Fraser Island Experience - Dates released
02/02/12
Trekabout Photography Workshops are proud to announce the release of our latest workshop, the 3 day 'Fraser Island Experience'.
Come along for three amazing days on World Heritage Listed Fraser Island with ongoing photography tuition from Michael Snedic and Mark Rayner.
Whilst in this pristine environment, Mark and Michael will instruct you in many aspects of photography including composition, exposure, post-processing, camera settings and more.
Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. Boasting 40 perched lakes with incredibly pure water, Fraser Island is also home to many species of birds and plays host to enormous migratory flocks.
Limited to 8 participants, this workshop will fill fast. Don't miss out on your opportunity to join us on this incredible three day photography adventure. Read more…..
Come along for three amazing days on World Heritage Listed Fraser Island with ongoing photography tuition from Michael Snedic and Mark Rayner.
Whilst in this pristine environment, Mark and Michael will instruct you in many aspects of photography including composition, exposure, post-processing, camera settings and more.
Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. Boasting 40 perched lakes with incredibly pure water, Fraser Island is also home to many species of birds and plays host to enormous migratory flocks.
Limited to 8 participants, this workshop will fill fast. Don't miss out on your opportunity to join us on this incredible three day photography adventure. Read more…..
New 2012 Dates Released
29/11/11
We are pleased to announce new workshop dates for early 2012.
The dates are now up for City Lights Experience, Reptile and Frog Experience, Weekend Beach to Mountains Experience and Full Day Mountain Experience.
Please check each web-page for further details.
The dates are now up for City Lights Experience, Reptile and Frog Experience, Weekend Beach to Mountains Experience and Full Day Mountain Experience.
Please check each web-page for further details.
NEW WORKSHOPS RELEASED
12/08/11
Trekabout are pleased to announce two new workshops.
The "Brisbane City Lights Experience" kicks off on Tuesday 13 September 2011. Join Mark and Michael as they take on a tour of Brisbane's beautiful night lights and show how best to capture the richness and depth of colour. More details can be found here.
Mark has put together a new portrait experience. The "Portrait Process Print Experience" is a workshop with a difference. Not only will you learn studio and natural lighting techniques for family and single glamour portraits, you'll also process your images right through to "print ready" and then print them off at the workshop. To book click here.
The "Brisbane City Lights Experience" kicks off on Tuesday 13 September 2011. Join Mark and Michael as they take on a tour of Brisbane's beautiful night lights and show how best to capture the richness and depth of colour. More details can be found here.
Mark has put together a new portrait experience. The "Portrait Process Print Experience" is a workshop with a difference. Not only will you learn studio and natural lighting techniques for family and single glamour portraits, you'll also process your images right through to "print ready" and then print them off at the workshop. To book click here.
More New Dates Released
18/04/11
We are pleased to announce new dates for the "Historical Experience", "Weekend Mountain Experience" and the "Five Day Mountain Experience".
More details available here.
More details available here.
New Workshop Dates Released
17/04/11
We are pleased to advise that new dates have been released for the next "Brisbane Wildlife Experience" and "Beginner's Experience"
More details available here.
More details available here.
NIKKOR Lens Production hits 60 Million
06/04/11
Total Production Of NIKKOR Lenses For Nikon SLR Cameras Reaches Sixty Million
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that total production of NIKKOR interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras has reached 60 million in March 2011.
In 1959, Nikon (then Nippon Kogaku K.K.) released its first SLR camera, the Nikon F. At the same time, Nikon also released its first NIKKOR interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras, among them the NIKKOR-S Auto 5cm f/2. In the half century since, NIKKOR lenses have become the favorite lenses of a wide variety of users, and have been extremely well received by a great number of photo enthusiasts and professional photographers.
In August 2010, total production of NIKKOR lenses reached 55 million. Since then, Nikon has continued to expand the product lineup by releasing six new NIKKOR lenses for FX- and DX-format SLR cameras. As a result, the fact that NIKKOR continues to satisfy a wide variety of photographers is evidenced by production of an additional five million lenses in less than one year, bringing total production to 60 million.
