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Every picture tells the story
A recent review from the SWPP of the Impending Canon compact killer, the G1X revealed that it had totally failed to capture the actions of a hyperactive dog frolicking in the park (apart from a prolonged mud bath). It’s something I’ve long … Continue reading
Brilliant software deals from Amazon
Adobe Lightroom 3 is probably the best available photo editing software out there so far as photographers are concerned, short on gimmicks but fast, intuitive and sparing with your computer resources it provides all the enthusiastic amateur or busy pro … Continue reading
New Saturday training courses from Phototuition
Due to public demand we have finally agreed to give up our Saturdays and offer weekend training courses for very small groups (maximum of three people) of similar experience and with similar cameras. Courses will be run at Our dedicated … Continue reading
Photoshop Elements 9-10 upgrade? The big Adobe ripoff.
No way! I’ve had a few messages about the upgrade recommendation appearing on the Elements 9 welcome screen, Adobe effectively wanting us to dump the £50 or so we spent on elements 9 and purchase Elements 10. Elements 9 automatically goes on … Continue reading
Fujifilm x10 Sample images from a busy weekend
Over this past weekend I carried the X10 around with me most of the time, either in the glovebox of the car, in my jacket pocket or, while on my bike, around my neck (quite comfortable too). This post is … Continue reading
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Fujifilm X10 – my first impressions
Here at Phototuition photography courses we’re noticing an increasing number of people, people who want to become seriously good at taking pictures, turn up with lighter, more compact equipment. Up to now the compact system cameras from Panasonic and Olympus … Continue reading
Why are you carting a DSLR and a bunch of lenses around? (when the Fuji X10 is arriving any day now)
Working as a professional photographer and carrying around heavy bags of cameras and lenses I sometimes wonder why the enthusiastic amateur photographer, the person who pursues the craft for the sheer love of it, so closely mimics the likes of myself. … Continue reading
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Tagged fujifilm x10, best compact camera, fuji x10
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Camerabox goes bust
Camerabox, one of Britain’s leading discounters of cameras and lenses has gone into administration with no possibility of orders being fulfilled. Unfulfilled credit card purchases would, I expect be refunded by the card companies under the consumer credit act. … Continue reading
The Canon EF-S 55-250mm telephoto zoom is something else altogether!
The biggest surprise anyone gets when they come along to Phototuition photography courses is when they remove the boring old kit lens (normally and 18 to 55mm) from their camera and try out one of our telephoto zooms. Wildlife, candid street … Continue reading
Four Session Cameracraft courses
I’m delighted to introduce our new four session courses which provide a total of about 11 hours of superb tuition plus support and critiques of your work over a time span of one to six months. The new Cameracraft course is designed to … Continue reading
