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Saturday 8 December 2018
ait genius
on her
Portr
ks back
rilyn Stafford
loo it shooter
Ma
zing career as a portra
ama
Winter
cameras
& lenses
40
killer cameras,
40
lovely lenses,
but which should be
on
your
Xmas list?
Passionate about photography since 1884
Best
Get your best-ever
images of birds
during this atmospheric season
Planning
for portraits
Time can be tight on a
photo shoot, so here’s
how to work smarter
Plus
●
A reader’s impressive
shots of London
●
Tony Kemplen on
a classic Zeiss
COVER PICTURES © OSCAR DEWHURST / MARILYN STAFFORD
7days
In this issue
12
Join the club
The Royal Derby Hospital
Image Club, for NHS
staff members, talks to
AP about their passion
for photography
14
Winter wings
Oscar Dewhurst explains
why winter is a great time
for bird photography, and
shares his tips
20
Twists of fate
The life and career of
Marilyn Stafford has been
a series of fortunate, and
sometimes bizarre events,
as Amy Davies discovers
24
Reader Portfolio
This week, we showcase
Fokrul Islam’s landscape
images of London
30
Perfect portraits
A special venue can add
an extra dimension to your
portrait shoots. Make the
most of your surroundings
– as well as your time –
with these top 15 tips
34
Raise a glass
to Zeiss
We take a closer look at
the Batis 40mm f/2 CF lens,
which is designed for Sony
full-frame cameras
37
Top cameras
and lenses 2018
Thinking of a camera or
lens for Christmas? Here
are our picks of the best
models on the market, to
help you decide which is
most suited for you
A week in photography
We’ve never been so spoiled
for choice when it comes to
cameras and lenses. There is
simply no such thing as a bad
camera these days, and few
dud lenses, but that doesn’t mean some aren’t
better than others for different people. Our job
is to point out the strengths and weaknesses
of different kit, so buyers can decide what best
suits their needs. This week we present our top
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40 cameras and 40 favourite lenses to help
prospective kit buyers narrow down the
options. If you’re not interested in kit right
now we interview photography legend Marilyn
Stafford, we present tips on photographing
winter birds and location portraits, and
lots more. If you enjoy this issue, why not
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Winter Look Book
by Eleanor Stobbart
Canon EOS 5D Mark III, 85mm,
1/400sec at f/2, ISO 100
This winter fashion shot was uploaded
to Instagram using the hashtag
#appicoftheweek. It was taken by
photographer Eleanor Stobbart. She
tells us, ‘This image was taken as part
of an Autumn/Winter fashion editorial
for a local model and fashion blogger.
I particularly like this image as it is one
of those natural moments between
poses. I chose a location that was
light and uncluttered with plenty of
space, to minimise distractions in the
photograph. Shooting fairly wide open
with an aperture of f/2 gave the
background that beautiful soft bokeh
and made the model stand out. We
shot in the morning on an overcast
day, giving us a beautiful soft and
flattering light.’
Win!
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Tech Talk
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Final Analysis
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picture on Facebook, Instagram,
Flickr, Twitter or the reader gallery using
#appicoftheweek.
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receive a top-quality print of their image on the
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NEWS ROUND-UP
The week in brief, edited by Geoff Harris
Tough new Tenba backpacks
Tenba has expanded its Shootout range of robust backpacks with
two new models – the 14L Slim (£170) and 16L DSLR – and
revamped its existing models. Key enhancements include rear
access on the 14L and 16L models for mirrorless and DSLR kit, a
side-access panel on 24L and 32L (£260) models, and a new hip
belt. Full details at tenbatough.tenba-bags.com/shootout-uk.
All-in-one Leica FOTOS app released
Leica has released its FOTOS Wi-Fi app for iOS and Android. It
allows users to control all of their Leica cameras from a single
place, rather than needing separate apps for each. You can control
cameras remotely, complete with live view display, and copy images
to your phone for sharing. Leica FOTOS currently supports the S, SL,
M10, M10-P, Q, TL2, TL, T, CL, D-Lux and V-Lux models.
Magnum’s on
the street
Magnum Photos’ first-ever
online photography education
course, The Art of Street
Photography, goes live at the
end of November. For $99
(about £77) you can access 10
‘engaging, in-depth’ video
lessons from such luminaries
as Martin Parr, Bruce Gilden,
Susan Meiselas and Peter van
October was a productive
Agtmael (shown). See learn.
month for Nikon – the Japanese magnumphotos.com for more.
giant churned out its 110
millionth Nikkor lens for
interchangeable lens cameras.
The company produced its first
Nikkor F lenses for SLRs way
back in 1959, but is now making
headlines with its well-received
Z 6 and Z 7 full-frame
mirrorless models.
Nikon lens milestone
© ANDREW MCCARTHY
A Zeiss little earner
The 2019 Zeiss Photography Award is now open. The topic is
‘Seeing Beyond – The Unexpected’, and the work will be judged by
experts such as Dagmar Seeland,
STERN
magazine’s picture editor.
The winner will receive €12,000 worth of Zeiss lenses, €3,000 to
cover travel costs for a project, and more. Entry is free, and the
closing date is 8 February 2019. See www.worldphoto.org/zeiss.
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picture
BIG
Best of British wildlife
photography for 2018 revealed
The British Wildlife Photography Awards
showcase the diversity of the plant and
animal life that exists on these islands.
Paul Colley bagged the big prize of £5,000
with an astonishing infrared capture of three
bats at night – but you’ll have to wait until the
22 December issue to see that one.
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