Photography News Issue 44

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Photo 24 – final call

Shooting fromThe 02

News in brief

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The registration for Photo 24 has closed and the successful applicants have been notified, but we have now opened a reserve list. Should any successful photographers not be able tomake it, we will first check with those who initially registered and then consult the reserve list. If you haven’t already registered this is your final chance to be considered for this year’s event, which starts at noon 1 July. Photo 24 in association with Fujifilm is your chance to join like-minded photographers and challenge yourself to shoot for 24 hours. The event is free, but there will be the opportunity to take part in optional

paid-for events, which will include shooting vintage buses in front of famous landmark spots, shooting the evening light from the London Eye and climbing The O2 to shoot sunset with your camera, see panel (right). A limited number of successful applicants will also get the chance to take advantage of free short-term loans of Fujifilm cameras and lenses throughout the 24-hour event to assess the cameras’ performance and grab some shots with them. To register for the reserve list, visit the website.

People doing the Up at The 02 climb are only permitted to take mobile phones with them, but there is now the opportunity to take cameras and tripods on special photo climbs. Our Photo 24 optional event will be one such opportunity; with a slot from9 to 10pm, there should be some great photo opportunities at the top platform, which is 52m from ground level. Clacton Camera Club did the Up at The 02 experience as a test run earlier this spring. Member Tony Bullock says: "The weather on the day was not good, and at one point itwas questionable whether we were going to do it because of the very strong winds. However, 32 of us achieved the climb, including one of our members aged 80, now referred to as Supergran! The arrangements surrounding the climb were professionally handled by the Up at The 02 team and the guides were helpful in the extreme. Despite a few aching muscles, everyone agreed that they had enjoyed a remarkable day. The trip would have significant appeal to camera clubs and photographers in general. ”

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World’s first Rainproof Gimbal for GoPro

The Lastolite Joe McNally Ezybox Speed-Lite 2 Plus has been developed in partnership with acclaimed photographer Joe McNally and features the white interior, preferred by Joe, to offer a softer light. The 22x22cm mini softbox priced at £59.95 can be attached directly to a flashgun and has a removable inner and outer diffuser, which gives up to a two-stop light loss if used together. Thanks to its innovative twist-lock silicon strap and folding mechanism the Joe McNally Ezybox Speed-Lite 2Plus is quick and easy to secure to your flashgun and can be packed away to fit in your kit bag making it extremely portable. Its design also incorporates two magnets which allow you to attach Lastolite by Manfrotto Strobo honeycomb and gel holders for more creative effects and control over lighting. Lastolite by Manfrotto

Designed for use with the GoProHero3, 4, 5 and Session cameras, the Removu S1 is a three-axis rainproof gimbal, priced at £349. It features a detachable handgrip and a wireless remote control, which allows you to control the angle of the camera, as well as switch between the gimbals different modes: pan, follow and lock. Fully compatible with GoPro’s range of helmet, body and bike mounts you capture a range of shots and footage from different perspectives. Both the motor and body of the Removu S1 are waterproof so you can keep shooting through the rain.

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