NIKKOR lenses released since August 2010
• AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (released September 2010) An ultra high-power zoom lens with magnification of approximately 10.7× that covers a broad range of focal lengths from the wide-angle 28mm to the telephoto 300mm; equipped with Nikon's latest vibration reduction system, VR II, which provides image stabilization equivalent to an approximately four-step increase in shutter speed. This lens is compatible with the FX format.
• AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G (released September 2010) A fast, mid-telephoto, fixed focal length (prime) lens that offers pleasing blur characteristics and superior resolution with a focal length of 85mm and fast maximum aperture of f/1.4. This lens is compatible with the FX format.
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR (released September 2010) An ultra high-power zoom lens with magnification of approximately 5.5× that covers the 55 mm to 300mm range of focal lengths; equipped with Nikon's latest vibration reduction system, VR II, and high refractive index (HRI) lens elements. This lens is compatible with the DX format.
• AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR (released September 2010) A 5× standard zoom lens with a fixed maximum aperture of f/4 throughout the entire zoom range; utilizes Nano Crystal Coat and is equipped with Nikon's latest vibration reduction system, VR II. This lens is compatible with the FX format.
• AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II (released October 2010) A fast, telephoto, fixed focal length (prime) lens with a focal length of 200mm and maximum aperture of f/2 that is equipped with Nikon's latest vibration reduction system, VR II, and utilizes Nano Crystal Coat. This lens is compatible with the FX-format.
• AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G (released November 2010) A fast, wide-angle lens that exhibits superior image quality with shooting at f/1.4 maximum aperture; utilizes Nano Crystal Coat and is equipped with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This lens is compatible with the FX format.
The NIKKOR brand
As the brand name for Nikon lenses, NIKKOR has become synonymous with high-performance, high-quality SLR lenses. The NIKKOR name comes from adding "R"—a common practice in the naming of photographic lenses at the time the name was established — to "Nikko", the Romanized abbreviation for Nippon Kogaku K.K. In 1933, the large-format lens for aerial photography was released with the name Aero-Nikkor.
NIKKOR has always been ahead of the times. The OP Fisheye-Nikkor 10mm f/5.6 fisheye lens for SLR cameras, released in 1968, was the world's first lens to incorporate aspherical lens elements. What's more, NIKKOR lenses for the latest SLR cameras utilize a number of Nikon's own cutting-edge technologies, including Nano Crystal Coat, which virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths.
The current lineup of more than sixty NIKKOR lenses for Nikon SLR cameras offers a rich variety of lenses, including fisheye lenses, super wide-angle to super telephoto lenses, micro lenses and PC-E lenses.
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that total production of NIKKOR interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras has reached 60 million in March 2011.
In 1959, Nikon (then Nippon Kogaku K.K.) released its first SLR camera, the Nikon F. At the same time, Nikon also released its first NIKKOR interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras, among them the NIKKOR-S Auto 5cm f/2. In the half century since, NIKKOR lenses have become the favorite lenses of a wide variety of users, and have been extremely well received by a great number of photo enthusiasts and professional photographers.
In August 2010, total production of NIKKOR lenses reached 55 million. Since then, Nikon has continued to expand the product lineup by releasing six new NIKKOR lenses for FX- and DX-format SLR cameras. As a result, the fact that NIKKOR continues to satisfy a wide variety of photographers is evidenced by production of an additional five million lenses in less than one year, bringing total production to 60 million.
NIKKOR lenses released since August 2010
• AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (released September 2010) An ultra high-power zoom lens with magnification of approximately 10.7× that covers a broad range of focal lengths from the wide-angle 28mm to the telephoto 300mm; equipped with Nikon's latest vibration reduction system, VR II, which provides image stabilization equivalent to an approximately four-step increase in shutter speed. This lens is compatible with the FX format.
• AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G (released September 2010) A fast, mid-telephoto, fixed focal length (prime) lens that offers pleasing blur characteristics and superior resolution with a focal length of 85mm and fast maximum aperture of f/1.4. This lens is compatible with the FX format.
