- Things to Consider When Buying an SLR
- December 28, 2012
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Whether you’re a keen amateur photographer ready to buy your first SLR or you’re a professional wanting to update their aging model, the things you’ll have to consider when purchasing a new camera are all the same, even if your budget might be a bit different. Size SLRs are getting smaller every year, which is great news for on the … More
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- Tips on Caring for Your Camera
- November 30, 2012
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The best cameras can cost hundreds if not thousands of pounds. Using and carrying about such an expensive piece of equipment can be quite daunting, but follow these tips on caring for your camera and you’ll be able to put all your attention into capturing that iconic shot. Camera bag Forget trying to look stylish, your only concern should be … More
- Patti Smith launches photography exhibit
- January 19, 2012
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Individuals looking to invest in camera insurance policies may be interested to hear about a new exhibit from a famous rock and roll icon. A collection of Polaroid photographs taken by singer Patti Smith are set to go on display, the BBC reports. Entitled 'Camera Solo' the pictures will be on show at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut until … More
- Wedding photos make 36% of brides anxious
- January 5, 2012
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As many as 36 per cent of brides feel anxious when they think about having their photograph taken on their big day, news which may surprise those looking for wedding insurance. The Daily Mail reports how the results of a survey conducted by Macleans revealed being snapped at their nuptials is something many women dread. Of those asked, 32 per … More
- Camera returned to owner after a year at sea
- November 29, 2011
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The owner of a Canon EOS 1000D that has been uncovered in the Pacific Ocean may have been forced to claim on their camera insurance after believing the device to be lost forever. However, a professional diver recovered the DSLR after it washed up during a diving job in Deep Bay British Columbia, Canada. Marcus Thompson found the rusty camera … More
- Photography awards to return to London
- November 25, 2011
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Individuals looking to renew their camera insurance may be excited to hear about the return of the World Photo, London and Sony World Photography Awards. For the second year running, the event will celebrate the very best in photography from across the globe. The World Photo, London exhibitions are to be held at Somerset House in the capital from April … More
- Panasonic launches new 3D camera
- November 9, 2011
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Photography enthusiasts with a camera insurance policy may want to make a new model from Panasonic that is capable of shooting in 3D their latest purchase. The Lumix DMC-3D1 features a twin lens design and can produce 12-megapixel 2D snaps or eight-megapixel 3D images. It can also shoot 2D and 3D video in HD quality and the manufacturer claims its … More
- Photographer turns caravan into giant camera obscura
- November 25, 2010
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Hungarian photographer, Gabor Isz, has won the much coveted BMW-Paris photography prize for a photo taken using a caravan as a camera obscura. The winning picture titled ‘Permanent daylight’ is part of a series of pictures taken by Gabor Isz and was made in a caravan parked next to a cluster of agricultural greenhouses. The artist blacked out all the … More
- Arles Photography Festival
- July 6, 2010
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Arles annual Photography festival opened on 3rd July 2010 and will run until 19th Sept 2010. An important photographic event, it hosts the works from artists such as Ansel Brassai, Andre Kertesz, Martin Parr and Nan Goldin. More