A Measured Response…
Sekonic are the most prominent light and flash meters available in the UK. At least, certainly since the demise of Minolta and it’s range.
There are certainly some fine prodcuts in the line-up.
And for those contemplating a purchase, there is now an extended warranty included by the UK distributers. Here are the details:
All UK Sekonic Meters Will Now Carry A 5 Year Warranty
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With immediate effect, all Sekonic meters supplied via JP Distribution and its authorised UK dealer network, will carry a 5 year warranty.
JP Distribution and its in-house service partner, JP Service Solutions, will now honour a 5 year warranty for any UK sourced* meter purchased from May 1st 2012 onwards.
This warranty covers labour and spares for units, which develop any issue due to manufacturers fault or malfunction, but does not cover accidental damage or customer misuse.
Registration for any authorised UK unit must be made via the Sekonic website, www.sekonic.com
*The extended 5 year warranty will only be honoured for units supplied by an authorised UK dealer, where a unit has been registered via the Sekonic website,
End. (03/05/12).
Metering & Exposure Course…
One of the key things to master is an understanding of metering and exposure. It is in fact quite an art, and to be honest, is actually one of the areas where often people find things can either go wrong, or certainly from what I see on courses, people do not optomise what can be achieved.
So I am pleased to say that we have a ‘Crash Course Seminar’ on the subject @ Calumet’s London store in Drummond Street taking place on April 2nd. More…
Last Couple Of Places…
We are down to the last couple of available places for this Friday’s Close-Up & Macro Photography Workshop @ Nikon UK LTD.
This well received event opens up a lifetime of fascinating image making, while adding to the knowledge base of those who have already been bitten by the bug (sorry).
For more information: Click Here.
End. (20/03/12).
Manchester Bound…
We have two workshops in Manchester coming up soon. Both are taking place at Calumet. On March 13th we have our very popular ‘Mastering Portable (Strobe) Flash’ workshop.
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So anyone who wants or needs to understand Speedlights or Speedlights, will find this very rewarding. From the ground up we move onto some significant techniques and pro level capabilities. For more information or to book: Click Here.
Then on March 14th, we switch to studio lighting with our ground up course. So if you wish for a proper introduction, explanation and a chance to shoot some nice shots, this ticks the boxes. Showing repeatable and understandable solutions, it enables anyone to achieve rewarding studio results regardless of shooting for pleasure or professional needs. This course will be based around various kinds of people photography. For more information or to book: Click Here.
End. (01/03/12).
Manchester Course…
Just a reminder that we are with Calumet in Manchester on February 17th for our ‘Understanding Digital’ course. For more information: Click Here.
We will be back there on March 13th for our popular and informative ‘Mastering Portable (Strobe) Flash workshop. For more information: Click Here.
End. (09/02/12).
Nikon Close-Up Course…
One of the official courses I put together and run on behalf of Nikon, is our Close-up Photography workshop.
Just a heads up that only has a very few places remain for the next date.
This takes place on March 23rd at Nikon UK Ltd, and really covers the subject in an informative, inspirational but fun way.
With plenty of practical elements, and many skills you don’t find easily described through other means, all help make it a very rewarding day based on past feedback.
No matter if you only have a basic camera and have not dabbled before, or a specialist outfit and experience, we cater for all on this course.
Alongside, you get to try out some Nikon kit that may help decide if it is for you or not.
This is a fascinating area of photography and I bring real world solutions to support the theory.
For more details or to book: Click Here.
End. (08/02/12).
Portable Flash @ Park Cameras…
Next Friday will see our popular ‘Mastering Portable (Strobe) Flash workshop return to Park Cameras. From the basics to a high level of result in a day, and for any camera or flash brand.
For more information and or to book: Click Here.
End. (27/01/12).
Official Nikon Speedlight Workshop…
On Monday (January 23rd), I will be hosting again, my Nikon Speedlight Stage II event at Nikon UK Ltd.
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These are part of the ‘official’ Nikon Speedlight workshop program I run , which over the years have helped so many, from the beginner too the working pro.
Very positive feedback confirms that we have things at a high and helpful standard.
This particular event majors on ‘wireless’ Speedlight capabilities.
It is a stage II event for those who have completed our stage 1 workshop or achieved similar.
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Apart from clear and useful explanations, I also share further, decades of ‘real world’ Speedlight experience.
So those using SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 and SB-600 Speedlights, or even earlier models, and wishing to maximise what can achieve will find this event very useful.
Bring plenty of storage card space as this is a wonderful mix of explanation and practical content.
For more details or to book. Click Here.
End. (15/01/12).
Last Few Places…
Our Digital Monochrome workshop @ Nikon UK Ltd this Friday (4th November) now only has a few spaces left.
The day is well received and of course covers this most fascinating genre and how to work within it to a high standard.
Step-by-step it nevertheless covers lots of ground so not just the basics.
For more information Click Here or to book: Click Here.
End. (01/11/11).
Portable Flash Workshop On Friday…
On Friday we will be at Park Cameras for our popular ‘Mastering Portable (Strobe) Flash workshop. So many have enjoyed this over the years, in part because I can draw on my decades of experience using the kit both as a pro photographer, and due to my technical background working with many companies behind the scenes. So if you would like more information or too book: Click Here.
End (25/10/11).
Speedlight Course Filling Up…
Our Nikon Speedlight Stage 1 workshop on October 10th is beginning to fill. We have some spaces left, but don’t leave it too long to book if your are considering this date, as we may likely end up at capacity.
Image © Nikon Corporation
This is a very popular course, and delegate feedback often confirms that it can set up a life time of good flash photography technique.
We cover of course, current Nikon Speedlight’s such as SB-900 and SB-700, plus previous units such as the popular SB-800 and SB-600. And because I have used Speedlight’s for so long and in detail, I am happy as well to help people with even earlier options.
For more information: Click Here. To book: Click Here.
End. (27/09/11).
Studio Lighting London…
On Tuesday we will be at Calumet’s Drummond Street branch with our popular ‘Studio Lighting From The Ground-Up’ seminars/workshop.
This is always well received and apart from being easy to follow, but packed with useful information and repeatable lighting arrangements, delegates also get to shoot some fine pictures.
For more details: Click Here:
End. (16/09/11).
Wireless Speedlight’s Next Week…
On Monday (September 12th) we have our next Nikon Wireless Speedlight Workshop @ Nikon UK LTD.
It is a valuable option for those looking to understand and use off camera flash across a wide genre of subjects.
The content, apart from easy to follow explanations beyond any instruction book, also enables delegates to create some eye catching imagery on the day.
For more information: Click Here.