Sharmishta Sarkar
In addition to looking after they day-to-day functioning of Digital Camera World in Australia, Sharmishta is the Managing Editor (APAC) for TechRadar as well. Her passion for photography started when she was wandering the wilds of India studying monkeys and is entirely self-taught. That puts her in the unique position of understanding what a beginner or enthusiast is looking for in a camera or lens, and writes to help those like her on their path to developing their skills or finding the best gear.
While she experiments with quite a few genres of photography, her main area of interest is nature photography – wildlife, landscapes and macro. She's also a self-professed 'lazy' photographer – if she can make do without carrying a piece of kit, like a tripod, she will and then will attempt astrophotography handheld. She still prefers an optical viewfinder but is utterly fascinated with what mirrorless technology has been able to achieve.
With an ear to the ground in the Asia-Pacific territory, she is constantly on top of camera news and breaking developments in the Australian region, in addition to sourcing local deals during big retail events like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday / Cyber Monday.
Latest articles by Sharmishta Sarkar
Photography and mental health: how one photo competition is raising awareness
By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated
World Photography Day Out From The Mist is a photography competition raising awareness about mental health and it's open for submissions.
The new Nikon Z fc is up for pre-order in Australia and already AU$100 off
By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated
Aussie deals This Prime-exclusive offer on Amazon Australia is available on every configuration of the new retro-chic mirrorless camera.
Shutterbugs, here's your chance to become Australia's next Emerging Photographer
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
News Entries are open for the Canon-backed 2021 SunStudios competition.
Capture your adventures in 4K with the DJI Osmo Action for just AU$300
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Aussie deals Amazon Australia has shaved 40% off the price of one of our favourite 4K action cameras.
Forget Prime Day: Canon EOS R5 and R6 get bigger discounts on Amazon now
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Prime Day 2021 Our favourite Canon full-frame mirrorless cameras had great discounts last week, but they're much better now!
Fujifilm's EOFY cashback offer will save you up to AU$400 on its best lenses
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Deals A great opportunity to save on six excellent XF lenses during Fujifilm's Australia's EOFY offer.
Amazon Mid-year Sale 2021: discounts on Nikon, Canon and Panasonic cameras
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Deals Amazon is discounting Nikon, Canon and Panasonic Lumix gear in this Mid-Year Sale
Confessions of a lazy photographer: how I captured the blood moon without a tripod
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
how to Everyone says you need a tripod to capture a lunar eclipse or blood moon – I decided to buck the trend.
Canon's Click Frenzy sale: save a packet on the EOS R and EOS 1-D X Mark III
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Click Frenzy 2021 There's a whopping AU$1,900 off on the pro-level DSLR, plus discounts on other Canon cameras too.
Click Frenzy Mayhem: Sony slashes almost AU$1,590 off its Alpha A9 full-framer
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Click Frenzy 2021 That's just AU$3,599 for a pro-level speedster with some incredible specs and features.
Safe camera storage for less: Lowepro ProTactic BP350 AW II backpack is under AU$200
By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated
Deals Amazon Australia has slashed the price of this versatile camera bag significantly, so you can travel safely with your kit.
Canon's versatile RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro lens gets a 25% price cut on Amazon AU
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Deals This close-focusing prime is two years old but still one of the best companions for your EOS R-system camera.
Fujifilm GFX 100S review
By Sharmishta Sarkar, Rod Lawton last updated
Review The Fujifilm GFX 100S takes medium format to the masses, with a spectacular 102MP resolution and relatively affordable price tag
Sydney's Art & About photography competition is now open for entries
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
News Capture the best of Australian life and you could win AU$10,000.
Save over AU$1,000 on the Canon EOS R5 in this excellent cashback offer
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Aussie deal One Aussie retailer has dropped the price significantly, then add on Canon's cashback offer for a whopper saving.
Team Australia takes home the 2021 World Photographic Cup
By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated
News This is Team Australia's second win in the competition's eight-year history.
Canon Australia has a new platform for Aussie photographers to sell their work
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
News A Canon-backed online print marketplace is now available on the SunStudios website.
Save AU$300 on the Fujifilm GFX 100S and score a free training session as well
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Deals Not only can you save a little on this 102MP medium format marvel, you can also learn how to use it from Fujifilm.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 exhibition comes to Sydney
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
News The best images from the 56th Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards are now on show at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Photoshop's new M1 Mac app is 1.5 times faster than the Intel version
By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated
News Adobe has released a Photoshop app optimized for Apple's new M1 Macs.
Get your entries ready: the inaugural 360º Photo Awards open March 1
By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated
News Supported by Epson and Nikon, this new international photo comp is the brainchild of AIPP Master of Photography Ignacio Palacios.
Canon's EOS M50 Mark II is finally launching in Australia
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
New mirrorless gets a few video upgrades, but otherwise resembles its still-superb APS-C format forebear.
Aussies sweep inaugural Frank Hurley Photography Awards
By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated
Australians take out four of five awards in international comp.
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