Welcome to Photography News issue 101, packed as usual with news and reviews. Big news this issue is the announcement of the Fujifilm X-H2, the first APS-C format camera to hit 40 megapixels, ideal for image makers demanding maximum detail from their shots without going full-frame. High resolution is just one of this camera’s many exciting attributes: it can shoot blackout-free, full size Raws at 15fps, has 7EV benefit IBIS and its top electronic shutter speed is an incredible 1/180,000sec.
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Fujifilm launches mouth-watering X-H2 Food and lifestyle photographer Ania Elias explains why it has changed the way she makes images
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BURSTING WITH FLAVOUR Detail is everything for Ania, as you can see with this sumptuous tomato dish
The X-H2 features a 40-megapixel sensor – a first for cameras with an APS-C sized sensor. It could well change the way you make images
ANIA ELIAS: If you had told me even seven or eight years ago that I would become a professional food photographer, I would have laughed at you. I had taken occasional (very poor!) photos before, but it wasn’t anything serious. The decisive moment came when our children were born, and I wanted to capture the precious moments in their lives. Very quickly,
I was being drawn more and more towards food and its visual aspect. I’ve always been interested in food and cooking. Something about playing with it for the camera and how it is being presented really appealed to me. Instantly, I knew it was the start of something special! It very quickly became a total obsession of mine and has remained so ever since.
Fujifilm has upped the resolution ante with the launch of the X-H2. Previously, 40 megapixels was the preserve of full-frame sensors, but now it’s available in a more compact and lightweight body. Ania Elias was one of the first photographers to try the new camera, with its detail- rich X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor ideally suited to her indulgent food portraits. We caught up with her, finding out how she got started as a photographer and her thoughts on Fujifilm’s latest offering. PHOTOGRAPHY NEWS: Tell us about your background – how, when and why did you start making images?
“The decisive moment came when our children were born, I wanted to capture the precious moments”
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SPECS › Sensor 40.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS › ISO Auto, 125-12,800 (expandable to 64-51,200 for stills, 25,600 video) › Image stabilisation In-body sensor shift with 7-stop improvement › Screen 3in vari-angle tilting touchscreen, 1.62m dots › Shutter speed 15 mins to 1/180,000sec electronic › Autofocus Intelligent hybrid AF, phase and contrast detect with 425 points. Sensitivity to -7EV (with XF50mmF1.0 attached)
› Frame rates Up to 20fps (electronic shutter), 15fps (mechanical shutter)
› Recording media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC slot › Dimensions (wxhxd) 136.3x92.9x84.6mm › Weight 660g with battery and memory card
“X-H2 was perfect for capturing the intricate details of fresh produce” PN: What are the key milestones in your career that have shaped where you are today? ANIA: Photography constantly keeps you on your toes. Even though you may think you’ve reached a certain level and experience, there’s still so much to learn! It allows you to grow and develop skills constantly – there are no limits to how far you can go. It takes years of practice and a whole lot of failure on the way. What gives me a lot of satisfaction is looking at past work and realising how far I’ve come. That in itself provides a feeling of accomplishment. A key milestone was winning second place in the internationally renowned Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards (Cream of the Crop category), and being shortlisted twice in the previous two years. This was one of the biggest moments in my career so far. PN: When did you start working with Fujifilm cameras, and what were you using prior to X-H2? ANIA: I’ve been using Fujifilm cameras pretty much from the beginning of my photography journey. I love the way they feel, the ergonomics, and what seems like the perfect balance between outstanding image quality and camera size. I started with X-T20, then moved to X-T3. I’ve also worked with GFX 50S and some of its associated lenses.
SWEET TREATS Ania focuses on the beauty of food – natural or man-made – revelling in their vibrancy and form
PN: What extra does X-H2 give you, compared to previous models in the X Series? ANIA: This camera feels different – and is different – to those that I’ve used before. First of all, it is impressively sharp, revealing things your eyes simply won’t catch. I loved the way it allowed me to capture details on food and just look at things from a completely alternative perspective – a closer one. The freedom that comes with a high-resolution sensor opens up a whole well of creative possibilities. It allows you to not only capture more information per image and increase sharpness, but also zoom into images without ever sacrificing picture quality.
PN: What did you choose to photograph with X-H2 and why? ANIA: I made macro images – food and nature. My favourite things to photograph are raw ingredients and anything with lots of natural texture. I found X-H2 perfect for capturing the most intricate details of fresh produce in its natural state – this is a huge source of fascinating colours, shapes and patterns. I mostly used the XF80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR macro lens when working with X-H2. It’s one of my favourites. I love the way it picks up light, and the diversity it affords me, to do really close-up shots in incredible detail, but take portraiture-style food shots as well. It gives you an opportunity to take a new look at food.
