http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/ Amateur Photographer - news, camera reviews, lens reviews, camera equipment guides, photography courses, competitions, photography forums Tue, 13 May 2008 17:45:07 +0100 Copyright © IPC Media Limited, All rights reserved en The photographer whose picture has exposed the government's private fears over the housing market is the Press Association's Lewis Whyld, the agency has confirmed. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/photographer_exposes_government_housing_fears_news_256131.html?aff=rss Tue, 13 May 2008 15:57:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-256131 A leading Japanese trade body has stopped compiling film camera production figures for the first time since the onset of the digital revolution. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/japanese_trade_body_axes_film_camera_figures_news_256070.html?aff=rss Tue, 13 May 2008 11:34:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-256070 Olympus has today announced the E-520, a 10-million-pixel digital SLR featuring a built-in image stabiliser and Live View system. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/olympus_uk_confirms_e520_dslr_specification_and_918mm_lens_news_256029.html?aff=rss Tue, 13 May 2008 08:38:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-256029 A digital microscope that attaches to a computer via a USB port for viewing still and moving images captured at up to ‘200x magnification' is due out next month. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/digital_microscope_gadget_unveiled_for_june_launch_news_255971.html?aff=rss Mon, 12 May 2008 12:41:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255971 UK photographers have been urged to lobby the government over what is seen as a worldwide copyright threat imposed by proposed legislation in the United States. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/photographers_urge_action_over_orphan_works_copyright_legislation_news_255955.html?aff=rss Mon, 12 May 2008 11:07:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255955 A fuel cell claimed to provide twice as much energy as existing DSLR rechargeable battery packs has moved closer to becoming a commercial reality. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/mystery_camera_maker_signs_fuel_cell_deal_news_255875.html?aff=rss Fri, 09 May 2008 15:29:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255875 A fan of Amateur Photographer (AP) got more reading than she bargained for when she discovered hundreds of old copies of the magazine, some dating back to 1896, languishing in an attic. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/amateur_photographer_reader_finds_stash_in_the_attic_news_255832.html?aff=rss Fri, 09 May 2008 11:52:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255832 Doubts over the origin of an image that was poised to rewrite the history books has forced Sotheby's to withdraw it from auction to allow further investigation. Picture credit: Sotheby's New York http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/photography_drama_as_sothebys_withdraws_oldest_pic_update_news_225252.html?aff=rss Thu, 08 May 2008 11:28:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-225252 Famed author Jilly Cooper has urged newspapers to properly credit photographers for their images. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/author_jilly_cooper_campaigns_for_photographers_to_be_given_more_credit_news_255686.html?aff=rss Thu, 08 May 2008 08:39:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255686 Today's legal ruling, which allows JK Rowling to ban future publication of a paparazzi photograph of her son David, could have a major impact on the future value of such pictures, a leading media lawyer has warned. Picture credit: Jeff Meyer http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/rowling_privacy_victory_to_hit_photographers_update_news_255614.html?aff=rss Wed, 07 May 2008 11:38:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255614 Canon has today announced two additions to its family of Selphy portable photo printers in the shape of the CP770 and CP760. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/canon_rolls_out_new_selphy_printers_uk_prices_confirmed_news_255579.html?aff=rss Wed, 07 May 2008 10:03:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255579 Photographers will be asking themselves how they ever lived without geotagging, claimed a technology analyst at the launch of new Microsoft imaging software. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/geotagging_is_hot_says_microsoft_news_255511.html?aff=rss Tue, 06 May 2008 15:05:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255511 Photographers were allegedly banned from taking pictures at two London by-elections and have accused the council of behaving like an ‘old Soviet republic'. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/photographers_in_london_election_row_news_255482.html?aff=rss Tue, 06 May 2008 10:42:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255482 A new electronic ‘chip' claimed to extend battery life in digital cameras has today been announced in the United States. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/digital_camera_battery_life_boosted_news_255416.html?aff=rss Fri, 02 May 2008 14:31:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255416 The National Media Museum (NMM) is a step closer to opening a base in London as it enters talks with the government to win approval for the move. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/photography_museum_bids_for_london_base_news_255369.html?aff=rss Fri, 02 May 2008 09:48:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255369 Eastman Kodak's digital business sales revenue jumped 10% during the first three months of 2008, compared to the same quarter last year, according to figures released today. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/kodaks_digital_sales_jump_10_news_255320.html?aff=rss Thu, 01 May 2008 13:19:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255320 Photography enthusiasts are invited to enter the AOP Open, an international competition open to ‘anyone who is passionate about photography'. Picture: Copyright Shamil Tanna (last year's overall winner) http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/photographers_urged_to_enter_global_contest_news_255271.html?aff=rss Thu, 01 May 2008 10:40:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255271 Hundreds of Sony digital cameras helped record people's reactions after their neighbourhood had been sprayed with 460m litres of foam for a new TV advert. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/sony_advert_digital_cameras_worked_into_a_lather_in_downtown_miami_news_255170.html?aff=rss Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:47:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255170 Police officers are expected to be issued with fresh guidance in a government bid to ensure they do not abuse their stop-and-search powers under the Terrorism Act 2000. http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/british_government_due_to_issue_amended_antiterror_guidance_in_november_news_255127.html?aff=rss Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:01:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255127 Photographs by the late Lord Lichfield will go on sale in London next month at an exhibition which includes previously unseen work, say organisers. Picture credit: Copyright Lichfield Studios http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/unseen_lichfield_photos_revealed_for_london_exhibition_news_255007.html?aff=rss Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:17:00 +0100 http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/-255007