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Bigger Picture Roadshow WOKING & EASTBOURNE

snapperstuff — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:59:04 +0000

BiggerPictureRoadshow.co.uk

16 April 2013 – 10am to 4pm

H.G Wells Conference Centre
Church Street East
Woking
GU21 6HR

17 April 2013 – 10am to 4pm

The Kings Centre
27 Edison Road
Eastbourne
BN23 6PT

Filed under: Bigger Picture Roadshow, Event, FLM, Green Clean, Lightech, LumiQuest, Peak Design, Show, Snapperstuff, Think Tank Photo

LumiQuest Ready For Anything!

snapperstuff — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:33:16 +0000

25 years ago, Quest Couch and Heidi Kenny were operating Quest Productions, a company specialising in high-end corporate multimedia.

The still photography required for this type of work necessitated fast setups on location, under a variety of circumstances. These demands led to the development of the LumiQuest line of flash accessories.

“From our very first designs, the emphasis was on simple light modifiers that worked, rather than gimmicks that would sell.”

This mission has led to over 25 different devices designed to solve real lighting problems in the field.

“All of our light modifiers serve specific purposes by combining the photographers’ needs with the basic laws of physics to create simple, effective accessories that work. We continue to listen to photographers’ problems and share their vision … to help them create images that are beyond their wildest dreams.”

Find out why, for the past 25 years, the world’s top pros have trusted their work and reputation to LumiQuest?

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October 2010 saw the launch of the UltraStrap - the most secure non-adhesive flash accessory mounting strap ever manufactured.

Ultra Strap (below)

The patented marriage of neoprene and Velcro® loop results in a strap that applies a constant 3 lb. (1.36kg) tension to the flash with a non skid surface. The rugged UltraStrap attaches to most flashes in seconds to provide a secure attachment point for all LumiQuest accessories.

David Hobby (Strobist):

“LumiQuest is proud of their new Ultra Straps, and wants to put one of the stretchy, grippy mod mounts in every bag. Oh, and if you have not tried one of these yet, you are gonna like it.”

Joe McNally:

“The LumiQuest Ultra Strap is the most secure way of attaching a light shaper to a small flash I’ve come across … it really works …”

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2012 saw the launch of 3 new kits which include the FXtra compact gel holder & coloured gels as well as the UltraStrap:

Strobist® Kit (below)

Strobist® Kit offers the “go to” flash modifiers of David Hobby (www.strobist.com). Included in this Kit are the LumiQuest SoftBox III, FXtra and two UltraStraps.

Wedding / Event Kit (below)

Included in this kit are the LumiQuest Quik Bounce,FXtra and UltraStrap - which are the perfect trio for fast moving photographers covering weddings and events.

Location / Portrait Kit (below)

Compact enough to take on location, yet equally at home in your studio. The products included in this Kit offer the photographer many options for shooting portrait type work on location. The Kit includes the SoftBox III, Snoot XTR, FXtra and two UltraStraps.

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For 2013 the NEW…

READY FOR ANYTHING KIT (below) is here:

The NEW Ready For Anything Kit includes the ProMax System, FXtra (compact gel holder & gels) and UltraStrap.

Filed under: Accessories, Lighting, LumiQuest, Strobist

SWPP Societies 2013 Convention

snapperstuff — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 08:15:39 +0000

The SWPP Societies 2013 trade show is almost upon us!

Trade Show Dates and Opening Times
11-13 January 2013 – 10:00-17:00
New Venue Hilton London Metropole

For full information on the Societies’ 2013 Convention including tickets explained, seminar schedules, Big L Challenge, hotel layout plus more, please see the Societies’ 2013 Convention website: http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/

The SWPP 2013 show will be offering a broad range of learning opportunities designed to expand the proficiency of photographers and brings together a rich selection of talent within the photographic industry:

Masterclass Schedule

Location Seminars

Superclass Schedule

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Trade Show Exhibitor List

Snapperstuff will be exhibiting at the SWPP 2013 Trade show - Hilton London Metropole, 11-13 January, 10:00-17:00, King Suite, Stand K52, K53, K54!

