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Wildlife Day - September 2024

 

Saturday, 21st September 2024

Park Cameras Wildlife Day

 

• FREE wildlife photography talks • See a large range of birds of prey
• FREE expert advice • EXCLUSIVE offers • FREE giveaways • FREE parking

SEMINARS BRANDS ATTENDING

If Wildlife’s your thing, then don’t miss the Park Cameras Wildlife Day, held at our Burgess Hill store on Saturday 21st September 2024.

The Wildlife Day is BACK! Upon visiting our Burgess Hill store on 21st September, you’ll find some incredible one-day-only offers, and product experts available all day from a wide variety of leading brands including Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Sigma, Manfrotto, Benro, Lowepro, Shimoda and Vanguard to name just a few!

We’ll also be hosting a variety of engaging FREE seminars where you can hear from some leading photographers from the industry, who will share their tips and tricks focusing on different aspects of wildlife photography, and we hope that you’ll be able to take something from this to incorporate into your own photography. Places are limited, so please see below for further details on how you can book your place.


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The Hawking Centre


This Autumn, we are delighted to be joined by our friends from The Hawking Centre who will have a variety of Birds of Prey for you to photograph and test out any new cameras or lenses you might be interested. Their expert team come with a wealth of knowledge about Birds of Prey, so if you’ve got any burning questions, this is a fantastic chance to get them answered and is a great chance for children to see a collection of birds that you might not expect to see in the town on any ordinary day!

 

Free Photography Talks

 

 

9:20am

Photographing wildlife in cold conditions; with Felix Belloin

Photographing wildlife in cold conditions;
with Felix Belloin

Learn how to capture stunning wildlife photos in freezing temperatures with Felix Belloin!

Click here to learn more & to book your place!

9:30am

Wildlife adventures around the globe; with Jesse Wilkinson

Wildlife adventures around the globe;
with Jesse Wilkinson

Join Jesse Wilkinson as he shares some behind the scenes captures from shooting on wildlife adventures around the globe, whilst working on award-winning TV series including Frozen Planet & the BBC’s Wild Isles.

Click here to learn more & to book your place!

10:35am

A Lens for Conservation; with Lara Jackson

A Lens for Conservation;
with Lara Jackson

Join Lara as she shares her experiences as a conservation biologist and wildlife photographer, with an emphasis on how these two homes have shaped her development as a photographer.

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10:40am

Personal Birds of Prey Flying Display at Park Cameras Wildlife Day

Personal Birds of Prey Flying Display;
in association with Nikon & The Hawking Centre

This session is in partnership with our friends at Nikon UK who will be on-hand throughout offering tips and advice to help get some fantastic photos of Birds of Prey, both in flight and on perches.

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11:50am

Photographing wildlife in cold conditions; with Felix Belloin

Photographing wildlife in cold conditions;
with Felix Belloin

Learn how to capture stunning wildlife photos in freezing temperatures with Felix Belloin!

Click here to learn more & to book your place!

1:00pm

A Lens for Conservation; with Lara Jackson

A Lens for Conservation;
with Lara Jackson

Join Lara as she shares her experiences as a conservation biologist and wildlife photographer, with an emphasis on how these two homes have shaped her development as a photographer.

Click here to learn more & to book your place!

1:15pm

Wildlife adventures around the globe; with Jesse Wilkinson

Wildlife adventures around the globe;
with Jesse Wilkinson

Join Jesse Wilkinson as he shares some behind the scenes captures from shooting on wildlife adventures around the globe, whilst working on award-winning TV series including Frozen Planet & the BBC’s Wild Isles.

Click here to learn more & to book your place!

2:30pm

Birds of Prey Flying Display at Park Cameras Wildlife Day

Birds of Prey Flying Display
with The Hawking Centre

Join us at our wildlife day and be prepared to be amazed, as the team from The Hawking Centre put on an incredible flying display!

Click here to learn more & to book your place!

