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.
Advertisement
Latest
Latest photography news, camera, lens and product launches, announcements and other photography stories
-
-
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…
-
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...
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
December 3, 2009
Pentax updates K-x DSLR firmware
Pentax has updated the firmware for its K-x DSLR.
-
December 2, 2009
Adobe UK confirms Photoshop for iPhone compatibility
Imaging software giant Adobe has launched its iPhone compatible version of Photoshop in the UK.
-
December 2, 2009
BBC Top Gear photographer: Met Police are a ‘nightmare’
A photographer who works for the BBC's Top Gear has blamed the attitude of London's police for restricting his shoots to locations away from the capital.
-
December 1, 2009
Photographer in Christmas lights ‘terror’ stop (update 1pm)
A photographer has been stopped while taking photos of Christmas lights on a Sussex street, amid terrorism fears. Police say the photographer aroused suspicion because he was seen taking 'many photos' in a busy shopping…
