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Photography News

2 Jul 2008

Agency in the red

Red Cover Picture Library tell their clients they will not be paid for up to two years due to financial difficulties.

K2000D for Photokina?

Rumours are circulating that Pentax will release a K2000D model before the year is out.

NUJ question journalist surveillance

The Home Office have told the NUJ that surveillance of photographers and reporters is a matter to be dealt with by the police.

Cashback on Nikon SLRs

Save up to £90 on Nikon's D40 and D60 digital SLR single and twin lens and Speedlight kits.

Extensis partner with Equilibrium

Extensis have announced a strategic partnership with Equilibrium following the announcement of their technology partnership in April.

1 Jul 2008

Testino shoot sells for a million

One partygoer at Sir Elton John's fund raising auction has paid £1 million to be photographed by fashion photographer Mario Testino.

ASDA refuse nude photograph

Mum is refused by ASDA to print 'nude' baby picture on son's 21st birthday cake.

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Sinar launch eXposure

Sinar launch eXposure, their new workflow management software with powerful new features.

£1,000 cash prize up for grabs

University of Aberdeen launch Picturing the Past, a new photography competition aimed at professionals and amateur photographers of all ages.

Appeal to find changing room spy

Police launch appeal to find mystery snapper taking photographs of young girls in a leisure centre changing room.

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Photography Equipment Reviews

3 Jul 2008

iCap 15+ laptop and notebook light tent

The iCap is a small tent designed for a laptop that can be used to view it in bright conditions, but it also protects it from rain when you get caught in a unexpected shower, or from bird poo! Peter Bargh pops open one to test with his Apple Powerbook - watch out blackbirds!

2 Jul 2008

Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd

Close your bedroom curtains! Matt Grayson is testing the Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd with 18x optical zoom.

1 Jul 2008

Ricoh R8

As a northerner, it's easy to make a joke about how the name of the new Ricoh R8 sounds like a typical greeting. Instead he bids good day to the fine and courteous ladies and gentlemen.

KATA R-103

The KATA R-103 is a bag created from the minds of tough soldier types. Matt Grayson laughs in the face of danger and gives it an honest review.

Cameramac

With thoughts of toffee-flavoured white chocolate coursing through his mind, Gary Wolstenholme wasn't disappointed at all when he found that the Cameramac is actually a rain cover. He prefers proper white chocolate anyway.

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Photography Articles

23 Jun 2008

Adventures in Krakow

ePHOTOzine member Roy Pritchard (kaybee) tells us about his and five other members' experience of Poland's Photomonth festival in Krakow.

20 Jun 2008

June Sizzlers!

Welcome to the ePHOTOzine guide to the hottest products in June. Every month we will bring you the best products and special offers from some of the top photographic retailers. Click on the product names or images for further information on each product and details of where to buy.

11 Jun 2008

Defending the darkroom

In today's fast paced society which has broadband internet, instant messaging, fast food and digital photography you would think that darkrooms would be seen as part of our slow paced and patient past. But colleges around the country are starting to prove that digital, new and instant may not always be the best and are breathing life back into this old fashioned art.

ePHOTOzine talk to Ilford Photo and HARMAN technology

In recent years the art of photography has been revolutionised by the digital camera changing the way we both take and print photographs. However, as much as this new digital era should be embraced it is also important not to forget the traditional printing methods of the past. Ilford Photo along with HARMAN technology are preserving these time honoured photographic printing methods whilst also moving with the 21st century.

6 Jun 2008

Black & white photography shooting tips

Pete Williams gives us five reasons why we should try black & white photography

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Photography Techniques

25 Jun 2008

Replacing the background in a photograph using Gimp

Here we are going to learn how to replace the background of a photograph and correct the lighting so that the two images are seamlessly combined to recreate a special moment. Michael Bates is your tutor and he's using the free editing program Gimp

23 Jun 2008

Blend two exposures to make one good one using Gimp

Sometime the contrast range of a scene is too high to record naturally on film or CCD. Here's a tip by Michael Bates that uses Gimp to blend two different exposures together.

How to convert an infrared photograph to black & white using Gimp

When you take infrared photographs with a digital camera in the normal colour shooting mode they are processed with a red colour cast. Here's how you remove the cast using Gimp.

19 Jun 2008

Add a creative zoom blur using Gimp

Zoom blur is a striking form of blur that is relatively easy to achieve at the time you take the picture, provided you have the correct equipment. Here Michael Bates shows you how to add the effect later, digitally using the free editing program Gimp.

Use Gimp to improve shots taken in foggy conditions

Although fog can serve a purpose in photography, there are also times when it detracts from the quality of the image instead of enhancing it. Michael bates looks at a way to clean up your digital fog shots using Gimp.

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Matt Grayson

New reviews - I went to see Nikon yesterday and they announced the D700 DSLR. Take a look at the spec and features here. We've got hold of the brand new DSLRs from Olympus, the E-420 and E-520. Make sure you don't miss the reviews on them. I've taken a look at Sony's new entry level DSLR, the Alpha A200. Take a look here...

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Photo of the Week

Have A Break
Penultimate shot of my mini mono series.Hope it works in B & W.Using a tip from Danny in this.Enjoy.

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

The Essence of Childhood
1 Jul 2008 - 31 Jul 2008
This month's competition is kindly sponsored by our friends at Annabel Williams Contemporary Photographic Training. Your mission should you chose to accept it, is to...
Summer Fun
1 Jul 2008 - 31 Jul 2008
Let your imagination run riot with this month's competition, Summer Fun. It can be fun at a water park, the beach, on holiday with the family, lazing about in the...
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What to photograph in July

Lighthouse

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 July. Click here for more details.

Featured challenge
Weekly challenge: YELLOW In an attempt to get more members involved, I have chosen the colour yellow as the challenge. Not only might this colour brighten our, so f...

Latest Gallery Photos

I managed to take 2 pic from different angle but I am disappointed because i am unable to take picture from front angle.. i hope you like the 2 angles..... thanks f...
Yes, it's me. I just wanted to introduce myself. My 5 year old grand daughter took this of me, we were out taking photos, I gave her my sony to use. So, Hello every...
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