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Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Internationally Acclaimed Wildlife Photographer Heather Angel Demonstrates How to Photograph Endangered Animals and Plants

The Heather Angel Wildlife and Natural History Workshop, now in its 15th year, will be held at Saint Hill Manor, Sussex, on Saturday 23rd July, 2011. The Manor is one of the finest historic sandstone buildings in England, set in fifty-nine acres of landscaped gardens and a wooded lake, and provides the perfect location for this workshop.

London – Professor Heather Angel, the author of over sixty books and the recipient of numerous awards, will be holding an exclusive wildlife and natural history workshop in coordination with Nikon UK and Think Tank camera bags at Saint Hill Manor on Saturday 23rd July, 2011. The event is sponsored by the revered Nikon dealer Grays of Westminster, currently celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary year. Grays of Westminster specialises exclusively in Nikon, offering what is probably the widest range of new and second-hand Nikon in the world.

The workshop will be of benefit to the newcomer and the experienced photographer alike, appealing to all photographers interested in capturing the infinite variety of nature, both rare and commonplace. The schedule for the day includes comprehensive lectures, demonstrations and the opportunity to handle and use a large range of new Nikon camera equipment and Think Tank camera bags. Heather Angel’s previous workshops at Saint Hill Manor have attracted participants from all over the world, including the USA and Japan.

Heather Angel frequently visits dangerous and inhospitable places in her quest to provide organisations such as the WWF, Kew Gardens and the British Council with images of endangered animals and rare plants. Heather will reveal how she prepares for trips, what equipment she takes and how she works to meet her targets. She will show how digital cameras have enabled her to capture some special macro shots with innovative lighting and focus stacking. One of Heather Angel's images of a red panda is featured in the set of Royal Mail stamps to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the WWF, launched in March 2011, and the attendees will gain an insight into how memorable photographs can help to raise awareness of threatened wildlife.

A recent first class British postage stamp used this photograph of a Red Panda by Heather Angel

Highlights of the day include:

Nikon Total Imaging System – a talk by John Clements
Practical Macro session with Heather Angel inside and in the garden
Outside Practical session with John Clements
Photoshop Techniques with Giles Angel
Outside Practical session with the birds of prey and flying falcons
Dinner on the Manor terrace (weather permitting)

Booking details:

The ticket price includes refreshments, lunch and the evening meal, and costs £245.00 (£185.00 for Nikon Owner subscribers) per person for the day. The workshop starts at 9.15 a.m. and runs until 5.00 p.m., followed by dinner. Bookings can be made online here:

https://www.graysofwestminster.co.uk/secure/angel-workshop.php

About Grays of Westminster

The legendary award-winning Grays of Westminster is a charming period shop, specialising exclusively in Nikon. It offers what is probably the widest range of new and second-hand Nikon in the world. It is situated in a quiet location in central London and offers a fast and reliable mail-order service on any Nikon item - available to all world-wide destinations. Tax free shopping to non-European Community residents is also available.

For more information about the workshop or Grays of Westminster please contact:

Gray Levett
Grays of Westminster Exclusively…Nikon
40 Churton Street
London
SW1V 2LP

+44 (0)20 7828 4925
info@graysofwestminster.co.uk
http://www.graysofwestminster.co.uk

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

The Definitive Colour Calibration Seminar by Michael Eleftheriades

As the Introduction to Colour Calibration held last year was very well-received and many of the attendees requested a full seminar on the subject, Grays of Westminster are pleased to announce The Definitive Colour Calibration Seminar by Michael Eleftheriades on Saturday, May 7th, 2011 at Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 6DX.

The seminar will comprehensively demonstrate the procedures and settings for calibrating Nikon cameras, monitors, lenses and printers and how to manage colour-profiled workflows with consistency and reliability. Attendance at the introductory evening is not a prerequisite.

The presentation will be given by Michael Eleftheriades, Nikon Owner London Group Coordinator. He says, "Like most of us, I found the myriad of options daunting and I was never in control of my camera's colour or the printing process, which usually ended in disaster. After many years of experimenting I finally began to 'see the light' and started to be in control of my workflows with predictable and controllable results. My aim in this seminar is to demonstrate my key rules and processes so that attendees can benefit too".

The event will end with a prize draw to win a SpyderCube (White balance tool), LensCal (Lens calibration tool) and Spyder 3 Express (Monitor calibration tool), kindly donated by Datacolor. Darren Sharpe, Product Marketing Manager for Datacolor at Computers Unlimited, will also be on hand to answer any questions and to provide a special discounted pricing offer.

The seminar will take place from 2.00 p.m. until 6.00 p.m. The cost of the session will be £155 with a special price of £95 if you are a current Nikon Owner subscriber, and includes afternoon tea. To book, please email your full name, daytime mobile and landline to Gillian Greenwood at: gillian.greenwood@graysofwestminster.co.uk If you are also a Nikon Owner subscriber, add your user name /subscription number to the email. There are limited places available, so do book as soon as you are able to in order to avoid disappointment, and please be kind enough to reply by email rather than by telephone.

'Colour Calibration - from Start to Finish': Seminar Agenda

The aim of the seminar is to provide attendees with the technical knowledge to calibrate their equipment and to be able to colour-manage their workflow successfully from acquisition to print.

Part 1: General Principles

Colour Theory
What are Colour Spaces & ICC Profiles?
Bit Depth; 8, 16 or 32 bits?
How Resolution and Pixel Size are interrelated
How to set up your applications

Part 2: Calibrating your Nikon

Recommended settings for your camera
Getting the right exposure
Determining the White Balance under any lighting conditions
Colour Calibrating your Camera
Camera Tips & Tricks

Part 3: Lens Calibration

Why calibrate
How to check your lenses
Setting up your camera to use the calibration

Part 4: Monitor Calibration

Why Monitor Calibration is important
The right settings for your display
Gamma and White Point explained

Part 5: Printer Calibration

When do you need to calibrate your printer?
Printing papers explained
How to calibrate your printer
Print Settings & Rendering Intent
RGB and CMYK Profiles explained
Printing workflows using Adobe Photoshop (or Elements) including Camera RAW
Advanced printing using a RIP (raster image processor)

Part 6: Putting it all together

Demonstration of colour-profiled workflow from acquisition, manipulation, to printing

About Michael Eleftheriades

A Nikon Owner subscriber since 2002, Michael is an architect and photographer who fuses his particular passion for architecture, virtual reality, computer graphics and photography in the creation of large-scale panoramic imagery.

