SWPP – The Societies 2011 Photograhic Convention

SWPP - The Societies 2011 Photgraphic Convention

Snapperstuff make their debut at:
The Societies (SWPP) 2011 Photographic Convention.

We will be demonstrating the Think Tank Photo camera bags & accessories AND the Orbis ring flash.

Experts will also be on hand to answer your questions and help you find the carry and work solution most suited to you and your gear.

Convention Dates : 10th-17th January 2011
Trade Show Dates: 14th-16th January 2011 (inclusive)
Trade Show Days: Friday – Sunday (inclusive)
Venue: Novotel (London West) – Hammersmith, London

Both The Societies’ (SWPP) members and non-members are welcome and if you pre-register now, entry is free to the Trade Show. Register with SWPP before 30th November 2010 and have the chance of winning an Epson Stylus Photo R2880.

‘The 2011 Convention is a veritable feast of education with eight days of action packed programmes designed to help you, the photographer, put your imagery ahead of the game.

The three day Trade Show spanning the Friday to Sunday is a gathering of the who’s who in the photographic industry with the ‘big guns’ present and eager to show you the latest in technology and design.’

‘Unmissable: a complete ‘no-brainer’ for any serious photographer’

It’s big. Very big. In fact it’s one of the biggest photographic conventions in Europe. And, if you are serious about your photography this event is a complete ‘no-brainer.’ You just HAVE to be there – you and some of the biggest names in the global imaging business. It’s your photographic ‘me time’.

Over 250 imaging companies will be exhibiting.

Get ‘hands on’ with all the latest equipment from all the top manufacturers – and take your own camera to capture images on special ‘’hot’ sets.

To see a full line up of seminars / workshops / events follow this link to the SWPP site

Nikon Owner South Coast Group – 22 January 2011 meeting

Snapperstuff will be demonstrating the Orbis ring flash at the January 2011 meeting of the Nikon Owner South Coast Group…

Date: 22nd January 2010
Time: 6pm start
Venue: The Duke of Wellington, Bugle Street, Southampton, Hampshire

More info: http://nikonownerscg.wolfpictures.co.uk

Hope to see you there!

98th Southampton International Exhibition of photography 2011 – competition

Entries are now being accepted for the Southampton Camera Club’s: 98th Southampton International Exhibition of photography 2011.

The Southampton Camera Club was formed in 1896 and has been running its annual International Exhibition for nearly 100 years. Their 2010 International competition attracted well over 10,000 entries from more than 60 countries around the world, confirming their position as one of the largest photographic salons in the United Kingdom.

The closing date for entries is the 5th February 2011.

Find out more information: HERE !

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

Orbis – simple portrait tutorial

Have you seen this… a really nice basic portrait demo with a fun kids shoot.

The orbis™ transforms the harsh light from your SLR flash gun to create beautiful, shadowless photos quickly and easily. You don’t need any specialised knowledge or technique. The orbis™ fits to your flash in seconds — no bulbs, no batteries, no training course!

You put the orbis™ onto your flash, lift it up in front of the camera and bingo, stunning, shadowless light, anywhere, every time.

If you’re a keen, talented photographer who rarely uses your SLR flash because you don’t like the results, the orbis™ ring flash is perfect for you. Lighting your photos with the orbis™ opens a whole new world of photography.

More info here: ORBIS RING FLASH

Morris Photographic – new facebook site

Morris Photographic

Founded in 1979 Morris Photographic is a camera accessory retailer for professional and amateur photographers.

They stock tripods, binoculars, lightmeters, flash guns, lenses and bags – including the Think Tank Photo and Orbis ranges.

“We are an independent family run business that is dedicated to helping their customers to find the right product at the right price. We employ knowledgeable staff and customer service is our highest priority!”

Check out Morris Photographic’s new FACEBOOK FAN PAGE

My gear’s too heavy: how can I spread the weight? part 2

‘The photo kit I have is heavy! It is too heavy to be supported around the neck!’

Wearing camera gear around your neck and over your shoulders for prolonged periods, may cause you aches and pains and eventually damage your neck and, or back…

For times when you need to carry camera equipment on your body a one good solution is to spread the weight across your body using a combination of belt and harness with pouches attached for your camera equipment.

For those of you who need a light weight solution with minimum bulk, the Think Tank Photo belt, harness and pouch system could be what you are looking for.

