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Fujifilm Announces New Lens
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XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR lens,
expected to be launched in May,
2021. It is reportedly, the 39th lens
in Fujifilm’s line of interchangeable
lenses, made exclusively for the X Series
family of mirrorless digital cameras.
The lens utilises three aspherical lenses
and an extra-low dispersion (ED) lens
out of its 15 lens elements, spread
across 9 groups, to minimise chromatic
and comatic aberration. It has a 35
mm equivalent focal length of 27 mm
and can reportedly achieve focus on
subjects 11 cm away from the front
lens element.
Sony Announces New Additions to
Xperia Series Smartphones
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S ony has announced two new
additions to its Xperia 1 and 5
flagships series line-ups with the Xperia
1 III and Xperia 5 III.
The variable telephoto lens on each of
the new Xperia models allows for quick
focus when switching between the 70
mm and 105 mm lenses. This setup is
paired with a dual PD sensor and dual
PDAF capabilities across the entire focal
range. The smartphones offer a total of
four focal lengths viz. 16 mm, 24 mm,
70 mm and 105 mm and feature Zeiss
optics calibrated specifically for Xperia.
Object tracking has been upgraded with
Real-time Tracking and both models
offer continuous AF that performs
AF / AE calculations at up to 60 times
per second. The BIONZ X processor
enables users to shoot in low-light
scenarios in Burst Mode.
The smartphones feature the
Photography Pro function and were
reportedly developed to mirror the
manual controls available in the Alpha
series cameras including ISO, shutter
speed, EV Indicator, Raw support plus
a dedicated shutter button. The Xperia
1 III features a 6.5” 21:9 CinemaWide
4K HDR OLED display with a 120Hz
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It uses an internal autofocus (AF)
system, driven by a powerful linear
motor, to provide fast, accurate, and
near-silent AF. From the lens’ minimum
object distance (MOD) of 20 cm to
infinity, the focussing group of lens
elements travels a total of 2.5 mm.
The lens has a 62 mm filter thread,
measures 7.56 cm in length, and weighs
370 g. It has weather-resistant seals at
eight locations along the lens barrel,
making it resistant to dust, moisture,
and temperatures as low as 14°F
(-10°C) when used with a weather-
resistant X-Series digital camera. It is
also designed with an A (Auto) Position
Refresh rate while Xperia 5 III offers
a 6.1” 21:9 CinemaWide HDR OLED
display with a 120Hz Refresh rate. They
also feature Dolby Atmos sound tuned
in collaboration with Sony Pictures
Entertainment. Other features include
ability to adjust white balance, a 3.5 mm
headphone jack, a new Audio equaliser,
V.C. microphone and Heat Suppression
Lock to lock the aperture ring into
the A position, preventing accidental
movement. The Fujinon XF 18 mm
f/1.4 R LM WR Lens is expected to
be available in late May, 2021 at a
manufacturer’s suggested retail price of
USD 999.
power control. It also includes a range of
new features such as UI improvements
for controlled workflow, ability to
review and organise footage with clip
playback etc.
The smartphones are powered
by Qualcomm Kryo 680 CPU and
Qualcomm Adreno 660 GPU and come
with a 4,500mAh battery that charges
up to 50 percent in 30 minutes with the
included charger XZQ-UC1.
The Xperia 1 III features a frosted glass
on the back and a blasted metal frame,
with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on the
display, while the Xperia 5 III features
Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on the rear and
the display with a sleek mirror-glass
finish and a robust metal frame. Both
models also feature IP65/68 water
resistance and protection against dust.
The Xperia 1 III will be available in
Frosted Black and Frosted Purple
colours and shipped with Android 11,
while the Xperia 5 III will be available
in Black and Green colours and shipped
with Android 11 as well. As of now,
no pricing and availability related
information has been shared by
the company.
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Photography Awards Winners
T he World Photography
Organisation has
announced the overall
winners of the Sony World
Photography Awards 2021.
The Photographer of the
Year title and accompanying
USD 25,000 cash prize
and range of Sony digital
imaging kit was awarded
to the documentarian Craig
Easton (United Kingdom)
for his series ‘Bank Top’.
Also announced are the ten
category winners alongside
the overall winners of the
Open, Student and Youth
competitions.
Winning photographers of
the Professional competition
are Tomáš Vocelka (Czech
Republic) for his series
Eternal Hunting Grounds
(Architecture and Design
category), Mark Hamilton
Gruchy (United Kingdom)
for his series The Moon
Revisited (Creative category),
Vito Fusco (Italy) for his
series The Killing Daisy
(Documentary Projects
category), Simone Tramonte
(Italy) for his series Net-zero
Transition (Environment
category), Majid Hojjati
(Islamic Republic of
Iran) for his series Silent
Neighbourhoods (Landscape
category), Laura Pannack
(United Kingdom) for
her submission Portfolio
Overview (Portfolio
category), Craig Easton
(United Kingdom) for his
series Bank Top (Portraiture
category), Anas Alkharboutli
(Syrian Arab Republic) for his
series Sport and Fun Instead
of War and Fear (Sport
category), Peter Eleveld
(Netherlands) for his series
Still Life Composition, Shot on
Wet Plate (Still Life category)
and Luis Tato (Spain) for his
series Locust Invasion in East
Africa (Wildlife and Nature
category). Tamary Kudita
(Zimbabwe) won the Open
Photographer of the Year
2021 title along with a USD
5,000 cash prize. Coenraad
Heinz Torlage (South Africa)
of the Stellenbosch Academy
of Design and Photography
was awarded Student
Photographer of the Year
2021, winning EUR 30,000
worth of Sony photography
equipment for his institution.
Pubarun Basu (India) won
Youth Photographer of the
Year 2021 for his image ‘No
Escape from Reality’ and
Graciela Iturbide (Mexico)
was awarded this year’s
Outstanding Contribution to
Photography award.

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Z Y Optics has
announced the
launch of four different
T1.0 cinema lenses.
They are the 17 mm
and 25 mm in Micro
Four Thirds mount,
35 mm in Canon RF,
Fujifilm X, Sony E and
Micro Four Thirds
mount and 50 mm in
Canon EF and Arri lenses come with a other hand, is designed
PL Mount. Micro Four Thirds for full frame EF/PL
mount, making them cinema cameras. The
The lenses are a compact option for company says that it is
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and lightweight, with E2 and Pocket4k. The add more focal lengths
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Ricoh Announces
New D-SLR Camera
R icoh has announced the Pentax K-3
Mark III, a new flagship model in its
APS-C format D-SLR camera series.
The Mark III incorporates a back-
illuminated CMOS image sensor
with approximately 25.73 effective
megapixels, coupled with an AA (anti-
aliasing)-filter-free optical design. It
boasts of a super-high sensitivity of
ISO 1,600,000 and features a newly
developed SAFOX 13 autofocus system
with 101 focus sensors. Its new optical
viewfinder reportedly, delivers a nearly
100% field of view and magnification of
approximately 1.05 times. With a newly
developed high-refraction glass prism,
the viewfinder provides a wide field
of view equivalent to that of a full-
frame SLR.
Samyang to Release Two New Prime Lenses
S amyang has posted a teaser on
its Facebook page regarding
the introduction of two new
astrophotography lenses, including a
full-frame lens and an APS-C lens.
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The camera’s compact, rugged body
is dustproof and weather resistant
and features Pentax’s five-axis shake-
reduction (SR) system. The camera also
features Pixel Shift Resolution System
and is equipped with user-friendly
shooting functions. These include a
high-definition 3.2-inch touch-screen
LCD monitor and intuitive operations
such as scrolling menu selection and
image zooming during playback. It
also features Pentax Real-time Scene
Analysis System that reportedly, detects
a subject’s face and eyes instantly.
The Pentax K-3 Mark III is available
for purchase at www.us.ricoh-imaging.
com and can be pre-ordered at Ricoh
Imaging-authorised retail outlets for an
MSRP of USD 1,999.95.
As of now, the company hasn’t revealed
any information regarding the focal
length, aperture or the type of lens,
i.e. manual or autofocus. However,
the teaser suggests that both lenses
Fujifilm
Introduces
Instax Mini 40
Camera
F ujifilm has announced the
launch of its new Instax Mini 40
Instant Camera. The camera boasts
an Automatic Exposure function
that automatically senses the level
of ambient light when the shutter
button is pressed, and optimises
the shutter speed and flash output
according to the scene. It enables
users to activate the Selfie Mode by
pulling out the front-end edge of the
lens after powering the camera on.
Also accompanying the launch of
Mini 40 is new Instax Mini Contact
Sheet instant film. The design of
the new instant film is reportedly
inspired by a photographer’s
contact sheet. As with all Instax
Mini instant films, Contact Sheet
will be available in a single pack
with 10 exposures. The Fujifilm
Instax Mini 40 instant camera will
be available at a manufacturer’s
suggested retail price of USD 99.99
and is expected to be available for
purchase by the end of April, 2021.
are compact prime lenses suitable for
astrophotography (titled as ‘Masterpiece
for Astrophotography). According to
the post, the lenses are expected to be
revealed by the end of April, 2021.
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Santosh Sivan
Partners with Canon
C anon has announced the on-boarding
of Director, Cinematographer and
Filmmaker Santosh Sivan as part of its
Cinema EOS Ambassador programme.
Sivan has been a part of the Indian
film fraternity for over 30 years and
has worked on various films across
Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu
languages. He has won 14 National
Awards, and for his contribution to
Indian cinema, he has been awarded
with the Padma Shri, by the President of
India in 2014. He has 21 international
awards to his credit and his most recent
films include, Lies We Tell, Chekka
Chivantha Vaanam and Darbar.
According to Canon, Sivan is looking
forward to working with the latest
cinema camera launched by Canon,
the EOS C70 Cinema camera, which
is reportedly Canon’s first RF Mount
Cinema EOS Camera.
Commenting on the Cinema EOS
Ambassador Programme, C. Sukumaran,
Director- Consumer Systems Products
and Imaging Communication Products
said, “We are excited to onboard Santosh
Sivan, a legend and an industry veteran
with an impeccable sense of visual
storytelling, as our Canon Cinema EOS
Ambassador. Bold and inspirational, the
Canon EOS Ambassador programme
represents and supports current and
future generations of photographers and
filmmakers. With his experience and
passion, Sivan is the ideal ambassador
to not only spearhead change in the
motion pictures industry, but also share
Canon’s vision for visual storytelling.”
“With the remarkable rise of OTT
content, the broadcast industry has
been witnessing several transformations
in recent times and that is where the
experience of creators like Sivan counts
the most. Through our Canon Cinema
EOS Ambassadors, we aim to spread
filmmaking not only in terms of being in
tune with the latest trends, but also the
best-suited technology.”
Speaking about partnering with Canon
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as a Cinema EOS Ambassador, Santosh
Sivan said, “I am delighted to be a part
of the Canon EOS Cinema Ambassador
family. Through the years, Canon has
been introducing groundbreaking
technology in the field of Cinema which
has enabled filmmakers like me to truly
depict our vision into reality on film.
And through this programme, I also get
the chance to not only work closely with
Canon but also promote the passion for
art in the photography-loving nation
that we are.”
“I am excited to introduce to the
audience my new work on OTT
platforms soon and I believe that
choosing a Cinema EOS camera
paired with Mirrorless RF technology
is an ideal combination in terms of
technology. My current picks include the
versatile Canon Cinema EOS C70 camera
and shall further add the revolutionary
mirrorless Canon EOS R5 camera with
8K video recording abilities.”
Canon has a diverse set of filmmakers
as part of its Canon EOS Cinema
Ambassador programme. Other
acclaimed cinematographers as part of
the programme include Sumer Verma
(Underwater Cinema domain), Alphonse
Roy, Bedi Brothers (Vijay Bedi and
Ajay Bedi), Priya Thuvassery and
Rajesh Gupta.
Canon Declares
Leadership
Transition
C anon has announced the
appointment of Manabu
Yamazaki as the new President
and CEO for Canon India, effective
April 1, 2021. In his new role,
Yamazaki will be spearheading
Canon’s business strategy and
operations in India. Before his new
role, he was working as the Chief
Regional Officer for the brand in
Eastern China, overseeing various
functions in the APAC region.
According to reports, Yamazaki
has been associated with Canon
since 1989 and has also been a
‘notable’ contributor in business
management across European,
Middle Eastern, Russian and
African markets.
Commenting on
his appointment,
the newly
appointed
President and
CEO said, “I am
delighted and
excited to join
Canon India and to work closely
with a team of highly skilled
professionals here. As a vibrant
nation, India is brimming with
entrepreneurship and holds vast
potential for exploring newer
creative avenues. We, at Canon,
are fully committed to the Indian
market and I am looking forward
to building on Canon’s track
record of success and innovation
and continuing to deliver value
and delight to all stakeholders.
Considering the vast reach and
diversity, we will continue with our
endeavour of expanding product
propositions and presence across
different parts of the country.”
Yamazaki will be overseeing the
strategic operations of Canon India
and has reportedly been tasked
to strengthen the existing core
businesses and bolster the growth
in the brand’s imaging expertise in
newer multiple areas in India.
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Trigon Installs HP Indigo 25K Digital Press
H P has announced that Trigon
Digital will be using the HP
Indigo 25K digital press to meet
the growing flexible packaging
demand. This is reportedly, the
first customer installation of the
flagship HP Indigo 25K Digital
Press across Asia.
The company has reported that
the 25K digital press installation,
with a 30-inch printing width,
will allow Trigon to venture
into customised pouch, shrink
sleeves and IML printing on a
large scale. The press installation
Monotech Systems
Partners With Ricoh
M onotech Systems
has signed up
with Ricoh for the
distribution of Digital
Production Printing
systems. Under this
association, Monotech
Systems will become
the marketing, sales,
distribution and
service partner for
Ricoh’s complete range of Digital
Production Printing Systems
PAN India.
According to Ricoh, it will come
as a welcome option for potential
customers as Monotech Systems
has a vast industry experience,
strong sales and service network
across India. “With Monotech
System’s strong local presence, I
believe it will bring an increased
range of coverage and strength of
representation of Ricoh’s Digital
Production Printing systems in
India market, we can collaborate
together, helping customers
enhance their digital capabilities
with insight-driven and tailored
solutions.” said Ricky Tan,
General Manager of Production
Printing Business Group in Ricoh
Asia Pacific.
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“Team Monotech
Systems is very excited
about this relationship,
which is like playing
a second inning after
a highly successful
first inning. It raises
the bar for us and we
shall succeed with our
T. P. Jain commitment to offering
products, solutions
and support which exceed
customer expectation” said
T. P. Jain, Managing Director,
Monotech Systems.
Ajeet Pareek, Business Head,
Digital Products and Solutions,
Monotech Systems says, “We are
confident that the Ricoh product
range will be a perfect fit for
our existing and prospective
customers. We are now able to
provide our clients with more
opportunities to differentiate
themselves in their markets
to deliver an extended range
of capabilities and respond to
the growing expectations and
demands. With it, we will now
have the most technologically
advanced product portfolio,
backed by superior sales and after-
sales support.”
national news
features an inline slitting option,
which will enable the company
to print label media of up to
30-inch width and then slit it
inline in to smaller rolls for
further finishing. The company
also suggests that combined
with the HP Indigo technology,
Trigon will be able to support its
brand owners with innovative
solutions in packaging, while
supporting them throughout the
product development process,
from prototype to marketing
test samples, to production
and shelf.
PSI to Host
Photography Contest
T he Photographic Society of India (PSI)
has announced that it will be hosting
its 19th International Salon of Photography.
The salon is recognised by FIAP, PSA, ICS, FIP
and GPU. The sections to compete are Open
Monochrome, Open Colour, Nature and Photo
Travel. The registration for the same will end
by May 24, 2021. The exhibition will be held at
the premises of PSI in Mumbai from June 25,
2021. All further details regarding the contest
is available on their official website https://psi.
fotosalons.in.
Kolkata Based
Photographer
Awarded ARPS
A nindya Majumdar, an
amateur photographer
from Kolkata, has been awarded
the honour of ARPS (Associate
of the Royal Photographic
Society) of London. The
honour was conferred for his
submission of portfolio (in
monochrome) based on his
several visits to the Himalayan
regions over five years to document the influence of
trans frontier Tibetan Buddhism on these lands and
their people. The portfolio represented the rhythms
of the local rural life and that of pastoralist nomads,
the lamas (monks), their festivals, and the remote
architectures perched amidst high mountains.
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national news