Michael had been photographing virtual reality scenes using Nikon film cameras since 1986, and subsequently moved into digital usage and implementation with the launch of Nikon's Coolpix range in 1998.

He has exhibited his photographs at three exhibitions in London and lectured on panoramic creation to wide acclaim in the UK, Europe and the United States. When not photographing, Michael directs the efforts of Media Synthesis, a media development and consultancy company established in 1993, and is responsible for virtual reality tours and interactive exhibits at many of the UK's leading museums, including the Maritime and Natural History Museums.

Michael also created the virtual tour for Grays of Westminster and has been the Nikon Owner London Group coordinator for the last two years.

Travel Information

Fitzroy House

Travelling to Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 6DX: the nearest underground station is Warren Street, but please do make sure that it is open – it is occasionally closed on a Saturday – if so, Goodge Street station is a good option.

Nikon Owner Subscription

If you are not already a Nikon Owner subscriber, you are welcome to join Nikon Owner at the same time to receive the benefit of booking the seminar at the lower price.

Standard Annual Subscription - special price: £59

1-year Subscription to Nikon Owner
3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
Nikon Owner magazine, a superb, glossy full-colour 60-page quarterly magazine that is 100% Nikon. Each issue delivers benchmark technical reviews of the very latest Nikon equipment, thought-provoking interviews and articles with world-class images
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Discounts on events and training sessions
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Silver Subscription - launch price: £129 (normal price: £179)

2-year Subscription to Nikon Owner
3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
A half-hour tutorial on the phone or face to face, by appointment
Nikon Owner quarterly magazine as above
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Discounts on events and training sessions
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Gold subscription - launch price £349 (normal price £450)

5-year subscription to Nikon Owner
5-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
2-year warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
Gold Priority waiting list for all new Nikon releases (top of the waiting list)
A half-hour tutorial on the phone or face to face, by appointment
Special offers to Gold subscribers throughout the period of subscription
A signed copy of Grays of Westminster - In the Company of Legends, or if you have one already, a Nikon Magic Lantern Guide of your choice
A Grays of Westminster umbrella (in store only)
Nikon Owner quarterly magazine as above
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website which includes forum, message board, technical equipment reviews, events’ page and use of a photo gallery
Gold subscription card
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
10% off Think Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Substantial discounts on training sessions organised by Grays of Westminster, including Mike Maloney’s Workshops , Heather Angel’s Wildlife & Natural History Workshops, Simon Stafford’s Definitive Flash, Portraiture and Macro Training Sessions, Michael Eleftheriades’ panoramic and colour-calibration seminars and Chris Weston’s Photographic Courses.
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

The Definitive Simon Stafford Close-up & Macro Photography Seminar

Saturday, 16th April

2.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Simon Stafford's Close-up & Macro Photography Seminar will be held in central London, at Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 6DX on Saturday, 16th April between 2.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.. The price of the seminar is £155 with the lower price of £95 for Nikon Owner subscribers and includes mid-afternoon tea and coffee.

Following his highly successful series of photographic seminars and workshops presented in association with Grays of Westminster, Simon has developed this entirely new presentation dedicated to close-up and macro photography. Simon Stafford is one of the world's foremost Nikon experts, the technical editor of Nikon Owner magazine and best-selling author of numerous Magic Lantern Guides to the Nikon camera system.

The event has been prepared to help you make a dramatic improvement to the quality of your close-up pictures by mastering core skills and applying creative techniques. The emphasis is very much on methodology and achieving high-quality pictures with the minimum of specialized equipment, regardless of whether you are a complete newcomer to the Lilliputian1 world of close-up photography, or a seasoned exponent. Simon will share his in-depth knowledge and 30 years of photographic experience so that you can achieve professional looking results consistently.

(Please note attendance of one of Simon's previous seminars or workshops is not a prerequisite).

Agenda

Part one: Camera skills

Understanding reproduction ratios and subject magnification
Appreciate the influence of working distance and diffraction
Choosing and using lenses for close focusing
Using lens accessories for close focusing
Filters for close-up photography
Selecting camera/lens support systems
Achieving accurate exposure at a close focus distance
Learn how to interpret the digital histogram display

Part two: Shooting skills

Best practice in camera handling
The pros and cons of AF and Vibration Reduction
Focusing techniques for close-up photography
Understanding and using depth-of-field
Selecting viewpoint and perspective
Honing composition skills
The importance of backgrounds
Creative techniques with focus, white balance and multiple exposure

Part three: Lighting for Micro & Macro Photography

Working with and controlling available light
Flash equipment and its application for close-up photography
Specialised lighting techniques
Choosing lighting equipment and accessories

Please note there will be ample opportunity to ask questions throughout the event, and Simon will demonstrate some of the tips and techniques he discusses.

To book a place on this course, send an email to Gillian Greenwood, gillian.greenwood@graysofwestminster.com, with your full name, daytime mobile and landline. Please note there are limited places available, so do send the email as soon as you are able to, in order to ensure you have a place.

Nikon Owner Subscription

If you are not already a Nikon Owner subscriber, you are welcome to join Nikon Owner at the same time to receive the benefit of booking the seminar at the lower price.

