March 30, 2017
John Warkentin from the michaels camera Social Media Team is joined by Paul Daniels, our in-house medium format product expert as we take the wraps of the new Hasselblad X1D-50c mirrorless camera and a pair of lenses.
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March 20, 2017
John Warkentin from the michaels camera Social Media Team is joined by Warwick Williams, the National Digital Sales & Training Speciailist, Electronic Imaging from FUJIFILM Australia and Paul Daniels, one of our in-house product experts for a lively roundtable discussion on the brand new Fujifilm GFX 50s Medium Format Mirrorless Camera.
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March 20, 2017
John Warkentin from the michaels camera Social Media Team is joined by Warwick Williams, the National Digital Sales & Training Speciailist, Electronic Imaging from FUJIFILM Australia and Paul Daniels, one of our in-house product experts for a lively round table discussion on the brand new Fujifilm GFX 50s Medium Format Mirrorless Camera.
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March 17, 2017
The feel of any camera in one's hands is paramount to enjoying shooting with it. The GFX 50S really delivers the goods in this area! Size and weight just feel right for anyone used to shooting 35mm with DSLR's
But great feel and usability would be meaningless if the images don't live up to expectations. Our early impressions working with the GFX 50S images have put smile on our face and John touches on this and explains some of the comparison tests he has run against the leading high resolution DSLR's and their top tier 24-70mm lenses.
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March 17, 2017
John Warkentin from the michaels camera Social Media Team discusses a range of topics with respect to the brand new Fujifilm GFX 50S Medium Format Mirrorless Camera.
The feel of any camera in one's hands is paramount to enjoying shooting with it. The GFX 50S really delivers the goods in this area! Size and weight just feel right for anyone used to shooting 35mm with DSLR's
But great feel and usability would be meaningless if the images don't live up to expectations. Our early impressions working with the GFX 50S images have put smile on our face and John touches on this and explains some of the comparison tests he has run against the leading high resolution DSLR's and their top tier 24-70mm lenses.
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March 01, 2017
The COMPACT™ lens shade is a professional “french flag” for DSLR’s and small video cameras. Securing to the hot-shoe bracket, the multi-directional 10 link, 7.5” / 19cm long ball-and-socket arm holds the sturdy 5-inch wide aluminum shade securely and precisely to protect from lens flare, dust, and drizzle. Fast set-up and ease of use make this an essential item to add to the kit of every serious photographer or videographer, saving time and money by eliminating the need for hoods specific to every lens.
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March 01, 2017
The much anticipated new 51 MegaPixel Medium Format Fuji Mirrorless Camera has arrived at michaels camera and we think you will be as excited about this game changing camera as we are!
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March 01, 2017
ActionPod® is a clamping monopod that is genius in its simplicity, providing the quickest, easiest mounting solution on the market. Utilizing a clamp, a threaded top and a single length-adjustable arm, the camera mount removes the complexity of tripods while providing stability and micro-adjustability for your GoPro®, SONY® ActionCam, point-and-shoot or small video camera.
ActionPod® is surprisingly stable and may be mounted virtually anywhere: trees, bike frames, skateboards, car doors, ski-poles, backpacks, motorcycles... when you think of a thrilling new angle, ActionPod® is there to get you the shot! The 5-link, 7” long arm is micro-adjustable, allowing you to frame each shot perfectly. The strong spring clamp ensures a solid, yet quick to position base that can be moved using one hand.
ActionPod® also works with any small device up to 3 lbs that is equipped with a ¼-20 (camera-type) thread: camera flash units, radar detectors, GPS units, on-board lights etc.
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March 01, 2017
Andi Lucas, co-owner of Dinkum Systems joins John Warkentin from the michaels Social Media Team in a lively conversation about the history of the company and their line of unique products.
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February 17, 2017
John Warkentin from the michaels camera Social Media Team welcomes Mark from Canon Australia to join him in a causal discussion of the trio of brand new Canon Cameras announced in mid February 2017. Mark introduces us to the new and very classic looking mirrorless EOS M6 and the entry level DSLR's - the 800D and 77D. A new Bluetooth Remote is introduced as well. This unit no longer needs to be pointed directly at the camera and will work reliably in bright sunlight. We end the discussion on the topic of Melbourne's White Night Event (Feb 18th, 2017) and the Canon Photo Walk that Mark and his team (along with some help from michaels camera) will be running.
