Does My Kit Fit? Airport Security

We caught up with multi-award-winning Guardian Sport Photographer Tom Jenkins over the summer and took a look at what gear he fits in his Airport Security:

Here’s what Tom says:

This is the typical kit I take to a football match. Layout is as follows anti-clockwise from top left:

1/ 24-70mm 2.8
2/ underneath hidden 70-200mm 2.8 on top SB900 flash and 1.4 converter.
3/ mini tripod head (for remote), 28mm 2.8 for remote
4/ D4
5/ D3s, D3, spare battery
6/ 500mm f4 with on top mini tripod legs and pocket wizards.

For a football match I would also take another D3 body plus 300mm f2.8 in a laptop bag with my mac. Waterproof gear goes in front pocket of Airport Security along with stool. Monopod down the side of the bag.

Tom is offering a Masterclass to Fixation customers, in London.  He’ll be sharing his techniques and ideas, inspiration and creative drive, as well as suggesting essential tools for creating the perfect image of the greatest sporting moments.

Tom took this photo of Oscar Pistorius, South African paralympic runner at the Olympic Stadium, Stratford, London.

To see more of Tom’s images, see his page on the Fixation Gallery.

You will also be able to find more of his work here: www.guardian.co.uk and www.observer.co.uk

ABOUT TOM:

I started being a professional sports photographer in 1989. For the vast majority of the time since I have worked for The Guardian and The Observer newspapers. Of the many international events I have covered probably the 5 World Cups and 3 Olympics stand out as the highlights. As a lover of sport and photography it has to be the best job in the world! One of the best pieces of advice given to me right at the start of my career was to ‘get yourself down to Fixation. They will sort it out!’. Ever since I have relied on them to fix my gear (be it Nikon, Canon then Nikon again!) and find me new equipment. Quite possibly I couldn’t do my job without the back-up I get from everyone at Fixation.

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The Masterclass will be on Tuesday the 4th of December from 6:30pm.

Tickets are strictly limited to 35 delegates for this very special evening.

Ticket price of £45 will entitle you to a signed copy of Tom’s new book “In the Moment” (cover price £30) as well as access to a whole raft of very special discounts on the kit that Tom uses on a day-to-day basis including:

ThinkTank Photo, Pocket Wizard, Aquatech, Lastolite, Manfrotto, and more… plus special offers on Nikon Pro gear and accessories!

Fixation will also have a free draw for a pair of official Nikon London 2012 Binoculars, and of course, we’ll be inviting you to share some seasonal refreshments to celebrate an inspirational evening!

Call Fixation on: 020 7582 3294 to reserve your place, or email jonny@fixationuk.com

You can purchase “In the Moment” from Fixation or from The Guardian

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Click here for more info on the Airport Security v2.0

Focus-on-Imaging 2011 on 6th-9th March 2011

FOCUS ON IMAGING 2011

Snapperstuff is exhibiting Think Tank Photo and Orbis at the Focus on Imaging 2011 show.

BUT… WE HAVE MOVED… WE ARE NOW ON:

STAND L 3

Days: Sunday – Wednesday

Dates: 6th – 9th March 21010

Venue: Stand L3, Halls 9 & 10,  NEC, Birmingham

Hope to see you there !

the gadget scientist – photographing children

Here’s some simple tips from The Gadget Scientist on how to shoot better portraits of kids:

The Gadget Scientist is a visual & easy to read Guide to using your Digital Camera whatever the size. This guide has been written for both point-and-shoot compact and DSLR cameras. Containing 216 pages this guide is packed full of hundreds of easy to understand colour illustrations and photos.

• Did you received a new camera for Christmas and not sure how to work it?

• Know someone who wants know how to use their digital camera to take better pictures?

• Are you feeling a bit lost or disappointed with your holiday and family photos?

• If so, I think we have the answer !

The Gadget Scientist Guide to Using Your Digital Camera will help you take better pictures:

• identify the buttons, dials and settings on your camera
• take better photos even with AUTO mode
• use advanced camera settings
• fix common photo mistakes
• learn tips and tricks used by professional photographers
• enjoy taking photos

When can I buy it? www.snapperstuff.com

The Gadget Scientist – review in Pixel Magazine

Pixel Magazine review The Gadget Scientist in their product news section…

The Gadget Scientist is a comprehensive handbook that covers key points that will be useful for the user picking up a digital camera for the first time right through to the enthusiast who wants to learn to make the most of their camera’s features.

• Download the full article here

• Follow The Gadget Scientist Blog

• Great Xmas gift

• Buy now from Snapperstuff

Lighting The Gadget Scientist

Ian Pack and Paul Noble are working with Mark Burton – author of The Gadget Scientist™ – to produce a series of videos to promote his superb book.

Ian has blogged about the lighting set up they have used: “See how I developed the lighting for Mark’s PTC (Piece To Camera) shot in Paul’s studio. I chose to use Rosco Lightpads exclusively because they are quick to set up, energy efficient, daylight colour balanced and cool running so consequently do not cook the talent!”

Mark Burton author of The Gadget Scientist

Read more about the lighting set up here: LIGHTING THE GADGET SCIENTIST™

Click here to get a copy of The Gadget Scientist™

Snapperstuff on stand 49 at the Canon Pro Photo Solutions Show 2010

Snapperstuff are exhibiting the latest from Think Tank Photo, Orbis

and The Gadget Scientist on STAND 49 at the Canon:

26 October 2010 – from 10 am to 7pm
27 October 2010 – from 10 am to 5pm
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH

We’ll have the new Think Tank Photo Sling-O-Matics, Logistics Manager, Hydrophobia 300-600 v2, Retrospective and Multimedia ranges on show, as well as the Orbis ring flash.

Award winning photojournalist and multimedia expert Edmond Terakopian and Snapperstuff’s newest member of the team Angus Thomson, as well as founder Helen Atkinson will be on hand to answer all your questions on our gear.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Gadget Scientist – Geeks Tech Review

Geeks Tech review of The Gadget Scientist Guide to Using Your Digital Camera – both compact and DSLR cameras:

For more info click here: The Gadget Scientist