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Canon EOS 650D
Sellout Special

This is a quickfire sale on remaining stock of Canon EOS 650D bodies and the EOS 650D + 18-135mm ST kit. These prices apply to existing stock only.

  • EOS 650D body $975 (5 only).
  • EOS 650D + 18-135mm ST lens kit $1,299 (one only).

Click the pic to find out more on this capable unit, but key specs below:

  • 18.0 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
  • Full-HD movies with manual controls and continuous AF
  • 5 fps continuous shooting
  • Vari-angle Clear View LCD II Touch screen
  • ISO 100-12,800 sensitivity, extendable to ISO 25,600
  • 9-point wide-area AF
  • Integrated Speedlite Transmitter

Order here!


Lexar SDHC cards

Lexar Professional 400x SDHC cards – giving you professional quality and speed when you need it.

You get fast transfer speeds, Class 10 (minimum 60mb/s) with bundled Image Rescue software.

Pricing includes fastpost nationwide for a limited time only:

  • Lexar Pro 8gb SDHC 400x 60mb/s $36
  • Lexar Pro 16gb SDHC 400x 60mb/s $55
  • Lexar Pro 32gb SDHC 400x 60mb/s $105
  • Lexar Pro 64gb SDHC 400x 60mb/s $210

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Olympus PEN E-P3
Special!

We have only limited quantities at this price, and this is only happening because the new E-PL5 is selling so well. The old top model, the E-P3 is just brilliant at this price: $799 for the single lens kit, $995 for the twin lens kit.

Click the pic for full specs. Stock is a few days away (as of March 20) but orders taken now.

Note: You can choose from any colour, so long as it's silver or black.

Order here!


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:

  • Mint Nikon F100 with battery grip and data back, only $329
  • Cool Nikon Ml-3 Infrared Auto Trigger set, only $329
  • Impressive Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D @ $1,395
  • Mint Panasonic AF 55-200mm OIS for micro 4/3rds, only $295
  • Amazing Zeiss MF 85mm F1.4 ZE T* in Canon EF mount, only $1,595
  • One for the big kids Fuji GA645, only $595
  • Get up close with Sony AF 30mm F2.8 Macro DT for Alpha only $295
  • Superwide Nikon AF-S 12-24mm F4 DX, 3 to choose from ranging from $1150 - $1295
  • Fast full frame standard zoom Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 in Nikon mount, only $445
  • Super versatile Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM, only $879
  • As new Sony A99 body, only $2,990
  • Mint Sony AF 50mm F1.4 for Alpha @ $580
  • Get up close with Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM Macro only $595
  • Handy Nikon SB-600 Speedlight only $359
  • Current model Tamron AF 17-50mm F2.8 VC SP DiII in Nikon mount only $595
  • Pretty Nikon TC-20EII AF-S Teleconverter @ $495
  • Cute as a button late 50's early 60's Pentax H2 + 55mm f2, only $39
  • Incredible Sigma AF 120-300mm F2.8 DG HSM APO OS in Canon Mount @ $2,600
  • Super wide Sigma AF 15mm F2.8 EX Fisheye in Pentax mount, only $575
  • Get up close with the Tamron AF 90mm F2.8 SP Macro for Pentax mount @ $375
  • Low light weapon Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM with hood, only $595

Clearout Time!

Stock take has once again proven embarrassing. Even in the man cave we have found bits and bobs we could do with clearing. All these items are new, and boxed, with full warranties. Limited quantities obviously, but at huge savings over original price.

Here we go, and I apologise ahead of time if you miss out on the item you want:

  • Panasonic Lumix GF2 body $390
  • Panasonic Lumix GX1 + 14-42mm PZ lens $850
  • Panasonic Lumix GF2 + 14mm f2.5 lens $540
  • Panasonic Lumix GF3 + 14-42 + 14mm lenses $630
  • Panasonic Lumix G5 + 14-42 + 45-150mm lenses $1050
  • Panasonic Lumix GF3 Body $300
  • Sony Nex C3 + 18-55mm lens $500
  • Sony Nex 5N + 18-55mm lens $560
  • Sony Nex 5 body only $380
  • Sony Nex 5N body $470
  • Fuji X-E1 body $1250

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Sony DSC-HX30 Bonus Offer

This versatile compact camera just got even better. In addition to the 20x optical zoom (equivalent to 25-500mm!), the 18 megapixels, and the wheelbarrow load of user friendly features, at the moment you will also get two bonus batteries and an 8gb SD card!