PN: What are the standout features on the camera that helped you make these images? ANIA: With a sensor resolution of 40 megapixels, incredible image quality and stunning colour rendition, the X-H2 is a powerful system. By zooming in on luscious textures and complex areas of light and shadow, I found it ideal for creating compelling macro images. Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode really impressed me. It allows you to create an ultra high-resolution image bigger than the camera’s sensor can natively capture. Working together with the in- body image stabilisation (IBIS), the camera moves the sensor in tiny increments for 20 frames, to produce an incredible image,
with edge-to-edge detail up to 160 megapixels and incredibly accurate colour reproduction. Mind-blowing! It’s a fantastic feature which improves dynamic range, increases the level of detail and reduces noise. In terms of creative possibilities, it gives you the ability to crop down to small areas without losing image quality, and delivers a significant boost when it comes to the size of print you could make. PN: What sort of photographer do you think the camera is suited to? ANIA: This camera is a game- changer, and I think it will appeal to both hobbyists and professionals, as well as anyone who appreciates a super high-resolution camera and detailed images. With its weather-sealed body and wide dynamic range, the new X-H2 will definitely tempt those who are into any type of macro or landscape photography. With the amount of detail captured, it is also perfect for large prints – think of all the possibilities! Perhaps most importantly, the X-H2 did something I wasn’t expecting. By expanding the creative possibilities that lie within ordinary subjects, this camera changed the way I look at things in a new and exciting way.
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Tamron’s standard telezoom No sooner than Tamron announced it was developing a lens, we get the news that it’s on its way to the shops
COMPARED WITH THE past two summers, life is just about back to normal. So normal, I dropped my guard and caught Covid-19. It wasn’t nice and my sense of taste is still missing, but I was soon back out with the camera. Trips to the chalk hills of Surrey in search of butterflies and London for urban scenics were moderately successful, and I did get some shots that I couldn’t have planned. My partner Annie and I were heading to the South Bank via the City and Tower Bridge, with the notion of taking some sunset and twilight images in the area. The plan went awry as police had closed the bridge because a man had climbed up one of the supports. We were on the wrong side to see the bloke properly, but as we couldn’t cross and there was no traffic, everyone just started taking selfies and enjoying themselves before finding an alternative route. We got our cameras out and started shooting, too. In the end, we stayed for ages, taking shots from the bridge and also views from the middle of the road –
40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD, a rapid, constant-aperture lens weighing just 365g – perfect as a walkabout lens. Its autofocusing is handled by Tamron’s VXD linear drive motor for quiet AF. Filter thread size is 67mm and there is a minimum object distance of 17cm, so this should be good for close-ups, too. While we have no price details yet, the 20-40mm is expected to be on sale this autumn. tamron.eu
Tamron announced it was developing a 50-400mm f/4.5- 6.3 Di III VC VXD in late July; its designers must have been working the night shift because sales of this telezoom start at the end of September. It’s priced at £1249.99 and is available in Sony E-mount. The lens is compact for a long telezoom, about the size of a typical 100-400mm lens at 18.3cm long and it weighs 1155g, but has the advantage of going as short as 50mm. Potentially, this weather-sealed 8x zoom lens can be used for more specialist shooting, like macro and nature, as well as general photography. A high level of performance is claimed across the zoom range. For close-up work, the minimum object distance is just 25cm at the 50mm setting, to give half- life-size magnification. Tamron’s VXD motor delivers fast and accurate AF, while camera shake is combatted by the optic’s VC image stabiliser. Other notable features include a 67mm filter thread, zoom lock switch and a connector for Tamron’s Lens Utility to add or adjust lens features. An optional tripod collar with an Arca-Swiss foot is available. Tamron also announced the development of the 20-
something you can’t normally do without being run over. The police gradually moved people off the bridge, which was even better. Although, by then, the pretty twilight sky had gone, so the empty bridge scene looked less photogenic. It wasn’t what we had intended, but the unexpected opportunity was welcome. I checked online the following day and it appears that the chap was brought down safely. Finally, and this time I mean finally, thank you to all readers, camera clubs and the photo industry for your support over the years. It has been a blast, but with 101 issues under my belt, I’m off to challenges new. All the best for your photography and stay well!