Canon Launches New RF Lenses

C anon has announced the
launch of three new RF
lenses, i.e. the RF 100 mm
f/2.8L IS USM, RF 400 mm
f/2.8L IS USM and the RF 600
mm f/4L IS USM.
The RF 100 mm is a medium
telephoto macro lens
with a maximum shooting
magnification of 1.4x, while
the RF 400 mm and RF 600
mm are super telephoto
lenses. All three lenses
are constructed from 17
elements in 13 groups. The
RF 100 mm is equipped with
a spherical aberration (SA)
control ring, which works by
employing electronic cams
and two Nano USMs. It has a
minimum focussing distance
of 0.26 m, measures 81.5 x
148 mm and weighs 730 g.
When attached to an EOS R
system camera that does not
have in-body IS, the 100 mm
provides up to 5 stops of IS.
It can achieve up to 8 stops
of IS through
the coordinated
IS feature when
of 2.5 m,
measures 163
x 367 mm and
set in 1/8 step increments
for both lenses (EF lens
is 1/3 step). The lenses
attached to an weighs 2890 g have the same reflective
EOS R system while the 600 heat shield coating as the
camera that has mm lens has EF models, providing heat
in-body IS. The a minimum shielding, scratch resistance
Hybrid IS on the focussing and weather resistance
lens also helps distance of 4.2 quality for most kinds of
to suppress m, measures shooting environment and
angular 168 x 472 mm the front and back element
camera shake and weighs of both lenses have a fluorine
(rotational) 3090 g. The IS coating.
and shift for both these
camera shake lenses have The mount, switches, focus
(linear) during handheld been enhanced to 5.5 stops ring and other parts of
shooting. It is both dust and (5 stops on the EF equivalent the lenses are dust and
water resistant and is also models). Both lenses drip-resistant. Both these
compatible with the Macro come with three Image super telephoto lenses are
Ring Lite MR-14EXII and Stabilisation (IS) modes, compatible with the existing
Macro Twin Lite MT-26EXII optimised to match the RF extenders RF 1.4x and RF
accessories (both sold varied movements such as 2x. A, staggering 1200 mm
separately). stationary subjects, panning focal length can be achieved
shots and subjects with when the 600 mm is paired
The 400 mm and the 600 irregular movements. with the Extender RF 2x.
mm provide native super As of now, no information
telephoto capabilities to the Both lenses provide control regarding the pricing
RF system. The 400 mm has a over aperture settings during and availability has been
minimum focussing distance movie shooting and can be confirmed by the company.

RPS Hosts Canon Announces EOS R3 Camera

Webinars C anon has announced that
the company is currently
warping and is capable of
capturing moving subjects

T he Royal Photographic
Society is one of the
world’s oldest photographic
developing the new EOS
R3 full-frame mirrorless
camera, which will feature a
with reduced noise in low-
light environments.

societies. It was founded in
London, England, in 1853
and has several chapters
worldwide. RPS’ India chapter
has organised webinars and
online talks with national and
international photographers,
covering different genres of
photography. These events
are held on Saturdays at
17:00 hours IST. For more
information please visit
https://rps.org/chapters/
india or @rpsindiachapter on
instagram. You may write to
rpsindiachapter@gmail.com
to receive regular information
on the webinars.
newly developed 35 mm full-
frame, backlit, stacked CMOS
sensor and a DIGIC X image
processor. The new camera
is designed to provide high-
level basic functionality
required to meet the needs
of professional and enthusiast users.
The EOS R3 will be introduced into Canon’s
camera lineup that includes the EOS-1D X
Mark III flagship D-SLR camera (released
in February 2020) and the EOS 5 series,
including the EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless
camera (released in July 2020). The R3
aims to provide ‘professional-level quality
for both stills and video capture, even for
moving subjects.’ According to reports,
the camera significantly reduces image
Alongside Dual Pixel CMOS
AF technology, the R3 uses
an algorithm that reportedly,
employs deep learning
technology that enables
improved head and eye
detection for human subjects
as well as a new capability to detect subject
torsos. The report also suggests that the
company is working on the development
of detection of additional subject types.
Additionally, the R3 will also feature Eye
Control AF functionality, dust and water
resistance, a body design with integrated
vertical hand-grip, as well as compatibility
with Canon’s Mobile File Transfer. As of
now, no further information regarding the
pricing and availability has been revealed
by the company.

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Sony Launches FX3 Full-

Frame Camera
S ony has launched
the FX3 camera as
the latest addition to its
Cinema Line cameras.
The FX3 flaunts a
full-frame, back-
illuminated Exmor R
CMOS sensor full-frame
10.2megapixel (approx.
effective) count for
movie recording
(and 12.1 effective
megapixels for stills)
along with the BIONZ
XR image processing
engine. It comes with
a standard ISO range
of 80 to 102,400
(expandable to 409,600
when shooting a movie)
and a dynamic range of 15+ stops. Based adjustment are located on the grip and Fast Hybrid autofocus (AF) along with
on the colour science inspired by Sony’s on the top of the body. Additionally, it Touch Tracking (Real-time Tracking)
flagship Venice camera, S-Cinetone comes with 15 custom keys and a side- and Real-time Eye AF. Other AF features
profile look delivers natural mid-tones, opening vari-angle touch-panel LCD such as AF Transition Speed, AF Subject
plus soft colours and smooth highlights monitor. The body features five thread Shift Sensitivity, intuitive control and
that add to the cinematic look. holes (1/4-20 UNC) to attach compatible AF support with manual focus have
accessories. It has a detachable also been added. It also comes with a
It is a compact and lightweight Cinema XLR handle unit that includes two fan with effective heat dissipation for
Line camera weighing 715 g, including XLR/TRS audio inputs. The camera uninterrupted 4K 60p recording without
the battery and memory cards, and features 5-axis optical in-body image thermal shutdown. The FX3 Full-frame
measuring 77.8 mm (high) x 129.7 mm stabilisation which has an Active Mode Professional Camera is available at
(wide) x 84.5 mm (deep). The buttons that is dedicated to movie shooting select Sony Centers and Alpha Flagship
such as ISO, iris, and white balance in each format, including 4K. It offers stores at an MRP of INR 3,99,990.

Buransh Retreat Hosts Photography Workshop

B uransh Retreat in association with
Lens Maestro Group organised two
back to back workshops on landscape
photography at Kausani, from March 14
to March 22, 2021. The announcement
regarding the workshop was made on
social media 2 months ago and over 80
applications were received. The first
workshop had 35 participants while the
second one had 32 participants from
every part of the country, and one from
the USA.
For the landscape section, the faculty
included Padma Shree Anup Sah of
Nainital, Anil Risal Singh from Lucknow
and Threesh Kapoor from Kausani.
The faculty for the Food photography
section was photographer Gurdas Dua
from Indore, and Umesh Gogna (Jaipur),
for the Astrophotography section.
Three outings at different locations
were arranged for landscape
photography. Two Photo Contests, i.e.
Photo Contest Buransh Campus and
Open Category were arranged for both
the batches, which were judged by all
five faculty members. Winners from
first batch were Lavi Joshi (Buransh
Category), who was awarded the Swami
Sundranand Trophy and M.D. Kartik
(Open category), who was awarded
Diwan Singh Kumayan Trophy. The
second batch winners were Darshan
Shah (Buransh Category), who was
awarded the Swami Sundranand
Trophy and Suny Rana (Open category),
who was awarded the Diwan Singh
Kumayan Trophy.

