B (142)

Third Time's the Charm? Canon Would Hope So...

C

anon's mirrorless lineup has always

seemed a bit behind the curve. It would

appear that the company is trying to change

that with the EOS M3, the third generation

of their M-mount interchangeable lens

camera. The M3 has a 24.2MP APS-C

sensor and a 49-point hybrid AF system.

However, the camera's design changes

appear to be quite significant. The deeper

grip, new user interface, and the overall look

of a compact DSLR, should improve the

handling quite a

bit. An in-built

pop-up flash

leaves the

hotshoe free to

be used with an

optional EVF.

Image Courtesy: Apex-Academy

A

pex-Academy for Photographic

Excellence organized a workshop with

Tikka Ram, a photographer from Jaipur,

with his Afghan wooden box camera.

During the course of the two-day

workshop held in New Delhi, each student

got a chance to use the camera and to

develop the paper negatives that the

device utilises! The workshop is part of the

Academy's efforts to familiarise students

with film, darkroom techniques and the

history of photography.

The Pentax K-S2 says Goodbye to Flashing LEDS

T

he update of the Pentax K-S

comes with a 20MP APS-C sensor,

weathersealed construction, WiFi-

NFC capabilities, a fully

articulated LCD and a

standard grip.

Basically, the new

K-S2 is abandoning

what can at best be

described as the

unconventional design

Off Photography and

Wooden Cameras

of the K-S1, which included flashing LED

lights. It also happens to be the smallest

DSLRs to offer these features.

The camera uses an 11-point

SAFOX X AF module offering

9 cross-type points. It also has

in-body Shake Reduction and

will be available for USD 799

(approx. Rs. 50,000), with a

Pentax smc DA L 18-50mm

f/4-5.6 DC WR kit zoom.

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