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Fuji X100
Special Offer
The Fuji X100 has been described as "a camera to die for". This beautiful retro-styled rangefinder-like camera targets pro and enthusiast photographers, and is capturing their hearts worldwide. It's loaded with usable features, and its very large APS-C sized CMOS sensor ensures optimum image quality. For more on features, click the pic above.
Now you can buy this gorgeous unit with a genuine Fuji X100 leather case thrown in free (our price for the case is normally $220).
Price: $1,599 (including free genuine leather Fuji case - worth $220)
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New Panasonic GX1
Enthusiast and pro photographers looking for a small, rangefinder-style, carry-everywhere camera with a large sensor and manual controls, might find just what you're looking for in this new Panasonic GX1. Click the pic for full specs on this beautiful little 16mp, 4fps unit.
Prices: here
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Featured Secondhand
Get 'em while they're hot
Looking for quality used camera gear? Check out our secondhand database. And, below are a few of our just-in favourites:
- Like New Pentax AF 200mm F2.8 IF ED SMC FA* $1,359
- Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D $395
- Pretty Canon EF 100mm F2.0 USM $649
- Sigma AF 30mm F1.4 DC (Sony Mount) $549
- Sony AF 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 DT $795
- Zeiss MF 25mm F2.8 Distagon T* ZF.2 $1,195
- Zeiss MF 50mm F1.4 Planar T* ZF.2 $895
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Sony Alpha A35 Special
 Sony Alpha A35 (SLT35) is now a great deal. You get fast focussing, even in video mode, a bigger viewfinder and high frame rate (up to 7fps).
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Sony Alpha A35 + 18-55mm kit $1,095 – with bonus Ultra SDHC 8gb card !
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Sony Alpha A35 + 18-55m + 55-200mm twin kit $1,295 – with bonus SD 8gb card!
Nikon P7100
Out with the old and in with the new!
Click pic for full specs
Just in time to fill the gap left behind by the very capable P7000, the P7100 makes its debut. Sitting at top of the Nikon Coolpix lineup, this powerful unit takes its well-regarded predecessor and raises the game even higher. Key features include:
- Optical viewfinder
- 10.1 megapixels
- 7.1x optical zoom with Nikkor ED glass
- 28-200mm wide-through-tele zoom lens (35mm equivalent angle of view)
- Better (more SLR-like) controls, with Program, Shutter priority, Aperture priority and full Manual modes.
- Histogram for tonal range review
- Better display
- Faster performance
- Improved image quality with very low noise
- 2cm macro shooting
- HD movie recording with stereo sound
- and much more....
Price: $715 (incl. 4gb SD card)
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Olympus EP series
A few clients will be aware of my moderate dislike of digital cameras. Call me old fashioned but I have a bit of a thing for film. Recently though I have been sleeping with the enemy, so to speak, and using the new Olympus EP-3. It is brilliant, and loads of fun - and after all, it is supposed to be fun. The camera is tiny, very sharp, faster auto focus than any of the big lumpy SLR's, and amazing in low light. I've been using it with the very nice, but expensive, 12mm f2.0 (equivalent to 24mm ) and VF-2 finder, but even the supplied zoom is very nice. One great thing about Olympus is if you decide to go with the EP-L3 instead of the EP-3 there is no drop in quality - same sensor, and just a slightly different feature set.
There are loads of lens configurations you can buy, and here we list the most popular. Remember this lens mount is shared with Panasonic on their G series cameras, and we also have adapters in stock to run Nikon, Olympus, Leica M, or Canon EOS lenses on EP cameras.
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Olympus PEN EP-3 + 14-42 + 40-150mm $1,399
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Olympus PEN EP-3 + 14-42mm Kit $1,195
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Olympus PEN EP-L3 + 14-42mm $965
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Olympus PEN EP-L3 + 14-42+40-150mm $1,175
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BBC Does Vienna Coffee House with Sony NEX5N
 Increasingly, the amazing video capabilities of newer cameras are making bulky broadcast-level video cameras redundant. To illustrate, this video was filmed by the BBC with Sony's clever little NEX5N. Click pic for full specs.
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Fuji X10 - new stocks in store!
 The Fuji X10 has been a super popular camera for the enthusiast photographer this summer, so we thought we'd better let you all know we now have new stocks in store. Click the pic for full details on this modern classic.
Price: $925
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Canon G1X Announced
This exciting new 14.3mp compact has an image sensor barely smaller than those in Canon's highly regarded D-SLRs (its sensor is 6x larger than the well regarded G12!). This will likely be a very interesting prospect for photographers who demand top quality images. Click the pic for more info, and stay tuned for info on product release and pricing....
Price & Availability:TBA
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Fuji X-Pro1 Announced
 Fujifilm make their debut into the mirrorless rangerfinder-style market with this nice little 16.3mp, X-mount unit. The Fuji X-Pro1 sports their new X-trans CMOS sensor, with does away with the need for a low-pass filter (normally needed to avoid colour abberations and moire) due to a very clever new colour filter array. This promises sharper images straight out of camera. There's a lot more to say about this upcoming unit - click the pic for full details!
