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PHOTO BY ALEKS L ABUDA (IN COLL ABORATION WITH JAN BELINA)
CELEBRATING the power of photography in
capturing scientifi c phenomena, along with
the role that images play in making science
accessible to a wide audience, the Royal
Society Publishing Photography competition
winners were announced at the end of 2019.
The competition asks scientists from acrossBIG
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Royal Society Publishing
Photography contest winnerBy Geoff Harris and Andy Westlake
BHF seeks charity donations
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling on photographers
across the UK to donate any unwanted equipment, to help raise
funds for research into heart and circulatory diseases. High-value
photo equipment will be sent to the BHF’s eBay site, which sold
some 5,443 pieces of camera gear last year. Visit your local BHF
charity shop or see http://www.bhf.org.uk/shop/donating-goods.2020 Panda awards
announced
Conservation organisation
Wildscreen has launched the
2020 Panda Awards
competition. Entrants have
until 1 May to submit six
images with an aspect of the
natural world as a focus ‘with a
clear narrative weaved between
the images’. The contest is
open to professionals and
amateurs worldwide,
over 18. Entry is free.
See filmfreeway.com/
WildscreenFestival
PandaAwards.Updated Petzval DSLR lens
Lomography’s Petzval 80.5mm f/1.9 Mark II lens combines a
vintage 19th century optical design with modern helicoid focusing
and a stepless 13-blade aperture diaphragm. There’s a choice of
anodized aluminium, brass satin or brass black finishes, and
Canon EF or Nikon F mounts. The estimated retail price will be
about $449. It is available to pre-order now on Kickstarter, see
bit.ly/PetzvalMk2.Rugged Ricoh WG-
Designed for use in demanding
conditions, the Ricoh WG-70 is
waterproof to a depth of 14m,
shockproof to a fall from 1.6m,
and freeze-proof to -10 °C. It
sports a 16MP sensor and
28-140mm equivalent zoom,
and features six LEDs around
the lens for close-up shooting.
The camera is also capable of
recording Full HD video at 30
frames per second. It comes in
a choice of black and orange
versions, for £279.© ADRIAN STEIRN (2018 PHOTO STORY NOMINEE)
Canon Selphy QX10 mini printer
Canon’s latest portable printer makes
Polaroid-sized 68mm-square sticky-
backed prints, using dye sublimation
technology for vibrant, long-lasting
colours. It has a footprint of just 102mm x
143mm, and will go on sale in March for £140.