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Time of India
27 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
Canon India gets interim relief as Delhi HC stays coercive measures in Rs 2.24 crore GST dispute
The Delhi High Court has restrained the revenue authorities from taking any coercive action against Canon India for allegedly availing excess input tax credit ( ITC ) and short-payment of Goods and Service tax (GST). The court also issued notice to the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, the Commissioner of Central Tax and others on a petition by Canon challenging the department's 2023 tax demand of Rs 2.24 crore for financial year 2017-18. The case will be further heard on September 25. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Data Science Technology Digital Marketing healthcare Cybersecurity Degree Project Management MBA Finance Artificial Intelligence Healthcare PGDM others Public Policy Data Analytics Product Management Design Thinking Leadership Data Science CXO Others MCA Management Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Interpretation Programming Proficiency Problem-Solving Skills Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT MSc in Data Science Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Strategic Data-Analysis, including Data Mining & Preparation Predictive Modeling & Advanced Clustering Techniques Machine Learning Concepts & Regression Analysis Cutting-edge applications of AI, like NLP & Generative AI Duration: 8 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Senior counsel Tarun Gulati, appearing for Canon, argued that the short payment of excess ITC availed was suo moto paid by the company prior to the issuance of any show cause notice (SCN). However, the demand order had incorrectly confirmed the SCN's allegations, he added. The company said there was no fraud, suppression, misstatement with an intent to evade tax on its part and the SCNs invoking Section 74 of the Central Goods and Services Act, 2017 (CGST) were liable to be dropped. In 2022, an audit observation requisition was issued by the department to the assessee informing it of discrepancies related to excess ITC availed and short payment of goods and services tax. Even after Cannon had given its detailed explanation with supporting documents, the department in 2023 had issued SCNs, alleging suppression on the ground that if the department had not conducted enquiry, facts regarding the alleged discrepancies would not have come to light. While Cannon had paid back the excess ITC, the Commissioner of Central Tax in 2024 had upheld the demand.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Photographer feted for holding most workshops in India
Hyderabad: Bhoopal Kumar, a renowned photographer from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, has made a significant impact in the world of photography. His outstanding contributions have been recognized by Canon India, which awarded him a Rs 2 lakh reward and national recognition for conducting the highest number of workshops in India. In the past year, Bhoopal Kumar has conducted an impressive 100 workshops, training thousands of photographers in the Telugu states. This achievement is a testament to his dedication to photography and his commitment to empowering others. As a Canon Mentor, he has played a pivotal role in promoting photography and sharing his expertise with others. Bhoopal Kumar's expertise has also taken him beyond India. Recently, he attended a workshop hosted by the Kathmandu Photographers Association, led by its President Hari. The event was also attended by Fototech's Chairman, Abhimanyu. During the workshop, they explored opportunities in the Nepal photography market and collaborated with the association to plan Nepal's first Photo Trade Fair in Kathmandu.
CNET
5 days ago
- CNET
Want to Take Your Best-Ever Vacation Photos? My Pro Tips Will Level Up Your Game
Whether you're taking a big family vacation or planning a peaceful weekend away, you'll find great things to point your camera at while traveling. You don't have to be a professional photographer to capture all of the memorable experiences you'll encounter on your trip: Today's cameras make it incredibly easy to take great images. But simply pointing your camera towards a nice view and pressing the shutter button isn't necessarily going to see you coming home with award-worthy travel photos. Taking photos that you'll want to print for your wall or put in a photo book takes more understanding, but with just a bit of effort you'll be able to turn your everyday vacation snaps into stunning pieces of travel photography. In the first part of my two-part travel photography guide, I take you through the kit you should consider taking with you, whether it's a great phone like the iPhone 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or a dedicated camera like the Canon EOS R5 or quirky Hasselblad 907X. Read more: Best Camera to Buy in 2025 Now I'm going to take you through the tips I keep in mind as a professional photographer while traveling the globe. By knowing how to quickly operate my camera I was able to capture the fleeting golden light of this sunset in Scotland. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Get to know your kit Learning how to operate your camera will not only help you get better, more creative shots, but will help you snap those shots faster, as you won't have to fiddle around with settings each time. Some of the most exciting travel shots can come and go in a split second, so whether you're capturing the running of the bulls in Pamplona or wanting to snag the last of a beautiful sunset's light over Tuscany, you'll need to learn to shoot quickly. Learning how to use manual controls will allow you to get creative with slow shutter speeds. Andrew Hoyle/CNET Spend time with your camera in manual mode before you go away. Learn how to change shutter speed, aperture, ISO speeds and white balance and experiment with what happens to your images when you change these settings. A good camera will be able to capture some great shots in auto mode, but when you want to get more creative, you'll need to take control. Shoot in raw If your camera has it (and almost all cameras and even most phones do), shoot in raw format. Yes, it creates bigger files, but memory cards are so cheap now that it's worth carrying an extra few 64GB cards with you. Raw shooting allows you to change white balance after your shot and capture more details in the very bright and very dark areas, letting you tone down any blown-out skies or lighten some shadows in Photoshop. Read more: Best Camera Phone of 2025 Although it's always best to get the shot right when you first take it, raw processing gives you much more flexibility to rescue a shot that's not quite right. Local events can provide a wealth of photography opportunities, such as this sea-swimming competition in the Italian town of Vernazza. Andrew Hoyle/CNET Do your research Search for your location on Google and visit travel websites to find out more about where you're going. Not only will that help you make the most of your trip, you may find out about local events or particularly photogenic locations you may otherwise have missed. You might also find out about photography restrictions that may land you in hot water -- as a general rule anywhere, avoid photographing government buildings, and if you're unsure, ask permission. Shooting in raw allows you to fine tune settings like white balance after you've taken the shot. Andrew Hoyle/CNET Search for your destination on Instagram or on photography websites such as Flickr and 500px for inspiration on what to see. It's handy to get an idea of the shots other people have taken -- either to replicate them yourself or to avoid taking the same generic shot the internet has seen hundreds of times before. Composition is key Good composition will make or break a photo, and unlike white balance or color tone, poor composition can't be fixed in post processing. The morning light bouncing off that rustic church won't count for much if you've accidentally chopped off the spire in your hurry to take the shot. By finding a higher viewpoint, I was able to better capture the beautiful towers, spires -- and the castle -- on a stunning winter evening in Edinburgh. Andrew Lanxon/CNET A generic shot of a popular spot can be transformed into an unusual and creative artwork simply by changing your angle. Take a moment to look at the scene before you shoot and don't be afraid to move around to get the best angles. Struggling with a beach scene? Walk farther down the coast to find boats, nets or rocks that might add foreground interest. Shooting in the city? Get up a tall building for dramatic urban cityscapes. Even just kneeling down and shooting from below can make a difference. This view overlooking the beach in Barcelona is fine, but adding in the detail of this person in the denim shirt and hat really brought the scene together. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Find the details that matter Capturing a beautiful, wide view of the stunning European city you're visiting is great for a nice print to hang on your wall, but it's those smaller details that really tell the story of your trip. Maybe it's the food market you visited, a weather-worn old door, a vintage scooter or a shop sign that hasn't been repainted in years. All of these small elements will not only help capture the essence of the location you're visiting but also help bring back more memories for you when you look at them as each image will tell such a strong story. It's up to you to decide what those small details might be to look out for, but my advice is to always have your camera ready to shoot so when you see something that speaks to you -- a stack of lobster pots in a harbor, perhaps -- you're ready to take your shot. Amazing things can happen in the dark. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Don't be afraid of the dark Just because the sun has gone down, it doesn't mean your photography needs to stop. It's a great time to get creative with slow shutter shots. Long exposures blur motion, turning regular car headlights on a city street into creative, abstract light trails, streaking through the darkness. Use a narrow aperture -- around f/12 -- and a long exposure to turn points of light into gorgeous starbursts. You'll need to secure your camera firmly in place -- with a tripod -- and if you're playing with exposures longer than a few seconds, you'll need to be careful about the breeze or people walking by adding any vibrations. If you want to do long exposures in the daytime, you'll need a dark neutral density filter, such as the Big Stopper by Lee Filters, to let you take minute-long exposures in the middle of the day. If you're shooting on a modern camera -- especially with a larger, full frame sensor -- then you can also likely increase your ISO speed above 3,200 without seeing too much degradation from image noise. Coupled with a wider aperture of f/2.8 or more, you may have more luck shooting handheld scenes in low light. If this is a priority for you, cameras that also offer in-body image stabilization (like the Canon EOS R5) should be on your list; this stabilization lets you use slower shutter speeds without needing a tripod. By visiting this busy Saturday morning market in the French town of La Rochelle, I was able to capture this street photo that packs in great elements including the flowers on the barrel, the man dipping his hat, the people having a conversation and a woman peering out from inside the building. