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Sony E 11mm F1.8
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Sony E 11mm F1.8

Amy Davies discovers whether this wideangle lens for Sony APS-C cameras is a worthy investment for stills photographers as well as vloggers

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6 mins  |
November 29, 2022
The Praktica L series - high quality, low cost
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The Praktica L series - high quality, low cost

Was your first film SLR a Praktica? John Gilbey looks back at the Praktica L series – a family of cameras which influenced a generation of photographers

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8 mins  |
November 29, 2022
Join the Club
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Join the Club

This club has a varied programme and plenty of activities for members

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3 mins  |
November 29, 2022
Exhibiting the New Black Vanguard
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Exhibiting the New Black Vanguard

A fusion of contemporary art and fashion photography by cutting-edge international Black imagemakers is on display in Saatchi Gallery. Dominique Nok talks with Antwaun Sargent, the writer and curator of the book and exhibition The New Black Vanguard: Photography between Art and Fashion

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8 mins  |
November 29, 2022
Nineties spirit
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Nineties spirit

A new book by Dutch photographer Paul Bergen provides a compelling insight into the music of the 1990s. Ailsa McWhinnie finds out more

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3 mins  |
November 29, 2022
Killip unpacked
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Killip unpacked

Steve Fairclough talks to curator and author Ken Grant about the major new retrospective exhibition and book for the late, great British documentary photographer Chris Killip

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10 mins  |
November 29, 2022
Go for a realistic infrared film look
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Go for a realistic infrared film look

Get truly gritty film-like results from an infrared-converted camera with a bit of work in Photoshop

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3 mins  |
November 29, 2022
Cross-processing digitally
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Cross-processing digitally

Emulate a film technique much loved by fashion photographers

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3 mins  |
November 29, 2022
Film without the faff
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Film without the faff

Film photography is booming, but even if you prefer to shoot digital, you can still get the classic analogue look. Will Cheung shows how to make your digital shots look truly ‘emulsional’

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4 mins  |
November 29, 2022
Then and now
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Then and now

Musa Bwanali talks to Luis Tato about covering elections in Kenya in 2017 vs 2022

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3 mins  |
November 29, 2022
Tony Kemplen on the... Zeiss kon s Koliori
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Tony Kemplen on the... Zeiss kon s Koliori

Asmall film camera that’s manually operated and takes 127 film

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2 mins  |
October 25, 2022
Take your video projects further
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Take your video projects further

In our final module, we look at ways to push your video skills to the next levels by taking on projects and sharing your work...

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4 mins  |
October 25, 2022
Spirit of place
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Spirit of place

The timber circle known as Seahenge has captivated archaeologists and historians. In a book of poetry and ICM photography, Andrew Rafferty and Kevin Crossley-Holland offer their take on the monument, as Tracy Calder reveals

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6 mins  |
October 25, 2022
Breath Taking
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Breath Taking

Angela Stoll talks to Peter Dench about the influence of dance in her photography

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3 mins  |
October 25, 2022
The Journey of a Moth
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The Journey of a Moth

Tibor Litauszki tells Damien Demolder about his night photography technique and how he captured this wonderful award-winning image

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3 mins  |
October 25, 2022
There in a Flash
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There in a Flash

High-speed flash is an invaluable creative tool for capturing fast-moving action. Product photographer Ian Knaggs reveals how he captures graphic still-life scenes bursting into movement

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4 mins  |
October 25, 2022
Do try and keep up
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Do try and keep up

Kids and pets aside, how do you cope with really fast-moving subjects such as jet planes, athletes, kingfishers and motorbikes? Will Cheung gets some expert tips from four fast-living pros

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9 mins  |
October 25, 2022
Foil fast foul-ups
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Foil fast foul-ups

For this action special, a range of seasoned pros point out some common mistakes when it comes to composing and focusing for subjects that don't tend to stay still for long

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8 mins  |
October 25, 2022
Amateur Photographer of the Year
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Amateur Photographer of the Year

Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Eight, Wildlife, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

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5 mins  |
October 25, 2022
Fit to burst
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Fit to burst

Your camera's burst mode is a big help with action shots. Will Cheung shows how to make the most of this key feature without hitting the buffer

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9 mins  |
October 25, 2022
Adaptalux Studio LED Combo Pack
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Adaptalux Studio LED Combo Pack

Ian Pack reviews the modular Medusa of macro lighting

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4 mins  |
September 20, 2022
Sony Xperia 1 IV
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Sony Xperia 1 IV

Sony's latest flagship is the first smartphone with an optical zoom lens. Amy Davies tries it out

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5 mins  |
September 20, 2022
Nikon Z 30
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Nikon Z 30

Nikon's most affordable APS-C mirrorless model to date, the Nikon Z 30, is pitched for the YouTube generation. Will it satisfy self-shooters? Tim Coleman finds out

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7 mins  |
September 20, 2022
To the moon and back
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To the moon and back

Working through 35,000 scans of Apollo moon mission imagery and 'remastering' the best is a massive job, but Andy Saunders did it magnificently, as Geoff Harris discovers

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9 mins  |
September 20, 2022
Joker faces
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Joker faces

Steve Fairclough talks to stand-up comedian and photographer Steve Best about his upcoming photo book Comedians

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7 mins  |
September 20, 2022
Make the grade
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Make the grade

Colour grading is a hot topic in photo editing, and a great way to enhance the mood of your images. James Paterson gets you up to speed

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9 mins  |
September 20, 2022
BLAST FROM THE PAST Leica IIIf
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BLAST FROM THE PAST Leica IIIf

John Wade looks at a late Leica screw-lens great

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1 min  |
September 13, 2022
In the know: High ISO
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In the know: High ISO

High ISO settings are often needed in low light and for faster shutter speeds. James Abbott shows how you can embrace it while maintaining image quality and sharpness

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5 mins  |
September 13, 2022
Long-exposure troubleshooting
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Long-exposure troubleshooting

Long exposures can be truly sublime, covering a number of techniques and styles. James Abbott explains how to avoid common pitfalls in a variety of situations

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8 mins  |
September 13, 2022
Get more from your lenses
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Get more from your lenses

Angela Nicholson explains how to make the most of your wideangle and telephoto lenses

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6 mins  |
September 13, 2022