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Photography News

6 Jan 2009

Canon celebrates 50 years of SLR cameras

It is 50 years to the day since Canon launched its first SLR camera.

First ScotRail Press Photography Awards

Get in the frame before the 14th January 2009.

Happy New Year from Park Cameras

You can now get the new Canon EOS 5D Mk II from Park Cameras as well as sign up to one of their photographic courses.

Colour Confidence expand software range with Capture One

Colour management specialists offer RAW workflow solution.

New entry-class Optio from Pentax

Pentax have launched a new entry-class Optio E70 digital compact camera.

New high-perfromance Optio from Pentax

Pentax have announced the new high-performance Optio P70 digital compact camera.

5 Jan 2009

Trek-Tech TrekPod XL and MagMount Pro

Two new products to help you with your photography are now available from JP Distribution.

Lights, Camera, Action...Reflection?

New courses available from the OCA.

New Smart Capture camera from Kodak

Kodak have expanded its line of Smart Capture enabled digital cameras.

Special insurance rates from Aaduki

Aaduki Multimedia Insurance have announced a move to new offices and special rates for January 2009.

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Photography Equipment Reviews

22 Dec 2008

Olympus MJU 1050SW digital camera review

The Olympus MJU 1050SW is a waterproof digital camera. It is able to keep out water to a depth of 3m. It is also shockproof to a height of 1.5m and freezeproof to -10 degrees centigrade. This is a 10Mp camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. Some of the functions can be controlled by tapping the camera body. David Tymon from Cameras.co.uk has reviewed.

18 Dec 2008

Olympus FE-20 digital camera review

The Olympus FE-20 is an inexpensive, pocket camera. In terms of features it is a more basic model, but this helps to make it easy to operate. It has 8 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens. David Tymon from Cameras.co.uk has reviewed.

15 Dec 2008

Pentax K-m

Matt Grayson tests the K-m from Pentax. The newest entry class DSLR to hit the streets.

10 Dec 2008

Fujifilm FinePix F60fd

The Fujifilm FinePix F60fd has advanced face detection technology. Perfect for Matt Grayson who looks like someone's paid a visit with the ugly stick.

8 Dec 2008

Sony DSC T77 review

The Sony DSC T77 is a digital camera for the style conscious. In fact it gets 10 out of 10 for style. It is the slimmest digital camera I can recall reviewing. Therefore you should have no problem whatsoever slipping it into a pocket. It has 10Mp's and a 4x optical zoom lens. David Tymon from Cameras.co.uk has reviewed.

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Photography Articles

22 Dec 2008

A glimpse into the world of street photography

James Sharp interviewed Joe Buxton to find out a little more about street photography and why he enjoys it so much.

18 Dec 2008

Sugar, spice and all things not so nice

Liz Wolfe mixes the bright, sugar coated world of sweets and treats with the darker world of crime scenes and other forms of sinister imagery. Here she tells ePHOTOzine why and where her obsession with sweets came from.

16 Dec 2008

RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2008

The Tower of London was bursting with talent earlier this week when this years RSPCA Young Photographer Awards took place. ePHOTOzine member Jolyan Turrall went along to see who won the top prize.

Lost the urge to pick up a camera? Why not tell a story

Patricia Fenn tells us why winter shouldn't put us off taking photographs.

12 Dec 2008

Photographing second best

We live in a world where if you're not number one sadly, no one, apart from your mum is really bothered. This need to be perfect made photographer Sandy Nicholson start a project where he only photographed those who were defeated. Here he tells ePHOTOzine why he made this decision and what it was really like to stand in the face of defeat.

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Photography Techniques

6 Jan 2009

Picture perfect portraiture - Part one

Anyone can take a picture of a person but to take a really great picture of someone takes practise, patience and a little bit of know how. We spoke to three professional portrait photographers to see what tips they have for taking better portraits. Here's part one.

Picture perfect portraiture - Part two

ePHOTOzine spoke to three professional portrait photographers to see what tips they have for taking better portraits. Here's part two.

How to create a successful sale with all your customers

Learn why you need to be selling yourself from the very first conversation you have with your client.

5 Jan 2009

Composition for Beginners

Patricia Fenn shows us how a few changes to composition can change a nice picture into a great image.

23 Dec 2008

Photographing the Aurora Borealis

Photographing the Northern Lights can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Photographer Sigurdur H Stefnisson is somewhat of a master when it comes it the Auroras, capturing not only the lights but interesting foregrounds too. Here he gives ePHOTOzine a little bit of advice about photographing this amazing light.

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New reviews - I went to see Nikon at the announcement of the D3x, the new full-frame flagship. Take a look at my preview for the Nikon D3x along with some sample images. I managed to get my hands on the monstrous Sony Alpha A900 full frame DSLR. I also filmed a video review where I'm joined by special guest Paul Genge of Sony UK to take us through the features. Take a look at the video review here: Sony Alpha A900 video review...

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Win your photo on canvas

Photo of the week winners will receive a free canvas print worth up to £120 from PhotoArtistry.co.uk.

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Photography Competitions

One! New Year, New Competition!
1 Jan 2009 - 31 Jan 2009
Sponsor: PhotoArtistry - Sponsor of Photo Of The Week (3 years running) Prizes: Acrylic Sandwich Block (1st place) & Stretched Canvas Print (2nd place) Theme: One!...
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What to photograph in January

The Spiritual Home

We have brought together a collection of articles, techniques and gallery photos to give you plenty of ideas and inspiration of what to photograph during the month of January. Click here for more details.

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From Club bouncer`s to council street cleaners, Street photography life, after dark is what this challenge is all about. Bump up your ISO, or use a tripod and use...

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