January 23, 2016
(With our previous blog post emphasizing the importance of bags and cases for cameras, here is another useful post stressing on the essential camera cleaning ritual.)Being excited about a recent purchase and wanting to retain its newness comes naturally to most. But keeping up that drive of regular upkeep is not everyone's cup of tea. Soon most of us give up and develop a casual-to-lazy attitude towards general care and maintenance. This strategy, though not a recommended one, can work for things easy to replace or upgrade after sometime, but surely not for gadgets and that too cameras.Whether you use cameras for professional reasons or just own a swanky one out of pleasure, caring for it is very important. Right from handling it delicately, to placing it on surfaces that will not cause it...
January 21, 2016
A news breaking the Internet and social media networks is about Toru Takahashi – the Vice President of the camera maker – Fujifilm. Actually it's not about Toru, it's about what he said about the mirrorless cameras that made everybody take note of them!Call it an example of sheer genius or just knowing your stuff too-damn well, but Toru hit the bulls eyes with his argument against the weighty DSLR ensemble to drive home the point about mirrorless cameras.To those who are still scratching their heads and wondering what we are talking about, read the entire news here.What Toru, basically, said was that the new Fujifilm mirrorless camera weighs 2,500ml cans of beer less than the DSLRs.If you like beers or cameras, you would certainly dig this argument, like the whole community of photogra...
January 20, 2016
Whether you a professional photographer or just someone who is passionate about photography, investing in an expensive DSLR camera or related gear seems like a dream come true. And the joy of taking your brand new gadget on an assignment or simply on an unwinding trip is unmatched.But mid-way through your fantastic trip, when you realize that caring for the camera's safety is becoming cumbersome, it is quite heart-breaking. Don't let your purchase become a killjoy and trust a more reliable option by shopping for a camera bag that will secure all your shooting gear in one place.It will not only keep your gear safe but will also make for a convenient way to carry the elaborate camera kit. Now no more wrapping the camera body, lens, and other parts in a soft scarf like cloth and stuffing it b...
December 31, 2015
With advancement in technology came not just better devices to give your skills a boost, but also ways by which you could save money, and still get the benefits of high-end gadgets. This description stands more or less true for camera conversion lens. A conversion lens, is basically used for modifying or extending the focal length range of a basic digital camera's native lens.Since, not everyone can afford the luxury of having a DSLR, the desire for clicking stunning and versatile shots remains unsatisfied. It is here that the conversion lens come to the rescue. With an adaptable converter at your disposal, you are able to experiment and capture images, that on-camera lens cannot. Make sure to check in advance that your camera supports conversion lens. If not, then a compatible lens adapte...
December 29, 2015
Done with Christmas shopping and gift exchanges? Or are you still looking for last minute New Year deals. If you're here on our online digital store, then we'd like to believe, that you are still in search of something amazing to add to your collectibles before we bid adieu to 2015!Yep, it's the last few days before 2016 sneaks upon us and brings with it promises of greater and newer days. At Ryda, we are offering upto 50% off on select items that we think our customers would absolutely love and wouldn't mind spending on, even after the holiday shopping. All offers running this week are subject to a “No Raincheck” condition which means that in order to buy a particular product at the mentioned reduced price, you'll have to do it until the offer lasts and cannot book or block the order ...
December 15, 2015
Back in the 1800's, when the concept of aerial photography was relatively new, people experimented with all sorts of flying equipment to have a successful view from above. Cameras were mounted atop hot air balloons, kites, rockets, airplanes and even birds to capture breathtaking views. After struggling with the complex yet these fascinating make-shifts, it was in 1858 that the first aerial photograph was taken. Since then the technique of taking pictures from a height has greatly evolved.Aerial photography and videography began as a technology for satiating visual curiosity. Slowly the popularity of quadcopters gained pace as the need to keep a close eye on far off places increased. The first known productive use of aerial photography is from the time of World War 1. Off late, these minia...
