Training is an important part of our philosophy.
We will be conducting training events throughout the end of March and April. An example of the training modules are below. Other modules will follow.
Module 1: Digital Operator Accreditation
Aimed at equiping digital operators and Phase one users with valuable technical information and workflow techniques.
Module 2: Understanding Colour and RAW Processing
Aimed at equiping those who process RAW files using Capture One 4 PRO with an in-depth understanding of how to achieve the best results. The course includes information on Adobe PhotoShop CS3 & CS4 non-destructive editing techniques.
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Phase One P65+ 60 megapixel, full frame digital back and Phase One 645 camera system are now available.
World leaders in image quality and functionality. Phase One digital
backs for medium, large format and also specialist applications (technical,
rangefinder, view & monorail cameras). Specular (based in Victoria)
is an authorised supplier of Phase One digital backs. Have you got Mamiya
RZ Pro II or 645AFD, Hasselblad 500 series or H-series, Contax 645AF, almost
any Large Format 5x4, Fuji GX680 and many more? There are all great cameras,
make them digital!
From 16 to 60 megapixels, whether it's commercial, fashion, advertising,
landscape, architecture or automotive we've got a range of solutions that
will suit you.
Specular have a range of Phase One digital backs and camera systems available
for rental or hire.
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Profoto, The Light Shaping Company, is one of the leading flash manufacturers in the world. The Profoto philosophy demands that tools be designed to shape light in specific ways, with minimum effort. Profoto's unique modular system of optically designed light shaping tools allow you create the "perfect light" on demand. From monoblocks, to portable battery packs, to high performance packs producing maximum power, minimum flash duration, super-fast recycling times - and heavy duty design.
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These guys have over 60 years of experience in design and engineering great medium format cameras and lenses. Mamiya is now focussed on digital photography with the release Mamiya ZD SLR medium format digital camera, Mamiya ZD Back, the Mamiya 645 AFD III camera and a new range of lenses optimised for digital and still work with film.
The Mamiya ZD With its
built-in 22 megapixel CCD imaging sensor it produces sharp, high quality
rich tones in a surprisingly light weight, compact body that resembles
35mm D-SLR cameras. It is ideal for a range of photography especially Wedding
Portrait where quality and file size are a must.
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These guys are the new kids on the block, distributed in the U.S. by the MAC Group, Induro have a new line of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber tripods and monopods as well as ball heads and accessories. Induro have been designed specifically for the professional and serious photographers.
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Did you (or do you) have a Horseman 5x4? Well you should see what they do now with solutions for Phase One digital backs. These products are built with extremely high care and craftmanship. Talk to us about the range available, from the SW-D II Pro view camera with shift movements combined with a 24mm APO-Digitar Schneider (or other) lens, the LD-Pro view camera with tilt and swing, or a traditional film based system.
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Continuing to develop and patent technology for technical cameras beyond the competition, the result for the serious craft level photographer is a unique product with the highest level of user experience. The combination of Phase One P+ backs and the ARCA-SWISS M - Monolith 6x9 create a solution dedicated to capture and the subject over the technology. Simplicity of operation and stability of image location through extreme yaw correction allows for instant adjustments in focus without losing the image position. For the technical camera user, the experience is pure pleasure. Once the ARCA-SWISS workflow is experienced, it's hard to use anything else in the studio.
View cameras and specialist wide cameras for digital applications, Cambo are a high quality product produced with care and attention based upon over 60 years of accumulated expertise and experience. Cambo's new Wide RS-1000 or the trusty Wide DS Digital series combined with Phase One P+ backs are the ideal photographic tool for the demanding architectural photographer. The set has been designed for digital photography and features Schneider's latest Digitar lenses with short focal lengths for optimum image quality, as well as a choice from Rodenstock's Apo-Sironar Digital series.
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Thought they weren't available in Australia?... well they are! PocketWizard Digital radio slaves offer the photographer creative freedom to position electronic flash and/or cameras anywhere you want to without the need for wires. Triggering your camera or strobe is as easy as pushing the shutter release on your camera. Ask about the NEW PocketWizard PLUS II or the MultiMAX Remote Control Radio Slave the WORLD'S most innovative and advanced Digital Radio Triggering system available in the photographic market.
Let's face it, every photographer has their own preferred methods and philosophies, at Specular we are a source of solutions designed especially for individual photographers needs.
tel: 1300 854 171
fax: 1300 854 272
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