Many of our customers come in looking for a digital SLR camera, and find that it is too much of a jump from point-and-shoot style cameras. Nikon has released it’s Coolpix L100 digital camera, which is an exciting and suprising alternative to purchasing a DSLR if you’re not quite ready. Let’s look at what is captivating about this brand new camera…

The Nikon Coolpix L100 features the freedom of a 15x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, enabling you to get incredibly close to your subject without distortion and in beautiful quality. Covering 28mm Wide-Angle to 420mm Super-Telephoto shooting, the lens’ broad focal range can readily handle everything from landscapes to tight close-ups. This feature alone enables avid entry-level photographers to adapt to a high-quality zoom lens effectively.

The Coolpix L100 also features a large 10.0 megapixel sensor, to help you capture images with rich, high quality results. An optimised processing system has been introduced to produce fine details and subtle tones, delivering quick response time. A new Sport Continuous Mode can take as many as 30 consecutive pictures at the speed of 13 frames per second.

So, if you are looking to further your skills and take some awesome shots, come on in to Kirk’s and we will arrange a demonstration of the Coolpix L100 just for you today!

Kirk’s Cameras encounter many people purchasing their first Digital SLR (DSLR) Camera. Many come to our Melbourne based store asking for a DSLR to help them take magnifcent quality photos. What a number of people are not aware of is that it is not only your DSLR camera that will help you on your way to becoming a great photographer, it is also your lens.

There are several different types of lenses, with many different abilities and functions. For photographers who are keen being on the move, their is the Fixed Focal Length Lens. This lens has a ‘no zoom’ capability - meaning that to zoom in and out your must come closer to or move further away from your subject. In contast, a Zoom Lens enables the photographer to zoom in and out quickly and simply, bringing more or less of your chosen image into view.

Want a photo of that tiny butterfly with all it’s beautiful markings? You’re after a Macro Lens. This lens gives you the advantage of taking extremely close up images, with fantastic definition and quality. If you wish to take a photo of a wide expanse, such as 180 degrees, you will need a Fisheye Lens. A cirular Fisheye Lens can give a rounded effect to the image, if that is what you desire.

Finally, there is a Lens Doubler, which is a lens that is added to another lens. So, if you have a 50mm lens on your DSLR and you add a Lens Doubler, you will wind up with a 100mm lens. When you come on down to Kirk’s cameras be sure to speak to our experienced staff about your specific needs, and we will find you the perfect lens to match not only your camera, but also your photo!