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The imaging event of the year
EDITOR’S LETTER ROGER PAYNE
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Our base for the duration of the event will be the Graduate hotel in the heart of Cambridge. It’s within easy walking distance of many of the city’s main attractions, and will be a hive of activity itself throughout the 24 hours. Event sponsor MPB will be hosting a series of sessions, plus you’ll have the opportunity to get your kit valued, or loan some equipment to take out with you into the city. So, what exactly can you expect? The Photography News team will be running a series of guided photo walks around the city, each one showcasing a particular location or type of architecture. There will be street photography workshops for those hoping to hone their skills, plus walks arranged around sunrise and sunset so you can make the most of the light. There will also be opportunities to get a bird’s eye
I don’t know about you, but I’m counting the days until the clocks change. When I was younger, I was never bothered about winter and its seemingly eternal darkness. But nowadays, I can’t wait for the days to get longer and the weather to start warming up. At least part of this is down to the fact I’m testing kit. Product reviews are harder work in the winter months, primarily because your days are spent constantly checking the weather forecast, hoping – praying – for a break in the clouds. As I write this, for example, I’m waiting for it to stop being overcast and miserable so I can get out and take some final shots for our Sony A7R V review. That starts on page 14, so if there are blank spaces you’ll know if I succeeded or not! The advent of British Summer Time (26 March, if you weren’t aware) doesn’t only open the door to before-and-after-work kit-testing forays, it signals the unofficial start of photography season. I haven’t spotted a single photographer while out product testing in the winter months, but I know I’ll see plenty of you during the summer. Be sure to come and say hi if you see me. Roger Payne
With all this talk of being out and about, it would be remiss of me not to mention the standout event of 2023: Photo Video 24. On 3 and 4 June, PN will be taking over our home town of Cambridge for a 24-hour creative extravaganza, and you’re all welcome! Be sure to sign up if you want to get involved. Elsewhere in the issue, find all the latest news and reviews, plus a guide showcasing inventive ways to output your work. You may have spent winter sorting through last year’s images? If there are some you’re especially proud of, why not turn them into something special? Page 27 has a bucketload of ideas, including prints, photo books and a whole lot more. But I must dash – the sun is about to come out! Enjoy your photography, see you next month.
“There will also be opportunities to get a bird’s eye view of the city” hours. Everyone who comes along will get a passport with tips, guides and challenges (including prizes!), and if you’re with us for the full 24 hours, we’ll give you a memento to remember your day. Updates will be forthcoming in every issue between now and the big day. Plus, if you can’t make it to the event itself, there will be a chance to get involved remotely via social media. For now, bookmark the website, follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and get ready for our biggest event of 2023. We hope to see you there! photographynews.co.uk
view of the city by climbing one of the church towers. While we’re still finalising some details, we already have plenty planned, with something happening in every single moment of the 24-hour marathon. At the hotel, we will be running portrait sessions and teaching you how to get better results. Not to mention Adam Duckworth, editor-in-chief of our sister title Pro Moviemaker , will be running a series of workshops to help you get to grips with video essentials. When they’re not out on photo walks, the PN team will be available to assess your images and give you plenty of guidance on how to improve. All of the walks and events will be bookable at the point of registration; some events will need to be paid for, but many are free. You don’t have to reach into your pocket if you don’t want to. And of course, you don’t even have to book any of the events, you can just come along, get involved and enjoy getting creative for 24
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What’s inside 03 News All the latest news from across the photo world, including lashings of lovely lens launches! 09 Samsung word search Find the missing word and you could win yourself a Samsung memory card! Plus, we reveal the winner from issue 103. Is it you?
10 Prize-winning inspiration Get those creative juices flowing as we round up a fantastic selection of images from recent competitions. This month, we focus on the Underwater and Natural Landscape
to products and services perfect for those looking to show off (or sell) their images 35 First tests Canon’s RF 100-400mm super-telephoto zoom, Tenba’s DNA 16 Pro Messenger bag and a range of ProGrade Digital storage solutions are put under the microscope by our experts
Photographer of the Year contests 14 Big test: Sony A7R V
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Boasting 61-megapixel resolution alongside a host of stills and video functions, this latest full-frame model looks to be a blinder. Find out if it lives up to the hype 21 Making movies Taking your first steps in video? This series is just for you. Here, we guide you through audio options and why you should move away from using your camera’s built-in mic
27 Buyers’ guide: output your work Make a mark by getting your best work off your hard drive and out on display! We’ve got a host of options, including prints and photo books, in this comprehensive guide
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