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Production Profile | The Creator with Gareth Edwards & Sony
by LCE
12/2/2024
12/2/2024
Gareth Edwards has long been a proponent and practitioner of lean, nimble filmmaking. His debut feature film, Monsters, was shot on a production budget of less than $500,000 and edited on a laptop. So it comes as no surprise to learn that his latest offering, The Creator, was made with ‘prosumer’, off-the-shelf equipment from the outset.
The Spotlight Series - Tony from Winchester
by LCE
9/2/2024
9/2/2024
At London Camera Exchange, we're proud to have 26 exceptional branches located throughout the country. To bring our team closer to you, we're excited to introduce our 'Staff Spotlight' series...
Chris Billam-Smith | World Boxing Champion Title Defence Fight - ThruDark/Fujifilm GFX
by Sean Oliver
27/12/2023
27/12/2023
'From the moment I picked up a camera, I knew that visual storytelling was my calling.' - Sean Oliver, Content Creator for ThruDark takes us behind the scenes and ringside for Chris Billam-Smith's Title Defence Fight shooting with the Fujifilm GFX50S II.
EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF PHOTOGRAPHY - TOP TRENDS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2024
by LCE
12/12/2023
12/12/2023
As we step into 2024, the nature of photography continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, driven by technological advancements and a changing world. At London Camera Exchange, we always like to be at the forefront of these trends...
LOOKING TO BECOME A CONTENT CREATOR? HERE ARE THE ESSENTIALS ON WHAT VIDEO EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED
ANDREW FUSEK PETERS - MY OM JOURNEY
by LCE
21/11/2023
21/11/2023
When I first came to OM System I had a moment of panic, and had to learn an entirely new language. But within weeks I began to recognise...
GRACE'S GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURE IN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
by LCE
16/11/2023
16/11/2023
Grace is an adventure & documentary photographer and filmmaker based in Chester, England. She is a multidisciplinary creative and prides herself on her ability to shoot in a multitude of sporting disciplines and enviro...
10 TIPS FOR CAPTURING SPOOKY HALLOWEEN INSPIRED IMAGES
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by LCE
27/10/2023
27/10/2023
With Halloween just around the corner and the nights now drawing in, we thought it would be the ideal opportunity to share some of the LCE team’s top tips for capturing that perfect spooky image...
LCE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2024
by LCE
22/10/2023
22/10/2023
We are excited to announce the inaugural LCE Photographer of the Year 2024 awards. This free-to-enter contest offers a £12,000 prize fund with 14 diverse categories, plus a People’s Choice section decided by a public vote.
THE GENERATIVE AI CONDUNDRUM - UNLEASHING CREATIVITY OR THREATENING AUTHENTICITY?
by LCE
20/10/2023
20/10/2023
When photographer Boris Eldagsen’s image entitled ‘The Electrician’ won first place in the prestigious photography competition, the World Photography Organisations Sony World Photography Awards, the image caused a stir....
5 TIPS FOR TAKING GREAT PRODUCT PHOTOS
by LCE
18/9/2023
18/9/2023
Taking great product photos is not as easy as it may seem. Whether you're a brand ambassador showcasing that must-have product on your social feed or looking to populate your website with awesome engaging product shots, the LCE team have identified five key success factors that all contribute to the overall quality of your images...
A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO CAMERA LENSES
by LCE
30/5/2023
30/5/2023
When we chat to our customers who are new to the wonderful world of cameras, one of the areas they can find most daunting is the topic of lens types. They are one of the most important parts of a camera system, so the LCE Team have put together our Beginner's Guide to Camera Lenses, to give you a breakdown of the different lenses available. So let’s dive in...
CAMERA STORE WEEK LIVE | TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS WITH DAVE NEWTON
by LCE
31/3/2023
31/3/2023
Having visited 24 countries and 6 continents in 2022 and having already racked up 10 countries this year, he knows a bit about packing kit to get on a plane. With subjects covering wildlife, people, landscapes and cultural sites, he’s photographed...
MEET MARK KERTON | THE POWER OF PRINT
by LCE
30/3/2023
30/3/2023
Lincolnshire based photographer, Mark Kerton has over 25yrs experience in Landscape, Sport, Commercial, Corporate and Event Photography. From documenting officer cadet training...
