New for 2012 this could be something that photographers everywhere have been waiting for. Read on for full specifications and we would be pleased to hear your thoughts and comments.

Featuring the new X-Trans CMOS sensor™ and an original FUJIFILM X-Mount and a brand new X lens mount, Hybrid Multi Viewfinder and three prime lenses.

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Looking for that special gift for a photographer? The IWDIG are pleased to announce the launch of their new Gift Vouchers for Christmas 2011. Whether you’re looking for a stocking filler or that special photographic Christmas gift we have annual membership vouchers ranging from as little as £5 up to £20 offering different levels of membership including galleries and custom email addresses, click here for full details of the membership benefits. Continue Reading »

As we prepare to step into the spotlight of the world’s media in the year of the London Olympics, the BBC is inviting people from all corners of the country to contribute to ‘Britain in a Day’  by turning the camera on themselves.

The result will create a time capsule of Britain as well as a feature-length documentary to be screened next year (2012) on BBC Two. Continue Reading »

Adobe have offered up a super deal on their digital imaging software, just for Worldwide Photo Walk participants. If you dont already have Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3, those lucky people who took part in our Isle of Wight Photo Walk, (we hear), can now purchase it for only $99 a massive $200 saving. 

News Update 21st Oct:  Following further emails received, it appears this offer is no longer available to ALL Worldwide Photo Walk Participants. Continue Reading »

We’ve just heard the Photo Walk Competition deadline has been extended to 10th October. 

If you haven’t uploaded your images yet, perhaps this could be the ideal time for you to take a look at Lightroom 3.

To that, we’ve published a few Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Video Tutorials to get you started on it. Continue Reading »

Thank you to everyone who attended our first Isle of Wight Worldwide Photo Walk.

We know you all appreciated the gentle excercise, but for those who wish to submit images into the worldwide online competition we have provided details and pictorals below.

You will require your registration details from when you originally signed up to join the Worldwide Photo Walk 2011.

Deadline Extended: 10th October 12pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Continue Reading »

Discover the benefits of digital photography on the Isle of Wight during Age UK Itea and Biscuits Week 2011.   The annual event aims to bring together a range of organisations to promote and celebrate the benefits of digital inclusion for people in later life.

Learn more about digital photography in a  free taster session on 21st September at Dimbola Lodge courtesy of the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group.

Whether you’re new to photography or just want to find out more we provide perfect opportunities every week throughout the year for people to learn alongside their peers in a supportive environment.  Continue Reading »

Photographers get focused as this Sunday as the Island Photo Centre is staging another Free photo show.

The show which is for one day only, will be dedicated to photographic and optics needs. Having already attended the last two shows we feel they are well worth a visit. 

Pop along to Ryde Rowing Club on Sunday the 7th August 10 am until 6pm to see the latest cameras, accessories and gadgets from leading manufacturers and hopefully get some fantastic deals. Read more from the IWDIG click here

On a recent visit to Dimbola Brian May could not contain his passion for stereoscopic images and seized the opportunity to use his Fuji Real 3D camera to capture the moment.  If one Gary wasn’t enough look away as we now have him in stereo.

The pictures, commonly called stereo pairs, make use of the parallel viewing method. Seeing them stereoscopically requires concentration and may take a while to master.  We found using the ‘Owl’ designed by Brian worked a treat. Continue Reading »

Isle of Wight Photographer Colin Haygarth was recently invited to spend a day photographing Nature & Wildlife in an Amateur Photographer Magazine Masterclass.

Colin who has a great passion in Natural History and Wildlife photography produces some stunning work which often graces the pages of  Isle of Wight News Magazine Island Pulse.  

In this Masterclass, wildlife photographer Paul Hobson showed a group of Amateur Photographer’s visiting London, how to achieve eye-catching nature and wildlife images.

Colin as pictured in the frame at Dimbola. Continue Reading »