Calumet Photographic: September 2008

Friday, 26 September 2008

Leopard by Neil Harvey - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Neil Harvey
Location: Ipswich
Title: Leopard
Gear Used:
Nikon D200 + Sigma 10-20mm lens

Friday, 19 September 2008

Home Straight by Stephen Henderson - Photo of the Week

Name: Stephen Henderson
Location: Newtownards, Northern Ireland
Title: Home Straight
Portfolio: www.wildpixel.co.uk
Gear Used:

Nikon D300 + Sigma 70-200 1:2.8APO

Canon 5D Mark II - New at Calumet

Calumet are proud to announce that the venerable Canon EOS 5D Mark II is now available to order. This latest Canon release is the first compact, full frame digital SLR in the world.

The Mark II EOS offers a 21 MP CMOS sensor, an increased ISO range of 50-25,600 and a huge range of improvements and latest features including full, 1080p HD movie recording, live view, 3.0” 920k dot LCD, DIGIC IV processor an increased battery capacity and sensor dust reduction.

To pre-order your own Canon D5 Mark II camera click here to visit the main Calumet website.

If you click on the image below you will be able to hear an interview and product review of the new Canon D5 Mark II with Canon USA's Chuck Westfall.

Wednesday, 10 September 2008

Photokina Cologne - 23rd - 28th September 2008

It's that time again. The Quad-annual Photokina show is taking place this month in Cologne in Germany.

Mäx by Ria Verheyen - Photo of the Week

Name: Ria Verheyen
Location: Düssseldorf, Germany
Title: Mäx
Portfolio: www.licht-fokus.de
Gear Used:

FUJI Finepix S5 Pro + Nikkor 70-300mm

Rockflow by Tom Gardner - Photo of the Week

Name: Tom Gardner
Location: Sandend, Banffshire
Title: Rockflow
Portfolio: www.lightpainter.co.uk
Gear Used:

Canon 20D + Canon 10-22mm lens

Gently Setting by John Brady - Photo of the Week

Name: John Brady
Location: Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Title: Gently Setting
Gear Used:

Canon 40D + Sigma 10-20mm

Timeless by Mike Otley - Photo of the Week

Name: Mike Otley
Location: Bracknell, Berkshire
Title: Timeless
Portfolio:www.mophotos.co.uk
Gear Used:

Nikon D200 + 18-70mm lens

X-Bow by Michael Bailie - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Michael Bailie
Location: Ascari Racetrack, Spain
Title: X-Bow
Portfolio: www.michaelbailie.com

Gear Used:

Nikon D3 + 17-25mm lens

Calumet Nottingham

Calumet Nottingham is quite centrally located near Nottingham City Centre, and is only 10 minutes walk from the major shopping centres, The Victoria Centre, The Broadmarsh Centre and other major stores such as Debenhams, John Lewis, House of Fraser. We can accomodate a limited amount of parking by prior arrangement.

We provide seminars on a very regular basis in our dedicated seminar room and will soon be offering the seminar room for hire by clubs & societies. To aid in the maintenance of your equipment we also host regular in-store sensor cleaning days.

A full Camera Equipment Rental Service is available at Calumet Nottingham.

In-store we stock a wide range of digital still photographic equipment and accessories including comprehensive Spicer Hallfield and Mario Acerboni products.

Calumet Nottingham

Manager: Jason Batterham

Address: 2 Nelson Street,
Nottingham NG1 1DR

Phone: 0115 958 6888

Fax: 0115 959 9061

Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sat. 9 — 5:30

Calumet Nottingham Store Location

Calumet Manchester

Calumet Manchester is located near the main train station in Manchester (Manchester Piccadilly) and is also very close to the Mancunian Way (A57) which leads to all major motorways. It’s a 15 minute walk to the main shopping area of Manchester where you can find Selfridges, Harvey Nicholls, Marks and Spencer and many other great stores.

We have parking outside the store with up to 15 spaces available.
Calumet Manchester provides seminars on a very regular basis in our dedicated seminar room. This is also available for Photo shoots, college and school class room hire and other events that may require a quiet, well lit space.

We offer a full Camera Equipment Rental Service and also have a scanning booth facility service available instore. We also hold regular in-store sensor cleaning sessions once a week as a drop in and also a pre-booked service.

In-store you will find a wide range of digital still photographic equipment along with a great range of camera and photographic accessories including paper, ink and film.

Our store also boasts an excellent range of Spicer Hallfield and Mario Acerboni products.