For our variety of free talks, we would suggest signing up where possible, as space is limited. However, should you not book a place and still wish to attend one of our talks, please speak to us on the day and we will do our best to accommodate you.


 

Brands attending the Park Cameras Wildlife Day

Canon

Canon

Join us at the Wildlife Day where expert from Canon will be available to show you their latest range of cameras, lenses and binoculars, including the longest-reaching telephoto zoom lens for the RF mount, the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM, and the superb new EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1!

If you’re an existing Canon user, why not bring along your camera and try out the range of lenses for yourself.

DON’T FORGET! Bring your camera along with an SD card, and Canon will show you how you can take complete control of your images by printing one of your images up to A3 size for FREE using their PIXMA professional photo printer range.

Sony

Sony

Join us on Saturday 21st September and get expert advice from technical experts from Sony UK. They’ll be available throughout the day to answer any questions you may have and show you their fantastic range of equipment, and how it can be used to expand your photographic potential in the wild.

You’ll be able to get hands-on with a wide-range of their cameras including the a9 III and FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS - allowing you to capture sharp, dynamic and decisive moments such as those of fast-moving sports or agile animals with handheld shooting.

In addition to this, Sony will have a wide-range of cameras and lenses to try out, including the popular FE 200-600mm F/5.6-6.3 G OSS and the FE 70-200mm F/2.8 GM OSS II. If animal portraits are more your thing, you'll also be able to get hands-on with the brand new FE 85mm F/1.4 GM II.*

Subject to availability.

Nikon

Nikon

If you're passionate about photographing the beauty of the natural world, you'll need a camera and lens combination that brings you close enough to capture every detail from a safe distance.

At the Wildlife Day, we’ll have technical experts from Nikon UK who will help you choose the perfect gear you need to perform such a task, plus get hands on the amazing Z-series mirrorless cameras including the Z 7 II, Z 6 II, Z6 III, Z 8 and Z 9. Plus see the wide-range of Z-mount lenses available including the, Z 70-180mm f/2.8, Z 180-600mm F/5.6-6.3 VR and the Z 28-400mm f/4-9 VR.

In addition to this, you’ll be able to get closer to nature by trying out the range of binoculars from Nikon. Whether you’re stargazing, birdwatching or just taking in the incredible beauty of wildlife, these binoculars help you explore the earth and skies above in stunning detail and clarity. Speak to the experts on the day to help find the perfect pair for your needs.

OM SYSTEM

OM System

Within all of us dwells a wild, curious heart, seeking beauty and meaning in nature. An appreciation of the natural world is in the heart of the OM System range of cameras and lenses, designed to enable you to explore nature’s beauty and, perhaps, uncover forgotten parts of your own being.

Join us on the day where an OM System Guru will be on-hand to show you the latest range of products including the OM-1 Mark II, M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS and M.Zuiko 90mm F/3.5 Macro IS PRO amongst many many more!

Fujifilm

Fujifilm

Now is the time to get out and make photos of the world with all the lovely colours, wildlife and new life that Spring typically brings. And when it comes to choosing the right camera and lens combination to photograph the myriad of subjects, within the Fujifilm X-Series range of cameras, there's a fantastic range to choose from including the X-T5, X-H2S and XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR.

Join us on the day where you’ll also be able to get hands-on with Fujifilm’s range of medium format cameras & lenses including the new GFX100 II, plus check out the range of FUJINON binoculars.

Panasonic

Panasonic

Whether video, photography or a mixture of both is your thing, visit us at our Wildlife Event where a technical expert from LUMIX UK will be on-hand throughout the day with the range of LUMIX S and LUMIX G cameras and lenses, including the popular LUMIX G9 II and LUMIX S5 Mark II cameras.

Manfrotto

Manfrotto

Join us in in store where an expert from Manfrotto will be available to help you find the perfect tripod, monopod of head for your needs, including the brand new Befree series - ideal for taking on your wildlife adventures! Feel free to bring your camera gear along on the day so you can get a feel or how your own kit will work with Manfrottos sophisticated and sturdy range.