We are proud to now represent the following brands, which we’ll have on display for you to check out:

Filed under: Bags, Capture Camera Clip, Event, FLM, Green Clean, Lightech, LumiQuest, Peak Design, Show, Snapperstuff, SWPP, Think Tank Photo

Does My Kit Fit? Airport Security

snapperstuff — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:00:40 +0000

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

Filed under: Books, Does my kit fit?, Event, Fixation, Photographer, Retailer, Roller Bags, Think Tank Photo

In Store Event @ Clifton Cameras

snapperstuff — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:27:56 +0000

In Store Event with Clifton Cameras

Friday 30 November 2012

from 9:30am to 5pm

Nikon will be showing off there new D600 and V2 and J2 compact system cameras at Clifton Cameras. There will be a large range of cameras and lenses on show to try out and Nikon representative will be on hand for any technical questions.

Along with Nikon, Snapperstuff will be in store showing the latest Think Tank Photo bags and demonstrating the awesome Think Tank bag system that is so popular with our customers.

We will also be demonstrating: Enlight Photo (frio, orbis, ioShutter), Peak Design (Capture Clip) & Green Clean (cleaning solutions)

On top of this there will be some fantastic exclusive offers available on the day.

SEE YOU THERE!

Filed under: Capture Camera Clip, Clifton Cameras, Enlight Photo, Event, Frio, In Store Event, ioShutter, Nikon, Orbis, Snapperweb, Think Tank Photo

Airport 4-Sight REVIEWS

snapperstuff — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:20:21 +0000

Check out these links to reviews of the Airport 4-Sight, the Think Tank Photo roller bag on 4 wheels:

Path-Tech review of the Airport 4-Sight on their trip to Havana, Cuba:

Photofocus mini review

The Photo Brigade review

Ellis Vener

Roll a mile on my wheels:

The Luminous Landscape discussion forum

Rob Galbraith

The Phoblographer by Peter Walkowiak

Peak Design tweet

The Shy Photographer

Ken Rockwell

Jim Fets reviews the Airport 4-Sight:

For full product information on the Airport 4-Sight – and where to buy in the UK & Ireland please click here

Filed under: Airport 4-Sight, Review, Road Test, Roller Bags, Think Tank Photo

Digital SLR Photography Awards the Think Tank Photo Streetwalker backpack

snapperstuff — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:30:13 +0000

Digital SLR Photography’s Editorial Team gave the Think Tank Photo StreetWalker their ‘Highly Rated’ award in their September 2012 issue!

Does my kit fit? Streetwalker

Rowenna Cox from Morris Photographic said:

I’m just kicking myself for not getting one earlier. The Streetwalker is such a lifesaver! It’s completely deceptive… Awesome stuff!

Here’s the gear I can fit’s into my Streetwalker:

Nikon D90

Lensbaby Composer

Tokina 100mm f2.8

Sigma 70-300mm f4 -5.6

Sigma 150-500mm f5 -6.3 ’the monster’

Sigma 10-20mm f4 -5.6

If I don’t take the Lensbaby, my Cokin P Series filter wallet will fit in there.

To see the full independent review of the Streetwalker in Digital SLR Photography you can buy a digital copy of the September 2012 issue here:

DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY SEPTEMBER 2012

Filed under: Award, Backpack, Magazine, Morris Photographic, Review, Streetwalker, Think Tank Photo

Bigger Picture Roadshow – Stockport, Cheshire

snapperstuff — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:15:41 +0000

We have 2 more roadshows for 2012:

TODAY (13 Nov) = Blackburn, Lancashire

TOMORROW (14 Nov) = Stockport, Cheshire

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Today, 13 November, Snapperstuff will be in Blackburn at the Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Club, for the Bigger Picture Roadshow…

…and Tomorrow, 14 November, we’ll be in Stockport at the Britannia Stockport Hotel (full details below)

Try before you buy: we’ll have the Think Tank Photo, Enlight Photo (orbis, frio, ioShutter) and Green Clean ranges on show… as well as our new brand: Peak Design, and their Capture Camera Clip

Events run from 10.00am to 4pm and complimentary coffee is provided at all locations.

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It’s FREE, just come and seek advice from the Product Specialists on hand from these suppliers:

Check this website for full info on Venues, Dates, Exhibitors:

www.biggerpicutreroadshow.co.uk

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Today, Tuesday 13 November we will be in Blackburn at the Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Club:

Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Club
Whalley Road
Langho
Blackburn
BB6 8AB

Tomorrow, 14 November, we’ll be in Stockport at the Britannia Stockport Hotel

Britannia Stockport Hotel
Dialstone Lane
Offerton
Stockport
SK2 6AG RG20 8JU

The Bigger Picture is a roadshow traveling around the UK & Ireland giving you the opportunity to come and find out more about photographic products and services from the experts.