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Be a people person It's often the people you meet as much as the places you see that makes traveling and exploring so interesting. People make fantastic subjects to photograph, whether they're wandering the streets, relaxing or hard at work. Naturally, not everybody will want to be photographed so, out of politeness if nothing else, it's a good idea to ask the person's permission beforehand if you're trying to take a portrait of someone. It'll help if you do your research and learn a few key phrases of the local language to not only ask permission, but be able to understand the response. If they say no, it's important to respect that. Otherwise, heading to busy areas like local markets will allow you to take more street-style photographs with candid moments of people going about their day. Again, it's still important to respect peoples' space here and keep in mind that some countries may have laws around this type of photography, so research is crucial if you don't want to land yourself in hot water. I loved capturing this moment on a trip to the Scottish seaside, and I think it really helps tell the story of the sort of community you'd find there. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Set your alarm The middle of the day may be the nicest time to wander around Tuscan streets, grab a hot chocolate on the mountainside or order a third cocktail on the beach, but the midday sun doesn't usually offer the best light for dramatic photographs. It's the early morning light, casting its long, golden shadows that will really make a place look its most beautiful. Setting your alarm for sunrise on holiday may seem like the worst thing in the world, but it's worth trying -- even just once -- to see what sort of shots you get. Scout out locations beforehand to make sure you don't waste the precious early hours trying to find somewhere to shoot. The other benefit is that you'll likely be out and about in your location long before other tourists get up and start flooding the streets. With the area to yourself, you can find photo opportunities that you simply couldn't take advantage of at busier times of day. By coming back to this tower later in the day, I was able to catch the sunset in the background. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Revisit the scene When you stumble upon a particularly picturesque scene, don't just visit it just the once. While a bay may look delightful in the daytime, it will look different again at night, with all the lights of nearby buildings stretching out across the water. If you know a great spot, do your best to come back to it to find out when it looks best. Sometimes a punchy black and white edit can really add to the drama of a scene. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Play with processing Although you should always try to get the best shot you can when you first take it, some well-placed post processing can turn a good photo into a great one. If you're shooting raw files, you'll need to process them anyway, so it's worth trying out a few of the sliders in Adobe Lightroom while you're at it. With your raw files, the first thing you'll need to do is correct the white balance. Have a play with the color temperature slider and see what tone suits best. Summer evening shots will benefit from a warmer color tone, while chilly February city streets might look best with something a bit cooler. Toning down the highlights can help keep a bright sky under control, while lifting the shadows will help make darker areas more visible, without affecting too much of the rest of the scene. It's important not to go overboard on this, as it can make your images look a little unnatural. From that point on, have a play with your editor of choice and see what you like. There's no one right way to edit your shots -- no matter what anybody says -- it's all about what you prefer. A high contrast black and white edit makes this image from a London tube station really stand out. Andrew LanxonCNET Do your own thing Sure, rules such as "take the lens cap off before shooting" should always be followed, but never be afraid to try an unusual angle, play with your settings or experiment with new editing techniques in Lightroom. If everybody always followed the exact same format, everybody's photography would look the same. Use these rules as guidelines and play with angles, settings and editing as much as you want to find what works for you.
Malaysian Reserve
7 days ago
- Malaysian Reserve
Canon Announces EL1 V2 Speedlite EL-1 Version 2 Flash, Remote, Cameras with Cropping Guide Firmware; Preorder and More Info at B&H
Canon introduced several new items: the EL1 V2 Speedlite EL-1 Version 2, the RS-80E3 Remote Switch, and R6 Mark II and R8 cameras preloaded with cropping guide firmware. NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — B&H is pleased to share a second generation of Canon's flagship shoe-mounted flash, the EL1 V2 Speedlite EL-1 Version 2. Designed for professionals and advanced amateurs, the flash's xenon bulb provides a Guide Number of 190.3′ at ISO 100 and 200mm. Version 2 also comes with a new rechargeable Li-ion battery that provides up to 340 flashes and is compatible with Canon's LC-E6 battery charger. Canon EL1 V2 Speedlite EL-1 (Version 2) Key Features 2.4 GHz Wireless Radio Transmission Compatible with Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II Guide Number: 190.3″ at ISO 100 & 200mm 0.9 sec Recycling, 340 FP Flashes Zoom Range: 