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January 04, 2017
Introducing the ground breaking new Panasonic GH5
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December 23, 2016
It has come to Canon's attention that there are instances of counterfeit EF 50mm f/1.8 II lenses for digital SLR cameras being brought into Canon service centers for repair. These counterfeit products have neither been designed nor manufactured by Canon, yet they fraudulently display the Canon logo and other Canon trademarks, and, as illegal products, they infringe on Canon Inc.'s trademark rights. Canon has taken a strong stance in eradicating these counterfeit products which infringe on the intellectual property rights of our company.
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November 29, 2016
This is the unboxing and introduction yo the Canon M5. A 24-megapixel mirrorless camera - the fourth in the Canon line.
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November 25, 2016
Summary of the lecture given by John Warkentin - michaels Panoramic Expert - to the Melbourne Camera Club - November 2016
There is a very rapid shake up going on right now in the world of Photography - a Gold Rush in fact!! And that Gold is something called VR or Virtual Reality. ........
It is so new and so valuable that Facebook invested $2B US in mid 2014 just to get their hands on what they felt was going to be the key player in the rush to develop head mounted displays to distribute this new content - a firm called Oculus and their product the Rift.
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November 24, 2016
It’s now been about 5 months since the public launch of Hasselblad’s entry into the mirrorless camera market with their large sensor X1D offering. Now as we are about to see the X1D finally ship it is on the heals of Fuji’s announcement for their own mirrorless medium format entry, the GFX 50S (expected in 2017) that uses basically the same Sony 50 megapixel sensor.
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November 24, 2016
Leica Camera proudly presents the Leica Q Titanium Gray, an additional colour variation to the Leica Q (Typ116). The Leica Q Titanium Gray, while technically identical in specification and operation to the current Leica Q (Typ 116), features a titanium colour lacquered top plate, bottom plate and rear case with the lens, control dials and buttons in black. Markings on the lens are in red (compared to yellow on the black Q). With its fast lens, easy and intuitive handling, the Leica Q gives the photographer the creative freedom that makes the difference. With a full frame sensor and the Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH lens,the Leica Q is ideal for street, architecture and landscape photography.
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November 24, 2016
John Warkentin from the michaels camera Social Media Team opens up the Ricoh Theta SC Box and takes you through what comes with the product. He then connects the camera to an iPhone and shoots a test pano while comparing the Theta SC in white to the previous Theta S model.
The SC connects to the phone with no trouble and is instantly recognised by the Theta S app on the phone. Simple operation with the new Theta SC happens exactly as expected.
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November 21, 2016
We were greeted with a line-up of customers outside before we even opened the doors to Melbourne's Photo Show this past Saturday 19th November at michaels camera video digital.
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November 16, 2016
Enter Melbourne's Photo Show Instagram Contest by posting your photos captured on the day in the following categories to win a $100 Print Voucher at michaels camera.
- michaels camera 100th Anniversary
- Funniest Photo
- Most Creative Photo
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November 16, 2016
Step into a one-of-a-kind creative space made for bringing your images and your imagination together, and taking them higher! From 10AM-3PM drop in to Fuji's Wonderstore at the Imaging Department and get hands-on with all the wonderful stickers, washi-tape and more to bring life and creativity to your instant photos! This is the perfect activity for your kids!
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November 16, 2016
Get behind-the-scenes of our state-of-the-art film processing lab. This is your chance to see the darkroom and our three dip-and-dunk film processors! Carly Michael, our Imaging Services Manager, will show your where your film is processed, scanned and where your photos are printed!
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November 16, 2016
For over 25 years, Gavin’s personal and creative approach has earned him a reputation of producing truly outstanding images for the advertising, editorial and corporate markets delivered with excellent customer service.
Gavin will present a Seminar where you will learn the professional lighting techniques of a renowned photographer without bulky equipment. Gavin will be talking about his work, his techniques, and will explain a few of his shots in depth with lighting diagrams.
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November 16, 2016
Multi Award winning photographer Ian van der Wolde (Hon.FAIPP, M.Photog II) is a leading Melbourne based commercial photographer with over 28 years continued industry experience. Ian will share his knowledge of the latest tools and techniques in lighting.
Ian will have a studio located on Level 1 and will run Mini Sessions throughout the day.
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November 16, 2016
Leica ambassador and aficionado John Laham will present a Seminar discussing the differences between capturing images with rangefinder and DSLR cameras and outlining the benefits of rangefinder shooting. John will tell all about why he finds the Leica M to be simply fabulous.
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