Click the pic for more on this great little camera!

Price: $495 (including two extra genuine Sony batteries plus an 8gb SDHC card - with an RRP value of over $179)

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Fuji Bonus Offer!

Buy any Fujifilm X-E1 digital camera until the 16th June 2013 and you can claim a bonus EF-X20 TTL Flash and a 32GB SD Card!

To claim your EF-X20 TTL Flash and a 32GB SD Card you need to fill in the downloadable claim form (PDF) and send that and your proof of purchase to Fujifilm. Claims and proof of purchase must be received by 28th June 2013.

Prices: here
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Canon EOS 6D in Store Now!

Full frame D-SLR shooting just got even more affordable.... Enter, Canon's shiny new EOS 6D.

Main specs (click the pic above for more):

  • 20.2mp full frame CMOS sensor
  • 4.5 frames per second shooting
  • Full HD video in 1920x1080, 30p/25p/24p
  • 63-zone dual-layer metering sensor
  • Superb high ISO performance
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) shooting
  • Multiple exposure shooting
  • Strong and lightweight construction
  • Wifi capable

These are in store now!

Prices:

  • Canon EOS 6D Body $2,900
  • Canon EOS 6D + EF24-70mm f4 L kit $4,600
  • Canon EOS 6D + EF24-105mm L kit $4,275

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Fuji X-Pro 1 Bonus Lens Deal!

Fujifilm make their debut into the mirrorless rangerfinder-style market with this gorgeous little 16.3mp unit, the X-Pro 1, sporting their new X-trans CMOS sensor, which 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 camera - click the pic for full details! 

We now have good stocks of the camera and lenses.

Special! We can now supply the X-Pro 1 with a bonus 35mm lens at the slim price of only $2,545.

Price: $2,545, incl. bonus 35mm lens (other lens prices here).

