Sony a200 DSLR - Second Review
Sony a200 DSLRIn my first review I outlined the features, price and performance of the a200 for a fair overview of the reader. In this review I am also providing links for comparison and how the a200...
View ArticleVivian Maier and the art of street photography.
I personally think if there is a socialist dimension to photography then one of its many angles is steeped in street photography. After seeing Vivian Maeir’s photography I realized interesting stories...
View ArticlePhotowalk #91, The Freedom Ride – Wednesday 15th August 2012
Our group was recently invited to cover the Freedom Ride 2012 event at the Gacchibowli stadium. It was organized by the Atlanta Foundation on the occasion the of the 65th Indian independence day. It...
View ArticleVoigtlander lenses - are they good enough?
May be, it will surprise you a bit but, both the Carl Zeiss lenses for Nikon mount and Voigtlander lenses are being made by the same Japanese company – Cosina. Voigtander lenses come in at a close...
View ArticleWhich lenses for the Nikon DSLR?? Rokinon ???
Though I have researched the lenses solely keeping in mind the Nikon D200, they can also be applied to other Nikon bodies as well. As I prefer non-standard lenses, after a fair bit of research I found...
View ArticleGood lenses under $300 for your Nikon DSLR
Sigma 70-300 lensMy research on budget lenses has been enormous to say the least. I did undertake it keeping in mind the Nikon D200, but they are fine for other bodies too. I personally believe Nikon’s...
View ArticleNikon D200 Review - Professional camera for the rest of us
Nikon D200 frontA while ago when I was reading on what cameras National Geographic photographers were using, I came across a variety of things online. I happened to stumble upon one interview of Steve...
View ArticleThe Nikon D200 review
Nikon D200 with 28-105mm AF Sigma on the box Thoughts A lot has been said about the Nikon D200 by a lot of people, its time I did too. I got one for myself just a week ago. In the professional circles...
View ArticleNikkor 18-55 f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens Review
Nikkor 18-55 f/3.5-5.6G VR lens unboxed The only lens I had for the Nikon D200 which I bought recently was the Sigma 28-105 autofocus lens that somebody gave me for free at the beginning of last year...
View ArticleWhy you don’t need a built-in camera flash if you are a professional
A while back I guess in august or something, one fine day the flash on my Sony a200 stopped working completely. I don’t know if it was my negligence, wrong handling or some twist of fate. I tried a...
View ArticleSigma Autofocus 28-105 Lens Review
This is probably the most prized lens I currently have with me. It works great on my Nikon D200, though not without some glitches, it has its own quality. Somebody gave it to me out of goodwill last...
View ArticleAPREDA 2012 (Nov10th &11th)
APREDA Main entrance at HITEXAPREDA is the AP's biggest property show where clients, real estate companies, financial institutions converge annually. This year it was held at HITEX in Madhapur. The...
View ArticleSkin tones with the Sony a200 DSLR
I shot this girl for a ceremony a while ago and I have to admit hers was the most photogenic faces I came across in a while. The biggest challenge was there were no lights. Since it was a budget...
View ArticleThe Lone Wolf Scenario
Sony a200 DSLRIn the professional photography arena being special and unique in the equipment you use and to be known that way comes at a cost. Ever since I wanted to buy a DSLR I have always craved...
View ArticleSample Pictures shot with the Nikkor 18-55 VR Lens
Canon EF LensIt is fair to assume that the Nikkor 18-55 VR is not a bad lens at all. When I first bought it I was a bit skeptical because the lens didnt have ED element. The above picture was shot for...
View ArticleCheap Lenses Vs Premium Lenses
The almost legendary 50mm f1.8 I have always preferred to work with the costlier lenses all these years, because they supposedly had better quality optical elements. Due to some budgetary bends I...
View ArticleTamron 85-210 f4.5 Telezoom Lens Review
Tamron 85-210mm Vintage Telephoto Zoom LensRecently I received a Tamron telephoto zoom lens as a goodwill gift from my mentor. As I didnt have a telephoto for my Nikon D200 I was eager to try it out....
View ArticleNikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX Lens Second Review
Nikkor 18-55 DX VR lensIf necessity is the mother of all invention then poverty should be the father of all ingenuity. For those who cannot buy or are just starting out in photography, kit lenses are...
View ArticleGood Lenses for Fashion Photography
Offline or online there is no definitive answer as to what particular lenses we need to do specialist jobs like fashion photography. Some prefer zooms and some primes. Out of these two, prime lenses...
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