Article: Camera phones enable 'citizen journalism'.(Scoopt uses camera phone pictures for the journalism)(Brief Article)

UK-based Scoopt claims to have the world's first "citizen journalism" picture agency. People can submit camera phone pictures and accompanying text via mobile phone e-mail within seconds of any event. Scoopt licenses these photos for publication to the mainstream media, with the original sender retaining copyright and receiving 50% of each licensing and syndication deal. Membership is free. "The shocking events in London on July 7 and ...

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