Another Pixel Twitter competition, LIVE NOW

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:00 +0100

Yes, we've still got prizes to give away! Follow www.twitter.com/pixelmagazine and retweet the books and software you want to win! Multiple entries are welcome, keep retweeting and all tweets will be entered into a draw at the end of next week.
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Terms and conditions:
The competition will run from 18/05/12 and will end on 22/05/2012. Winners will receive an @ tweet asking for their details to

Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is now available

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:51:00 +0100

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The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that the Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is now available in Sony AF fit.
The successor to the Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG, introduced to market in June 2004, this large aperture medium telephoto macro lens incorporates the latest optical design technology, offering advanced performance for close-up photography.
Special Low Dispersion (SLD) lens and one high refractive index SLD lens provide excellent correction for all types of aberration and distortion.
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A Different Twist on Photo Gifts

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:29:00 +0100

Famed for its top quality jigsaw puzzles and games, Gibsons has been creating works of art by numerous artists for decades; from beautifully detailed traditional British scenes by Terry Harrison to favourite animal and wildlife depictions from John Francis and Linda Jane Smith.

Gibsons is inviting people from across the UK to enter the competition for the opportunity to have their favourite picture, photograph or idea reproduced by an artist into a fabulous, top quality jigsaw puzzle. The winner will have their name credited on the box, plus a prize of �100 worth of Gibsons games and puzzles of their choice.

To enter all you have to do is visit Gibsons Facebook page at

ChooseFilm Distinctions 2011 winners unveiled

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:30:00 +0100

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Fujifilm Professional has announced the winners of the Choose Film Distinctions Awards 2011.
The overall winner is Italian-based photographer, Pietro Paolini, who collects a cash prize of �1,000 for his stunning image depicting a view of the economic centre of La Paz, Bolivia. Pietro's winning shot was taken on Fuji Pro-400H 120.
New York-based photographer Lindsay Blair Brown is runner-up and picks up �100 worth of Fujifilm film for her image entitled 'Abandoned South Side of Ellis Island,' whilst Italian photographer Simone Donati

Sony Releases new Alpha 37

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:21:00 +0100

Sony have released a new Alpha interchangeable lens camera featuring their exclusive translucent mirror technology. Here's Sony's press release on the new model:

Explore the creative world of high-quality imaging and interchangeable lenses with the new SLT-A37 camera withAttachment 735 Translucent Mirror Technology from Sony. Light and easy to use, the temptingly-priced α37 broadens artistic options for anyone who�s stepping up from their point-and-shoot compact camera.
Unique to Sony, Translucent Mirror Technology delivers a potent combination of speedy shooting,

FUJIFILM LAUNCHES NEW WIDE ANGLE CONVERSION LENS

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:10:00 +0100

Fujifilm are proud to announce the launch of the WCL-X100, a wide conversion lens designed specifically for the award-winning Fujifilm X100. The lens attaches directly on to the camera and increases picture taking versatility by multiplying the fixed focal length by 0.8x, converting it from 23mm (35mm in 35mm equivalent) fixed focal length to a 19mm wide angle (28mm in 35mm equivalent)
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Superb optical quality maximises

Kenro's Nigel Mapstone Passes Away

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:14:00 +0100
We are sad to report that Kenro has announced the death of Nigel Mapstone, the company�s Area Sales Manager for the South West of England. Nigel died suddenly and unexpectedly at home.

Kenro Managing Director, Paul Kench paid this tribute: �Nigel had been part of the team at Kenro for many years and was a well-liked and well-respected figure. I�m sure I can speak for all Nigel�s friends, colleagues and customers within the imaging industry by saying that the photographic world is a far poorer place following his passing. Our thoughts go out to Nigel�s family at this tragic time.�

Please feel free to leave comments, memories and messages below as well as on the forum thread, and we will pass them on to Nigel's

InPrint Latest Issue - Issue 2

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:18:00 +0100
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� UK retail sales values were down 3.3% on a like-for-like basis from April 2011, when they were up 5.2% on a year ago. On a total basis, sales were down 1.0%, against a 6.9% increase in April 2011.
� Food sales fell back below their year-earlier level, when they had benefited from Easter buying. Record April rainfall and chilly temperatures hit clothing and footwear sales. Though it helped some smaller homewares, big-ticket purchases continued to struggle and were often promotion-led, amid continued consumer caution.

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