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What’s inside 05 News The holiday season is traditionally a quiet time for kit launches, but Fujifilm is not one for tradition. So, news of its X-H2 – the highest-resolution APS-C model yet seen – is the only new camera featured in this issue 10 Samsung word search and Vanguard prize contests Free to enter, our Samsung-sponsored word search will give your grey cells a gentle workout. You just have to answer one simple question correctly to be in with a chance of winning a superb Vanguard carbon-fibre tripod 13 Club news The new season kicks off and for many clubs this will be the first with physical meetings for a couple of years 14 Photo 24: The winners Enjoy the very best pictures taken by PN readers on our big London shoot that took place earlier this summer. With three
47 Big test: Canon EOS R10 Canon’s now setting out to exploit the important APS-C camera market with its full-frame RF lens mount. The EOS R10 is a mid- level model in its mirrorless system and is impressively specified for the money – including controls and tech cascaded down from its high-end models 53 Used corner: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV The Canon EOS 5 DSLR series has been popular over many years. Its most recent introduction was the Mark IV, which proved to be a popular and very capable machine. It’s still available new in the shops, but save money on this superb camera by taking the pre-loved route 57 First tests l Vanguard VEO Optic Guard l Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD l Four PermaJet Heritage papers l Kenro Smart Lite RGB Video Light & 19in RGB Ring Light l Benro Tortoise 24CLV tripod
themes – icon, open and street – there was huge potential for creativity, with participants vying for three £500 MPB vouchers 25 Buyers’ guide: Prints for pleasure Most of our photographs stay in the cloud and on hard drives, and that makes sense. But it is worth making a fuss of your very best shots and producing a few nice, big prints. Start here, with our guide to the best papers and printing services around 29 Buyers’ guide: Cash & carry Whether on the shoulder, your back or a tiled floor, you need a quality case to look after valuable kit – and keep vital components to hand. Join us for a tour of the latest carrying solutions in the shops today 40 Big test: Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm’s latest generation of X-Trans CMOS sensor makes its first appearance, and the X-H2S is very much a speed merchant. Its enhanced AF and shooting skills give it great appeal to action and nature photographers
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Fujifilm hits 40 The groundbreaking X-H2 has 40 megapixels, can shoot at 20fps and delivers a top shutter speed of 1/180,000sec
THE X-H2 IS the second camera in Fujifilm’s line-up to feature its fifth- generation X-Trans CMOS sensor. The first, the X-H2S, is one of our big tests in this issue. A major difference between the two sensors is that the X-H2S has 26 megapixels, stacked for the fastest performance, whereas the X-H2 is back-side illuminated. So not as quick, but boasting 40 megapixels. As Fujifilm says, if you want speed, go X-H2S; if you need detail, go X-H2. It comes as no surprise that the two cameras share many features, including the X-Processor 5, 5.76m dot EVF, seven custom settings and CFexpress B and SD UHS-II dual card slots. Plus, they look identical and have the same layout. The X-H2's name is on the back of the camera. The X-H2 takes the optional battery grip and file transmitter grip announced for the X-H2S,
GO FOR DETAIL 40 megapixels from an APS-C sensor is a world first
while both cameras accept the NP-W235 battery. Aside from resolution, X-H2 has 3.33m phase detection AF points. Although, AF performance is not at the same level as X-H2S. It can shoot at 20fps (cropped) blackout-free with the electronic shutter and 15fps with the mechanical one; and the shutter mechanism is claimed to be robust enough for 500,000 actuations.
The native ISO range starts at ISO 125 and tops out at 12,800, with expansion to 51,200. If fast shutter speeds appeal, top electronic shutter speed is 1/180,000sec. X-H2 is also the first Fujifilm X Series camera to have a Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode, that results in 160-megapixel images. Its X-Trans sensor has a 6x6 photo cell array, rather than the 2x2 of Bayer sensors, which complicates matters when it comes to multi-shot modes. In the X-H2, 20 shots are taken – five with a single pixel shift each time, to capture all the required RGB data. This is repeated four times, with a 0.5 pixel shift each time. Files are not merged in-camera and you’ll need Fujifilm’s Pixel Shift Combiner software, which was not updated at the time of writing, so we couldn’t test it. With the right subject (totally static) and technique (a solid tripod), this feature will prove appealing to archivists, museums and commercial photographers. X-H2 is well-endowed with video features. There’s internal ProRes formats, and ProRes Blackmagic Raw via HDMI and 8K/30p, 6.2K/30p and 4K/60p. An X-H2 body is priced at £1899, with sales starting at the end of
September. For the resolution, build and feature set, that’s a very competitive price. Fujifilm also took the opportunity to unveil two lenses, one each in the X Series and GFX System. The XF56mm f/1.2 R WR short telephoto lens features 13 elements, including two aspherical and one ED in eight groups, to reduce chromatic aberration – plus 67mm filter thread. This lens is £999 and sales start at the end of September. For medium format GFX, we also have GF20-35mm f/4 R WR. This ultra-wide optic is designed to complement 100-megapixel cameras. It has an internal zoom, AF is fast and silent and there’s an 82mm filter thread. Sales also start in late September, costing £2349. fujifilm-x.com