24-200mm Rotates Left & Right 180° Xenon Flashtube, 1/1 to 1/8192 Power Weather-Sealed, Active Cooling System Bounce Adapter & Hard Color Filters Runs on LP-EL Lithium-Ion Battery Canon is also announcing a new remote switch, the RS-80E3. Additionally, Canon is making two of its full-frame EOS R-series cameras, the R6 Mark II and the R8, available preloaded with Canon's cropping guide firmware. The Canon EL1V2 EL-1 Version 2 has a range of 24-200mm with a fast-recycling time of 0.9 seconds. It also features an improved user interface with a new LCD panel, a menu system with simplified options and control layout, as well as a new joystick controller. A new active cooling system improves thermal management, enabling longer operation times, and its power-output range, from 1/8192 to 1/1, provides versatile and power-saving settings when needed. Previously released on EOS R cameras with APS-C sensors, Canon's Cropping Guide firmware offers four different in-camera cropping guides that cover typical high-volume portraiture framing. The cropping guides can be shown on both the LCD and EVF of the cameras and will help photographers achieve the consistent framing and sizing needed when shooting large numbers of portraits that require minimal editing and quick delivery. Ideal for studio and tripod-mounted setups, the new wired RS-80E3 remote switch is compatible with any mirrorless camera with an E3 (2.5mm mini jack plug) accessory port. Bought together, the new flash, wired remote trigger, and full-frame camera with cropping guide firmware form an excellent starting package for high-volume photography. About B&H Photo Video As the world's largest source of photography, video, and audio equipment, as well as computers, drones, and home and portable entertainment, B&H is known worldwide for its attentive, knowledgeable product experts and excellent customer service, including fast, reliable shipping. B&H has been satisfying customers worldwide for over 50 years. Visitors to the website can access a variety of educational videos and enlightening articles. The B&H YouTube Channel has an unmatched wealth of educational content. Our entertaining and informative videos feature product overviews from our in-house specialists. You can view the B&H Event Space presentations from many of the world's foremost experts and interviews with some of technology's most dynamic personalities. Tap into this exciting resource by subscribing to the B&H YouTube Channel here. In addition to videos, the B&H Explora blog presents new product announcements, gear reviews, helpful guides, and tech news written by product experts and industry professionals, as well as our award-winning podcasts. When you're in Manhattan, take a tour of the B&H Photo Electronics and camera store, located at 420 Ninth Avenue. The techno-carousel spins all year round at the counters and kiosks at B&H. With thousands of products on display, the B&H Photo SuperStore is the place to test-drive and compare all the latest gear. The B&H Payboo Credit Card offers the industry's best instant savings and special financing, subject to credit approval. Visit B&H's Payboo Page to learn more and apply. Contact InformationGeoffrey Ngai B&H Photo Video212-615-8820https://
CNET
16-07-2025
- CNET
Want Better Vacation Photos? This Is the Camera Gear You Need
Whether you're flying off on an exotic adventure, going hiking for days in the mountains or simply enjoying a long weekend in the countryside, your vacations can be amazing opportunities for stunning photography. And with powerful cameras found on phones like the iPhone 16 Pro and the Galaxy S25 Ultra, along with a host of amazing mirrorless cameras from the likes of Canon, Sony and Fujifilm, capturing pro-level travel photography while on your vacation has never been easier. I've been a professional photographer for well over a decade and have traveled the world taking photos in all conditions. Here, I'll take you through the essential gear you need to bring with you on your trip, from the best travel camera, to the bags and accessories you'll need. I'll also recommend some handy extras to consider if you want to return home with creative pieces of art, rather than just holiday snaps. Read more: Take Pro Travel Photos This Summer With These Easy Tips Choose the right camera While you're unlikely going to buy an entirely new camera system just for an upcoming trip, if you're in the market already for a new camera then an imminent vacation is a great excuse to invest. Traveling with a camera used to mean hauling a big, heavy DSLR in your backpack everywhere you go, but mercifully modern mirrorless cameras are typically much smaller and lighter, making them superb for traveling. I took just my Canon R5 and a small, lightweight 50mm f1.8 lens on a three-week trip to Sicily and loved the shots I got from this compact setup. The R5 doesn't come cheap, nor is it the smallest camera around, but it offers stunning image quality from its full-frame sensor, amazing video skills and has pro features like in-body image stabilization that meant I didn't need to also drag a tripod with me. Want something a bit smaller? Look towards a micro four thirds camera like the Fujifilm X-S10 or the superb fixed-lens X100VI. Check out my guide to the best cameras if you want inspiration on which model to go for. Katie Collins/CNET Keeping your lens choices to a minimum will help reduce the weight. A standard zoom lens like a 24-70mm gives a great range for capturing wide, sweeping vistas, while providing enough zoom to get closer up on your subjects. I'd also recommend packing a small prime lens (like the aforementioned 50mm f1.8) as these tend to be lightweight and compact enough to always have