These events are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere where photographers can spend quality time with expert suppliers in the business.

Filed under: Bigger Picture Roadshow, Capture Camera Clip, Enlight Photo, Frio, Green Clean, ioShutter, Orbis, Peak Design, Snapperstuff, Think Tank Photo

Bigger Picture Roadshow – Blackburn, Lancashire

snapperstuff — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:00:53 +0000

We have 2 more roadshows this year:

13 Nov = Blackburn, Lancashire

14 Nov = Stockport, Cheshire

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Tomorrow, 13 November, Snapperstuff will be in Blackburn at the Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Club, for the Bigger Picture Roadshow.

Try before you buy: we’ll have the Think Tank Photo, Enlight Photo (orbis, frio, ioShutter) and Green Clean ranges on show… as well as our new brand: Peak Design, and their Capture Camera Clip

Events run from 10.00am to 4pm and complimentary coffee is provided at all locations.

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It’s FREE, just come and seek advice from the Product Specialists on hand from these suppliers:

Check this website for full info on Venues, Dates, Exhibitors:

www.biggerpicutreroadshow.co.uk

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Tuesday 13 November we will be in Blackburn at the Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Club:

Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Club
Whalley Road
Langho
Blackburn
BB6 8AB

The Bigger Picture is a roadshow traveling around the UK & Ireland giving you the opportunity to come and find out more about photographic products and services from the experts.

These events are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere where photographers can spend quality time with expert suppliers in the business.

Filed under: Bigger Picture Roadshow, Capture Camera Clip, Enlight Photo, Event, Frio, Green Clean, ioShutter, Orbis, Peak Design, Show, Snapperstuff, Think Tank Photo

NEW Think Tank Photo Gear coming in November

snapperstuff — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:20:17 +0000

As you may know Think Think Tank Photo’s Product Development Team have been working hard behind the scenes to bring you some new bag solutions… these will be available in the UK & Ireland around mid November.

Here’s a preview of the new line up – click on the images to see full product info:

Glass Limo™ (below)

Airport Navigator™ (below)

Citywalker™ (below)

series of 3 bags in 2 colours

Retrospecitve™ 40 (below)

available in pinestone, black or blue slate

Retrospecitve™ 50 (below)

available in pinestone, black or blue slate

If you would like to be notified by email when this new gear arrives please contact us here: info@snapperstuff.com

Please note that the cameras & accessories photographed with each product are for scale only, and not included!

Filed under: Airline Carry-On, Airport Navigator, Backpack, Bags, Citywalkers, Glass Limo, Retrospectives, Roller Bags, Shoulder Bags, Snapperweb, Think Tank Photo

Snapperstuff.com Blog

Bigger Picture Roadshow WOKING & EASTBOURNE

LumiQuest Ready For Anything!

25 years ago, Quest Couch and Heidi Kenny were operating Quest Productions, a company specialising in high-end corporate multimedia.

The still photography required for this type of work necessitated fast setups on location, under a variety of circumstances. These demands led to the development of the LumiQuest line of flash accessories.

October 2010 saw the launch of the UltraStrap - the most secure non-adhesive flash accessory mounting strap ever manufactured.

Ultra Strap (below)

2012 saw the launch of 3 new kits which include the FXtra compact gel holder & coloured gels as well as the UltraStrap:

Strobist® Kit (below)

Wedding / Event Kit (below)

Location / Portrait Kit (below)

For 2013 the NEW…

READY FOR ANYTHING KIT (below) is here:

SWPP Societies 2013 Convention

The SWPP Societies 2013 trade show is almost upon us!

Trade Show Dates and Opening Times 11-13 January 2013 – 10:00-17:00 New Venue Hilton London Metropole

Does My Kit Fit? Airport Security

_______________________________________________________

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!

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

_______________________________________________________

In Store Event @ Clifton Cameras

In Store Event with Clifton Cameras

Friday 30 November 2012

from 9:30am to 5pm

Nikon will be showing off there new D600 and V2 and J2 compact system cameras at Clifton Cameras. There will be a large range of cameras and lenses on show to try out and Nikon representative will be on hand for any technical questions.

Along with Nikon, Snapperstuff will be in store showing the latest Think Tank Photo bags and demonstrating the awesome Think Tank bag system that is so popular with our customers.

