Snapshot Hamilton

Passport photo due? Don’t leave it to chance!

Avoid the dreaded “photo rejected” email and get your passport or visa photo taken by a team who knows their stuff!

From tricky visa requirements to fussy passport rules, we can take biometric-compliant, high-quality photos so you can send them away with confidence!

Digital or printed, and no appointment needed- just pop in and see the team at Snapshot Photo Warehouse, 116 London Street.

Another week, another newsletter!
We’re starting strong with Fujifilm’s Trade-In offer, followed by the Canon Stocktake Sale and a bonus Gift Voucher offer on selected Canon PRO printers.
September is never quiet, with even more new gear announced in a very short space of time including the highly anticipated Canon EOS R8 II and two new Sony telephoto lenses.
And second-hand gear? 100%! There’s always something interesting coming through, so have a browse and see what you can find.

A First for Snapshot Photo Warehouse — You Won't Want to Miss This!

October 22nd

Get ready for the very first time in Snapshot Photo Warehouse history: we're hosting an exclusive LUMIX Customer Event, and it's going to be one to remember!

Join us for an inspiring showcase of everything LUMIX, featuring the incredible talents of
Liam Brierly and Adam Patmore, two masters of their craft coming together to bring you hands-on insight, creative inspiration, and real photographic and video expertise. We're also thrilled to have
Bruce from Panasonic on hand, bringing the latest on the LUMIX range straight from the source.
Two disciplines. One amazing brand. All under one roof.

Whether you're into stills, video, or both, this is your chance to see LUMIX gear in action, ask questions, get expert tips, and connect with fellow photography and videography enthusiasts.

Come curious, leave inspired!

We can't wait to see you there. click the link to grab a ticket to this limited seating event. https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/panasonic-lumix-workshop/hamilton

Say hello to the new Canon EOS R8 Mark II!

Canon’s little full-frame is back for round two — now with a 24MP full-frame sensor, in-body image stabilisation, up to 40fps burst shooting with pre-continuous capture, plus Slow & Fast Motion video modes.
Still compact, still made to travel, but now with a little more packed inside.
Pre-order today. Available 20 October.

THINKING ABOUT A CANON PRO PRINTER? DON'T MISS THIS.

Join Ilford Master Rachael Smith for an exclusive in-store session: Perfecting Print. everything you need to go from post-production to gallery-worthy output.

Whether you're printing, curious or ready to invest in a Canon Pro Printer, this is where you get the confidence (and the know-how) to make it worth every dollar.

You'll learn:
Why printing your own work is a gamechanger
Fine art papers, decoded
File prep for flawless results
Calibration, gamut & soft-proofing made simple
Fixing common print problems
Printing with Adobe PS, LR + Canon Professional Print & Layout

🗓️ Wednesday 4 November | 5–8 PM
📍 Photo Warehouse, 116 London St, Hamilton Central

Free, hands-on, and packed with pro tips, spots will go fast.
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/perfecting-print/hamilton

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September is certainly delivering on the new releases, including the highly anticipated OM SYSTEM PEN. We’ve also had plenty of fresh stock arrive, from the DJI Pocket 4P Vlog Combo and Godox C100 camera to Kase 2-in-1 CPL & VND filters. And as always, don’t forget to have a browse through our latest second-hand finds, you never know what might be waiting.

1959. A simple idea: cameras should be small enough to take everywhere, without losing the joy of shooting.

1963: the PEN-F brings SLR power to a half-frame body. Icon status: unlocked.

2009 & 2016: PEN goes digital, then goes legendary again.

Today: the new OM SYSTEM PEN is announced, paired with the compact 14-42mm III zoom, still small, still full of character.

60+ years of stories. One idea that never gets old: make it something you actually want to carry.

Snapshot Photo Warehouse Hamilton. Serving the Waikato region for nearly a century.

Another of Sigma's latest releases. The new 85mm F1.2 DG | Art, delivering world class precision optics.

85mm has been part of photographer Tony Noël's journey for the past ten years, and his latest series brings the new F1.2 Art beautifully into movement, light and the human form. Shot across changing light and plenty of motion, the images give us a wonderful first look at that F1.2 depth, beautiful separation and remarkable detail even wide open.

The new 85mm also completes Sigma's F1.2 Art trio, joining the 35mm F1.2 DG II | Art and 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art across wide, standard and medium-telephoto focal lengths.

Available in Sony E and Leica L-Mount.

Big news for the optics lovers out there!

Sigma has just dropped the 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary and it's a ripper.

Starting at 20mm is a clever move for an everyday zoom, you get that extra bit of breathing room in your frame before it carries naturally through to 60mm. Versatile doesn't even begin to cover it.

Photographer Jack Redgate has already been putting it through its paces, and his shots give us a cracking first look at what this compact little zoom is capable of.

Available now in Sony E and Leica L-Mount, the newest member of Sigma's Contemporary family.

Who's keen to get their hands on one?

Sony’s first fisheye zoom has arrived — 8-14mm F3.5 and certainly something a little different. A specialised lens, but one that could be brilliant in the right hands.

Stock expected later this month. Get in touch if it’s caught your eye.