June 1, 2012
Olympics photography restrictions announced (update 2.45pm)
Visitors face a ‘30cm’ limit on photographic equipment at London 2012 Olympics venues, organisers have confirmed.
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June 1, 2012
Sony opens World Photography Awards 2013
Sony has today launched its World Photography Awards 2013, a competition which is free to enter and open to amateurs.
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May 31, 2012
Olympus chiefs keep whistleblower judgement day secret
Olympus has refused to say when its directors will meet to decide on a reported multi-million-pound payout to whistleblower Michael Woodford.
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May 31, 2012
Photographers gear up for glide-by shooting
Amateurs are urged to enter the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2012, as astrophotographers prepare to catch a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of Venus in silhouette against the sun next week.
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May 30, 2012
National Media Museum appoints new boss
The National Media Museum (NMM) in Bradford has appointed Jo Quinton-Tulloch, former head of exhibitions at the Science Museum, as its new boss.
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May 30, 2012
Olympus blasts Sony and Panasonic tie-up reports
Olympus’s Tokyo HQ has hit out at Japanese press reports that the company is on the verge of striking a strategic alliance with Sony or Panasonic, and set to slash 2,500 jobs worldwide.
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May 29, 2012
Photographers rush to snap up £36k Leica
It seems photographers can’t wait to get their hands on limited-edition Leica M9-P camera kits, not put off by having to fork out as much as £36,000.
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May 29, 2012
Tribunal: Olympus strikes ‘deal’ with Woodford (update 11.45am)
Olympus scandal whistleblower Michael Woodford has reached an out-of-court settlement with his former employer, a tribunal spokesperson has confirmed.
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May 29, 2012
Fujifilm axes APS film
Fujifilm will this week officially cease shipments of APS (Advanced Photo System) film, effectively consigning the 16-year format to the history books.
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May 28, 2012
Olympus whistleblower fights for ‘£38m’ payout: Hearing ‘delayed’ (update 3.57pm)
Olympus scandal whistleblower Michael Woodford is due to face his former employer at a UK tribunal within the next half-hour, where he will reportedly seek up to $60m compensation.
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May 28, 2012
Hands off photographers, police tell security
Private security guards have no right to stop people taking photographs, City of London Police has reminded businesses in an anti-terrorism bulletin.
