SIGMA DP1 AND DP2 MERRILL CAMERAS

Posted on 2012-02-06

The Sigma DP1 Merrill and DP2 Merrill each boast exclusively-designed, high-performance telecentric fixed lenses. The DP1 Merrill features a wide, 19mm F2.8 lens, which is the equivalent to a 28mm lens on a 35mm SLR camera. The DP2 Merrill, however, offers a 30mm F2.8 lens, which is the equivalent to a 45mm lens on a 35mm camera. Both cameras are compact and lightweight, and feature Sigma’s own “F” Low Dispersion (FLD) glass, which performs like fluorite glass and significantly improves lens performance, as well as Super Multi Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting.
With the 46-megapixel, full-color Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor, the new DP cameras capture all primary RGB colors at each pixel location with three layers, which results in incredibly detailed images with a three-dimensional feel.”

www.sigma-imaging-uk.com

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GETTY IMAGES – EXPLORING LONDON’S EAST END

Posted on 2012-02-06

The pop-up gallery on The Street will be devoted to Getty Images’ archival collections of the East End and its residents; the cosmopolitan atmosphere and communities and incredible portraits of locals’ resilience during the Blitz in 1940.

Each piece entices the viewer into the picture, allowing them to appreciate the beauty and history of East Londoners going about their daily life. The exceptional photography of subjects in unconventional or candid settings and brilliant use of black and white photography, keep the audience captivated in every aspect of the shot.

Key works on display, which are also available for purchase, include images from the legendary Picture Post magazine; The Pool of London; Whitechapel’s Jews and Cockneys’ Own Party. An exceptional piece includes a 1912 image of barefoot children waiting in Salmon’s Lane for a free meal, which Getty Images’ Hulton Archive printed from the original glass plate, despite it being damaged, to give a fascinating illustration of East London exactly 100 years ago.

Exhibition runs through to March 18th, 2012

Getty Images Gallery
Unit 1119
The Getty Gallery
The Street
Westfield Stratford City
London

www.gettyimages.co.uk

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BELLA HOWARD – LOVE BUZZ

Posted on 2012-02-06

The title of the show takes its cue from Howard’s favourite Nirvana track, Love Buzz, and perfectly evokes the attitude and youthful spirit that permeates her work.

The photographs feature images of models, it girls, pop stars, bands and friends at house parties, hangouts, festivals and road trips. Akin to a teen bedroom, the main space displays large format limited edition prints of her eclectic subjects. Lana Del Rey, Jack Donoghue and Anna Brewster all feature prominently in the Front Room, taped up and scattered over the walls the striking images are akin to posters, mimicking the same youthful exuberance that the shots display.

Photocopies of fanzines Howard first started making aged 16 cover the back wall of the exhibition. These are superbly complemented by a large heart collage of Polaroid snapshots taken by Howard on her varied adventures.

Exhibition runs through to February 18th, 2012

The Front Room Gallery
St Martin’s Lane Hotel
45 St Martin’s Lane
London
WC2N 4HX

bellahoward.co.uk

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