A Guide to Buying Camera Gear

The holiday season is a time of gift giving and vacations, and also a time when a lot of people decide to try

out or resume photography with a dedicated camera. In anticipation of that, sales like those of Black

Friday and Cyber Monday offer enticing bargains for those considering camera gear purchases. The

challenge is investing in the right gear for each person’s needs to avoid buyer’s remorse. This class aims to

clarify the best path to consider what will offer the greatest benefits in terms of matching your budget, and

needs against the offerings available. Attendees will come out with a clear path for engaging in the

purchase process.

When: Tuesday the 10th of November

Where: Envirohub, 31b Glasgow St

Cost: Free, but please register

Conducted by photographer Trevor Hardy, who started his career over 40 years ago.

Trevor has photographed around the globe, in many disciplines, but wildlife is his preferred genre. He is a

VIP Canon Illuminary: a person recognized by Canon as an authoritative source of advice and support for

members of the international Canon Community support forum. He currently shoots Canon, Fuji, Nikon,

Olympus and Sony systems.

He has also been a life-long educator, has presented these courses internationally, and in Auckland with

success. Now retired, he has settled in Tauranga and is offering his courses on a pro bono basis for those

seeking to develop their skills in still photography with a dedicated camera.

Trevor will also be running courses in February and March to help you get the best of your camera.