I rarely feature old equipment in this column - after all I'm writing for a shop that wants you to buy new stuff. But this column is about older gear that I thoroughly recommend - because it has proven it's worth again and again. And it's not expensive at all...
Wait. What? I thought we were supposed to stay in and stay away from everyone. Yes we are. Still the most cogent advice from the government and the medical advisers. Still unpalatable to many people. But we do it because lives are at stake. However, we can do something for our mental health if we turn the advice on its head a little - for a short while. We still can't go to the beach or the pub or the footy. Still not allowed to mosh pit with 5000+ people. Not good at all. But with a bit of luck we can revive for the day. The trick is to lock ourselves out. I put myself out of my house for the morning* and took a careful look at what I could photograph in the back yard. It was bound to be close-distance stuff so I chose a regular lens - but I could have done more with a macro lens. Even a kit zoom would have been fine. The day was clear as far as lighting and colour temperature, but I decided to give...
a. On Deck! b. Above the blankets...
We are gathered here to hear Brother Williams speak to us of the wonders of Fujifilm. The border restrictions have eased and he is allowed out of the house - and just as importantly - back in again. As owners of Siamese cats will attest, this is a vital function...
Let's make it clear, I'm not writing about people who have a sane and equable temper here - I mean people who can go across a darkened lounge room without falling over. People who can walk on the edge of precipices more than once. Not me. The Wanderlust shop in Hay Street mall has a wonderful selection of toys for these individuals. You've seen the Segway trolleys and scooting boots in a previous column and i cn attest that they really do work...
I must go down to the sea again To the lonely sea and the sky. And all I ask is a fancy drone And an app to steer her by. That distant thrashing sound is Coleridge in his grave...
Just let me turn up the volume...
If you've been paying attention to social media platforms like YouTube lately, you will have noticed a growing trend. More and more vloggers and casual videographers are turning to 360-degree cameras. The reason is simple; a 360-degree camera creates stunning and mesmerising footage. Plus, if you pair this capture style with an exotic destination, you're onto a winner. When it comes to 360-degree cameras, no one does it better than Insta360. They've been in the game a while now and have a brilliant range of Insta360 ONE cameras to suit any need. If you're planning a trip away, want to capture your slow ride on a gondola or want to mountain bike down a steep decline, the Insta360 ONE cameras are your best bet. In this guide, we look at not one but four Insta360 ONE cameras available at Camera Electronic - particularly the Camera Electronic Wanderlust experience. If you have plans to wander about Western Australia from the city to the coast, an Insta 360 ONE camera is your next companion. The best thing about Insta360 ONE cameras is that you...
Are you sick of taking food photos with your smartphone? Do you want to step up your game and get serious with food photography? We have the best starter kit for food photography at Camera Electronic. Our kit brings you all the essential elements for professional quality food photography. What's more, this kit is compact and lightweight, meaning you can set it up in a restaurant or at home. Plus, if you intend to go pro and start taking food photography for a living, this is the article for you. The Fujifilm and Profoto products we have selected will deliver top-notch product shots. Food photography is a growing industry with a lot of interest in the genre - especially in a world that is fast-moving online with grocery and meal delivery services. The days of the humble pizza menu have succumbed to an increasing range of food photography expectations. Fast food delivery services now cover everything from fish and chips and beer to snack runs from the local convenience store. And now we see the rise in prepared meal services arriving at...
Bear with me. I have been shown a marvellous Canon camera that I cannot fully appreciate - I can only parrot what I've been told. I'm not a video shooter. Indeed the last movie I went to see had Danny Kaye in it and it cost 2/6d to get in. I could even afford a choc bomb without having to take out a loan from the bank. The chief selling feature of the new Canon EOS C 70 seems to be the use of the RF lens mount. These are the Canon lenses intended for their line of mirror-less still cameras ( themselves quite capable in the video line ) and have extremely good performance on the Canon sensors. The literature refers to the format as super 35, though there seem to be a number of choices that users can make about the size and shape of recording field. There is even one that makes a portrait-orientation shot intended for inclusion on smart devices. That's good thinking as so many people use social media sites to show their productions. Okay, the lit....