Calumet Manchester
Manager: Lesley Walker

Address: Unit 4 Downing Street Industrial Estate,
Charlton Place,
Manchester M12 6HH

Phone: 0161 274 4455

Fax: 0161 274 3406

Hours: Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Calumet Manchester Store Location

Calumet Liverpool

Calumet Liverpool
Manager: Duncan Cooper

Calumet Liverpool Address: 7 Century Building, Summers Road, Brunswick Business Park
Liverpool L3 4BL

Phone: 0151 709 1665

Fax: 0151 709 6516

Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Calumet Liverpool Store Location

Camera Equipment Rental - Calumet Liverpool

Calumet London NW1 - Drummond Street

Calumet London NW1
Manager: To be announced

Calumet London NW1 Address: 93-103 Drummond Street,
London NW1 2HJ

Phone: 020 7380 1144

Fax: 020 7387 3354

Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Calumet London NW1 Store Location

Camera Equipment Rental at Calumet Drummond Street

From our store in Drummond Street you can hire a huge range of Camera Equipment, Lighting, Lenses, Tripods and much more. For information on the camera equipment rental services available from our Drummond Street branch, download our brochure here:

Camera Equipment Rental Guide - Drummond Street

Calumet Glasgow

Manager:

Calumet Glasgow Address: Block 4 Unit 1, Oakbank Industrial Estate, off Garscube Road,
Glasgow G20 7LU

Phone: 0141 353 0875

Fax: 0141 332 1275

Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Calumet Glasgow Store Location

Camera Equipment Rental - Calumet Glasgow

Calumet Edinburgh

Manager: Peter Jones

Calumet Edinburgh Address: 3 Bonnington Business Centre, Tennant Street, Leith,
Edinburgh EH6 5HG

Phone: 0131 553 9979

Fax: 0131 554 6105

Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sat. 10 - 4

Calumet Edinburgh Store Location

Camera Equipment Rental - Calumet Edinburgh

Calumet Bristol

The Bristol Calumet store was established in it’s current location around 1993. Calumet Bristol is located approximately 1.5 miles out of Bristol city centre about 15 minutes walk or 5 minutes drive from the major shopping centres Broad mead, The Galleries Centre, and the brand new Cabot Centre. The city centre also boasts other major stores like Debenhams, House of Fraser, M&S. The store has ample free car parking for 10+ cars.

The Bristol staff have more than 60 years photographic knowledge and we regularly provide seminars on a variety of subjects in the Branch.

We have a large range of Nikon Pro cameras and lenses on display for hands on demonstrations. We also have a considerable range of Canon Pro equipment and Spicer Hallfield products in store. Bowens and Pro Photo flash equipment is also available for personal demonstrations.

We also have a huge range of Rental Equipment available for hire in-store. Camera Equipment Rental - Calumet Bristol

Calumet Bristol is the ideal store to visit in Bristol for all your photographic needs, whether you are an enthusiastic amateur or a professional.

Manager: Ed Brown

Calumet Bristol Address: 7 Montpelier Central, Station Road, Montpelier,
Bristol BS6 5EE

Phone: 0117 942 2000

Fax: 0117 942 7722

Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Calumet Bristol Location Map

Calumet Belfast

Calumet Belfast
Manager: Jenny Woods

Calumet Belfast Address: Boucher Plaza Unit 2 4-6 Boucher Road
Belfast BT12 6HR

Phone: 028 90 777 770

Fax: 028 90 774 230

Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Calumet Belfast Location Map

Camera Equipment Rental - Calumet Belfast

Calumet Birmingham

Calumet Birmingham is located just outside of the town centre with close links to the A38M and M6 motorway. We have a large free car park right outside the front door of the store.

We have a dedicated seminar room with free tea and coffee making facilities available for rent. We also hold regular seminar events throughout the year – check our website for more details.

Our fully working studio facility is available for rent. It features a pro scoop with high-glide system and is available with lights from as little as £45. We also offer a range of pro camera and lighting equipment to rent. Calumet Birmingham Camera Equipment Rental Service.

We offer a high quality large format printing facility up to 24” and have a dedicated demo printer area with Epson, HP and Canon always on display.

Due to our spacious showroom we always offer a comprehensive range of photographic equipment on display for demonstrations.

Manager: Peter Hodgson

Calumet Birmingham Address: 23 Aston Cross Business Centre, Wainwright Street, Aston
Birmingham B6 5TH

Phone: 0121 326 7636

Fax: 0121 328 1713

Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Calumet Birmingham Location Map

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