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Sony Introduces
Three New Lenses
S ony has announced three outstanding
G Lenses adding to its E-mount line-
up with the FE 50 mm f/2.5 G, FE 40 mm
f/2.5 G and FE 24 mm f/2.8 G.
The lenses feature optics that use
aspherical elements and ED (Extra-low
Dispersion) glass elements, delivering
high resolution and suppressing colour
fringing. The aspherical elements
contribute to high resolution across
the entire image, even from the widest
aperture with shallow depth of field.
While the 50 mm is suitable for
portraits, the 40 mm is optimal for still
or movie snap shooting, and the 24
mm is ideal for landscapes. All three
lenses are of the same size (68 mm
diameter x 45 mm), have the same filter
diameter (49 mm) and are almost the
same weight (the 50 mm weighs 174
g, the 40 mm weighs 173 g and the 24
mm weighs 162 g) and internal focus,
making the lens interchange easy, even
when using a gimbal. They feature the
same exterior design, but focal lengths
are clearly marked for quick switches.
The lens delivers bokeh using a circular
aperture and is delivered at the widest
point of each lens.
The FE 50 mm has a minimum focus
distance of 0.35 m (AF) / 0.31 m (MF)
and maximum magnification of 0.18x
Oppo Launches A74 5G Smartphone
O ppo has announced the launch
of the A74 5G smartphone. The
device boasts of a 90Hz hyper-colour
screen, 5000mAh battery, and 18W fast
charging. It comes with a 16.48 cm FHD
punch-hole LCD screen with 90.5%
screen ratio. It features a 48MP AI Triple
Camera, which includes a 48MP main
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(AF) / 0.21x (MF). The FE 40 mm has
a minimum focus distance of 0.28 m
(AF) / 0.25 m (MF) and maximum
magnification of 0.20x (AF) / 0.23x
(MF). The FE 24 mm comes with a
minimum focus distance of 0.24 m
(AF) / 0.18 m (MF) and maximum
magnification of 0.13x (AF) / 0.19x
(MF).
The lenses feature a focus hold button,
focus mode switch, aperture ring, and
Aperture click switch. The focus hold
button is customisable from the camera
menu and can be assigned a function
that the user prefers. The aperture
provides switchable click stops that can
be turned off for movie shooting using
the aperture click switch. Furthermore,
with Linear Response MF, the focus ring
responds precisely and linearly when
focussing manually. The diameter of the
filter threads on the hood and the lens
barrel are equal (49mm), allowing the
same cap and filter to be attached to
both the hood and the lens barrel. The
lenses are also designed to be dust and
moisture resistant.
The FE 50 mm f/2.5 G, FE 40 mm f/2.5
G and FE 24 mm f/2.8 G lens is available
for purchase across all Sony Centers,
Alpha Flagship stores, www.ShopatSC.
com portal and major electronic stores
across India.
camera, 2MP depth camera, and 2MP
macro camera. It also has some other
features like AI Scene Enhancement 2.0,
AI Beautification Ultra Night Mode and
other Stylish Filters. It is powered by a
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G platform
with a 2 x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 CPU
and 6 x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55. It has
Motorola
Launches New
Smartphones
M otorola has announced the
launch of two new G series
devices, namely, the moto g60 and
the moto g40 fusion. The moto g60
boasts a 108 MP quad function
camera system along with Ultra
Pixel technology that provides 9x
light sensitivity. The front-facing
32 MP selfie camera offers Quad
Pixel technology with 4x more light
sensitivity. It features a Qualcomm
Snapdragon 732G processor with 6GB
RAM, a 120Hz 6.8” Max Vision FHD+
display with HDR10-compatibility,
Android 11 and a 6000 mAh battery
with TurboPower 20 charging under
its hood. It comes with NFC technology
that supports various uses such as
contact-less payments and more.
The device also comes with 128GB
built-in storage which is expandable
up to 1TB using a microSD card. The
moto g40 fusion features Qualcomm
Snapdragon 732G with 4GB/6GB
RAM, a 120Hz 6.8” Max Vision FHD+
display with HDR10-compatibility, a
64MP quad function camera including
a 118º ultra-wide-angle lens and a
Macro Vision lens, along with a 6000
mAh battery. It offers a near-stock
android experience with Android 11
and comes with 64/128GB built-
in storage expandable up to 1TB.
Both devices will be available in two
colours i.e. Dynamic Grey and Frosted
Champagne. While the moto g60 will
be available at an MRP of INR 17,999
on Flipkart, the moto 40 fusion will
be available at an MRP of INR 13,999
(4/64GB) and INR 15,999 (6/128GB).
a storage capacity of 6 GB + 128 GB,
along with Dual-SIM support.
The Oppo A74 5G is available for
purchase in two colours i.e. Fluid Black
and Fantastic Purple at a retail price
of INR 17,990 at Amazon and through
Mainline Retail Outlets.
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Industry OpInIOn

Quick Adaptation
is the Key to Success
As told to Sujith Gopinath

Sony has launched its most advanced full frame camera recently, and like our readers,
we are curious to know about the future of Sony’s Alpha line-up in the increasingly
crowded Full Frame Mirrorless segment. Here we have Mukesh Srivastava, Head of
Digital Imaging Business, Sony India, in conversation with Smart Photography.

Mukesh Srivastava

n We are back from a long lockdown
period and the situation does not
seem to have improved much.
What were the major learnings
during this period for the digital
imaging segment? How do you plan
to translate these learnings into
action?
In the past one year, we observed
numerous new trends such as rise
in OTT content creation, cinematic
movie-making, professional and
serious vlogging, live streaming and
hobby as well as indoor photography.
Keeping our finger on the pulse
of market requirement, Sony has
constantly fuelled the market with
a wide variety of products ranging
from industry-leading mirrorless
cameras, professional and consumer
cinema lines for professional quality
live streaming in-line with every
kind of demand.
Since movement has been severely
restricted, buying trends from
e-commerce channel has been on an
upswing. In order to cater to such a
demand from the online segment, we
made sure to further strengthen our

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 presence and availability across
all the major e-commerce platforms
in India.
As far as our approach is
concerned, we continued with our
workshops and tutorials online so
that consumers can spend more
time nurturing themselves into
professionals. In fact, Sony has been
the first camera brand to adapt to
the environment and make a
complete shift from offline to online.
Going forward, even when things
normalise, we would continue our
online sessions, since people can
participate as per their availability
and comfort.
The basics however remain the same
that technology changes swiftly and
we should be able to adapt it in no
time. We will continue to tap newer
avenues by bringing in the latest
technology and give power to the
creators to realise their full potential.
n Wedding photographers and
videographers have been a major
client base for Sony digital imaging
division. With Covid restrictions
in place, how did this segment
perform and how do you foresee
the segment developing in the long
run?
With the current adverse situation,
public gatherings and weddings
have been impacted but that did not
stop people from connecting and it
unlocked various new opportunities
and we observed a rise in serious
demand for vlogging and live
streaming solutions and we have
cameras catering to all such demands.
As far as weddings are concerned,
although in the current conditions
most of the weddings have been
downsized or postponed, but we
hope and pray that the situation is
able to normalise soon, and industry
is able to bounce back to normal days
as wedding is not just an event but a
festival in India.
n Could you elaborate on the major
offerings from Sony in the DI
segment currently and planned for
the near future?
With evolving technology and content
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creation in recent times, we feel that
it is our responsibility to challenge
the limits of conventional imaging
tools with innovation. The Alpha
mission is to give creators the power
to realise their dreams and to provide
multiple opportunities along with
the latest technology and a platform
to learn, evolve and adapt. With the
introduction of various cameras
including Alpha 7SIII, Alpha 7C,
vlogging camera ZV-1, Cinema Lines
FX6 and FX3 along with the most
recently launched, the incredible
Alpha 1, we intend to cater to
multiple needs of a photographer and
content creator.
With the unfolding of new trends
such as OTT content creation,
cinematic movie-making, vlogging,
portrait, fashion photography, wildlife
photography and concept-based
photography, we believe these break-
through camera models and the
existing wide range of Sony products
from industry-leading mirrorless
cameras like Alpha 7RIV with 61MP,
Alpha 7III is a perfect hybrid camera
and other professional/consumer
cinema lines along with a variety of
lenses, are going to play a vital role.
In 2021, we will witness innovations
both in terms of gear and content
creation techniques.
n From the experience of the
n Now that mirrorless full-frame
camera market is getting
somewhat crowded, how does Sony
plan to stay relevant and on top of
the game in a segment where you
were unchallenged till recently?
Sony, being one of the pioneers
in mirrorless cameras, takes
imaging technology far beyond
the capabilities. As powerful as a
professional camera but smaller
and easy to use, the Sony mirrorless
cameras turn everyday shots into
beautiful movies and photographs to
both see and feel.
Sony mirrorless cameras excel at
maximising functional usability in
a compact and lightweight body.
The advanced image processor and
much larger sensor make better
use of the light, produces less noise,
sharp details giving a more beautiful
image, especially in low-light. Sony’s
revolutionary AI-based technology
of Real-time Eye AF and Real-time
tracking instantly locks onto a moving
subject and anticipates where it
will go next, allowing you to easily
stay focussed on your subject. Sony
mirrorless cameras have focus points
across almost the entire frame, to
seek out your subject with both speed
(phase-detection AF) and accuracy
(contrast-detection AF). To add to
this, the long battery life, tiltable
screen, and other customisations
make them an easy upgrade for any
enthusiast. With a wide range of
Sony E-mount lenses backed up with
the very unique One Mount concept,
the seamless connectivity of full-
frame and APS-C, stills and movies,
amateurs and professionals, through
a versatile range of camera bodies
and lenses, Sony takes the game to
the next level offering unlimited
creative potential.
We will extend our focus to other
growing segments like wildlife, OTT,
cinema, YouTube video making and
vlogging. Sony has always strived to
offer industry leading products with
outstanding and unique proposition,
just like the Alpha 1 and hence, we
surely intent to continuously add to
offering the best of technology.
ZV-1, can we see more dedicated
solutions for home content
creators and vloggers in future?
Sony ZV-1 is an ideal choice for a
budding content creator who was
earlier shooting on a smartphone
to upscale their skills and content
creation capabilities. Similarly, a
creator using a digital still camera
may upgrade to an APS-C sensor
camera or furthermore to a full-frame
sensor or a cinema line.
To cater to the broader requirement
of consumers and their very specific
needs, Sony already offers a full
bouquet of cameras and lenses for
amateurs and professionals through a
versatile range of camera bodies and
lenses that offer unlimited creative
potential making Sony an aspirational
brand for them. Keep a close watch on
our ‘sonyalphain’ Instagram handle
for the latest updates. |SP
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Amartya
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Through
the lens
Krishna Kant is a
photographer by passion
with an educational
background (M.Sc.) in
Zoology. He holds an
Artist Federation of
Indian Photography
(AFIP) distinction from
Federation Of Indian
Photography (FIP) and has
received several national
and international awards Krishna Kant Bissa
under the guidance and
mentorship of Abhishek Purohit and Shivji Joshi. His field
of interest in photography are nature (macro), portrait
and travel photography. Currently he is working at Lucky
International School in Jodhpur.

