absolute feast for the eyes! We stayed at Ilsan, a satellite city located northwest of Seoul. Planned in order to alleviate housing shortages in the city of Seoul, Ilsan has neatly paved tree lined roads and is quite well planned for a satellite city. Ilsan is home to Lake Park,
possibly the largest artificial lake in Asia, and features several recreational facilities such as a promenade road, a bicycle path, inline skating, walking, and even a jogging trail that encircles the lake. Lake Park was colourful and photography friendly.
Seoul comes alive at night with all the pretty lights and shooting at night around Ilsan and Seoul with the Nikon D800 and a 35mm f1.4 lens was an absolute joy. The camera works just the way you want it to in low light. Sure, the lens has its
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disadvantages, like its inability to zoom in, but it yields brilliant picture quality. Since we had little time, as opposed to shooting the standard tourist spots, I just walked about trying to soak everything in. Insadong was an excellent place to do just that; wander about with a camera. Insadong
is a dong or neighbourhood of the Jong-gu district of the South Korean city of Seoul. The main street, Insadong-gil, is connected to a number of alleys that lead deeper into the district, with modern galleries, tea shops, quaint restaurants and cafes, serving everything from Korean to Italian and Indian
food. At one point, Insadong was the largest market for antiques and artworks in Korea. The street is well known to both foreigners and locals, and is representative of the cultural history of Seoul. The atmosphere is a mixture of the historical and modern, and it is a must visit if youre ever in Seoul. We visited the beautiful Cheonggye stream in Seoul at night, among other places. People seemed to be having a ball, pouring out of bars and nightclubs, crowding around the stream clicking photos with their phones for their Instagram and Facebook pages. Seoul is densely populated but the streets somehow didnt seem crowded at all, perhaps because we were out rather late in the day. In fact, Seoul is noted for its population density, which apparently is almost twice of New York. A last minute change of plans led to us having to cancel our trip to the Korean Demilitarized Zone, a strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula that serves as a buffer zone between North and South Korea. The legitimacy of this border is not accepted by either side, as both states claim to be the legitimate government of the entire peninsula.
Nearly all of Seouls residents are Korean, with a small fraction of Chinese, Japanese, and expatriate minorities. The two major religions in Seoul are Christianity and Buddhism. Koreans are warm, everwelcoming people, making you feel completely at ease despite the language barriers. Even with the limited time, Id made a friend in a local, Kim, who showed us an awesome night on the town. We didnt get the time we needed in Seoul. Im not sure about the rest of the group I was travelling with, but I secretly did harbour a wish to stay back, which sadly wasnt an option this time around. It will hopefully happen another time, and perhaps a visit to some of the other provinces of South Korea as well. No harm in wishing now, huh?! TeXt And ImaGes: GeORGe KURien
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olour photography became commonplace by the 1960s, and yet, black and white photography had not disappeared, and wasnt seen as inferior, or as a limitation. The loss of colour helps focus attention on other important graphic elements like line, shape, form and texture. Without the distractions of colour, your eye is automatically drawn to recognise the individuality and uniqueness of the subject. Here are a few tips that could help you with your black and white photography.
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Pay attention to composition

Shooting black and white as opposed to colour calls for a shift in your way of seeing and a change in your graphic priorities in the composition of an image. Without colour, irrespective of the content, your images depend on the compositional elements of line, shape, form, and texture, besides the various tones between dark and light. You can choose to emphasise one of these elements, as a photographer. How you use edges and lines to divide your frame and interact with each other and guide the viewers eye is where your skill as a photographer comes in. Attention to the form and shape of your subject is important. The form of an object is essentially a three dimensional quality, unlike the objects shape, which is a two dimensional quality.
Shoot RAW
If your camera allows it, you should shoot RAW. This gives you the most control over your images in the post-production phase of converting your colour images into black and white. There are various benefits to shooting in RAW. Parameters like sharpness, contrast, colour modes, white balance, all can be adjusted after your shot has been taken. The loss of detail is negligible while adjusting these parameters, as compared to adjusting them with a JPEG. Whats more, by shooting in RAW, you can change your mind if the photo you shot wasnt as good in black and white as youd initially hoped it would be!
