Looking for some solid and unbiased advice on what digital camera(s) or lenses are worth investing in?

Curious about which camera features will make a real difference in your photography?

Wondering about what upgrades and camera accesories are truly worth it?

Interested to work and test equipment hands-on before making a purchasing decision?

Then this Digital SLR Learn and Try Event is what you have been waiting for!

Thanks to our friends at Beau Photo, we will have virtually the entire line-up of Nikon and Canon Digital SLR's, lenses (both consumer and professional grade), fas well as dedicated Flashes (Speedlights) or you to lay your hands on and photograph with. Participants can use their own gear or try cameras and lenses provided by the folks of Beau Photo. We will have several setups ready for you to shoot everything from still-life product to fashion/portraiture. VPW instructors will be there to help with camera settings and to answer all your questions. You are welcome to bring your own memory card so that you can take images shot on our cameras home with you (note: digital cameras take SD and/or compact flash cards)

We begin the evening with a short yet information packed lecture by VPW Director Marc Koegel. Marc will focus on what camera features are important to know about, as well as what to look for when choosing a lens. Whether you already own a digital SLR or are thinking of buying in the near future, this presentation is aimed at giving you lots of practical advice. Topics covered will include:

- Canon and Nikon Digital SLR Camera Model Overview
- The eternal debate: Canon versus Nikon versus 'other' manufacturers
- Digital SLR 'must have' feature list, what functionality to look for and what you can ignore
- APS versus Full Frame: What you need to know about DSLR sensor size
- Digital SLR cameras and video: what to expect and how to get great results easily
- Digital camera accessories: what to look for and a list of recommendations
- Lenses for every budget: recommendations based on budget and purpose
- Fixed versus zoom lenses: what should be in your camera bag and why
- Image Stabilization: Love it or leave it?
- High quality lenses: worth the extra money?
- Fast Lenses: Using shallow Depth of Field for added visual impact
- Choosing a dedicated Flash: Canon versus Nikon Flash Speedlite system
- Question and Answer Period
- Canon and Nikon best feature list

Following the lecture, we will begin the hands-on shooting sessions where you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of cameras, lenses and flashes.

Join us for this rare opportunity to learn and try the latest digital camera equipment.

Please note: Participnats of this event will each receive a $25 Gifty Certificate from Beau Photo to be used towards camera, lens and/or flash equipment rentals. In addition, VPW will provide a $25 discount offer for some of our most popular digital photography courses and workshops. All details about these offers will be discussed at the event.

Level:

All Levels. Everyone is welcome!

Enrollment:

Maximum 50 participants.

Equipment Needed:

None required. We will have many digital SLR's and lenses for you to try.
If you bring your own camera you will be able to test a variety of lenses with it.

We Provide:

Digital SLR recommended feature list and tips and tricks handout.
Canon and Nikon Digital SLR cameras and lenses for you to try.
Professional shooting setups, both still life and model/portraiture setups.
Discount coupons with value of $25 each for Beau Photo Equipment rentals and VPW Introduction/Intermediate Courses and Workshops. All details provided at the event.

Complimentary Refreshments.

Early-Bird Discount:

A 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

CAPIC & PPABC Members:

A 5% discount is available to CAPIC and PPABC members when registering online. Please be prepared to show your membership cards on the first day of your workshop.

Group Discount:

A 5% discount will be appplied if 3 or more people register at the same time for the same workshop. (All 3 tuitions must be paid for by one credit card to be considered a group registration.) Please follow the instructions on the online registration page.

In order to provide the best learning environment possible VPW keeps class sizes limited to 12-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class, once you have registered for it.

If you must withdraw for any reason please be aware of our refund policy as follows:

For our local workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 15 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date VPW requires 7 days written notice.

Read complete refund and liability policy

The Canon + Nikon Digital SLR Learn and Try Event is taught by the following instructor:

Read Marc's Biography

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Also at this event we welcome the great folks of Beau Photo: