Onion has been selling at over Dh6 per kg in the local hypermarkets after India put restrictions on exports last year
When I joined JW Marriott Marquis, I had to use my Nikon D5000 to create content. Unfortunately, the camera had
drawbacks in terms of noisy photos; it didn't meet requirements for high definition either (especially if we wanted to share the images with publications). I decided to take up a low light camera (the D500 Nikon) instead, which now serves my purpose much better, as the resulting imagery is very sharp - even for night photography. I also bought a Drone DJI Mavic Pro and will be using it during my trip to Mauritius in a couple of weeks.
The difference in using a variety of cameras can easily be seen in image quality. I see this best while trying to capture my favourite blue hour shots: that period of time after sunset, when the existing light takes on a predominantly blue shade and I have to use long exposure mode to get the shots I want. DSLRs, in this case, have better image clarity and work well for nighttime photography. GoPros are more compact and can be used for rooftopping, where it would be otherwise very difficult to place a DSLR with a tripod - like if you're trying to take a picture from, say, the 100th floor of Princess Tower in Dubai Marina. iPhone cameras are really good too, but I would opt for them only during the day and for any behind-the-scenes photos I wish to capture during my rooftopping escapades for my Instagram stories.
I think capturing the best imagery is a combination of having the right camera and being at the right place at the right time.
-Sidharth Vithaldas is Social Content Creator at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. Follow him on Instagram @sidharthvithaldas
In some aspects of photography, equipment is vital in capturing the moment too. Take astrophotography; the quality of deep-space images depends on the photographer's technical capabilities and the equipment used. Or sports and action photography; here, frame rate, auto focus and additional technical finesse enhance a photographer's ability to invite the viewer into the moment.
My personal challenge comes from being a travel photographer and having to constantly analyse the necessity of each piece of equipment I take with me on adventures. I usually limit my bag to carry-on, but this challenges me to visualise the environment I will be shooting in, so I can prepare the right tools in advance. A good eye applies to post-processing and editing too. I often crop or tweak the aesthetic of a shot, only to end up with a completely new photo. In fact, one of the best things you can do as a creator is to revisit old content. Being able to appreciate past images with a fresh set of eyes is one of the most exciting parts of the process.
Onion has been selling at over Dh6 per kg in the local hypermarkets after India put restrictions on exports last year
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