August 17, 2009
‘First’ paparazzo: Photographer’s images showcased
Rare vintage prints of images captured by the photographer hailed as the ‘original paparazzo’ are to go on show in London. Picture: © Tazio Secchiaroli
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August 17, 2009
Canon EOS 500D wins best SLR title
Canon’s EOS 500D has won European SLR Camera of the Year in the annual contest run by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), the membership of which includes Amateur Photographer.
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August 14, 2009
Nikon D90 prize in wildlife contest
A Nikon D90 DSLR camera is up for grabs in a competition to find the best photo captured at a Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) Centre. Picture credit: Robbie Wilson
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August 14, 2009
Photography masterclasses at Mayor’s Thames Festival
Don't miss next month’s Mayor’s Thames Festival, where Amateur Photographer and What Digital Camera have teamed up with Olympus to offer tips on taking photographs of London and the river. Picture: Nicholas Reynolds
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August 13, 2009
Mine’s a double: Samsung claims ‘dual display’ world first
Samsung has unveiled what it bills as the world’s first cameras to feature two screens. The ST500 and ST550 feature one display on the front and the other on the back.
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August 13, 2009
Police officer caught taking pictures
Unlike many photographers, a Police Community Support Officer escaped any accusation of acting suspiciously when he photographed this train leaving York Station.
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August 13, 2009
Photographer’s famous images of ‘swinging 60s’ escape fire
A 1960s fashion photographer who destroyed many of his negatives by fire 30 years ago is to stage a major exhibition of the surviving pictures for the first time. Picture credit: Brian Duffy
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August 12, 2009
Photographers injured in Afghan bomb attack
An Associated Press photographer and a videographer have been injured in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan, the news agency has reported.
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August 12, 2009
Photographers’ rights fight sparks new campaign
Photographers' nationwide fight for the right to take pictures in public unchallenged by police and security officials has escalated following the launch of a new campaign.
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August 11, 2009
Camera uncovers new art secrets, scientist claims
A leading scientist has converted a standard digital SLR camera to reveal what he claims is fresh evidence that a 16th century artist used optical projections to help him paint.
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August 11, 2009
‘Rare’ Beatles photos quadruple estimate (update)
Informal snapshots of the Beatles have gone under the hammer at an auction in Dorset. Picture: Courtesy Duke's Grove Auctions