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Shoot colour
In-camera black and white, although the fastest means of converting your image, is the least flexible. Particularly, saving your image as a monochrome JPEG means you wont be able to access separate RGB channels at a later stage if you wished to.
Attention to tone
Its important to train your eyes to see the world in tones of grey. Certain photos may look brilliant in colour, like a flower for example, but when converted to mono,
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when the colours are reproduced as the same tone of grey, the result might be a rather dull photograph. Good black and white photography exploits the difference in tone between elements in a scene. Tonal contrast is especially important in black and white photography. Outdoors, direct sunlight creates hard shadows offering plenty of scenes for images with strong contrast. The quality and direction of light are important factors that influence the amount of contrast in a scene. Contrast levels can have a profound effect on the mood you want to set with your photographs.
PHOTO: Steve DSouza
Choosing the right subjects

Classic subjects for black and white treatment include documentary, landscape, and even portraiture. Travel photography can also, to an extent, lend itself to a documentary style approach. Portraits are often stronger in black and white too, because when stripped of colour, the emphasis is on character and expression.
promising subjects. Photographs rich in textures and detailed sceneries make for interesting pictures.
Controlling noise
The ISO number indicates the sensitivity of your cameras image sensor. A higher number indicates higher sensitivity. Directly proportional to the ISO number, however, is noise. While shooting black and white, use the lowest ISO possible, as with high ISOs, the noise in your image becomes obvious. TeXt aNd IMages: George kUrieN
Patterns and textures

Keep an eye out for recurring themes and study patterns. Your citys architecture has a host of
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ith 130 million users around the world, Instagram is no foreign word to anyone who has a Smartphone. This photo-app has become pretty much everyones go-to camera, helping even a layman channel his inner photographer. But is it possible to click professional photographs with Instagram? Yes, read
on to find out how, and get the full low-down on Instagram. While Instagram does not give you advanced DSLR options like aperture, shutter speed, white balance and the like, there are other tips, tricks and techniques a photographer can put to use to make their Instagram pictures look professional.
Choosing the right subject

We have seen endless clich shots of meals, coffee mugs and bathroom-selfies on Instagram. Now, its time for you to go out and choose more interesting subjects. Instagram can best document your daily life, so whether its your everyday commute on the busy local trains or a visit to the local market, the city is bustling with ample photographic opportunities for you. If youre on a vacation, shooting an imposing historical structure is interesting, but take it to the next-level, look out for architectural details that represent the culture. Explore the narrow lanes and shoot intriguing local landmarks and try to capture the essence of the city.
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Composition
Clouds and high-rise buildings make good subjects, but use your composition skills to get the best out of a shot. One of the best ways to make a photograph pleasing to the eye is using the Rule of Thirds. It gives character to the picture, making it look more dynamic.
What is the Rule of Thirds?
The thumb-rule of composition, it basically means to divide a picture in nine equal parts, and then placing the important elements in the pictures at the intersection of the lines or along the lines. Its one of the best ways to enhances your composition, and make the subject more interesting, than if it was simply placed in the centre.
How to use it on Instagram
Instagram provides an in-app feature called Grid. While shooting, if you tap the small grid on the top bar, it automatically divides the screen into nine equal parts. You can use this live grid overlay as a guide to align your pictures straight, and place the subject along the lines. If youre opening a picture through Instagram, the scale and crop gives you a permanent grid, which can be used for applying Rule of Thirds and balancing the picture.
Tip for shooting animals:

If youre shooting a dog on the street or a pet cat, remember what a wise photographer once said, The best way to shoot an animal is to get down on its level. Dont be afraid to get on your knees, and try different angles, in true wildlife photography style.
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Focussing and Depth of Field

Instagram does not allow one to adjust the aperture settings, so giving your images depth of field can seem impossible. But with selective focussing and a few simple steps, you can manifest the appearance of depth of field in the picture. 1) Focussing: If youre shooting on an iPhone, then while clicking a picture with Instagram manually tap and hold the screen on your point of interest in the frame. This will focus the camera at the object of your interest, instead of focussing at the unwanted elements in the frame, and will even lock the exposure, helping you control the light. 2) Radial/Linear Blur: In the Instagram app, tap the drop icon on the top bar, and youll get two options of Radial or Linear blur. You can use either of these options, depending on your subject, for selective blurring. Selective blurring will help you give the illusion of shallow depth of field in your picture. Once you select either of the two, then tap and drag the transparent area to the point of your choice in the frame. You can even expand or reduce the area of focus, by tapping and dragging the white guides. Once done, you can see the picture has shallow depth of field, blurring out the unwanted elements, and placing the focus on the subject.