in your bag or slung around your shoulder, ready to go whenever inspiration strikes. More recently I took my new Leica Q3 43 on a photo expedition to Sweden as part of a feature I was doing for CNET. With its fixed 43mm lens, the Q3 was small enough to always have around my neck, ready to capture images as I travelled around Sweden -- including into the Arctic. While just having one focal length may seem limiting, I actually found it to be a great creative challenge, forcing me to think more about my composition, rather than just standing still and zooming in and out. Read more: Best Camera Phone for 2025 But maybe you don't need a camera at all -- today's top phones can take amazing images and can shoot in raw format allowing for the same sort of editing you'd typically do with images from regular cameras. The iPhone 16 Pro takes gorgeous images -- especially using Apple's ProRaw format -- and its multiple rear lenses give creative shooting options for whatever scene you find yourself in front of. Having just my Leica Q3 43 on my trip to Sweden kept me nimble and allowed me to always have the camera ready to shoot. Andrew Lanxon/CNET The best travel tripod A tripod certainly isn't essential for all travel photography, but when the light fades and you need to slow the shutter speed to several seconds to get a good exposure, you'll need one to secure your camera. You'll definitely need a tripod if you want to nail those nighttime shots overlooking a gorgeous bay, capture the stars above those snowcapped mountains, or pull off those artful long exposures of waterfalls. By using a sturdy tripod, I was able to slow the shutter speed right down to capture the motion of the water and clouds over the Forth Bridge. Andrew Hoyle/CNET Again, size matters and you should look for a compact, travel tripod that can easily fit in your backpack -- or attach to the outside of it. Modern materials like carbon fiber will keep the weight down, but they also tend to be more expensive, so you'll need to decide how much you're willing to shell out. As its name suggests, the Peak Design travel tripod is a great tripod for traveling, thanks to its small size when folded down and its light weight. I've done all-day hikes with this strapped to my back and barely noticed its presence -- something I can't say for most tripods. Make sure to check out my full roundup of the best tripods you can buy. Or, if weight is really an issue, you can even try using your own DIY tripod. Katie Collins/CNET A proper adventure backpack A dedicated photo bag should be high on your list. After all, you don't want your fancy new gear getting knocked around and breaking, do you? A good bag will have compartments to keep your camera safe and secure, but will also let you access it quickly. It's important, too, to find one that also has plenty of space to keep other items you'll need while out and about. If you're going to be out with it all day, I recommend a backpack with two shoulder straps, rather than a single-strap messenger bag. It'll spread that weight over both your shoulders and keep you comfortable for longer. Look for things like side-access zips, so you can quickly get your camera out when inspiration strikes; plenty of additional pockets for batteries and snacks; weather-resistant materials; and mounting points to help carry your tripod. I've done a lot of the hard work for you in rounding up my top photography backpacks. There are options for all kinds of photography, from short city breaks to multiday hikes with lots of gear. Have a read through that list, and make sure that what you're taking is suitable for where you're going. Always keeping your camera handy means you're ever ready to shoot when you see a good opportunity. Andrew Lanxon/CNET The important extras The list above is really the essential stuff you'll need to take with you. How much more you bring will depend on how seriously you take your photography and the sort of images you hope to take. Those of you going on wildlife safaris, for example, will benefit from packing a big telephoto zoom lens. Always consider having multiple spare batteries and a charger, as even the best cameras will tend to give you only a day of photos -- or much less if you shoot a lot of video. There's nothing worse than getting to a beautiful afternoon destination only to find you exhausted your power in the morning. Keeping at least a couple of spares in your bag will let you swap it out and keep on shooting into the night. Read more: Best Accessories for Photographers The same goes for storage. It's easy to take hundreds of raw images a day in a beautiful location and all those shots can quickly fill up your card. Thankfully, SD cards are pretty cheap these days, so it's worth buying a few 64GB or 128GB cards to keep with you. Then there's the wide array of photographic filters that may help you get creative. A circular polarizer can be used to help make blue skies more vivid, or reduce the reflection on water, while a neutral density filter darkens the image, allowing you to use long exposures to blur the motion of water, cars or people. I love PolarPro's Everyday and Gold Mist 135 filters which add a haze to your images giving a softer, filmic vibe to shots. By using a neutral density filter, I was able to blur the motion of the water until it became a smooth and silky surface. Andrew Lanxon/CNET If you want to shoot video on your travels, you may need additional equipment, such as microphones, higher-capacity, faster storage cards and perhaps even video tripods or gimbals for smoother, professional-looking footage. Check out my guide to the best accessories for video production if you're keen to shoot pro-level videos on your travels.
