Para Camera Club Inc.

Welcome

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You will find, among other things, what we do, where we meet, the current programme of meetings and Para Camera Club outings and some useful photographic links and information.

You are welcome to browse the posts here and enjoy the photographic efforts of club members as they have entered the club competitions and been awarded merits and honours.

Bulla Fruit 'n Yoghurt by Kath Matthews

Lobethal Grand Carnival by John Coates

You will find the contact details of the Para Camera Club representative for information about the club. You are also most welcome to come and visit with us on our club nights and activities.

What ever the case we hope you enjoy our web blog and wish you well in your photographic endeavours.

The Para Camera Club Inc

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The Para Camera Club Incorporated is one of the largest and most successful camera clubs in South Australia.

Moonta, South Australia, June 2009 - by Micheal Tapping

Formed in 1972, the Club draws membership from the northern Adelaide suburbs. The original name of The Elizabeth Camera Club was later changed to The Para District Photographic Society to encompass a wider geographic area and changed again in 2008 to reflect the changing times and a more modern approach by the Club.

The aim of the club is to assist and encourage the members to a higher standard of photography by organising activities such as competitions, field trips, instructional workshops, guest speakers and social outings

The Club embraces both film and digital based photography recognising that it is the skill of the photographer that creates the image not necessarily the type or cost of the equipment. We encourage and assist members to develop competent technical skills and combine them with artistic and compositional skills in the creation and presentation of their photographic images.

ACC v PDPS Winners 2007

We are a friendly and supportive group with a good depth of skills and knowledge. There is always somebody within the Club who can assist or guide you with whatever photographic issue you may have.

We encourage anybody interested in improving his or her photography to come along to our next meeting, you will be made most welcome. All you need to bring with you is your enthusiasm for photography and be prepared to enjoy yourself.

"The Bugaree Mob - June 2008"

Natural Light Portraiture - March 2009 (image by Pat Tapping)

FOR SALE

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The following items are for sale by Para Camera Club Members.

If you are interested in an item for sale please use the contact on the For Sale Notice and not the blog etc.

If you are interested in placing an item For Sale on the pages here then e-mail details to : paraccnews@gmail.com

If you sell your item please let the blog master know: paraccnews@gmail.com

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For Sale (12/09/2009)

ENLARGER

Top of the line professional Durst twin auto
Make a great addition to your antique collection
Or if you are a traditionalist, can be used

Price negotiable
Yvonne – 08 8250 3653 or hilly308@bigpond.com

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For Sale (23/08/2009)

Epson Stylus Photo 1290 A3+ Printer

cost of replacement cartrides - $85.00 approx
Price: $150.00
Contact: Brian Guest : gesty@picknowl.com.au

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For Sale (23/08/2009)

Nikon DX zoom lens

Nikkor Zoom Lens: AF-S ED 18-70mm f3.5-4.5
Includes UV and Polarizing filters
Includes Lens cover and hood.
In excellent order, selling because I now have an FX camera.
$300.00 inclusive
Yvonne 08 8250 3653

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For Sale (24/07/2009)

CANON 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens

Description - (Discount Digital Photography)

An unbeatable combination of zoom range, silent and fast USM autofocus, excellent optics, and Canon's image stabilization technology. Image stabilization allows steady handheld operation at shutter speeds up to two full stops slower than would normally be possible, making this a practical lens even in low-light situations. It’s one of the most versatile lens choices in the entire EF lineup for the advanced EOS photographer.

Specifications

Lens Construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
Angle of View: 65 to 15 degrees, 46 to 10 degrees, 75 to 18 degrees
Focus Adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.28m / 0.9 ft.
Filter Size: 72mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: 78.4 by 96.8 inches, 18.9oz.

Great walk around lens
Excellent condition
UV filter included
New Price: $595.00
Sell Price: $300.00
Contact: Andy Smylie - 8288 0716 - andysmylie@gmail.com

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Forms & Tutorials

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Forms:

Print Competition Entry Form (exel file)
EDI Entry Form (word file)

Tutorials by Club Members:

Resizing for the web and EDI by Andy Smylie (PDF file)
Montage - Yachts on the Rocks by Heather Horsnell
Vignetting by Yvonne Hill (Word file)
Converging Verticals and Straightening Horizons by Neil Gray (word file)
Tweaking Colour "I did it my way" by Yvonne Hill (PDF file)
Create an Audio Visual Presentation by Neil Gray (.exe file)
Mirror Image Effect by Neil Gray
The Squarkels Return by Yvonne Hill

Tutorials Online:

Digital Photo Editing
DavroDigital
Digital Grin
Digital Workflow -Online Short Course
http://scottimages.blogspot.com/2009/07/texturing-image-in-photoshop.html
Converting Colour to Black & White (PDF file)
Converting Colour to Black & White (PDF file)
Blending by Russell Brown (video)
The Lights Right Studio
PixelGenius - Tips & Techniques (PDF files & movies)
The Russell Brown Show - photoshop tutorials
Mark Johnson Photography - photoshop tutorials (video)
School Of Photoshop - Photoshop Tutorials
Photoshop for Photographers - Video Tutorials
Texturing an Image in Photoshop

Photographic LInks

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These links are provided by the Para Camera Club as information only and should not be regarded as a recommendation.

