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!

When you are looking to capture some of life’s most precious moments, the Nikon D3100 provides photography that can create an ever-lasting memory.  This camera is a simple, yet powerful DSLR which provides you with surprisingly superb results. The Nikon D3100 caters for all occasions, from taking the occasional snapshot, to composing full HD movies.

DX-format, 14.2 effective megapixel CMOS image sensor
EXPEED 2 - Nikon’s new image processing engine
ISO sensitivity 100-3200 (expandable to ISO 12800 equivalent)
Active D-Lighting - Beautiful balancing of light and shade
Picture Control - Customizing images before the shot
Guide Mode - The sure way to obtain desired results
Scene Modes - Your short cut to expected results
Scene Auto Selector - Letting D3100 decide the best mode to match the scene
Help function - One-touch access to in-camera assistance
Info display format - Choose the view that’s right for you
D-Movie - Breathtaking full HD 1080p movies [NEW]
Live View - Live View with new AF modes and large 7.5-cm (3-in.) monitor
AF Mode for Live View and Movie Shooting - New autofocus (AF) modes help capture moving subjects
AF-area modes for live view and movies - Four modes to capture subject
11-point AF system - Quick, accurate autofocus ready for the decisive moment
Advanced white balance control - More natural whites
Built-in pop-up flash - Additional light whenever needed
Convenient and powerful Speedlight SB-400 (sold separately)
Scene Recognition System - Intelligent operation in any setting
Ample image and movie editing functions - In-camera image and movie editing
High-performance NIKKOR lenses - The right choice for amazing photos and full HD movies.
Nikon’s original VR system - Less camera-shake blur in images and viewfinder
Compact and lightweight - Easy operation and take-anywhere portability
Continuous 3 fps shooting - Catch the decisive moment
Eye-Fi support - Transfer photos and movies wirelessly

Searching for Simplicity, Power and Top of the range Technology? This Camera has it all, and more. To be fully informed about a majority of different cameras and have professional advice, Go no further than Kirks Cameras for all your Camera needs, call or visit in-store now!

Nothing is more frustrating than having to search for a filter or a lens brush. Keeping all of your photography equipment organized will allow you to find exactly what you need without wasting valuable time. Kirk’s Camera Supply has a wide assortment of camera cases to keep all your needed equipment organized and right where you can easily find it.

Kirk’s knows that every photographer has their preference when it comes to the equipment that they use; they also know that applies to the type and size of camera bag.

• Snoot Bags
• Compact Carrying Cases
• Shoulder Bags
• SLR Camera Bags and Backpacks
• Sling Cases
• Video Bags
• Lens Cases
• Hard Cases
• Even several with rollers

Nikon has proudly annouced that NASA has placed an order for eleven Nikon D3S digital SLR cameras along with seven AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lenses to be used for intricate photographic documentation. The camera and lenses will be carried on the Space Shuttle and used to photograph activities at the International Space Station (ISS) in the future.

The Nikon based equipment used at NASA has had no specific modifications; verifying that the products are diverse and of a high quality. Since 1971, Nikon has worked alongside NASA, supplying necessary equipment in order to capture the best images possible. To date, NASA has captured more than 700,000 photos using Nikon equipment that has been carried into space. 

So, if you are on the hunt for a camera that wil capture each and every fine detail at the best quality, the team at Kirk’s Cameras incourages you to come on in to our Ringwood store and have a look at the Nikon D3S today!

Hard to imagine that one camera could really entice both enthusiasts with deep pockets and a desire to step up to the big time, and professionals looking for a lighter-weight, secondary camera to complement their existing top-of-the-line Nikon D3.

And yet, that’s exactly what the new Nikon D700 achieves. The D700, due out in late July, represents Nikon’s second FX-format camera. The first FX model, the Nikon D3, costs $5000; by comparison, the new D700 is a bargain at $3000 for the body only. Rival Canon also has a full-frame (the equivalence to the FX-format) camera, the Canon EOS 5D; however, that model has not been updated for several years.

The D700, meanwhile, boasts an impressive array of specs–all housed in a compact body (compact, at least, as compared with the Nikon D3 and Canon 1D Mark IIIs of the world). Nikon describes this model as being slightly bigger than its midrange D300; it’s also slightly heavier, too.

The D700 distinguishes itself by including so many of the high-end features of the D3–starting with the D3’s 12.1 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor. Nikon says the sensor’s large pixel size promotes low signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range. The D700 will also have the same ISO range (up to ISO 6400, and beyond, to 25,600), the same scene recognition system, Active D-Lighting in-camera editing, and the same 51 point autofocus system as found on the D3.

This model adds Nikon’s multi-pronged sensor cleaning system to reduce the build-up of dust on the sensor; the D3 lacked this feature. The D700 can shoot at up to 5 frames per second for full resolution JPEGs; the shutter carries a rating for 150,000 shots (the D3’s rating is double that).

The new D700 also has improved on the D3 and D300’s Live View functionality by adding a useful Virtual Horizon level indicator. The Virtual Horizon senses when the camera is off-axis and guides you through straightening the camera vis-à-vis the horizon.

Source:  blogs.pcworld.com

TOKYO, May 8, 2008—Four Canon products were recognized with “Best Product 2008″ awards by the prestigious Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), representing 30 photography and imaging magazines across 13 European countries.

The Canon PIXMA MP970 (PIXUS MP970 in Japan) inkjet all-in-one was selected as “Best Multifunction Photo Printer in Europe 2008.” Summing up the appeal of the PIXMA MP970 in just four words—”Photos and more besides!”—the judges highlighted the model’s use of seven inks in separate cartridges for “natural color rendition,” and Canon’s 9,600 x 2,400 dpi FINE printhead, which ensures “superb photo quality in terms of color reproduction, detail and sharpness.”

The judges crowned the Canon CanoScan 8800F as “Best Flatbed Photo Scanner in Europe 2008.” The TIPA jury noted that the 4,800 x 9,600 dpi CanoScan 8800F, capable of scanning up to twelve 35mm slides or negatives at a time, “provides consumers with a solution for all photo archiving needs.” The scanner also earned kudos for its Film Automatic Retouching and Enhancement (FARE) Level 3 technology, which corrects for the effects of dust, scratches, color fading and graininess, and high-luminance white LED lamp, which “virtually eliminates warm-up time and allows for scanning to begin instantaneously from its sleep mode.”

Winners of TIPA’s European Photo & Imaging Awards are selected annually from among the photo and imaging products launched in Europe during the previous 12 months from June to May. Canon products have been recognized for excellence with multiple awards spanning both input and output devices. An awards ceremony for the 2008 winners will be held on September 23 during this year’s Photokina fair in Cologne, Germany.

Source: canon.com