See: My gear’s too heavy: how can I spread the weight? part 1

Here I am on the Think Tank Photo stand at the PDN Photo Plus Show 2010, New York, USA helping a customer find the right carry solution for his gear:

Photo Plus Show 2010, New York, USA

You may also find that you hunch one of your shoulders to stop your camera slipping off…

…if you do, then you may find the Think Tank Photo Camera Support Straps™ and Camera Strap™ are the solutions for you (in addition to the belt, harness and pouch system):

• The Camera Support Straps™ come in pairs and clip onto the straps of the Pixel Racing Harness™ V2. The Camera Support Straps™ can also clip onto the straps of most backpacks in the Think Tank Photo range.

Camera Strap™ & Camera Support Straps™

• The Pixel Racing Harness™ is then clipped onto one of the belts in the Think Tank Photo range: Skin belt™, Pro Speed Belt™ or Steroid Speed Belt™, and your choice of pouches can be added to the belt.
• The Camera Support Straps™ then clip onto the ‘O’ rings of the Camera Strap™, so you can hang your camera in front of you and adjust the height to suit. This way the weight of the gear is spread across the harness system rather than around your neck.

Camera Support Strap™ connects to Camera Strap™

• When you add pouches to the belt, and lengthen the Camera Support Straps™ you can then rest the lens in one of the pouches, again helping to spread the weight more around the harness system and your torso, and prevent the camera swinging from side to side when you are trekking.

Below is a summary of the specific products mentioned and links to our Snapperstuff website for more product info:

T017 Pixel Racing Harness™ v2 – can attach to all version 2 belts in the TTP range
Skin Belts™ – webbing belt with no padding
Pro Speed Belts™ – lightly padded belt
Steroid Speed Belts™ – wide padded belt provides extra support
T255 & T256 Camera Strap™ – in black/blue or black/grey
T257 Camera Support Straps™ – (pair of) hang on harness & backpacks & attach Camera Straps to spread weight of camera

Look out for Part 3 coming soon with more suggestions to spread the weight of your gear…

by Helen Atkinson

Snapalot78 – dslr video workshop

Stuart Jefferies and Steve Vernon – Clarke decided to take a road trip around the USA and film whatever came across their path… you follow their escapade here: Dodge & Burn: The Road Trip

‘One Dodge Charger, 2 Photographers/Film Makers and as many states as we can fit in. Mostly Unplanned and letting the ‘Road Gods’ guide us through Americas vast landscapes and forgotten towns. Documenting our experiences and thoughts as we go and sharing them with you when ever we find a WiFi hotspot.’

‘The Homestead‘ – is the first of several short interviews they shot while on this road trip around America. They traveled for nearly 3 weeks and travelled through 9 states. Their aim was to meet interesting people who would give them a small insight into their lives. None of the people they met knew that they were coming to interview them and on a couple of occasion neither did they! But, all were gracious enough to give them a few moments of there time.

You can see more of their interviews here: Snapalot78

Stuart will be carrying out a Video DSLR workshop at the Multimedia event at TFC – The Flash Centre – BIRMINGHAM – on Wednesday 24th November 2010

For more info and to sign up please call TFC Birmingham: 0121 327 9220

Harrison Cameras – IN STORE EVENT – 18th December 2010

Harrison Cameras store

Harrison Cameras are hosting an IN STORE EVENT with THINK TANK PHOTO & ORBIS.

A specialist from Snapperstuff (UK & Ireland distributor) will be demonstrating the Think Tank Photo range of camera bags & accessories and the Orbis ring flash alongside Sony.

We will also be doing an Orbis photo walk at 12 noon on the day. Where you will get an insight into using the Orbis ring flash!

Spaces are very limited, so… please contact Harrison Cameras now to book your space. Email: sales@harrisoncameras.co.uk

Date: Saturday, 18th December 2010

Time: 9:15am – 5pm

Venue: Harrison Cameras, 112-114 London Road, Sheffield, S2 4LR

And we look forward to seeing you there :0)

Retrospective 30 – EOSnetwork

A Think Tank Photo Retrospective 30 bag in ‘pinestone’ gives up the kit it’s holding so you can see what you can fit in one of these bags…

‘My ThinkTank bag stable is growing. This is the newest, but I also have a ShapeShifter, Logistics Manager and some pouches. I am well impressed with this Retrospective bag, especially since it doesn’t look like a camera bag.’

By David Newton, EOSnetwork