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Olympus EP-1 Special
This 12 megapixel unit is feature rich (click image for full specs) but very small! It's part of Olympus' 'Pen' range of cameras - designed to be as easy to carry as a pen. This well reviewed model is a great pocketable alternative for people who demand high quality images but don't want the bulk.
The EP-1 is currently on special. Limited numbers at this price though!
$799 with 14-42mm zoom lens (equivalent to 28-84mm on this unit)
We have a small quantity of loose EF-S 18-135 f3.5-5.6 IS Canon zoom lenses. These are brand new lenses that have been taken out of 550D kits. Normally
$975, these 12 units are now only $695 each, and as an extra little sweetener we will throw in an EW73B lens hood, normally $66 extra!
On top of that, if you wish to trade up from your 18-55 IS kit lens we will allow you $95 for the trade in, subject to viewing. Great deal, $600 and your lens for a brand new 18-135 IS with hood.
Looking for quality used camera gear? Check out our secondhand database. And, below are a few of our just-in favourites:
Canon EOS 1Ds II, was $3795, then $3400 - surely there is a buyer for this nice 1Ds II at $2950 ?! Please, don't make us beg.
All original std accessories included.
Nikon AFS 10.5 Fish Eye (29937) $1095
Nikon AFS 17-55 f2.8 DX (29936 ) $1995
Nikon AFS 18-200 VR DX (29935) $829
Nikon AFS 12-24 f4 (29934) $1349
Mint Nikon D300 body (29933) $1795
Mint Canon 5D body (29931) $1995
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM (29930) $595
Nikon F3 HP Body (29923) $450
Nikon AF 85mm f1.4 ED (29919) $1349
Nikon AF 85mm f1.8 ( 29916) $429
Canon EF 16-35 f2.8 Mk II (29905) $2295
Canon EF 70-300 DO IS (29900) $1595
Canon EF 600mm f4 L (29666) $7000
Panasonic DMC-GF1 Kits
The Panasonic GF1 has had huge press for handling, design, optics and fantastic results. If you have a hankering to walk in the footsteps of HCB, magnum master photographer, get yourself a GF1 while they're hot.
Buy either of the following kits for a mere $1,350 (save over $250):
This camera is what you end up with when you design a digital camera with interchangeable lenses but don't have any historical models to get hung up on. It is amazing. The feature set is to follow, but to illustrate how advanced the G2 is, how about this for a top idea? While you're shooting Hi Def video, and watching it on the huge 3" touch screen, you can drag your finger across the screen and the camera will follow focus and exposure to the new area you're pointing to. I think that's pretty cool - no more backlit dingy videos, and, it does the same for stills as well.
So, if you can get your head around the fact that this is different to what we consider 'normal' reflex cameras, here are the specs:
12mp 'MOS' sensor, provides real film-like prints.
3" multi angle LCD with touch screen functions. You can even take pics by just touching the screen!
Brilliant 1.4mp viewfinder, with 100% coverage.
AVCHD Lite video recording - here video is no longer just an add-on to the still functions. This unit is so good it should scare the people in the video camera department at Panasonic.
It's the smallest, lightest, interchangeable lens system camera currently available at only 593 grams with standard lens, battery and card.
*As this micro four thirds technology is new, the lenses are a bit confusing. The single lens is like a 28-84 zoom, and the twin lenses are like having a 28-84 plus 80-400, both with image stabilising. Compare this value when an image stabilised 80-400 type lens alone is over $2,500 in some brands.
Other Panasonic four-thirds models:
Also check out the GF-1 and G10. Both in store now! Prices here.
Panasonic LX5 Now in Stock! This'll be popular with wide-angle aficionados - a beautiful bright f2 24mm piece of glass has been built into a gorgeous compact with incredible low light, low noise abilities. If image quality is of importance to you, this unit should certainly be on your short list. Available now, in black or white colours. Click pic for full specs. Price: $959 Order here!
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The X-Pan Book Ex P&V staff member, Matthew Joseph, has organised and edited the publication of a great new photographic book - featuring panoramic photos from Hasselblad X-Pan photographers from around the world (and including the work of our very own Gary Tovey!). The book even encludes an endorsement from Hasselblad themselves. Both hard and soft cover versions are available to order direct from Blurb - with profits going to charity. Click the image to learn more, preview the book, and to order.
Polaroid is back! Back to the good 'ol days of loud shirts, big hair, groovy music and Polaroid film...:
Polaroid PoGo digital camera and onboard print $355, extra Zink print (3x10-sheet) packs $24. You get the best of both worlds with this one - digital meets instant print. Get one now and impress your mates.
Canon 7D or Barbie Videogirl?
