A Photographic & Digital Imaging Expo is to be held on Wednesday 29^th November at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham Victoria.

Entry is free, and the Expo will run from 11.30am through to 9pm.

Whether you’re in the market for your first camera, want to learn how to take better photographs, or want to be stimulated by the large selection of award winning photos on display, then this is a must see event!

The exhibition will feature major photo and digital companies showcasing today’s cutting-edge developments and trends in imaging technology, software, and output printing systems. All leading manufacturers and distributors will have company representatives on hand to answer any questions on their latest products.

Nikon will showcase there new Nikon D80 and range of professional imaging products.

You will have the opportunity to see why the Olympus E-system digital SLR’s featuring precision optics, Live View and Dust Reduction technology appeal greatly to advanced enthusiasts.

First hand you’ll be able to view the award winning Ricoh 8.13 mega pixel compact digital camera, the GR Digital that delivers quality results professionals demand.

Tamron will feature their impressive high-power zoom lens designed for exclusive use with digital SLR’s, the AF18-200mm lens.

Casio will show its popular range of ultra-slim, card-sized, go anywhere, high-resolution digital EXILIM digital cameras.

Fuji’s newest all in one FinePix S6500fd will be a camera not to be missed, especially by portrait photographers, as the new camera incorporates an industry-first hardware based Face Detection technology to enable the camera to recognise faces and optimise settings to get the best photograph in just 0.04 seconds

For the video enthusiasts JVC, leaders in camcorder technology, will demonstrate a hard drive camcorder that combines a 3-CCD image device for superior pro-quality video and 5 mega pixel still pictures with the long recording time of an internal 30 GB (Gigabyte) hard disk drive.

The exciting new Samsung NV10, featuring 10.1 mega pixels, a 230K 2.5″ wide-view LCD, with a new Smart Touch user interface, in a stunning 18.5mm thin black aluminium body is designed to give users an photographic experience unlike anything they have tried before. Don’t miss the Samsung stand!

Canon will have their comprehensive range of compact digital cameras plus a range of video cameras and digital SLR’s including their latest release the Canon EOS 400D.

If you are unsure of what the best printer cartridge or paper to use to maximise your home printing then experts from leading supplier Resolution will be on hand to answer all your questions. Or if it’s a camera or video bag you need see the comprehensive range of Lowe Pro bags with many stylish and innovative designs.

Providing a number of informative and educational talk’s through-out the day will be leading photo identity and editor of Total Image and Better Picture magazine Shelton Muller.

Whatever your interest you will be able to talk freely to the experts about the latest in photography.

All exhibitors will also have red hot bargains and specials on offer, making it an ideal time to select some great Christmas gifts.

Every hour visitors will also have a chance to win some outstanding prizes from a huge showcase of goods simply by being there.

What’s more the first 500 visitors will receive absolutely free of charge a Corel digital imaging software CD that puts fun into photo sharing, so make sure your early!

The Photographic & Digital Imaging Expo ‘06 is brought to you by Pakenham Photo Barn.

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