Lowepro

Lowepro

For over 50 years, Lowepro camera bags, backpacks and cases have been on countless adventures and mastered a wide range of climates and conditions in the most remote parts of the world. Visit us in store on the Wildlife Day and check out the current line-up of bags ready for your own adventures in 2024 and beyond including the Photosport X range. Feel free to bring your camera gear on the day to help find the perfect bag for your needs.

Vanguard

Vanguard

Join us in store and receive honest and friendly advice to help you find the camera support / bag from Vanguard that suits your needs. Feel free to bring your gear along to test out their supports for yourself! Plus, experience the outdoors up close with the range of binoculars and spotting scopes from Vanguard – designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind.

Sigma

Sigma

Join us at the Wildlife Day where we’re delighted to have an expert from Sigma on-hand to help you find the perfect lens for your photo / video needs. Plus, get hands-on with some of the latest lenses available, designed for Mirrorless Cameras such as the 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS | Sports suitable for L-Mount or Sony E-Mount users.

Benro

Benro

Join us in our Burgess Hill store and try out a wide-range of Tripods from Benro. Whether you are waiting patiently for a kingfisher close-up or stalking woodland creatures through the forest… you need the right gear! With a perfect mix of strength, durability and flexibility Benro provide solutions to all shooting situations. Bring your camera and lens along and see how it feels on a range of different tripods.

Benro

Shimoda

Join us at the Park Cameras Wildlife Day and check out some of the most popular camera bags for outdoor creators and adventure photographers in the shape of Shimoda bags. Their modular product range comprises of backpacks and core units, with a wide range of options suited to small or large frames with various load capacities, and practical accessories to extend the functionality of any bag you choose.

Gitzo

Gitzo

Join us at the Park Cameras Wildlife Day where a technical expert from Gitzo will be on hand to show you their range of tripods, monopods and heads – all designed to be durable when out in the field, including conditions at the extreme, whilst also giving you the performance you need from a reliable support.

Joby

Joby

Join us on Saturday 21st September and check out the range of functional, innovative, yet easy to use mini tripods and accessories from Joby – suitable whether you're constantly on the move, creating daily vlogs, capturing social media posts, or embarking on thrilling adventures.

3 Legged Thing

3 Legged Thing

Join us for Wildlife Day where British tripod brand 3 Legged Thing will be in store with their range of innovative tripods, monopods, heads and accessories, including their recently launched AirHed Trinity multi-function pan and tilt head that’s perfect for birders and wildlife.

Wandrd

Wandrd

Wherever your travels take you, Wandrd have a solution to help to explore, create and live life in the moment with your camera gear fully protected. Join us in Burgess Hill at the Wildlife Day to see a collection the Wandrd travel and everyday bags.

DJI

DJI

Join us at the Wildlife Day where a technical expert from DJI will be on hand to show you the latest drone technology, including the DJI Neo and Mini 4 Pro. You’ll be able to test out these drones, flying them in a safe area of Park Cameras, and a safe proximity to birds, team members and the general public.




 

Want to learn a bit more about what you can expect by visiting Wildlife Day at Park Cameras? If so, then watch our previous live video where team member and Park Cameras YouTube host Gareth shows you around!

Park Cameras Wildlife Day: LIVE! [13th April 2024]

We’re here LIVE at the Park Cameras Wildlife Day looking at all that’s new and ideal for shooting wildlife with a whole bunch of kit. If there’s a question you have, or there’s something you want to see, let us know & we’ll try our best for you!

Posted by Park Cameras on Saturday 13 April 2024

Parking Information for Wildlife Day

Thanks to our neighbours at Edwards, parking facilities for attendees of the Wildlife Day can be found using their car park. The entrance to their car park can be found just beyond Park Cameras, off Innovation Drive. There is a pathway from the car park back to York Road.

Where to park at Park Cameras Wildlife Day

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