Although we in the store do our best to help you make dispassionate, objective decisions when buying camera equipment, at the end of the day there's sometimes just no accounting for personal taste and desire. For the many of you out there, having sleepless nights trying to choose between using the Canon 7D camera or the latest Barbie Videogirl doll, we thought this little video may assist. We put this up as a service, despite not actually stocking the Barbie Videogirl. If she hasn't seduced you with her long legs and blue eyes, and you decide to opt for a 7D instead, we can help you there. Prices here.
11-day Photo Adventure in Italy!
(27 Sept. - 7 Oct.)
If you're looking for a change of scenery, here's a fantastic idea - head to Italy during the colourful autumn season and take photos under the expert guidance of award-winning photographer and digital retoucher, John Doogan. Click here to find out more and to book! There are only limited seats left (3 at last count), so be warned....
Sony NEX 5 and NEX 3 - now in store, first shipment has arrived!
Sony have released their NEX 3 and NEX 5 HD video capable, APS-C sensor compact digital SLR cameras, with their own E lens mount and we now have these in store! Initial supplies from Sony will be tight, so we'd recommend you order now to avoid disappointment. We see these cameras as capable of delivering SLR results without the burden of SLR size, weight or associated knowhow. Oh, and wondering what's the difference between these two? Not a lot - the NEX 5 is slightly smaller, wrapped in a magnesium alloy body, and full 1920x1080 video recording while the NEX 3 comes in polycarbonate and shoots at 1280x720. Update: Tony Bridge reviews the NEX 5 here. Prices: here Order here!
NZ Geographic Photographer of the Year Photo Competition New Zealand’s most prestigious photographic competition is open for entries!
There is $6000 cash to be won. Competition sponsors, Nikon New Zealand and Lowepro, invite amateurs, professionals and students
alike to demonstrate their skills with a camera in this country’s most prestigious photographic competition.
Another Olympus Tempter - the E450 The Olympus E450 + 14-42mm kit - amazing value at only $799. These new ultra-compact, 10mp D-SLR kits are great for those who like an SLR without bulk and weight (click pic for full specs.). They're here now and we'll shout you a 4gb Sandisk Ultra CF card - limited numbers available, so be in quick! Price: $799 (with 4gb card if you're quick!) Order here!
Lomo and Holgas In Store There's no doubt about it, these cameras have taken the world by storm. We carry many of the popular models with more arriving mid June. Check out your next early birthday pressie in store! Here's the Lomo on Flickr.
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the last few years we've been putting together a database
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customers. Every day we add more professionals and enthusiasts
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New Photo Gear Announcements
The annual Photokina photography fair/extravaganza will run between September 21-26 in Cologne, Germany. In the lead-up and during the show manufacturers announce their latest creations to eager reporters, photographic retailers and professionals. We'll keep updating the list here with some of the 'cherries' amongst the many new releases. Check back to watch the list grow. Pricing and availability will be added as we learn details:
New releases from Sony include the new A33 and A55 SLRs with EVFs instead of optical finders and extremely fast AF in HD video mode - very cool we think.
Johannes Van Kan and Jo Grams are Moda Fotographica. Their web site is enchanting, clever and a reflection of their eye for detail in their award winning work. Take a look:
Just Thought You Should Know...
Yes, we're known as a top quality advanced high-tech digital photo lab - but did you know we're still processing and printing from all kinds of 'ancient' media. Yes, that means film!
We still process C41 film onsite
We still print from all types of film even old 110s, and from 120 negs up to 6x9
We can print your old B&W negs, even those really old ones you found in Nanas old boxes
We can scan and digitise all your films, B&W, slides and slide films (and even fix up the scratches and other imperfections if you like)
You don't even need to have the film! We can make digital copies of your old photos as well
Video tapes and movie film transfers to DVD
and, oh... We still even sell film!
As your old photos and film may well be deteriorating with age (as they do), it might be worth spending a rainy day to pick out those you can't afford to lose and have us print and/or digitise them - giving them a new lease of life. Just a thought...
Note: All prices on this website are in New Zealand dollars, include GST (12.5% Tax), and are subject to change without notice. The GST can be removed for export orders (i.e. for goods freighted outside New Zealand).
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Back to the good 'ol days of loud shirts, big hair, groovy music and Polaroid film...:
with their own E lens mount and we now have these in store! Initial supplies from Sony will be tight, so we'd recommend you order now to avoid disappointment. We see these cameras as capable of delivering SLR results without the burden of SLR size, weight or associated knowhow. Oh, and wondering what's the difference between these two? Not a lot - the NEX 5 is slightly smaller, wrapped in a magnesium alloy body, and full 1920x1080 video recording while the NEX 3 comes in polycarbonate and shoots at 1280x720. Update: Tony Bridge reviews the NEX 5 
There's no doubt about it, these cameras have taken the world by storm. We carry many of the popular models with more arriving mid June. Check out your next early birthday pressie in store! 
Find
a Photographer! 