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Posh Nikon Binocular Specials!
Nikon make great value for money binoculars. They also make truly great binoculars. At the luxury end they have products to rival the most prestigious European brands. Sadly, while we don't have a shop to properly display them in it has come time to turn these over. Personally I have the 10x42s for rugby/cricket, and love them.
  • Nikon 10x70 SP - Great for Astro or on the bridge of your luxury super-yacht, huge! Two pairs available, original RRP $3,850, now just $1,300
  • Nikon 10x42 HG DCF - older posh model, original RRP $3,750, now $1,400
  • Nikon 10x42 HG L DCF - newer posh, original RRP $3,995, now $1,500
  • Nikon 8x42 HG L DCF - fantastic birders binos, original RRP $3,895, now $1,400
  • Nikon 7x50 IF WP Compass (Sports and Marine), for the more humble super-yacht, normal go price $725, now $450
  • Nikon Monarch 8x36 - great travel / birder binos which punch well beyond their weight, RRP $759 , now $500
Limited quantities of course, one of each, two of the 10x70s.
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Canon EOS 5D MkIII Firmware Update
Canon have just released a firmware update for their EOS 5D Mark III D-SLR. There are quite a number of valuable fixes and improvements included in this update, so you might want to take a look. Here's a list of what you get with the update, and you can download the new firmware version (1.2.1) here.
Nikon Coolpix A - Due Mid-April
Like the D7100 below, the cool looking 16.2mp Nikon Coolpix A is due to arrive in store mid-April. This unit feels very well made and boasts an APS-C sized CMOS sensor (like Nikon's DX format D-SLRs!) and a nice sharp 28mm f2.8 lens. It looks like it'll be a highly pocketable unit that doesn't sacrifice quality. Click the pic to learn more.
Prices: $1,445 (black or silver)
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Nikon D7100 Announced
Nikon's new flagship DX format enthusiast D-SLR, the D7100, is due in store mid-April. This is a thoroughly revamped overhaul of the very popular D7000. This camera also appears to have surpassed the previous top-level DX camera in Nikon's lineup, the D300s. The D7100 boasts a weather sealed magnesium alloy / polycarbonate body that Nikon states is on a par with the new more pro-level D600 and D800 cameras. It also inherits other features found in the more expensive units, like its 51-point focusing system and an upgraded video mode. The D7100 also has a completely new 24mp CMOS sensor. Click the pic to learn more. You are welcome to pre-order now.
Prices: here
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New Fuji X-Series Cameras in Stock
The two impressive new Fuji X-series cameras have arrived - the Fuji X20 and the Fuji X100s. These build on the reputation of the well-regarded X-10 and X100, fleshing out the spec and performance of this enthusiast zoom compact line even further, and in some areas quite significantly. Click the links above to find out all about them.
Prices: here
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New Olympus Offerings
Olympus have announced two new products - a cool-looking XZ-10 enthusiast compact digital, and a new improved 75-300mm Micro 4/3rds telephoto zoom (equivalent to 150-600mm). Click the links to find out more on each. Both are due to arrive in NZ in March. No confirmed pricing as yet.
Price: TBA
Nikon D600 in Stock!
At time of writing, we have a couple of the much-rumoured full frame Nikon D600 24.3mp D-SLRs in stock. This camera sits below the tremendously successful D800. Significantly smaller and lighter, while still sharing the build quality and weather sealing of the D800 and a faster frame rate (5.5fps) the D600 changes the game, again. Click the pic for full specs on this unit - one we expect to be a huge success. First in first served!
Prices: here
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New, Free Photographic Magazine
Click the pic to see the latest edition of the cool new, free online photographic magazine, f11. It's presented in a convenient page flip format, and you can also download it as a PDF if you prefer. You can also browse back issues to your heart's content. It's a nice paperless way to kill a few hours. Images in the magazine will inspire your photography, and you might even learn some useful techniques along the way.
Ugh - P&V Makes Temporary Move...!
This is fun (not). There needs to be some post-quake fixes done to the shop, and in order to action these we have to move out for a little while.... We'll remain in the Mall, but upstairs, where the photocopy shop used to be. You'll see signage in the Mall pointing you in the right direction. The shift starts Thursday 12th April, but we'll be keeping the tills running as best we can through the move. We apologise for any inconvenience, and appreciate your support.
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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Find a Photographer!
Over 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 to the list, so if you're looking for a photographer, or you'd like to be on the list check it out!

New Canon EOS Cameras
the EOS 100D & the EOS 700D

These new cameras are due in store around April 16. The kits from Canon include the new 18-55m STM lens. Pricing online now.

Additionally we have made up 2 kits for each camera to give you additional affordable options:

Urban kit: Perfect for the modern day photographer looking for quick and quirky shots, this kit delivers compactness and quality and a great price – a HUGE memory card and case is included.

  • EOS 100D + EFS18-55mm STM lens, Lexar Pro 400x SDHC 32gb card and Lowepro TLZ20 case: RRP $1, 340 – yours for $1,190

    or
  • EOS 700D + EFS 18-55mm STM lens, Lexar Pro 400x SDHC 32gb card and Lowepro TLZ20 case: RRP $1,490 - yours for $1,310

Traveller kit: We have matched these new cameras with the outstanding Tamron 18-270mm VC lens, regarded as the perfect travel lens - great results with great pricing too.


Gear Hire and Trade-ins

Hire: Please note we also have secondhand stock available to hire. Day rates start at $25, with items over $500 being available at 5% of their listed price per day.

Trades: Don't forget we do trade-ins. Take the sting out of that new purchase by turning some of those disused items into a part payment for your new gear.

Email us now at teaboy@photo.co.nz for a quote.

Second hand gear

The boys in the store share their thoughts on secondhand and all the interesting things that come through.

Looking for older videos?
Go to our video archive page!

Photographer Spotlight

Introducing Ollie Dale, NZIPP photographer. Ollie is an Auckland based photographer and designer with an interesting and attractive web site with fresh images.


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...

Note: All prices on this website are in New Zealand dollars, include GST (15% Tax), and are subject to change without notice. The GST can be removed for export orders (i.e. for goods freighted outside New Zealand).
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