There’s never been a better time to invest in a digital camera for the holidays. Summer is right around the corner; days of beach trips, music festivals, lounging around on hot days, barbeques and Christmas parties. Summer is the archetypical Australian season, often bringing out the best of our climate. It’s a time for catching up with friends, family and enjoying the heat. If you want to make this summer special, you’ll want to capture the memories for the future - why not invest in a summer camera to keep a record of your adventures?

To keep your camera functioning well into the season, you’ll want to get it serviced. The constant heat and humidity of the Australian summer can take its toll on delicate camera components, causing zoom lenses to become sluggish or even causing the camera to malfunction. Kirk’s Camera Supply can service cameras to get them in prime condition for summer.

Kirk’s Camera Supply stocks a great number of cameras perfectly suited to the summer months. Many of these are highly portable, so you can slip them in your handbag or backpack and take them everywhere you go. Take, for example, the Panasonic DMC-TZ20. This comes complete with a nifty GPS tagging feature so you can find out exactly where your photos were taken in the future! It’s compact form factor, high image quality and touch screen make it perfect for taking on trips.

Ruggedness is important when choosing a camera for summer. You’ll want it to survive the wear and tear of on-the-go use, all whilst providing great performance and ease-of-use. The Olympus E-P3 combines top notch build quality with old school looks - with the trend towards all things ‘retro’, it’ll be sure to make you a hit this summer!

You’ll need accessories if you want to get your digital camera ready for the coming summer. Don’t stress out about filling your old camera SD cards - buy a few new ones to keep on hand. You’ll never need to worry about getting too ‘snap happy’ again! Not only will they provide you with all the storage space you need for high-quality images, but their fast transfer speeds make it a breeze to get your images on to your hard disk.

Let’s not forget about camcorders - you’ll want to make some great home movies this summer! We carry all manner of camcorders and accessories, including discs, memory cards and even tapes. A portable camera tripod will make shooting footage even easier - some of our models can even fit in your handbag and work great for still cameras too!

Kirk’s Camera Supply carries everything you need to keep your summer memories intact. From great compact cameras to camcorders, SD cards to tripods and beyond, we’re your one-stop-shop for all your holiday camera needs. Get ready for summer and talk to a Kirk’s sales consultant today!

Kirk’s Camera Supply is run by a passionate team of camera enthusiasts. We believe in supplying you with a top-notch product that is appropriate for your needs. We would never force a product upon you that you don’t need. Customer service is a priority, and we at Kirk’s Camera Supply try to assist customers in their purchases wherever possible. We are always happy to give advice about the products that we stock and photography in general.
Part of our dedication to customer service is offering two distinct purchasing outlets. The first you have already discovered, as our website is an important conduit for conducting business. Our other outlet is our physical store in Ringwood, where our stock is stored. Having two modes of sales allows the customer flexibility in their purchase. Customers can purchase from their home, after reading our articles online, or come in to the store to ask questions prior to finalising their decision.
We prize contact with our customers. Talking in person allows for feedback, so we know where we can improve.

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With the vast range of digital cameras available these days, deciding which one to buy can be a daunting task. The field is constantly changing, with technical specifications constantly exceeding and prices often dropping. Navigating the world of digital photography is made easy at Kirk’s. We carry the major brands of cameras and accessories for the professional, the amateur and the home user. Choosing a camera is made easy by our friendly staff, who aim to get you the model that you need and want, one  suited to your needs and budget.

As technology is always moving at an incomparable rate, the fine line between the professional photographer and the dilettante is growing thinner all the time. Cameras with excellent capabilities and functions, allowing the user to take high-quality shots, are getting cheaper all the time. This has been particularly noticeable with the advent of the Digital SLR (DSLR). These, with their often interchangeable lenses, offer a kind of image quality previously only obtained by professional photographers. DSLRs have gotten less expensive as time has gone on, now catering to the burgeoning ‘prosumer’ demographic of photographers. Often, these are amateurs whose desire for better image quality can now be gratified with the low-cost DSLR. Kirk’s Camera Supply cater for all photographer skills levels, stocking both high- and mid-range DSLRs at affordable prices.

Kirk’s Camera Supply prides itself on providing photography solutions for all kinds of photographer, from the home user, to the amateur, to the professional. You can browse our extensive range on our website, or send an email to one of our staff. We are always happy to oblige with questions. Alternatively, feel free to drop into our store and take a look at our range in person today!

The Fuji Finepix F300EXR allows you the ability to have the power of 15X zoom and 24mm Super-wide angle in your pocket with its compact, but uncompromising design. This professional camera holds all the cutting-edge features, but with the versatility of a small household digital camera.

12.0 Megapixel Super CCD EXR
Fujinon 15x Optical Zoom
Hybrid AF
Intelligent Image Stabilization
Motion Panorama 360
High contrast 3.0 LCD - 160 Degree ultra-wide view of 460,000-pixel resolution
Photo Book Assist
Dog/Cat Detection & Baby Auto Shutter
Tracking Auto Focus
Super Intelligent Flash
EXR Auto - Extreme Point-and-Shoot
Film Simulation Mode
Pro Focus Mode
Accessories Included

For a fantastic family camera, with a professional edge, the Fuji Finepix F300EXR is the way to go. Visit Kirks Cameras in store or give them a call for a friendly, helpful staff team who will give the right advice on your new camera!

The Canon PowerShot G12 delivers top-quality images with a 10.0 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CCD sensor which offers users extreme capabilities in low lighting. With this camera you will not only capture amazing still images, but also amazing High Definition movies.

