May 30 2011
A world price record was set at the 19th WestLicht camera auction by lot number 1 when a Leica 0 sold for 1.3 million Euro. The bidder, a private collector from Asia, is the new owner of the most expensive camera ever sold worldwide.
After a tough bidding battle starting at 200.000 Euro, lasting for 20 minutes, this extremely rare Leica of the 0-series from 1923, the highlight of the auction, Continue Reading »
May 30 2011
In November 2010 Prime Minister David Cameron announced an independent review on how Intellectual Property framework supports growth and innovation.
The copyright regime cannot be considered fit for the digital age when millions of citizens are in daily breach of copyright… People are confused about what is allowed and what is not, with the risk that the law falls into disrepute. Continue Reading »
May 25 2011
Quay Arts is offering local and regional contemporary artists the chance to come and exhibit their work in The West Gallery for Quay Arts’ ‘Artfordable’.
This event provides a very special opportunity to discuss and to buy unique artworks direct from the maker.
Works may include prints, paintings, ceramics, craft, photography and much, much more! A fantastic opportunity to sell and buy work commission free for one day only! Continue Reading »
May 25 2011
Nikon is seeking an injunction against Sigma, as well as multi-million pound damages, for alleged patent infringement of its vibration reduction technology used in interchangeable lenses.
Nikon has invested considerable resources in the form of research and development over a period of many years. Such investments have created intellectual property that are important business assets of Nikon and have enabled Nikon to continuously provide the products and services that satisfy its customers Continue Reading »
May 24 2011
Offering more than 30 exhibitions and over 30 recreational events, Guernsey Photography Festival 2011 has announced the launch of their annual photography competition.
The theme for this year is ‘JOURNEY’. This competition is open to all photographers wherever you live. Continue Reading »
May 23 2011
Nikon Corporation have announced that the Nikon D7000 digital-SLR camera is the recipient of the CameraGP2011 Readers Award. The D7000 was also the recipient of the TIPA Awards 2011 Best D-SLR Advanced award.
This Readers Award was established in 2008 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Camera Grand Prix. The recipient of this year’s award was selected with voting by general users between March 28 and April 10, 2011. Continue Reading »
May 23 2011
An exhibition of photos from renowned Isle of Wight photographer James Dore, and a showcase of historic shipwreck photos are going on display in four libraries.
His work covered a variety of areas involving Island life, including sport and farming and he also photographed Queen Victoria’s funeral procession through East Cowes. Continue Reading »
May 22 2011
Having been set the task of capturing and producing our first Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group calendar, we are happy to report we’ve exceeded the halfway mark.
Focusing our attention in October 2010 we decided a great project would be to produce our very first IWDIG Calendar. To launch a calendar for 2012 involves Olympic style planning and we remain focused on capturing 12 fresh scenes from the Isle of Wight each month representative of Jan, Feb etc.
The Calendar task was never intended to be a vanity publication and as the saying goes charity begins at home, last week we mutually agreed the IWDIG 2012 Calendar will be sold to raise funds for Dimbola Lodge. Continue Reading »
May 15 2011
Blue skies and sunshine and it was up with the larks for Lucy and Mike this morning as they took part in the Earl Mountbatten Walk the Wight.
Mike did the big one and took a few mobile phone shots on his Blackberry (see below). Lucy as usual took the flat walk in her stride kitted out in fancy dress and managed a Blackberry moment too. Continue Reading »
May 15 2011
In review of the recent Isle of Wight Photographer of the Year Awards, an image by Colin and prose by Amanda has made the Amateur Photographer Magazine news page.
Of course this is not the first time the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group or the IWPOY have featured in the news or in the world renowned AP magazine and we are sure it wont be the last.
The article and image relates to former Amateur Photographer Magazine Features Editor Bob Aylott on winning the Julia Margaret Cameron Award.
