October 10, 2012
Kidnapped photographer focus of Syria terror probe
Police are investigating whether a man and woman arrested under terror offences at Heathrow were involved in the kidnap of a British press photographer in Syria.
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October 10, 2012
Leica in mirrorless camera interview denial
LEICA CONTROVERSY: Amateur Photographer and the British Journal of Photography have hit back at a claim that they ‘misrepresented’ Leica’s mirrorless camera plans following an interview last year.
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October 10, 2012
French photographer scoops £65k Prix Pictet prize
French photographer Luc Delahaye was last night named winner of the £65,000 Prix Pictet prize.
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October 9, 2012
Topless Kate photos: What’s the damage?
The publication of paparazzi pictures of a topless Kate Middleton reflects a continued public thirst for celebrity images. Leading figures give Amateur Photographer (AP) their views on whether the furore will damage the industry.
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October 9, 2012
Big Pictures celebrity photo agency in administration
Big Pictures – one of the world’s largest celebrity photo agencies – is in administration, accountants acting for the London-based company have confirmed.
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October 8, 2012
Usain Bolt Nikon D4 auction hit by charity fears
There are fears that a cancer charity will lose out after a Nikon D4 used by Usain Bolt apparently breached eBay’s auction rules, leading the internet link to be scrapped.
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October 8, 2012
‘Largest’ photography exhibition spans 22 countries
A photography exhibition showcased on tens of thousands of outdoor screens across 22 countries has been hailed the largest ever.
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October 4, 2012
Photographers seek end to ‘paparazzi’ tag after Kate furore
Not all press photographers are ‘paparazzi’, photojournalists will stress to their broadcast colleagues at a union meeting in Newcastle this weekend.
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October 4, 2012
Usain Bolt Nikon D4 triggers charity auction
A signed Nikon D4 DSLR used by Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt is being auctioned off to help raise money for a cancer charity.
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October 3, 2012
Leica considered ‘M11’ camera (update with interview controversy)
Leica considered launching a digital rangefinder camera called the ‘M11’ and filed a trademark application for the name earlier this year, it has emerged.
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October 3, 2012
Olympus: SFO probe continues as Woodford book looms (update with photo)
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) continues to investigate the affairs surrounding the Olympus scandal, a week after three former Japanese executives pleaded guilty to fraud.