TRUE COLOURS This colourful, vibrant market scene was captured on the X-H2 fitted with the new XF56mm f/1.2 R WR. Exposure of 1/70sec at f/4 and ISO 400
NEAT LAYOUT A D-pad and eight-way focus lever make for great handling
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Digital media specialist PermaJet has announced the Heritage range – made with the discerning image maker in mind
PERMAJET’S NEW FAMILY of four papers is targeted at photographers demanding high-quality results, with excellent print longevity. In the Heritage range are Baryta Rag 310, Etching Rag 310, Smooth Rag 310 and Watercolour Rag 310. All are made from 100% cotton and are non-OBA. This quartet joins Museum Heritage 310, an existing paper. Country matters The Countryside Regeneration Trust (CRT) is holding a farm photography competition. It’s open to everyone, but images
Sizes from A4 to A2 and rolls will be available. A 25-sheet A3 box of Baryta Rag 310 costs £71.95, and £64.95 for the three other finishes. There’s a first test featuring the range in this issue. Sales start in October and the papers will premiere at The Photography Show in the NEC from 17-20 September. permajet.com
Vanguard’s VEO Optic Guard system includes two straps: the WS wrist strap at £24.99 and the neoprene NS neck strap at £29.99; both come with two cinch clips. Next, there are two harnesses: the H sells at £34.99; or for maximum comfort, there’s the H DLX, which comes in at £39.99. Get started the easy way with the VEO Optic Guard kit, priced at £89.99. This consists of the wrist and neck straps, with H DLX harness. Essentially, choose how to carry your kit depending on your activity. On a short stroll, go for the wrist strap, but if you intend on being out longer, the neck strap is the better option. vanguardworld.co.uk Vanguard VEO Optic Guard offers comfort, speed and versatility On Guard comfort
Bear necessity The six Remembering Wildlife books have raised more than £950k for conservation projects. Remembering Bears is the seventh book in the series, and will be published on 10 October. Its official launch is on 13 October 2022 at a hybrid evening, that takes place live at London’s Royal Geographical Society and virtually from the HQ of Painted Dog TV in South Africa. Keynote speakers for the evening include Margot Raggett, founder of Remembering Wildlife ; nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen; and wildlife cameraman and BBC presenter Gordon Buchanan. Tickets for the live evening and virtual event both cost £30.24 (includes tax and fees) per person, and admission plus the standard book is £70.66. The Remembering Bears standard edition can be preordered now at a price of £45, plus shipping. rememberingwildlife.com
must feature British wildlife, farm animals and their surroundings, and have been taken in 2022. There are three categories: species spotlight, my moment in nature and funny times on the farm. The prize for the overall winner is a weekend at the CRT’s Turnastone Lodge in the Golden Valley, Herefordshire. There are prizes for each category, too. To enter, follow the Farm Photography Competition link on the CRT home page, or email editor@thecrt.co.uk. The closing date is 26 September at 10am. thecrt.co.uk
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Prograde Digital has added the incredibly portable USB 3.2 PGM0.5 card reader to its family. This is a dual-format device that takes SDXC and microSDXC cards, with transfer rates up to 5Gbps. The PGM0.5 reader is priced at £30.50. progradedigital.com
Get smarter with Kenro Kenro has added three products to its LED Smart Lite series
range of 3200-7500K, 360-colour output, built-in diffuser, option of mains or battery power and is app-compatible (Android and iOS). Finally, there’s the RGB Video Light Panel, for £189.99. This has an output surface of 230x234mm and can be powered via mains adapter or two Sony F-type batteries. kenro.co.uk
The cheapest of Kenro’s new Smart Lites is the Compact RGB Tube Light at £89.99. A portable, palm-sized light, it has an integral rechargeable battery with 2.5 hours’ runtime on a full charge. For beauty pictures and vlogging, the 19in RGB Ring Light is just the ticket. It is priced at £169.99, has a 60W output and is rich in useful features. The LED has a colour temperature
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Crosby CC and Mencap join forces The club and charity combine to kick off the new season in style with an exhibition SUCCESS + EXHIBITIONS + PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS + OUTINGS News Camera club
AN EXHIBITION OF photography from Crosby CC will open to the public at Mencap Cottage House on Mariners Road, Crosby, and lasts until 30 September 2022. The display is free, running between 9am until 4.30pm – it is not open on Mondays and Tuesdays. The prints on display represent a cross-section of recent work created by Crosby’s members. Newly elected president of Crosby CC, June Poston, said: “I hope as many people as possible will visit our exhibition and help support both the club and Mencap Liverpool & Sefton. Mounted prints on display will be on sale at very reasonable prices, with 50% of each sale donated to Mencap Cottage House.” This season, the club is returning to its regular meeting place at Crosby Library. Meetings are held every Wednesday, 8-10pm, from the first Wednesday in September to the last in April, at Crosby Central Library’s
