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THE SOCIETY OF PHOTOGRAPHERS

ROADSHOW 2023

THE SOCIETY OF PHOTOGRAPHERS

ROADSHOW 2023

Join Canon at The Societies’ Roadshow events as we travel across the UK, bringing you the very lastest technology and educational talks to help inspire you – whatever journey you are on.

The Canon Guru’s will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and help show you around the latest products. Plus, we're working with Permajet and Camera Centre UK to bring you exclusive discounts on purchases made at the show.

Continue reading for further details on the events, Canon sponsored speaking sessions and our free prize draw.

EVENTS

  • 9th May

    Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa, Falkirk

  • 10th May

    Newcastle Racecourse, Newcastle

  • 11th May

    Wetherby Racecourse, Wetherby

  • 20th June

    Winter Gardens, Weston-Super-Mare

  • 21st June

    Green Park Conference Centre, Reading

  • 22nd June

    Royal Court Hotel, Coventry

  • 19th September

    South of England Event Centre, Crawley


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  • 20th September

    Forum Stevenage Conference & Banqueting Suite, Stevenage


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  • 21st September

    Hockwold Hall, Brandon, Norfolk


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CANON SPONSORED SESSIONS

Creative Family Photography with Helen Bartlett

In a talk packed with information, inspiration, and technique Helen will share lessons from twenty years as one of the UK’s leading family photographers.

Covering topics including how to find and use light, to how to work with children, and how to use movement to compose unique pictures, Helen will show how creativity and planning help her to create beautiful images from the chaos of everyday life.

You’ll come away inspired to pick up your camera and armed with practical tips that will transform the way you take family photos forever.

Join Helen from 2pm-3pm at each of the September events.

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EXCLUSIVE SHOW OFFERS FOR ATTENDEES

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FREE PRIZE DRAW

Visit the Canon stand during the roadshow events and enter our exclusive competition for your chance to win a Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 A2 Colour Photo Wireless Printer.

Proudly voted the Best Professional Printer two years running at The Societies of Photographers Trade Awards 2022 & 2023

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FEATURED PRODUCTS

  • EOS R5_Front_BODY

    EOS R5

    Re-think what you know about mirrorless cameras. The EOS R5 uncompromising performance will revolutionise your photography and filmmaking.
  • EOS R6 Mark II_Front_BODY

    EOS R6 Mark II

    Stills or video, action or portrait – the EOS R6 Mark II’s blend of performance and image quality lets your creativity thrive.
  • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM

    RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM

    Capture the world with outstanding flexibility and quality with a super compact F2.8 telephoto zoom that incorporates a five-stop Image Stabilizer to ensure great hand held results.
  • RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM

    RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM

    The RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM offers close-up versatility with subtle telephoto compression and 5-stop image stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body.
  • ImagePROGRAF PRO-1000

    ImagePROGRAF PRO-1000

    Print with confidence and in stunning detail with the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000. With an advanced 12-ink system for a wider colour gamut and a seamless print workflow from input to output, bring what you capture to life.
  • ImagePROGRAF PRO-300 

    ImagePROGRAF PRO-300

    Take your printing to a brand new level with a beautifully compact professional A3+ printer that has all the qualities of the ImagePROGRAF PRO range, rewarding you with rich, vibrant and exquisite gallery quality prints every time.
  • EOS C70

    EOS C70

    The EOS C70 is a new generation RF Mount Cinema EOS camera with a Super 35mm DGO 4K sensor designed to bridge DILC and Cinema Cameras.

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