http://www.kirkscameras.com.au/resources Tips and Tricks for Camera Enthusiasts Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:57:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. ... http://www.kirkscameras.com.au/resources/get-your-camera-ready-this-summer/ Looking for a compact, colourful camera to take with you on trips? The new DMC-TZ20 may be just what you need. With its 24mm Leica lens and 14.1 megapixel MOS sensor, the DMC-TZ20 produces quality images at a price far lower than comparable DSLRs. It can even shoot up to ... http://www.kirkscameras.com.au/resources/panasonic-dmc-tz20/ What's the first thing that you notice about the Olympus E-P3? It looks so old-school! Mimicking the design of older cameras with its sturdy build quality, the newest member of Olympus's E-P line boasts several useful features not found on its predecessor. First and foremost, the E-P3 features a built-in ... http://www.kirkscameras.com.au/resources/olympus-e-p3-camera-review/ Panasonic's DMC-GF3 comfortably straddles the top of the line when it comes to compact digital cameras. Based around the same 12 megapixel sensor as its predecessor the GF2, the DMC-GF3 is capable of some pretty stunning images for its size. Where it improves upon the GF2 is its processor - ... http://www.kirkscameras.com.au/resources/panasonic-dmc-gf3-compact-digital-camera/ A highly compact and lightweight camcorder, the SDR-S71 improves upon its predecessor the SDR-S50 by offering dedicated SD Card recording. SD Cards are readily available, fast and inexpensive, and accessible by nearly all modern computers for home video editing. The SDR-S71 also includes special features that allow you to produce ... http://www.kirkscameras.com.au/resources/panasonic-sdr-s71/ Who knew that HD cameras could get this tiny? And 3D-capable, to boot? The HDC-SD900 is one of Panasonic's most recent additions to the burgeoning field consumer HD camcorders. Boasting Panasonic's high-sensitivity 3MOS image system, this little machine packs 11.49 million effective motion image pixels of excellence into its slender ... http://www.kirkscameras.com.au/resources/panasonic-hdc-sd900/ Lenses are essential tools for enthusiast and professional photographers. The ability to change lenses permits all kinds of opportunities for the photographer, allowing them to capture quality images that would be difficult with just the one, standard lens. The Canon 100mm F 2.8 L Macro Lens is part of Canon’s prestigious ... http://www.kirkscameras.com.au/resources/canon-100mm-f-28-l-macro-camera-lens/ Filters are an important part of the photographer’s arsenal. Whether you are a professional or an enthusiastic amateur, filters are essential for achieving a variety of effects. Cokin Filters, made in France, are amongst the best filters for photographic use. Their reliability and versatility make them excellent additions to the ... http://www.kirkscameras.com.au/resources/cokin-camera-lens-filters/ The new EOS 1100D from Canon is their latest entry-level digital SLR, packing all of the features one might expect from Canon into an affordable unit. Successor to the 1000D, the 1100D features HD video recording and high performance still shooting improving upon its predecessor. The 1100D’s 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor ... http://www.kirkscameras.com.au/resources/canon-1100d/ Canon’s new EOS 600D digital SLR is an attractive entry-level/enthusiast camera suited for a wide range of applications.  A model up from the hard-to-top 550D model, the 600D includes such improvements as a swivelling screen for multi-angle viewing and Full HD video recording. Wireless flash control and additional filters complete ... http://www.kirkscameras.com.au/resources/canon-eos-600d/