Leica Demo Education Celebration Week Wednesday, July 23rd Leica Demo Join Leica Rep Matt Butzow at National Camera on Wednesday, July 23rd from 10am to 4pm, for a special in-person demo featuring Leica’s latest lineup. Get hands-on with standout models including the Q3, Q3 43, and Q2 Monochrom cameras, select M-System digital rangefinder gear, the powerful SL3 and SL3-S, and a sampling of SL lenses. You’ll also be able to check out the sleek new D-LUX 8 compact digital camera…
Find out more »Leica Photo Walk in Northeast Minneapolis Education Celebration Week Wednesday, July 23rd Leica Photo Walk Join us Wednesday evening for a guided photo walk through the historic Grain Belt Brewery neighborhood in Northeast Minneapolis. This industrial-chic pocket of the city is full of character—featuring stone architecture, weathered textures, and layered details that lend themselves beautifully to street photography, abstract compositions, and creative exploration. Leica will be providing a limited selection of loaner gear available for participants, including SL3 kits…
Find out more »OM SYSTEM Product Demo Meet & Greet with the New OM-5 Mark II Education Celebration Week Thursday, July 24th OM SYSTEM Product Demo Experience the newly released OM-5 Mark II during a product demo at National Camera with OM SYSTEM Rep Joel Quiggin. Join us on Thursday, July 24th, from 10am to 4pm to get hands-on with this exciting new camera, ask questions, and explore additional OM SYSTEM gear—including the M.Zuiko Digital 100-400mm F5-6.3 IS II lens. • •…
Find out more »Nikon Product Demo Education Celebration Week Thursday, July 24th Nikon Product Demo Join Nikon Rep Nick Czupek for an in-person product demo at National Camera on Thursday, July 24th, from 10am to 4pm. Check out the latest Nikon Z-series gear on display, including the new Z5 II, and get hands-on with Nikon’s latest technology. Bring your questions, along with your current gear and see how Nikon’s latest cameras and lenses stack up. It’s the perfect time to explore upgrade…
Find out more »Leica Expert Sessions Education Celebration Week Thursday, July 24th Leica Expert Sessions Join us for a special opportunity to meet one-on-one with Leica Rep Matt Butzow during our annual Education Celebration Week! These 30-minute personalized sessions are your chance to dive deeper into Leica gear, get answers to your specific questions, and receive expert advice tailored to your photography needs. Whether you’re new to the Leica system or looking to master more advanced techniques like rangefinder focusing, Matt is…
Find out more »Beyond the Manual: Nikon Z Education Celebration Week Thursday, July 24th Nikon In-Person Class Come and explore the exciting Nikon Z Mirrorless cameras with us! National Camera Exchange is pleased to welcome Nikon Rep Sean Fitzthum for an in-person class designed to take you Beyond the Manual. Sean will be our guide through some of the cool and fun features buried within the Nikon Z series cameras. EVF settings, file options, AF point settings, menu customization, and focus stacking are…
Find out more »Explore the World of Macro at Como Conservatory with OM SYSTEM Ambassador Chris McGinnis Education Celebration Week Thursday, July 24th Macro Workshop at Como Conservatory Join OM SYSTEM Ambassador Chris McGinnis for a private, after-hours macro photo walk at the beautiful Como Conservatory in Saint Paul, Minnesota. With exclusive access to the Sunken Garden and Palm Dome, you’ll have the unique opportunity to photograph in a quiet, lush setting that’s full of vibrant color, intricate textures, and macro subjects…
Find out more »Fujifilm Product Demo Education Celebration Week Friday, July 25th Fufjifilm Product Demo Join Fujifilm Tech Rep Hayden Goldsworthy for an in-person product demo at National Camera on Friday, July 25, from 10am to 5pm. Get a hands-on look at the powerful FUJIFILM GFX100RF, the new X-E5, and the full lineup of GFX and X-Series cameras and lenses. Bring your questions, along with your current gear and see how Fujifilm’s latest cameras and lenses stack up. It’s the perfect time to…
Find out more »Photo Walk at the MN Zoo sponsored by Sony Education Celebration Week Friday, July 25th Photo Walk at the MN Zoo Join us for a special photo walk at the Minnesota Zoo, sponsored by Sony! Led by expert staff from National Camera, this fun and casual event is a great opportunity to practice your photography skills while capturing images of animals in a dynamic, outdoor setting. We'll begin the day with a designated check-in and meet-up location, where you'll…
Find out more »Fujifilm Custom Film Simulations Education Celebration Week Friday, July 25th Fujfilm In-Person Class Join Tech Specialist Hayden Goldsworthy for an enlightening photography class focused on harnessing the power of Fujifilm custom film simulations. Explore how these simulations can elevate your photography and videography by emulating classic film looks and enhancing color reproduction. Learn to leverage your camera’s diverse film simulation modes to express your creativity and achieve distinctive visual styles in your photographs. About Hayden Hayden is a filmmaker…
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