Price & Availability: TBA
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Nikon D4 D-SLR Announced
 The moment many of you have been waiting for has finally arrived. The much-anticipated (and rumoured) Nikon D4 has been announced. Main specs are 16.2 megapixel full-frame sensor, 11fps shooting, 100 - 12800 ISO (extendable from 50 - 204,800), 1080p30 HD video and much more. Click the pic for full specs.
Price & availability: TBA
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How to Find Your Stolen Camera
 EXIF data stored in camera images can be useful for quite a few reasons. Now it's even being used to help you find your stolen camera. Read this story to learn how one guy used stolencamerafinder.com to retrieve his Canon EOS 5D MkII D-SLR. |
Tamron SP 60mm f2 Di II Macro Special
 Tamron’s SP 60mm f2.0 macro is now down to $725 (these were previously over $1000). This is a very nice lens and it's fast. Click the pic for full specs.
Price: only $725
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New Marumi Filters
 Marumi’s Super DHG UV and Neutral Density (ND) filters are now in stock (and Circular Polarisers are expected sometime around Christmas). Especially designed for digital cameras, they offer excellent performance. Read more about them here. We have also received stock of the Marumi Variable ND filters - now the subject of a big craze worldwide, as they grant easy adjustment of light correction from -1 to -9 stops of light. These are now available in 58mm, 67mm, 72mm and 77mm.
Prices: here
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New Interchangeable Lens Camera systems: Nikon J1 & V1 - Now in Store!
 This is what Nikon says about their new camera system - simply called Nikon 1:
"We could have done everything the easy way and used existing technology. But we decided to go back to the drawing board and re-imagine how cameras are designed. The result is Nikon 1 – an intelligent camera system crafted to bring new levels of speed, simplicity and enjoyment to the way you capture your world. Astonishingly fast, stunningly compact and amazingly precise, both of our first-generation Nikon 1 cameras put the power to shoot impressive stills and movies right into the palm of your hand."
The first two entries into this range are the Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 V1.
Prices: here
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Think Tank Bags in Stock Again
 We had 'em before, then we didn't, and now we do again. Think Tank do all kinds of photographic bags - so you're spoilt for choice. Check them all out here. Actually, as you'll see, they encompass even more than just bags, getting into belts, belt-packs, rain covers and more. Be careful not to order via the Think Tank site, as you'll be ordering from the U.S.!
Prices: here
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JJC Photo Accessories
 The JJC range offers significant savings on the same genuine brand items. We have been impressed by the range of accessories and the quality of the items, so are now making these available to our customers.
Prices: here
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We're Now Gitzo Tripod Dealers
 If you're short a leg or three, we're now Gitzo tripod dealers, so can provide you with Gitzo monopods, tripods, heads, etc. Gitzo make excellent gear - browse their site to find something to fit your needs, and then check out our pricing before ordering. Any questions, please just call or flick us an email and we'll lend a hand.
Prices: here
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the last few years we've been putting together a database
of photographers from all over New Zealand as a service to our
customers. Every day we add more professionals and enthusiasts
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Pandigital Photolink One-Touch Scanner/Converter Special
This is a great after Xmas gift for Mums and Dads that want to scan their postcard sized prints for the family. It's very easy to use and great buying.
Featuring One-Touch scanning, and requiring no PC, the Personal Photo Scanner/Converter from Pandigital makes it easy to enjoy digital copies of all your favorite printed photos. Designed for ease of use, the Pandigital Personal Photo Scanner/Converter saves scanned images directly to SD card for quick and simple transfer to your Digital Photo Frame or PC.
Price: Now only $59 (were $264!)
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Sony Cybershot HX7
It's a good time to buy the 16.2 Megapixel, 10x optical zoom Cyber-shot HX7.
Open up a new dimension of creative possibilities with the DSC-HX7V Cyber-shot camera, featuring 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama. Bring distant subjects close via the 10x optical zoom Sony G lens while the "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor delivers stunning low-light sensitivity with image clarity.
Price: only $465 - including bonus battery (RRP $79.95) and 4gb SDHC card (RRP $25).
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Photographer Spotlight
Introducing Andrew Spencer, a Kaikoura-based commercial photographer.
Andrew has an informative, well laid out website, with delightful images. He's also one of the most approachable guys we deal with. Click the pic to check out his work:
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Just Thought You Should Know...
Yes, we're known as a top quality advanced high-tech digital photo lab - but did you know we're still processing and printing from all kinds of 'ancient' media. Yes, that means film!
- We still process C41 film onsite
- We still print from all types of film - even old 110s, and from 120 negs up to 6x9
- We can print your old B&W negs, even those really old ones you found in Nana's old boxes
- We can scan and digitise all your films, B&W, slides and slide films (and even fix up the scratches and other imperfections if you like)
- You don't even need to have the film! We can make digital copies of your old photos as well
- Video tapes and movie film transfers to DVD
- and, oh... We still even sell film!
As your old photos and film may well be deteriorating with age (as they do), it might be worth spending a rainy day to pick out those you can't afford to lose and have us print and/or digitise them - giving them a new lease of life. Just a thought...
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