Standard Annual Subscription - special price: £59

1-year Subscription to Nikon Owner
3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
Nikon Owner magazine, a superb, glossy full-colour 60-page quarterly magazine that is 100% Nikon. Each issue delivers benchmark technical reviews of the very latest Nikon equipment, thought-provoking interviews and articles with world-class images
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Discounts on events and training sessions
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Silver Subscription - launch price: £129 (normal price: £179)

2-year Subscription to Nikon Owner
3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
A half-hour tutorial on the phone or face to face, by appointment
Nikon Owner quarterly magazine as above
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Discounts on events and training sessions
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Gold subscription - launch price £349 (normal price £450)

5-year subscription to Nikon Owner
5-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
2-year warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
Gold Priority waiting list for all new Nikon releases (top of the waiting list)
A half-hour tutorial on the phone or face to face, by appointment
Special offers to Gold subscribers throughout the period of subscription
A signed copy of Grays of Westminster - In the Company of Legends, or if you have one already, a Nikon Magic Lantern Guide of your choice
A Grays of Westminster umbrella (in store only)
Nikon Owner quarterly magazine as above
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website which includes forum, message board, technical equipment reviews, events’ page and use of a photo gallery
Gold subscription card
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
10% off Think Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Substantial discounts on training sessions organised by Grays of Westminster, including Mike Maloney’s Workshops , Heather Angel’s Wildlife & Natural History Workshops, Simon Stafford’s Definitive Flash, Portraiture and Macro Training Sessions, Michael Eleftheriades’ panoramic and colour-calibration seminars and Chris Weston’s Photographic Courses.
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Wednesday, 9 March 2011

The Definitive Simon Stafford General Photographic Techniques Seminar

Saturday, 26th March - 2.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Simon Stafford's General Photographic Techniques Seminar will be held in central London, at Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 6DX on Saturday, 26th March between 2.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.. The price of the seminar is £155 with the lower price of £95 for Nikon Owner subscribers and includes mid-afternoon tea and coffee.

The seminar will be presented by one of the world's foremost Nikon experts, Simon Stafford, the technical editor of Nikon Owner magazine and best-selling author of numerous Magic Lantern Guides to the Nikon camera system.

Agenda for the session

Part one: Camera skills

Understanding f/numbers & shutter speeds
Learn how to optimise white balance and ISO
Mastering camera menu settings
JPEG versus RAW: the pros and cons of both
How to achieve accurate exposures
Understand how your camera’s metering system works
Learn the benefits of digital histograms
Improve your focus techniques with AF and manual focus

Part two: Shooting skills

Learn good camera handling
Camera support systems, tripods, monopods and alternatives
Understanding and using depth-of-field
Choosing and using filters
Imaginative use of shutter speed
Creative use of white balance

Part three: Beyond the camera

Planning and visualising the picture
Techniques of composition
Transporting photographic equipment
Tips for location shooting

Questions and Answers:
Please note that there will be ample opportunity to ask questions throughout the seminar.

Nikon Owner Subscription

If you are not already a subscriber to Nikon Owner, and would like to enrol on this course at the special price, you can apply for the standard, silver, or gold subscription to Nikon Owner below, by sending me, Gillian Greenwood (gillian.greenwood@graysofwestminster.com), an email with your full name, daytime mobile and landline. Alternatively, please call between 2.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. Monday to Friday on 020 7828 8971 (or 020 7828 4925 if that line is busy) to speak to me or any of my colleagues.

Standard Annual Subscription - special price: £59

1-year Subscription to Nikon Owner
3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
Nikon Owner magazine, a superb, glossy full-colour 60-page quarterly magazine that is 100% Nikon. Each issue delivers benchmark technical reviews of the very latest Nikon equipment, thought-provoking interviews and articles with world-class images
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Discounts on events and training sessions
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Silver Subscription - launch price: £129 (normal price: £179)

2-year Subscription to Nikon Owner
3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
A half-hour tutorial on the phone or face to face, by appointment
Nikon Owner quarterly magazine as above
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Discounts on events and training sessions
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Gold subscription - launch price £349 (normal price £450)

5-year subscription to Nikon Owner
5-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
2-year warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
Gold Priority waiting list for all new Nikon releases (top of the waiting list)
A half-hour tutorial on the phone or face to face, by appointment
Special offers to Gold subscribers throughout the period of subscription
A signed copy of Grays of Westminster - In the Company of Legends, or if you have one already, a Nikon Magic Lantern Guide of your choice
A Grays of Westminster umbrella (in store only)
Nikon Owner quarterly magazine as above
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website which includes forum, message board, technical equipment reviews, events’ page and use of a photo gallery
Gold subscription card
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
10% off Think Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Substantial discounts on training sessions organised by Grays of Westminster, including Mike Maloney’s Workshops , Heather Angel’s Wildlife & Natural History Workshops, Simon Stafford’s Definitive Flash, Portraiture and Macro Training Sessions, Michael Eleftheriades’ panoramic and colour-calibration seminars and Chris Weston’s Photographic Courses.
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Thursday, 3 March 2011

Special Offers for Nikon Owner subscribers during March - Limited time period

Take out a subscription to Nikon Owner and find out how you can benefit from a number of special offers during March

Think Tank Camera Bags

We are delighted to be able to offer to our Nikon Owner Gold subscribers* a special 15% discount on any Think Tank product purchased at Grays of Westminster for a limited time period. Think Tank provides camera bag solutions for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Their products are born from the collaborative effort of photographers and product designers and together they have created inventive and effective solutions for all photographic situations, with enormous attention to detail. Our offer, which is available between March 1st and March 14th, allows you to start planning all your photographic trips this year using the best camera bags to suit your specific camera and lens' requirements.

Chris Weston's Mastering DSLR Photography Seminar, Saturday, 5th March, 2011, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Oxford.

As a result of exceptional demand, a small number of additional places have just been made available at Chris Weston’s Mastering Digital SLR Photography seminar on Saturday. If you are a Nikon Owner subscriber you will be able to take advantage of your Nikon Owner subscription and receive a £25 discount on the normal seminar fee (RRP £75.00).

Book now for just £50!

Over the past three years, more than 400 people have attended Chris Weston’s uniquely informative, inspiring and entertaining Mastering Digital SLR Photography seminars, experiencing what has been described as “the best ever one-day session devoted to photography”.

Covering an extensive range of expert skills, advice and technique tips, Chris shares his many years’ experience on how to shoot like a pro, get the most from your DSLR camera, and take photographs you will be proud of time and again.

Catering for all knowledge levels and unsurpassed in its ability to make you a better photographer, this seminar will prove to be, to quote a previous Nikon Owner delegate: “the most beneficial day you’ll spend not taking pictures.”

