03-Mar-2018

Do you have more than one lens? What about a tripod, carry case or any additional video or audio equipment? The value of all your kit soon mounts up – but would you be able to replace it if something happened? Cameras are designed to be taken out and

‘It wasn’t so much the FSA that pulled the USA out of the Depression. It was more likely World War Two’ Some pictures jump out and grab you, and it takes a little while to understand why. Obviously the extremely dramatic lighting plays a large part

Position yourself at water level to capture more intimate and engaging shots Tufted ducks are widespread, and as such are often neglected as photographic subjects, overshadowed by other species. However, with their contrasting black & white plumage

I first became interested in the potential of photographing the birds in my garden when I was given the book Birds In Action by Eric Hosking and Cyril Newberry. Published in 1949, this book was an eye-opener for me, with photographs showing that the

Q I currently use an Olympus Pen E-PL6 compact camera. Images are downloaded to my laptop via the Olympus Viewer software. Previously, I used to edit pictures using the Windows Photo Editor program, but I recently had to update my laptop to a new ver

I know the feeling experienced by Stevie Smith in his letter ‘Who you looking at?' (‘Inbox' in AP 17 February). It is intimidating to go out there and do something others might not approve of or would even strongly object to. I've been a keen street

The hump on the back of the body houses mirrors that are integral to the camera's design The film carrier can be removed from the body for loading LAUNCHED 1952 PRICE AT LAUNCH £300 GUIDE PRICE NOW £750-900 One of the joys of collecting classic c

White Bird Flying, Paris 2007. Perfectly timed, considering the Holga's limitations, and great framing Simtai Great Wall, Study 2, Beijing, China 2007. A unique Kenna twist on one of the most photographed edifices in the world Pavilion Building,

Epson has a long and illustrious history in manufacturing six-ink photo printers. The time-honoured approach is to add light or ‘photo' cyan and magenta inks to the usual CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) line-up The resulting extension in gamut

Hoya produces the Ultra-Pro circular polariser in 13 sizes from 37mm to 82mm. The price of the filter varies depending on size. For example, a 77mm costs £229.95. The ultra-thin rotating frame prevents vignetting at the edges when it’s paired with wi

Image stabilisation can be built into the lens or camera body. Some systems use both at the same time Image stabilisation has become so ubiquitous and universally accepted as a useful tool that it's easy to forget it's become a mainstream feature o

It may have been set up, but the apparent spontaneity of this shot has made it timeless When Robert Doisneau died in April 1994, he left behind some 450,000 negatives. An impressive figure, considering photography was not his first profession. Dois

1 An overcast day, rain or snow are brilliant conditions for this kind of high-speed flash work, as the flashguns won't be fighting against the sunlight. 2 Your camera and lens need to be at exact right-angles to the feeders and branch set-up. If bir

Ross Hoddinott is one of the UK’s leading outdoor photographers. He is a multi-award winning artist and author of eight books. Ross has been an Ambassador for Manfrotto and Nikon UK. To see more of his work, visit www.rosshoddinott.co.uk . We all lo

The X-H1’s magnesium alloy body is 25% thicker than the X-T2’s body There is a new exposure compensation button that’s positioned to the side of the shutter button The X-H1 features dual card slots, both of which are UHS-II compatible to handle high-

WITH a larger footprint than the X-T2, Fujifilm has had to design an all-new battery grip (technically called a Vertical Power Booster) for the X-H1. Much like the X-T2's vertical power booster, the VPB-XH1 battery grip for the X-H1 accepts two NP-W1

Although this building is in need of a paint job, the photo still conveys its beauty ‘Decay is so popular because it’s the perfect photographic storm’ Why do so many photographers love architectural decay? From America's Eric Holubow and Johnny J

The hood can be replaced by Sigma for a shallow cylindrical alternative ‘It boasts near-zero distortion and minimal chromatic aberration, flare and ghosting’ SIGMA has announced a new wideangle Art lens to add to its ever-expanding, high-performa

I write to compliment Tracy Calder on her ‘Viewpoint' column in AP 24 February. The term ‘monkey chatter' describes perfectly what often goes on in my head. When coupled with my tinnitus, concentration on making a photograph can be difficult. I feel

Some of the world’s top photographers will congregate in Harrogate for a new festival, due to take place from 9 to 11 November. Curated by Peter Dench and Sharon Price, the participating photographers include Jane Hilton, Tom Oldham, Tom Stoddart, Pa

This moody monochrome scene was uploaded to our Twitter page using the hashtag #appicoftheweek. It was taken by photographer Amy Bateman. She tells us, ‘This image was taken on our last morning in Venice after a wonderful weekend celebrating my 40th