Nikon Lens – Shutterxpose

“The Amazing Tiny World Macro” Photography Workshop

Guru Hegde — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 08:54:45 +0000

ShutterXpose Photography is completing it’s 5th year Anniversary with a vision to Inspire, Promote and Educate Photography. To commemorate the occasion, A Macro Photography workshop “The Amazing Tiny World “by Award winning Internationally acclaimed Photographer “Yuwaraj Gurjar” at the Crowne Plaza Banquet Hall on Friday 18th November 2016. The event is brought in association with Tamron Kuwait, one of the leading lens manufacturers for DSLR cameras.

Yuwaraj Gurjar is a Tamron (India) mentor with many International award, among the Highly Honored Winner Award by Windland Smith Rice International (2011). He is also a author of many books and publication on Macro Photography, recently he along with his team has developed an Android app on Butterfly “I Love Butterfly” which includes more than 128 species.

Macro Photography is quite intimidating aspect of photography, photographers spends hours working on the backyard capturing images of butterflies, flowers, insects, etc. These images looks appealing with lots of details in a 1:1 ratio. However the principle of Macro photography and use of Macro lens can be used in Product, Jewelry, Food and also in Nuptial Photo shoots.

It’s a great opportunity to learn the techniques from the experts in the Industry. The Macro Photography workshop will be an day long Interactive hands-on Macro session with the following topics

SESSION:

Introduction to Macro Photography
How to think like a pro macro photographer
Key difference between shooting macro and close up
Various equipment’s and lights used in macro Photography
Technical details and hands on explanation of each equipment’s
Controlling sharpness in macro photography – how to avoid blur
Depth of field in macro photography
Skills and expertise for taking great shots including techniques on Background, Composition and Magic angle
Using natural and available light in macro photography
Working with higher magnifications in macro: what challenges will you face and how to overcome them.
Using off-camera lighting (flash) in macro photography
Focus stacking techniques

BRING ALONG:

Your Camera (DSLR Preferred)
Macro Lens OR Extension tubes (if you don’t have, we shall share)
External flash (if your camera does not have pop-up flash)

INCLUDES:

Buffet Lunch & Refreshments
A chance to win Raffle coupon by event sponsors
Certificate presented to all participants at the end of the workshop.

Browse Macro images:

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Camera Lens Abbreviations Explained

Guru Hegde — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:22:40 +0000

Every Camera lens manufacturers use general acronyms, abbreviations and terminology to best identify lens characteristics and its overall performance. At times they are confusing and as an amateur photographer you would have a daunting task to choose from.

I’ve listed below few lens brands with their native abbreviations and a short description. Hope this helps.

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Nikon announces 800mm Telephoto lens

Guru Hegde — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:46:46 +0000

Nikon Corporation this month announced they will add the super-telephoto 800-mm, fixed local length lens to its lineup of NIKKOR lenses. This lens will offer a fixed focal length of 800 mm, a maximum aperture of f/5.6, and will be fully compatible with Nikon FX-format cameras. There is no price mentioned yet, nor any specification released. From the photo released by Nikon, the lens shows different switch for “Off”, “Normal”, “Active” VR modes, “Auto/ Manual (A/M)” focus modes. It would definetly boost of exclusive Nikon Nano Crystal Coat and a Meniscus protective glass element combine to reduce ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity. The current longest telephoto lens the “AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4 ED VR” weighs approx. 5060 gms with a whooping price tag of $9,799.

I would love to have this lens in my gear bag, but then who wouldn’t. Apart from being serious and earning enough to have this baby I would also have to strengthen my arms.

Nikon Press release:

This lens has been developed in order to strengthen the NIKKOR lineup of super-telephoto lenses. It will boast the longest focal length of any NIKKOR autofocus lens, and will be best suited to capture of a wide variety of decisive outdoor scenes, from sporting events to wildlife. In addition to its superior optical performance, the lens will offer dust and water resistance.

In 2012, Nikon released three new FX-format digital-SLR cameras—the D4, the new flagship digital SLR, and the D800 and D800E, which offer incredible resolution and image quality. In addition to reinforcing its lineup of FX-format digital-SLR cameras, Nikon has also been working to expand the lineup of NIKKOR lenses. Nikon has been providing service and support to professional photographers for roughly fifty years through the activities of its Nikon Professional Services (NPS).

This lens is scheduled to be on display at the Nikon service depot that will be set up for professional photographers working at the Open Championship event. Nikon has been also an official sponsor of The Open Championship since 1993. The Open Championship is the oldest of the world’s four major tournaments in professional golf . Furthermore, this lens is scheduled to be on display at Photokina 2012, one of the world’s largest photo and imaging exhibitions, to be held in Cologne, Germany from September 18–23, 2012.

Release date and suggested retail price for this product have not yet been determined.