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FILM STARS Building bridges
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FILM STARS Building bridges

John Wade charts the rise and fall of a brief 35mm boom

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7 mins  |
December 12, 2023
Animal magic
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Animal magic

The EISA Maestro 2023 photo contest was on the theme of The Animal Kingdom. Here we showcase the excellent images by the International winners

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3 mins  |
December 12, 2023
Hats off
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Hats off

Photographer and artist David Drebin is based in New York City. Peter Dench talks to him about his new photo book of voyeuristic scenes that evoke emotions, psychological perspectives and insightful reflections into the viewers' own experiences

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6 mins  |
December 12, 2023
Window to the universe
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Window to the universe

Our view of the night sky is changing. It is more important than ever before, to capture images of the night sky in its entirety

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6 mins  |
December 12, 2023
Is The Sony Alpha 9 III Really A Game-Changer?
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Is The Sony Alpha 9 III Really A Game-Changer?

The new Sony A9 III is the first camera with a global shutter sensor. It's technically very exciting, says Andy Westlake, but beware of getting caught up in the hype

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4 mins  |
November 28, 2023
Port Talbot UFO Investigation Club by Roo Lewis
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Port Talbot UFO Investigation Club by Roo Lewis

A touching long-term documentary project takes a closer look at an oft-overlooked Welsh town

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3 mins  |
November 28, 2023
Major photo competition furore
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Major photo competition furore

THE WINNING entry of the 2023 CEWE Photo Awards, dubbed the world’s largest photography contest by the German photo-printing giant, has been suspended after the winner concealed how it was actually shot.

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1 min  |
November 28, 2023
Join the Club
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Join the Club

The need for a postal club was the basis of this society forming in 1931

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2 mins  |
November 28, 2023
Xiaomi 13T Pro
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Xiaomi 13T Pro

Xiaomi's latest model is the most affordable Leica-branded phone on the market. But can it live up to the name? Joshua Waller reviews it

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5 mins  |
November 28, 2023
SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Canon EOS 80D
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SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Canon EOS 80D

Canon's double-digit DSLR is a bargain when you consider that good-condition used examples can be bought from £399

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1 min  |
November 28, 2023
Leica M11-P
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Leica M11-P

Leica adds Content Credentials hardware to the M11-P for tracking the manipulation history of its images. Damien Demolder takes a look

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5 mins  |
November 28, 2023
Capturing the moment
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Capturing the moment

An exhibition that claims to explore the relationship between painting and photography fails to deliver on its promise, says Tracy Calder. However, if you like great art and you're willing to ignore the brief, you're in for a treat

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6 mins  |
November 28, 2023
Collaboration?
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Collaboration?

A new book looking at the relationship between photographer and sitter is an engaging and complex study

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10+ mins  |
November 28, 2023
One camera, fixed lens: infinite possibilities
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One camera, fixed lens: infinite possibilities

Premium compacts are professional-level cameras that are typically used for street photography, yet can be used to shoot a much wider range of subjects than you might expect. We speak to photographers who use the limitations of their cameras as a catalyst for creativity and a sense of liberation...

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10+ mins  |
November 28, 2023
Keenly priced sports zoom from Sigma
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Keenly priced sports zoom from Sigma

SIGMA has announced the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports telephoto zoom for L-mount and Sony E-mount. Aimed at sports, wildlife, and wedding photographers, it completes the firm’s f/2.8 trio for full-frame mirrorless cameras, alongside the existing 14-24mm and 24-70mm lenses.

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1 min  |
November 28, 2023
Keenly priced sports zoom from Sigma
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Keenly priced sports zoom from Sigma

SIGMA has announced the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports telephoto zoom for L-mount and Sony E-mount. Aimed at sports, wildlife, and wedding photographers, it completes the firm’s f/2.8 trio for full-frame mirrorless cameras, alongside the existing 14-24mm and 24-70mm lenses.

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1 min  |
November 28, 2023
Al editing and how it's changing photography
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Al editing and how it's changing photography

Will AI help photographers or replace them? Rod Lawton looks at how AI is being used in photo editors

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5 mins  |
October 03, 2023
Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine
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Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine

The largest retrospective of an internationally acclaimed Japanese photography master is an exciting blend of philosophy and craft, says Amy Davies

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1 min  |
October 03, 2023
Ricoh XR-S plus AF Rikenon
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Ricoh XR-S plus AF Rikenon

John Wade discovers some unusual technology in a 40-year-old SLR

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1 min  |
August 22, 2023
HDR Merge and tone mapping in Affinity
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HDR Merge and tone mapping in Affinity

Tone mapping is a very powerful tool for handling scenes with a brightness range too high for a single exposure to capture

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3 mins  |
August 22, 2023
Behind the print
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Behind the print

Professional travel photographer Jordan Banks tells us how he got this stunning image ready for print

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3 mins  |
August 22, 2023
Final Analysis
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Final Analysis

Tracy Marshall-Grant considers… Wales, Tenby, The promenade, 1974

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2 mins  |
August 22, 2023
Adobe Denoise
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Adobe Denoise

Will Cheung compares Adobe’s new AI-powered Denoise with two of the best noise-reduction programs around, DxO PureRAW 3 and Topaz Denoise AI

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5 mins  |
August 22, 2023
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
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Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II

Joshua Waller finds out how Sony's new close-focusing premium telephoto zoom lens performs

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5 mins  |
August 22, 2023
Casting the net
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Casting the net

Peter Dench talks to Tariq Zaidi about his photographs from inside the Hamar Weyne Fish Market that secured 3rd place, documentary projects, professional category, at the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards

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3 mins  |
August 22, 2023
How to create a successful photography portfolio
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How to create a successful photography portfolio

Jessica Miller speaks with a selection of photographers, curators, judges, and portfolio reviewers for their input

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10 mins  |
August 22, 2023
Final Analysis
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Final Analysis

John Wade considers... Morning On Tower Bridge, by Bill Brandt, 1939

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2 mins  |
August 08, 2023
Professor Newman on...Focus stacking
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Professor Newman on...Focus stacking

Professor Newman examines a technique to overcome limited depth-of-field in close-up shooting

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2 mins  |
August 08, 2023
Peak Design Micro Clutch
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Peak Design Micro Clutch

Peak Design has developed the Micro Clutch specifically for use with mirrorless cameras. Angela Nicholson has been testing it out

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2 mins  |
August 08, 2023
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

Is this flexible vlogging lens for Nikon Z DX format also an ideal choice for stills?

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6 mins  |
August 08, 2023