MEET HELEN BARTLETT | CANON AMBASSADOR AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
by LCE
29/3/2023
29/3/2023
Shooting family portraits means not only working in challenging conditions, but having to be ready for anything. “You never quite know what's going to happen in these shoots," says Helen...
MEET DAVID CLAPP | LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER
by LCE
27/3/2023
27/3/2023
Meet David Clapp, Landscape Photographer. From the sand dunes of Death Valley through to the rolling green hills of Dartmoor, photographer David Clapp spends his days capturing stunning landscape and travel shots. Famed for pushing the boundaries of his technology, both in photography and post-production...
TELESCOPES AND BINOS AT THE READY | JUPITER IS AT ITS CLOSEST TO EARTH IN 59 YEARS
by LCE
24/9/2022
24/9/2022
Dust your binoculars and small telescopes off, because on Monday 26th of September, the solar system's biggest planet, Jupiter, will make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years, offering a real treat for sky watchers that evening.
CANON LIVE | MY JOURNEY INTO SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY WITH MOLLY DARLINGTON
by LCE
28/6/2022
28/6/2022
Join photographer Molly Darlington as she brings you behind the lens and shares her journey to becoming a Sports Photographer. From the Women's World Cup in France to the Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics, Molly has a wealth of knowledge to share with you.
AP AWARDS 2022 - PROUD TO GAIN ANOTHER GOOD SERVICE AWARD
by LCE
8/4/2022
8/4/2022
Last night Amateur Photographer hosted their annual Awards in London showing off some of the best kit from the past year. We are also pleased to announce that we have been awarded a Good Service Award from AP magazine.
CANON LIVE | FASHION AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY WITH WANDA MARTIN
by LCE
29/3/2022
29/3/2022
Join Canon Ambassador Wanda Martin in this free live stream workshop where you will learn about her journey as a photographer, the inspiration behind her work and the process of how she works through a selection of their fashion, conceptual and portraiture work.
CANON LIVE | WORLD'S GREATEST CAR SHOW, FROM BEHIND THE LENS WITH ROD FOUNTAIN
by LCE
16/11/2021
16/11/2021
For 17 years, Rod photographed behind the scenes on the world's most popular car show, BBC Top Gear, and also for various car manufacturers. His images are used around the world in the marketing, press and promotion of the BBC Top Gear brand. His natural working...
CANON LIVE | CAPTURING THE GLACIAL RIVERS OF ICELAND, FROM LANSCAPES TO WILDLIFE
by LCE
19/10/2021
19/10/2021
Join Award-Winning Photographer and Canon Ambassador Lucia Griggi as she brings you her experiences of capturing photography in Iceland and cold climate shooting.
INTRODUCTION TO LEE FILTERS
by LCE
17/10/2021
17/10/2021
Did you realise that LEE Filters is a UK company and that many of the filters are manufactured by hand by highly skilled workers in the factory in Andover in Hampshire?
CHOOSING ALPHA - CHRIS, GLOUCESTER BRANCH
by Chris
18/5/2021
18/5/2021
Our Gloucester Product Specialist Chris talks you through the reasons why he has chosen Sony as his go-to kit outfit for his freelance photography work, in wildlife, weddings, and portraits!
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WITH ADAM WALSH
by Pete Rawlinson
8/6/2020
8/6/2020
Street Photographer Adam Walsh, who also works in our London branch, shares some of his images and a brief history of where photography began for him.
KI PRICE | IN THE BAG
by Pete Rawlinson
4/3/2020
4/3/2020
Fashion photographer Ki Price reveals the cameras and not so obvious kit he takes with him on a shoot to capture the perfect fashion story.
HAHNEL MODUS 600RT MK II WIRELESS FLASH WINS BIG
by Pete Rawlinson
24/1/2020
24/1/2020
Looking at getting creative with flash onboard or off-camera but not sure which unit to buy? Check why critics are raving about the Hahnel Modus 600RT Mk II Wireless Flashgun from PhotoPlus and NPhoto magazine!