Highlights

Optimise your camera’s menu settings
Learn better use of white balance and ISO
Exposed: the truth about JPEG vs. RAW
Discover the secret to accurate exposures
Dispelled: the digital exposure myth
Get the most from your camera’s light meter
Understand digital histograms
Master stops, f/numbers & shutter speeds
Improve AF and focus performance
Learn best-practice for camera handling
The art of omission: the secret to successful composition
Revealed: the techniques and settings behind successful photographs

About Chris Weston

Chris Weston is one of the UK’s most knowledgeable digital photographers and a recognised expert tutor, known for his ability to reach all levels of photographer from novice to advanced user. He has been a Nikon user since the age of 10 and is a distinguished contributor to Nikon Owner magazine. He writes regularly for the photographic press, including Practical Photography and Outdoor Photography, and has authored 30 books.

Click here to book online

Please note that the last available time to book will be Friday, 4th March, at midday

Alternatively, please call Chris on 01305 831752

(International callers please dial +44 1305 831752).

If you are not already a subscriber to Nikon Owner, and would like to enrol on this course at the special price, you can apply for the standard, silver, or gold subscription to Nikon Owner below, by sending me, Gillian Greenwood, an email with your full name, daytime mobile and landline. Alternatively, please call between 2.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. Monday to Friday on 020 7828 8971 (or 020 7828 4925 if that line is busy) to speak to me or any of my colleagues.

Gold subscription - launch price £349 (normal price £450)

5-year subscription to Nikon Owner
5-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
Gold Priority waiting list for all new Nikon releases (top of the waiting list)
A half-hour tutorial on the phone or face to face, by appointment
Special offers to Gold subscribers throughout the period of subscription
A signed copy of Grays of Westminster - In the Company of Legends, or if you have one already, a Nikon Magic Lantern Guide of your choice
A Grays of Westminster umbrella
Nikon Owner magazine, a superb, glossy full-colour 60-page quarterly magazine that is 100% Nikon. Each issue delivers benchmark technical reviews of the very latest Nikon equipment, thought-provoking interviews and articles with world-class images.
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website which includes forum, message board, technical equipment reviews, events page and use of a photo gallery
Gold subscription card
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think-Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Substantial discounts on training sessions organised by Grays of Westminster, including Mike Maloney’s House of Lords Photographic Workshop, Heather Angel’s Wildlife & Natural History Workshops, Simon Stafford’s Definitive Flash, Portraiture and Macro Training Sessions, Michael Eleftheriades’ panoramic and colour-calibration seminars and Chris Weston’s Photographic Courses
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Silver Subscription - launch price: £129 (normal price: £179)

2-year Subscription to Nikon Owner
3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
A half-hour tutorial on the phone or face to face, by appointment
Nikon Owner quarterly magazine, a superb, glossy full-colour 60-page quarterly
magazine as above
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think-Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Discounts on training sessions
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Standard Annual Subscription - special price: £59

1-year Subscription to the Nikon Owner
3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
Nikon Owner quarterly magazine, a superb, glossy full-colour 60-page quarterly
magazine as above
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think-Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Discounts on events and training sessions
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Monday, 14 February 2011

The Definitive Panoramic Workshop Saturday, February 26th, 2011

Grays of Westminster presents
The Definitive Panoramic Workshop by Michael Eleftheriades

Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 6DX
Saturday, February 26th, 2011

For a number of years, Grays of Westminster has presented and hosted a number of comprehensive photographic seminars and workshops.

Following on from Michael Eleftheriades' very popular Definitive Panoramic Seminar (October 2010), Grays of Westminster is delighted to announce the Definitive Practical Panoramic Workshop on Saturday, February 26th, 2011. Whilst the first seminar provided a general overview, the second workshop will go through the practical processes in detail and is aimed at all photographers who are interested in improving their practical skills in shooting panoramas.

Photographers are welcome to bring their own laptops (either Mac or PC) so they can follow the tutorials. A list of recommended software and demo files will be sent via email to all attendees a week before the workshop. As a minimum requirement, attendees should have a recent copy of Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements installed.

We are also pleased to announce that 360Precision has donated two Atome heads for this event, worth over £200 each. The Atome is a lightweight and compact head which is ideally suited to hiking, travel or back-packing. The draw for the two Atomes will take place at the end of the workshop.

This panoramic workshop will be held in central London, at Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 6DX.

The cost of the session will be £155 with a special price of £95 if you are a current Nikon Owner subscriber. To book, please email your full name, daytime mobile and landline to Gillian Greenwood at: gillian.greenwood@graysofwestminster.co.uk or call between 12.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. Monday to Friday on 020 7828 4925 - for International calls telephone + 44 (0)20 7828 4925 - and ask to speak to Gillian Greenwood or Katrin Ruckert. There are limited places available, so please book as soon as you are able to, in order to avoid disappointment.

Panoramic Workshop Agenda

The aim of the workshop is to give attendees first-hand experience in setting up their equipment, shooting successfully in demanding environments, and guidance in the post production and final output of panoramic files for the web and mobile devices.

Part 1: The General Principles

Panoramic theory & principles
Selecting the right camera and lenses
Finding the lens nodal point
How to set the exposure
White Balance Tools

Part 2: Shooting Planar Panoramas

Benefits & How To Shoot
Using Tilt & Shift lenses

Part 3: Shooting Cylindrical Panoramas

Benefits & How To Shoot
Image processing
Stitching using Photoshop and more advanced tools
Photographing in public spaces (dealing with movement)
Printing Considerations

Part 4: Shooting Spherical Panoramas

Benefits & How To Shoot
Stitching using advanced tools
Creating the illusion (capping the nadir)
Creating photospheres
Publishing on the web (virtual tours)
Playback on portable devices

Part 5: Panorama showcase

Examples of recent work, including panoramas from Japan, Thailand and Cambodia.

About Michael Eleftheriades

A Nikon Owner subscriber since 2002, Michael is an architect and photographer who fuses his particular passion for architecture, virtual reality, computer graphics and photography in the creation of large-scale panoramic imagery.

Michael had been photographing virtual reality scenes using Nikon film cameras since 1986, and subsequently moved into digital usage and implementation with the launch of Nikon's Coolpix range in 1998.

