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Getty Sports Photographer Quinn Rooney Provides Unique Insights About Being A Press Photographer

Getty Sports Photographer Quinn Rooney Provides Unique Insights About Being A Press Photographer

June 05, 2017

John Warkentin sits down with Getty Sports Photographer Quinn Rooney in this follow up interview after his Facebook Live presentation on Thursday June 1st held in the Lecture Theatre at michaels camera in Melbourne. 

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Sony A9 Unboxing

Sony A9 Unboxing

June 04, 2017

Gary from the Hire Department at michaels takes a first look inside the box of the brand new Sony a9.

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Sony a9 – Taking it to the Street to test Focus Tracking

Sony a9 – Taking it to the Street to test Focus Tracking

June 01, 2017

John Warkentin from michaels camera heads out on the street to test out the speed and ease of use of the brand new Sony a9 coupled with the 100-400mm G Master Lens. Cars, trucks, trams and people are always just a simple step outside the front door of michaels camera on the corner of Elizabeth St and Lonsdale in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. This was the perfect place to quickly put the A9 and it's incredible focus system to the test in the short time we had the camera available.

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Introduction to the Sony a9 – the DSLR Killer

Introduction to the Sony a9 – the DSLR Killer

June 01, 2017

John and Matt sit down for a first look at the brand new Sony a9 Mirrorless DSLR Killer!

We also have the exciting 100-400mm G Master Lens to show.

Place your orders fast as this is bound to be one popular camera as soon as it hits the street in Australia.

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Two fresh perspectives on wide-angle photography just announced by Sony.

Two fresh perspectives on wide-angle photography just announced by Sony.

May 18, 2017

The 12-24mm F4 G delivers extreme ultrawide performance for photographers seeking unique perspectives while the 16-35mm F2.8 GM rounds out Sony’s G Master Lineup providing demanding users with the large aperature zoom “trinity”, joining the existing 24-70mm F2.8 GM and 70-200mm F2.8 GM.

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The Olympus Tough TG-5 — Conquer the Outdoors!

The Olympus Tough TG-5 — Conquer the Outdoors!

May 18, 2017

When the action heats up but a conventional action camera doesn’t live up to the challenge - the brand new Olympus Tough TG-5 will deliver the shots no matter how tough the environment gets.

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Tips & Tools For Easy Web Streaming With Any Camera - Become Your Own Broadcaster With Ease

Tips & Tools For Easy Web Streaming With Any Camera - Become Your Own Broadcaster With Ease

May 07, 2017

We’ve got our tips and tools for easy web streaming with any camera; and when I say any camera, it is important because we’re using a couple of conventional, still-photography cameras right now for this stream

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Become Your Own Broadcaster With Ease

Become Your Own Broadcaster With Ease

May 04, 2017

This free lunchtime seminar was held at michaels cameras on May 4, 2017 and broadcast live on Facebook.

The recorded version is presented here in high resolution on YouTube.

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Cocktail Photography Shootout Roundup - Fujifilm GFX 50s vs Hasselblad X1D-50c

Cocktail Photography Shootout Roundup - Fujifilm GFX 50s vs Hasselblad X1D-50c

May 04, 2017

Cocktail Photography Shootout Roundup - Fujifilm GFX 50s vs Hasselblad X1D-50c

Join John and Paul We for a roundup discussion on last week’s cocktail photography shootout between the Fuji GFX 50S and the Hasselblad X1D.  Please Note: This video is only 640x360 as it is a copy from Facebook

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Cocktail Photography Shootout - Fujifilm GFX 50s vs Hasselblad X1D-50c

Cocktail Photography Shootout - Fujifilm GFX 50s vs Hasselblad X1D-50c

April 28, 2017

Join the michaels team in this recorded version of a Facebook Live Broadcast at Whitehart Bar in Melbourne as we put the new Fuji and Hasselblad Mirrorless Medium Format Cameras in a head to head shootout on a cocktail photography project.

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Fujifilm GFX 50s vs Hasselblad X1D-50c Cocktail Photography Shootout Introduction

Fujifilm GFX 50s vs Hasselblad X1D-50c Cocktail Photography Shootout Introduction

April 27, 2017

Join the michaels team in this recorded version of a Facebook Live Broadcast at Whitehart Bar in Melbourne as we put the new Fuji and Hasselblad Mirrorless Medium Format Cameras in a head to head shootout on a cocktail photography project.

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Anzac Day Open 1pm - 5pm

Anzac Day Open 1pm - 5pm

April 24, 2017

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Sony's new a9 is aimed squarely at the sports and action DSLR market

Sony's new a9 is aimed squarely at the sports and action DSLR market

April 21, 2017

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Melbourne's Photo Show at Michael’s Camera on Saturday 8th April 2017

Melbourne's Photo Show at Michael’s Camera on Saturday 8th April 2017

April 06, 2017

I’ve got a very important announcement to make: It’s Melbourne’s Photo Show!

