Calumet's Assistant's evening and competition

At Calumet's Assistants Evening event in Drummond Street on Wednesday April 29th, the winners of the Assistants Photo Contest 2009 were announced. Assistants were invited to enter their best ever image into the competition for the chance to win £1,000 worth of Profoto rental.

Twenty Photographs were shortlisted and showcased in the Drummond Street Gallery for the week of the 27th April. The winning image is displayed along with from left to right - Simon Browitt (Rental Manager), Chris Overend (winning Image) and Nic Claxton (Branch Manager at Drummond Street).

Alamy Seminar with Pete Jenkins at Calumet Nottingham

Calumet Nottingham held it's second successful Alamy seminar on the evening of Thursday 26TH March.

Speaker - Pete Jenkins - a regular contributor to national photo press, gave a talk on getting registered with Alamy and also getting past their quite stringent quality controls. www.alamy.com is an online sales portal, and photographers should consider using it as part of their business strategy. Attendees of the first Alamy seminar, held in February, have reported back with very positive comments. Calumet Nottingham intends to run this Alamy seminar again, probably on a Saturday next time. Calumet Nottingham hosts regular seminars, and has a dedicated seminar room which is soon to be made available for hire by groups, societies and businesses.

We are holding 2 more Alamy Seminars with Pete - at Livepool store on 28th May and Drummond Street in London on 24th June. See our events page for further details www.calumetphoto.co.uk

Not a care in the world by Jude Browne - Photo of the Week

Broadcast Video Expo 2009, Earls Court London

Calumet will be one of over 200 exhibitors at the upcoming Broadcast Video Expo 2009 which is taking place at London's Earls Court Arena from 17th to 19th February.

If you are involved in the Broadcast Video industry then come and visit the Calumet stand where you will be able to view and have demonstrated the very latest in video cameras and video equipment from leading manufacturers including:

Canon
Sony Professional
JVC Professional
Audio-Technica
Ianiro
Cambo
PAG
Edirol
Sennheiser
Manfrotto
Libec
Kata
Calumet
GoPro

Examples of the Video Cameras and Camcorders you can see at the Broadcast Video Expo are:

Sony HVR Z5E Camcorder



JVC GY HD200 Camcorder



Canon Xl H1 Camcorder



For more information on the show, visit the Broadcast Video Expo website here.

Speed of Light by Aneta Grochowska - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Aneta Grochowska
Title: Speed of Light
Portfolio:www.anetaphotography.com
Location: London
Gear Used:
Nikon D50

London Eye by Chuck Douglas - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Chuck Douglas
Title: London Eye
Portfolio:www.chuckdouglas.com
Location: London
Gear Used:
Sony A700 and Sigma 10-20mm Lens lens

Bowens Esprit Gemini Lighting Kit

Bowens Esprit Gemini Lighting Kit

The Esprit Gemini will offer a photographer the perfect lighting solution not just in the studio even out on location this product will keep its promise. It is designed for busy photographers who are always on a run. Where ever you are, it operates from either mains or battery and as well it offers consistency, reliability and quality to ensure amazing results in any environment.



Photographers can expect a total versatility when working with the 500Ws Gemini GM500 as it will improve product as well as portrait work. A safe sync voltage of 5V and precise power calibration across the five stop range will ensure a total consistency and reliability for any digital user.

The Bowens Maxilite reflector kit consists of:

BW-1887 65º Maxilite Reflector - A good general-purpose reflector with a moderately high contrast output. Its stippled surface ensures a smooth and even light distribution.

BW-2363 Four-Way Barn-Door & Gel Holder - Offers greater control of light output for the Maxilite Reflector and also accepts gels.

BW-2638 - set of 10 gels - The perfect way to add colour or a tint to a background or subject.

The Bowens Esprit Gemini Lighting Kit Includes

2 x Bowens Esprit Gemini 500Ws Head
1 x Bowens Softbox 60 x 80cm.
1 x Bowens 90cm Umbrella
2 x Bowens Compact Lighting Support Stand
1 x Bowens Wide Angle Reflector.
1 x Bowens Deluxe Kit Bag.
Power Cords, Sync Leads, & Modelling Lamps.

Purchase your Bowens Esprit Gemini 500ws Two Head Lighting Kit for the fantastic price of £738.99 from Calumet today.

