September 06, 2017
John and Bill crack open the box of the first Nikon D850 that arrived at michaels.
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September 05, 2017
The Shift and Tilt functions of the TS-E 24mm are demonstrated in this live video and the independent rotation of the Tilt and Shift axis on the 24 and 17mm are explained vs the fixed axis on the existing 45 and 90mm.
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September 04, 2017
“Die letzten 999 M6 TTL” is a limited series of 999 M6 TTL cameras bearing the special print logo "LEICA M6 1984 - 2002" on the Top plate.
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September 03, 2017
Leica Die Letzten 999 M6 TTL — New in Used @ Michael’s
Bill and John discuss the M6 TTL, Die Letzen 999 model which was a series that Leica brought out at the end of its production run.
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August 31, 2017
A new type camera with 1.0 inch -type sensor ultra-compact camera with waterproof and shockproof design.
With boundless capability contained within a strong, waterproof, miniature body, the Sony RX0 combines cutting-edge imaging performance and rugged, ready-for- anything design for more versatile operation all around, whether on its own or with multi-camera systems and accessories.
Shoot freely. View the results as you like. With so much creative shooting freedom at your
fingertips, your power to bring your visions to life is limitless.
This is new type of camera which offers entirely new imaging possibilities for today’s creators.
The RX0 (model name: DSC-RX0) marries the hallmark leading image quality of the
Sony RX series with advanced photo and video capabilities, all compressed into a robust and ultra-compact body.
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August 29, 2017
Introduction to the michaels media school
John Warkentin is joined by Alwyn Hanson the manager of the michaels media school for a general discussion about the courses and workshops on offer at michaels camera. In Alwyn's very popular introductory classes he boils down often complex camera operation into simple actionable steps anyone can use to capture great photographs time and time again.
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August 28, 2017
The Web Presenter is a unique product because it enables you to connect
industry standard HDMI or SDI cameras; or one of each; and feed that video signal
into a standard computer’s USB 2 port, through a USB-B printer style cable; and
the Web Presenter then presents itself as a webcam - so everything just works with
all software; any computer; any software that can talk to a webcam will work with
the Web Presenter; and you get to use high-end quality cameras.
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August 25, 2017
Two michaels' experts discuss many aspects of Nikon's new 46 MegaPixel D850.
This new Full Frame DSLR from Nikon tops the charts with both high resolution and high frame rate while still providing amazing high ISO performance and market leading dynamic range.
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August 07, 2017
A short documentary on the resurgence of film photography by a group of Deakin University students in Melbourne, Australia.
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August 04, 2017
An overview of the July 2017 Melbourne's Photo Show.
We hope you enjoyed the Melbourne's Photo Show at michaels and much as we did hosting it!
If you didn't have a chance to attend - yes it was bitterly cold on that day - here is a short video to give you an idea of what you missed.
Don't worry - there will be more to come at michaels as we head into summer.
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July 31, 2017
Joyce Evans works as a documentary photography. Major areas of investigation include the edge of the road, road kills and fatalities, the land, and many other bodies of focused photo essays and photographic work.
In her landscape photography, Evans strives to capture the essence of the place, relating to the viewer not only its purely mimetic qualities, but also the spiritual and psychological sensation of the place. Among the most outstanding bodies of work are series of photographic essays taken by Evans in the Dandenongs and Mt Martha regions in the outer Melbourne; along the Hume Highway; in the Central Desert and outback Australia, most notably Oodnadatta, Oodlawirra, Menindee, and Lake Mungo; vineyards and rural villages in the South of France; the old Jewish cemetery in the centre of Prague; and numerous others.
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July 31, 2017
michaels presented FujiFilm Advocate Barat Ali Batoor as part of our Insight Lecture Series held during Melbourne's Photo Show on 22nd July.
Barat's family was driven out of Afghanistan during the civil war when most of his people were massacred. He returned to his ancestral country for the first time after September 11, 2001, when the Taliban regime was still in Kandahar, despite the United States-led campaign to oust them. After visiting the devastation and destruction of 23 years of war, Batoor decided to work for his country and to draw the world's attention to the plight of the Afghani people the problems facing the country.
Barat Ali Batoor is a multi award-winning photographer based in Melbourne. He was born in 1983, in a family that was driven out of Afghanistan during the civil war when most of his people were massacred. He returned to his ancestral country for the first time after September 11, 2001, when the Taliban regime was still in Kandahar, despite the United States-led campaign to oust them.
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July 28, 2017
michaels presented Olympus Australia Visionary Michaela Skovranova as part of our Insight Lecture Series held during Melbourne's Photo Show on 22nd July.