We will also be demonstrating: Enlight Photo (frio, orbis, ioShutter), Peak Design (Capture Clip) & Green Clean (cleaning solutions)

On top of this there will be some fantastic exclusive offers available on the day.

SEE YOU THERE!

Airport 4-Sight REVIEWS

Check out these links to reviews of the Airport 4-Sight, the Think Tank Photo roller bag on 4 wheels:

Path-Tech review of the Airport 4-Sight on their trip to Havana, Cuba:

Roll a mile on my wheels:

Jim Fets reviews the Airport 4-Sight:

Digital SLR Photography Awards the Think Tank Photo Streetwalker backpack

Digital SLR Photography’s Editorial Team gave the Think Tank Photo StreetWalker their ‘Highly Rated’ award in their September 2012 issue!

Does my kit fit? Streetwalker

Rowenna Cox from Morris Photographic said:

I’m just kicking myself for not getting one earlier. The Streetwalker is such a lifesaver! It’s completely deceptive… Awesome stuff!

Here’s the gear I can fit’s into my Streetwalker:

To see the full independent review of the Streetwalker in Digital SLR Photography you can buy a digital copy of the September 2012 issue here:

Bigger Picture Roadshow – Stockport, Cheshire

We have 2 more roadshows for 2012:

TODAY (13 Nov) = Blackburn, Lancashire

TOMORROW (14 Nov) = Stockport, Cheshire

Today, 13 November, Snapperstuff will be in Blackburn at the Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Club, for the Bigger Picture Roadshow…

…and Tomorrow, 14 November, we’ll be in Stockport at the Britannia Stockport Hotel (full details below)

Try before you buy: we’ll have the Think Tank Photo, Enlight Photo (orbis, frio, ioShutter) and Green Clean ranges on show… as well as our new brand: Peak Design, and their Capture Camera Clip

Events run from 10.00am to 4pm and complimentary coffee is provided at all locations.

It’s FREE, just come and seek advice from the Product Specialists on hand from these suppliers:

Check this website for full info on Venues, Dates, Exhibitors:

————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Today, Tuesday 13 November we will be in Blackburn at the Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Club:

Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Club Whalley Road Langho Blackburn BB6 8AB

Tomorrow, 14 November, we’ll be in Stockport at the Britannia Stockport Hotel

Britannia Stockport Hotel Dialstone Lane Offerton Stockport SK2 6AG RG20 8JU

The Bigger Picture is a roadshow traveling around the UK & Ireland giving you the opportunity to come and find out more about photographic products and services from the experts.

These events are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere where photographers can spend quality time with expert suppliers in the business.

Bigger Picture Roadshow – Blackburn, Lancashire

We have 2 more roadshows this year:

13 Nov = Blackburn, Lancashire

14 Nov = Stockport, Cheshire

Tomorrow, 13 November, Snapperstuff will be in Blackburn at the Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Club, for the Bigger Picture Roadshow.

Try before you buy: we’ll have the Think Tank Photo, Enlight Photo (orbis, frio, ioShutter) and Green Clean ranges on show… as well as our new brand: Peak Design, and their Capture Camera Clip

Events run from 10.00am to 4pm and complimentary coffee is provided at all locations.

It’s FREE, just come and seek advice from the Product Specialists on hand from these suppliers:

Check this website for full info on Venues, Dates, Exhibitors:

————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Tuesday 13 November we will be in Blackburn at the Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Club:

Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Club Whalley Road Langho Blackburn BB6 8AB

The Bigger Picture is a roadshow traveling around the UK & Ireland giving you the opportunity to come and find out more about photographic products and services from the experts.

These events are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere where photographers can spend quality time with expert suppliers in the business.

NEW Think Tank Photo Gear coming in November

As you may know Think Think Tank Photo’s Product Development Team have been working hard behind the scenes to bring you some new bag solutions… these will be available in the UK & Ireland around mid November.

Here’s a preview of the new line up – click on the images to see full product info:

Trade Show Dates and Opening Times
11-13 January 2013 – 10:00-17:00
New Venue Hilton London Metropole

Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Club
Whalley Road
Langho
Blackburn
BB6 8AB

Britannia Stockport Hotel
Dialstone Lane
Offerton
Stockport
SK2 6AG RG20 8JU

Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Club
Whalley Road
Langho
Blackburn
BB6 8AB