Camera: Nikon D3400

Focal length: 95.0 mm
Aperture: f/10
Shutter Speed: 1/80 Sec
ISO: 450
No Exif Data

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No Exif Data

Camera: Nikon D3400

Focal length: 220.0 mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/125 Sec
ISO: 2000

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L110

Focal length: 75.0 mm
Aperture: f/5.4
Shutter Speed: 1/180 Sec
ISO: 80

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Camera: Nikon D3400

Focal length: 18.0 mm
Aperture: f/9
Shutter Speed: 1/250 Sec
ISO: 250

Camera: Nikon D3400

Focal length: 18.0 mm
Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/25 Sec
ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon D3400

Focal length: 50.0 mm
Aperture: f/2.5
Shutter Speed: 1/100 Sec
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 Camera: Nikon D3400
Focal length: 92.0 mm
Aperture: f/9
Shutter Speed: 1/200 Sec
ISO: 100

Camera: Nikon D3400

Focal length: 220.0 mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/2000 Sec
ISO: 400

No Exif Data

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showcase

Delightful
Compositions

Mandeep
Singh Arora
Mandeep is a Chartered
Accountant who is currently
working in an MNC. “I used
to click pictures with point
and shoot cameras, but took
it more seriously when I
purchased my first D-SLR in
2015. I had no time to learn
photography professionally,
so, I spent hours reading
books and gathering
knowledge available on
internet. Like everyone, I
started clicking everything
but within a year, I realised
that my interest lied in long
exposure photography. In
2017, I upgraded to a full
frame D-SLR and invested
in ND filters as well. Apart
from clicking landscapes, I
love astro-photography and
my craze for shooting the
Milky Way takes me to new
places. My pictures have
been published and featured
on National Geographic,
Incredible India and few
magazines as well. Apart
from travelling in India,
I have also been to USA,
Philippines, Abu Dhabi, Dubai
and Iceland” says Mandeep.
Instagram - @aroramandeep
Facebook – www.facebook.
com/aroramandeep

I believe I can fly

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Dussehra

Eid at Jama Masjid

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showcase

The Concrete Jungle - Dubai

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Surya Namaskaar

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showcase

Road to Heaven

Lady in Green

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mastercraftsman

The Unseen World As Told to Sweta Baruah

Roshan Lal
Roshan was born and brought
up in Ranchi. Professionally,
he is a Gazetted Officer in the
Judiciary Department of the govt.
of Jharkhand. Roshan is fascinated
by Macro Photography. “I used
to get allured with the pictures
covering delicate details of the
unseen macro world- especially
tiny insects, which ultimately
triggered my passion towards
macro photography. My journey as
a Macro Photographer started in
the last quarter of the year 2018.
Though I rarely get time to pursue
photography due to my profession,
but, whatever time I manage, I
love spending it with my ‘macro
subjects’. Some of my favourite
venues for Macro photography are
Horhap Jungle, Ranchi, Birsa Zoo,
Ormanjhi and of course my own
garden.”, says Roshan.
Instagram: @macro_roshan

g What piqued your

interest in Macro
photography?
As a photographer,
the best genre which
fascinates me is
Macro Photography.
I used to get allured
with the pictures
covering the delicate
details of the unseen
world, especially, the
tiny insects, which
ultimately triggered
my passion towards
Macro photography.
My journey as a Macro
photographer started
in the last quarter of
the year 2018. Initially,
I used to click Marco
subjects with my Nikon

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mastercraftsman

D750 with a 50 mm prime lens, but,

it required a lot of cropping and the
results were not satisfactory. I was
looking for an inexpensive macro
filter which could yield better results
for a new Macro photographer like
me, before I could test my hand
on a dedicated Macro lens. Then, I
switched to Tamron 70-300 mm with
Raynox 250 macro filter. After that,
there was no looking back.

g What kind of gear do you prefer to

use for macro photography?
For Macro photography, I always
prefer 70-300 mm + Raynox 250
combination on my Nikon D750.
However, I also use Tamron 90 mm
VC Macro lens. Recently, I started
experimenting with Nikon Z6 and
Laowa 100 mm Macro lens.

g Have you had any formal training

in this genre of photography?
No, I have never gone through
any formal training in macro
photography.

g What type of challenges do you

face in shooting macro?
It is a really tough genre of
photography, especially, when
the genre is very uncommon. One
cannot shoot Macro alone in an
isolated jungle; you need a group of
Macro enthusiasts and also support
and cooperation from the forest
department/local administration.

g Who would you say, is your

mentor in the photographic
journey?
Since there was no Macro
photography mentor here in
Jharkhand who could guide me, I
followed the trial and error method.
Till date, I have been following
the same method. However, I have
learnt a lot by following the posts
of various Macro photographers in
different photography groups on
Facebook. I get inspired by each
and every photographer whose
work helps me in improving or
improvising with my own work. It
is difficult to single out a particular
photographer or artist.

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mastercraftsman

g How important is the process

of post-processing in macro
photography? Do you follow a
particular step by step method for
it?
As far as post-processing of Macro
images is concerned, I believe it should
not be confined only for making the
photos more vivid. Its original goal
should be to make them more realistic
and close to nature. No I don’t follow a
particular step by step method for it. I
usually capture pictures in Raw format
so that it becomes easier to post-
process the shadows and highlights,
using Photoshop Camera Raw.

g What advice would you give to

someone who is just starting out as
a photographer?
From my experience of two years
or so in Macro photography, it is my
advice to the young photographers
that ‘patience’ is the key here. Don’t
fall prey to shortcut gimmicks to gain
publicity. Don’t run behind awards,
let it follow you. And last but not the
least, respect mother nature. |SP

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 @spmagazineofficial instagram PHOtO FEatUrE

The Instagram Photo Feature is for all you photographers and photography enthusiasts on Instagram who caught our eye!
Follow @spmagazineofficial on Instagram and tag us in your posts to get a chance to be featured in Smart Photography.

Savad Mon
@savad.monk

Savad is a freelance
photographer and filmmaker
from Kerala, India.

“My love for travel, nature and

the outdoors has taken me
across the world, capturing the
beauty with dreamy landscape
photography. My portfolio
spans across travel, aerial/
drone, commercial and tourism
photography. I produce content
that adapts to a wide range
of audiences and brands, and
work with companies to help to
put their best advertising foot
forward. I like capturing the
mood, style and tone of a place,
person or brand and use my
photography and filmmaking to
tell their stories, from lifestyle to
editorial, commercial and travel
content” says Savad.

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instagram PHOtO FEatUrE @spmagazineofficial

Pankaj is a photography enthusiast who

currently works as an Estimating Officer with
the Govt. of Bihar.

“Through my photography, I always try to

showcase the commonly perceived views
and rules through my creative vision. I add
different elements, make fusion of genres,
experiment with angles and colour tones to
give my pictures a unique creative touch and
yet prompt the pictures to tell a story. I believe
in the statement “common is boring” and try Pankaj Prajapati
to showcase common things in uncommon @pankaj.jpeg
way. Many of my photographs are composed
of everyday things around us, which can be used creatively if well thought”
says Pankaj.

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 PHOTO OF THE WEEK WINNERS

1 GREEN VS BLACK - ROADS OF MUNNAR

S. Harikkrishna @harikkrishna_photography

3 LOST ERA
Aniruddha Das @aniruddha.das1973

4
THE GLITTERING GAZE
Sritam Kumar Sethy
@srtphotographer

PRODUCT SHOOT
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sPECIAL

WORLD PRESS PHOTO 2021

WINNER: WORLD PRESS PHOTO OF THE YEAR

T
he World Press
Photo Foundation
recently announced
the category winners of
the 2021 World Press
Photo Contest, selected by
an independent jury.

The contest rewards the

best visual journalism
of the past year in
eight categories i.e.
Contemporary Issues,
Environment, General
News, Long-Term
Projects, Nature, Portraits,
Sports and Spot News.
The winners were 45
photographers from
28 countries, namely,
Argentina, Armenia,
Australia, Bangladesh,
Belarus, Brazil, Canada,
Denmark, France, Greece,
India, Indonesia, Italy, Iran,
Ireland, Mexico, Myanmar,
Peru, Philippines,
Poland, Portugal,
Russia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland,
the Netherlands and the
United States.

The category winners

were announced on April
15, 2021 on World Press
Photo’s online channels
and the winners of the
World Press Photo of the
Year, World Press Photo
Story of the Year, World
Press Photo Interactive of
the Year and World Press
Photo Online Video of the
year were announced at
an online Awards Show on
the same day.

The First Embrace

Mads Nissen, Denmark, Politiken/Panos Pictures

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 OTHER NOMINEES FOR THE WORLD PRESS PHOTO OF THE YEAR

Emancipation Memorial Debate

© Evelyn Hockstein, United States, for The Washington Post

Leaving Home in Nagorno-Karabakh The Transition: Ignat

© Valery Melnikov, Russia, Sputnik © Oleg Ponomarev, Russia

Fighting Locust Invasion in East Africa Injured Man After Port Explosion in Beirut
© Luis Tato, Spain, for The Washington Post © Lorenzo Tugnoli, Italy, Contrasto for The Washington Post

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sPECIAL

CaTEgORy aWaRD WinnERS

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES ENVIRONMENT
First Prize, Singles First Prize, Singles

Yemen: Hunger, Another War Wound California Sea Lion Plays with Mask
© Pablo Tosco, Argentina © Ralph Pace, United States

NATURE: First Prize, Singles

LONG-TERM PROJECTS
First Prize

Rescue of Giraffes from Flooding Island

© Ami Vitale, United States, for CNN

SPORTS : First Prize, Singles

Habibi
© Antonio Faccilongo, Italy, Getty Reportage

Log Pile Bouldering

© Adam Pretty, Australia, Getty Images

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lEARNINGS
learning

Shooting
Even after digital cameras were
introduced, the low light capability
was nothing great till larger sensors
and CMOS technology brought a sea of
2) to extract an acceptable picture. in the scene) will remain unaffected but
However, there is no free lunch and the noise will be reduced drastically as it
when you do so, there is a large amount will average out due to the randomness.
of noise that is introduced. Though Taking the average is also called

handheld
changes. Now, it is quite common to see this may not be objectionable on social calculating the ‘mean’. Needless to say,
cameras offering ISO values in six digits media, it will be unacceptable for a good more the images you have the better will
and some even going over a million. quality print. be the result.

