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Photography News Issue 30 absolutephoto.com
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Photo 24 You’re invited to join us for a 24-hour photo shoot in one of the world’s leading capital cities. It all starts at noon on 17 June In association with
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There will be photographic contests on a variety of themes running throughout Photo 24 to test your seeing skills. Last year, Mark O’Leary won a Nikon D750 full-frame outfit for the best overall picture (below left) taken during Photo 24. The D750’s 51-point AF system includes a Group Area AF mode and is quick enough to keep up with fast-action and the camera’s maximum 6fps continuous shooting speed. Add Wi-Fi, weather-sealing, two SD card slots, 3.2in vari-angle monitor and Full HD video shooting capability, and in the Nikon D750 you have a truly capable DSLR that can deliver almost anything asked of it. “I am really impressed with the Nikon D750,” says Mark. “It is capable of producing outstanding results even in low-light conditions. It has a very useful tilting screen, a vastly improved sensor and is quickly becoming a lighter replacement for my ageing D3. “I signed up for Photo 24 because I thought it would be a real challenge for me as most of my work is studio based. Photo 24 would take me out of my comfort zone – and could I last the whole 24 hours? “The weekend was well organised, and working in groups meant we felt secure and able to photograph corners of London which we would probably not normally have attempted, especially at night. Also, having the Nikon School in central London as a base was really useful and gave us the chance to recharge our batteries.”
Now in its fourth year, Photo 24 is a great photo experience that you can tailor to your own needs. There will be organised optional meet-ups at venues around the city for those who need help, whether technical or inspirational, but if you prefer to wander off on your own or work together in small groups then you can do that too.
You are also welcome to shoot the whole 24 hours, and many people do, but if you prefer to shoot in the evening and a few hours the next morning with time in-between for a meal and a sleep, you can do that too. It’s entirely up to you. What’s more, Photo 24 is free – although some optional experiences are charged.
Due to high demand and limited numbers, to be fair to everyone there will be a ballot for places. Full details of the ballot and the closing date for applications will be revealed in the next issue of Photography News . Issue 31 will be available from 11 April.
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