This month Fujifilm has announced the release of four new digital cameras, FinePix F300EXR , Z800EXR, Z80, and S2800HD. 

Today’s discerning photographers are looking for a camera with a high zoom range, yet compact and pocketable, with no compromises on picture quality. 

The FinePix F300EXR delivers on all those counts, and is destined to be the star performer in this year’s intense competition for the best ‘superzoom’ compact.

Here follows an IWDIG snapshot of three pocket rocket’s and one bridge. Continue Reading »

This week the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group had a mixed bag of tasks to get through, but thanks to Francis who proposed we ‘Get Stoned at Dimbola’ we discovered news of a photography competition on our doorstep.

We had a sneak preview of efforts and were impressed by the psychedelic look Walter gave to the Pebble People in Freshwater Bay.  ‘Get Stoned at Dimbola’ images from all of our members will be reviewed soon…

The sculpture will be there for the next six weeks, during which time a Pebble People Photography Competition to capture the essence and flavour of the sculpture and the surrounding area has been launched. Continue Reading »

There’s no secret formula when it comes to taking good pictures.

“Sometimes I do get to places just when God’s ready to have somebody click the shutter.”- Ansel Adams

Such is the beauty of photography!  Good pictures are all about having the ability to see the possibility of a good frame and also being in the right place, at the right time! 

Of course, you can ensure that you refer to the latest trends in photography and be up-to-date with developments as well, but there’s nothing stopping you being creative and letting your imagination soar.  

Photography Tips: How to take Good Pictures Continue Reading »

Adobe Creative Suite 5 will be launched Monday 12th April 2010. The Countdown has begun so register now to join Adobe online for the first look.

Counter-terrorism minister David Hanson has issued a statement following a meeting with Amateur Photographer magazine and other representatives of the photographic community.

The meeting was set up by Austin Mitchell MP, a keen photographer and rights campaigner, following growing concerns that photographers are targeted by police officers using their anti-terrorism powers.

• ‘No intention’ to stop ordinary people taking photos.’
• ‘I have committed to follow-up on the representations made to me’

David Hanson, Minister for Policing and Crime, said in the statement:

 ’I recently met with Austin Mitchell [chairman of the Parliamentary All Party Photography Group] and representatives of the photographic press to discuss the issue of counter terrorism powers and offences in relation to photography.

‘I welcomed the opportunity to reassure all those concerned with this issue that we have no intention of Section 44 or Section 58a [of the Terrorism Act] being used to stop ordinary people taking photos or to curtail legitimate journalistic activity.’

‘Guidance has been provided to all police forces advising that these powers and offences should not be used to stop innocent members of the public, tourists or responsible journalists from taking photographs.

During the meeting Austin Mitchell called for a ‘strengthening’ of the ACPO and Home Office guidelines on photography that were issued last year.

Source: Amateur Photographer Magazine has all the details online: to read click here:

Calling all photographers on the Isle of Wight the Digital Economy Bill affects you!

As Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group photographers were recently made aware, the Digital Economy Bill (DEB) is currently grinding its way through Parliament. It will reach report stage early next month, and the Government are determined to see the DEB passed without further amendment before the May 6th election.

The UK’s photographic community from the professional, to the amateur, are to be impacted by the new Digital Economy Bill. Various groups are coming together in an attempt to rouse the British public from its slumbers on this hugely-important issue.

We have urged our members to write or email our Island MP Andrew Turner  here: mail@IslandMP.com about the orphan licensing provisions of the Digital Economy Bill.

Britain’s Digital Economy Bill is based largely on a report by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) entitled “© the way ahead“. The report and its recommendations are a bid to reduce the complexity of the system, and should remove the need to seek permission and make payment for personal use of individual copyright works’. Continue Reading »