NEWS ROUND-UP
The week in brief, edited by Amy Davies and Hollie Latham Hucker
Learn from the masters
Masters of Photography has announced a new series of online masterclasses, featuring Joel Meyerowitz first, followed by Steve McCurry and Albert Watson. Students can learn at their own pace and in their own time. Each masterclass is around five hours and priced at $170 (£120). See https://mastersof.photography.
Sigma launches SEIN online
In 2014 Sigma released the print magazine SEIN, distributed quarterly for free in Japan. Last month it launched the online version (English and Japanese). Designed in-house, its aim is to share Sigma’s passion for the visual arts and discuss the manufacturing processes through features, interviews and essays.
Vanguard to take central position at TPS
Accessory specialist Vanguard is revealing key additions to its Alta and Veo Collections at this year’s The Photography Show (TPS; 17-20 March at the NEC, Birmingham). Its stand, which is currently placed at F61, will be moving to a more central position with a larger floor space and a new design. There will also be exclusive deals on award winners such as the Alta Pro 2+ 263AB 100, with its versatile Multi-Angle Central Column (named Best Tripod by TIPA in 2017). Find out more at www. vanguard world. co.uk.
Win £2,000 worth of prizes with Fotospeed
The Fotospeed Photographer of the Year competition will be at The Photography Show this year following its success in 2017. Winners will be announced for the 2018 competition on their stand (F31), and will be awarded prizes worth £ 2,000, including top-of-the-range printing materials and bespoke tutoring from award-winning photography, Doug Chinnery.
Nikon firmware updates
Nikon has released an array of firmware updates for cameras including the D500, D4, Df, D800, D800E, D810 and D7100. All the updates bring improved support for AF-P lenses with stepper AF motors such as the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR. Download from downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/update/index/2018.html.