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR (released September 2010) An ultra high-power zoom lens with magnification of approximately 5.5× that covers the 55 mm to 300mm range of focal lengths; equipped with Nikon's latest vibration reduction system, VR II, and high refractive index (HRI) lens elements. This lens is compatible with the DX format.
• AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR (released September 2010) A 5× standard zoom lens with a fixed maximum aperture of f/4 throughout the entire zoom range; utilizes Nano Crystal Coat and is equipped with Nikon's latest vibration reduction system, VR II. This lens is compatible with the FX format.
• AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II (released October 2010) A fast, telephoto, fixed focal length (prime) lens with a focal length of 200mm and maximum aperture of f/2 that is equipped with Nikon's latest vibration reduction system, VR II, and utilizes Nano Crystal Coat. This lens is compatible with the FX-format.
• AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G (released November 2010) A fast, wide-angle lens that exhibits superior image quality with shooting at f/1.4 maximum aperture; utilizes Nano Crystal Coat and is equipped with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This lens is compatible with the FX format.
The NIKKOR brand
As the brand name for Nikon lenses, NIKKOR has become synonymous with high-performance, high-quality SLR lenses. The NIKKOR name comes from adding "R"—a common practice in the naming of photographic lenses at the time the name was established — to "Nikko", the Romanized abbreviation for Nippon Kogaku K.K. In 1933, the large-format lens for aerial photography was released with the name Aero-Nikkor.
NIKKOR has always been ahead of the times. The OP Fisheye-Nikkor 10mm f/5.6 fisheye lens for SLR cameras, released in 1968, was the world's first lens to incorporate aspherical lens elements. What's more, NIKKOR lenses for the latest SLR cameras utilize a number of Nikon's own cutting-edge technologies, including Nano Crystal Coat, which virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths.
The current lineup of more than sixty NIKKOR lenses for Nikon SLR cameras offers a rich variety of lenses, including fisheye lenses, super wide-angle to super telephoto lenses, micro lenses and PC-E lenses.
May 2011 Digital Processing and Workflow
19/03/11
The May 2011 series of the "Digital Processing and Workflow Experience", has been announced.
The workshop is designed to de-mystify and streamline your photography post-processing and in particular, the very powerful, Adobe Photoshop.
The workshop is spread over four, three hour evening sessions and held in the Resource Centre at Historic Newstead House in Brisbane. There is plenty of parking available with easy access.
The sessions run over two weeks (Wednesday and Thursday evenings).
The workshop will cover:
To find out more click here.
The workshop is designed to de-mystify and streamline your photography post-processing and in particular, the very powerful, Adobe Photoshop.
The workshop is spread over four, three hour evening sessions and held in the Resource Centre at Historic Newstead House in Brisbane. There is plenty of parking available with easy access.
The sessions run over two weeks (Wednesday and Thursday evenings).
The workshop will cover:
- Importing and opening images
- Image resolution
- Selections and masks
- Colour and white balance adjustments
- Retouching
- Histograms
- File formats
- Filters
- Actions
- Scripts
- Plug-ins
- HDR
- Metadata
- Batch processing
- Presets
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Exporting and saving
- Automating tasks
- Re-sizing
- Sharpening
- Noise reduction
- and much, much more.
To find out more click here.
Next Reptile and Frog Experience released
02/03/11
The next Reptile and Frog Experience has been released after a complete sell-out of the upcoming workshop on Sunday, 6 March 2011.
New date: Sunday, 1 May 2011. For more details please click here.
New date: Sunday, 1 May 2011. For more details please click here.
Mark's Tip of the Day - Protect your Camera and Lenses
07/02/11
With the intense summer sun and heat we all tend to slap on the sunscreen to protect ourselves from burning. Unfortunately, the lotions and creams designed to protect you can cause significant damage to your camera and lenses. Sunscreen can be especially difficult to remove from lenses and could even damage lenses coatings, severely affecting your lenses performance.
And of course with the heat come the mozzies and flies. Be especially careful when using personal insect sprays near your gear. Place your gear away in your camera bag and then move well away to avoid any over-spray reaching your gear.
Think "paint stripper" and you'll get the idea.
And of course with the heat come the mozzies and flies. Be especially careful when using personal insect sprays near your gear. Place your gear away in your camera bag and then move well away to avoid any over-spray reaching your gear.