He has exhibited his photographs at three exhibitions in London and lectured on panoramic creation to wide acclaim in the UK, Europe and the United States. When not photographing, Michael directs the efforts of Media Synthesis, a media development and consultancy company established in 1993, and is responsible for virtual reality tours and interactive exhibits at many of the UK's leading museums, including the Maritime and Natural History Museums.

Michael has recently created the virtual tour for Grays of Westminster and has been the Nikon Owner London Group coordinator for the last two years.

Comments from the attendees of his Panoramic Seminars at Nikon UK

Thank you for a informative and enjoyable evening. I have been an architectural photographer for twenty something years and your seminar has enlightened me on how to offer clients alternative marketing, display and web site design possibilities. I will be very interested in attending any future workshops that you and Nikon might offer - C.B. & K. M.

I really enjoyed the talk you gave, and was fascinated by the capability of both the software and pano heads. When I got home that night, I told my wife that I had seen true magic! Those are powerful tools, and you have personally done some amazing things with them - J. W.

I was lucky enough to attend both your recent seminars at Nikon House. It's an interest I have had for a long time and I found your seminar most interesting and informative - M. H.

I just wanted to thank you for the two seminars that I attended, I found both seminars very informative and inspiring. Both seminars were very well presented - K. P.

I should like to let you know, how much I enjoyed the talk by Mike Eleftheriades - I found it most inspirational - T. J.
Fast, but a great deal to cover. Excellent friendly manner, presentation by a master of his art - E. C.

Fantastic, a real eye opener! Excellent! - S. H.

Absolutely fascinating - R. J. S.

Travelling to Fitzroy House
the nearest underground station is Warren Street, but please do make sure that it is open – it is occasionally closed on a Saturday – if so, Goodge Street station is a good option.

Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 6DX

Subscribe to Nikon Owner and receive £60 discount off the course

Nikon Owner Magazine and Interactive Website is considered by many to be the world’s number 1 user group for Nikon owners. It was initially founded with the purpose of assisting Nikon users to make full use of the Nikon equipment they own, to give advice on a wide spectrum of photographic queries and problems, and at the same time to offer ideas to bring about an increase in photographic skills. Subscription to Nikon Owner magazine and interactive website provides a bridge between theory and practical, technical knowledge and accomplishment. As a subscriber to this group, you will receive an array of offers and assistance, as well as the unique photographic publication, Nikon Owner Magazine.

Nikon Owner standard subscription benefits include:

Private user name and password to subscribers-only website which includes a lively forum, message board, technical equipment reviews, events’ page and use of a photo gallery.
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline: free technical consultation and support from Simon Stafford who is widely recognized as one of the top Nikon experts in the UK; you will be able to benefit from his formidable knowledge and have all your technical questions fully answered by email. This service is exclusive to Nikon Owner subscribers.
FREE 3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster within your year of subscription.
FREE 18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster within your year of subscription.
10% off Think-Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster.
Special trips: past visits have included a two-week trip to Japan and a personal tour of the Nikon factory, a visit to Nikon Thailand, Angkor Watt, Cambodia.
Substantial discounts on events and training sessions such as Mike Maloney’s House of Lords Photographic Workshop, Heather Angel’s Wildlife & Natural History Workshops, Chris Weston’s Photographic Courses, Simon Stafford’s Definitive Flash, Portraiture and Macro Seminars.
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK.
A range of complimentary meetings and outings organized by local Nikon Owner Groups.

The cost of a standard annual subscription to Nikon Owner is currently at the special price of £59. (Quote ME2 59 when you email.)

Thursday, 10 February 2011

Jim Brandenburg at the Institute of Directors

Grays of Westminster and Nikon Owner magazine featured on Jim Brandenburg's blog.

(l to r) Uri Zakay, Grays of Westminster Financial Director, Gillian Greenwood, Nikon Owner features editor/events coordinator, Neil Lucas, Jim Brandenburg, Gray Levett, Grays of Westminster founder/Nikon Owner editor, and Andrew Main Wilson, IoD Chief Operating Officer

The internationally renowned nature photographer and filmmaker, Jim Brandenburg, has just published a post on his blog which contains details and photos of our hugely successful sold-out Christmas dinner evening held at the Institute of Directors (IoD), London, last December. On the post, he describes Grays of Westminster as “the greatest camera store in the world.”

We were honoured to have had Jim Brandenburg speak at our event, which was introduced by Neil Lucas, the distinguished BBC televison producer.

Visit Jim Brandenburg's blog to see the full post, including photos, of this never-to-be-forgotten occasion: http://jimbrandenburg.blogspot.com/2011/02/jim-and-nikon.html

Monday, 10 January 2011

Photography Magazine: Nikon Owner Magazine issue XXXIII - Out Now!

The No.1 Magazine for Nikon owners

Nikon Owner magazine, Issue XXXIII

The contents for this issue include:

Digital Workflow Pt. IV - Clive Carpenter
Mike Maloney's Worlk: Grace Kelly: The Princess & the Photographer
A Fistful of Nikons - Tony Hurst: The Interview by Gray Levett
Life, But Not as We Know it - The Neil Lucas Interview by Gillian Greenwood
Angel Eyes V by Heather Angel
Nikon Owner Gallery - Haiti Orphans by Felix Kunze
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED Nikkor Review
Nikon TC-20E Mark III Review by Simon Stafford

About Nikon Owner
Nikon Owner magazine (issued quarterly) and its interactive website, www.nikonownermagazine.com is considered by many to be the world’s number 1 user group for Nikon owners. It was initially founded with the purpose of assisting Nikon users to make full use of the Nikon equipment they own, to give advice on a wide spectrum of photographic queries and problems, and at the same time to offer ideas to bring about an increase in photographic skills.

If you are not already a subscriber to Nikon Owner, you can apply for the standard, silver, or gold subscription to Nikon Owner below, by sending Greenwood an email with your full name, daytime mobile and landline. Alternatively, please call between 12.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. Monday to Friday on 020 7828 8971 (or 020 7828 4925 if that line is busy).

