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Nikon Zf gains film look
Nikon ikon's firmware version 3.00 turns the Zf into an unusually faithful digital-film bridge.
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December 2025
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Pro. Powerful. Solid. A delightful all round package
The newly launched Oppo Find X9 Pro is a true flagship powerhouse that's already creating serious buzz in India and globally. With its Hasselblad-tuned imaging system, the largest battery Oppo has ever put in a phone, and relentless focus on computational photography, it's clearly aimed at photography enthusiasts, travellers, content creators, and anyone who needs all-day (or multi-day) power without compromise.
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December 2025
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Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO expands options
Viltrox's AF 85mm f/2 EVO arrives to stabilise mid-range Z-mount portrait economics.
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December 2025
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Leica SL3 Reporter reinforced
The Leica SL3 Reporter edition refines the SL3 chassis into a field-survival instrument for conflict journalists, nature correspondents and border-region documentarians.
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December 2025
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Nikon DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR reaches shelves
The Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR is set to lift APS-C credibility for Nikon by offering a 24-75mm equivalent focal length in a 200g footprint.
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December 2025
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Nikon ZR cinema body reaches studios
The Nikon ZR introduces 6K RAW and internal ND filtration in a ventilated, modular frame engineered to last multi-hour documentary cycles and binge-shoot streaming series.
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December 2025
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Canon R6 Mark III arrives
Canon's EOS R6 Mark III has made it its India entry, positioning itself as a serious hybrid upgrade for working photographers and ambitious creators.
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December 2025
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Nikon Z9 II timeline shifts
Nikon’s Z9 II slipping to 2026 is less delay and more architecture pacing.
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December 2025
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Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM arrives
Canon's RF 45mm f/1.2 STM threads ultra-fast optics into a 346g frame designed to serve street, ceremony and campaign studios without L-series heft.
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December 2025
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A creator's delight
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 isn’t just another foldable—it’s the most refined, ultra-slim, productivity-driven multitasking machine on the market today. At just 8.9 mm folded and 215 grams, it slips into a pocket like a premium notebook, yet unfolds into an 8-inch tablet that redefines mobile workflow. With its armored aluminum frame, IPX8 water resistance, and a hinge engineered for 200,000 folds, this is a device built for professionals who demand durability and elegance in equal measure. For creators, it's more than a phone—it’s a portable studio, editing suite, and client presentation tool in one. And when it comes to photography and video, the Z Fold 7 doesn't just keep up with flagships; in many real-world scenarios, it leads.
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December 2025
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A worthy successor to a living legend!
The previous version of the Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 had a stellar reputation for all-around performance. It won, deservingly, many awards and was recognised as the best standard zoom available. Improving a lens of this reputation is no easy task. So, did Nikon succeed in producing an even better lens? Read on and discover for yourself.
4 min |
December 2025
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Where Memories Breathe Again
Discover how Vineethvarma Vegesna transforms flat images into immersive stories. Through Tiny Planets, Stereo 3D, and Anaglyphs, he redefines how we see, experience, and hold a photograph.
1 min |
December 2025
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Canon CR-N400 PTZ strengthens remote workflows
Canon's CR-N400 PTZ broadens unattended-capture credibility for auditoriums, festivals and corporate mandap floors.
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December 2025
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FIVE ICONIC CAMERA DESIGNS
Great cameras are never 'manufactured. They become great because of their features, design, reliability etc. In a mass driven market, breaking free from tradition is not easy. Kudos are in order for those who made their products shine with their engineering brilliance, innovative genius and perfect timing. Here are five such iconic designs.
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December 2025
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Sony 16-28mm f/2.0 GM teased
SONY Fedraws the ony's upcoming 16-28mm f/2.0 GM redraws the wide-angle expectation graph by pairing ultrawide breadth with an f/2 aperture across the entire zoom range.
