June 27, 2018
While 4K video has been around for several years now, many consumers are still not making the most of its benefits. From cameras to televisions and even smart phones, extremely high quality photos and video can be streamed, shot and recorded on a huge range of devices right now.
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June 21, 2018
This week Leica introduced the Leica C-Lux compact camera. Boasting high speeds and easy-to-use controls in a stylish and modern design.
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June 14, 2018
That's right! We're excited to announce the next instalment of Melbourne's Photo Show will be at michaels camera video & digital on Saturday 13 October.
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June 06, 2018
Impressive 24-200mm1 F2.8 – F4.5 high-magnification ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, yet sacrifices none of the pocket-size portability speed capabilities and high image quality that has become the hallmark of Sony’s RX100 lineup.
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May 31, 2018
Once you get familiar with your new camera and kit lens, the obvious question is “Which lens do I need next?”.
With all the major manufacturers having a very wide range of lenses in their line and so many great options from the third party brands it is understandable that you might find it hard to plan what to buy next.
The simple answer — get a Nifty Fifty (50mm). Here are 7 key reasons why...
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May 24, 2018
Hazy photos are a very common occurrence and can be caused by a wide range of issues, the most common being heat haze and foggy weather conditions.
Adobe Lightroom and the Camera RAW Plugin for Photoshop come to the rescue of hazy photos with a simple slider, appropriately named Dehaze.
Similar functions are available in most major editing applications.
Let’s see the Dehaze tool in action with some hazy photos in need of repair.
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May 18, 2018
To everyone who made it to michaels for Melbourne's Photo Show 12 May, thank you for coming and supporting our growing community of photographers, enthusiasts and friends. Melbourne's Photo Show wouldn't be the same without your energy and contributions.
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April 20, 2018
Like everything in photography, the number of megapixels needed is dependant on what you plan to do with your images. As a general rule for most enthusiast photographers, 24 megapixels is more than enough for high quality printing and display on digital devices.
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April 13, 2018
The scope of updated, improved or new features vary by model, but as always Fujifilm continues to deliver innovation with their firmware updates to the owners of their range of cameras.
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April 12, 2018
Following up on the original Pocket Cinema Camera released in 2013, the new 4k version brings a wealth of great features to the line.
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April 11, 2018
Lithium batteries have replaced almost all of the competing rechargeable battery technologies across nearly every product segment from mobile phones to electric cars.
It is important to note that many usage factors can both extend or decrease the life of a lithium battery.
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April 04, 2018
GoPro reacts to an action camera market is now awash in choice and often overwhelmed with features. Many users still want a premium product from the leading action camera brand, but don’t require the higher resolution modes of the latest models. The simple fact is 4k video requires so much more storage and post production effort that it is often not used even when the feature is available. GoPro has obviously noticed that there is a still a market for an action camera at a great price without features many users don’t need.
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April 04, 2018
Macro shooters now have a very affordable new option for capturing the miniature with the introduction of the Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens.
Designed for both full frame and APS-C sensors in all the major mounts, this lens is bound to be of interest to both new and well seasoned macro photographers.
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April 04, 2018
Like many types of specialised photography, macro photography brings with it a whole new set of challenges and often requires some unique tools and skills that are completely different than what we would use in standard photography.
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March 27, 2018
Photography is all about light but all too often it is not available naturally. So, how do we create our own light to achieve the results we're looking for?
For still photography, we have the choice of using continuous or flash lighting while for video we have to use continuous lighting.
So what is the difference between these 2 types of lights?
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March 23, 2018
Shaky video footage is such a huge problem that completely new technologies are being constantly created and refined to help users capture the smoothest and most cinematic footage possible. The modern gimbal is a perfect example of new technology to the rescue!
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March 19, 2018
Join Olympus Product Expert Karl Ludik at michaels this Wednesday 21st of March from 12 noon to 2pm and get your Olympus E-M1 MARK II Upgraded to the Latest Firmware.
We will also have all the latest Olympus Fast Primes on hand for you to check out while your camera is updated. This set of 3 ultra fast f/1.2 series lenses at 17mm, 25mm and 45mm are the perfect addition to the E-M1 Mark II shooter's kit.
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March 09, 2018
Sigma continues to expand their impressive collection of Art Prime lenses with the introduction of the new 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro | Art and 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art Lenses for Canon EF, Nikon F and Sigma SA mounts.
But the even bigger news is the announcement that all 9 Art primes will be coming soon to the Sony E-mount. This will include the 2 new Art primes above and the 7 previously released Art prime lenses.
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March 09, 2018
PENTAX have updated their flagship model, the K-1 full frame 36MP DSLR to a new Mark II version. This latest version has major updates to the sensor sensitivity and accelerator unit promising better image quality and shooting performance.
With a top sensitivity of ISO 819200, the K-1 Mark II expands the creative boundaries of high-resolution digital SLR photography.
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March 09, 2018
Tokina kicks off their new 'Opera' series of lenses designed for high-spec full-frame DSLR cameras with a pair of fast 50mm f/1.4 models for Canon and Nikon.
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March 08, 2018
Panasonic extends their reach with the new 50-200mm high-end variable aperture zoom for the Micro Four Thirds System. Top tier build quality and compact size in a weather resistant design create the perfect sports/wildlife zoom.
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March 08, 2018
Tamron has announced a new constant aperture high speed f/2.8 standard zoom lens for the full frame Sony E-mount mirrorless system. This new lens will feature outstanding image quality and enable the photographer to create beautiful background blur while isolating their subject.
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