Michaela takes you on an inspiring journey below the waves where huge creatures become the subjects of her photographic canvas.
Michaela’s international underwater photography expertise gives her the unique ability to help you find the best way of working in your immediate environment, enabling you to find our own vision under the waves. She will discus the equipment options that she uses to document the underwater world using natural light and breath hold techniques.
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July 27, 2017
michaels presented Sony Global Ambassador Mark Galer as part of our Insight Lecture Series held during Melbourne's Photo Show on 22nd July.
The Sony A9 is the talk of the town and with his extensive time behind the lens of this impressive full frame mirrorless camera, Mark Galer has much insight to share.
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July 26, 2017
michaels presented multiple award winning photographer Kelly Tunney as part of our Insight Lecture Series held during Melbourne's Photo Show on 22nd July.
Kelly’s mission is to help you find your photographic creative confidence and hang on to it for the long haul.
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July 08, 2017
John Warkentin follows up Syd Low's informative "Shoot to Share" seminar held at michaels camera with a short interview covering Syd's background, gear and photographic interests.
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July 08, 2017
Everything you need to know about Wireless Image Transmission with Nikon Cameras.
This seminar will covers the complete details for Wireless connections to the Nikon D750, D500 and D5 which together cover the full range of connectivity options in the complete range of current Nikon DSLR's
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June 29, 2017
John Warkentin gets his hands on the brand new Full Frame Canon EOS 6DMkII/6DMk2 before it's public release and goes over the key features of the exciting new Fold Out Screen addition to Canon's DSLR lineup.
The 6DMkII continues Canon's tradition of bringing advanced professional features to the enthusiast market while pushing the envelop of full frame image quality.
26.2 Megapixels with an ISO up to 40,000 in a compact form factor that will be right at home in any enthusiast's kit and able to capture stunning quality at 6.5 frames per second.
Incredible battery life (1200 shots) that only a DSLR can provide keeps you shooting all day and night and with battery compatibility with many earlier models thanks to the LP-E6N battery, the new 6DMkII will be a welcome addition to your multiple Canon DSLR bag.
As soon as the 6DMkII is available in Australia you can be sure to find it at michaels camera in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.
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June 27, 2017
John Warkentin interviews Sean Ellwood the Senior Product Specialist at Sony Australia to discuss all things Sony a9 prior to the Official Melbourne Launch Event held at michaels .
Sean's unique understanding of both the camera market and Sony's every growing presence in it lead to a lively conversation and help provide a clear path to where Sony is heading with the class leading, full frame mirrorless a9.
Since Sony's entry into the full frame mirrorless market in late 2013, the a9 is Sony's 7th model in an extremely short period of time.
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June 27, 2017
John Warkentin from michaels gets right to it and opens the box showing you want comes with this new Nikon Fisheye Zoom Lens.
John then follows this up with a discussion on the usage of Fisheye Lenses and dives into one of the major applications which is the capture of full spherical images using a fisheye stitching techniques.
A 4 frame spherical capture using a Nikon D750 and the fisheye zoom at 12mm is then demonstrated.
Lastly, a selection of panoramic images in little planet projection that were all captured with a Fisheye Zoom are presented.
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June 22, 2017
Sony has released the alpha 9 high-end full frame mirrorless camera.
Learn about all it's headline features in this comprehensive and concise half hour seminar PLUS hear about all the smaller but important features that are targeted to professional and serious users who rely on their gear and need it to function flawlessly and intuitively every time you pick it up.
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June 08, 2017
Stef Ferro from MEL365.COM dropped by michaels cameras for a friendly talk with John Warkentin about the new Sony a9, his travel photography website and a wide range photographic topics.
In this wide ranging 50 minute interview Stef covers the following topics:
- What's in his camera bag today
- The Sony a9 Launch Event in Sydney
- His user experience with the new Sony a9
- Sony Full Frame Mirrorless vs DSLR's
- His first digital and film cameras
- Thoughts on the marketing of photography with his IT background
- His MEL365.COM website
- Instagram and working with its unique characteristics
- Photos and discussion from his recent trip to Indonesia
- Stef's "The Shot that Got Away"
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June 05, 2017
Quinn’s expertise in sports photography has been recognised widely throughout the photographic world. He has been awarded a number of major international awards, including twice being awarded the NPPA Sports Photojournalist of the Year, winner of the 2008 AIPP Australian Press Photographer of the Year and the 2013 AIPP Australian Professional Sport Photographer.
As well as being one of Australia's best sport photographers he also has the ability to makes his sport shots look like art.
Apart from giving a detailed background and tech specs into a number of his shots, Quinn also gives an insight about the road that he took to get into Press Photography.
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