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Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.

Starting Never Ends is the one place for all Sony camera mini-sites. Learn about all new Sony camera products in a fun interactive way.

Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.

Starting Never Ends is the one place for all Sony camera mini-sites. Learn about all new Sony camera products in a fun interactive way.

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Join with us to learn some astro tips and light painting techniques

About the event

Learn various tips for Astrophotography from Sony Digital Imaging Advocate, Colin J. Pearce. Come and join the friendly, welcoming people in the Sony Alpha Adelaide group.

Astrophotography is becoming popular as our modern Sony cameras can photograph such dark, distant subjects. We may even do some light painting, which can help light the foreground to create stunning nightscapes.

Join Colin and fellow Sony camera users at this great location for Astro, with the "sticks" (old jetty pylons) and the caves, which offer many possibilities for your creativity.

Due to relying on clouds (or lack thereof), please keep a watch on your emails in case it's necessary to change the date due to weather forecasts.

Techniques covered

  • Astrophotography
  • Low light photography
  • Manual exposure settings
  • Manual focus
  • Optical SteadyShot & In Body Image Stabilisation on tripod (don't)

What to bring

  • Tripod (preferably a sturdy tripod with shotbag or sandbag to weigh it down).
  • Headlight torch (strong preference for red light mode).
  • Wide angle fast lens (preferably a lens of f/1.4 to f/2.8, but f/4 is feasible).
  • Warm clothes & beanie (maybe gloves).

Event FAQs (For general FAQs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page)

2026 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

2026 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

2026 marks the eleventh year of the Alpha Awards celebrating the greatest images from across Australia and New Zealand captured on Sony Alpha cameras and lenses, giving you the chance to share in over $62,000 (AUD) worth of Sony digital imaging gear. 

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Event capacity: 25