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Choosing the right filter

The majority of Instagrams popularity can be attributed to its range of fancy filters. But not every filter you use will suit your photograph, and quite often it can flatten your picture than flatter it. This is especially common when clicking food pictures with Instagram. Here are some tips on how and when to use each filter.
Warmer filters
If you want some warmth in your picture use Amaro, Rise, Earlybird, Toaster and Hefe. While Amaro adds a tinge of extra light to the centre, Rise softens the picture and adds a sunny tint. Toaster is best use with outdoor shots and Hefe provides good saturation and contrast. Filters like Mayfair will give the image a slight pinkish tone and a washed out appearance, whereas Nashville will give a pinkish rose-like tint with softened low contrast. 1977 brightens the pictures and gives reddish-pink tint, whereas Kelvin gives an overall glow, but can sometimes be too harsh.
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Cooler filters
When you feel your pictures need some cool tones, use a filter like Hudson, it will reduce the warmth and add cooler tints. Its best used for architectural shots. Brannan filter gives greyish tint to the image, and can be used to give a metallic appearance. Walden gives a slightly bluish tint to the pictures, whereas Sutro can be used if youre playing with darker colours like brown and purple.
Contrast and saturation
X-Pro II is the best filter if you want a highcontrast image and it especially works with powerful coloured subjects, as it enhances the colours. Lo-fi gives a great amount of saturation and is best used for food photography. Hefe will give both high contrast and saturation, making the picture vibrant. For low-contrast, opt for Nashville, or Sierra, which give a cloudy faded appeal to the picture.
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Quick tip
You can use Instagram on previously edited pictures to enhance them, and even use two or three filters on an image, for a unique output. Once you have applied a filter to the image and saved it, open the saved image via Instagram and apply another filter. Play around till you get the desired effect.
Lo-Fi
Black and White filters
Instagram has two monochrome filters, Willow and Inkwell. Willow provides ample contrast and adds a slight glowing translucent border around the image, Inkwell lacks the slight purple tone of Willow, and adds slight exposure.
While Instagram is definitely no replacement for your DSLR camera, it can certainly come handy to click intriguing pictures on the go. With these tips combined with a creative eye, you can get the best out of the app.
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Blending
PHOTO: Carlos Resende
ave you tried shooting a photograph in which you would need to use a long shutter speed in order to get a subject in sharp focus while the other elements are blurred due to its motion? For example, while shooting a boat in a lake, you would like to focus on the boat and not on the water. In this case, you will decrease the shutter speed to make the water appear blurry. Since the boat is in motion along with the water, the final image will show movement of the boat. Your best bet is to create a composite to get the final resultant image. One of the most popular techniques is blending exposures by taking bracketed exposures of the same composition and then blending them to show details in the highlights, mid tones and shadows of the final resultant image. This technique may employ changing of the ISO or aperture or shutter speed. In this article, we will deal with blending shutter speeds, which is similar to exposure blending, but instead of combining exposures, we will blend different parts of the frame that are taken with different shutter speeds. Heres a few tips that will help you create a unique image with shutter blending You would need a DSLR camera with a tripod and Neutral Density (ND) filters; a remote shutter trigger could be helpful too. Make sure the lens you use for these types of photographs is wide enough to include the entire frame and have an adequate zoom so that you can crop into the frame when needed. A kit lens should suffice to create such images. A sturdy tripod with rubber feet or metal spikes is ideal to get a steady shot. While shooting
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shutter-bracketed shots during daylight or bright conditions, it is not possible to lower the shutter speed to capture motion in the frame, and this is when the ND filter comes into use. ND filter is a dark piece of glass which reduces all wavelengths of light by a certain amount depending on the grade of the filter. Think of ND filters as sunglasses for the camera to cut the amount of light entering it. This technique of shutter blending works well for frames which have various subjects moving at different speeds. The most commonly used example is one that uses a lake, sea, river, etc. along with the clouds in the sky. The long shutter speed gives the water a misty look and gives the clouds a streak in the sky. Note that this
