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Wildlife Day
Saturday, 1st October 2022
• FREE wildlife photography talks • See a large range of birds of prey
• FREE expert advice • EXCLUSIVE offers • FREE giveaways • FREE parking
If Wildlife’s your thing, then don’t miss the Park Cameras Wildlife Day, held at our Burgess Hill store on Saturday 1st October 2022.
The Wildlife day is BACK! Upon visiting the store on 1st October, you’ll find some incredible one-day-only offers, and product experts available all day from a wide variety of leading brands including Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Manfrotto, Lowepro, ZEISS, Benro and Vanguard to name just a few!
We’ll also be hosting a variety of engaging FREE seminars where you can hear from some leading photographers from the industry, who will share their tips and tricks focusing on different aspects of wildlife photography, and we hope that you’ll be able to take something from this to incorporate into your own photography. Places are limited, so please see below for further details on how you can book your place.
This Autumn we are also delighted to be joined by our friends from Sky Birds of Prey who will have a variety of Birds of Prey for you to photograph and test out any new cameras or lenses you might be interested. Their expert team come with a wealth of knowledge about Birds of Prey, so if you’ve got any burning questions, this is a fantastic chance to get them answered and is a great chance for children to see a collection of birds that you might not expect to see in the town on any ordinary day!
Free Photography Talks
For our variety of free talks, we would suggest signing up where possible, as space is limited. However, should you not book a place and still wish to attend one of our talks, please speak to us on the day and we will do our best to accommodate you.
9:15am
Top 10 tips for the modern wildlife photographer
with Andy Rouse
Want to improve your wildlife photography? Then come and be inspired by multi award winning professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse.
9:20am
The art of capturing animal behaviour
with Andy Parkinson
Join professional wildlife photographer Andy Parkinson as he gives a detailed breakdown of just how he manages to capture so many award-winning images of animal behaviour.
10:40am
How photographing squirrels made me a professional photographer
with Dani Connor
Dani shares her journey becoming a professional photographer, her love for Red Squirrels as well as some of her recent work with the Canon EOS R7.
10:45am
Never miss a decisive moment in the wild
with Alan Hewitt
Join us in our Burgess Hill store & find out how Alan Hewitt uses his tried and tested results to help him get great photos in the wild!
12:00pm
Wildlife Film-Making: Stories from behind the scenes
with Richard Hughes
Join us in our Burgess Hill store where Richard Hughes will offer hints / tips as a wildlife filmmaker & shares behind the scenes stories!
12:15pm
Top 10 tips for the modern wildlife photographer
with Andy Rouse
Want to improve your wildlife photography? Then come and be inspired by multi award winning professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse.
1:20pm
The art of capturing animal behaviour
with Andy Parkinson
Join professional wildlife photographer Andy Parkinson as he gives a detailed breakdown of just how he manages to capture so many award-winning images of animal behaviour.
2:30pm
Birds of Prey Flying Display
at Park Cameras Wildlife Day
Join Park Cameras at our wildlife day and be prepared to be amazed, as Sky Birds of Prey put on an incredible flying display!
3:30pm
Never miss a decisive moment in the wild
with Alan Hewitt
Join us in our Burgess Hill store & find out how Alan Hewitt uses his tried and tested results to help him get great photos in the wild!
4:00pm
How photographing squirrels made me a professional photographer
with Dani Connor
Dani shares her journey becoming a professional photographer, her love for Red Squirrels as well as some of her recent work with the Canon EOS R7.
Brands attending the Park Cameras Wildlife Day
Canon
Canon will be situated outside our store allowing you to test out their range of telephoto lenses designed not only to produce the sharpest, clearest pictures, but also to withstand the rigours of life in the kitbag of a wildlife photographer or enthusiast. If you’re an existing Canon user, why not bring along your camera and try out the range of lenses for yourself
In addition to this, we'll also have the full range of full-frame mirrorless cameras available for you to put through their paces including the EOS R5, EOS R6 and the super popular EOS R7 – plus benefit from some exclusive special offers! A technical expert from Canon will be on-hand throughout the day to help you find the best product and answer any niggling technical questions.
DON’T FORGET! Bring your camera along with an SD card, and Canon will show you how you can take complete control of your images by printing one of your images up to A3 size for FREE using their PIXMA professional photo printer range.
Sony
Join us on Saturday 1st October and get expert advice from a technical expert from Sony UK. They’ll be available throughout the day to answer any questions you may have and show you their fantastic range of equipment, and how it can be used to expand your photographic potential in the wild.
You’ll be able to get hands-on with a wide-range of their cameras such as the a7 IV, a7R IVa a9 II, as well as the award-winning a1, featuring an amazing 50MP, improved real-time Eye AF for animals including birds, and a shooting speed of up to 30fps.
But that’s not all! Join us on the day and test out some of Sony’s most popular lenses for wildlife photography including the FE 200-600mm F/5.6-6.3 G OSS and the NEW FE 70-200mm F/2.8 GM OSS Mark II and the super telephoto FE 400mm F/2.8 GM and FE 600mm F/4 GM OSS!
Nikon
If you're passionate about photographing the beauty of the natural world, you'll need a camera and lens combination that brings you close enough to capture every detail from a safe distance.
At the Wildlife Day, we’ll have a technical expert from Nikon UK who will help you choose the perfect gear you need to perform such a task, plus get hands on the amazing Z-series mirrorless cameras including the Z 7 II, Z 6 II and Z 9*. Plus see the wide-range of Z-mount lenses available!
