Category Archives: Camera Advice and Maintenance

Kirk’s Camera Supply – More Than Just Cameras!

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Despite our name, we offer more than just cameras! We stock a full range of accessories and printing materials for all your photographic needs. Whether it’s tripods, photo paper, shutter remotes, camera cases, camera batteries, digital storage media or professional equipment such as filters and light meters, we’ve got your needs covered.

Far more than just a camera store, Kirk’s prides itself on offering quality, personalised advice and assistance with your photographic purchases. If you’re looking to pick the digital still camera or video camera that’s right for you, we can help. If you’re stumped by a photographic problem, or just want to get the most out of your camera, we can help as well!

At Kirk’s, we provide many useful services in addition to our camera sales. We do affordable photo prints, digital media recovery, media transfer and duplication, camera repairs and even insurance quotes for those whose cameras are lost, stolen or damaged. Our training courses are also great for learning how to get the best quality shots and go further with your camera skills.

With many years of quality service and excellent range, Kirk’s is the name to trust for your next camera or camera accessory purchase. We have a quality range of photographical supplies for the professional and everyday photographer, all at an affordable price. We’re passionate about all things photography – so you know you’ll be getting the best advice there is to offer!

 

The advantages of buying a digital camera in a real camera shop, with face to face advice from a real camera expert in Melbourne

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Buying a digital camera can be a tricky business. With so many different brands and models on the market, it can be difficult to know where to start. There’s a wealth of information available on the internet, from reviews of models to articles explaining how to find the best digital camera for you. If you’re serious about your next digital camera, it pays to put in the ‘hard yards’ and choose the right one.

However, the breadth of technical information on the internet can be daunting, and many of us simply don’t have the time to figure out what specifications mean! That’s where Kirk’s Camera Supply’s expert sales team comes in. With specialist advice available in-store, choosing your next digital camera is easy as 1-2-3. Taking into account your needs and budget, one of our sales representatives will help you decide from our vast range of digital SLRs and compact digital cameras.

Not only are our staff more than happy to help you find your perfect camera, they can assist you with finding useful camera accessories and ways to create photo prints. Face-to-face advice is becoming harder to find with the advent of the online shop and cameras in department stores. The personal touch makes all the difference.

The Canon 5D Mk III – More Highlights

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In our ‘first look’ review of Canon’s new EOS, we focused on the 5D Mk III’s features and our first impressions regarding its feel and physical build. Now, we get down to business and sample the Mk III’s photographic capabilities, offering a direct comparison with its predecessor, the Mk II.

As would be expected with a Canon EOS, picture quality is superb all round. Using the Automatic shooting mode, colours are evenly balanced, images are of great clarity and lighting dynamics are well captured. Compared to the Mk II, the Mk III has a slightly greater dynamic range, capturing highlights before a slightly higher roll off which is just noticeable enough to supply your images with just that bit more ‘sheen’.

The Mark III’s new AF (autofocus) system is similar to that of Canon’s flagship EOS model, the ID X. This is great news for enthusiasts who would like capture quality approaching that of professional cameras at a more reasonable price and with greater ease of use. The Mk III’s AF is comprised of 61 points (41 cross-type). This allows for exceptional focusing ability with a minimum of effort on behalf of the photographer. Photographs with multiple subjects and significant difference in foreground and background can now be attained with ease on the Mk III. The AF system in the Mk III offers improvements over the Mk II, providing far better performance in certain lighting conditions.

The images produced by the Mk III are slightly larger than those of the Mk II and at higher ISOs, of somewhat greater sharpness. All in all the Canon EOS 5D Mk III offers astounding value for those who desire quality approaching the 1D X, but without the price tag. Enthusiasts and entry-level professionals alike will get the most out of this new offering from Canon, available at Kirk’s Camera Supply.

Get Your Camera Ready This Summer!

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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!

Online and Physical Camera Service

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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.

For more information contact Kirks Cameras

Pro or Consumer?

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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!

Fuji Finepix F300EXR product specifications

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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!

Canon PowerShot G12 information

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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!

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 new camera short review

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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

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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
Their knowledgeable staff will answer your questions and help you to understand the features of your new camera, offer advice on how to capture the perfect shot or advise you on accessories to help you get the most out of your picture taking experience.
If you have been searching for personalized service, where they will come to know you by name- Kirk’s Camera Supply is the place to go.
At Kirk’s Camera Supply, they carry items to cater to a variety of customers, and not just cameras.
  • Binoculars
  • Nightvision
  • Printers and Scanners
  • Telescopes and much more.
Be sure to check their website for specials or their nice selection of clearance cameras and lenses available at deep discount prices, that are sure to fit your budget.
With a wide selection of products; a variety of payment options; convenient store hours; knowledgeable, friendly staff who are ready to help with all your needs- Visit Kirk’s Camera Supply at their easy to find location, 86 Maroondah Highway in Ringwood today or call them at (03) 9870 4644 today.