Smokey Drop by Akpe Ododoru - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Akpe Ododoru
Title: Smokey Drop
Location: London
Gear Used:
Canon 20D and Canon 100mm macro lens

Lone Leaf by Steve Campbell - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Steve Campbell
Title: Lone Leaf
Location: Priory Woods
Portfolio: www.stephencampbellphotography.co.uk
Gear Used:
Nikon D300 and Sigma 17-70mm lens

Lioness with Fly by Ingo Gerlach - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Ingo Gerlach
Title: Lioness with Fly
Location: Maasai Mara, Kenya
Portfolio: www.tierphoto.de
Gear Used:
Nikon D2x and 200-400mm Lens

Calumet Mammoth Winter Sale

Calumet Mammoth Winter Sale

Come in out of the cold for sales so hot they could end an Ice Age. The Calumet Winter Sale continues until the 12th January 2009 at all of our branches with Giant Deals and Savings available.

Calumet London, Drummond Street Specials

Calumet's flagship store on Drummond Street, London NW1 has an extra special sale with prices thawed on thousands of pounds of new and ex-rental stock. Leaf, Profoto, Hasselblad, Broncolor, Bowens, Contax and more!

Use the links below to browse to find your nearest Calumet Store.

Calumet Store Locations

Calumet Belfast
Calumet Birmingham
Calumet Bristol
Calumet Edinburgh
Calumet Glasgow
Calumet Liverpool
Calumet London NW1
Calumet London SW6
Calumet London W1
Calumet Manchester
Calumet Nottingham

Scott Murray - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Scott Murray
Title:
Location: Cairnbaan, Argyll Scotland
Portfolio: www.scotscapephotography.co.uk
Gear Used:
Canon 5D and 24-105mm lens

Orange Splash by Jamie Harwood - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Jamie Harwood
Title: Orange Splash
Location: Kent
Portfolio: www.harwood-photographic.co.uk
Gear Used:
Nikon D40 and 70-200mm Tamron Lens

Polo Player by Marek Sikora - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Marek Sikora
Title: Polo Player
Location: Guards Polo Club, Great Park at Windsor
Portfolio: www.mareksikora.com
Gear Used:
Canon 40D and 100-400mm lens

Lewis Hamilton by Patrick Gosling - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Patrick Gosling
Title: Lewis Hamilton
Location: Monteblanco, Spain
Portfolio: www.patrickgosling.com
Gear Used:
Canon EOS 1DS MK III, 17-35mm lens

Nikon D3x Digital Camera

The new Nikon D3x Digital Camera reinvents high resolution SLR. Whether you are a photographer who specialises in the studio or shooting out on the road on location, the Nikon D3x's hugely impressive 24.5 megapixel FX Format CMOS sensor produces images of majestic standards of detail and tone.

For capturing those moments changing in the blink of the eye, the Nikon D3X's rapid fire, 5 frames per second consecutive shooting will deliver results time after time.

The Nikon D3x also supports Live View with Autofocus. This allows you the control to view the composition of your images by using the LCD monitor on the back of the body. For maximum flexibility, this is built in with two settings for both Handheld and Tripod shooting.


Pre-Order Your New Nikon D3x Today and Receive Free Gifts Worth £185


Calumet are proud to offer a deal to our customers on the new D3x. If you pre-order your D3x today you will receive a Prospec 8GB CF Memory Card and a large Calumet Camera Backpack, perfect to safely store and transport your new camera. The value of this package is £185.

For more information on this offer and to pre-order your new Nikon D3x Digital Camera today, click here to visit the Calumet Photography website.


Images of the new Nikon D3x Digital Camera


Nikon D3x Digital Camera + Free 8GB CF Memory Card + Large Calumet Camera Backpack



Nikon D3x Digital Camera Body - Front View



Nikon D3x Digital Camera Body - Rear View

Mountain Bike Test Shot by Alistair Kerr - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Alistair Kerr
Title: Mountain Bike Test Shot
Location: Chester
Gear Used:
Mamiya 645 Pro, 45mm Lens, Off Camera Flash

Concrete & Steam by Andrew Rawlins - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Andrew Rawlins
Title: Concrete &Steam
Gear Used:
Nikon D3 and 10.5mm fisheye

Digital Photo Frames

This Christmas why not give the perfect gift of brining an entirely new dimension to your loved ones' photography. Digital Photo Frames are the perfect way to display those images hidden away on your camera, computer, hard drive or memory cards. Simply insert your memory card into a digital photo frame or copy them to the internal, on-board memory and your images are transformed to be displayed on a table or surface or mounted on the wall. Many offer remote operation enabling you to control which images are shown and how they are displayed. You can even play your favourite music tracks along with your images to provide the perfect soundtrack to get the memories flooding back.

