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This issue marks D-Photo’s 15th anniversary. When you hit a milestone like that, it can
often feel unbelievable, as though time has moved along faster than it should. On
reflection, these past 15 years have seen massive transformations and innovations in
the field of photography, to the point at which many aspects of the industry are barely
recognizable from our first issue back in 2004.
It is no coincidence that D-Photo came along when it did. In 2004, digital photography
was just poised to overtake film, the new technology had given birth to a whole new
category of powerful and affordable compact cameras, and photography in general had
become a more accessible art form.
Our publisher, Parkside Media, felt these waves of change. Its hi-fi magazine at the
time, Tone, had so many camera brands looking for new advertising opportunities that a
dedicated photography magazine made sense. It wasn’t just a shrewd business decision;
the ranks of New Zealand’s amateur photographers had swollen significantly with the
arrival of digital, and they were all hungry for information, education, and inspiration.
And that’s exactly what we have been providing for the past decade and a half. To
mark the occasion, we have put together an issue packed with explorations of our
photographic past, present, and future.
Reflecting on the past, we dive into the D-Photo archives to present a timeline of
issues, gear, and events from the 15 years of publication (page 20); photo historian
Athol McCredie discusses New Zealand’s most influential photographers of the late
’60s and the ’70s (page 26); and photographer Murray Cammick gives us a glimpse into
Auckland youth culture circa 1975–1980 (page 58).
Of course, there is no better way to celebrate the photography of today than the Sigma
D-Photo Amateur Photographer of the Year Awards. This year saw a new record set for
the number of entries — more than 14,000 — and, at least in our humble opinion, the
quality. Don’t take our word for it; head to page 33 for our winners gallery, and page 100
to see the shortlisted images. It has been the most successful edition of the competition
to date, and we simply couldn’t have pulled it together without the generous support
of our sponsors: Sigma, Momento, Samyang, Ilford, Profoto, White Studios, Epson,
Huawei, Progear, Tamron, and Auckland Camera Centre.
As in every issue, we keep our eyes to the horizon to discover the gear, people, and
events that will shape photography’s future: explore the DSLRs running the game (page
84), discover which full-frame mirrorless model is leading the pack (page 74), and stay
abreast of the issues that will determine the shape of the industry moving forward (page
10).
Thanks for coming to our birthday party; we know you’ll have a good time — here’s to
another 15 years!
Fun 15th fact:
D-Photo shares its birthday with the Canon 1Ds Mark II, Maori Television, and probably
the best film ever made, Mean Girls.EDITORIAL
Cover image:
ADRIAN HATWELL D-Photo, Showdown
Features editor