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

The Sony A7C II has just been announced and there's already savings to be had
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
This pre-order offer will see you save AU$200 on the Sony A7C II body and score a bonus 2TB Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD

A discount plus cashback makes this a real snappy Canon EOS R6 Mark II deal
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Aussie Deals This might be a good time for an upgrade if you’re after a full-frame mirrorless camera that excels at both stills and video.

7 reasons to sign up for Amazon Prime in Australia if you’re a photographer
By Sebastian Oakley published
FEATURE Amazon Prime membership isn’t just about free and fast delivery. It also includes free photo storage, music, video, and more

Canon EOS R7 and R10 kits with a prime lens get nifty discounts on Amazon
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Aussie Deals Canon's entry-level APS-C mirrorless marvels offer more than you pay for

Focus on this: Nikon's best DSLRs get big discounts during Amazon's Mid-Year Sale
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Deal The Nikon D780 hits its lowest price yet on Amazon, but you can also grab the Nikon D850 body for less

Ricoh G900 review
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Review There are rugged cameras aplenty, but when you need another layer of protection, look to the Ricoh G900.

Ricoh WG-6 review
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Review With limited options for waterproof point-and-shoot cameras, the Ricoh WH-6 makes a compelling alternative.

Steady on: up to 65% off Manfrotto tripods in this sturdy Boxing Day deal
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Get generous savings on some of Manfrotto's sturdy tripods, whether tabletop or the long-legged variety.

Boxing Day camera deals: Amazon's discounting a bunch of Canon cameras
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Whether you want a new RF-mount camera or a DSLR, check out these Boxing Day Canon discounts.

Amazon's Big Smile Sale slashes AU$300 off Canon EOS R6 single lens kits
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Aussie deals Choose the speedy full-frame mirrorless camera with either the RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 zoom or RF 35mm f/1.8 prime lens

The Canon EOS R7 is a great camera... that's convinced me APS-C is not for me
By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated
Opinion Canon’s affordable speedster is excellent, but it looks like I’m waiting for a full-frame version

Australia's first Fujifilm House of Photography concept store opens for business
By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated
news Taking inspiration from the London concept store, Sydney's House of Photography is a must-visit for Fujifilm fans.

Sony, Canon, Fujifilm, Olympus: top cameras and lenses discounted in this EOFY sale
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Aussie deals Aussie retailer CameraPro has shared a list of its bestsellers with us, and they're all currently discounted.

26% off the Nikon Z7 II is one of the best EOFY camera deals right now
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Aussie Deals The Big N's latest full-frame mirrorless cameras get some great price drops, if you're keen on an upgrade.

Fujifilm Australia extends its local warranty to three years
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Fujifilm X and GFX gear gets significant bump up from previous one-year term.

Smartphones killed the point-and-shoot camera, but compacts still have a place
By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated
Opinion Despite the fact that the best smartphones can outshoot a compact camera, I'm still hoping point and shoots make a comeback.

Great wildlife photography doesn't need the latest, most expensive cameras
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Opinion While the recommended minimum burst speed for wildlife photography is 8fps, you can do well with less.

Fujifilm's most affordable medium format camera gets a AU$1,000 discount on eBay
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Aussie deals Fujifilm GFX50S II kit down to just AU$5,799, plus up to AU$700 cashback on select Fujinon GF lenses.

Mirrorless cameras with IBIS are making handheld low-light photography easy
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Opinion With up to 8 stops of image stabilization available today, tripods now feel like an unnecessary piece of kit

Exclusive offer: score a discount and bag some bonuses on Samsung Galaxy S22 pre-orders
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Exclusive offer Aussie DCW readers get an exclusive discount on any model of the Samsung Galaxy S22 range when shopping on Amazon.

Get up to AU$400 off the DJI Mavic 3 drone with this exclusive discount code
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Exclusive offer Want the best DJI drone yet but can't stomach the price? Aussie DCW readers can take advantage of an exclusive Amazon code

This Nikon Z7 deal at 44% off is the full-frame mirrorless camera offer of the year
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Aussie deals It's been a while since we've seen such a massive discount on a top-rated mirrorless snapper, but there's a little catch

Fujifilm X-T4 gets a 20% discount in this Boxing Day deal, with bonus store credit
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Aussie deals Save AU$470 on one of the best mirrorless cameras on the market and get yourself AU$100 in Amazon credit to boot.
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