Small Lecture Room, Crosby Road North, Waterloo, L22 0LQ. “September is an exciting time for us,” says Poston. “We would love to see enthusiastic new members. “We are a long-established and welcoming club, always pleased to see fresh faces. You don’t even have to have a camera to join! An interest in photography is all you need. Many of our members start out using their phone cameras.” crosbycameraclub.net
TAKE A LOOK Crosby CC’s exhibition features a wide range of work and can be viewed until 30 September
Field End PS meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at the Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, Ruislip HA4 7BZ, from September to June at 8pm. The club welcomes all standards, from beginners to keen amateurs and Field End PS
Tynemouth PS kicked off its 2022-23 season with an exhibition for prints and projected images of its Platinum Jubilee Project. The show took place at its clubrooms earlier in September, but the prints will continue to be on display in venues across North Tyneside. See the club’s website for details. The Jubilee Project aimed to create a record of a unique event. Ten TPS members volunteered to take part – David Baldwin, Brett Culpin, Gail Forster, Julie Hedley, Peter Stevens, Margaret Warren, Dorothy Wilson, Howard Wilson, Ian Wood and Alan Forster. After months of planning, the club was ready for action. The team covered a bake-off competition, intergenerational days where young people visited care homes, a painting exhibition, celebrations at the Stephenson Steam Railway, a beacon lighting and live music festival and a garden party. From the thousands of pictures produced, 30 prints and 713 projected images were selected. tynemouthps.org Tynemouth go Platinum
professionals; film to phone cameras; simple to sublime digitals. Its programme offers external speakers, tutorials, print and digital image competitions. Plus, external contests, its own exhibition, events and socials. fieldendps.org
This year is the 70th anniversary of Sevenoaks CC, and the club is holding its annual exhibition at the Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 1LQ, from 19 to 29 October 2022. Admission is free and the show is open during normal Sevenoaks Gallery opening times, as well as being online on the club website. Prints will be on show every day, while on Saturdays there will be digital images displayed; members of the club will be on hand to answer questions. The club has also published an anniversary book. Details can be found on its website. Club meetings take place at Mencap Hall, 71 Hitchen Hatch Lane, Sevenoaks, on the first, second and fourth Mondays of the month (except public holidays), from September through to May. sevenoakscameraclub.org.uk Sevenoaks CC
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Reader shoot Photo 24: the winners
The Photography News Photo 24 event, sponsored by MPB, took place earlier this summer in London on 25 and 26 June. As an extra incentive for attendees, we had a photo contest for pictures taken during the event
have their own 24-hour photo experience. For this, we also had three £500 vouchers awarded to the best images submitted. Thanks to everyone who took part in Photo 24, both in person or online.
with three categories – and the winner of each receiving a £500 MPB voucher. On the same day, we also ran the Super 24 Challenge, an hourly photo competition that anyone, anywhere could get involved in and
Best open winner: David Jenner
Congratulations to Will and the hard-working Photography News team for hosting this brilliant event. My thanks to all the great folk at MPB who were outstanding sponsors. I look forward to doing it all again next year!” David Jenner
TUNNEL OF COLOUR Nikon D850 with a 20mm f/1.8 prime lens. Exposure 1/250sec at f/1.8 and ISO 1600
after 10pm, in the hope of having the tunnel to myself. As it happened, there was one other person diligently keeping the walkway clean. It turned out that he proved to be the ideal focal point for my composition. “Knowing I needed a quick shutter speed, I opened up the aperture to f/1.8 and set ISO 1600, allowing me to use 1/250sec on my Nikon D850. All I needed to do was wait until my subject was in the perfect place. The lead-in lines created by the vivid light panels are a visual sensation and reminded me of those psychedelic album covers from the seventies.”
Two of the categories covered key London subjects, but there is so much more for a photographer’s lens to feast on, either with subject matter choice or a fresh technical approach. Basically, anything goes in the open category. It could be a zoom burst, night scene, shot of a stairwell or creative montage – provided all image elements were taken during Photo 24. Essentially, your imagination can run wild with this subject, and we certainly saw a diverse selection of images. Winner David Jenner comments: “I arrived at Adams Plaza Bridge in Canary Wharf just
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EDITOR’S COMMENT With London offering such an expansive palette of photo potential, it’s always a delight to see what everyone got up to on their reflected this great diversity in terms of subject matter and technical Photo 24. The open category approach, which made judging a challenge and a pleasure – with many fabulous shots to consider
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Best icon winner: Darrell Godliman
London is chock full of photo icons – from classics such as Tower Bridge, Elizabeth Tower and red public phone boxes, to more contemporary images like the London Eye, the Gherkin and many more. In this category, we wanted to challenge our readers to give the iconic sights a fresh creative slant, or just go for the tried and tested, but do it really brilliantly and differently for eye-catching images. It was a challenge many entrants grabbed most enthusiastically.
