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Affordable Telephoto Zoom
The Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens (model A067) was launched worldwide on September 19, 2024.
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July 2025
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Aviation impact on imaging
The tragic Air India Boeing 787 crash Tin June 2025 has triggered broader concerns about equipment reliability, including in adjacent sectors like imaging.
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July 2025
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Google's Pixel push
Though released in late 2024, Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL continues to remain a favourite among mobile photographers well into 2025.
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July 2025
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Canon's APS-C ambition
Canon is expected to release the EOS R7 Mark II later in 2025, with reports suggesting it could be the brand's first APS-C camera featuring a stacked sensor.
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July 2025
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Creating a Soft Out-of-Focus Background
If you are a portrait photographer or a wildlife photographer, chances are that you prefer a soft, out-of-focus (blurry) background to a sharp subject. But why would you prefer a blurry background? The answer is simple. A sharp subject with a blurry background means that the viewer's attention will go straight on to the subject and stay there. If the background has anything sharp or colourful or bright, that can draw the viewer's attention away from the subject. We generally speak of the quality of the soft background as 'bokeh'.
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July 2025
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Nikon's Z8 upgrade
A major firmware update is rumoured for the Nikon Z8, expected to arrive on or around 1 July 2025.
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July 2025
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Best Affordable Nikon
Nikon's latest offering, the entry-level full-frame mirrorless Z5II, was released in India on April 23, 2025, close to five years after the release of the Z5.
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July 2025
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Intelligent Illumination that elevates your workspace
The BenQ ScreenBar Halo LED Monitor Lightbar with Auto-Dimming & Hue Adjustment is one of those smart products that make you wonder \"Why did I not get this when I set up my workdesk?\" - be it a work from home set up or home studio or even an office desk.
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July 2025
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Pentax 17 honoured
The Pentax 17 compact film The camera has added two major accolades to its growing list of design awards. Following earlier success at the German Design Awards, Ricoh's half-frame model has now won both the Red Dot Design Award and the iF Design Award in June 2025.
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July 2025
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The Adamski Effect – A Simple Photoshop Technique
Some popular post-processing techniques are named after the person who created or popularized them.
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July 2025
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Canon EOS R100 Budget Option
Canon's EOS R100 gained Ca attention in March 2025 as a beginner mirrorless camera, priced at 45,000 (Body only) in India. Its 24.1MP APS-C sensor and reliable autofocus suit hobbyists.
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May 2025
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Ulanzi's Smartphone Rig
Ulanzi released a smartphone video rig on April 18, 2025, priced at *5,000 in India.
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May 2025
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Sony India FE 50-150mm F2 GM Telephoto Zoom
Sony ony India has launched the FE 50-150mm F2 GM, the world's first telephoto zoom lens with a 150mm maximum focal length and a constant F2 aperture.
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May 2025
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Excellent Performer
Sony FE 400-800 MM F/6.3 - 8 G OSS 2,64,990/-
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May 2025
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DJI Osmo Pocket 4
DJI launched the Osmo Pocket 4 on April 15, 2025, priced at ₹35,000 in India.
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May 2025
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Rode Wireless Pro II
Rode launched the Wireless Pro II microphone on April 20, R2025, priced at 345,000 in India.
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May 2025
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COMPACT CAMERAS OUR CHOICE
Compact cameras are back in demand. It only took one winner from the Fujifilm stable to turn the tide. Fujifilm's X100 VI took the world by storm and even today continues to be in short supply. Let's zero in on the best choices available to you in the compact camera market. In our opinion, for compact cameras to prevail against constantly improving mobile phones, the sensor size has to be decent. Accordingly, sensor sizes smaller than 1-inch Type do not make the grade.
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May 2025
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From Click to Print: Inspire Kids with Summer Photography Workshops
By the time this issue reaches you, schools across many parts of India will have closed for the summer holidays, giving children a much-needed and well-deserved break.
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May 2025
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SmallRig's Modular Cage System
SmallRig unveiled a modular cage system for mirrorless cameras on March 10, 2025, priced at $129 globally.
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May 2025
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Artificial Intelligence in Photography
'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) - these buzz words cause a state of panic in several people. But what exactly is artificial intelligence?
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May 2025
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ISO and Noise.related or not?
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.
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May 2025
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Nothing makes a quantum leap in imaging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 29,999/- (nothing.tech)
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May 2025
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Joby GorillaPod 5K Refresh
Joby launched an updated GorillaPod 5K on April 12, 2025, priced at $99.
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May 2025
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BenQ Unveils Cutting Edge PD Series Monitors
BenQ has introduced its latest PD Series monitors at the VAM Summit, targeting creative professionals such as designers, animators, photographers, and game developers.
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May 2025
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A Fine Lens!
Sony FE 16-25 mm F 2.8 G ₹1,17,900/-
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May 2025
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World's First Stainless-Steel SD Cards
exar launched its groundbreaking Le Lexar ARMOR GOLD SDXC UHS-II Card and Lexar ARMOR SILVER PRO SDXC UHS-II Card in India, introducing the world's first stainless-steel SD cards.
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May 2025
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Nikon launches Z5II mirrorless camera
Nikon India Pvt. Ltd. unveiled the Z5II, a full-frame mirrorless camera, at a dynamic event in New Delhi's Eros Hotel.
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May 2025
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Chitrakatha: Where Every Picture is a Story
The latest photo book by a Mumbai-based couple weaves together visuals and text to explore nature, daily life, and cultural traditions. Each image invites viewers to pause, reflect, and engage with moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed.
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May 2025
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MOICHARA
The Traditional Bull Race of Bengal
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May 2025
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Nikon's RED collaboration shines
Nikon's acquisition of RED bore fruit at CP+ 2025, with the RED Komodo 6K Z-mount variant showcased alongside the Z9.
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