Gold subscription - launch price £349 (normal price £450)

5-year subscription to Nikon Owner
5-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
Gold Priority waiting list for all new Nikon releases (top of the waiting list)
A half-hour tutorial on the phone or face to face, by appointment
Special offers to Gold subscribers throughout the period of subscription
A signed copy of Grays of Westminster - In the Company of Legends, or if you have one already, a Nikon Magic Lantern Guide of your choice
A Grays of Westminster umbrella
Nikon Owner magazine, a superb, glossy full-colour 60-page quarterly magazine that is 100% Nikon. Each issue delivers benchmark technical reviews of the very latest Nikon equipment, thought-provoking interviews and articles with world-class images.
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website which includes forum, message board, technical equipment reviews, events page and use of a photo gallery
Gold subscription card
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think-Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Substantial discounts on training sessions organised by Grays of Westminster, including Mike Maloney’s House of Lords Photographic Workshop, Heather Angel’s Wildlife & Natural History Workshops, Simon Stafford’s Definitive Flash, Portraiture and Macro Training Sessions, Michael Eleftheriades’ panoramic and colour-calibration seminars and Chris Weston’s Photographic Courses
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Silver Subscription - launch price: £129 (normal price: £179)

2-year Subscription to Nikon Owner
3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
A half-hour tutorial on the phone or face to face, by appointment
Nikon Owner quarterly magazine, a superb, glossy full-colour 60-page quarterly
magazine as above
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think-Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Discounts on training sessions
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Standard Annual Subscription - special price: £59

1-year Subscription to the Nikon Owner
3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
Nikon Owner quarterly magazine, a superb, glossy full-colour 60-page quarterly
magazine as above
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think-Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Discounts on events and training sessions
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Monday, 6 December 2010

The Perfect Christmas Gift for Nikon users

A Subscription to Nikon Owner
is the Perfect Gift for you
or someone special...

Nikon Owner magazine

As part of our celebrations for the festive season, we are launching two brand-new types of subscription to Nikon Owner at special launch prices. This means you will be able to choose a unique gift for yourself or for someone else from three types of subscription, Gold, Silver, or Standard, all of which have been tailored to suit your Nikon needs:

Gold subscription - launch price £349 (normal price £450)

5-year subscription to Nikon Owner
5-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
Gold Priority waiting list for all new Nikon releases (top of the waiting list)
A half-hour tutorial on the phone or face to face, by appointment
Special offers to Gold subscribers throughout the period of subscription
A signed copy of Grays of Westminster - In the Company of Legends, or if you have one already, a Nikon Magic Lantern Guide of your choice
A Grays of Westminster umbrella
Nikon Owner magazine, a superb, glossy full-colour 60-page quarterly magazine that is 100% Nikon. Each issue delivers benchmark technical reviews of the very latest Nikon equipment, thought-provoking interviews and articles with world-class images.
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website which includes forum, message board, technical equipment reviews, events page and use of a photo gallery
Gold subscription card
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think-Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Substantial discounts on training sessions organised by Grays of Westminster, including Mike Maloney’s House of Lords Photographic Workshop, Heather Angel’s Wildlife & Natural History Workshops, Simon Stafford’s Definitive Flash, Portraiture and Macro Training Sessions, Michael Eleftheriades’ panoramic and colour-calibration seminars and Chris Weston’s Photographic Courses
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Silver Subscription - launch price: £129 (normal price: £179)

2-year Subscription to Nikon Owner
3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
A half-hour tutorial on the phone or face to face, by appointment
Nikon Owner quarterly magazine, a superb, glossy full-colour 60-page quarterly
magazine as above
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think-Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Discounts on training sessions
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

Standard Annual Subscription - special price: £59

1-year Subscription to the Nikon Owner
3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster
Nikon Owner quarterly magazine, a superb, glossy full-colour 60-page quarterly
magazine as above
Private user-name and password to subscribers-only website
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline
18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster
10% off Think-Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster
Special trips and events
Discounts on events and training sessions
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK

To apply for any of the subscriptions above at the special launch prices, or for more information, please send an email with your full name, daytime mobile and landline, or call between 12.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. Monday to Friday on 020 7828 4925 (for International calls telephone + 44 (0)20 7828 4925) to speak to me or any of my colleagues.

With very best wishes

Gillian

Gillian Greenwood
Features Editor and Events & Training Coordinator

Thursday, 4 November 2010

Don't miss a Christmas Evening with...Jim Brandenburg

...at the Institute of Directors in London
Friday, 10th December 2010

A unique opportunity to see one of the world's most famous nature photographers and film makers

There are a just few places left....

Brother Wolf by Jim Brandenburg

A talk from Jim Brandenburg, one of the world's greatest living nature photographers, over Grand Christmas Dinner, at the prestigious Institute of Directors in Pall Mall, London - introduced by David Attenborough's distinguished television producer, Neil Lucas, (well known for his work on documentaries such as 'Life' and 'Secret Life of Plants')

Welcome address by Gray Levett, Founder of Grays of Westminster The evening is hosted by the

Nikon-only dealer, Grays of Westminster, and Nikon Owner magazine.

BOOK NOW!

Venue: Institute of Directors (IoD) at 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED
Date: Friday, December 10th, 2010
Champagne reception: 6.30 p.m.
Dinner (Traditional Christmas Dinner with a Vegetarian Option): 7.15 p.m.
Presentations in the morning room: 9.15 p.m.
Cost of the evening: £155 per ticket (only £95 for current Nikon Owner subscribers. If you are not already a Nikon Owner subscriber, and would like to attend the event, you may subscribe to Nikon Owner and receive the special discount on the price of the evening.)

Grays of Westminster’s events are extremely popular so early booking is recommended. To book, please call Gillian Greenwood or Katrin Ruckert between 12.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday on +44 (0)20 7828 4925.

About Nikon Owner
Nikon Owner magazine and its interactive website, www.nikonownermagazine.com is considered by many to be the world’s number 1 user group for Nikon owners. It was initially founded with the purpose of assisting Nikon users to make full use of the Nikon equipment they own, to give advice on a wide spectrum of photographic queries and problems, and at the same time to offer ideas to bring about an increase in photographic skills.

