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The Fujifilm FinePix s200EXR, launched back in July 2009 may be nearly 15 years old but is it worth buying in 2023 given the competition from newer and undoudtably better CMOS sensor cameras? Let’s find out. Short on Time? Here’s a summary of my thoughts Choosing to shoot with CCD sensor cameras like the Fujifilm […]
Earlier today I contacted an Ebay seller about a Kodak Easyshare compact camera they had for sale. It was cheap, from memory about £5 plus a small postage fee, a total of perhaps £8 or £9 in total. The “trusted seller” listed it as untested because “he didn’t have any batteries”. It was also being […]
Looking to do Cheap Photography on a Budget – Film photography might be just what you are searching for Although there are many reasons not to consider a life outside of digital photography, cost isn’t really one of them. If you are a keen photographer and already shooting digital, my guess is that you’ll already […]
I first started shooting and developing film back in the 1980’s. I remember those first experiences and in particular, sitting in a cupboard loading film into a developing tank. Great fun and very nostalgic when I look back. I wish I still had access to those early negatives. This being said, I certainly wouldn’t class […]
Do you need to spend a small fortune on camera’s and gear to enjoy photography? Hell no! Paying peanuts for great gear is an art-form in itself and there are some exceptional cameras available for hardly any outlay if you are prepared to buy second-hand. Here, I’m going to let you into a secret about […]
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Are your photos bombing in club competitions? Here’s how to improve your chances of success! Club photography competitions are a lottery at the best of times. What you think is a great photo also has to resonate with a judge to have any chance of winning. Put a foot outside of convention when it comes […]
I’m thinking of quitting club photography competitions – and it’s not all sour grapes! I may not be the best photographer the world has ever known but that is not the point here. The main things l expect of a judge in club competitions is consistency, empathy and a willingness to accept that some photographers […]
Photographing Dartmoor PART 2 Camera, Lenses & Gear In my previous article – you can read this here – I spoke of the joys of walking and photographing Dartmoor, particularly in spring, autumn and winter. Here i want to talk a little about the camera, lenses and gear I used as well as the editing […]
Dartmoor National Park in Autumn resplendant in wonderful reds and oranges againt blue moody skies, it’s a place to behold.
What makes a good photograph? Here are a few personal thoughts on how to read an image I like images that tell stories and for this reason, I tend to lean towards documentary and candid photography although I personally like to call this, observational photography. When I have a camera in my hand, I am […]