Photographers can join free live photo shoots and see demonstrations of latest products from some of the biggest names in the imaging industry.

Francesca Munden, Calumet’s PR and events coordinator explained: “Any photographer who couldn’t get to Focus can catch up at our one day show.

We’ll have experts on hand all day from 10am until 8pm at Calumet Manchester on Tuesday April 27 and Calumet Drummond Street, Euston on Thursday April 29.

Hasselblad will be using professional models as they demonstrate their latest capture equipment. Nikon will showcase a comprehensive range of lenses, flashguns and DSLRs, including their flagship D3X model.

Lighting experts Bowens will demonstrate latest products and Canon camera specialists will be on hand with the company’s innovative 550D and 1DMK IV models, plus accessories.

Lowepro will showcase latest camera carrying solutions; Giottos will be displaying a comprehensive range of tripods, monopods and heads suitable for all photo-shoot situations, including latest Vitruvian VGR models – complete with reverse leg technology.”

She added: “onOne software will be there too, along with Sigma, Blubox photo compression software, MTA, Parkers, and of course, Calumet Own Brand.

Epson will be showing their flagship A3 and A2 R2880 and pro 3880 photo printers and will offer ‘on the day only’ free prints (one per customer) from supplied images

We’ll have some exclusive special offers available and Calumet will offer photographers a free CCD cleaning service.”

More information at www.calumetphoto.co.uk