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effect looks more appealing in grayscale. Compose your shot keeping in mind the vantage point from where you are shooting. Ensure that the position where you mount the tripod is safe and away from the water. Set the camera to a low ISO, shoot in camera RAW mode and switch the camera to Shutter priority mode (Tv). This will give you control of the shutter speed, while the camera keeps the exposure constant by changing the aperture settings by itself. Keep changing the shutter speed to get the desired results. Use a slower shutter speed to create the blur effect on water. In case you wish to capture detail in the sky or a moving subject, then use a faster shutter speed to capture its detail. Once you have finished shooting,
open the images on a post-processing software, and place the two exposures on different layers. Mask out the parts you wish to conceal, this brings out the details in the lower layer. Once you have achieved the desired result, merge the layers and duplicate it. You can further edit this new layer by adjusting the level, curve, contrast or even converting it into grayscale image. You can experiment with this technique, but the entire process of creating such images requires some prior visualisation of what you want. So, keep scouting for a good subject and location, follow the above steps accordingly, and you will have an impressive image before you. TeXt: SteVe DsouZa
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Vanishing Point
y the term Vanishing Point any photographer or designer would guess that it refers to perspective. For this months Photoshop tutorial we are going to take you through a few basic steps on how to use the Vanishing Point filter. This tutorial will help you master the basics of creating a
perspective on any image. We noted that many of our readers had an issue in achieving a perfect result in getting the right perspective on to an image while editing. This filter is effective when you want to implement an image onto the image with a vanishing point.
Step 1
Before we start, you need to choose the right image to work with. As mentioned before, the Vanishing Point filter is all about perspective. This filter is one of the simplest methods of keeping that perspective perfect. Import the source image, which has a nice vanishing point to it. We chose a picture that can be easily followed throughout the tutorial.
Step 2
Once you have imported the picture, you can add an interesting graphic with direction. We quickly created a graphic for the train, with horizontal stripes, as perspective works well with stripes. So in this step we created a new layer, and filled it with brown (you can choose any colour).
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Step 3
Select the Rectangular Marquee Tool (M) and run along from one end to the other end making a stripe.
Step 4
Once you make the stripe with the Rectangular Marquee Tool, you can fill that selection with black or any other desired colour. Create a new layer for the stripes.
Step 5
Here you can see that we have duplicated the first black stripe, creating more number of stripes. Once you are happy with the stripes, select all the stripe layers and Merge all of them together in a group.
Step 6
Just to give some scope to the flat stripe graphic, we gave it a vignette effect by using the Burn and Dodge Tool.
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Step 7
Press Ctrl and click on to the stripe layer thumbnail for the selection to be made. Once that is done, press Ctrl+C to copy the image.
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Once the stripe image is copied, deselect the selection by pressing Ctrl+D and hide the layer.
Step 9
In this step you create a new layer, and name it Vanishing Point.
Step 10
Make sure the layer Vanishing Point is selected, and go to Filter Vanishing Point (Alt+Ctrl+V)
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Step 11
As you can see in the image, the Vanishing Point filter workspace opens up and the selection of the train is made on which the stripe layer will sit on.
Step 12
If you remember, we copied the stripe layer, so now is the time to paste it. So press Ctrl+P to paste the stripes on to the Vanishing point window. Once it is pasted, you click and drag the stripes on to the selected plane. You will notice that the stripes automatically take shape on the plane giving the exact perspective on the train.
Step 13
We just thought of playing around with the stripes in this step. So we selected a few stripes and gave a lighter colour to it, we matched it to the colour of the train. This was done to add some interest to the eye, as well as blend it with the train.
Step 14
Keeping the Vanishing Point layer selected change the Blend Mode of the stripes, just to make it blend on to the train. We were happy with Subtract as our Blend Mode, but you can be creative and play around.
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Step 15
We added a Layer Mask to the Vanishing Point, and selected the Brush tool with 0% hardness and a size of 400px. We then just brushed the sharp edges of the stripes to smoothen or give it a feather effect. This just blends the stripes well on to the train. You can try the Vanishing Point filter with fonts and other images too.
