Photo Competition

Congratulations to Tess Vincent for winning the theme abandonment. She has won a Low Pro Compuday Photo camera bag.
A big thank you for all your suggestions, we are slowly getting through them. Keep them coming.

Check out the current theme for March

Summer is behind us.

Although Summer is now behind us, the hot weather is certainly not. If you are still getting to the beach, these Jelly Fish are a great way to keep the sand and water out of your mobile phone, camera or iPod. Buoyant enough to float even the heaviest compact digital camera or mobile phone and watertight down to 1.5 meters.

Photo Social

A social gathering for enthusiast and novice Brisbane photographers to meet, swap ideas and learn more about their cameras and swap tips from like-minded photographers.

More Used 30D's

Last batch of used Canon 30D's gone. More have landed today but don't will not last. All cameras have been serviced and come with a 30 day warranty.
Bodies only and bodies with a Canon 17-85 IS lens. All in great condition.

Photography Competition Winner

We have had a huge response to April's photography competition. "Hope" was the theme and the judging was a tough job considering some of the fantastic entries. The image below was the winner so a congratulation goes out to Jono Winnel and a big thanks for all who entered and keep shooting.

Competition details can be found here

Canon promotion

We have some very special prices on Canon DSLR's including bodies and kits, speedlites and the very popular SX1IS bridge camera.

Canon EOS 50D body only
- was $1399 now just > click for price

Canon EOS 50D + 17-85mm lens
- was $1999 now just > click for price

Canon EOS 50D + 18-200mm lens
- was $2299 now just > click for price

Canon EOS 5D MkII body only
- was $3090 now just > click for price

Canon EOS 5D MkII + 24-105 lens
- was $4400 now just > click for price

Canon EOS 7D body only
- was $2379 now just > click for price

Canon EOS 7D + 18-200mm lens
- was $3249 now just > click for price

Canon EOS 7D + 15-85mm lens
- was $3349 now just > click for price

Canon EOS 7D + 18-135
- was $3099 now just > click for price

Canon 580EXII speedlite
- was $599 now just > click for price

Canon 430EXII  speedlite
- was  $399 now just > click for price

Canon SX1IS compact digital  
- was $779 now just > click for price
 
Please note that prices are subject to change without notice - for more details please contact the store.

Canon speedlites

Canon's 430EXII and 580EXII are currently on special offer at very special prices....

The 430EXII is the ultimate Speedlite for enthusiast DSLR photographers. Shorter recycling time (approx 20% shorter than the 430EX)offers users advanced speed capabilities, whilst silent recycling helps in discreet situations such as weddings.

RRP $449 > CLICK HERE FOR PROMOTIONAL PRICE

The 580 EX II is a professional speedlite with newly improved dust/water resistance and greater body strength, the 580 EX II also features fast recycling time and a full 180 degree swivel in either direction. Professional features and an advanced design make the 580 EX II the ideal choice for pro and serious enthusiasts alike.

RRP $749 > CLICK HERE FOR PROMOTIONAL PRICE

What's new @ Photo Continental

Here's a quick roundup of some of the latest gear, news and forthcoming goodies from Australia's leading photography and imaging store.

Printing a collage is a great way to show off all those images you have never got around to printed out, plus they make a great piece of art for the wall. During April we have a special promotion on collage prints and metallic prints.

We are very pleased to be able to offer the Flashwave III radio triggers which are the must-have accessory for strobists, studio photographers and any one looking to use wireless off-camera flash.

Even in the current day of digital capture we recognize the ongoing demand for quality slide projectors. We have recently taken stock of the Kindermann Magic 1500 projector which features a powerful halogen lamps, four-channel IR remote control with integrated laser pointer and selective autofocus.

Do you have any scrapbooking or craft fans in your family? - if so they may wish to join us on either Facebook or Twitter before 30th April for a chance to win a $50 scrapbooking voucher.

'House' shot on a Canon 5DMkII

A Canon 5D MkII DSLR has been used to film the season finale of the FOX hit medical drama 'House' making it the first time a DSLR has been used to film primetime broadcast TV. Director Greg Yaitanes is quoted as saying that he chose the 5D because of the shallow depth of field and "richer look" which was achieved using a selection of Canon prime lenses as well as the popular 24-70mm and 70-200mm zooms.
Join director Greg Yaitanes on Twitter for more info

5 tips for beginners

Most cameras come fully loaded with tons of features that to the beginner can be rather daunting. Here are some tips for photography enthusiasts who want to be more than just happy snappers!!

Experiment with manual features

Most cameras will have an Auto setting which should give you good exposures without having to worry about things such as aperture or shutter speed settings. Why not experiment with the manual settings and start taking control of the camera for more creative results. Settings such as 'Aperture priority' (A/Av) and 'Shutter priority' (S/Tv) will give you a degree of control with the camera filling in the 'blanks' for you. Remember with digital there is no film to waste so have fun and experiment!

Use a tripod
Most of the time we aim for nice sharp pictures, however this can be tricky sometimes if our hands are shaky or when we're shooting in low light because the camera will use slow shutter speeds which will give blurry results. A tripod will keep the camera steady and give you much sharper detailed images.
Tip > when mounted on a tripod try using the cameras self timer to further eliminate shake.

Look at photography
Few things will inspire you more than looking at the work of other photographers. Spend some time looking around websites such as Flickr or check out our links page for some great photography websites and blogs full of inspirational images and plenty of tips.
www.photocontinental.com.au/links

Join a forum or online photography community
Becoming a member of an online photography forum is a great way to learn more about photography from fellow enthusiasts and professionals alike. Forums such as BrisbanePhotography.com are totally free and are a useful source of information, inspiration and a place to go to ask for advice on technique, gear and anything else photography related.
www.brisbanephotography.com

Try a photography course
Enrolling on a photography course will help you get a better understanding of the camera and show you what can be achieved when using the manual features. Even a short course will give you a better understanding of the basics of photography such as aperture, shutter speeds, ISO etc...

Photo Continental run short photography courses for the beginner to the more advanced enthusiast.
www.photocontinental.com.au/courses