NEWS

Nikon's New Bridge Camera

Nikon UK has just announced the P90, compact camera that boasts an impressive 24x wide angle optical zoom. Its high-performance super-telephoto zoom, wide-angle capabilities and other powerful features are combined in an easy-to-use camera, making it ideal for users looking for the famous Nikon quality, in a camera that’s compact and portable.
The P90 has an immensely powerful 24x optical zoom that offers the 35mm-equivalent of a 26mm wide-angle to a 624mm telephoto and is capable of shooting pictures as close up as 1cm. High-speed continuous shooting up to 45 shots at 15 fps means it is an ideal camera for sports photography and can even record images before you’ve pressed the button.  Visit Nikon's website for more details.

Free Software - Organise, Edit and Share Your Images

Did you know that Picasa 3 is a free download from Google?  It enables you to easily organise, edit and share your images on the web.  If you aren't ready to use more advanced photo editing packages such as Photoshop Elements, Picasa will get you off to a good start.  Click here to go to the Picasa download page.

The Henson Shield

We are delighted to announce that our tutor in Yorkshire, Keith Naylor, has been awarded the Henson Shield in the North and East Midlands Photographic Federation Annual Exhibition. The Henson Shield is awarded for 'The Best Exhibition Projected Image', see http://www.pbase.com/falcn/image/97612930.jpg.  There were over 1300 entries in the slides and projected images section.  NEMPF is the regional federation for the East Midlands and is the governing body for 45 different camera clubs in the region.  Keith will be presented the award at the exhibition opening on the 10th January.

Photography Competition

Win a place on a Going Digital workshop with Somak Holidays.   Somak aim to bring you inspiring holidays in superb locations in Africa, India, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East and the Far East. For nearly 40 years they have arranged holidays for hundreds of thousands of passengers, who have chosen one of their safaris, a beach break, or a cultural itinerary in India or the Far East.

New Canon EOS 5D Mark II Launched - November 2008

With a full-frame sensor and 21.1 megapixels, the Mark II is aimed at the serious photographer.  Canon claim that the sensor is better at handling exposure - it will be interesting to read the reviews.

Challenge Clive!

In August  Sussex Life magazine's "Challenge Clive" was all about his experience on a Going Digital workshop.  More ........

Going Digital Tutor Launches New Book

Jean Napier's latest book in association with Alun John Richards, "Two Snowdonia Rivers - Glaslyn & Dwyryd", was launched on 22 July.  

Illustrated with Jean's striking images of North Wales and Snowdonia National Park, following these two rivers from source to mouth, the book is an inspiration to any landscape photographer.

Going Digital Tutor Shortlisted for Landscape Photographer of the Year!

Congratulations to Going Digital tutor Keith Naylor, who has just been shortlisted for the prestigious Landscape Photographer of the Year Award 2008.   We wish Keith every success in the final round.

New Canon EOS 1000D Launched - July 2008

The EOS 1000D from Canon is an entry level DSLR that lies beneath the 450D in Canon’s EOS model line-up. Aimed at photography enthusiasts who wish to take their hobby to the next level, the Canon 1000D is a 10 megapixel camera with a CMOS sensor, 7-point wide AF system and up to 3fps continuous shooting.  It retails from £500 depending upon your choice of lens.  See Canon's website for full details.