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ILFORD PHOTO has a history of great photography competitions — and the latest is the ILFORD SFX 200.

ILFORD SFX 200 Photographic Competition 2007 is open to all amateur photographers and is a competition to demonstrate the creative usage of ILFORD SFX 200 film.

Entries must be shot on ILFORD SFX 200 film and printed on ILFORD black and white photographic paper.

Please note that the ILFORD SFX 200 film must be used with a suitable filter to obtain the unusual creative tones.

ILFORD SFX 200 is a unique ISO 200/24º black and white film that offers the creative photographer opportunities not available with conventional black and white films. ILFORD SFX 200 has an advanced emulsion with extended red sensitivity which allows the use of filters ranging from yellow to deep red. This combination will produce images with dramatic and unusual tonal reproduction.

When used with a red filter on the camera lens, blue skies becomes almost black and most vegetation virtually white. Yellow, orange and light red filters will produce images of equal impact and appeal.
Closing date for entries is 31st August 2007. Winners will be announced by 28th September 2007.

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

1ST PRIZE - Professionally framed winning print plus £200 ILFORD Photo products
2ND PRIZE - £100 ILFORD Photo products
3RD PRIZE - £50 ILFORD Photo products

ILFORD PHOTO SFX 200 COMPETITION 2007 - RULES

1. All entries must be shot with ILFORD SFX 200 film.
2. All entries must be printed on ILFORD black and white photographic paper, un-mounted and no larger than 8 x 10 inches.
3. All entries must have an official Entry Form attached to the back of each print. (Photocopies of the Entry Form will be permitted).
4. Do not include negatives with your entry.
5. Include Self Addressed, Stamped envelope if prints are to be returned.
6. Entries must be sent to ILFORD PHOTO SFX 200 Competition 2007, HARMAN technology Limited, Ilford Way, Mobberley, Cheshire, WA167JL, England.
7. Entries must be received by 31st August 2007.
8. Entrants agree that ILFORD PHOTO reserves the right to reproduce winning prints on ILFORD PHOTO boxes and envelopes of photographic paper, and for promotional purposes in both printed and electronic forms. Photographers retain all other rights.
9. Photographers are responsible for obtaining any model release agreements, where applicable.
10. Winning entries will be selected by a panel of judges including representatives of ILFORD PHOTO.
11. Judges decisions are final.
12. No correspondence will be entered into concerning entry to the competition.
13. Winners will be announced on 28th September 2007.
14. ILFORD PHOTO will make every effort to protect submissions and handle all entries with utmost care. ILFORD PHOTO is not responsible for damage, loss, or replacement. Entrants who desire to insure their work must make their own arrangements. Please pack your submissions carefully.
15. The competition is open to amateur photographers only.

Grab a copy of the ILFORD Photo SFX 200 Competition Rules and Entry Form.

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