For this year’s Photo 24 we were forecast a good
sunrise. Keen to make the most of it, I abandoned my comfy MPB beanbag and headed down to the Thames with time to spare. Shooting towards the sun with my long lens, I used my hand to block the flare. Then I realised that, if I dropped my hand a little bit further, I could use it to improvise a graduated filter effect. It was then just a case of waiting for a bus to pass and pressing the shutter at the optimum moment”
Darrell Godliman
SUNRISE OVER ST PAUL’S Nikon D500 in aperture-priority AE with 80-200mm f/2.8 at 200mm, 1/640sec at f/8 and ISO 200
Best icon: shortlisted
EDITOR’S COMMENT Best icon is probably the category that inspires me most, seeing how other creative minds interpret much-photographed scenes and subjects. This year saw many stunning shots
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EDITOR’S COMMENT Spot-on timing, great light and skilful compositions were all on show in this contest
Photo 24 Super Challenge winners
New for this year’s Photo 24 was an hourly photo challenge that camera users from all over the world could get involved in. There were three prizes of £500 MPB vouchers for the best images, as judged by Photography News . Subject themes were announced on the hour, and topics included straightforward goals such as shooting a logo, silhouettes and twilight. We also threw in a few more open to creative interpretation, like time and life through glass. Thanks to everyone who got involved and well done to the winners.
4PM Creative blur: Angela Harrod
9AM One colour: Ian Macdonald
3PM Two wheels: Grant Archer
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Best street winner: Martin Amery
I was inspired to take this photograph while on Brian Lloyd Duckett’s West End photo walk, looking for subject connections within street scenes. I really liked the composition of the woman on her phone standing by the corner alleyway in her work uniform, and the relationship between the couple in the foreground – the woman looking at her phone with great interest and the man watching and waiting for her. I would like to give a massive thank you to Photography News and everyone involved in organising this year’s fantastic Photo 24 event – and to MPB for being such great sponsors”
Street photography is a challenging and increasingly popular subject. Plus, as most of us live in urban areas, it’s an easily accessible topic. In a city like London, there’s massive photographic potential, and you can approach the subject in many ways. A current trend is using strong light and contrast for graphic shots, or you might take the avenue of wandering around busy streets and markets, camera in hand, looking for the decisive moment. We saw entries of all types in this year’s contest, but well done to the winner and shortlisted entries shown here. WOMAN ON PHONE Panasonic Lumix G9 in aperture-priority AE mode with Leica 12-60mm f/2.8 lens at 27mm setting. Exposure of 1/60sec at f/5.6 and ISO 200
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EDITOR’S COMMENT Entrants in the street category showed great skill in catching the decisive moment
Thanks to… Our gratitude goes to all the PN readers who supported the event back in June; MPB for sponsoring, offering free kit loans, providing prizes and photographer survival kits; Brian Lloyd Duckett and Alex Duckett of StreetSnappers for
hosting free walks. Plus TimeLine Events for organising the night bus and re-enactors; photographer Corinne Cumming for putting on a portrait workshop; Dan Clarke of UK Spinners for his light-painting talent; and the team at The Dilly, our venue.
SHARPSHOOTERS Readers having fun
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HAHNEMÜHLE PRIDES ITSELF on its long, rich history as a leading paper maker, going back to 1584. As the inventor of Digital FineArt papers, 2022 marks a special year for the brand, as it celebrates the 25th anniversary of that innovation. The Photography Show is the ideal opportunity to celebrate this momentous occasion and you can get involved by visiting Hahnemühle’s stand. With talks, workshops and demonstrations throughout the four days, this is a great opportunity to learn how you can get the best possible output, with the brand’s extensive, award-winning range. Hahnemühle UK is also using the show to launch its new brand campaign, Protect What Matters,
for any serious issues, step-by-step guides and video tutorials, and Hahnemühle ICC paper profiles can be downloaded or forwarded to your email address. Plus, with latest product announcements and notice of forthcoming events, the app is a compelling source of news. Whether you’re a regular Hahnemühle user or new to the range, get to stand G406 for an overview of the app – and a chat about its latest innovations and products. A warm welcome awaits!