Think "paint stripper" and you'll get the idea.
Michael gains AIPP accreditation
31/01/11
Trekabout Photography Workshops are pleased to announce that on Friday 21st of January 2011, Michael Snedic officially became an Accredited Professional Photographer with the AIPP
(Australian Institute of Professional Photography). For more information on the AIPP, click here
(Australian Institute of Professional Photography). For more information on the AIPP, click here
The Historical Experience has arrived!!
23/01/11
Trekabout Photography Workshops are pleased to announce the brand new "Historical Experience" photography workshop.
Whilst a departure from the traditional "nature" themes of Trekabout workshops, this workshop utilises many similar techniques and methods to capture stunning images of a bygone era at Brisbane's "Historic Newstead House".
For the travellers amongst you this could provide valuable insights to help make your next visit to your favourite historical cities a more rewarding photographic experience.
For more information please follow the link.
Whilst a departure from the traditional "nature" themes of Trekabout workshops, this workshop utilises many similar techniques and methods to capture stunning images of a bygone era at Brisbane's "Historic Newstead House".
For the travellers amongst you this could provide valuable insights to help make your next visit to your favourite historical cities a more rewarding photographic experience.
For more information please follow the link.
Michael's Tip of the Day - Keep it Dry
16/01/11
Due to the phenomenal rains recently throughout many parts of Australia, especially in the eastern states, mould and fungus are a huge issue for photographic equipment, especially camera and lenses.
I recommend putting your photographic gear into a plastic tub with a sealable lid and adding some calcium chloride crystals such as “Damprid”. The calcium chloride absorbs moisture amazingly well. If you already have mould in your camera(s) or lenses, I highly recommend Anderson Camera Repairs in Capalaba, Queensland. To visit their website, click here
I recommend putting your photographic gear into a plastic tub with a sealable lid and adding some calcium chloride crystals such as “Damprid”. The calcium chloride absorbs moisture amazingly well. If you already have mould in your camera(s) or lenses, I highly recommend Anderson Camera Repairs in Capalaba, Queensland. To visit their website, click here
Mark's Tip of the Day - Adjustment Brush
09/01/11
One of the most over-looked, but very useful, features of Photoshop is the Adjustment Brush in Camera Raw.
When you've opened your image in Camera Raw, click on the Adjustment Brush tool and open up a whole new world of fun.
Simple to use, you can selectively lighten, darken, add contrast , etc., to the parts of your image that need it, rather than a global adjustment that affects the entire images.
Now here's the tip within the tip: Click the Auto Mask box when you make your adjustments. One simple click and your life just got a whole lot easier.
When you've opened your image in Camera Raw, click on the Adjustment Brush tool and open up a whole new world of fun.
Simple to use, you can selectively lighten, darken, add contrast , etc., to the parts of your image that need it, rather than a global adjustment that affects the entire images.
Now here's the tip within the tip: Click the Auto Mask box when you make your adjustments. One simple click and your life just got a whole lot easier.
Mark's Tip of the Day - Resize for E-Mail
08/01/11
One of the simplest methods of emailing photos to friends and family is courtesy of Google's Picasa.
Picasa, a free program from Google, has a very simple resize and send function. Just open the options menu (preferences on a Mac), click on the E-Mail tab and then set your preferred options.
800 pixels is a good size for email (this will resize the longest edge of the image to 800 pixels) as it provides a good viewing size but keeps the file size down to a reasonable level.
For those shooting in RAW, Picasa will even do an "on-the-fly" conversion to JPEG as you send your email. Great if you need to share your photos quickly and don't have time for a lot of post processing.
Picasa, a free program from Google, has a very simple resize and send function. Just open the options menu (preferences on a Mac), click on the E-Mail tab and then set your preferred options.
800 pixels is a good size for email (this will resize the longest edge of the image to 800 pixels) as it provides a good viewing size but keeps the file size down to a reasonable level.
For those shooting in RAW, Picasa will even do an "on-the-fly" conversion to JPEG as you send your email. Great if you need to share your photos quickly and don't have time for a lot of post processing.