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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.

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Sony Alpha Test Drive - Auckland

Sony New Zealand
Image: Alpha 1 (A1)
Join Sony New Zealand for an Alpha shooting experience in Auckland

About the event

On February 9, Sony NZ Digital Imaging Specialist Aaron Key will be hosting a day of test shooting with professional models at White Studios in Auckland. This is the perfect opportunity to try out all of the latest Sony digital imaging equipment.

A large selection of Sony cameras, lenses, and accessories will be available for trial, including:

  • Alpha 7R V
  • Alpha 7 IV
  • Alpha 1
  • FX30
  • FX3
  • FE 24-70mm GM II
  • FE 70-200mm GM II

There will be five one-hour sessions held throughout the day:

  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Please select the session time that best suits you.

If you already own a Sony Alpha E-mount camera you can bring it with you for a free sensor clean and firmware upgrade (if applicable).

Everyone who attends a Sony Alpha Test Drive event this summer will go in the draw to win an Alpha 7 IV full-frame hybrid camera worth $4499.

NB: All income from ticket sales will be donated to the Sony Foundation to help raise funds for their next Children’s Holiday Camp in New Zealand.

Techniques covered

  • Sony camera operability and functionality 
  • A better understanding of the features in Sony cameras 
  • A better understanding of the Sony range of cameras and lenses 
  • Shooting with flash and continuous light sources
  • Tethering Sony cameras to a PC

What to bring

  • SD card, ideally with read/write speed of at least 90 mb/s 

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

Yes, we'll have plenty of cameras and lenses available.
There won't be any parking available at the studio, but there are plenty of public parking options nearby.
Yes. You can get to Grafton via bus and/or train.
Yes. Please email Sony NZ Digital Imaging Product Specialist Aaron Key - aaron.key@sony.com
Thu 9 Feb 2023, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Suitable for all levels
NZ$10 per/person    
Thu 9 Feb 2023, 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Suitable for all levels
NZ$10 per/person    
Thu 9 Feb 2023, 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Suitable for all levels
NZ$10 per/person    
Thu 9 Feb 2023, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Suitable for all levels
NZ$10 per/person    
Thu 9 Feb 2023, 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Suitable for all levels
NZ$10 per/person    

Event Host

Sony New Zealand

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