Calumet Digital Photo Frames Read CompactFlash Type I, SD/SDHC, MMC and MS-Pro Duo Memory cards as well as USB flash drives. Sizes start at 8 inches and continue up to the hugely impressive 15 inch screen size.

Read the write up about the Calumet Digital Photo Frames on The Photography Blog.

Adobe Photoshop CS4

For years, the image editing software of choice for the professional and amateur photographer, Adobe Photoshop now progresses to version CS4. Adobe Photoshop CS4 further pushes the boundaries set by CS3 which result in Photoshop CS4 offering revolutionary new features, a highly flexible and user friendly experience, both allied with the massively impressive editing power packed by Photoshop.

Photoshop CS4 is packed full of features to allow you to further and edit your images to yours and your clients exacting expectations. New features include the ability to create 360 degree panoramas from your source images. The expert re-touching capabilities also enable you to make the most of images even when they have not been perfectly.

You can buy your standalone version in Mac or PC format from Calumet today or upgrade to Photoshop CS4 from your existing Photoshop CS3 licence.

Hasselblad H3DII-31 & H3DII-39 Digital Cameras

Confident in its quality, Hasselblad is opening its line to a whole new cross-section of photographers by lowering prices on both the H3DII-31 and H3DII-39. Each camera is built to handle extreme workloads and is supported by a wealth of prestigious Hasselblad lenses.

When you're ready to upgrade your gear, be sure to contact a Calumet representative, and he or she will guide you through everything you need to know about these high end masterpieces.

You can reach the Calumet High End Digital Team at the following telephone number: 020 7380 4511.

For more information see the Hasselblad H3DII-31 Digital Camera and Hasselblad H3DII-39 Digital Camera on the Calumet Photography website.

Jolly Jumper by Ricardo Verde Costa - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Ricardo Verde Costa
Title:Jolly Jumper
Location: Aveiro, Portugal
Portfolio: www.1000imagens.com/ricardoverdecosta
Gear Used:
Nikon D300 + Sigma 10-20mm lens

Canon Digital Cameras

Used by a large percentage of photographers throughout the world, Canon's range of SLR and Digital SLR's continues to provide stunning results. Calumet are often the first to offer the latest Canon models on pre-order, as indeed is the case with the new Canon 1000D.

Some other highly popular Canon Digital SLR Cameras are shown below:

The New Canon 1000D



Canon 5D Mark II



Canon EOS 40D



Canon 450D with Lens Kit



Canon 50D

Nikon Digital Cameras

Calumet stocks a huge range of Nikon Digital Cameras including the very latest, cutting edge Digital SLRs. Some of the most popular Nikon Digital Cameras at present are shown below.

Nikon D700 Digital SLR with 14-24mm Lens Kit



Nikon D300 Body




Nikon D90 12.3MP DSLR



Nikon D3 Body



Nikon D60 10.2MP DSLR - Body & 18-55mm VR Lens

Canon Lenses, Canon Lens

Canon Digital Cameras are greatly enhanced by a stunning range of lenses from 14mm ultra wide angle lenses through to spectacular, 600mm telephoto lenses ideal for capturing super-crisp images over a long distance.

Canon's full range of lenses includes:

Fixed Focal Length Lenses
Zoom Lenses
Tilt-and-Shift Lenses
Macro Lenses
Image Stabilisation Lenses
Extenders

Calumet are proud stockists of a huge range of Canon lenses, many of which are available to view and for demonstrations in-store.

