UK photographers - know your rights

In recent times there has been much confusion surrounding photographers' rights in the UK. This page will clear up some of that confusion with the essential information, answers to important questions and useful resources. By reading this page you accept that LFPH are not offering legal advice and do not accept responsibility for any omissions or errors. If you require legal advice please consult a lawyer.
Read more here: http://www.lfph.org/photographers-rights-in-the-uk

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London Wild Bird Watch 2012 exhibition

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'London Wild Bird Watch aims to create a unique blend of ‘Shop, Learn and Do’ for everyone who has an existing or growing interest in bird and wildlife watching. That includes elite birders to people who enjoy feeding birds in their garden.

April at WWT London Wetland Centre is a great time of year for spotting a wide variety of birds. Migrant waders are returning and summer breeding birds, such as sand martin, whitethroat and reed warbler will be arriving in force. Most birds will be settling down to claim their nest sites and territories in April resulting in a wealth of bird song, displaying and courtship rituals such as the elegant bonding display of lapwings. Look out for early chicks such as little and great crested grebe.

Visitor tickets for London Wild Bird Watch are discounted for RSPB members who may use the promotional code RSPBZ, readers of Amateur Photographer can also receive discounted entry by using the promotional code AP1.

All visitors, WWT members and non – members must pay for car parking.

I look forward to seeing you at London Wild Bird Watch'

Chris James
Founder and Event Director

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iPad waterproof case

The Aquapac Whanganui iPad case is specifically sized for Apple's iPad, but is also the perfect way to protect and carry all sorts of gear - phones, cameras, passports and other important documents - in fact anything you need to keep 100% waterproof when you're exposed to the elements. Supplied with a shoulder-strap for easy transport, the Aquapac Whanganui enables the touch-screen on your iPad to be used unhindered and helps keep it free from dust , dirt and sand.

Google and Saatchi Gallery announce finalists of prestigious Photography Prize | Culture24

Google and Saatchi Gallery announce finalists of prestigious Photography Prize | Culture24

Canon announced the introduction of the new EOS-1D C

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Canon announced the introduction of the new EOS-1D C, a digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera targeting the motion picture, television and high-resolution production industries. Delivering outstanding video quality, advanced low light performance and film-like dynamic range, the compact and lightweight EOS-1D C supports in-camera 4K (4,096 x 2,160) video recording with 4:2:2 colour sampling, offering greater creative freedom for video professionals.

The first SLR camera of its kind, the EOS-1D C offers a unique and highly portable package optimised for high-quality video recording. Advanced creative flexibility is provided with support for a range of resolutions and variable frame rates. 4K video is recorded using 8-bit Motion JPEG compression at 24p, and Full HD (1920 x 1080) video capture is available at frame rates up to 1080/60p. The camera supports internal recording to CF cards at all resolutions up to and including 4K, offering enhanced mobility. Video can also be output to external recorders1 via an integrated HDMI terminal using an uncompressed YCbCr 4:2:2 signal.

The EOS-1D C also features Canon Log Gamma, which facilitates the capture of high quality video rich in exposure latitude and dynamic range. Ideal for video professionals who want to retain the maximum amount of information without huge file sizes, Canon Log Gamma offers a dynamic range uniquely comparable to film, minimising shadowdetail loss and highlight-detail loss to provide greater grading freedom for colourists in post-production.

"The EOS-1D C is a fantastic addition to the Cinema EOS System," said Kieran Magee, Marketing Director, Professional Imaging, Canon Europe. "Since the introduction of Cinema EOS we've had an excellent response from professionals who are hugely excited by the image quality and creative freedom the system offers. The new EOS-1D C will expand those creative options further – it's a unique camera, supporting 4K video recording in a highly compact body that can be used in a number of different ways. We're very excited to see what the professional community can achieve with it."

Advanced performance meets creative flexibility

Based on the core specifications of the EOS-1D X, the EOS-1D C provides exceptional image quality and versatility, with an 18.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor. Optimised for high quality video capture, the sensor provides video professionals with the freedom to adjust image resolution to suit a subject or desired output. During 4K shooting pixels are cropped to an area equivalent to an APS-H sensor, preventing the need to resize or scale the image, ensuring maximum image quality. Additionally, a Super 35mm crop in Full HD recording caters for cinematographers who typically work in the Super 35mm field of view.

The sensor provides high quality performance in all conditions, delivering advanced creative blurring and light capturing abilities when used in combination with Canon's EF Cinema prime lenses. Its size enables professionals to achieve an extremely shallow depth of field with beautiful background blur, and sensitivity up to ISO 25,600 provides excellent quality and reduced noise in low-light situations.

In addition, support for 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60p frame rates in Full HD resolution shooting provides additional flexibility, satisfying the shooting needs of professionals across the industry. Industry-standard timecode and codec support and a choice of compression methods provides compatibility with established workflow processes, facilitating easy editing and grading immediately after shooting.

The EOS-1D C ships with an exclusive software package, including a suite that allows 4K/Motion JPEG and Full HD/60p video shot on the camera to be output on an external monitor2 with no loss of image quality. It also enables video shot with Canon Log Gamma to be output on a monitor with standard video gamma applied.

Additional advanced applications, including Picture Style Editor and EOS Utility, also enable adjustments to various camera settings to be conducted from a PC. Real-time procedures, such as the editing and registration of picture styles or checking results on a monitor, can be conveniently performed on-set using a PC or Mac – allowing users to promptly carry out adjustments, and ensuring efficient shooting and post-production procedures.

EF lenses and EF Cinema Lenses – freedom to explore

As part of the EOS system, the EOS-1D C is compatible with more than 60 EF lenses, all of which offer high resolutions to support 4K image capture. The EF lens series offers exceptional creative freedom, with focal length options ranging from 8mm to 800mm. Over 70 million EF lenses have been manufactured since the EOS system launched in 1987 – a measure of its unparalleled quality and popularity. As part of the Cinema EOS System, Canon has also introduced a range of 4K EF Cinema Lenses, utilising the company's unique optical heritage to produce leading-quality lenses optimised for high-quality video capture.

Entrepreneurs Snapping Up New Photography Companies in the UK

Entrepreneurs Snapping Up New Photography Companies