Jess De Wahl’s BigSwingingOvaries
Here’s a quick set from my friend Jess’ press event for her gallery opening.
Jess is combining an exhibition of her artwork using textile sculpture and a charity event : “#bigswingingovaries is an exhibition, exploring and incorporating art, feminism and recycling.” during World Woman’s Day.
Last night was the press event but tonight is the official opening.
You can find further details here : http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/big-swinging-ovaries
Here’s a video she’s made
And my photos, using my old backup camera as the shiny D800 is in for a repair.
Nikon NPU vs NPS
Have just come a cropper of something regarding Nikon Professional scheme which is partially my fault but I think could be made clearer. Thought I’d highlight it to avoid others doing the same.
I’ve been a member of a/the Nikon UK professional scheme for several years. I’ve never really used it other than getting the Nikon Professional publication which I’ve enjoyed. However sending my camera in for a Warranty repair recently I’ve tried to use one of these services only to find out it didn’t apply in my case.
I knew that for Nikon worldwide the requirements were different from that of the UK scheme – but I’ve come to realise that they are actually different schemes and have different names.
Nikon Professional Services (UK + Worldwide)
http://www.nikon.co.uk/sites/npsapplication/benefits.aspx
In essence to be a member you need to be “anyone engaged as a full-time professional photographer” and have a number of equipment – “you need to own at least 6 pieces of professional equipment from the list below, 2 of which should be professional camera bodies.”
I knew that this last part was different – but didn’t realise the schemes were different.
Nikon Professional User (UK)
http://www.europe-nikon.com/en_GB/pro/Pro_NPU.page
Having the requirements of: “you need to own at least two pieces of equipment form the Nikon Professional body and lens range, one of which should be a camera body.”
So a lot less. I own six pieces from the list – but the D200 has now been downgraded (was included originally) and so only my D800 counts as a professional body.
Different benefits of both schemes:
| NPU | NPS |
|---|---|
Core:
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Core:
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You can see there is a fair difference – and it was these two highlighted items (pro-track express service & loan equipment) that I had hoped
The lists of professional Products
UK : http://www.nikon.co.uk/sites/npsapplication/productlist.aspx
US: http://nikonpro.com/Renewal-NPS-Equipment-List.pdf
They seem to differ slightly – not sure if the UK list is just slightly out of date – I would have expected the D600 to be on UK list. Maybe the DF on both.
Photography Show 2014 – Prices
Some prices from The Photography Show – 2014.
Only had the phone to photograph these so resolution is a bit off.
In past years I’ve heard that prices are negotiable – so try to haggle 😉
On the whole I was disappointed with the deals so only bought a memory card and some printer paper samples.
CLICK ON IMAGE FOR LARGER VIEW
Cameraworld
Calumet
(Sorry – only got the Nikon lens prices)
London Camera Exchange
Example of the woeful savings:
On the Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR ii:
Calumet – £6
Cameraworld – £0
LCE – £0