Yes, it’s the second time we’ve run this. It was a huge event last time, and it’s going to be even bigger this time!

It is on Saturday the 8th of April, all day long, from 8 am to 6 pm. (Excuse me while I catch my breath!)

So, we’ve got a very exciting schedule for you here at Michael’s Camera, in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.

Again, we’re live on Facebook here, announcing Melbourne photo show, Saturday 8th of April, all day long, 8 am to 6 pm.

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Film Photography & Darkroom Printing in 2017 - Tom Goldner - Free Photo Talk 3pm Sat 8th April at Melbourne's Photo Show

Film Photography & Darkroom Printing in 2017 - Tom Goldner - Free Photo Talk 3pm Sat 8th April at Melbourne's Photo Show

April 04, 2017

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"Introduction to Drone Photography" - TJ Balon Chief Pilot and CEO of High Angle Shot - Free Photo Talk 9am Sat 8th April at Melbourne's Photo Show

"Introduction to Drone Photography" - TJ Balon Chief Pilot and CEO of High Angle Shot - Free Photo Talk 9am Sat 8th April at Melbourne's Photo Show

March 31, 2017

It could be said that 2017 is the year of the Drone! There is more choice than ever before and prices and features have now hit the magic sweet spot where many are considering getting into this exciting new area of photography.

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"Surf, Marine & Landscape Photography" - Craig Parry - Sony Alpha Ambassador - Free Photo Talk 12pm Sat 8th April at Melbourne's Photo Show

"Surf, Marine & Landscape Photography" - Craig Parry - Sony Alpha Ambassador - Free Photo Talk 12pm Sat 8th April at Melbourne's Photo Show

March 31, 2017

Craig Parry is an international, multi award winning nature photographer based in Byron Bay, Australia. Specialising in marine and landscape photography, Craig strives to capture the world’s landscapes and oceans to share with his audience the beauty of the world.

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Film Photography Scavenger Hunt at Melbourne's Photo Show - Sat 8th April

Film Photography Scavenger Hunt at Melbourne's Photo Show - Sat 8th April

March 31, 2017

In case you haven't heard, Film is back in fashion! Rediscover analogue photography and join our scavenger hunt for your chance to win some great film and print prizes! We even have some 35mm film cameras for you to borrow! 

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Photographing Reptiles - Free Event all Day - Saturday 8th April

Photographing Reptiles - Free Event all Day - Saturday 8th April

March 31, 2017

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Free Canon Street Photography Photo Walks at 11am, 1pm and 3pm - Saturday 8th April

Free Canon Street Photography Photo Walks at 11am, 1pm and 3pm - Saturday 8th April

March 31, 2017

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Free Pro Lab Tours - Behind-The-Scenes of our State-Of-The-Art Film Processing Lab - 2 Tours - 1pm & 2:30pm - Sat. 8th April  - Limited Numbers

Free Pro Lab Tours - Behind-The-Scenes of our State-Of-The-Art Film Processing Lab - 2 Tours - 1pm & 2:30pm - Sat. 8th April - Limited Numbers

March 31, 2017

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"Street Photography and the Fujifilm X100 Series Cameras" - Markus Andersen - Fujifilm Ambassador - Free Photo Talk 10:30am Sat 8th April at Melbourne's Photo Show

"Street Photography and the Fujifilm X100 Series Cameras" - Markus Andersen - Fujifilm Ambassador - Free Photo Talk 10:30am Sat 8th April at Melbourne's Photo Show

March 31, 2017

This presentation with focus on Markus’s past bodies of work, examples, techniques & tips on street photography and his use of the Fuji X100 series cameras (including latest F model) for street and documentary photography.

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"Shooting for News" - Jake Nowakowski - Herald Sun/The Australian - Free Photo Talk 1:30pm Sat 8th April at Melbourne's Photo Show

"Shooting for News" - Jake Nowakowski - Herald Sun/The Australian - Free Photo Talk 1:30pm Sat 8th April at Melbourne's Photo Show

March 31, 2017

After leaving a career as a graphic designer to become a photographer in 2003, Jake found himself freelancing in Iraq in the aftermath of the American led invasion. He returned to take a role at the North Star at Mount Isa before accepting a position at the Cairns Post in 2007. He started work with the Herald Sun and Australian newspapers three years later and is currently a trusted and award winning photographer covering daily news events domestically and overseas.  Jake was a finalist at Nikon Walkley Awards 2016 and won best News photo at Quills 2017.

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"Shooting Sports with Canon DSLR’s and Lenses" - David Callow - Canon Advocate - Free Photo Talk 4:30pm Sat 8th April at Melbourne's Photo Show

"Shooting Sports with Canon DSLR’s and Lenses" - David Callow - Canon Advocate - Free Photo Talk 4:30pm Sat 8th April at Melbourne's Photo Show

March 31, 2017

Understanding and keeping in touch with the game is vital. Reading the situation and anticipating what may happen is the key.

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