For more information, please contact:

Gillian Greenwood
Features Editor and Events & Training Coordinator
Nikon Owner magazine
40 Churton Street
London
SW1V 2LP

+44 (0)20 7828 4925
info@graysofwestminster.co.uk
http://www.nikonownermagazine.com

Thursday, 21 October 2010

The Definitive Panoramic Seminar, Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 - Last Few Places Available

The Definitive Panoramic Seminar

by Michael Eleftheriades

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

Due to overwhelming demand, we now only have a very small number of places available at the panoramic seminar to be held in London, at Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 6DX

Fitzroy House, London

The seminar will be presented by Michael Eleftheriades, well known for his own stunning panoramic vistas and his inspirational lectures on the subject.

It will take place from 2.00 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. The cost of the session will be £155 with a special price of £95 if you are a current Nikon Owner subscriber. To book, please email me with your full name, daytime mobile and landline, or call between 12.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. Monday to Friday on 020 7828 4925 or for International calls telephone + 44 (0)20 7828 4925, and ask to speak to me, Gillian Greenwood, or my colleague Katrin Ruckert. There are limited places available, so please book as soon as you are able to, in order to avoid disappointment.

gillian.greenwood@graysofwestminster.co.uk

Panoramic Seminar Agenda
The aim of the seminar is to demonstrate the principles, tools and software behind panoramic photography and to provide attendees with the knowledge to apply these to panoramic as well as to general photography, for example to photograph interiors or landscape vistas with more mainstream equipment.

The event will cover the following and will end with a showcase of projects:

Part 1: The Principles

Panoramic theory & principles
Selecting the right camera and lenses
Shooting techniques
How to set the exposure and white Balance
High Dynamic Range shooting
Using Tilt & Shift lenses

Part 2: Post Production

Image processing
Creating cylinders and spherical images
Creating photospheres
Stitching with Photoshop and more advanced tools
Creating virtual tours

Part 3: Presenting Panoramas

Printing panoramas
Publishing on the web
Playback on portable devices

Part 4: Panorama showcase

Examples of recent work, including panoramas from the Nikon Owner trips to Japan, Thailand and Cambodia.

About Michael Eleftheriades
A Nikon Owner subscriber since 2002, Michael is an architect and photographer who fuses his particular passion for architecture, virtual reality, computer graphics and photography in the creation of large-scale panoramic imagery.

Michael had been photographing virtual reality scenes using Nikon film cameras since 1986, and subsequently moved into digital usage and implementation with the launch of Nikon's Coolpix range in 1998.

He has exhibited his photographs at three exhibitions in London and lectured on panoramic creation to wide acclaim in the UK, Europe and the United States. When not photographing, Michael directs the efforts of Media Synthesis, a media development and consultancy company established in 1993, and is responsible for virtual reality tours and interactive exhibits at many of the UK's leading museums, including the Maritime and Natural History Museums.

Michael has recently created the virtual tour for Grays of Westminster and has been the Nikon Owner London Group coordinator for the last two years.

Comments from the attendees of his Panoramic Seminars at the Nikon UK Headquarters

Thank you for a informative and enjoyable evening. I have been an architectural photographer for twenty something years and your seminar has enlightened me on how to offer clients alternative marketing, display and web site design possibilities. I will be very interested in attending any future workshops that you and Nikon might offer - C.B. & K. M.

I really enjoyed the talk you gave, and was fascinated by the capability of both the software and pano heads. When I got home that night, I told my wife that I had seen true magic! Those are powerful tools, and you have personally done some amazing things with them - J. W.

I was lucky enough to attend both your recent Seminars at Nikon House. It's an interest I have had for a long time and I found your seminar most interesting and informative - M. H.
I just wanted to thank you for the two seminars that I attended, I found both seminars very informative and inspiring. Both seminars were very well presented - K. P.

I should like to let you know, how much I enjoyed the talk by Mike Eleftheriades - I found it most inspirational - T. J.

Fast, but a great deal to cover. Excellent friendly manner, presentation by a master of his art - E. C.

Fantastic, a real eye opener! Excellent! - S. H.

Absolutely fascinating - R. J. S.

Travelling to Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 6DX:
the nearest underground station is Warren Street, but please do make sure that it is open – it is occasionally closed on a Saturday – if so, Goodge Street station is a good option.

What is Nikon Owner?
Nikon Owner Magazine and Interactive Website is considered by many to be the world’s number 1 user group for Nikon owners. It was initially founded with the purpose of assisting Nikon users to make full use of the Nikon equipment they own, to give advice on a wide spectrum of photographic queries and problems, and at the same time to offer ideas to bring about an increase in photographic skills. Subscription to Nikon Owner magazine and interactive website provides a bridge between theory and practical, technical knowledge and accomplishment. As a subscriber to this group, you will receive an array of offers and assistance, as well as the unique photographic publication:

Nikon Owner Magazine Covers

Nikon Owner Magazine
From the cold reaches of the Arctic to the muted ocres of The Palio, from the panoramic sweep of an alien landscape to the microscopic detail of a leaf in bud, Nikon Owner magazine is both inspirational and informative. With its mix of stunning images, illuminating articles to assist and enlighten the photographer, and the very latest reviews on Nikon equipment, it is the essential magazine for the Nikon user, and is 100% Nikon.

Nikon Owner subscriber benefits additionally include:

Private user name and password to subscribers-only website which includes a lively forum, message board, technical equipment reviews, events’ page and use of a photo gallery.
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline: free technical consultation and support from Simon Stafford who is widely recognized as one of the top Nikon experts in the UK; you will be able to benefit from his formidable knowledge and have all your technical questions fully answered by email. This service is exclusive to Nikon Owner subscribers.
FREE 3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster within your year of subscription.
FREE 18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster within your year of subscription.
10% off Think-Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster.
Special trips: past visits have included a two-week trip to Japan and a personal tour of the Nikon factory, a visit to Nikon Thailand, Angkor Watt, Cambodia.
Substantial discounts on events and training sessions such as Mike Maloney’s House of Lords Photographic Workshop, Heather Angel’s Wildlife & Natural History Workshops, Chris Weston’s Photographic Courses, Simon Stafford’s Definitive Flash, Portraiture and Macro Seminars.
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK.
A range of complimentary meetings and outings organized by local Nikon Owner Groups.
Nikon Owner Grand Christmas Dinner at the Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London.