Whatever may be the case, you will The next point is the nature of noise Another advantage is that, when

In Low LIght
sooner or later encounter a situation in digital sensors. Let us look at this in averaged out, noise is reduced but
where you feel that the light is not more detail. By the simplest definition, the detail is not lost, as we are not
enough to take a picture with your noise is something that alters and thus smoothening any area, we are only
camera handheld, and you do not have corrupts what you want. Those who acting on the randomness. For more
a tripod or a flash (or even if you have study electronics are told that any details, see the article ‘Noise Reduction
Picture 1: An the latter, it is of no use – for example, if ‘unwanted’ signal contributes to ‘noise’ Through Multiple Exposures’ Smart
underexposed you are photographing a monument or a as it corrupts the needed signal. Photography, April 2018 issue.
image - about
5 stops under landscape). Under such circumstances,
compared to you would do the following. Crank up As photographers, we want artefacts So far so good. But how do we put all
the correct the ISO to the maximum level, switch (things that are not originally in the this into practise to reach our goal of
exposure.
on image stabilisation and set the lens scene that is being captured) to be handheld photography in low light? For
at the widest aperture (smallest f/ absent in our captured image, as these the sake of clarity, we will divide the
number). If possible, you will try and degrade the overall quality. Noise in whole process into two parts, i.e. image
Ashok use a shorter focal length to get a slower images does just that - it adds something capture and post-processing. Read on for
Kandimalla handholdable shutter speed to satisfy that is not there originally. Noise has more details!
Ashok Kandimalla has been in the
the standard thumb rule. That’s about it. two components, called ‘Chroma’ and
photographic field for over three Let us say you have done all that and you ‘Luminance’. The former causes pixels Image capture
decades and has extensive experience look at the shutter speed on your camera of uneven colour resulting in coloured The method of using this technique is
in both film and digital photography.
Being an electronics engineer by
only to find that it is ½ second or slower. blotches (mottling). The latter gives rise best illustrated with an example. Let us
profession and a photographer, he Not enough to handhold! to uneven brightness of pixels that cause start with what we said at the beginning
possesses a unique and deep insight a grain-like appearance when you were of this article. We have a low light scene
into the technical aspects of digital So, what next? Pack your bag and leave? expecting a smooth result. and after we did what all we could, we
photography and equipment. He has
published more than a 100 articles on No, not necessarily. Here is a technique need a shutter speed of 1 sec to get
photography and some of his writings that the author has been using with Most popular post-processing packages a good well-exposed image, but the
have also been published in the good results and this article describes like Photoshop or Lightroom have slowest shutter speed you can handhold
well-known international magazine
Popular Photography. An avid
just that. commands with very advanced under the circumstances is, 1/30 sec
collector of photographic books and algorithms to reduce both these (as an example). This is equivalent to
vintage cameras, Ashok has a keen This technique relies on a few important types of noise. Plus, many specialised 5 stops of underexposure. If you take
interest in the history of photography underlying facts. applications do noise reduction. All a photograph at 1/30 sec, you will get
and a passion for sharing his Picture 2:
knowledge on photography through The same these have a problem. They do reduce an image that is grossly underexposed
teaching and writing. He is the only image Modern digital cameras, especially those the noise, but, in the process, they also (Picture 1). If you now boost the
Indian photographer to be featured corrected
in post- with large sensors, have a huge dynamic reduce other details and thus make the shadows, you will get an image with
on the Nikon Centenary website. He is
presently working as a Management processing but range and consequently, a very large image soft. Is there a way out? proper tones (Picture 2), but it will have
this can only latitude. Recall that dynamic range is an unacceptable amount of noise.
and Engineering consutant. He can be
be done at the
reached at kashokk@gmail.com.
expense of the brightest and the darkest tones that Yes, there is, and for that, we first need to
introducing a your camera can simultaneously record remember the nature of noise in digital What next? Well, here are the steps to
great amount in a single frame. Latitude means how sensors. This is the random character get over that noise issue.
of noise.
much wrong exposure can be given (non-uniformity) of noise - a technical
at the time of image capture and yet, fact that we are going to exploit. Try this Use raw file format. If this is

D
we can extract a useful picture from experiment. Fix your camera on a solid not available, use the best quality
uring the film era, it was that image. In digital cameras, modern tripod, set your camera to a fixed high JPEG available.
impossible to take a photograph sensors allow a huge amount of latitude ISO value, and take ten photographs of
in low light, without a tripod or for underexposure, up to 4 or 5 stops a static scene in the same light with the Switch off the in-camera NR. This will
a flash. That was because the ISO (or its (Picture 1). Also, for your information, same exposure. Now, if you see each only make the images soft.
equivalent predecessor, the ASA) rating digital cameras have very little latitude picture magnified very large you will
of 99% of the films being used was just for overexposure, but, this is not relevant find that the noise will be present in Do not use the auto white balance.
100 and sometimes, even lower. Images to us in the current scenario. each picture but the pattern, that is the Set it to a known value (example,
from faster films were of low quality and location of noise will differ from image to shade, cloudy, etc.) depending on the
in any case, the ISO maxed out at about That is, you can underexpose an image image. Thus, if we take all these images situation. Better still, do a custom white
3200, unless you did push processing, even up to 5 stops and then increase the then somehow average them, then those balance. In all these cases, you will get
which made the quality even worse! exposure in post-processing (Picture parts which are static (that is, the objects consistent colour across all the images

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Tips for
Flower
PhotograPhy Rohinton Mehta

Flowers bring a sense of freshness into our lives.

Here are a few tips, which, when followed,
can improve your flower photography.

Rohinton Mehta

I
t makes sense to photograph
flowers early in the mornings
or late in the evenings when the
light is not harsh. Harsh light makes
the shadows go too deep (devoid of
detail) and highlights to overexpose.
in and you also lose dynamic
range. A dedicated macro lens can
yield better image quality and is
convenient to use. (This does not
mean that you cannot use other
methods, like the use of close-up
narrow apertures like f/11 or f/16
without using flash or increasing the
ISO sensitivity. Keep in mind that
there will be occasions when the
use of a tripod will be cumbersome.

59
For the best image quality, try to
photograph flowers at the base
ISO (generally ISO 100). As you
increase ISO, digital noise creeps
filters, extension tubes etc.)
Consider using a sturdy tripod,
especially, if the light is inadequate.
A tripod will also allow you to use
Wait for the breeze to die down
before you release the shutter. In
your excitement of the shot, don’t
jab at the shutter release button;
gently squeeze it down. Shoot in

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learning

Tips on Photographing E
veryone loves sunrise and sunsets. local guide with you. Be at the location at minor adjustments in height. Ideally, a
Let’s say, that you take a photo trip least 20 minutes before the sunrise. This tripod height should be such that the
to an exotic location. Unless you will give you a chance to scout around mounted camera is at your eye level

Sunrise/Sunsets
know that area well, you may not know
where exactly to go for the best sunrise/
sunset experience.
Do your homework. Find out the sites
where sunrise/sunsets generally are the
best. You could check dedicated apps,
Rohinton Mehta check on the Net or better still, take a
for the best shooting position.
Consider a good tripod as a must. If it
has a centre column, remember not
to extend the centre column to its
maximum height as that can cause
camera movement during exposure.
Instead, use the centre column only for
(without the use of the centre column).
Set your ISO to 100 (unless the base ISO
in your camera is different).
If you are using a D-SLR, consider locking
up the reflex mirror after you have
focussed, if your camera has that facility.
This prevents the loss of sharpness

Rohinton Mehta Dr. Mangal Parihar, DCP Expeditions

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learning

Shooting
handheld
In Low LIght
Picture 1: An
underexposed
image - about
5 stops under
compared to
the correct
exposure.

Ashok
Kandimalla
Ashok Kandimalla has been in the
photographic field for over three
decades and has extensive experience
in both film and digital photography.
Being an electronics engineer by
profession and a photographer, he
possesses a unique and deep insight
into the technical aspects of digital
photography and equipment. He has
published more than a 100 articles on
photography and some of his writings
have also been published in the
well-known international magazine
Popular Photography. An avid
collector of photographic books and
vintage cameras, Ashok has a keen
interest in the history of photography
and a passion for sharing his Picture 2:
knowledge on photography through The same
teaching and writing. He is the only image
Indian photographer to be featured corrected
on the Nikon Centenary website. He is in post-
presently working as a Management processing but
this can only
and Engineering consutant. He can be
be done at the
reached at kashokk@gmail.com.
expense of
introducing a
great amount
of noise.

D
uring the film era, it was
impossible to take a photograph
in low light, without a tripod or
a flash. That was because the ISO (or its
equivalent predecessor, the ASA) rating
of 99% of the films being used was just
100 and sometimes, even lower. Images
from faster films were of low quality and
in any case, the ISO maxed out at about
3200, unless you did push processing,
which made the quality even worse!

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Even after digital cameras were
introduced, the low light capability
was nothing great till larger sensors
and CMOS technology brought a sea of
changes. Now, it is quite common to see
cameras offering ISO values in six digits
and some even going over a million.
Whatever may be the case, you will
sooner or later encounter a situation
where you feel that the light is not
enough to take a picture with your
camera handheld, and you do not have
a tripod or a flash (or even if you have
the latter, it is of no use – for example, if
you are photographing a monument or a
landscape). Under such circumstances,
you would do the following. Crank up
the ISO to the maximum level, switch
on image stabilisation and set the lens
at the widest aperture (smallest f/
number). If possible, you will try and
use a shorter focal length to get a slower
handholdable shutter speed to satisfy
the standard thumb rule. That’s about it.
Let us say you have done all that and you
look at the shutter speed on your camera
only to find that it is ½ second or slower.
Not enough to handhold!
So, what next? Pack your bag and leave?
No, not necessarily. Here is a technique
that the author has been using with
good results and this article describes
just that.
This technique relies on a few important
underlying facts.
Modern digital cameras, especially those
with large sensors, have a huge dynamic
range and consequently, a very large
latitude. Recall that dynamic range is
the brightest and the darkest tones that
your camera can simultaneously record
in a single frame. Latitude means how
much wrong exposure can be given
at the time of image capture and yet,
we can extract a useful picture from
that image. In digital cameras, modern
sensors allow a huge amount of latitude
for underexposure, up to 4 or 5 stops
(Picture 1). Also, for your information,
digital cameras have very little latitude
for overexposure, but, this is not relevant
to us in the current scenario.
That is, you can underexpose an image
even up to 5 stops and then increase the
exposure in post-processing (Picture
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2) to extract an acceptable picture.
However, there is no free lunch and
when you do so, there is a large amount
of noise that is introduced. Though
this may not be objectionable on social
media, it will be unacceptable for a good
quality print.
The next point is the nature of noise
in digital sensors. Let us look at this in
more detail. By the simplest definition,
noise is something that alters and thus
corrupts what you want. Those who
study electronics are told that any
‘unwanted’ signal contributes to ‘noise’
as it corrupts the needed signal.
As photographers, we want artefacts
(things that are not originally in the
scene that is being captured) to be
absent in our captured image, as these
degrade the overall quality. Noise in
images does just that - it adds something
that is not there originally. Noise has
two components, called ‘Chroma’ and
‘Luminance’. The former causes pixels
of uneven colour resulting in coloured
blotches (mottling). The latter gives rise
to uneven brightness of pixels that cause
a grain-like appearance when you were
expecting a smooth result.
Most popular post-processing packages
like Photoshop or Lightroom have
commands with very advanced
algorithms to reduce both these
types of noise. Plus, many specialised
applications do noise reduction. All
these have a problem. They do reduce
the noise, but, in the process, they also
reduce other details and thus make the
image soft. Is there a way out?
Yes, there is, and for that, we first need to
remember the nature of noise in digital
sensors. This is the random character
(non-uniformity) of noise - a technical
fact that we are going to exploit. Try this
experiment. Fix your camera on a solid
tripod, set your camera to a fixed high
ISO value, and take ten photographs of
a static scene in the same light with the
same exposure. Now, if you see each
picture magnified very large you will
find that the noise will be present in
each picture but the pattern, that is the
location of noise will differ from image to
image. Thus, if we take all these images
then somehow average them, then those
parts which are static (that is, the objects
in the scene) will remain unaffected but
the noise will be reduced drastically as it
will average out due to the randomness.
Taking the average is also called
calculating the ‘mean’. Needless to say,
more the images you have the better will
be the result.
Another advantage is that, when
averaged out, noise is reduced but
the detail is not lost, as we are not
smoothening any area, we are only
acting on the randomness. For more
details, see the article ‘Noise Reduction
Through Multiple Exposures’ Smart
Photography, April 2018 issue.
So far so good. But how do we put all
this into practise to reach our goal of
handheld photography in low light? For
the sake of clarity, we will divide the
whole process into two parts, i.e. image
capture and post-processing. Read on for
more details!
Image capture
The method of using this technique is
best illustrated with an example. Let us
start with what we said at the beginning
of this article. We have a low light scene
and after we did what all we could, we
need a shutter speed of 1 sec to get
a good well-exposed image, but the
slowest shutter speed you can handhold
under the circumstances is, 1/30 sec
(as an example). This is equivalent to
5 stops of underexposure. If you take
a photograph at 1/30 sec, you will get
an image that is grossly underexposed
(Picture 1). If you now boost the
shadows, you will get an image with
proper tones (Picture 2), but it will have
an unacceptable amount of noise.
What next? Well, here are the steps to
get over that noise issue.
Use raw file format. If this is
not available, use the best quality
JPEG available.
Switch off the in-camera NR. This will
only make the images soft.
Do not use the auto white balance.
Set it to a known value (example,
shade, cloudy, etc.) depending on the
situation. Better still, do a custom white
balance. In all these cases, you will get
consistent colour across all the images
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as compared to a single capture.