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ny photographer, professional, semiprofessional or amateur, can never stress enough on the importance of getting a sharp, in-focus photograph. There are far too many tools and techniques employed in order to achieve sharp photographs. There is even a
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debate as to how sharp should a photograph actually be. On the other hand, photos which are not sharp, out of focus or blurry are not quite considered as an ideal image. Blurring a photograph could be done for a variety of reasons, to conceal regular shapes and patterns that have interesting colours, to give
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a feeling of motion, to create a sense of curiosity, to evoke nostalgic memories or to show the departure of someone. Sharpness of the image depends on many factors like, the quality of glass, whether the subject is in focus, or even the amount of post-processing done on an image. Photographs
in which the subject is blurred can be attributed to motion blur, wherein the subject or the camera moves during the exposure which gives the appearance of the subject being in motion. But we are trying to deliberately defocus images while shooting them which results in soft, dreamy photographs. This technique of shooting out-of-focus images has more to do with the aesthetics of photography. However, there is no right or wrong way of achieving such results. We will share with you few techniques that will give you a better understanding of shooting such photographs. You do not need any sort of special equipment
to get such results, a simple DSLR or compact camera which allows you to shoot and focus manually. Here are a few pointers to creating blurred photographs.
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Subject and Composition

Choose a subject that is simple and visually strong. Avoid populating the frame, this will make the picture look busy and furthermore defocussing it will make it look more confusing. Silhouettes, textures and patterns are all devices that work quite well in simple compositions. Use simple compositional techniques such as the rule of thirds, where you place the point of interest on either of the intersection points
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of the tic-tac-toe gridlines on the frame. Use colours creatively to get better results; the key is to be really selective about how you isolate and frame your subjects to exclude unwanted colours. Converging lines give a sense of perspective and depth, drawing the viewer into the image.
to see if they look right. Avoid making the image look too fuzzy as it would not contain any detail on it, so find a right focus point that gives you the blur look while letting the viewer recognise the subject.
Aperture setting is another aspect that makes a difference to your images. A wider aperture gives you a more blurred image, while a smaller aperture opening results in a more defined but defocussed
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Camera settings
The settings you use while shooting a defocused image is the same while shooting a regular photograph which is in focus. However, you will need to keep your camera in the manual focus mode where you have control over focussing. Switch the camera to manual focus, and focus on a point well beyond or before your subject. Review your blurry pictures on the LCD
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image. Combine the aperture setting along with the focus point to get the desired result. You can use this technique while shooting during daytime. However, this technique can help create some amazing photographs at night. Experiment with bokeh and try including them in the composition of the final image. After you have shot your images, use post-processing software to tweak the images. Try different tones such as sepia or cross-process. The key to getting good images is to step out and shoot, and it applies to this technique as well. The more you shoot, the better you will understand the technique and process while creating artistic blurry photos. TeXt: steVe dsouZa
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e it for web or photographs, fonts have a unique way of highlighting and complementing the message on any graphic. In this article, we are going to show how to take advantage of using fonts, but in a creative way. Many of us love photographs that stand out in delivering a message and
fonts help describe information in detail. What we plan to do is, take a simple photo and add a specified font to the image. The reason behind this exercise is to highlight how fonts can be used to creatively. If you are considering in moving away from the usual method of presenting a
photograph, then this article might strike your interest. It is quite a simple process, with no complications involved. However, there are a few tips that need to be considered before and while creating an image along with a font. This project is fun to work with, but one
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needs to have an eye for both photography, as well as a selection of the right font. The font needs to blend with the mood of the photograph. Similarly, not all photographs tend to go well with this idea. Only a few selected photographs can pull off the adding or blending of a font. But more than the photograph you will need to actually do a brief research on fonts. Once you know what your final output should look like, you can start creating a perspective with the font. While choosing a font you will need to have a clear idea about the placement, as it is a key point in maintaining the mood of the photograph. The font should not become a disturbance or hindrance to the whole image. In fact, it should add perspective to the subject in the photo. Ensure the placement is kept to areas that are not too crowded. The font should be placed keeping in mind how you want the audience to react when they see it. Selecting a font is by itself a skill, so you actually need to widen the borders of a photographer and have an eye for design too. It can be a good exercise for one to keep in touch with the ethics of design and graphic. The best approach is to consider
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the typeface that gives a vibe that will complement photograph. To keep it lively, you will need to try typing out the letters to keep the focus on the feel. A font can actually speak for itself, and you would want fonts that mesh well with the rest of the photo elements. Once you have decided on the font, there are several other things you can do to personalise it. Note that each font has its own typeface and individual letter spacing style, and at times on large resolution photographs, the distance between the letters can be wrong, and you may need to change the distance if they are too close or too far apart. You can also be creative with each letter, and can reverse or free transform one or two letters to give it a unique style. Another technique you can try is to test around with different colours, change the thickness of the letters, or do both. Without much knowledge of the subject, this might be a difficult task to pull off. Putting this project to test, you ultimately will also get to know more about font styles, and what they really mean. At the end of the day, this is a fun project to experiment with both photos and fonts. When the image is done in the right way, you will see that how much of a difference a font can make to a photograph.