The cost of a standard annual subscription to Nikon Owner is currently at the special price of £59. (Quote ME59 when you call or email.)

With kindest regards

Gillian Greenwood
Features Editor and Events & Training Coordinator

Monday, 27 September 2010

Breaking News! Win an Adjuste Panoramic Head worth £700 at Michael Eleftheriades' Definitive Panoramic Seminar

Breaking News!
Win an Adjuste Panoramic Head worth £700
at Michael Eleftheriades'
Definitive Panoramic Seminar
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

360Precision have generously donated one of their Adjuste panoramic heads worth £700 (£595+ VAT) as a prize to be won at Michael Eleftheriades' Panoramic Seminar on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010!

It will take place from 2.00 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. The cost of the session will be £155 with a special price of £95 if you are a current Nikon Owner subscriber. To book, please email me with your full name, daytime mobile and landline, or call between 12.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. Monday to Friday on 020 7828 4925 or for International calls telephone + 44 (0)20 7828 4925, and ask to speak to me, Gillian Greenwood, or my colleague Katrin Ruckert. There are limited places available, so please book as soon as you are able to, in order to avoid disappointment.

gillian.greenwood@graysofwestminster.co.uk

Panoramic Seminar Agenda
The aim of the seminar is to demonstrate the principles, tools and software behind panoramic photography and to provide attendees with the knowledge to apply these to panoramic as well as to general photography, for example to photograph interiors or landscape vistas with more mainstream equipment.

The event will cover the following and will end with a showcase of projects:

Part 1: The Principles

Panoramic theory & principles
Selecting the right camera and lenses
Shooting techniques
How to set the exposure and white Balance
High Dynamic Range shooting
Using Tilt & Shift lenses

Part 2: Post Production

Image processing
Creating cylinders and spherical images
Creating photospheres
Stitching with Photoshop and more advanced tools
Creating virtual tours

Part 3: Presenting Panoramas

Printing panoramas
Publishing on the web
Playback on portable devices

Part 4: Panorama showcase

Examples of recent work, including panoramas from the Nikon Owner trips to Japan, Thailand and Cambodia.

About Michael Eleftheriades
A Nikon Owner subscriber since 2002, Michael is an architect and photographer who fuses his particular passion for architecture, virtual reality, computer graphics and photography in the creation of large-scale panoramic imagery.

Michael had been photographing virtual reality scenes using Nikon film cameras since 1986, and subsequently moved into digital usage and implementation with the launch of Nikon's Coolpix range in 1998.

He has exhibited his photographs at three exhibitions in London and lectured on panoramic creation to wide acclaim in the UK, Europe and the United States. When not photographing, Michael directs the efforts of Media Synthesis, a media development and consultancy company established in 1993, and is responsible for virtual reality tours and interactive exhibits at many of the UK's leading museums, including the Maritime and Natural History Museums.

Michael has recently created the virtual tour for Grays of Westminster and has been the Nikon Owner London Group coordinator for the last two years.

Comments from the attendees of his Panoramic Seminars at the Nikon UK Headquarters

Thank you for a informative and enjoyable evening. I have been an architectural photographer for twenty something years and your seminar has enlightened me on how to offer clients alternative marketing, display and web site design possibilities. I will be very interested in attending any future workshops that you and Nikon might offer - C.B. & K. M.

I really enjoyed the talk you gave, and was fascinated by the capability of both the software and pano heads. When I got home that night, I told my wife that I had seen true magic! Those are powerful tools, and you have personally done some amazing things with them - J. W.

I was lucky enough to attend both your recent Seminars at Nikon House. It's an interest I have had for a long time and I found your seminar most interesting and informative - M. H.
I just wanted to thank you for the two seminars that I attended, I found both seminars very informative and inspiring. Both seminars were very well presented - K. P.

I should like to let you know, how much I enjoyed the talk by Mike Eleftheriades - I found it most inspirational - T. J.

Fast, but a great deal to cover. Excellent friendly manner, presentation by a master of his art - E. C.

Fantastic, a real eye opener! Excellent! - S. H.

Absolutely fascinating - R. J. S.

Travelling to Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 6DX:
the nearest underground station is Warren Street, but please do make sure that it is open – it is occasionally closed on a Saturday – if so, Goodge Street station is a good option.

What is Nikon Owner?
Nikon Owner Magazine and Interactive Website is considered by many to be the world’s number 1 user group for Nikon owners. It was initially founded with the purpose of assisting Nikon users to make full use of the Nikon equipment they own, to give advice on a wide spectrum of photographic queries and problems, and at the same time to offer ideas to bring about an increase in photographic skills. Subscription to Nikon Owner magazine and interactive website provides a bridge between theory and practical, technical knowledge and accomplishment. As a subscriber to this group, you will receive an array of offers and assistance, as well as the unique photographic publication:

Nikon Owner Magazine Covers

Private user name and password to subscribers-only website which includes a lively forum, message board, technical equipment reviews, events’ page and use of a photo gallery.
Simon Stafford’s Technical Helpline: free technical consultation and support from Simon Stafford who is widely recognized as one of the top Nikon experts in the UK; you will be able to benefit from his formidable knowledge and have all your technical questions fully answered by email. This service is exclusive to Nikon Owner subscribers.
FREE 3-year warranty on all new Nikon products from Grays of Westminster within your year of subscription.
FREE 18-month warranty on second-hand Nikon from Grays of Westminster within your year of subscription.
10% off Think-Tank bags purchased at Grays of Westminster.
Special trips: past visits have included a two-week trip to Japan and a personal tour of the Nikon factory, a visit to Nikon Thailand, Angkor Watt, Cambodia.
Substantial discounts on events and training sessions such as Mike Maloney’s House of Lords Photographic Workshop, Heather Angel’s Wildlife & Natural History Workshops, Chris Weston’s Photographic Courses, Simon Stafford’s Definitive Flash, Portraiture and Macro Seminars.
10% off any training courses run by Nikon UK.
A range of complimentary meetings and outings organized by local Nikon Owner Groups.
Nikon Owner Grand Christmas Dinner at the Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London.