That is all! The rest of the trick is in
post-processing.

Post-processing
Open Lightroom. Add the stack to the
catalogue by importing it through the
Library module. Invoke the Develop
module by pressing the ‘D’ key. Select all
the images in the stack. At the bottom
right of the Develop module screen, you
will find the button Auto-Sync. In case
you are seeing instead of this, a button
labelled Sync, click on the small switch
and the button will change to Auto-Sync.
Click on it.

Now open up the shadows, increase

- something that cannot be guaranteed
with auto white balance. So, if you have
photographed in raw, the same colour
correction (if needed) can be applied for
all images.
Picture 3: Here the camera has
been set to highspeed continuous
frame advance mode, commonly
called CH (see arrow mark). In
some cameras, this option may be
accessible through a menu.
exposure, and anything else you wish to
do to get the image to an acceptable level
of brightness with the right tones and
colours. Since Auto-Sync is active, any
change you make will be applied exactly
the same way to all the selected images.
In other words, you are simultaneously
editing all the images in the stack
together, identically. Keep the edited
images selected.

Select either aperture priority or manual

exposure mode. Choose a shutter speed
(with the help of a suitable aperture and
ISO) that you can safely handhold. In our
case let us say it is 1/30 sec.

Keep the ISO and exposure fixed at that

value for all the images in the sequence.

Select high speed (maximum that your

camera permits) continuous frame mode
(Picture 3) so that the capture of images
is completed in the minimum possible
time, thus reducing any inter-frame or
subject movement.

Recall that for our example, the correct

shutter speed is 1 sec and what you can
safely handle is 1/30, which is 5 stops
under. So, you need to take at least 5
images, preferably even more in a burst.

How does this help? We now have

(at least) 5 images, each of which
is underexposed. If we increase the
exposure in post-processing, then the
images will be very noisy as mentioned.
However, we have taken 5 images
(together called a stack), so we are
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 Once you are satisfied, from the main
menu of Lightroom, choose,
Photo > Edit > Open as Layers in
Photograph
(This is the last option in the
dropdown menu)
This will launch Photoshop (if it is
not already running) and each image
file you have captured will appear
as an individual layer in a single
Photoshop file.
Before you proceed further, there is
one very important step that you need
to take. Since you are photographing
handheld, there will be a slight
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movement of your hands and/or body
between each frame. Consequently,
your camera would have (slightly)
shifted up or down or right or left.
Also, you might have rotated the
camera or moved it back and forth
involuntarily, while the burst capture
was in progress. However, for our
technique to work, it is absolutely,
repeat, absolutely necessary that the
images are aligned. To do this, open
the Layers panel in Photoshop
by pressing function key 7 (F7)
(Picture 4).
From the Layers panel, select all
layers by clicking on each layer
while keeping CTRL key pressed.
Alternatively, click on the first and the
Picture 5: The Auto-Align menu in Photoshop.
last layer while keeping the Shift
key pressed.
Now go to the Photoshop main menu,
select-
Edit > Auto-Align Layers
You will see a screen (Picture 5).
Select Auto and then click on OK.
Photoshop will now align the layers
and in the process, may shift or rotate
the images a little bit. So, the layers
may look a little skewed and you may
have to crop the overall image to get
a proper rectangular. This is why
you should frame the images during
capture, a little liberally, so that you
will not cut off anything important.
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Picture 6:
Once again select all the layers (as just
described) and from the Photoshop,
main menu, choose-
Layer > Smart Objects > Convert to
Smart objects
Layer > Smart Objects > Stack mode >
Mean
Save the resulting file. It will be
automatically added to your Lightroom
catalogue. That’s all to it! Be aware
that both these steps take time, up to
several minutes. Please study Picture 6
carefully. It shows three photographs
side by side. The left section shows
the photograph taken with the correct
exposure and the one at the centre
shows the noise that builds up when
you take the underexposed image and
boost the exposure. On the right, you
can see the photograph of the processed
image, which is the result of taking
a mean of several images. You can
see that it compares favourably with
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the photograph taken at the correct
exposure. There might be a slight
softening of the image, but it can be
sharpened a little, as it is free from noise.
All three photographs are shown at
100% here.
So, what has happened? When
Photoshop calculates mean (average)
it eliminates noise (as it is random and
hence the pattern is not identical across
all frames, as mentioned), whereas, the
main objects that are common to all the
frames are retained. Thus, you can now
get an image with noise reduced while
retaining the detail.
Limitations
As you can see, this method is useful
only if your subject is static like interiors,
architecture, landscapes, portraits (if
the subject is willing to remain still just
or a second or two), etc. If any object in
the scene has moved, the final processed
image may exhibit some artefacts (called
‘ghosts’). How objectionable these
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can be, will depend on the total sum
of the subject’s presence (time) in all
the frames put together and the speed
at which the object was moving. If the
subject has moved very rapidly, then the
registration may not be very much in
each frame.
You can also remove the artefacts in
post-processing before or after you
process the stack, depending on their
nature. I have even shot street scenes
with this technique. Also, do not
underexpose by more than 4 or 5 stops
as this technique may need too many
frames to average and remove noise. |SP
ConClusion
This is a simple and effective technique.
While it may not be possible to use this
in all low light situations, knowing it
and adding it to your skillset will help
you one day. Give it a try and share your
experiences with us.
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Flower
PhotograPhy Rohinton Mehta

Flowers bring a sense of freshness into our lives.

Here are a few tips, which, when followed,
can improve your flower photography.

Rohinton Mehta

I
t makes sense to photograph
flowers early in the mornings
or late in the evenings when the
light is not harsh. Harsh light makes
the shadows go too deep (devoid of
detail) and highlights to overexpose.
For the best image quality, try to
photograph flowers at the base
ISO (generally ISO 100). As you
increase ISO, digital noise creeps
in and you also lose dynamic
range. A dedicated macro lens can
yield better image quality and is
convenient to use. (This does not
mean that you cannot use other
methods, like the use of close-up
filters, extension tubes etc.)
Consider using a sturdy tripod,
especially, if the light is inadequate.
A tripod will also allow you to use
narrow apertures like f/11 or f/16
without using flash or increasing the
ISO sensitivity. Keep in mind that
there will be occasions when the
use of a tripod will be cumbersome.
Wait for the breeze to die down
before you release the shutter. In
your excitement of the shot, don’t
jab at the shutter release button;
gently squeeze it down. Shoot in

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Raw. You could set your White Balance
to Auto, though personally, I set my WB
to Daylight. In Adobe Camera Raw (ACR),
you can always change the WB to the one
you prefer.
Know where to focus and remember that
the depth of field will be very shallow.
Some photographers like a part of the
flower sharp, leaving the rest blurred;
some others like to have the entire flower
sharp. If you are not sure which method
you prefer, shoot both ways.
Do keep in mind that even at a narrow
aperture like f/16, the depth of field at
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1:1 magnification (life size) can be in the
region of around 3 mm!
If you can, avoid using very narrow
apertures like f/16, f/22 and f/32. The
narrower the aperture, the greater is
the DoF, but when using such apertures,
the optical phenomenon known as
‘diffraction of light’ will cause the entire
image to go ‘soft’. You may not notice the
softness if your picture size is reasonably
small, but, you’ll be able to notice the
softness on larger prints.
Look for flowers that have not been eaten
by insects or wilted due to age/heat.
Sometimes, you may find stinging insects
like bees on the flowers or hovering
around them. No need to panic; do
your work without making any sudden
jerky movements. If you have a medical
condition where a bee-sting could be
life-threatening, it may be safer for you to
avoid taking such photos.
Very often, water sprayed on a flower can
make the flower appear fresh.
What if you don’t have a choice and must
photograph flowers in harsh sunlight?
It is a good idea to carry a foldable
‘diffuser’. Hold the diffuser between
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the flower and the sun and you’ll
immediately see that the light on
the flowers has softened. Bringing
the diffuser closer to the flowers
will soften the contrast; increasing
the distance between the flowers
and the diffuser will make the
contrast comparatively stronger.

It is also a good idea to carry a

portable ‘reflector’. When angled
correctly, you will be able to
reflect some of the light back into
the shadow regions and thereby,
reduce the strong contrast of a
harsh sun.

Should you autofocus or focus

manually? The choice is yours.
I initially autofocus and then
override the AF to fine-tune on
that part of the flower which I
want the sharpest.

Do consider ‘focus stacking’ if

there is no breeze or you are
photographing the flower in a
studio. If your camera does not
allow automatic focus stacking, you
can do so manually. Of course, using
a sturdy tripod is a must. Using the
optimum aperture on your lens,
carefully focus manually on the
closest part of the flower and take
a shot. For the next shot, focus a bit

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further (may be a few millimetres),
but keep your shooting parameters
the same. Continue doing so till
your focus reaches the other end of
the flower.

Now, transfer all your images

to your computer and either
use Photoshop or use dedicated
software like Helicon Focus or
Zerene Stacker to create a sharp
end-to-end flower study.

Consider carrying a lightweight

portable backdrop for those
occasions where you find the
background disturbing. The
backdrop could be a coloured
paper or one that is painted, for
example, with soft pastel colours
and may be with out of focus
clouds. You can ask a friend to
hold the backdrop behind the
flower/s and at an appropriate
distance. |SP
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Tips on Photographing
Sunrise/Sunsets Rohinton Mehta
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E
veryone loves sunrise and sunsets.
Let’s say, that you take a photo trip
to an exotic location. Unless you
know that area well, you may not know
where exactly to go for the best sunrise/
sunset experience.
Do your homework. Find out the sites
where sunrise/sunsets generally are the
best. You could check dedicated apps,
check on the Net or better still, take a
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local guide with you. Be at the location at
least 20 minutes before the sunrise. This
will give you a chance to scout around
for the best shooting position.
Consider a good tripod as a must. If it
has a centre column, remember not
to extend the centre column to its
maximum height as that can cause
camera movement during exposure.
Instead, use the centre column only for
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minor adjustments in height. Ideally, a
tripod height should be such that the
mounted camera is at your eye level
(without the use of the centre column).
Set your ISO to 100 (unless the base ISO
in your camera is different).
If you are using a D-SLR, consider locking
up the reflex mirror after you have
focussed, if your camera has that facility.
This prevents the loss of sharpness
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due to the mirror slap. Alternately, if
your camera supports it, use the self-
timer with 2-3 second delay. I prefer
being on Manual Focus mode when
photographing sunrise/sunsets.
Warning: Never look at the sun
through a long telephoto lens as that
could permanently damage your eye.
If you have any difficulty looking at the
sun with your naked eyes, do not look
at it through a telephoto lens.
Do not set the White Balance to
Auto. If you do so, the warm sunrise/
sunset colours will tend to wash out.
Of course, if you are shooting in Raw
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(recommended), then changing the
WB in post processing is very easy.
(But, I would still like to start my
editing on a picture that looks as close
to what I saw when I took the shot).
When photographing sunsets, make
it a point to stay there for up to
30 minutes after the sun has gone
under the horizon. Often, the sky
gets its beautiful colours after 20
minutes after the sun has set. Try
not to place the sun in the centre of
your composition; consider the Rule
of the Thirds. Also, try not to place
the horizon line passing through the
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centre of the frame. (I am aware that
some photographers do not heed this
advice. If you are a beginner, you may
be better off following my advice.)
Consider creating High Dynamic Range
(HDR) images, especially if the lighting
contrast is high. If recording for HDR,
set your camera on Continuous Firing
Mode – High. The idea is to not allow
time between the frames, since the
sun changes its position continuously. I
am assuming that you know how to set
up the camera for HDR images. Know
some basic editing to warm up the
photos to your liking. |SP
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This lens has been constructed for the
superior optical quality that the Canon
RF system demands. It is constructed
with 17 elements in 13 groups including
one Super UD, three UD (ultra-low
dispersion) and two aspherical elements
to reduce chromatic and spherical
aberration. These elements help to
achieve sharp images. A nine-bladed
aperture diaphragm ensures pleasing
bokeh and minimised distortion.

