Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group

admin — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:00:09 +0000

Aims to support and encourage everyone involved in digital imaging and photography whether practiced as a creative, leisure or professional activity… The IWDIG meets every Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30 pm at Dimbola Lodge, Terrace Lane, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, PO40 9QE. For further information please contact [...]

Fab Four From Fuji

IWDIG — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:56:05 +0000

This month Fujifilm has announced the release of four new digital cameras, FinePix F300EXR , Z800EXR, Z80, and S2800HD. Here follows an IWDIG snapshot of three pocket rocket's and one bridge.

Pebble People Really Rocking

IWDIG — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:09:02 +0000

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.

How to Take Good Pictures

IWDIG — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:08:46 +0000

There’s no secret formula when it comes to taking good pictures. Of course, you can ensure that you refer to the latest trends in photography and be up-to-date with the developments as well. But there's nothing stopping you being creative and letting your imagination soar. It doesn’t always matter if you have the latest model of camera or one of the leading market brands. I have personally seen great pictures clicked with the help of some very modest cameras.

Photographic Victory Over Stop & Search Ruling

IWDIG — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:00:44 +0000

I’m a Photographer, Not a Terrorist! Is a campaign run by photographers for anyone who values visual imagery. It was set up in 2009 in response to new terrorism laws preventing the photographing of police officers. In January it organised a mass photo gathering in Trafalgar Square that attracted over 2,000 photographers from across the country.

Focus On Famous Photographers

IWDIG — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:00:31 +0000

One of our tasks, or should I say continuing mission at the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group, is to invite our members to choose a photographer (famous or not) for a show and tell for presentation. One of our tasks, or should I say continuing mission at the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group, is to invite our members to choose a photographer (famous or not) for a show and tell presentation. This task was quite an eye opener as rarely when we look at a photograph do we question who was on the other side of the lens. The emphasis on how these artists and their photography influenced our love of the art and brought photography into our lives can be quite an emotive quest.

Nikon Owners Magazine Exclusive

IWDIG — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:29:40 +0000

Nikon Owners Magazine Exclusive Scoop: In the next issue of Nikon Owner magazine, Editor Gray Levett interviews two of the most well-respected photographers in their fields: Jim Brandenburg and Mike Maloney OBE. The interview with Mike Maloney will be followed in subsequent issues by a new series of articles unique to Nikon Owner entitled ‘Mike Maloney’s World’.

Canon Sponsors Times Newspaper Search

IWDIG — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:58:23 +0000

Canon has announced for the second consecutive year it is to sponsor The Times newspaper’s search for The Times Young Photographer of the Year. Now in its 9th year, the competition seeks to find the country’s best young photographer.