Monthly Archives: July 2011

Camerabox goes bust

Posted on July 8, 2011 by john perkins

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 →

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A simple window-light portrait

Posted on July 6, 2011 by john perkins

Photo by Astrid As soon as I arrived for our training session at Maurits and Astrid’s flat in North Kensington I was struck by the lovely light coming through the living room window. Window light is a great way of lighting … Continue reading →

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The Canon EF-S 55-250mm telephoto zoom is something else altogether!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by john perkins

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 →

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