July 29, 2008
Photographer’s death ‘shrouded in mystery’
The UK Government says it is unlikely to comment on the death of award-winning photographer Richard Mills in Zimbabwe because of the general sensitivity of matters between the two countries.
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July 28, 2008
<em>Wanderlust</em> travel photography contest opens
If you are heading off on holiday then don’t forget to pack your camera. This year’s Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year competition has just opened for entries - offering trips to Mexico for the…
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July 28, 2008
‘Smallest’ external hard drive launched
An external hard drive, claimed to be the ‘smallest’ of its type, has been launched by Freecom.
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July 25, 2008
Shadow Home Secretary backs photography petition
Shadow Home Secretary Dominic Grieve is among the latest politicians to sign a House of Commons motion over the right to take photographs in public unchallenged.
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July 25, 2008
UK tops photo frame survey
A higher percentage of consumers will buy digital photo frames in the UK than in France, Germany or Russia, according to research released today.
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July 25, 2008
Photo software to help weight watchers
New imaging software designed to detect the type and quantity of food from a digital photograph of what’s on the plate could benefit people keen to monitor their diet.
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July 24, 2008
Canon reports 13% dip in profits
Soaring costs of raw materials and oil, lower economic confidence and a stronger Japanese Yen caused Canon’s quarterly net income to fall 13%, the firm said today. Picture: Canon's EOS 40D digital SLR has helped…
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July 24, 2008
Council: Photo ban a mistake
A park official who stopped an 82-year-old woman taking pictures of an empty paddling pool, in case she was a paedophile, acted ‘overzealously’, admit council bosses. Picture: The incident took place on Southampton Common in…
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July 23, 2008
Adams ‘committed’ to Jessops
Jessops has confirmed that its executive chairman David Adams (pictured) is still committed to the photography chain, following news that he has accepted a role at men’s clothing retailer Moss Bros.
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July 23, 2008
Photography guidelines set to include ‘amateurs’
The government is set to liaise with police chiefs following calls for officers to be given clearer guidelines over photographers’ right to take pictures in public. Picture caption: Lord Rosser told AP that the government’s…
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July 22, 2008
Tokina lenses for Nikon and Canon photographers arrive in UK
Independent lens maker Tokina has launched two new lenses in the UK aimed at users of Nikon and Canon digital SLR cameras.