The lens uses two Nano USM focus

motors for fast and near-silent autofocus.
This allows the lens to quickly change
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I
f you have used the popular 70-200 mm
f/2.8 lenses of any brand, you would
certainly know the weight and bulk of
this versatile telephoto lens. Now Canon
has changed it with this mirrorless
edition of their popular lens. The new
Canon RF 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS USM lens
is unbelievably lightweight.
Design & Build Quality
As mentioned, the RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 is
a light, compact and sturdy lens. In fact,
it is 27 percent shorter and 28 percent
lighter compared to the EF 70-200 mm
f/2.8L IS III USM as Canon mentions. The
lens has a dust and weather-resistant
construction, with sealing applied to
lens joining sections and switch panels
in addition to a rubber ring at the lens
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mount. The front and rear surfaces are
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dirt repulsion. It is also vibration shock
resistant. The broad zoom ring is at the
front and focus ring is at the middle
with a customisable control ring close
to the lens mount. A detachable tripod
mount ring sits between the control ring
and the focus ring. If we need to really
nit-pick on the design, it is only the non-
Arca-Swiss tripod mount foot.
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Image Stabiliser switch (On/Off) and
Stabiliser Mode switch. The supplied
polycarbonate lens hood has a sliding
door that allows you to rotate a circular
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speed advantage. The RF 70-200 mm
relays focal length information directly
to EOS R series cameras so that the
focal length is directly displayed on the
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The lens offers an aperture range of
f/2.8 to 32 throughout the zoom range. It
measures 89.9 mm (dia) x 146 mm
(length) at 70 mm focal length and
weighs 1070 g without the tripod mount.
Ergonomics
The Canon RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 lens
is quite comfortable to operate, and it
balanced well with the EOS R5 that was
provided for this review. The rings are all
well within reach and are well-damped
for ease of use. The focus and zoom
rings have rubber linings with straight-
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double knurling for easy operation. The
control ring has suppressed click stops,
which can be removed from a Canon
service centre at a price. The control ring
function can be customised in the menu.
The lens features a telescopic
zoom, which extends the barrel by
approximately 6 cm from 70 mm to 200
mm zoom positions.
Performance
The RF 70-200 mm focussed quite fast
with the EOS R5 and the operation was
nearly silent at every instant. Images
were sharp out of the box and the lens
exhibited excellent centre-to-corner
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Focal length: 200 mm
aperture: f/2.8
Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec.
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sharpness. Since the RF lenses are built
for R-series bodies, we tested the lens
with all lens correction features turned
on unless otherwise specified. We did
not notice any flare or chromatic
aberration in strong against-the-light
situations even at wide-open aperture
at 70 mm.
The lens did not produce any distortion.
Some darkening of corners that was
seen at f/2.8 was corrected well by
the peripheral illumination feature in
the body. The lens produced soft and
pleasing bokeh. Canon claims a 5-stop
shutter speed advantage for the image
stabilisation system, and we could verify
the same in our tests, both at 70 mm and
200 mm focal lengths.
Sujith Gopinath
VERDICt FInaL SCoRE
the new RF 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS USM is a
terrific lens for sports, portrait, wedding
and street photographers, offering
blazing fast aF and sharp results. the
light and compact design leaves more
room in your kit bag for an additional
lens or a second body compared to similar
lenses for D-SLRs. We wish it were a little
less expensive.
KEy SPECIFICatIonS Design and Build Quality
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.7 m
Lens construction: 17 elements, 13 groups
Drive System: 2x Nano USM

Filter Size: 77 mm Key Features
Maximum Magnification: 0.23x
Minimum aperture: 32
number of Diaphragm Blades: 9

Ergonomics
anti-dust and Moisture: Supported

Value for Money

Diameter x Length: 89.9 x 146.0 mm
Weight: 1070 g (excluding tripod mount) 
Performance
The RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 lens retails at
an MRP of Rs. 231,995. This is around
half-a-lakh more than the EF 70-200
PLUS MInUS 
mm f/2.8L IS USM. With the expensive • Light and compact • telescopic Value for Money
design zoom
R-series bodies, this could cause a
significant dent in your wallet. We would
• Sturdy construction
• Weather-proofing
• Price 
consider this expensive unless Canon • Excellent image quality
overall
decides to bring the cost of ownership of
the R-series cameras further down. |SP
• Fast and quiet aF 
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LENS REVIEW

Ergonomics
Since the lens is on the heavier side, it is
‹’‘”–ƒ––‘ƒ–…Š‹–™‹–Š–Š‡”‹‰Š–„‘†›Ǥ
‡™‘—Ž†”‡…‘‡†–Š‡ǦͶǤƒ–…Š‡†
™‹–Š–Š‡”‹‰Š–„‘†›ǡ–Š‡Ž‡•Šƒ†Ž‡•™‡ŽŽǤ

‡”ˆ‘”ƒ…‡
Š‡ —Œ‹ϐ‹ŽͷͲˆȀͳǤͲŽ‡•’”‘˜‡†
–‘„‡ƒ–‡””‹ϐ‹…’‡”ˆ‘”‡”ǤŠ‡Ž‡•
autofocuses accurately, and in spite
‘ˆ‹–•Žƒ”‰‡ƒ’‡”–—”‡ǡ…‘–”‘Ž•ϐŽƒ”‡
ƒ†‹”ƒ„Ž›Ǥ”‡†‹…–ƒ„Ž›ǡ–Š‡Ž‡•‹•‘–
ƒ–‹–••Šƒ”’‡•–ƒ–ˆȀͳǤͲǤŠƒ”’‡••ǡ„‘–Š
centre and corner, improves dramatically
ˆȀʹ‘™ƒ”†•Ǥ‹Ž†…ƒ•–˜‹•‹„Ž‡ƒ–ˆ—ŽŽ
aperture disappears once you cross f/2.
Š‡Ž‡•’”‘†—…‡••—’‡”„„‘‡Šƒ†‹•
ideal for portraiture even in low light
•‹†‡–Š‡‘š •‹–—ƒ–‹‘•Ǥϐ‹Ž–‡”…ƒ„‡ƒŠƒ†›
✓    ͷͲ accompaniment should you want to
ˆȀͳǤͲ‡• control the light entering the lens.
✓    Ǧ͹͹
͹͹ ”‘–‡•ƒ’ ƒŽ—‡ˆ‘”‘‡›
✓   ‡ƒ”‡• Š‡Ž‡•…ƒ””‹‡•ƒ‘ˆ
ƒ’ˆ‘”    •ǤͳͶͻǡͻͻͻȀǦ|SP
Ǧ‘—–‡•‡•
✓ ‡•‘‘†
✓ Cloth Wrap FINAL SCORE
✓ Warranty card

Design and Build Quality

FUJIFILM XF 50 mm F1.0 R WR `149,999 
Key Features

A Fine 
Ergonomics

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Portrait Lens ƒ†‡‘ˆ‡–ƒŽƒ†„‘–ŠŽ‘‘•ƒ†ˆ‡‡Ž•
‡”ˆ‘”ƒ…‡

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•‘Ž‹†ǤŠ‡Ž‡•‡ƒ•—”‡•ͳͲ͵ǤͷȋȌ
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B
y focussing all its attention šͺ͹ȋȌƒ†™‡‹‰Š•ͺͶͷ‰ǤŠ‡
on the APS-C segment of the lens supplied to us came without a Overall
ƒ”‡–ǡ —Œ‹ϐ‹ŽŠƒ•„‡‡ƒ„Ž‡ lens hood.
to offer the largest range of lenses of
any manufacturer in this segment. To Key Features

its already existing 50 mm f/2 and The lens is constructed with 12 elements
56 mm f/1.2, there is now the 50 mm in 9 groups that include one aspherical PLUS MINUS
f/1.0 lens. The new 50 mm f/1.0 is ƒ†–™‘‡Ž‡‡–•ƒ†ˆ‡ƒ–—”‡•ƒ Ȉƒ”‰‡ˆȀͳǤͲƒ’‡”–—”‡ Ȉ‘Š‘‘†
also weather resistant, which makes it manual focussing ring as well as an Ȉ‘˜‡Ž›„‘‡Š •—’’Ž‹‡†
attractive for professionals. ƒ’‡”–—”‡”‹‰ǤŠ‡ϐ‹‡Ž†‘ˆ˜‹‡™‹•͵ʹ ȈŠƒ”’ ȈNo in-built
degrees and the minimum focussing Ȉ‡ƒ–Š‡”•‡ƒŽ‡† stabilisation
Design & Build Quality †‹•–ƒ…‡‹•͹Ͳ…•ǤŠ‡ƒ’‡”–—”‡”ƒ‰‡
—Œ‹ϐ‹Žǯ•‡™Ž‡•ȋƒ–ƒ͹͸ ‹•ˆ”‘ˆȀͳǦˆȀͳ͸Ǥ‹‡†‹ƒ’Š”ƒ‰„Žƒ†‡•
equivalent) is ideal for portrait …‘„‹‡–‘‘ˆˆ‡”ƒ•‘‘–Š„‘‡ŠǤŠ‡Ž‡• VERDICT
’Š‘–‘‰”ƒ’Š›Ǥ—””‡–Ž›ǡ‹–‹•–Š‡™‘”Ž†ǯ• ƒ……‡’–•ƒ͹͹ϐ‹Ž–‡”ǤŠ‡”‡‹•‘„—‹Ž–Ǧ‹ ϐ‹‡Ž‡•ˆ”‘ —Œ‹ϐ‹ŽǤ —Œ‹ϐ‹Ž—•‡”•†‘ǯ–
„”‹‰Š–‡•–ƒ—–‘ˆ‘…—•‘’–‹…ǤŠ‡Ž‡•‹• ‹ƒ‰‡•–ƒ„‹Ž‹•ƒ–‹‘Ǥ ‡‡†–‘Ž‘‘ˆ—”–Š‡”Ǥ

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 camera: Fujifilm X-T3
Lens: Fujifilm XF50mmF1.0 R
Aperture: f/4.0
Shutter Speed: 1/1500 sec
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISo: 400

Mahesh Reddy

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LENS REVIEW

Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S `1,79,995

The First Super-Speed Z

Mount Lens from Nikon!
Ashok Kandimalla

N
ikon offered high-speed lenses
right from the 1950s, starting
with the legendary and very
”ƒ”‡ͷͲˆȀͳǤͳƒ†‡ˆ‘””ƒ‰‡ϐ‹†‡”
cameras. Later, many normal lenses
with focal lengths ranging from 50 mm
to 58 mm appeared with f/1.2 aperture,
with some, now commanding very
high prices in the collector’s market.
These were all manual focus lenses
designed for the Nikon SLRs. However,
no autofocussing normal lens with f/1.2
was introduced by Nikon. Hence, many
photographers were expecting a new
high performance normal f/1.2 lens
after the Z mount was announced. This
is the answer from Nikon.

