Getting Ready for Our Big Month-End Sale
Camera gear adds up fast, but a starter kit does not need to. Begin with a bag, a tripod and a reflector, then add lenses as you learn. Most beginners buy too much too soon.
Our Travel Tripod and Duffel Bag Kit covers the basics and packs flat for travel. Pair it with the Five-in-One Photo Reflector with Stand to fix harsh light indoors or outside. Both are end-of-range stock from Lumo Optics, so the price is far lower than it was a season ago.
Camera bags
A backpack is the most important buy for students and remote workers. Check the padding for a laptop, the strap width and how many pockets there are. Camera and Laptop Backpack at R799 suits people who carry gear and a laptop together. It has room for chargers, a notebook and lunch. Test the zips and the weight when empty, since heavy bags tire your shoulders fast.
Tripod basics
A tripod keeps your pictures sharp in low light and lets you shoot video without shake. Look for a stable base, a quick-release plate and legs that fold small. Travel kit options come with a duffel bag, which saves you buying one separately. Ours is R999 and comes with a duffel bag for the trip. Test the weight in your hand before you decide, because a tripod you leave at home is no use.
Lighting tips
Light matters more than the camera. Soft light from a window or a reflector gives better skin tones than a flash on the camera. Place your subject at an angle to the light and use a white card or the Five-in-One Photo Reflector to fill the shadows. Shoot in the morning or late afternoon when the sun is low. Take many photos, delete the poor ones and keep practising. A basic kit from our Cameras and Photo Gear shelf is enough to start, and you can upgrade slowly.
Overstock Deals
Every month new overstock lands at our Germiston store, and the best lines go quickly. Check the shelves early in the week for electronics, bags and fashion at clearance prices. Our team marks each item with the original price and the sale price, so you can see exactly what you save. See this month's deals and plan your visit. Most items are one-offs, so when it is gone it is gone.
End-of-range stock is not faulty stock. Suppliers clear old colours, last season's styles and extra pallets to make room, and we pass the saving on. Before you buy, check the tag, test what you can in store and ask our team for help. Our returns policy is simple and fair. Come early on Saturdays, bring a list and compare the sale price against the original. Our staff in Germiston can also set aside items while you decide. To hear when new stock lands, read our deal alerts and follow the store news.
