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Win a Samsung Galaxy Camera just by saying hello to us at Focus On Imaging!

jmeyer — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:40:30 +0000

Come to our stand at Focus On Imaging and you could be in with a chance of winning a Samsung Galaxy Camera.

Future Publishing has teamed up with Samsung to offer readers of Digital Camera World and our sister titles N-Photo, PhotoPlus and Practical Photoshop the chance to win a 16.3-megapixel, 21x zoom Samsung Galaxy GC100 camera, which offers photographers the instant ability to share or back-up photos through its 3G/4G + Wi-Fi connectivity (and powered by Android).

This contest is only open to readers attending the Focus On Imaging 2013 trade show in Birmingham, which runs from Sunday 3 March to Wednesday 6 March.

How to win

Simply come by our stand – number E32 – and say hello to someone on our team at any time during Focus’s opening hours. We’ll then scan your badge, which automatically enters you into our draw.

We will choose a name at random within two weeks of the conclusion of Focus On Imaging and notify the winner by email.

Get a free disc of our best photography tips and videos

Visitors to our stand at Focus will also receive a free disc packed with our best photography tips, video tutorials, jargon-free advice and much more.

We’ll also have an iPad on hand for visitors to preview our new interactive weekly iPad magazine, Photography Week.

So schedule some time in to come say hello. We’re just a few doors down from the Nikon stand and can’t wait to meet you!

Focus On Imaging 2013: 10 trade show photography tips you really have to try

jmeyer — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:26:28 +0000

Are you going to Focus On Imaging 2013 in the UK, or perhaps another photography trade show nearer to where you live? You’ll certainly want to bring your camera, and these 10 tips explain how you can get more creative images from your trade show photography.

The Olympus stage, promoting its flagship OM-D camera, at Focus on Imaging 2012.

As many photographers in the UK will know, this coming weekend is the annual Focus On Imaging photography trade show in Birmingham.

Focus On Imaging one of the most anticipated events of the year for UK photographers, much like CES is for American snappers. In fact, most countries have similar events, and anyone who has ever been knows that bringing your camera is essential.

Whether it’s snapping famous photographers during their lectures, capturing the queues to handle the latest Nikon DSLR or photographing the many models on hand at the studio lighting firms’ stands, don’t be surprised if you come back from a photography trade show like Focus On Imaging 2013 with hundreds of images on your card.

It can be a challenge, however, to get good pictures in the odd lighting found in most trade show venues. To help you work around the mixed lighting and tight spaces, we’ve offers some of our best tips for trade show photography.

10 tips for creative trade show photography

01 Early doors 
The fewer people there are cluttering the scene, the more freedom you’ll get in composing shots. The best times to shoot trade show photography are just after opening and last thing before closing.

02 Get flash
A good flashgun will provide plenty of illumination, and a diffusion dome, like a Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce, will help to soften the flash light.

03 Switch to Manual 
Use Manual mode and shoot at about 1/125 sec at f/8. ETTL flash exposure should keep the main subject well lit, submerging the background and any distracting clutter into relative darkness.

04 Available light 
When you want to capture a whole scene, flash doesn’t work so well. Turn it off and increase ISO for a faster shutter speed which will help avoid camera shake.

05 White balance 
With a mixture of spotlights, fluorescent strips and tungsten lighting, white balance is a tough call. You’re best off sticking to Auto White Balance and shooting in raw format, so you can adjust it at the editing stage.

Image copyright Focus On Imaging

06 Go slow 
If you’re taking a tripod or monopod, try long exposures by using a low ISO setting and small aperture, or even fitting a neutral density (non-graduated) filter. People who are milling about will become invisible – or at least blurred and less distracting.

07 Get an angle
Be adventurous with your shooting angles to get an exciting perspective, even if it means crouching or lying on the floor.

08 Portrait heaven 
Many exhibitors hire models to add a touch of glamour to their stands, and they’re usually very willing to have their picture taken. All you have to do is ask nicely, then you can add some portrait shots to your collection.

09 In the detail
From interesting gadgets to iconic logos, there’s plenty to shoot in close-up. Use a longer zoom setting to fill the frame as much as possible, along with a flashgun to brighten images up and to fend off camera-shake.

10 On reflection 
With all those shiny surfaces about, beware of bright reflections from your flash. Shoot at an angle rather than head-on to minimize the problem.

New Nikon cameras to be shown at Focus on Imaging

rhamilton — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:26:33 +0000

New Nikon cameras such as the Nikon D800 and D4, along with other Nikon DSLRs, will be presented at this year’s Focus on Imaging show.

Visitors to the Birmingham trade show will have the opportunity to try out a variety of new products, including the new Nikon D4 and D800 professional cameras and a range of Nikon lenses.

Marketing Manager Jeremy Gilbert said: “The Focus on Imaging show is a great opportunity for visitors to get their hands on the cameras and talk to our team before they buy.”

The stand will be running three seminars each day to provide information on the new products, and Nikon experts will be on hand throughout to offer technical advice.

A varied seminar schedule has also been announced for the event, including wildlife photographer Andy Rouse, national sports photographer Mark Pain and fashion photographer John Wright.

Focus on Imaging is Europe’s biggest annual imaging show, and will run 4th-7th March at Birmingham NEC.

Strictly stars to waltz with Olympus at Focus On Imaging show

jmeyer — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:48:10 +0000

Strictly Come Dancing stars James and Ola Jordan will be making a special appearance at Olympus’s stand at next month’s Focus On Imaging show.

The pair will be on hand to help celebrate the unveiling of the much-discussed Olympus OM-D range.

The pair will be putting on several performances and taking part in a Q and A as part of Olympus’s programme at the four-day photography event.

The Olympus stand will also host a number of talks from pro photographers, as well as discussions with Olympus experts to hear their thoughts on the new OM-D range.