Photography News Issue 43

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Book your place on Photo 24 now!

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Try a Fujifilmcamera – for free!

At appointed times during the 24 hours a range of Fujifilmmirrorless cameras including the X-T2, X-Pro2 and medium-format GFX will be available to borrow for free. To partake in this loan scheme you will need your current driving licence as a deposit. No licence, no nice camera to play with: so if this aspect of Photo 24 appeals make sure you have your driving licence with you. Once you have the camera you can load your own SD card and get some time taking pictures. Of course, if you need help, tech support or buying advice, Fujifilm product specialists will be hand. Clearly loan stock is limited so it will be on a first come, first served basis and there will be time limits on how long you can have a camera for so we can be fair to fellow Photo 24ers. So, if you’re thinking of a mirrorless camera, whether APS-C or medium- format, or adding one as a backup to your existing DSLR system this is a great opportunity to try a Fujifilm camera in real picture taking situations.

And there’smore...

Get a place on Photo 24 and there’s the opportunity to book a spot on an optional event or two. Prices depend on the event and will only go ahead if sufficient numbers book. More details will be supplied to those who secure a place on Photo 24. At the moment we are looking at the chance to climb the 02 Arena with cameras. Normally, only mobile phones are allowed on climbs up the 02 but that is changing and photographer-friendly sessions are being offered. We have a provisional slot to do the climb at sunset and shoot from the top. The highest point is 52m high so gives impressive views of the Thames and Canary Wharf. Leaving the photo ops aside, the climb is also a great experience. We’ve booked two vintage London buses to offer photo ops (not as transport!) in the early hours of Photo 24. Parked in Piccadilly Circus, near the London Eye and around Whitehall, they’ll offer the chance for unique pictures. We are still working on more optional events and again, full confirmed details will be provided to those who secure a place on Photo 24, so go to absolutephoto.com and submit your name now.

Photo 24 is our annual free photographic jamboree in London, this year sponsored by iconic imaging brand Fujifilm. It is an opportunity to spend 24 hours with fellow camera enthusiasts enjoying the photographic delights of London. With incredible buildings, bustling streets and interesting markets, the opportunities are endless. And there’s the unexpected too – a couple of years ago we coincided with a mass public demonstration that proved great for pictures. Firstly, our apologies about the original date we publicised. Our provisional date was 23 June but due to circumstances beyond our

control – and we can’t even blame Brexit! – it had to be changed to 1 and 2 July, noon start. Sorry about that. Photo 24’s popularity is growing year by year and we expect interest to be high. With logistics and health and safety, numbers attending the event are limited to 250. We are open for applications now and the closing date is midnight, Sunday 7 May 2017. After that, to be fair, we will be picking out names at random and be confirming successful applicants as soon as that is done. Unsuccessful applicants will be put on a waiting list. If you apply as a small group or as a couple, fair consideration will be given, ie. if

you apply as a group of four, you will get four places. Incidentally, if you are signing up as a single and want some company for Photo 24 there will be the chance to buddy up with fellow photographers so don’t worry if this is a concern. If all this sounds absolutely brilliant and the idea of staying up for 24 hours (you can actually stay for as long as you like) enjoying photography in London right up your street, please go to absolutephoto.com and you’ll see Photo 24 there. Fill in your details and that’s it.

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