This is a guest post written by Aarathi Edward, an avid photographer and media relations expert. She is totally in love with the film dark-room and has, at my behest, consented to share the magic that she experienced when first introduced to the gloomy, un-illuminated side of photography.

Photo: WhiskygonebadThe first time I really took notice of a photograph was when I was about 8 or 9 and my Dad had taken a picture of my sister sitting on a tree. Looking at it, you could make out just what kind of person my sister is - prim and proper (even then – on a tree; aged 12 or 13) and always responsible.

I later found another one he had taken when we were much younger. This was also a posed photograph; not much scope for creativity – and yet, he managed to catch the little imp dancing in my eyes with the mischievous tilt of the head and the responsible, seriousness that always was my older sister (she has lightened up a lot in the last 5 years though). One glance at this picture and you knew which kid was the brat and which one the good child.

I think you get by now what I’m driving at. It always amazed me how just one static, two dimensional 5×8 frame could tell so much. Dad’s old Yashica

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OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 25.06.2008.

Distagon T* 3,5/18: the super wide angle lens for dramatic perspectives

Carl Zeiss expands its range of SLR lenses with the addition of the Distagon T* 3.5/18 super wide angle lens. With an impressive field of view of 99°, this new, rectilinear lens provides dramatic perspectives for architectural, landscape and close-range photography for photographers utilizing full-frame DSLRs or film-based cameras. The Distagon T* 3.5/18 is a derivative of the ZEISS designs for the Contax RTS series of cameras, but utilizing all modern materials and eco-friendly glass materials.

The Distagon T* 3.5/18 is designed with a floating lens element in the rear lens assembly, which results in impressive image quality from infinity to the closest focus range. Utilizing the superior ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating and critically designed interior elements, the lens is remarkably free from stray light artifacts and internal reflections. Images are brilliantly rendered, with extremely crisp resolution right to the edges – even at wide-open apertures under the most difficult lighting conditions. Like all Carl Zeiss SLR lenses, the Distagon T* 3.5/18 uses the ZEISS ‘color matching technology’, which provides homogeneous color rendition across all focal lengths in the product range. The front filter diameter of 82 mm allows for use of standard screw-in filters when combined with the included lens shade.

In addition to the outstanding optical qualities, the special hallmarks of all ZEISS lenses are designed into the Distagon T* 3.5/18. This includes...

Fujifilm Professional has joined forces with innovative London lab, The Printspace, to offer customers free Fujicolor Pro Series film.

Hire a Hasselblad Flextight film scanner at The Printspace for one hour and receive a free 5 roll pack of Fujicolor PRO Series 120 film. Photographers can choose from PRO160S, PRO160C and PRO400H film.

Launched in October 2007, The Printspace occupies two floors of a 4000sq foot area comprising of retouching booths, film scanners, walk-in print stations, large format digital C-type on Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper, Epson Giclée printers and an exhibition space. The Printspace’s ‘DIY’ concept gives photographers the ability to produce their own professional prints on the highest specification equipment with a user-oriented, creative approach to print production.

The Printspace is located at 74 Kingsland Road, London E2 8DL. For directions and further information, visit www.theprintspace.com call 020 7739 1060 or email info@theprintspace.com

All films in the Fujicolor PRO Series have been optimised for digital scanning, and give excellent performance when used for digitally printed images. The whole range offers fine grain and a wide exposure latitude. The PRO160S is a low contrast film, PRO160C is high contrast and the PRO400H is low contrast at a higher speed. They are ideal for photographers who want to combine the exceptional image quality of film with the flexibility that a digital workflow can offer.

For further information on Fujifilm’s range of professional films, visit www.fujifilm.co.uk/professional or email Jerry Deeney on jdeeney@fuji.co.uk
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Written by Ajax on May 3rd, 2008 with no comments.
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