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Mad Mods and a Camera with Duncan James
The Mods represented the best of 1960s England – great music, great style and a great look. And, as photographer Duncan James demonstrates, Mod culture is thriving today.
Olympus Live – From The Wetlands
Live chat on the best kit for Bird photography with David and Francoise.
Olympus Live – Telephoto Lenses and Wildlife
Join David Smith for a chat about which Olympus telephoto lenses will be right for you and what features the Olympus range can offer to help get those wildlife shots! Come armed with questions for David to answer.
0 TO SONY IN 3 SECONDS
Full-time Professional Photographer & Sony Alpha Creator Stephen Waller, talks to Mark Baber from Sony UK & Ireland about his career and transition from DSLR to Sony Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras. Stephen has 25 years as a Professional Photographer based in Felixstowe, UK. He works with many clients, especially from the sports/shipping industry.
Campkins Live – Owen’s CPW Deals
Wednesday 27th of October 12:00 pm – Owen Howell from Campkins will be LIVE on our Facebook Page going through the deals of the week and show.
Sigma Live – CPW Introduction and new product overview
Sigma Live – CPW Introduction and new product overview Tuesday 26th of October 5 pm – Steve and Tim from Sigma will be LIVE on
Olympus Live – Field Macro with David Smith
David Smith will be going through some of the tips and techniques to get you going in field macro with Olympus Equipment. Come armed with questions for David to answer.
Canon Live – Moving from Phone to SLR (focusing on 2000D / 250D) David Newton
Mobile phones are the ever-present camera, and it’s tempting to think that’s all you need. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. The more you take pictures, the more you’ll realise their limitations and the more a compact system camera, DSLR or mirrorless camera will be the best choice. In this session, Dave Newton will talk you through the benefits of mirrorless and DSLR cameras and give you hints and tips on how to get the best out of them. Whether you want to photograph your family, pets, places you visit or people you meet, there will be advice for all.
Hasselblad: How Does The X1DII Compare To The 907X and Hasselblad’s Rich History
Celebrating 80 years of Hasselblad, Mark Witney – Hasselblad European Marketing Team and Chris Cooze – Hasselblad Global Technical Communications Manager, will be hosting a special webinar on Hasselblad’s rich history, the moon landings and the differences of the current Hasselblad product range the X1DII and the 907X.
Sony Lens Clinic: The E-Mount Lens System with Sony
Join Mark Baber, Sony UK & Ireland’s Photo Channel Technical Marketing Manager for a look at the E-Mount lens system from Sony. This webinar will cover how Sony lenses are created and also how G Master technology works. Mark will go through a number of lenses with hands-on demonstrations showcasing the latest Auto Focus technology found in the Alpha camera bodies. This is a great opportunity to find out more about Sony lenses whether you are looking to upgrade your lens or add new technology to your kit.
A Sense of Place with Brian Naughton
Brian Naughton is a photographer and visual storyteller based in Cambridge. He explores our relationship to place and Brian takes you through his favourite shots in Brighton between 2012 to 2017.
Rita Ora’s Hydeout: Shooting a live greenscreen concert 30th October 1:30 pm
In the depths of lockdown, Oggi Tomic was commissioned to shoot Rita Ora’s performances for a music festival that became virtual. As shoots go it was pretty demanding – filming nine songs twice each in full ProRes RAW with a greenscreen and a limited budget. Aided by behind the scenes photos and clips of the final footage Oggi will take you through the process from start to finish including planning kit selection and challenges plus the fresh demands of shooting on a moving boat the next day!
Photography at the Great Fen Wildlife Trust with Henry Stanier
Photography at the Great Fen
Shooting with analog cameras and making photos on film: A photography journey in Cambridge, and beyond.
Steve is a photographer from North East Hertfordshire who shoots with analogue cameras and makes photos on film. In this session, he takes us through his photography in and around Cambridge, and then further afield. He’ll also share his kit, tips, and techniques behind some beautiful photography.
Adapting
In this presentation, Photographer and Author Glyn Dewis will discuss how, when unable to take Portraits during lockdowns, he began to experiment with other genres of photography from landscape to macro in a concerted effort to keep busy, keep creative and keep the tools in his hands. However, what was to be a temporary fix has become much more, now providing unlimited content and possibilities and with Glyn openly admitting that living with and adapting to restrictions, has made him a better Photographer and with added skillset.