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December 2025
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One Lens, Infinite Possibilities: Working With the Sony SEL50150GM
The Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM is one of the most versatile portrait and fashion lenses Sony has produced. Its constant f/2 aperture delivers beautiful subject separation, smooth bokeh, and impressive low-light performance across the entire zoom range. Autofocus is fast, consistent, and reliable even in backlit or fast-paced environments — a major advantage for editorial and commercial work. What stands out most is its balance of reach, speed, and optical refinement, making it ideal for full-length portraits, candid moments, and tight close-ups alike. For photographers seeking a single lens that truly adapts to any scenario, this GM zoom is exceptional.
2 min |
December 2025
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Canon surpasses 170 million lenses
Canon's 170-million lens milestone underscores volume, resilience and inheritance across EF and RF eras.
1 min |
December 2025
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Vineethvarma Vegesna's Journey with Tiny Planets, Stereo Cards, and Anaglyph Photography
From panoramic Tiny Planets to immersive 3D imagery, Vineethvarma explores how technology and imagination can bring memories to life. In this feature, he shares his creative journey, techniques, and the joy of transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary visual experiences.
5 min |
December 2025
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For Sony full frame E-mount interchangeable cameras
The Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 lens is the successor to the highly praised Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 DI III RXD lens. The 25-200mm (8x) lens offers a telescopic design construction. On the wide-angle side, the new lens gains 3mm increase in the focal length from 28 to 25mm (that's an increase of approximately 5°angle of view - a substantial increase) and at the same time, offers overall superior performance. The lens was introduced in India on 20th November 2025. Let's put the lens through our grueling tests...
3 min |
December 2025
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An impressive 2024 foldable in 2025
The foldable market has reached a crucial inflection point. The initial novelty has worn off, replaced by a fierce battle over what a foldable should be. Is it a delicate piece of tech, impossibly thin and light? Or is it a robust, practical tool designed for the rigors of daily life? With the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Google has emphatically chosen the latter.
5 min |
December 2025
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vivo Smartphone Photography Awards Season 3 Winners Announced
Vivo has announced the winners of the highly anticipated vivo Smartphone Photography Awards 2025 – Season 3, with Soumayan Biswas from West Bengal earning the prestigious Grand Jury Award. His evocative silhouette of fishermen at Bortir Bill—shot on a vivo Y1803—captured the judges’ attention for its powerful storytelling and compelling play of light.
1 min |
December 2025
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Panasonic India leadership evolves
Panasonic Life Solutions India has confirmed that Manish Sharma will step down from his current role after a 17-year tenure that shaped the company's business strategy, manufacturing expansion and technology positioning in India.
1 min |
December 2025
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Refer Manuals with Ease!
So, you have purchased your camera! Congratulations, you probably went through the manual thoroughly, possibly even twice.
4 min |
December 2025
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Capturing Life in Silhouettes
An Interview with Soumayan Biswas, Grand Jury Award Winner-vivo Imagine Smartphone Photography Awards, Season 3
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December 2025
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Panasonic MFT roadmap teased
Panasonic hints at a late-2025 MFT resurgence, fuelling expectation of GH-grade autofocus gains and opengate anamorphic lanes popularised by indie cinematographers.
1 min |
December 2025
Smart Photography
Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO expands options
Viltrox's AF 85mm f/2 EVO arrives to stabilise mid-range Z-mount portrait economics.
1 min |
December 2025
Smart Photography
Nikon Z9 II timeline shifts
Nikon's Z9 II slipping to 2026 is less delay and more architecture pacing.
1 min |
December 2025
Smart Photography
Nikon Zf gains film look
Nikon's firmware version 3.00 turns the Zf into an unusually faithful digital-film bridge.
1 min |
December 2025
Smart Photography
Canon surpasses 170 million lenses
Canon's 170-million lens Cimilestone underscores volume, resilience and inheritance across EF and RF eras.
1 min |
December 2025
Smart Photography
Sony 16-28mm f/2.0 GM teased
Sony's upcoming 16-28mm f/2.0 SGM Fedraws the wide-angle expectation graph by pairing ultrawide breadth with an f/2 aperture across the entire zoom range.
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