10.0 Megapixels with high sensitivity CCD
28mm wide angle lens
Optical Hybrid Image Stabilizer
Genuine Canon 5x Optical Zoom lens
RAW recording
DiG!C 4 Processor
Intelligent Auto
Intelligent Contrast Correction
Servo AF/AE
ISO 3200
Low Light Mode
2.8” Vari-angle LCD screen (High resolution 461,000 dots)
1cm macro shooting
Dedicated ISO and Exposure Dials
Multiple Aspect Ratios
High Dynamic Range photography
Full creative control
Digital Photo Professional software
Optional accessories including a range of speedlites and remote switch
High Definition Movie recording at 1280×720

If you are looking for professional performance in a compact body that offers complete manual control, look no further. The Canon PowerShot G12 will deliver, and so will Kirks Cameras Melbourne, with specialist help and advice. Call or come in-store and make the right choice!

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 comes packed full of features and is now released to the Photography world. This camera has a very sleek design, and is extremely comfortable when taking snapshots, with quality that speaks for itself. The outstanding manually controlled camera is a fantastic advantage of the FZ40, making it stand out against similar cameras on the market. The Panasonic FZ40 is a feature-packed, hybrid digital camera.

14.1-megapixel High-resolution CCD
Powerful 24x Optical Zoom
3.0-inch, 230,000-dot High-resolution LCD
25-600mm f/2.8-5.2 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens
HD Movie in AVCHD Lite
iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode
32x Intelligent Zoom / 50.6x Extra Optical Zoom
Fast Start-up Time
Short Release Time Lag
POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) – Shake Detection
Face Detection AF/AE with Face Recognition
Intelligent Resolution Technology
High Quality Sound
Intuitive Manual Control and Creative Option Featuring My Color Mode

Wether you are starting out doing some personal photography at home, or a professional photographer, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 is perfect for you! Drop in or call Kirks Cameras Melbourne for expert advice on this and many more cameras!

Kirk’s Camera Supply has built their reputation on customer satisfaction. Creating not only a store to buy the items they want or need, but a place where their customers can have their questions answered by skilled, knowledgeable and friendly staff is why their customers return again and again.

At Kirk’s Camera Supply, they do more than just sell cameras. They offer an incredible range of extra services for their customers:

• Digital Photography Training Courses
• Camera Repairs
• Memory Card Recovery
• Media Transfer and Duplication
• Photo Printing
• Insurance Quotations

When purchasing your new DSLR camera, it is important that you know what you need, and for what purpose you need it. Every single lens camera bought in a kit - whether digital or standard - comes with a ‘Kit Lens’. However, for our eager photographers, this kit lens may not be quite what you’re after - you may need to investigate your options of purchasing a specialty lens.

What is a ‘Kit Lens’? A kit lens is a starter lens sold bundled with a DSLR or SLR camera. It is generally an reasonably inexpensive lens, with basic qualities, but perfect for a beginner photographer. The kit lens you receive most likely will be a zoom lens, ranging from medium wide-angle to mild telephoto. Some higher end or more expensive DLSRs will not come with a kit lens, as they are expected to be bought separetly.

For a photographer looking to capture a specific style of image, a specialty lens may be the way to go. Specialty lenses are typically broken down into five categories - fast, fish-eye, wide, lensbaby and tilt and shift. A brief knowledge of each can assist you in making a decision.

A fast lens enables you to shoot in low light without compromising your shutter speed, and you can shoot extremely shallow depth of field. Many photographers love shooting landscapes and group shots - a wide lens is perfect, giving you the option of capturing a broad image. Effectively, a fish-eye lens is a super wide lens without the geometric correction - meaning that the edges of the image distort to fit the image in. The lensbaby is mounted onto the end of a bellows, allowing you to tilt the lens to change the centre of focus and create a smeared effect. Finally, the element of a tilt and shift lens can be moved side to side and up and down.

So, when you buy your DSLR camera, you need to know whether to purchase purely the body of the camera, or also the kit lens. Kirk’s Cameras in Ringwood are more than happy to advise you, and point you in the right direction, so come in and visit our team!

Every piece of technology has a life span - some cameras will last years and years without a glitch, others will die within a few months or years. Accidents do happen - all it takes is a small drop to fracture the screen or dint the body. Or that awful moment when a glass of wine is knocked and liquid seeps into the inners of your camera. So, the question is, do you repair or buy new?

Nowadays, cameras are a household item - one that can be bought in any price range, with any level of quality. It is far less common to have a camera repaired, due to these low prices and options of brand new exciting functions and abilities. Digital cameras are updated more and more frequently, so often it is not advised to repair a camera that is three years old or more.

Deciding whether to buy new or repair is very dependent on the damage done to the camera. Repair costs for a digital camera can range from $150 to $400 or more, and a repairman can charge up to $120 per hour, plus GST, and your camera generally will be returned to you in one month. Five years ago, camera companies were sending out three to four cameras a week to be repaired, however now, this number has significantly dropped back to one - if that.

Warranty is always an issue when it comes to repairing or replacing. Thinking in advance is always a smart idea - when purchasing the original camera, consider buying from a dealer who supplies an Australian Manufacturing Warranty, and be sure to ask all the right questions. Ordering your digital camera online is always risky, some websites can easily void the warranty due to being an unauthorised seller.

The best option for your battered camera is to have it examined by a specialist - determine the issue, and the cost to repair. With such a huge, diverse range of cameras on the market, why choose to repair when you could upgrade for a similar price? You can easily build your own opinion when researching more camera resources.

Give Kirk’s Cameras a call, or come in down to our Ringwood store, and ask our fantastic team for some advice!