which aims to inspire photographers to think about important aspects of their work, focusing on the archival qualities of its groundbreaking Digital FineArt range – as well as the company’s environmental credentials. This campaign is brought to life in collaboration with acclaimed photographers like Paul Wakefield, Thomas Heaton and Peter Cairns. Hahnemühle has introduced a new free app, available from the App Store and Google Play. To download, use the accompanying QR code or visit app.hahnemuehle.com/download. The app has a wide range of user benefits to help you get the most from Hahnemühle materials. There is technical support available 24/7, offering direct contact with experts
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Buyers’ guide
Buyers’ guide
Printing for pleasure
Love seeing your best shots on a screen? Imagine how much satisfaction you could get from mounting your masterpieces as huge, high-quality prints framed on the living room wall. Here’s how to make that dream a reality
it in the viewfinder and pressing the shutter button, to spending ages editing in front of the computer. How you get to that is up to you. There’s a case for investing in a photo-quality home printer – ideally a dedicated unit, but multipurpose machines are viable options. If not, many printing services are out there, especially online, or plenty of physical shops depending on where you live. There is no right or wrong, with pros and cons to both. Home printing
MILLIONS, MAYBE BILLIONS, of photographs are taken every day. Not all of them should make it to print, of course, but our focus is on your passion as a keen photographer. Capture an image you are truly proud of, and you should make the most of it. Get it printed, so it can be framed, hung on your wall, put into your portfolio or even sold. What’s more, the finished print represents the end of a journey, from previsualising an image, composing
means you can output whenever you want, using an incredible variety of media – we feature some leading brands here. Use a pro printing business and there's a good choice of media, going as large as you like. Most offer a range of presentation styles, too, so if you want a print in acrylic, on canvas or framed, that is perfectly possible. So, our message is simple: get printing and your photography will never look back.
Innova Art › innovaart.com
whether printing colour or black & white, while physical handling rates highly thanks to the resin-coated base, including an anti-curl layer for flatness before and after printing. Free, generic ICC profiles can be downloaded. Sheets and roll sizes are available, with a 50-sheet pack of A3+ paper priced at around £60.
The range of inkjet media from Innova has gained a new arrival, Resin Coated Photo Premium Matte 260gsm. Compatible with dye and pigment inkjet printers, this paper is suited to small or large prints, with its matte finish ensuring the viewer is untroubled by surface reflections. A wide colour gamut and ability to deliver detail ensures great results,
Canon › canon.co.uk
Fotospeed › fotospeed.com
This is wireless and uses six inks, available in six colour multipacks with the option of standard 7ml at £13.99 each, or high-yield 11ml tanks at £18.49. A standard six-pack costs £79.99, while a four-colour (black/cyan/magenta/ yellow) high-yield set is £69.49. If your budget extends to £700, the ImagePrograf Pro-300 is within reach. This A3+ unit is a step up quality-wise from the iP8750, using ten Lucia Pro inks, with matte and photo black, two magentas, red and chroma optimiser – a replacement cartridge costs £17.49.
Canon’s range covers all sectors of the market, from portable mini printers and home models, through to money-saving MegaTanks and professional models. Here’s our pick of photo-quality versions to check out. The Pixma G550 is a dedicated A4 printer and its six refillable, dye-based ink tanks are mess- free. Ink costs £13.99 for 60ml of each colour – a full set of refills can give up to 3800 6x4in prints. The maintenance tank is quick to replace at home and costs £8.69. Moving to A3+ size, the Pixma iP8750 is nicely priced at £239.99.
white surface. Its wide colour gamut makes it a great paper for fine-art scenics. Another non-OBA paper for maximum life, Legacy Gloss 325 gives an unglazed, glossy finish, reminiscent of air-dried darkroom paper. A high D-Max rating means you get blacks deep enough to fall into and a wide colour gamut, so it’s great for colour and mono. Finally, Fotospeed releases a new YouTube video every week,
Fotospeed’s own paper line-up is extensive – and among the very best around – so its website is well worth a visit. There you will find not just its own papers, but many other leading brands – plus a wide selection of imaging hardware like colour management kits, printers and inks. With such a fab choice of papers, you’re not going to go wrong whatever you pick, but here’s two to check out. Platinum Cotton 305 is an OBA-free material with a smooth, natural
so that’s a great source for picking up printing advice.
Epson › epson.co.uk
with models for A4 and A3+. The EcoTank ET-8550 costs £700, with Claria ET Premium inks £16 for each colour. When you run low on an ink, simply top up. We conclude our Epson tour with the SureColor SC-P700 (A3+) and P900 (A2), £679 and £1080, respectively – both top-end units for those demanding the best output at home. They use UltraChrome Pro 10 inks, with a ten- colour system that has matte and photo black inks on constant tap; no time- or ink-wasting switching between media.
Epson is a leading light in printing, and its photo-quality range has models to suit all purposes, budgets and environments. For a unit that could sit in the living room due to its small footprint – and is user-friendly for the whole family – the Expression Photo XP-8700 fits the bill. Up to A4, it can copy, scan and print – and costs £130. It accepts Claria Photo HD inks; a six-colour multipack is £62 and larger-capacity singles £19 each. Running costs are an obvious consideration. Epson has cartridge-free EcoTank printers
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Buyers’ guide PermaJet › permajet.com PermaJet’s paper range is second to none, and it also sells Canon and Epson inkjet printers, ink cartridges and colour management kits. Training courses will help you hone your skills. We don’t have space to go through the myriad options – and PermaJet offers up sample packs. You could take the fibre-based baryta route: FB Gold Silk 315 and FB Distinction 320 are two of our favourites. If you like a more contemporary approach, the digital photo range includes the ever-popular Oyster 271. Double-sided papers, postcards and greeting cards are featured.