Canon EF 50mm 1.4USM Lens



Canon 800mm APO Telephoto Lens



Canon 600mm IS USM Lens



Canon 700 - 200mm lens

Kettleness Beach by Geoff Perry - Photo of the Week

Photographer Name: Geoff Perry
Title:Kettleness Beach
Location: Kettleness, North Yorks
Portfolio: www.perry-photography.co.uk
Gear Used:
Canon EOS 5D + EF 16-35mm lens

Adobe Software at Calumet

Adobe Systems Incorporated offers business, creative and mobile software solutions. Adobe customers include enterprises, knowledge workers, creative and designers, OEM partners, and developers worldwide. In 1982 Adobe was founded by Charles Geschke and John Warnock in the United State of America. The corporate headquarters are located in San Jose, California, USA

The company's technologies and software have set new standards for producing and delivering digital content and as so they redefined business, entertainment, and personal communications. The impact of Adobe solutions is clear to anyone who creates, views, and interacts with information.

In 1989, Adobe System published Adobe Photoshop for the Macintosh. Adobe Photoshop is a graphic editing and creation program. Adobe Photoshop soon dominated the market and becomes Adobe’s flagship product. Currently it is the primary market leader for commercial bitmap and image manipulation. For every graphic professional it has become an indispensable industry standard.

Photoshop has grown and developed over the years with the current version being Adobe Photoshop CS4. This package is now so widely used in pro and amateur circles alike that it has assumed the kind of brand privileged recognition the preserve of Hoover, Dyson, Biro and Google. If you're ever editing an image you're Photoshopping it.

Crumpler Bags at Calumet

Crumpler is a world famous camera bag company. Its Pacific headquarters are based in Melbourne, Australia, while its European headquarters are based in Cologne, Germany. Crumpler was founded in Melbourne in 1995 by Dave Roper, Will Miller and Stuart Crumpler. At the beginning they started as a messenger bag company, but in the recent years they expanded its collection and started to produce colorful laptop computer and camera bags used by professional and amateur photographers alike.

Lowepro Camera Bags at Calumet

Lowepro is an international company that produces carrying solutions for imaging equipment and consumer electronics. Its worldwide headquarters are located in Sebastopol, California. Lowepros products are used by photographers throughout world, mostly professional photographers and photojournalists, but they also produce cases for consumer photographer and laptops.

In 1967 when Greg Lowe invented the world’s first internal frame backpack the brand began to grow. Some years later in 1972, Lowe introduced another innovation - the first foam padded, soft-sided camera bag. Lowepro have also been responsible for lots of the industry standards of modern back packs as the introduction of plastic buckles, compression straps and stabilizers. They have never stopped to innovate and improve their products over the last 40 years. Customer relations are highly important for their work, most innovation and improvements are inspired by helpful advices from their customers.

Today Lowepro is the largest producer of camera support packs with distribution in 107 countries.

Fujifilm at Calumet

Fujifilm Holdings Corporation or formerly known as Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company producing and selling photographic film and cameras. Fujifilm is the world’s largest photographic and imaging company. Fujifilm operates 223 subsidiary companies for research, manufacture and distribution of products. Their manufacturing facilities are established in Asia, Europe, and the United States of America.

In 1934 Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. was established in Japan. The founding was based on a government plan to establish a domestic photographic film manufacturing industry. The new company inherited the split-off photographic film operations of Dainippon Celluloid Company Limited. In 2006 FUJIFILM Corporation has taken over the business operations of the former Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Every operation is since then under the overall direction of the Fujifilm Group holding company, FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation.

Sony at Calumet

Sony Corporation is a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the world's largest media conglomerates and the Sony Group is one of the leading entertainments companies in the world.

Sony was founded in Tokyo in 1945 of two men - engineer Masaru Ibuka and physicist Akio Morita and it started with just 20 employees. Since the company was established over 60 years ago, it has grown to almost 160,000 employees around the world.

Sony's photography equipment now presents cutting edge designs and razor sharp imagery across their range of compact and SLR digital Cameras and Video Cameras.

Leaf at Calumet

In 1984 Leaf System Inc. was founded in Massachusetts and established a new era of the professional digital photography market. Leaf was the world industry leader in providing cutting edge digital photography solutions. Ever since this system and setting benchmarked all other digital camera producers and becomes the standard for digital cameras. Leaf never gives up this role as the leader of innovating technology for the digital photography market. For nearly every world's leading professional photographers, Leaf has become the preferred digital equipment supplier.

Leafs triumph and ongoing success is based on the research and development efforts to complete their experience in image capture & color science. Leaf will continue to lead the digital photography market to provide the photography community with new and exciting solutions.