Photographic Associations:

Photographic Processing:

Black and White Photographic processing house.

Photographic Online Communities:

Programme

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The programme for the coming year is outlined below with monthly competitions and activities. Some dates and activities may change from time to time or additional information may be added as it comes to hand during the year, so check back regularly to keep up to date.

Definitions for the set subject competitions are at the bottom of the page so scroll down and make yourself familiar with the specifics for each set subject.

Monthly outings list can be found here:

2009:

January 21 - Welcome - Show & Tell - Slideshows

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February 4 - Open Competition & Set Subject: "Wish your were here" - Image for a postcard. Judge: Chris Carter

February 18 - Night shots of the city from the Torrens River

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March 4 - Open Competition & Set Subject: "Photo Journalism" . Judge: Dave Lamplough
New members EDI comp.

March 18 - Portrait Shoot: environmental and natural light

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April 1 - Open Competition & Set Subject": "Shallow Depth of Field". Judge: Trevor Bower

April 15 - Guest Speaker: Caroline Fisher

April 29 - Workshop: Creating a Montage in Photoshop
Bring an image for "Story Telling Montage" (download full details)

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May 6 - Open competition & Set subject: "Creepy Crawlies". Judge: Fred Bray

May 20 - Studio Visit - Orange Lane Studio (map)
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June 3 - Open Competition & Set subject, "Outdoor Portrait". Susie Lipert

June 6 - 8 - Club Photographic Weekend Trip

June 17 - Activity: InkJet City - Abstract Defined

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July 1 - Open Competition & Set Subject, "Cook Book". Judge: Des Berwick

July 15 - Guest speaker - Craig Ingram

July 29 - Blue Sky Thinking - June long weekend judging.

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August 5 - Open Competition & Set subject, "Abstract". Judge: Howard Speed

August 16 - Sunday Activity - Snapathon - Hanhdorf -Moved to 30 August

August 19 - Activity: Cutting your Matt Board to size
(matt boards can be purchased from the club for $10.00 per full sheet - 80cm X 100cm)
Bring images from Football Outing????

August 30 - Sunday Activity - Snapathon - Hanhdorf -Moved from 16 August

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September 2 - Open Competition & Set subject, "Mates". Judge: Ron Jackson

September 13 - Sunday Morning - Kath Matthews - 9am Mac’s Creek, Parra Wirra Conservation Park. More details soon.

September 16 - Members Judging:

Snapathon
Out of the Hat
Story Telling Montage

September 30 - Workshop - Enhance your images using Photoshop

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October 7- Open Competition & Set subject: "Advertising". Judge: Don Smith

October 21 - Activity: Fun with Flash

October 25 - Malcolm Siddal - Garden Island Yatch Club - 9:30am start

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November 4 - Open Competition & Set subject: "Vintage". Judge: Noel Speechley
plus New Members print comp.

November 10 - ACC v PCC Inter-club Competition - to be held at the ACC club rooms

November 14 - Saturday Morning - Moira - Xmas Pageant. Meet at South Tce and King William Street. The Christmas Pageant starts at 9:30am, so times will be worked out at a later date. Website for the 2009 Xmas Pageant: http://www.cupageant.com.au/WhenandWhere.aspx

November 18 - Annual General Meeting - last week to get entries in for End of Year

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December 2 - End of Year Trophy Presentation. Judge: Lou Marafioti

December 12 - Saturday Afternoon - Xmas Picnic get together. Details to be announced later.

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Definitions for Set Subjects:

February 4 - Wish you were here
An image depicting the essence or character of a place at least 50k from the Adelaide CBD. An image suitable for a picture postcard.

March 4 - Photo Journalism.
An image recording an event which tells a story of what has happened, is happening or is about to happen. Viewing of the image should excite or stimulate one or more of the many human emotions.

April 1 - Shallow Depth of Field
An image showing the foreground out of focus, the subject in focus and the background out of focus

May 6 - Creepy Crawlies
An image of living small crawling invertibrates e.g. insects, spiders of worms. Must be terrestrial.

June 3 - Outdoor Portrait.
A human portrait taken outside using available light. The use of flash is NOT permitted.

July 1 - Cook Book
An image of cooked food, prepared and ready to eat, as you might find in a cook book.

August 5 - Abstract
An image showing a pictorial and pleasing arrangement of elements (colours & shapes) which are not recognisable as known objects although they may suggest an object or scene.

September 2 - Mates
An image of a matched pair. A spouse, and animal pair, good friends or companions. Not in a romantic situation.

October 7 - Advertising.
The title of the image is the product we are advertising.The image could be used in an advertising brochure. An advertising campaign shot.

November 4, Vintage
An image depicting one or many aspects of the following: the yeild of grapes, a year or period of origin, length of age, characterised by excellence, maturity and enduring time.

Meetings & Contact Detail

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When:

Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month
Doors open at 7:00pm for kick off at 7:30pm
Find the current programme here

Where:

The Elizabeth Grove Uniting Church Hall,

Fairfield Road

Elizabeth Grove 5112

Refer: Google Map - enter from Harvey Road

Contact:

Email the club here
Alberto: 0412 112 976