Camera Buying Advice

The Right Camera. The Right Way.

Welcome

My name is David Hallett.

I have been advising & training enthusiasts since 2008.

I offer:

• Short & Sweet Comparisons that are downloadable
• One-on-one pre-purchase advice
• One-on-one photography training
• One-on-one camera training
• One-on-one videography training
• Group training sessions

I offer one-on-one training via Skype or phone anywhere in Australia or in-person at your home or place of business on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane or the Gold Coast.

Group training sessions are held via special request.

Please see below for further information. 

Short & Sweet Comparisons

Sometimes you have a good idea of the camera (or related gear) that you want to purchase but just need a little clarification.

I have created clear & precise downloadable camera comparisons of all the best cameras, drones & related gear.

Each will help you to quickly gain an idea of the benefits of the cameras that you are interested in.

I invest days, sometimes weeks testing & researching cameras & related gear to ensure that you do not have to! 

The internet is full of confusing, contradicting & simply wrong information on cameras & related gear. 

I invest quality hands-on time with the products paired with extensive research to deliver you precise comparisons.  

Additionally, when needed I seek clarification from other professional media specialists & from my trusted contacts within the leading brands themselves.

All of my "Short & Sweet Comparisons are in plain English not confusing tech talk. Where some technical terms have to be used a glossary can be found at the bottom of the document to make sense of the terms used.

So, check-out the right-hand column to purchase & download one of my "Short & Sweet Comparisons" today to help ensure that you buy the right camera the first time!

One-On-One Pre-Purchase Advice

Are you confused by all the ever-changing camera choices on the market at present?

Why spend your hard earned money on the wrong camera?

If you are looking to buy a camera for yourself, your loved ones or your friends, then you need to talk to me first!

I keep up with the latest technology across all the leading camera brands to offer you precise & accurate buying information.

Why spend tens or hundreds of hours trying to work out which camera is the best or best for you when I can help you, normally within one hour.

I am not a salesperson, I am a media specialist who loves everything camera, photography & videography related. I know what camera is best for your particular type of photography or videography because I have vast real-world experience & will recommend what is best for you, not what is best for the company or the sale!

1-hour One-On-One Pre-Purchase Advice Session at your home or business:

    •    $99 Anywhere in Australia via Skype or phone

    •    $149 Within Greater Brisbane, in-person

    •    $199 On the Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast, in-person

A two-page summary is supplied plus one Photo Reaction branded eco-friendly pen for FREE (in-person training only)!

Get the right advice without being hassled by sales staff.

Do not get stuck with a camera for the next 5 years that does not meet your needs. Buy the right camera the first time!

Call me on 0401 028 585 to ask any questions & to book your own camera pre-purchase advice session.

The Important Information:

    •    Your Investment is per session & per person.

    •    Additional time is charged at just $99 per hour or part thereof if taken & paid for at the time of the same session. Please note though that I normally have another training session straight after yours, so if you think you need more time then please let me know at the time of booking.

    •    A $50 Booking deposit secures the session

    •    Cancellations & rescheduling forfeits the booking deposit

    •    You will be sent a text message to confirm your booking

    •    You need to pay for your internet usage that is used during a session via Skype so ensure that you have an unlimited plan or research what it will cost you before booking if you are not on an unlimited plan.

    •    For sessions via phone, I will call you, so there is no additional cost to you.

    •    My sessions are suitable for adults as well as children from 12-years old. I hold a current Blue Card & always ensure my sessions are engaging for all ages.

Photography & Videography Training

I am looking forward to helping you learn the key elements of your camera, photography & videography.

My training sessions are suitable for adults as well as children from 12-years old. I hold a current Blue Card & always ensure my training sessions are engaging for all ages.

I run three main training sessions that make up my "Learn the Basics of Photography" course.

To get the most out of each of my training sessions I recommend that you complete them in the following order:

1. Learn the Basics of Photography - The Essentials

    •    4-hour duration

    •    Basic Camera Care

    •    Lens Basics

    •    Program Mode

    •    Aperture Mode

    •    Shutter Priority Mode

    •    Custom White Balance

    •    Basic Composition

    •    Shooting Tips

    •    Future Purchases

2. Learn the Basics of Photography - Going Manual

    •    4-hour duration

    •    Lenses & Sensors

    •    Aperture in Detail

    •    Shutter-Speed in Detail

    •    ISO in Detail

    •    Measuring Light

    •    Manual Mode

    •    Autofocus & Drive Modes

    •    External Flashes

    •    Video Basics

3. Learn the Basics of Photography - Your Camera

    •    2-hour duration

    •    What all the Buttons Do

    •    What all the Menu Settings Do

    •    Storing Your Photos

    •    Any Final Questions

Your Investment

4-hour One-On-One Training:

    •    $249 Anywhere within Australia via Skype or phone

    •    $299 Within Greater Brisbane, in-person

    •    $349 On the Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast, in-person

    •    Other areas in-person, by request (additional cost)

2-hour One-On-One Training:

    •    $149 Anywhere within Australia via Skype or phone

    •    $199 Within Greater Brisbane, in-person

    •    $249 On the Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast, in-person

    •    Other areas in-person, by request (additional cost)

Each training session is detailed, yet easy to follow.