Design & Build Quality

This is a very large and heavy lens. Inside the Box
In fact, it is the largest 50 mm full- ✓ Snap-on front lens cap
frame lens that we ever received for a ✓ Rear lens cap
review! It uses the same solid ‘hybrid’ ✓ Petal shaped bayonet lens
construction as the other S lenses.
hood with spring catch
Š‡”‡ƒ”‡–™‘”‹‰•ǤŠ‡ϐ‹”•–‹•˜‡”›
✓ User Manual
broad and is for manual focussing. The
✓ Soft pouch
second, called the ‘control ring’ is fully
customisable. At the top, there is a ‘faux ✓ Warranty card
ring’ that the manual calls a ‘rubber grip’
and that is exactly its purpose!

As with a few other Z lenses, there is a

multipurpose organic EL display panel
on the lens. There are two buttons, one
called ‘Disp’ and the other ‘L-Fn’ (Lens
Function). The usual switch for AF/
MF selection is also present. There are
seals all over to make the lens dust and
moisture-proof.
Key Features
This is a complex lens with no less than
17 elements in 15 groups (including 2
ED elements and 3 aspherical elements).
The well-known Nikon’s Nano Crystal
and ARNEO coatings are also present.
The focussing is internal.
The Vibration Reduction (VR) feature
has been omitted as the Z camera bodies
have IBIS (In Body Image Stabilisation).
The control ring can be customised
to set either aperture or exposure
compensation. Using the ‘Disp’ button,
you can display, distance (in feet or
metres), DOF, focal length, or aperture.
The ‘L-Fn’ button can be programmed
to perform any one of the 21 different
functions, examples being metering
mode selection, playback, zoom,
bracketing burst, etc.
Ergonomics
The lens was tested on Nikon Z6 II
and Z7 full-frame bodies. The heavy
lens, plus the lighter body combination

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 Camera: Nikon Z6 II
Lens: Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S
Aperture: f/1.2
Shutter Speed: 1/400 sec.
ISO: 800
moves the balance (centre of gravity)
towards the middle of the lens. The
bulk of the weight will be supported by
the left hand. You can cradle the lens
in your left hand comfortably and the
combination is easy to hold.
Both the rings have a ribbing on the
surface to give a good grip and are
very smooth to turn but we wish there
was a little more damping. This is
because, you could inadvertently slightly
move the two rings (while cradling),
changing the focus or some other
parameter (depending on how you have
customised the control ring). The AF/
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MF switch can be operated comfortably,
plus, you have the usual instant MF
override. A raised index mark has been
provided for easy lens mounting.
Performance
The optical performance was
extraordinary as you can expect from a
lens with such a size, weight and price.
The centre sharpness was outstanding
even wide open, and the edge sharpness
was excellent. This is an extraordinary
performance, considering the extremely
high speed of the lens. The sharpness
increases across the frame as you
stop down. The peak sharpness for
Srirama Raja
both centre and edges is around f/3.5.
However, the lens is plenty sharp even
wide open, and can be used wide open
without any reservations.
The overall contrast was excellent. The
lens showed extremely low distortion
and also aberrations were well
corrected. The AF was silent and swift
(due to dual stepper motors) with no
hunting. The colours were vibrant and
were consistent with the other Nikon Z
lenses. The flare control was very good.
Nikon claims that the focus breathing is
minimal. This is an important factor for
movie makers.
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LENS REVIEW

Camera: Nikon Z6 II
Lens: Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S
Aperture: f/1.2
Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec.
ISO: 800

FINAL SCORE

Design and Build Quality

Srirama Raja


Key Features

Special mention needs to be made automatic corrections are done by the


regarding the rendering (‘bokeh’) of raw converter, using the lens supplied Ergonomics
the out of focus areas. These are very
smooth and gradual, due to the optical
’”‘ϐ‹Ž‡•ǡƒ†‹’”ƒ…–‹•‡ǡ–Š‹•‹•™Šƒ–›‘—
will also see. 
design and the 9-bladed diaphragm. Performance
Value for Money
This, plus the excellent micro-contrast,
causes the main subject to ‘pop’ giving This lens is priced at Rs.1,79,995/- 
the picture a 3D look. (MRP). Lenses in this class are not cheap Value for Money
and this price is comparable to similar
The usual caveat. Please remember that offerings by competitors. |SP 
what we have written here is after the Overall

VERDICT KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Š‹•‹•–Š‡ϐ‹”•–•—’‡”•’‡‡†Ž‡•ˆ”‘
Nikon after decades. While it may sound Focal length and coverage: 50 mm, Full frame PLUS
expensive, the truth is that lenses that (24 x 36 mm)
Aperture range : f/1.2 to f/16, diaphragm with Ȉ Superlative overall performance,
give similar performance (if any), cost even wide open
around the same or even more. It is 9 rounded blades
Lens construction: 17 elements in 15 groups ȈMultipurpose display with DOF scale
excellent for portraiture due to its superb ȈCustomisable ring and button
Picture angle (diagonal): FX Format 47° or DX
bokeh and also for low light photography.
format 31° 30‘ Ȉš…‡ŽŽ‡–„—‹Ž†“—ƒŽ‹–›ƒ†ϐ‹‹•Š
It sets a new standard in performance for
‹‰Š‡•–ƒ‰‹ϐ‹…ƒ–‹‘ǣ 0.15 X ȈVery smooth operation
super-speed normal lenses. Bear in mind Focussing Range:Ͷͷ…–‘λ
that, it is not a forgiving lens, especially
when coupled with a high pixel count
Filter/attachment size: 82 mm
Lens Hood: Supplied
MINUS
camera like Z7 or Z7 II. The technique Diameter x length: 89.5 x 150 mm Ȉ Very large and heavy
must be exact as any sloppiness will result Weight: 1090 g ȈThe rings need a little more damping
in poor quality images.

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Software review

PortraitPro 21 `12,700

Beyond Retouching
Sujith Gopinath

W
e have reviewed all the past
versions of PortraitPro and
this year, Anthropics has come
up with a major upgrade, the PortraitPro
21. Apart from fine-tuning the features,
the company has incorporated some
advanced features into this software
including sky replacement, which it
inherits from Anthropics’ popular
Landscape Pro software.

Key Features
The PortraitPro 21 does everything that
the earlier versions have been doing
for long. So instead of exploring face
sculpting and associated features we
have covered extensively in our previous
reviews, we would focus our efforts on
the latest features in the latest version. Relighting

Lighting Brushes enhancing your portraits. This tool is modify shadows and brightness using
The new lighting brushes offer great smart enough to distinguish between different light sources and fine-tune the
flexibility and fine-tuning possibilities the background and foreground. You can properties of light for seamless blending.

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 Sky Replacement

Sky replacement will automatically mask and blend your

This is one feature that has been images. You can tweak the tones of the
adopted from LandscapePro. With foreground to match the new sky and
this, you can replace skies in your finely control the effect so that it does
portraits effortlessly. PortraitPro 21 not overpower your images.

Cloning

Clone tool
The new clone
tool allows you
to take care of
imperfections and
precisely control
the area and
strength of the
effect. The tool is
quite easy to use
like the one in
Photoshop.

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Software review
Tutotial
Hair highlights
Hair retouching has never been so easy
in earlier versions of PortraitPro. The
latest version allows you to precisely
control and add highlights on hair
with new smart hair tools. You can
customise undertones, adjust strength,
and increase vibrance for professional
colouring results.
Remove noise
Now you can reduce or remove noise
without sacrificing image detail and
quality. PortraitPro 21 lets you eliminate
luminance and colour noise, and sharpen
the image without enhancing noise.
History tool
The new history tool allows you to track
changes and restore a portion of an
image to an earlier state, whilst leaving
the rest of the modified image as is.
Colour Styles
The colour styles option allows you to
apply a preset or create your own preset.
PortraitPro 21 also lets you tweak
various parameters of the image even
after applying the presets.
Evaluation
PortraitPro 21 offers a complete package
for editing every aspect of a portrait
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FinaL SCoRE
and retouch it by finely controlling Key Features
various features. The software offers
an extensive set of controls. The most
important aspect of this software, in

my opinion, is the excellent hands-on
Ease of Use
tutorials on the home page that can
be referred to again and again to get

yourself acquainted with all the features. Performance
The software now allows more options 
for non-destructive editing with masking Value for Money
and unmasking options. The AI-enabled
masking options are also commendable. 
Support
Value for Money
The PortraitPro 21 is available in
Standard, Studio and Studio Max

editions. The Standard edition is
Final Rating
available at U.S $54.95 (approximately
Rs.4106). The Studio edition includes

Smart Filter for Photoshop and
Lightroom.
Plus Minus
• Easy to use • none
It also provides Raw and DNG file • Great features
support. The Studio version retails at U.S. • Extensive
$84.95 (approximately Rs.6350). The fine-tuning options
Studio Max edition includes automatic • innovative tutorials
batch processing in addition to Studio
features and retails at U.S. $169.95 VERDiCT
(approximately Rs.12,700). We feel The PortraitPro 21 is a complete solution
that this is good value for money. The to your portrait retouching requirements.
software comes with a full money-back The software offers great value for money
guarantee. |SP and with useful tutorials, this is certainly
a Best Buy.
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—Œ‹ϐ‹Ž•–ƒš“—ƒ”‡ͳ `ͳͲǡͻͻͻ
Instant
and Simple Sujith Gopinath
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Photo

1 Yoji Kuribayashi, who founded

Kuribayashi Seishakusho , later
on merged with which company:
a) Praktica
b) Carena
c) Vivitar
8 Which was the first SLR to offer
both aperture and shutter
priority automation?
a) Petri d) Cosina a) Topcon RE – Super
b) Miranda b) Nikon F3
c) Konica
d) Topcon 5 In 1933, two individuals named
Goro Yoshida and Saburo Uchida
founded a company that is today
c) Canon A 1
d) Exakta SL 66

2 It is well known that the

Olympus Pen was the first
Japanese half frame camera.
a household name. Name that
company.
a) Canon
9 Prior to the 1950s, Canon used
to source their lenses from
Nikon. The lenses went under
Which was the second? b) Nikon the name :
a) Minolta c) Asahi Pentax a) Tessar
b) Nikon d) Minolta b) Bioplan
c) Petri Half c) c) Nikkor
d) Canon
6 Canon produced only one SLR
with a leaf shutter. Which one?
d) d) Serena

3 Orikkor lenses were the

brand used by which camera
company?
a) Canonex
b) Canomatic
c) Canonflex
10 Only once in its history was
a Canon SLR produced by
another company – in this case,
a) Miranda d) Canon Pellix Cosina. Name the model.
b) Petri a) Canon T60
c) Exakta
d) Kowa 7 Canon lenses were used in the
1960s by a medium format
camera manufacturer. Which
b) Canon T70
c) Canon T90
d) Canon T50

4 The Petri Company filed

for bankruptcy in 1978. Its
products, however, continued to
one?
a) Bronica
b) Asahi Pentax
be sold under different brand c) Mamiya 5(a), 6 (a), 7 (c), 8 (c), 9 (d), 10 (a)
names. Name two of them. d) Yashica ANSWERS: 1 (a), 2 (c),3 (b), 4 (b) & (d),

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