A SUMMER OF FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHY
by Matt Higgs
29/10/2019
29/10/2019
10 festivals, 21 days of music, over 200 bands captured and 40,000+ images taken. This summer as a freelance music photographer was a busy one for me to say the least. Join Matt as he gives you an insight into being a freelance music photographer.
CANON EOS-1D X MARK III | DEVELOPMENT UPDATES
by Pete Rawlinson
24/10/2019
24/10/2019
Join us as we bring you the latest updates on the newly announced Canon EOS-1D X Mark III. Boasting a newly updated sensor, processor, faster FPS and much more.
OLYMPUS OM-D E-M5 Mk III | HANDS-ON IN NORTH WALES
by Pete Rawlinson
17/10/2019
17/10/2019
Small, lightweight and compact cameras don't always shout high-end quality images and with a small micro four-thirds sensor, heads tend to turn towards the larger format cameras which tend to offer better low light and detailed images. But with a pro-level spec in an enthusiast-level body Olympus today has announced this, the EM5 Mk III. We’ve come here to North Wales to put it through its paces and to see if it lives up to the claims Olympus has promised.
LEICA D-LUX 7 | CAN COMPACTS PACK A PUNCH?
by Tom Greetham
24/9/2019
24/9/2019
When I'm packing a bag for a journey it seems I'm always compromising. Do I take my interchangeable lens kit? How many lenses should I take? What essentials can I leave out that will mean I can take that extra lens? My hope was that the Leica D-Lux 7 would go a long way to fixing my travelling issues and mean that I could save a significant amount of space and weight without too much compromise.
24HRS OF TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY IN ROME WITH THE FUJIFILM X-T30
by Matt Higgs
25/3/2019
25/3/2019
Join Matt as he spends 24 hours in Rome, Italy, with the brand new Fujifilm X-T30, taking you to all your favourite locations before heading into the streets to meet the locals and capture the atmosphere of this beautiful city.
UK GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE NEW NO-FLY ZONE FOR DRONE USERS
by Pete Rawlinson
21/2/2019
21/2/2019
With the use of drones growing at an increased rate, manufacturers like DJI are committed to working closely with the CAA, Civil Aviation Authority, ensuring their technology abides by the latest regulations.
On the 13th March 2019 drone restriction zones around UK airports and airfields will be changing…find out more here.
HOW I LEARNT TO STOP WORRYING AND ENJOY THE CAMERA | LEICA M10-D BLOG
by Tom Greetham
20/2/2019
20/2/2019
Join Tom, our Bristol Manager, as he takes the Leica M10-D out for the day around the streets and shares his thoughts...
AP AWARDS 2019 - PROUD TO GAIN ANOTHER GOLD GOOD SERVICE AWARD
by Pete Rawlinson
12/2/2019
12/2/2019
Last Friday Amateur Photographer hosted their annual Awards in London showing off some of the best kit from the past year. We are also pleased to announce that we have been awarded a Gold Good Service from AP magazine.
PHOTOKINA 2018
by Pete Rawlinson
9/10/2018
9/10/2018
Join us for the last biannual Photokina here in Cologne. With many announcements due to land this week we cannot wait to keep you up to date with what's to come.
THOUGHTS ON THE NIKON MIRRORLESS
by Adrian Deary
24/8/2018
24/8/2018
Following the launch of the Nikon Z Series mirrorless, here is my take on the system as a long-term Nikon user.
GO WILD WITH OLYMPUS AT MARWELL ZOO
by Pete Rawlinson
22/5/2018
22/5/2018
A select few LCE customers who shoot with Olympus kit had the chance to spend the day at Marwell Zoo and meet Wildlife Ambassador Tesni Ward.
THROUGH THE CITY WITH MY 'KOREAN MATES'
by Tom Greetham
27/4/2018
27/4/2018
We headed out to try some of the AF Samyang lenses within the city. Armed with the 14mm f2.8 / 35mm f1.4 / 35mm f2.8 / 50mm f1.4 we have provided some comparison shots to show the quality of each lens.