In addition to this, you’ll be able to get closer to nature by trying out the range of binoculars from Nikon. Whether you’re stargazing, birdwatching or just taking in the incredible beauty of wildlife, these binoculars help you explore the earth and skies above in stunning detail and clarity. Speak to the experts on the day to help find the perfect pair for your needs.
Panasonic
Whether video, photography or a mixture of both is your thing, visit us at our Wildlife Event where a technical expert from LUMIX UK will be on-hand throughout the day with the range of LUMIX S and LUMIX G cameras and lenses, including the LUMIX GH6 and the popular LUMIX S5.
Fujifilm
Now is the time to get out and make photos of the world with all the lovely colours that Autumn brings. And when it comes to choosing the right camera and lens combination to photograph the myriad subjects, within the Fujifilm X-Series range of cameras, there’s a couple of new kids on the block including the X-H2S, X-H2 and Fujifilm XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR. Visit us on the day and test these products out for yourself, as well as a wide range of other lenses such as the popular XF 100-400mm OIS WR.
OM System
Attending the Park Cameras Wildlife Day is the ideal to get hands-on with the ultimate OM & OM-D cameras catering to the highest demands in photography, inlcuding the NEW OM-1. Packed with the highest technology, such as up to 1053-point cross-type autofocus for precise, sharp imagery – while up to 120 frames per second always capture the right moment.
An OM System Guru will also be on-hand to show you the range of lenses available ideally suited to helping you get fantastic wildlife images, including the 60mm f/2.8 MACRO, 300mm f/4 IS PRO, 40‑150mm f/4.0 PRO and 150‑400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO*.
*Subject to availability.
ZEISS
Seeing wildlife up close in person can be down to patience, experience and the right equipment and can often be unique and unforgettable moments in life. Join us at our wildlife day and speak to a technical expert from ZEISS where help you find the perfect pair of high-quality binoculars for your needs, including the compact, lightweight SFL range.
Samyang
Visit us at the Wildlife Day where a technical expert from Samyang will be on hand to show you their range of lenses, including Auto and Manual Focus, for photographers and film creators. Samyang's advanced, high-quality optics are engineered to enable everyone to fully explore their creativity and tell their own unique story.
Manfrotto
Join us in in store where an expert from Manfrotto will be available to help you find the perfect tripod, monopod of head for your needs. Feel free to bring your camera gear along on the day so you can get a feel or how your own kit will work with Manfrottos sophisticated and sturdy range.
Epson
Have you ever wanted to print your own images? Well now you can! Epson will be at our Wildlife Day demonstrating how you can print your images in the comfort of your own home. With their amazing range of Surecolor A3 / A2 printers, full of the latest cutting-edge technology you can produce amazing prints right from your own home - ideal for amateur and semi-professional photographers.
Why not bring one of your favourite photos with you to the Wildlife Day on a USB Stick or SD card and Epson will show you the quality of their printers by printing off your image at A3 size while you wait for you to take away and keep - all for FREE!
Lowepro
For over 50 years, Lowepro camera bags, backpacks and cases have been on countless adventures and mastered a wide range of climates and conditions in the most remote parts of the world. Visit us in store and check out the current line-up of bags ready for your own adventures in 2022 and beyond. Feel free to bring your camera gear on the day to help find the perfect bag for your needs.
Vanguard
Join us in store and receive honest and friendly advice to help you find the camera support / bag from Vanguard that suits your needs. Feel free to bring your gear along to test out their supports for yourself! Plus, experience the outdoors up close with the range of binoculars and spotting scopes from Vanguard – designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind.
Slik
Join us at our Wildlife Day and get expert advice on the perfect Slik Tripod for your needs. We’ll have a range for you to try out, so feel free to bring your camera gear with you on the day. You’ll also be able to try out the Creator’s Clamp and Sliding Arm II which are ideal to get to angles not normally possible, or to attach to things such as pipes or bird hides.
Langly
If you’re looking for something to protect your camera gear with style and ease, then visit us on the Wildlife Day where we’ll have a wide-range of Langly bags to try out, with backpacks and shoulder bags as well as a fantastic range of attractive and comfortable straps, as well as memory card storage solutions.
Benro
Join us in our Burgess Hill store and try out a wide-range of Tripods from Benro. Whether you are waiting patiently for a kingfisher close-up or stalking woodland creatures through the forest… you need the right gear! With a perfect mix of strength, durability and flexibility Benro provide solutions to all shooting situations. Bring your camera and lens along and see how it feels on a range of different tripods.
Want to learn a bit more about what you can expect by visiting Wildlife Day at Park Cameras? If so, then watch our previous live video where team member and Park Cameras YouTube host Gareth shows you around!
Staying Covid-19 secure in 2022.
At Park Cameras, we can confirm that we have complied with the government’s guidance on managing the risk of COVID-19.
We have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment and shared the results with the people who work at Park Cameras.
- We have cleaning, handwashing and hygiene procedures in line with guidance.
- We will ensure all photographic equipment is cleaned before and after it is handled by a customer or colleague.
- We have taken all reasonable steps to maintain a 2m distance in the store
- Where people cannot be 2m apart, we have done everything practical to manage transmission risk.
Whilst face coverings are no longer a requirement when shopping at Park Cameras, we ask that you respect our colleagues and customers who choose to continue wearing one whilst in the store.
We will take all guidance from PHE and the UK Government, if further restrictions or safety measures are put into place or necessary, we may review the store re-opening timings and measures.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their loyalty and support during what is a very challenging and uncertain time for us all.
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By Park Cameras on 13/09/2022
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