I bring additional camera gear to you so that you get "hands-on time" with the gear I train you on & recommend. Trainees being trained via Skype are shown all the gear.

One-On-One Training Sessions Also Include:

    •    One of my exclusive & detailed workbooks or 2-page summary ("Your Camera") for FREE!

    •    One Photo Reaction branded eco-friendly pens for FREE!

    •    The option of Friends & Family joining in for just $149 each

    •    The training being held at your home or business

Call me on 0401 028 585 to ask any questions & to book your own training session.

The Important Information:

    •    Your Investment is per training session & per person.

    •    Additional time is charged at just $79 per hour or part thereof if taken & paid for at the time of the same session. Please note though that I normally have another training session straight after yours, so if you think you need more time then please let me know at the time of booking.

    •    A $50 Booking deposit secures the training session

    •    Cancellations & rescheduling forfeits the booking deposit

    •    You will be sent a text message to confirm your booking

    •    You will need to pay for your internet usage that is used during a training session via Skype so ensure that you have an unlimited plan or research what it will cost you before booking if you are not on an unlimited plan.

    •    For training sessions via phone, I will call you, so there is no additional cost to you.

In addition to my main training sessions, I also offer & In-The-Field, Specialised Photography Training plus I have Gift Vouchers for purchase, described below.

In-The-Field, Specialised Photography Training

If you want to learn the basics of underwater, waterfall, landscape, street, travel, macro or wildlife photography then I can help!

My Specialised Photography Training Sessions are held in-the-field (no Skype or phone option).

I offer 2-hour in-the-field, one-on-one Specialised Photography Training Sessions:

    •    $249 at locations around or within Brisbane

Your Investment is per training session & per person.

A two-page summary is supplied plus one Photo Reaction branded eco-friendly pen for free!

Learn the basics of your favourite type of photography!

Please call me on 0401 028 585 to ask any questions or to book a Specialised Photography Training session.

The Important Information:

    •    You need to have completed my Learn the Basics of Photography Course (All three training sessions) before you attend a Specialised Photography Training Session or be very confident with your camera & shooting in Manual Mode.

    •    Your Investment is per training session & per person.

    •    Additional time is charged at just $79 per hour or part thereof if taken & paid for at the time of the same session. Please note though that I normally have another training session straight after yours, so if you think you need more time then please let me know at the time of booking.

    •    A $50 Booking deposit secures the training session

    •    Cancellations & rescheduling forfeits the booking deposit

    •    You will be sent a text message to confirm your booking

    •    My training sessions are suitable for adults as well as children from 12-years old. I hold a current Blue Card & always ensure my training sessions are engaging for all ages.

Gift Vouchers

Help your friends & family members to take better photos.

Simply buy them one of my gift vouchers to use towards their very own pre-purchase advice session or training session.

My training sessions are suitable for adults as well as children from 12-years old. I hold a current Blue Card & always ensure my training sessions are engaging for all ages.

Here at Camera Buying Advice, we believe in sharing, so a 10% discount is valid for all gift vouchers that are to be used as gifts!

I post them to you for free, to anywhere within Australia.

They are valid for 12 months & can be used towards any service listed on this webpage except for "Short & Sweet Comparisons" (within "The Important Information" rules below).

Call me on 0401 028 585 to ask any questions & to order a gift voucher.

The Important Information:

    •    The person's name that the gift voucher is for must be given at the time of purchase as the gift voucher can only be used by that person. Gift vouchers are not transferable to any other person.

    •    A 10% discount is valid for all gift vouchers purchased as gifts.

    •    Gift vouchers can be either any multiple of $50, up to a maximum of $500.

    •    Gift vouchers must be used within 12 months. After 12 months they hold no value & cannot be exchanged for cash or any other credit etc.

    •    They are posted for free to anywhere in Australia via standard post with signature on delivery.

    •    Only one gift voucher can be used per booking.

    •    Can not be used in addition to any other promotion or discount.

    •    No change is given on gift vouchers.

    •    To use a gift voucher, a booking must be made directly with David Hallett.