December 8, 2009
Photographers wait as Leica UK runs out of M9 cameras
Leica UK has exhausted supplies of its M9 digital rangefinder camera but insists it is doing all it can to meet photographers' orders as soon as possible.
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December 8, 2009
Photographers force Met to pull PCSOs from South Bank?
Police Community Support Officers have been conspicuous by their absence around Westminster following widespread criticism of police misuse of anti-terror laws to stop photographers.
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December 7, 2009
Police terror photography ‘U turn’: ACPO letter revealed IN FULL
Amateur Photographer has obtained a full copy of a letter sent to police chiefs, detailing officers' powers to stop photographers under anti-terrorism legislation. Revealed for the first time, it includes 'clarification' of stop and account…
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December 7, 2009
Photographers’ terror stops spark fresh Commons petition
Fears Britain will become a state that uses CCTV more than any other nation, yet stops photographers using their own cameras, has sparked a new petition in Parliament.
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December 7, 2009
Queen bans paparazzi photos: Time for the ‘laser shield’?
What legal right does the Queen have to stop photographers taking paparazzi pictures from a public place - and is an anti-paparazzi 'laser shield' really such a bad idea? Picture: Prince William has expressed growing…
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December 5, 2009
Photographers’ campaign forces police ‘U-turn’: AP comment
Police have pledged to change the way they treat photographers who take pictures in public following a lengthy campaign sparked by the experiences of Amateur Photographer (AP) magazine readers. AP's news editor comment...
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December 4, 2009
Photographers to stage Tate Modern protest over photo rights
A group of photographers plan to stage a protest outside the Tate Modern gallery in London tomorrow over their right to take pictures in public.
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December 4, 2009
Sigma releases 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC OS Macro HSM
Sigma has announced a new 'large aperture' 17-70mm macro lens aimed at digital SLR users.
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December 4, 2009
Photographers: Is ‘stop and account’ the new stop and search?
Police do not have the legal power to force photographers to supply their personal details if they are stopped while taking pictures.
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December 3, 2009
Top Gear photographer story: BBC speaks out (update)
The BBC has moved to distance itself from comments made by a freelance Top Gear photographer who blasted the attitude of the Metropolitan Police towards photographers.
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December 3, 2009
Pentax updates K-x DSLR firmware
Pentax has updated the firmware for its K-x DSLR.