Always remember that this experiment can be done only with certain images. The main reason for this is because the exercise involves both creativity and spacing. Spacing is one of the major aesthetic skills in design. Hence, select a photograph which allows you to be creative in the available space, to get the right result. Photos that are crowded and cluttered will just not sit well with an additional font. You really would not like your image to be all over the place and too chaotic. Rather, it should add to the perspective and keep the originality of the image.
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CAMERA REVIEW
Look body and feel
From the outside, everything about the Nikon P7800 looks very appealing. It looks like a prosumer camera which seems to have that retro black look yet gives the impression that it means business. The camera has the look of a quintessential Jaguar car from the outside, but somehow feels like a pintsized compact when you get closer. The camera does feel extremely light because of its composite body, but owing to this it also feels very flimsy and plastic-like. As compared to the P7700, the new P7800 features an electronic viewfinder, six levels of brightness adjustments for the monitor and a minor increase in the weight of the same. Apart from this there doesnt seem to be any substantial change to the camera. The P7800 features dedicated buttons for most of the functions, emphasising that its meant for an advanced amateur or a secondary camera option for professionals. The
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believe the job of a reviewer is not to provide details about what is good or great about the product but to highlight its shortcomings, especially considering the space constraints with content. So when I decided to review the Nikon P7800, I wanted to focus on what made my process of using the camera cumbersome, rather than speak about the quality that Nikon products are known to deliver. Lets be honest, being one of the foremost brands in the imaging industry it is pretty much a given that the P7800 will deliver the image quality and performance that its expected to. So let us put it through the paces to see how it performs.
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as aperture priority to the user, including the option of choosing to shoot in raW format.
Electronic View Finder (EVF)

The most noticeable difference as compared to its predecessor, and some of the other cameras in the same segment, includes the EVF. But I personally didnt find the experience of shooting with the EVF very pleasant for numerous reasons. There are tiny things that make using the P7800 a laborious task. For instance, I felt that the EVF doesnt represent the colours in the frame accurately, which might result in the user over or under compensating for the same while shooting. The absence of a sensor to activate EVF means that one has to press the dedicated button every time they want to use it. Whereas the same button has to be pressed again to activate the LCD monitor to preview the picture shot using EVF, which might make one loose any photo-ops while shooting fast-paced action. Although one can preview the image shot in the EVF itself, I am not really sure how that would pan out with the users, as the EVF doesnt accurately reproduce the colours.
