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of a beautiful building rather than demolishing it and starting again. News, tests and inspiring images will all remain. The word search is still here, too – I didn’t want a mutiny on my hands. One thing we have started to do is post news almost daily on the website: photographynews.co.uk. As a printed title, it’s impossible to compete with online, so we won’t try. Instead, expect details about major launches in the magazine, with shorter articles on the site. I’d also like to hear more from camera clubs. Get in touch to tell us your news, competition results and upcoming events. Engaging with clubs is one of the key reasons this magazine was launched, so do be sure to email clubnews@ photographynews.co.uk if you’ve got something to share. Finally, I want PN to talk more to hybrid image makers who shoot both stills and video. Every camera launched these days boasts video functionality that can offer a new outlet for your endeavours. There won’t be swathes of video-related content, we remain rooted in stills, but it’s an expanding area of the industry – one no photographer should turn their back on. So that’s the plan – I hope you’re on board. Enjoy the issue!
EDITOR’S LETTER ROGER PAYNE
3 OCTOBER 1990 is a day I’ll never forget. On that day, I filled up my red Peugeot 205 – paying £1.65 a gallon, kids – and drove from Nottingham to Peterborough to start my first day as a writer on Photo Answers magazine. Among the people I met was a certain Will Cheung, then editor of Practical Photography , and he’s been omnipresent in my career ever since. We’ve worked together on numerous magazines with multiple publishers and I have a lot to thank him for. Therefore, it’s with a degree of trepidation that I step into his sizeable shoes as the new editor of Photography News . Will has not left the magazine altogether. He will continue as a contributor reviewing the latest kit, so we’ll all continue to enjoy his insight and viewpoints. What does this mean for PN ? Rest assured, I have no intention of making sweeping changes to a winning recipe. I hope you’ll see my tenure more as a redecoration Roger Payne
THIS ISSUE SEES the launch of the Photography News 2022 Awards and we need your votes! We’ve spent the last few weeks creating a shortlist of the best products across a broad range of categories – now it’s over to you to tell us which ones should win. Our yearly awards have become a mainstay of the photo industry. All the companies with nominated products know the PN readership is made up of discerning image makers, so they truly value your judgement. Many past winners proudly display
trophies at their respective HQs, underlining the lustre victory holds. Voting is simple. See all the nominated products in our feature starting on page 27, then head to our website – photographynews.co.uk – and follow the link. You’ll be guided to a survey, where you can cast your
vote in each class. If you don’t want to vote on every category that’s fine, just skip to those you do. Voting closes 4 January 2023, so you can consider your choices while you’re eating Christmas dinner! The full list of winners will be announced in issue 104, available 14 February.
“Consider your choices while you’re eating Christmas dinner!”
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What’s inside 03 News It’s been a bumper few weeks for new products. Canon, Sony, Fujifilm, OM Digital Solutions and Nikon have all unveiled cameras, plus we’ve had lenses and accessories, too! Read all about them in our jam-packed news section
39 Christmas gift guide Presents any photographer would ho-ho-hope to get under the tree on Christmas Day 46 Big test: Fujifilm X-H2 We wait all this time for a new X-H camera, then two come along in a matter of months! Will Cheung takes a look at Fujifilm’s latest model, with the highest-resolution APS-C sensor yet
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17 Samsung word search and Vanguard competition A 256GB Samsung Pro Plus microSD card and Vanguard VEO accessory kit are up for grabs this issue. Get involved!
53 Mini test: Sony FX30 It’s a hybrid camera, but not as you know it. Sony’s fresh offering is cine-centric, which could appeal if you want to create videos
18 Prize-winning inspiration Make 2023 the year you enter a photo contest. We display victors from the world’s premier comps to motivate you 27 The Photography News 2022 Awards Time to vote for your favourite photo and video equipment in our annual extravaganza. You’ve got until 4 January 2023 – start picking!
first and stills second 57 First tests l Datacolor Spyder Checkr Photo l Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S l Fujifilm XF56mm f/1.2 R WR l Vanguard VEO BIB range
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