Hahnemühle › hahnemuehle.co.uk
Hahnemühle’s current Digital FineArt range caters for all tastes. Whether you like a traditional photo finish or prefer to get arty, there’s something here. In the Hahnemühle Photo collection, Photo Gloss Baryta 320 offers a look reminiscent of darkroom silver halide papers. If that is a result you’re fond of, there are four more baryta papers in the Glossy FineArt family – alongside lustre, pearl and matte finishes, too. The brand is keen to promote its sustainability credentials with the award-winning Natural Line. Available in four types – agave, bamboo, hemp and sugar cane – this range is made from plants that require minimal maintenance, do not need pesticides and grow rapidly, so demand less water. All four papers are matte, but each has its own surface characteristics. Go for a sample pack to check their potential.
Generic ICC profiles are available for free download and there’s the offer of free custom profiling for PermaJet inkjet and canvas products. If you need help, an interactive support service allows a PermaJet expert to take control of your computer and make sure you are set up, while explaining what’s going on over the phone. PermaJet has recently added four papers to its Heritage range: Baryta Rag 310, Smooth Rag 310, Watercolour Rag 310 and Etching Rag 310. There is a first test on the quartet in this issue and they will be on sale from October.
WhiteWall › whitewall.com
A downloadable ICC profile is available, so you can soft-proof images before finalising. WhiteWall’s repertoire is amazing. There are no fewer than five metal print services and the same number for acrylic. This includes Masterprint, a unique service for prints up to a massive 500x240cm mounted on a single piece of acrylic glass.
A serial award-winner, including TIPA’s best photo lab worldwide on four occasions, WhiteWall’s line is outstanding, with all bases covered. If you need standard prints, giclée prints, coffee table books or something in the Fine Art range, this is the lab to check out. The website is excellent: easy to navigate, with benefits and available options fully explained.
One Vision Imaging › onevisionimaging.com
Looking for an award-winning commercial printing outfit offering an extensive range of services, fast ordering flexibility and value for money? One Vision Imaging has the lot, from acrylic prints and books, to photo collages and wall displays. For photo prints, the range goes up to 40x30in at £44.77 and 40x20in pano at £29.84. Square prints are here, too, priced at £33.58 for 30in. If fine art output is your goal, giclée printing is available on Hahnemühle and PermaJet papers, with sizes up to 60x40in. As a guide, an A3 print is £14.11. New to its range are Halo Circular prints. With three options – framed, dibond and chromaluxe aluminium – the last two provide circular images. A 16in dibond print is £66 and it comes ready to hang.
DS Colour Labs › dscolourlabs.co.uk
A UK pro lab with a long history, DS Colour Labs prides itself on high-quality output, competitive pricing and super-quick turnaround. Order through its standard service before 1pm (Monday to Friday) and your prints will be dispatched the same day. A complete range of services is on offer, from standard and large format prints to photo books, gifts such as jigsaws, mouse mats and calendars, plus wall decor. The array of fine art display options is impressive, with aluminium, acrylic and canvas. Find a host of ways to turn images into artwork. Finally, there’s colour print, colour slide and black & white film processing, plus image transfer – from cine and video into digital formats – as well as prints, slides and negatives.
Chau Digital › chaudigital.com
Chau Digital provides printing services, as well as retailing printers and media for at home. The company is London-based and its experts are happy to help creators ensure their results have the detail, colour saturation and contrast required. Prints are outputted on canvas, photo paper or watercolour paper, from brands including Da Vinci, Epson, Harman and Ilford.
Digitalab › digitalab.co.uk
Simlab › simlab.co.uk
Acclaimed pro lab Digitalab has been delivering first-class services to photographers for over 70 years. Its impressive selection covers all bases, from fine art, large format and standard printing, to every manner of stunning presentation methods – with numerous wall art and framing styles. For its pro print service, with sizes up to 18x12in at £7.32 and 36x12in panoramic at £22.99, next-day turnaround is available if orders are in by 1pm. Albums are a big part of Digitalab’s portfolio. These are perfect as something smart to show off your work to family and friends, lavish coffee table tomes, or newborn and wedding mementos.
Simlab has a long track record of great service. Its current offering is extensive enough – and competitively priced. An A3 standard print is £1.26 plus carriage. The upload process is clearly explained and user-friendly. Find canvas and acrylic printing, with a wide selection of mounting and presentation services available.
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