JAPAN. TOM MALLION - FUJIFILM X-H1
by Pete Rawlinson
9/4/2018
9/4/2018
Join shooting producer and director Tom Mallion as he travels around Japan with the brand new Fujifilm X-H1.
OUT IN LISBON WITH THE FUJIFILM X-H1
by Pete Rawlinson
6/4/2018
6/4/2018
Fujifilm's brand new flagship mirrorless camera, borrowing tech seen in the X-T2 and X-Pro2 yet with some impressive new features allowing it to stack up next to other compact systems on the market! I headed to Lisbon to test it out!
AP AWARDS 2018 - PROUD TO RECEIVE ANOTHER GOLD GOOD SERVICE AWARD
by Pete Rawlinson
26/2/2018
26/2/2018
We are very honoured to once again receive a Gold Good Service Award as voted for by our customers. We would like to say a huge thank you to all that voted and we will keep doing our best to help and assist you with your hobby, passion or profession! We have also listed all the winners of this year’s awards. What do you think of their selection, would you agree?
BRISTOL WALKABOUT WITH THE LEICA M10
by Tom Greetham
5/1/2018
5/1/2018
The opportunity presented itself for us to wander the streets of Bristol with the latest digital rangefinder from Leica – the M10, how could I resist. I coupled it with a Leica 50mm Summilux-M F1.4, fixed a wrist strap on and formatted a memory card, I was ready to go.
ENDANGERED EUROPEAN ANIMALS CAPTURED BY THE SONY RX10 III
by Pete Rawlinson
22/12/2017
22/12/2017
Wildlife photographers across Europe captured stunning imagery of rare animals in their natural environment, made possible with the incredible focal range of the Sony RX10 III.
LEICA MADE IN GERMANY - BUILDING THE M10
by Pete Rawlinson
13/9/2017
13/9/2017
A masterpiece in the making – your Leica M10.
To guarantee the exceptional quality we demand and you expect from us, the Leica M10 is exclusively manufactured by the highly-qualified specialists at our factory in Wetzlar, Germany.
OUT IN BRISTOL - LEICA SL
by Pete Rawlinson
14/8/2017
14/8/2017
A minimalistic design machined out of a single block of aluminium housing tech professionals are all after - we took the Leica SL out to see what it's all about!
SONY G MASTER ENGINEERS' INTERVIEW
by Pete Rawlinson
24/7/2017
24/7/2017
Sony engineers discuss the concept of the G Master lens, born out of technological innovation and uncompromising optical design.
24HRS WITH THE FUJIFILM GFX
by Pete Rawlinson
3/3/2017
3/3/2017
When you’re offered a pre-production model of Fuji’s brand new Medium format mirrorless camera you tend to jump at the opportunity to shoot glorious 51.4-megapixel shots. I had the GFX for one day and this is what I thought…
GH5 HANDS ON DAY - WINCHESTER BRANCH
by Pete Rawlinson
23/2/2017
23/2/2017
Last week Winchester Branch hosted a hands-on day for customers to drop in and try out the brand new Panasonic Lumix GH5. We caught up with Macro / Insect Photographer Ian Ross from View Finders of Romsey Camera Club to test out whether Panasonic's Image Stacking was suitable for his needs.
LCE GAINS ANOTHER GOOD SERVICE AWARD (GOLD)
by Pete Rawlinson
17/2/2017
17/2/2017
Many thanks to you, our customers, as we received another Good Service Award (GOLD) from the Amateur Photographer Awards yesterday. We also had the pleasure of collecting the Innovation of the Year Award on behalf of the manufacturer.
4AM DELIVERY THROUGH THIRD-STOREY WINDOW
by Pete Rawlinson
27/1/2017
27/1/2017
Tetenal, the leading UK Photographic distributor, arranged a special early morning delivery for London Camera Exchange in Chester.
1 DAY ADVENTURE - OLYMPUS TG TRACKER
by Pete Rawlinson
17/1/2017
17/1/2017
Olympus have produced a hybrid camera between a small camcorder and wearable action camera! The TG Tracker not only records in 4k/30fps but has in body stabilisation, fully waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, built-in front facing light and a massive 204-degree field of view. we headed to the Lake District and this is our 1 Day Adventure...