Performance
right side of the camera is dominated from top to bottom by neatly laid out buttons that are easily accessible. the P7800 is the new Canon G16 (launched sometime in August), the Sony RX100 and RX100 II. These have become immensely popular with consumers and feature the 1-inch sensor similar to that of the Nikon 1 series. The lens is exactly the same as its predecessor, with a 7.1x optical zoom device offering the equivalent of 28-200mm in 35mm terms. At the widest point of the lens, an f/2.0 aperture is offered but it doesnt quite compete with the likes of the Canon G16 and Sony RX100 II, which both offer f/1.8 optics. But the optical zoom of the camera is worth mentioning here, as it might come in handy for users. One of the things that I really liked in the P7800 is the range of control that one can have over the camera. It offers fullmanual control, as well as semi-automatic options such The first thing that you notice about the cameras performance is that it provides great detail both in-camera and on the computer screen. There was a slight change in colour reproduction which probably could be because of the display colours on the LCD monitor. It was only at times when images were captured at 6x and above, there was a degradation in sharpness and overall image quality. The camera also performed well in low-light conditions, by
Competitors and Features

As mentioned earlier, the new P7800 doesnt really feature anything different from the P7700. The camera still boasts of a 12 million-pixel resolution sensor along with the same physical size of 1/1.7 inch. The primary competitor for
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Effective pixels Image sensor Lens 12.2 million 1/1.7-in. type CMOS; total pixels: approx. 12.76 million NIKKOR lens with 7.1x optical zoom, 6.0-42.8 mm (35mm [135] format equivalent: 28-200 mm); f/2-4 Up to 4x (35mm [135] format equivalent: approx. 800 mm) Lens shift [W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to , Macro close-up mode: Approx. 2 cm (0.8 in.) to 7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot, vari-angle TFT LCD monitor with antireection coating SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards 12M [4000 x 3000], 8M [3264 x 2448], 4M [2272 x 1704], 2M [1600 x 1200], VGA [640 x 480], 3:2 [3984 x 2656], 16:9 9M [3968 x 2232], 1:1 [3000 x 3000] ISO 80-1600 (Auto), ISO 3200/Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400); (Manual setting is enabled in P/S/A/M exposure modes) Hi-Speed USB Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (supplied), MH-24 Battery Charger (supplied), EH-5b AC Adapter (used in combination with the Power Connector EP-5A) (optional) Approx. 350 shots with EN-EL14 battery Approx. 118.5 x 77.5 x 50.4 mm (4.7 x 3.1 x 2.0 in.) excluding projections Approx. 399 g (14.1 oz) with battery and SD memory card EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-24 Battery Charger, UC-E16 USB Cable, AN-CP22 Camera Strap, ViewNX 2 CD EH-5b AC Adapter and EP-5A power connector, EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable, Speedlights (SB-910, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, SB-300, SB-R200), SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander, HN-CP17 Lens Hood, 40.5 NC 40.5mm screw-on lter, ME-1 Stereo Microphone, Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a, ML-L3 Remote Control, MC-DC2 Remote Cord, WR-R10 / WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controller, GP-1A GPS Unit, AH-CP1 Hand Strap
capturing details even in areas that seem dark.
Conclusion
Although the camera feels a bit dull due to some issues, everything about the P7800 screams attention to detail. Its design, the carefully placed function buttons, the adjustment dials, among other things, makes using the camera a pleasant experience. I like the fact that the camera provides the same aperture and shutter adjustment dials found on Nikon DSLRs, which will make it very convenient for Nikon users. But at `27,995 I felt that the camera was steeply priced. Yes, it delivers great images quality but falls short of some tiny titbits, which can make it tiresome to use. Text: Bhavya Desai Images: AJay Singh
ISO performance
The camera has a good range of ISO settings, like a full Auto Mode and A/ISO Modes (example: A/ISO 80-400). This programmes the camera to keep the Auto ISO between ISO 80 and ISO 400. Hence, allowing the user to get better images even in low light situations. The ISO ranges from ISO 80 to ISO 3200, from the results in the ISO test, we found that images shot at ISO 800 can be used to make large size prints. However, at ISO 1600 we could find degradation in sharpness and colour. Overall, we concluded that the Nikon Coolpix P7800 was a fairly good performer.
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What I didnt like

It seems a tad bit odd that the P7800 doesnt feature an inbuilt Wi-Fi to transfer images or the possibility of uploading them directly to various platforms. The absence of a touchscreen is also something that the users might not like especially since most of the DSLRs also sport the same feature these days.
Look, body and feel rating

Neat and professional button layout, average build quality
Battery life of still shooting Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Supplied accessories Optional accessories
Performance rating
Excellent image quality under all lighthing conditions, great manual controls, poor EVF
What I liked
I really liked the neat layout and the serious look of the camera. The fact that there is an EVF makes it good, although there has been a lot of hoopla that has been made about its sensor. I personally felt that the image quality of the P7800 was nothing short of stunning under any lighting condition.
Overall rating
Great performance at a steep price: no wifi and its EVF sensor make it a tad cumbersome to use.
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